AHS 321: Final Exam Review
Questions
A false oral or written communication to someone other than the individual defamed that
subjects that individual's reputation to scorn and ridicule
a. defamation of character
b. criminal conduct
c. duty to care
d. foreseeability
e. none of the above - Answer-a. defamation of character
Abuse can be
a. physical
b. psychological
c. medical
d. financial
e. all of the above - Answer-e. all of the above
Abuse is not always easy to identify because injuries often can be attributed to
a. physical abuse
b. no fear of retaliation for reporting abuse
c. threats of intimidation
d. repeated burns and broken bones - Answer-c. threats of intimidation
An abused child is one who has suffered
a. intentional serious mental harm
b. emotional abuse
c. sexual abuse
d. physical injury inflicted by a parent or other person responsible for the child's care
e. all of the above - Answer-e. all of the above
An ethics committee serves as a hospital resource to
a. patients
b. families
c. caregivers
d. guardians
, e. all of the above - Answer-e. all of the above
An organization's code of ethics
a. provides guidelines for behavior
b. help carry out an organization's mission, vision, and values
c. build trust
d. increase awareness of ethical issues
e. all of the above - Answer-e. all of the above
Caregivers who suspect resident abuse are expected to
a. report their findings
b. document symptoms and conditions of suspected abuse
c. clearly define signs of abuse
d. ensure that proper follow-up, per facility policy occurs
e. all of the above - Answer-e. all of the above
Case law has developed in such a way that any person, regardless of religious beliefs,
a. has no right to refuse medical treatment
b. cannot deny treatment if he or she has emancipated children
c. has the right to make health care decisions for a married minor child
d. has a right to refuse medical treatment - Answer-d. has a right to refuse medical
treatment
Circular Reasoning describes a person that
a. has no known beliefs
b. believes in situational ethics
c. has already decided the correctness of something
d. has no concern for right and wrong
e. takes all opinions under advisement prior to deciding right from wrong - Answer-c.
already decided the correctness of something
Consent is preferably
a. oral between the nurse and patient authorizing treatment
b. verbal consent
c. Implied consent
d. written agreement authorizing treatment - Answer-d. written agreement authorizing
treatment
Decision-making is not easy when there are
a. alternative choices
Questions
A false oral or written communication to someone other than the individual defamed that
subjects that individual's reputation to scorn and ridicule
a. defamation of character
b. criminal conduct
c. duty to care
d. foreseeability
e. none of the above - Answer-a. defamation of character
Abuse can be
a. physical
b. psychological
c. medical
d. financial
e. all of the above - Answer-e. all of the above
Abuse is not always easy to identify because injuries often can be attributed to
a. physical abuse
b. no fear of retaliation for reporting abuse
c. threats of intimidation
d. repeated burns and broken bones - Answer-c. threats of intimidation
An abused child is one who has suffered
a. intentional serious mental harm
b. emotional abuse
c. sexual abuse
d. physical injury inflicted by a parent or other person responsible for the child's care
e. all of the above - Answer-e. all of the above
An ethics committee serves as a hospital resource to
a. patients
b. families
c. caregivers
d. guardians
, e. all of the above - Answer-e. all of the above
An organization's code of ethics
a. provides guidelines for behavior
b. help carry out an organization's mission, vision, and values
c. build trust
d. increase awareness of ethical issues
e. all of the above - Answer-e. all of the above
Caregivers who suspect resident abuse are expected to
a. report their findings
b. document symptoms and conditions of suspected abuse
c. clearly define signs of abuse
d. ensure that proper follow-up, per facility policy occurs
e. all of the above - Answer-e. all of the above
Case law has developed in such a way that any person, regardless of religious beliefs,
a. has no right to refuse medical treatment
b. cannot deny treatment if he or she has emancipated children
c. has the right to make health care decisions for a married minor child
d. has a right to refuse medical treatment - Answer-d. has a right to refuse medical
treatment
Circular Reasoning describes a person that
a. has no known beliefs
b. believes in situational ethics
c. has already decided the correctness of something
d. has no concern for right and wrong
e. takes all opinions under advisement prior to deciding right from wrong - Answer-c.
already decided the correctness of something
Consent is preferably
a. oral between the nurse and patient authorizing treatment
b. verbal consent
c. Implied consent
d. written agreement authorizing treatment - Answer-d. written agreement authorizing
treatment
Decision-making is not easy when there are
a. alternative choices
