NMNC 1110 EXAM 7: HEALTHCARE LAW PRACTICE
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
A patient arrives at the emergency department complaining of severe chest pain. The
hospital participates in Medicare and Medicaid. Which action is REQUIRED by
EMTALA?
A. Verify insurance before providing care
B. Provide a medical screening exam
C. Transfer the patient immediately
D. Delay care until financial forms are signed - Answers - Correct Answer: B
Rationale: EMTALA requires all hospitals to provide a medical screening exam and
stabilization to ANY patient, regardless of ability to pay.
A nurse looks up the medical record of a family friend out of curiosity. Which law has
been violated?
A. Patient Self-Determination Act
B. HIPAA
C. EMTALA
D. Nurse Practice Act - Answers - Correct Answer: B
Rationale: HIPAA prohibits accessing patient information without a work-related reason.
The State Board of Nursing suspends a nurse's license after an investigation. This
action represents which function of the BON?
A. Protecting nurses
B. Regulating practice to protect the public
C. Providing malpractice insurance
D. Writing federal laws - Answers - Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The BON's duty is to protect the public by regulating nursing practice,
including discipline.
A nurse promises a patient she will return with pain medication but forgets to come
back. Which ethical principle was violated?
A. Beneficence
B. Confidentiality
C. Fidelity
D. Advocacy - Answers - Correct Answer: C
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
A patient arrives at the emergency department complaining of severe chest pain. The
hospital participates in Medicare and Medicaid. Which action is REQUIRED by
EMTALA?
A. Verify insurance before providing care
B. Provide a medical screening exam
C. Transfer the patient immediately
D. Delay care until financial forms are signed - Answers - Correct Answer: B
Rationale: EMTALA requires all hospitals to provide a medical screening exam and
stabilization to ANY patient, regardless of ability to pay.
A nurse looks up the medical record of a family friend out of curiosity. Which law has
been violated?
A. Patient Self-Determination Act
B. HIPAA
C. EMTALA
D. Nurse Practice Act - Answers - Correct Answer: B
Rationale: HIPAA prohibits accessing patient information without a work-related reason.
The State Board of Nursing suspends a nurse's license after an investigation. This
action represents which function of the BON?
A. Protecting nurses
B. Regulating practice to protect the public
C. Providing malpractice insurance
D. Writing federal laws - Answers - Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The BON's duty is to protect the public by regulating nursing practice,
including discipline.
A nurse promises a patient she will return with pain medication but forgets to come
back. Which ethical principle was violated?
A. Beneficence
B. Confidentiality
C. Fidelity
D. Advocacy - Answers - Correct Answer: C
