Healthcare Laws and Regulations Answers

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The requirements for licensing of healthcare professionals such as doctors and nurses is governed by

A
state law.
B
federal law.
C
professional agencies.
D
individual healthcare facilities.
6

A balance of power between the federal government and the states arises from

A
the consistency among laws in all fifty states.
B
the ability of states to create their own unique laws.
C
the ability of the federal government to take control of any state.
D
the ability of state governors to work in the federal government.
7

Professional organizations are groups mostly involved with

A
promoting patients’ rights.
B
holding meetings with the general public.
C
writing regulations for state boards of health.
D
promoting the cause of a particular profession or interest group.
8

What do the American Medical Association and the American Nurses Association have in common?

A
Both are governmental agencies.
B
Both are state-level organizations.
C
Both are professional organizations that advocate for their members.
9

A pregnant woman comes into the emergency room. She is having painful contractions and needs immediate care. She cannot afford to pay for the hospital’s services. The hospital will

A
provide emergency care even though she cannot pay for it.
B
send her to another hospital.
C
wait until she can find a friend or relative to loan her the money.
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Which of the following statements about state regulations is true?

A
All states must have the same regulations regarding health care.
B
State regulations can contradict federal regulations.
C
States can interpret laws as they see fit for their own population.
D
States are not required to have any healthcare standards.
11

An emergency room nurse moves from one state to another state. Before looking for a new job, the nurse should

A
start school all over again to earn a license in the new state.
B
update her address on the nursing license from her old state.
C
find out what the licensing requirements are in her new home state.
D
ask the state department of health to let her practice without a license.
12

What is the role of the US Department of Health and Human Services?

A
to create rigorous water quality standards
B
to provide job opportunities for healthcare workers
C
to lobby the federal government to provide more protection for nurses
D
to write regulations that support the health and wellness of the community
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Laws are developed by

A
citizens of the states.
B
hospital administrators.
C
elected government officials.
D
committees in professional agencies.
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The American Hospital Association provides

A
free medical care to any patient.
B
professional development for nurses.
C
resources for members and hospitals.
D
ways to avoid following federal regulations.
17

What makes the ANA and AMA different?

A
The ANA is a state organization, and the AMA is a federal organization.
B
The ANA publishes an extensive list of journals while the AMA does not publish any.
C
The ANA offers services for nurses, and the AMA offers services for medical students and physicians.
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States are responsible for creating healthcare regulations that deal with which of the following? Check all that apply.

A
licensing medical professionals
B
protecting the health and safety of patients
C
protecting the rights of healthcare workers
D
preventing hospitals from having strict hygiene standards
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The state department of health manages issues related to which of the following? Check all that apply.

A
water quality
B
preschool education
C
nursing home safety
D
emergency preparedness

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