MHA 703 MODULE 4 EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
What is a protected relationship and why do they exist?
A confidential relationship between physician and patient. The patient feels trust in the
provider to not disclose theconsent. A protected relationship is essential for the free flow
of information necessary for complete medical care. Ethical standards regarding privacy
to record and treatment are high and are designed to keep confidentiality at the
forefront.
Why are there exceptions to privacy rules and privileged communications?
Public health
One patient—the public
Laws
Law of populations
Disease and injury prevention
Police powers
List the three categories of public laws and describe each of the three categories.
1.Laws of populations: general population - vital statistics, births, deaths
2.Disease and injury prevention: epidemiology (epidemic, endemic, pandemic);
reportable diseases (WHO & CDC)& crimes)
3.Police powers: quarantine & isolation
What are vital statistics and how are they used by public health officials?
, Quantitative data concerning popular to on such as number of births marriages and
deaths: civil registration, an administrative system used by governments to record vital
events
What is the difference: an endemic, epidemic, and pandemic?
Epidemic: occurs when a disease unexpectedly increases among a large population or
region
Endemic: one that is always present throughout a region or group of people and
remains fairly consistent
Pandemic: an outbreak of a disease that occurs over a wide geographic area (such as
multiple countries or continent)
List at least ONE disease or injury a healthcare professional is required to report.
Covid 19
Why was the Medical Waste Tracking Act enacted and what does it accomplish?
The Medical Waste Tracking Act of 1988 was enacted due to public health and
environmental concerns from improper medical waste disposal. It established a tracking
system from generation to disposal, defined medical waste, mandated record-keeping
and reporting, and created a regulatory framework for safe management. The Act also
initiated a pilot program to evaluate the system's effectiveness and raised public
awareness about proper disposal practices. This ensured medical waste was handled
responsibly, protecting public health and the environment.
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
What is a protected relationship and why do they exist?
A confidential relationship between physician and patient. The patient feels trust in the
provider to not disclose theconsent. A protected relationship is essential for the free flow
of information necessary for complete medical care. Ethical standards regarding privacy
to record and treatment are high and are designed to keep confidentiality at the
forefront.
Why are there exceptions to privacy rules and privileged communications?
Public health
One patient—the public
Laws
Law of populations
Disease and injury prevention
Police powers
List the three categories of public laws and describe each of the three categories.
1.Laws of populations: general population - vital statistics, births, deaths
2.Disease and injury prevention: epidemiology (epidemic, endemic, pandemic);
reportable diseases (WHO & CDC)& crimes)
3.Police powers: quarantine & isolation
What are vital statistics and how are they used by public health officials?
, Quantitative data concerning popular to on such as number of births marriages and
deaths: civil registration, an administrative system used by governments to record vital
events
What is the difference: an endemic, epidemic, and pandemic?
Epidemic: occurs when a disease unexpectedly increases among a large population or
region
Endemic: one that is always present throughout a region or group of people and
remains fairly consistent
Pandemic: an outbreak of a disease that occurs over a wide geographic area (such as
multiple countries or continent)
List at least ONE disease or injury a healthcare professional is required to report.
Covid 19
Why was the Medical Waste Tracking Act enacted and what does it accomplish?
The Medical Waste Tracking Act of 1988 was enacted due to public health and
environmental concerns from improper medical waste disposal. It established a tracking
system from generation to disposal, defined medical waste, mandated record-keeping
and reporting, and created a regulatory framework for safe management. The Act also
initiated a pilot program to evaluate the system's effectiveness and raised public
awareness about proper disposal practices. This ensured medical waste was handled
responsibly, protecting public health and the environment.
