NUR 204 MOD C/E EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS SCORED
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The action of all individuals is regulated through 2 systems - CORRECT ANSWER-
Laws and Ethics
enforce a minimal level of conduct by imposing penalties for violations of acceptable
behavior.
How are they expressed?
What are they based on? - CORRECT ANSWER-Laws
"must and shall"
based on society's interest in prohibiting or controlling certain behaviors.
Described as "should" and "may" and address beliefs about appropriate behaviors
within a societal context - CORRECT ANSWER-Ethics
A nurse who violates the law is subject to penalties, including monetary fines,
suspension, or revocation of his or her license, and even imprisonment in some
instances. - CORRECT ANSWER-EMTALA
Delineate the minimal standards of care required in all healthcare settings that receive
federal reimbursement for treatment of Medicare beneficiaries. - CORRECT ANSWER-
The CoPs= Conditions of Participation for Hospitals in Medicare
,Has the authority to establish new rules and regulations to enhance patient safety and
quality and reduce the cost of care - CORRECT ANSWER-Centers for Medicare and
Medicaid Services
Two major sources of law are... - CORRECT ANSWER-statutory and common law
laws that are enacted by a legislative body; separate from judge-made or common law
(congress or state legislators) - CORRECT ANSWER-Statutory law
example of a federal statute. Violation of law is a criminal offense against the general
public and is prosecuted by government authorities. Crimes are punishable by fines or
imprisonment
Require nurses to develop individualized written nursing care plan for each patient and
to revise the plan as necessary - CORRECT ANSWER-CoPs- Conditions of
Participation for Hospitals in Medicare
Mandate that hospitals properly train nurses for the stated roles, responsibilities, provide
adequate staff to meet the patients needs, and begin discharge planning as soon as
possible after the patient's admission to the hospital. - CORRECT ANSWER-CoPs-
Conditions of Participation for Hospitals in Medicare
What can happen to hospitals not in compliance with CoPs? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Lose their federal funding if the CMS determines the violations place the patient in
"immediate jeopardy" of harm. The hospital may not be able to accept patients until
corrective actions are taken.
The CMS issued new rules that halt payment to hospitals for... - CORRECT ANSWER-
treatment of preventable patient complications and injuries, often referred to as "never
events"
, Makes it an offense to submit a false claim to the government for payment of health
care services. - CORRECT ANSWER-Federal False Claims Act
The person who reports the false or fraudulent claim (often referred to as a "whistle-
blower") is entitled to.. - CORRECT ANSWER-15-25% of any monetary amount
recovered by federal government if the government wins the case in court.
requires health care entities to provide interpreter services and communication devices
when patients are unable to effectively communicate their needs and wishes. -
CORRECT ANSWER-The Americans With Disabilities Act
What is the intent of the Americans with Disabilities Act? - CORRECT ANSWER-To end
discrimination against qualified persons with disabilities by removing barriers that
prevent them from enjoying the same opportunities available to persons without
disabilities.
What is an example of the Americans with Disabilities Act? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Special equipment to activate the call light
The use of translators
Often referred to as the "antidumping" law to prohibit the refusal of care for indigent and
uninsured patients seeking medical assistance in an ED.
Also prohibits the transfer of unstable patients, including women in labor, from one
facility to another. It even governs urgent care clinics and transfer of patients from an
inpatient setting to a lower level of care. - CORRECT ANSWER-EMTALA- Emergency
Medical Treatment and Active Labor Law
What are the penalties from violating EMTALA - CORRECT ANSWER-25-50k fine. The
federal government can also revoke the facility's Medicare contract.
WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS SCORED
A+
The action of all individuals is regulated through 2 systems - CORRECT ANSWER-
Laws and Ethics
enforce a minimal level of conduct by imposing penalties for violations of acceptable
behavior.
How are they expressed?
What are they based on? - CORRECT ANSWER-Laws
"must and shall"
based on society's interest in prohibiting or controlling certain behaviors.
Described as "should" and "may" and address beliefs about appropriate behaviors
within a societal context - CORRECT ANSWER-Ethics
A nurse who violates the law is subject to penalties, including monetary fines,
suspension, or revocation of his or her license, and even imprisonment in some
instances. - CORRECT ANSWER-EMTALA
Delineate the minimal standards of care required in all healthcare settings that receive
federal reimbursement for treatment of Medicare beneficiaries. - CORRECT ANSWER-
The CoPs= Conditions of Participation for Hospitals in Medicare
,Has the authority to establish new rules and regulations to enhance patient safety and
quality and reduce the cost of care - CORRECT ANSWER-Centers for Medicare and
Medicaid Services
Two major sources of law are... - CORRECT ANSWER-statutory and common law
laws that are enacted by a legislative body; separate from judge-made or common law
(congress or state legislators) - CORRECT ANSWER-Statutory law
example of a federal statute. Violation of law is a criminal offense against the general
public and is prosecuted by government authorities. Crimes are punishable by fines or
imprisonment
Require nurses to develop individualized written nursing care plan for each patient and
to revise the plan as necessary - CORRECT ANSWER-CoPs- Conditions of
Participation for Hospitals in Medicare
Mandate that hospitals properly train nurses for the stated roles, responsibilities, provide
adequate staff to meet the patients needs, and begin discharge planning as soon as
possible after the patient's admission to the hospital. - CORRECT ANSWER-CoPs-
Conditions of Participation for Hospitals in Medicare
What can happen to hospitals not in compliance with CoPs? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Lose their federal funding if the CMS determines the violations place the patient in
"immediate jeopardy" of harm. The hospital may not be able to accept patients until
corrective actions are taken.
The CMS issued new rules that halt payment to hospitals for... - CORRECT ANSWER-
treatment of preventable patient complications and injuries, often referred to as "never
events"
, Makes it an offense to submit a false claim to the government for payment of health
care services. - CORRECT ANSWER-Federal False Claims Act
The person who reports the false or fraudulent claim (often referred to as a "whistle-
blower") is entitled to.. - CORRECT ANSWER-15-25% of any monetary amount
recovered by federal government if the government wins the case in court.
requires health care entities to provide interpreter services and communication devices
when patients are unable to effectively communicate their needs and wishes. -
CORRECT ANSWER-The Americans With Disabilities Act
What is the intent of the Americans with Disabilities Act? - CORRECT ANSWER-To end
discrimination against qualified persons with disabilities by removing barriers that
prevent them from enjoying the same opportunities available to persons without
disabilities.
What is an example of the Americans with Disabilities Act? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Special equipment to activate the call light
The use of translators
Often referred to as the "antidumping" law to prohibit the refusal of care for indigent and
uninsured patients seeking medical assistance in an ED.
Also prohibits the transfer of unstable patients, including women in labor, from one
facility to another. It even governs urgent care clinics and transfer of patients from an
inpatient setting to a lower level of care. - CORRECT ANSWER-EMTALA- Emergency
Medical Treatment and Active Labor Law
What are the penalties from violating EMTALA - CORRECT ANSWER-25-50k fine. The
federal government can also revoke the facility's Medicare contract.
