PHS Chapter #5 Questions with Correct Answers

PHS Chapter #5 Questions with Correct Answers
All information given to health care personnel by a patient is called privileged communication. -
CORRECT ANSWER-true



No procedure should be performed if the patient does not give consent. - CORRECT ANSWER-true



Failure to meet your legal responsibilities can result in legal action against both you and your employer. -
CORRECT ANSWER-true



Modern health care advances have created some ethical dilemmas for health care providers. - CORRECT
ANSWER-true



The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA) of 1987 guarantees certain rights to residents in long-
term care facilities. - CORRECT ANSWER-true



A resident in a long-term care facility has the right to share a room with his or her spouse if both are
residents in the facility. - CORRECT ANSWER-true



A designation of health care surrogate can only be given to a spouse, child, or relative. - CORRECT
ANSWER-false



A principal is always responsible for the actions of an agent. - CORRECT ANSWER-true



Torts are wrongful acts that do not involve contracts. - CORRECT ANSWER-true



Verbal consent is permitted for some procedures. - CORRECT ANSWER-true



A person with a legal disability has the right to farm a contract. - CORRECT ANSWER-false



Physical restraints may be used any time patients are likely to hurt themselves or others - CORRECT
ANSWER-true