Chapter 8

Emancipated minors are likely to have the legal capacity of an adult when the following are indicated: Age and maturity Less than a high school education Economic dependence Continued parental control

Age and maturity

A "blanket consent" form is one that is used when surgeons are not sure of all of the procedures they might perform. True or False

False

A spouse does not have the legal right to consent to and receive medical care without a spouse's approval. True or False

False

By state law, a MA is not allowed to answer questions regarding a consent form. True or False

False

Consent is not a process; rather, it is the signing of the informed consent form. True or False

False

Every state's doctrine of informed consent is the same because they all follow the AMA's recommendations. True or False

False

A consent form must be understandable and protect the rights of the client. True or False

True

A minor is considered a "mature minor" if they possess sufficient understanding of treatment they are to receive and its consequences despite their chronological age. True or False

True

Consent allows clients to determine what will be done with their bodies. True or False

True

In health care, a client has the right to be in charge of his or her care and treatment. True or False

True

Once informed, the client can consent or refuse a treatment or choose other treatment options. True or False

True

Implied consent occurs at the time of routine treatment, but can also emergency circumstances. Which of the following is not an example of where implied consent applies? a visit to the lab for a blood test an appointment for a sore throat a tubal ligation

a tubal ligation

The doctrine of informed consent requires that clients: understand the diagnosis and nature of the illness. be told risks and possible outcome if no treatment is given. be told of any alternative procedures, treatments, and the risks. all of the above.

all of the above

Uninformed consent occurs when clients give permission: and have fully understood what they have agreed to. because they understand all risks and consequences involved. but do not understand what they have consented to. and they understand that the provider has the knowledge, skill, and ability to perform the procedure.

but do not understand what they have consented to.

Regarding giving consent for treatment, a client: can refuse treatment even if his or her life is in danger. is not given a copy of the signed consent form. must prove intelligence to give consent. must be able to sign the consent form with a proper signature.

can refuse treatment even if his or her life is in danger.

The responsibility for a medical bill of an emancipated minor belongs to the: emancipated minor. legal guardian. parent. grandparent.

emancipated minor.

Two underlying reasons for obtaining informed consent are to: prove the professionalism of the clinic and to verify that the client is mentally stable. save the provider from malpractice and to guarantee quick performance of the procedure. ensure individual autonomy and to encourage rational decision making. be guaranteed payment and to let the client know that the provider is in charge.

ensure individual autonomy and to encourage rational decision making.

When an informed consent needs to be signed: the MA is the only employee educated to do this task. it is always the client who signs the form. it is the policy holder of the insurance company who needs to authorize the procedure. it must be determined who is legally responsible.

it must be determined who is legally responsible.

OHRP's main purpose is to: audit major institutions that do research. oversee the safety of participants in federally funded research. ensure that informed consent is given in clinical research trials. control the type of research that is done.

oversee the safety of participants in federally funded research.

What should happen if a patient does not understand the language of the provider? provide an interpreter. document the interpreter's name on the consent form. have the interpreter sign the form also. all of these

provide an interpreter.