CPSGT Pt.1 Exam Questions with Verified Solutions Graded A+
written, verbal or implied. - Answers Informed consent may be _________, ________, or _________.
1. PT has the right to information
2. Questions regarding diagnosis or treatment should be referred to physician
3. Risks and discomforts to patients should be listed.
4. Participation in all procedures is voluntary.
5. Consent may be signed by a responsible family member for minors or incompetent adults. -
Answers List 5 Basic Principles of informed consent
HIPAA
(Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.) - Answers Name he U.S. government act
that protects patient privacy and identifiable health information
Confidential - Answers The act requires that patient's medical records remains ___________.
Only those who need to know the information for procedures/diagnoses, including
polysomnography procedures and reports - Answers Who is permitted to access PT medical
records?
1. Privacy
2. Advanced Directives (DNR, Power of Attorney, Living will)
3. Access to information
4. Autonomy- right to refuse medical treatment including a PSG - Answers List the 4 additional
rights in the Patient's Bill of Rights that must be provided when caring for a patient.
1. Competence- Know/adhere to pro standard
2. Compliance- with procedures and policies.
3. Charting- Completely, consistently
, 4. Communication-
5. Confidentiality-
6. Courtesy- Attitude and rapport
7.Carefulness- - Answers Describe the "7 C's" of Malpractice Prevention
"Let the master answer"
Employers are held liable for their employee - Answers Explain what "Respondeat Superior"
means
"The thing speaks for itself"
Requires the defendant to prove their innocence. - Answers Explain what "Res ipsa loquiter"
means
1. Standards for RPSGT
2. Serve as a guide wherein RPSGT may evaluate conduct as it pertains to patients, health care
consumers, and members of health care teams.
3. Define the use of RPSGT credential - Answers Describe he purpose of the BRPT Code of
Ethics
www.BRPT.org - Answers Where can you find the complete BRPT Code of Ethics?
Protect public from misrepresentation of non credentialed practitioners. - Answers Describe the
purpose of the National Board for Respiratory Care. (NBRC) Judicial and Ethics policy
1. Falsified credentials
2. Altered examination scores
3. Forged educational documents
4. Unacceptable practice related behavior by credentialed practitioners - Answers What types of
claims does this committee investigate?
www.NBRC.org - Answers Where can you find a complete explanation of Judicial and Ethics
policy?
Recording of specific physiological variables during sleep. - Answers Define Polysomnography
(PSG)
written, verbal or implied. - Answers Informed consent may be _________, ________, or _________.
1. PT has the right to information
2. Questions regarding diagnosis or treatment should be referred to physician
3. Risks and discomforts to patients should be listed.
4. Participation in all procedures is voluntary.
5. Consent may be signed by a responsible family member for minors or incompetent adults. -
Answers List 5 Basic Principles of informed consent
HIPAA
(Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.) - Answers Name he U.S. government act
that protects patient privacy and identifiable health information
Confidential - Answers The act requires that patient's medical records remains ___________.
Only those who need to know the information for procedures/diagnoses, including
polysomnography procedures and reports - Answers Who is permitted to access PT medical
records?
1. Privacy
2. Advanced Directives (DNR, Power of Attorney, Living will)
3. Access to information
4. Autonomy- right to refuse medical treatment including a PSG - Answers List the 4 additional
rights in the Patient's Bill of Rights that must be provided when caring for a patient.
1. Competence- Know/adhere to pro standard
2. Compliance- with procedures and policies.
3. Charting- Completely, consistently
, 4. Communication-
5. Confidentiality-
6. Courtesy- Attitude and rapport
7.Carefulness- - Answers Describe the "7 C's" of Malpractice Prevention
"Let the master answer"
Employers are held liable for their employee - Answers Explain what "Respondeat Superior"
means
"The thing speaks for itself"
Requires the defendant to prove their innocence. - Answers Explain what "Res ipsa loquiter"
means
1. Standards for RPSGT
2. Serve as a guide wherein RPSGT may evaluate conduct as it pertains to patients, health care
consumers, and members of health care teams.
3. Define the use of RPSGT credential - Answers Describe he purpose of the BRPT Code of
Ethics
www.BRPT.org - Answers Where can you find the complete BRPT Code of Ethics?
Protect public from misrepresentation of non credentialed practitioners. - Answers Describe the
purpose of the National Board for Respiratory Care. (NBRC) Judicial and Ethics policy
1. Falsified credentials
2. Altered examination scores
3. Forged educational documents
4. Unacceptable practice related behavior by credentialed practitioners - Answers What types of
claims does this committee investigate?
www.NBRC.org - Answers Where can you find a complete explanation of Judicial and Ethics
policy?
Recording of specific physiological variables during sleep. - Answers Define Polysomnography
(PSG)
