HCR 210 Final Exam Questions and Correct
Answers
Who is responsible for denouncing ethical violations?
Because the nurse has witnessed these behaviors, she is obligated to report them to her
supervisor
What type of offenses warrant denunciation?
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?
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?
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?
The supervisor takes appropriate actions as per the hospitals policy to resolve the issue.
Whistle Blowing
A respiratory therapist observes an anesthesiologist stealing narcotics and immediately reports
them to the medical board
Outcome Analysis
, Aftercare analytics rates hospital quality based upon outcome measures such as return to full
functioning, relapse and readmission, and mortality
Due Process
Alliance hospital has a procedure in place to protect the rights of all employees in the course of
investigating potential ethical violations
Iatrogenic Diseases
While hospitalized for severe chest pain, Mr. J experienced renal failure due to a drug-drug
interaction.
Denunciation
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
Federal law enacted in 1991 mandating that hospitals, nursing homes, hospices, and other
inpatient facilities inform patients about advance directives upon admission.
Mission Statement
Local Memorial hospital is dedicated to assuring quality health care within a responsive healing
environment for patients and their families.
Input Analysis
First rate medical research rates hospital quality based upon the licensures and certifications of
the provider staff and the availability of advanced medical technology.
Answers
Who is responsible for denouncing ethical violations?
Because the nurse has witnessed these behaviors, she is obligated to report them to her
supervisor
What type of offenses warrant denunciation?
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?
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?
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?
The supervisor takes appropriate actions as per the hospitals policy to resolve the issue.
Whistle Blowing
A respiratory therapist observes an anesthesiologist stealing narcotics and immediately reports
them to the medical board
Outcome Analysis
, Aftercare analytics rates hospital quality based upon outcome measures such as return to full
functioning, relapse and readmission, and mortality
Due Process
Alliance hospital has a procedure in place to protect the rights of all employees in the course of
investigating potential ethical violations
Iatrogenic Diseases
While hospitalized for severe chest pain, Mr. J experienced renal failure due to a drug-drug
interaction.
Denunciation
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
Federal law enacted in 1991 mandating that hospitals, nursing homes, hospices, and other
inpatient facilities inform patients about advance directives upon admission.
Mission Statement
Local Memorial hospital is dedicated to assuring quality health care within a responsive healing
environment for patients and their families.
Input Analysis
First rate medical research rates hospital quality based upon the licensures and certifications of
the provider staff and the availability of advanced medical technology.
