Final Exam 2242
A law is defined as a
a.
fundamental concept for health care professionals.
b.
rule developed by the employees organization.
c.
rule enacted by a government agency that defines what must be done in a given circumstance.
d.
mandate from the Joint Commission or other accrediting agency. - ANS-C
Which of the following is true about health care legislation?
a.
The US Constitution addresses health care law specifically to give the federal government the
ability to license professionals and institutions.
b.
The power of the US Constitution does not have a direct relationship to health care and
reserves most of the power to the states.
c.
State laws are considered the highest source of health care law and trump the federal laws.
d.
The federal government asserts its power over health care legislation through the US
Constitution. - ANS-B
An example of the regulatory power to make law is the
a.
Joint Commission establishing a medication reconciliation standard.
b.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) developing recommendations for childhood
immunizations.
c.
Institute of Medicine (IOM) defining the approximate number of medication errors that result in
significant patient harm or death.
d.
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) enacting rules for restraint and seclusion for
participating hospitals. - ANS-D
One of the major attributes of health care law is
a.
it defines the expected behavior of persons in the business of health care.
b.
,the law or rule is easy to interpret and comply with.
c.
it is established by any health care authority.
d.
the creator must be an expert in health care. - ANS-A
The admission personnel working to comply with the Patient Self Determination Act of 1991
would do which of the following?
a.
Request identification from the patient to complete the registration process.
b.
Ask the patient if they would like a private or semi-private room.
c.
Inquire about the patients reason for their visit.
d.
Ask the patient or representative if the patient has an advanced directive and advise them of
their right to participate in their medical decisions. - ANS-D
Which of the following is an example of a nurse violating the Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996?
a.
The nurse asks the unit clerk to look up lab values for her relative recently admitted to the
hospital.
b.
A group of fellow employees are discussing a patients clinical status in a public place. The
nurse manager requests that they step into private room to complete the discussion.
c.
After entering the progress notes on a patients electronic medical record, the nurse logs off the
computer to allow her coworker to use the terminal.
d.
As a family approaches the nursing desk, the nurse removes the patient census sheet from view
on the counter. - ANS-A
In which of the following answers is the hospital in compliance with the Consolidated Omnibus
Budget Reconciliation Act and Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act of 1986
(EMTALA)?
a.
The emergency department staff asks a patient to stay in the waiting room until the patients with
insurance are treated.
b.
The emergency registration personnel explain to a patient that they must have proper
identification to receive treatment.
c.
,A patient with chest pain is triaged directly to a room for evaluation and registration information
is obtained after the patient is stabilized.
d.
The emergency department physician discharges and instructs a patient who is actively suicidal
to go the neighbor facility that has psychiatric services. - ANS-C
Which of the following is false regarding state licensure laws?
a.
These laws establish the requirements for licensure to practice.
b.
Licensure is not necessary if the individual has completed training.
c.
The state regulatory agencies such as the state board of nursing are responsible for creating
and enforcing these rules.
d.
The scope of practice defines what the professional can and cannot do within the scope of their
licensure. - ANS-B
The scope of professional nursing practice is determined by the rules promulgated by which
organization?
a.
American Nurses Association (ANA)
b.
Institute of Medicine (IOM)
c.
States Board of Nursing
d.
States Nursing Association - ANS-C
A new registered nurse asks the registered nurse (RN) preceptor what could be done to
become more professional. The best response of the preceptor is
a.
Attend nursing educational meetings.
b.
Listen to other nurses.
c.
Read the agency newsletter.
d.
Pass the licensing exam. - ANS-A
The qualities of leadership, clinical expertise and judgment, mentorship, and lifelong learning
would describe a nurse who is a(n)
a.
administrator.
, b.
certified nurse specialist.
c.
practitioner.
d.
professional. - ANS-D
The ANA outlines expectations of the nursing profession in the
a.
Gallup poll.
b.
Goldman report.
c.
Social Policy Statement.
d.
social identity theory. - ANS-C
Recommendations published in the IOMs report The future of nursing: Leading change,
advancing health include that nurses
a.
teach, advocate, assess, and nurture.
b.
should have a graduate degree to practice.
c.
diagnose and recommend treatments.
d.
must have continuing education. - ANS-A
Nursing demonstrates dedication to improving public health through
a.
changing health care standards.
b.
legal regulations.
c.
scope of practice.
d.
technology. - ANS-C
A patient states, I had a bad nightmare. When I woke up, I felt emotionally drained, as though I
hadnt rested well. Which response by the nurse would be an example of interpersonal
therapeutic communication?
a.
It sounds as though you were uncomfortable with the content of your dream.
b.
A law is defined as a
a.
fundamental concept for health care professionals.
b.
rule developed by the employees organization.
c.
rule enacted by a government agency that defines what must be done in a given circumstance.
d.
mandate from the Joint Commission or other accrediting agency. - ANS-C
Which of the following is true about health care legislation?
a.
The US Constitution addresses health care law specifically to give the federal government the
ability to license professionals and institutions.
b.
The power of the US Constitution does not have a direct relationship to health care and
reserves most of the power to the states.
c.
State laws are considered the highest source of health care law and trump the federal laws.
d.
The federal government asserts its power over health care legislation through the US
Constitution. - ANS-B
An example of the regulatory power to make law is the
a.
Joint Commission establishing a medication reconciliation standard.
b.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) developing recommendations for childhood
immunizations.
c.
Institute of Medicine (IOM) defining the approximate number of medication errors that result in
significant patient harm or death.
d.
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) enacting rules for restraint and seclusion for
participating hospitals. - ANS-D
One of the major attributes of health care law is
a.
it defines the expected behavior of persons in the business of health care.
b.
,the law or rule is easy to interpret and comply with.
c.
it is established by any health care authority.
d.
the creator must be an expert in health care. - ANS-A
The admission personnel working to comply with the Patient Self Determination Act of 1991
would do which of the following?
a.
Request identification from the patient to complete the registration process.
b.
Ask the patient if they would like a private or semi-private room.
c.
Inquire about the patients reason for their visit.
d.
Ask the patient or representative if the patient has an advanced directive and advise them of
their right to participate in their medical decisions. - ANS-D
Which of the following is an example of a nurse violating the Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996?
a.
The nurse asks the unit clerk to look up lab values for her relative recently admitted to the
hospital.
b.
A group of fellow employees are discussing a patients clinical status in a public place. The
nurse manager requests that they step into private room to complete the discussion.
c.
After entering the progress notes on a patients electronic medical record, the nurse logs off the
computer to allow her coworker to use the terminal.
d.
As a family approaches the nursing desk, the nurse removes the patient census sheet from view
on the counter. - ANS-A
In which of the following answers is the hospital in compliance with the Consolidated Omnibus
Budget Reconciliation Act and Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act of 1986
(EMTALA)?
a.
The emergency department staff asks a patient to stay in the waiting room until the patients with
insurance are treated.
b.
The emergency registration personnel explain to a patient that they must have proper
identification to receive treatment.
c.
,A patient with chest pain is triaged directly to a room for evaluation and registration information
is obtained after the patient is stabilized.
d.
The emergency department physician discharges and instructs a patient who is actively suicidal
to go the neighbor facility that has psychiatric services. - ANS-C
Which of the following is false regarding state licensure laws?
a.
These laws establish the requirements for licensure to practice.
b.
Licensure is not necessary if the individual has completed training.
c.
The state regulatory agencies such as the state board of nursing are responsible for creating
and enforcing these rules.
d.
The scope of practice defines what the professional can and cannot do within the scope of their
licensure. - ANS-B
The scope of professional nursing practice is determined by the rules promulgated by which
organization?
a.
American Nurses Association (ANA)
b.
Institute of Medicine (IOM)
c.
States Board of Nursing
d.
States Nursing Association - ANS-C
A new registered nurse asks the registered nurse (RN) preceptor what could be done to
become more professional. The best response of the preceptor is
a.
Attend nursing educational meetings.
b.
Listen to other nurses.
c.
Read the agency newsletter.
d.
Pass the licensing exam. - ANS-A
The qualities of leadership, clinical expertise and judgment, mentorship, and lifelong learning
would describe a nurse who is a(n)
a.
administrator.
, b.
certified nurse specialist.
c.
practitioner.
d.
professional. - ANS-D
The ANA outlines expectations of the nursing profession in the
a.
Gallup poll.
b.
Goldman report.
c.
Social Policy Statement.
d.
social identity theory. - ANS-C
Recommendations published in the IOMs report The future of nursing: Leading change,
advancing health include that nurses
a.
teach, advocate, assess, and nurture.
b.
should have a graduate degree to practice.
c.
diagnose and recommend treatments.
d.
must have continuing education. - ANS-A
Nursing demonstrates dedication to improving public health through
a.
changing health care standards.
b.
legal regulations.
c.
scope of practice.
d.
technology. - ANS-C
A patient states, I had a bad nightmare. When I woke up, I felt emotionally drained, as though I
hadnt rested well. Which response by the nurse would be an example of interpersonal
therapeutic communication?
a.
It sounds as though you were uncomfortable with the content of your dream.
b.
