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Healthcare Ethics and Patient Rights

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What is the primary purpose of HIPAA?

To reduce health care fraud and abuse (correct)
To protect the property of health care facilities
To establish a standard for health care charting
To provide the ability to transfer and continue health insurance coverage for American workers and their families

What is considered unethical behavior?

Following the Health Care Code of Ethics
Pledging to uphold moral principles
Behavior that is not ideal, but not illegal (correct)
Respecting patients' beliefs and cultures

What is the main purpose of the Health Care Code of Ethics?

To promote wellness, preserve life, and allow peaceful death (correct)
To establish guidelines for health care charting
To set standards for health care facilities
To define what is illegal in a health care setting

Why is it important to avoid blanks in health care charting?

To prevent errors and maintain accuracy (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of continuing education in the health care field?

To stay current with the latest medical knowledge and techniques (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the guidelines for health care charting?

To ensure accurate and reliable health care records (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a Patient's Living Will?

To express wishes about healthcare and treatment when they lose their ability to make their own decisions (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between a DNR and a POST?

A DNR only covers resuscitation, while a POST covers a broader range of treatment preferences (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of malpractice in healthcare?

A nurse practicing beyond their level of education and training (A) Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstance can a healthcare worker legally disclose a patient's personal information?

If there is an immediate danger to another person that is foreseen by the doctor (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of informed consent?

To ensure that patients are fully informed about their treatment options (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a Power of Attorney in healthcare?

To make medical decisions on behalf of a patient (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a patient's right to voice grievances?

To protect patients from retaliation when they complain about their care (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of patient rights in healthcare?

To protect patients from harm and mistreatment (C) Signup and view all the answers