Module test nursing

What are legal documents that allow people to state what medical treatments they want or do not want in the event that they are unable to make decisions or communicate? Notarized medical guidelines Advance directives Patient's rights Contingency statements

Advance directives

Why is it important for health care workers to have frequent conferences? To keep all team members aware of a patient's status To outline the duties of each team member To establish goals All of the above

All of the above

Which of the following is included in informed consent? An explanation of the test and permission from the patient A diagnosis and documented need for a procedure A referral from a physician, a written contract, and a fee for services A patient showing up for an appointment

An explanation of the test and permission from the patient

What is the responsibility of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration? Oversee the administrative portion of health care facilities Regulate the quality of care patients receive Enforce safety and health standards in the workplace Report on the efficiency of government-funded health care facilities

Enforce safety and health standards in the workplace

Question Which of the following is a purpose of HIPAA? Ensure that a patient's medical information is private Ensure quick access to information for health care providers Ensure that paperwork is correct when it is submitted for reimbursement Ensure that all people have insurance coverage

Ensure that a patient's medical information is private

Which of the following is NOT included in the Fair Labor Standards Act? Requires employers to pay at least minimum wage. Dictates employers pay overtime pay for weekend hours. Ensures equal pay for men and women. Restricts the type of jobs and the hours minors can work.

Ensures equal pay for men and women.

Which of the following is information that is shared within a protected relationship? Secure information Accountability Protected privacy Privileged communication

Privileged communication

Which of the following is TRUE of the Residents' Bill of Rights? Overrides a patient's civil rights Permits a patient to not pay their out-of-pocket health care expenses Promotes independence and self-determination Allows physicians to make health care decisions for patients who are unable to do so

Promotes independence and self-determination

What is the purpose of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention? Protect people from infectious, occupational, environmental, and terrorist threats Credential physicians in the care of infectious diseases Find funding for scientific research Develop products that are sold directly to health care facilities and governments

Protect people from infectious, occupational, environmental, and terrorist threats

Worker compensation laws do which of the following? Ensure that employees will be taken care of when they retire Set safety standards for all workplaces Require employers to pay employees a fair wage for the hours and work completed Require employers to insure employees in case they are injured at work

Require employers to insure employees in case they are injured at work

The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA) included which of the following regulations? Patient's Bill of Rights Residents' Bill of Rights Uniform Anatomical Gift Act Patient Self-Determination Act

Residents Bill of Rights

As a team leader, why should you avoid negative attitudes? They can make the work day seem long. They make you appear as an autocratic leader. They keep you and team members from being friends. They can be destructive and prevent the team from achieving goals.

They can be destructive and prevent the team from achieving goals.

What is a good way to start meetings? Start on time Review the agenda Clarify the roles Welcome attendees All of the above

all of the above

Intentionally touching another person without permission is called what? Battery Slander Assault Negligence

battery

Conflict resolution strategies that use a more positive approach require _____. Criticism Stubbornness Compromise Superiority

compromise

Which type of leader is typically the most successful? Laissez-faire Democratic Autocratic

democratic

Which of the following terms means releasing, transferring, or providing access to protected health information? Privacy Authorization Disclosure Confidentiality

disclosure

What are rules of proper conduct among a group of people, such as a profession? Ethics Laws Morals All of the above

ethics

Which of the following is considered a civil right? A well-paying job Justice Freedom of speech Health care

freedom of speech

As you walk past the nurses' station, you overhear a nurse on the phone with a patient discussing the patient's medication. Which of the following describes your knowledge of the situation according to HIPAA? Incidental disclosure Information needed for research Legal or public interest issue Amendment of protected health information

incidental disclosure

What is the best way to dispose of confidential information in a health care facility? Physician's orders Durable power of attorney Organ donor card Living will

living will

What is professional negligence called? Assault and battery Malpractice Defamation of character Invasion of privacy

malpractice

When is it appropriate to give hurtful criticism about a teammate's opinion? Only in team meetings Only in a private setting Only behind the teammate's back Never

never

Which of the following is a trait that effective leaders demonstrate? Resistant to change Open-minded Judgmental Unapproachable

open minded

Which of the following is a type of abuse that should be reported to the proper authorities? Emotional Physical Sexual All of the above

physical

Which type of team role is negative and can hinder team progress? Self-centered roles Maintenance roles Task roles

self centered

Which type of team role is required for completing a task? Maintenance roles Self-centered roles Task roles

tasks roles

In the hospital setting, every healthcare worker is a member of a ____. Union Team Club

team

Recognizing oneself as part of a whole and working toward a common purpose is called what? Respect Education Team identity Communication

team identity

What is a case in which a person is harmed because of another person's actions or failure to act called? Tort Law Legislation Advance directive

tort

What is a step you can take to manage meeting time? Don't allow anyone else to speak. Ignore the meeting agenda Ask for help managing time All of the above

Ask for help managing time

Jim is a health care worker who must call Mr. Ortiz with the results of his blood tests. When Jim calls, no one picks up the phone and the answering machine plays. What should Jim do? Leave a message with the results of the blood test. Leave a message with the name of the facility he is calling from and a phone number where he can be reached. Hang up without leaving a message. Leave a message that the results of the blood tests are in and a phone number where he can be reached.

Leave a message with the name of the facility he is calling from and a phone number where he can be reached.

Liability can be defined as which of the following? A moral desire to do the right thing An ethical responsibility to cause no harm Legal responsibility for causing harm The ability to sue the party responsible for causing harm

Legal responsibility for causing harm

Which type of team role increases productivity and strengthens interpersonal relationships? Task roles Self-centered roles Maintenance roles

Maintenance roles

David is a shy person and does not communicate well in large group settings. Should he give up his career goal of working in the medical field?. Yes, because group communication is essential for health care workers. No, because group communication is not needed in the medical field. No, because group communication skills can be developed through hard work and dedication.

No, because group communication skills can be developed through hard work and dedication.

For what reason may an employer legally NOT hire an applicant? The applicant is from a different race. The applicant has a disability. The applicant is not a legal U.S. resident. The applicant is near retirement age.

The applicant is not a legal U.S. resident.

In which case does the employer have just cause to fire an employee? The employee reported abuse that was taking place in a long-term care facility. The employee refused to write a false report. The employee does not get along well with a coworker. The employee was caught stealing medications from work.

The employee was caught stealing medications from work.

The Family and Medical Leave Act allows employees to take unpaid leave for which of the following reasons? To take an extended vacation To recover from the birth of a child To provide care to a close friend with cancer To attend an educational program

To recover from the birth of a child