HCAD 731 LAW AND ETHICS MODULE 2 EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
List the qualities needed to work in healthcare.
1. Technicsl Skills (a).Admin meds (b). assess pts (c) identify instruments (d) perform
medical / surgical procedures (e) taking / reading diagnostic images (f) Taught in
classroom (g) uses a combination of A&P and instruction
2. People skills (a) emotional intelligence (b) caring nature (c) build self esteem of
others (d) empathy (e) communicate effectively (ask effective questions, demonstrate
effective listening skills, respond appropriately to emotion
Explain what defensive medicine is and how it relates to the practice of medicine.
1. a part of all patient care 2. focus is on the health care provider NOT the patient 3.
protects against potential lawsuits
Define the importance that professional organizations have on the healthcare
profession.
Professional Organizations: 1. Accreditation requirements
2. many focus on education
3. set standards for the profession
4. standards of care
5. codes of ethics
Professional requires:
1. expertise
2. well-crafted technical skills
, 3. people skills
4. Applies when you first start working
Distinguish the difference between Medical Practice Acts and Medical Boards.
Medical Practice Acts:
1. Create a Medical Board
2. Write Policies and Procedures
3. Determine the Scope of Practice
Medical Board:
1. Requirements for entering healthcare profession
2. Requirements for working as a healthcare professional
3. How healthcare is delivered
Describe what the EEOC is and what areas of employment it governs.
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Employees and former employees are protected from employment discrimination based
on:
1. Age 2. Disability 3. National Origin 4. Pregnancy 5. Race 6. Religion 7. Sex
-An independent federal agency that promotes equal opportunity in employment through
administrative and judicial enforcement of the federal civil rights laws and through
education and technical assistance.
-Most labor unions and employment agencies are also covered.
-The laws apply to all types of work situations, including hiring, firing, promotions,
harassment, training, wages, and benefits.
ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
List the qualities needed to work in healthcare.
1. Technicsl Skills (a).Admin meds (b). assess pts (c) identify instruments (d) perform
medical / surgical procedures (e) taking / reading diagnostic images (f) Taught in
classroom (g) uses a combination of A&P and instruction
2. People skills (a) emotional intelligence (b) caring nature (c) build self esteem of
others (d) empathy (e) communicate effectively (ask effective questions, demonstrate
effective listening skills, respond appropriately to emotion
Explain what defensive medicine is and how it relates to the practice of medicine.
1. a part of all patient care 2. focus is on the health care provider NOT the patient 3.
protects against potential lawsuits
Define the importance that professional organizations have on the healthcare
profession.
Professional Organizations: 1. Accreditation requirements
2. many focus on education
3. set standards for the profession
4. standards of care
5. codes of ethics
Professional requires:
1. expertise
2. well-crafted technical skills
, 3. people skills
4. Applies when you first start working
Distinguish the difference between Medical Practice Acts and Medical Boards.
Medical Practice Acts:
1. Create a Medical Board
2. Write Policies and Procedures
3. Determine the Scope of Practice
Medical Board:
1. Requirements for entering healthcare profession
2. Requirements for working as a healthcare professional
3. How healthcare is delivered
Describe what the EEOC is and what areas of employment it governs.
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Employees and former employees are protected from employment discrimination based
on:
1. Age 2. Disability 3. National Origin 4. Pregnancy 5. Race 6. Religion 7. Sex
-An independent federal agency that promotes equal opportunity in employment through
administrative and judicial enforcement of the federal civil rights laws and through
education and technical assistance.
-Most labor unions and employment agencies are also covered.
-The laws apply to all types of work situations, including hiring, firing, promotions,
harassment, training, wages, and benefits.
