Review Exam II - final exam notes: ethics, legal standards, confidentiality, harassment, abuse, PDF

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final exam notes: ethics, legal standards, confidentiality, harassment, abuse, levels of health, health related government agencies, emergency situations/safety procedures...

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PROFESSIONALS IN HEALTH EXAM II REVIEW GUIDE Exam is 50 questions either multiple choice or mataching

Outcome 105.1 Define legal and ethical standards Define ethics A durable power of attorney differs from a living will in that: Understand the concept of Doctrine of Respondeat Superior Emily enters the dental hygiene operatory, sits in the dental chair, leans back, and opens her mouth. Which consent is she giving? Know the types of consent Know definitions of malpractice and negligence What is an example of a tort? The purpose of a professional license to: A professional person is controlled by: personal code of ethics profession’s code of ethics society’s system of laws or all of these A system of laws is defined as: A professions standards of moral principles and practices are called: Outcome 105.2 Identify need for confidentiality It is NOT a break of confidentiality for health care students to discuss their patient’s condition or problems with: Which of the constitutes a break of confidentiality? leaving the patient’s lab results on an answering machine immediately giving the patient’s diagnosis to the person calling from an insurance company leaving a computer screen unattended Outcome 105.3 Recognize harassment Know definitions and examples of verbal harassment physical harassment visual harassment sexual harassment

105.4 Recognize Abuse Iowa law requires child abuse or dependent adult abuse be reported only by the police. true false The law requires that certain workers receive training as mandatory reporters of abuse. This training is usually provided by the employer or through continuing education. true false Outcome 106.1 Identify evolved systems Which of the following is not a major concern in healthcare since the 1980’s restricted growth of healthcare reorganization of delivery and financing limited resources lack of training for healthcare personnel The development of _______ signaled an end to the dominance of infectious diseases. Understand problems associated with advancing technology in healthcare The creation of _________ recognized health care as a right not a privilege in the United States. Outcome 106.2 Identify Careers Review the handout describing careers and responsibilities Outcome 106.3 Define levels of health Which level of health care would you receive within a physician’s practice? What is hospice care Know definitions for HMO & PPO The primary goal of health maintenance organizations (HMO’s) is to: Know who and what do Medicaid and Medicare cover? What is ambulatory care? Outcome 106.4 Explain roles of governmental agencies The organization that sets standards and surveys health care facilities for accreditation is:

The Center for Disease Control –who are they what do they do? Responsibility of Health and Human Services What types of work related incident(s) must be reported to OSHA: Outcome 107.1 Recognize emergency situations What problem would a wool blanket pose in a patients room who was receiving oxygen? At the onset of a tornado watch, hospital patients should be moved to the center of the building away from windows. true false

R.A.C.E. means What is the number one cause of fires in healthcare settings? Outcome 107.2 Identify agencies and regulations Which agency is responsible for developing immunization services and programs: Hazardous waste control is the responsibility of : Which of the following is not true of OSHA? A. it is a U.S. government regulatory agency concerned with the health and safety of workers B. it penalizes employees who do not provide safe working conditions C. it provides hazard communication regulations that require labeling hazardous chemicals What is an MSDS? Outcome 107.3 Identify safety procedures As part of oxygen safety you should: What are the risks for electric shock? You are nearing the end of your shift and you have just cut your hand on a jagged edge of a counter top. What should you do? You are late for an appointment and are hurrying to get there as soon as possible. Which of the following is not a general safety rule to follow in this situation when using a hallway or stairs?...