HCR 210 Final Questions and Correct
Answers
Who is responsible for denouncing ethical violations? Ans:
Because the nurse has witnessed these behaviors, she is obligated
to report them to her supervisor
What type of offenses warrant denunciation? Ans: A nurse
suspects that one of the anesthesia care providers is diverting
narcotics for personal use.
What is an appropriate first step to take in denouncing ethical
violations? Ans: Believing that direct confrontation of the
anesthesia care provider will cause more har than good, the nurse
reports her concern about the diversion of narcotics to the
supervisor.
When should whistle blowing, or public denunciation, occur? Ans:
Because the supervisor dismissed her concerns and the anesthesia
care provider continues to show signs of narcotics abuse, the
nurse reports the provider to his state licensing board
When should health care providers refrain from whistle blowing?
Ans: The supervisor takes appropriate actions as per the hospitals
policy to resolve the issue.
Whistle Blowing Ans: A respiratory therapist observes an
anesthesiologist stealing narcotics and immediately reports them
to the medical board
Outcome Analysis Ans: Aftercare analytics rates hospital quality
based upon outcome measures such as return to full functioning,
relapse and readmission, and mortality
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Due Process Ans: Alliance hospital has a procedure in place to
protect the rights of all employees in the course of investigating
potential ethical violations
Iatrogenic Diseases Ans: While hospitalized for severe chest pain,
Mr. J experienced renal failure due to a drug-drug interaction.
Denunciation Ans: A physical therapy assistant on an acute care
unit notices that patients in the care of one particular nurse show
signs of neglect. The assistant reports this to his supervisor.
Patient Self-Determination Act Ans: Federal law enacted in 1991
mandating that hospitals, nursing homes, hospices, and other
inpatient facilities inform patients about advance directives upon
admission.
Mission Statement Ans: Local Memorial hospital is dedicated to
assuring quality health care within a responsive healing
environment for patients and their families.
Input Analysis Ans: First rate medical research rates hospital
quality based upon the licensures and certifications of the
provider staff and the availability of advanced medical technology.
Which of the following is a consequence of market competition?
Ans: Reduction in the number of licensed personnel
Which of the following is the best example of whistle blowing?
Ans: A respiratory therapist observes an anesthesiologist stealing
narcotics and immediately reports her to the medical board.
Which of the following is NOT a valid reason for an employee to
refuse to treat a patient in the basis of moral objection? Ans: The
employee objects to treating a type of patient
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