Devry HSM320 2019 JULY Week 8 Final Exam Latest

HSM320 Health Rights & Responsibilities

Week 8 Final Exam   

Question 1 (CO 1) The three-step approach to solving ethical dilemmas is based on

  asking ourselves how our decision would make us feel if we had to explain our actions to a loved one.

  asking ourselves if the intended action is legal.

  asking ourselves if the intended action results in a balanced decision.

  A and B only

  A, B, and C

Question 2 (CO 2) Three or more physicians who share the same facility and practice medicine together are known as

  a group practice.

  an associate practice.

  a solo practice.

  an exclusive provider organization.

  a sole proprietorship.

Question 3 (CO 3) In order to obtain a judgment for negligence, the patient must show

  direct or proximate cause.

  duty.

  damages.

  dereliction, or neglect, of duty.

  All of the above

Question 4 (CO 4) The patient

  has the legal right of "privileged communication."

  owns the medical record.

  cannot have any portion of the medical record.

  A and B

  A, B, and C

Question 5 (CO 4) Medical records

  provide a record from birth to death.

  provide statistics on health matters.

  are legal documents.

  A and C only

  A, B, and C

Question 6 (CO 2) What specialist uses inaudible sound waves to outline shapes of tissues and organs?

  Electrocardiograph technologist

  X-ray technologist

  Phlebotomist

  Ultrasound technologist

  Social worker

Question 7 (CO 5) A disease that could cause serious birth defects for an unborn child if the pregnant mother is exposed to it during her pregnancy is

  Down syndrome.

  Huntington's disease.

  cystic fibrosis.

  rubella.

  retinoblastoma. 

Question 8 (CO 3) An electroencephalogram is used to

  reverse a coma patient's condition.

  measure cardiopulmonary function.

  measure brain function.

  reverse the condition of hypothermia.

  reverse the condition of rigor mortis.

Question 9 (CO 7) What is the ethical term that is used to morally justify the removal of a cancerous uterus from a pregnant patient?

  Mercy killing

  Extraordinary means

  Ordinary means

  Doctrine of double effect

  Advance directive

Question 10 (CO 7) A hospice provides for

  palliative care.

  pain medications.

  in-patient care.

  home care.

  All of the above

Question 11 (CO 7) A person appointed by the court to defend a lawsuit on behalf of an incapacitated person is a(n)

  conscience clause.

  surrogate.

  AID.

  AIH.

  guardian ad litum.

 

Question 12 (CO 7) When caring for a comatose patient, one should include

  CPR and mechanical breathing.

  chemotherapy.

  turning and hydration.

  A and B only

  A and C only

Question 13 (CO 7) Medicare covers the health benefits for

  persons who are elderly.

  persons who are disabled.

  end-staged patients.

  All of the above

Question 14 (CO 1) Laws that affect the medical profession

  often overlap with ethics.

  have a binding force.

  are always fair to all persons.

  are determined by a governmental authority.

  A, B, and D

Question 15 (CO 1) Utilitarianism is an ethical theory based on the principle of

  performing one's duty to various persons and institutions.

  the greatest good for the greatest number of people.

  adhering to laws enforced by government authorities.

  a person's individual rights.

  None of the above

Question 16 (CO 1) The ethical theory that places the primary emphasis on a person’s individual rights is

  utilitarianism.

  rights-based.

  duty-based.

  philosophy.

  None of the above

Question 17 (CO 1) Common law is established by

  statutes.

  a judge.

  the Constitution.

  a previous court decision.

  B and D

Question 18 (CO 1) In order to obtain a judgment for negligence, the patient must show

  direct or proximate cause.

  duty.

  damages.

  dereliction, or neglect of duty.

  All of the above

Question 19 (CO 3) Signs of abuse include

  poor growth.

  lack of hygiene.

  malnutrition.

  bite marks.

  All of the above

Question 20 (CO 4) The records of all adult patients should be kept a minimum of

  2 years.

  5 years.

  10 years.

  None of the above

Question 21 (CO 4) The federal agency responsible for investigating HIPAA complaints is the

  Office of Civil Rights.

  Federal Marshall's Office.

  JCAHO.

  USPHS.

  HHS.

Question 22 (CO 5) The Privacy Rule is meant to ensure

  standardization of health data.

  standardization of financial data.

  standardization of medical care.

  a and b only.

  a, b, and c.

Question 23 (CO 6) Ethical issue(s) relating to contraception is/are

  dispensing contraceptives in schools receiving federal funds.

  requiring sex offenders to undergo sterilization.

  providing contraceptives for women on Medicaid.

  sterilization of mentally incompetent women.

  all of the above.

Question 24 (CO 6) Genetic testing of the newborn is required by law for

  Tay-Sachs disease.

  phenylketonuria.

  retinoblastoma.

  Down syndrome.

  Cooley’s anemia.

Question 25 (CO 6) Withdrawing a small amount of amniotic fluid from the uterus for genetic testing is called

  induced abortion.

  eugenics.

  amniocentesis.

  spontaneous abortion.

  drug-induced abortion.

Question 26 (CO 3) In most cases, federal laws

  are better than state laws.

  are not followed as closely as state laws.

  preempt state laws.

  are used when state laws are not effective.

  none of the above.

Question 27 (CO 2) A condition in which a patient understands the risks involved by not having a surgical procedure or treatment performed is known as

  standard of care.

  informed consent.

  implied consent.

  advance directive.

  agent.

Question 28 (CO 5) Nontherapeutic research

  will always benefit the research subject.

  does not directly benefit the research subject.

  should be justified with the benefits outweighing the risks.

  b and d only.

Question 29 (CO 5) The Summary of Opinions of the Council on Ethical and Judicial Affairs of the AMA

  describes fee splitting as an acceptable practice.

  admonishes the surgeon against “ghost surgery.”

  admonishes the physician to be sensitive to the need to assist patients in suicide.

  describes gene therapy as acceptable as long as it is for the purpose of altering human traits.

  all of the above.

Question 30 (CO 5) Conflicts of interest occur

  when there are financial interests present.

  if stock is owned by the physician in the company that sponsors the research.

  if the researcher can control the results of the research.

  if the patient’s needs are not considered.

  all of the above.