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Ch. 5 Test Review
1.
What is tort? Give an example. Wrongful act that does not involve a contract. Slapping a patient.
2.
Identify the tort that could apply in each of the following examples: a.
Physician fails to administer a tetanus shot when the person has a puncture wound. malpractice b.
A patient is burned by a moist compress that is too hot. negligence c.
Information is given to an insurance company without the patients written consent invasion of privacy d.
Health care worker shouts or swears at a patient. Verbal abuse e.
Health care worker tells another person false information about a patient. slander f.
Health care worker performs a procedure on a patient after the patient refused care. battery
3.
Differentiate between civil law and criminal law. Civil=legal relationships Criminal=focuses on crime
4.
Give three examples of individuals who have a legal disability. Minors, mentally incompetent, impaired, semi or unconscious
5.
Name the three parts of a contract. Offer, Acceptance, Consideration
6.
Differentiate between an implied and expressed contract. Implied understood without verbal expression.
Expressed stated in clear and distinct language (verbally or written)
7.
Give three examples of privileged communications that are exempt by law and must be reported. Births, deaths, injuries caused by violence, drug abuse, STD’s, and Communicable disease.
8.
Define negligence. Failure to give proper care
9.
Define malpractice and give an example. “Bad practice” performing minor surgery without training.
10.
Give an example of false imprisonment. Keeping patient against will
11.
Define abuse. Any care that results in physical harm, pain, or mental anguish
12.
Differentiate between libel and slander. Libel is written & Slander is spoken
13.
Define ethics. A set of principles based on what is morally right or wrong.
14.
Writing threats or abusive statements is an example of _ Verbal __ abuse.
15.
List 3 symptoms or signs of abuse. Unexplained bruises-fractures-burns or injuries, signs of neglect, irrational fears/changes in personality (aggressive or withdrawn behavior) or poor personal hygiene.
16.
Which of the examples given in the notes outline is not a requirement of Patient Self-Determination Act? Legal assistance for preparing advanced directives
17.
Is a patient entitled to free care regardless of circumstances? NO
18.
What is a living will? Document that allows individuals to state what measures should or should not be taken to prolong their life.
19.
What is a DNR? No cardiopulmonary resuscitation is preformed
20.
Does HIPAA require a patient to sign a consent form to allow a birth or death certificate to be recorded by a government agency? NO
21.
Who do health care records belong too? Health care provider
22.
Health care is mainly affected by which type of law? Civil
23.
Is verbal consent permitted for some procedures? YES
24.
Is restraining an individual or restricting their freedom an invasion of privacy? NO
25.
Can abuse be physical, verbal, psychological, or sexual? YES
26.
How is the growing use of computerized records creating a dilemma in maintaining confidentiality? Hackers! So password protection is used
27.
Have modern health care advances created some ethical dilemmas for health care providers? YES
28.
What is the OBRA act? Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act guarantees certain federal rights for patients in long term care facilities.

29.
Who can be designated as a health care surrogate for an individual needing treatment? Spouse or adult children, but can be given to any qualified adult
30.
Can health care workers allowed to accept gifts or tips? NO