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Workplace Liability and Malpractice — Unit test Answers

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How do abuse and neglect differ?

Abuse is when someone unintentionally harms another through improper care, while neglect is when someone intentionally harms another.

Abuse is when someone intentionally harms another, while neglect is when someone unintentionally harms another through improper care.

Abuse is when someone has a messy, dirty appearance, while neglect is when someone has a broken bone.

Abuse is when someone cannot get food for himself, while neglect is when someone uses hurtful language toward another person.

Which of the following is possibly a subtle sign of abuse or neglect?

showing a fear of answering questions

asking a lot of questions

displaying affection toward a caregiver

having numerous suspicious injuries

Which term best describes what holds healthcare workers responsible for reporting their suspicions of suspected child abuse or neglect?

patient confidentiality

mandated reporting

child protective services

ethical responsibility

What type of lawsuit occurs if an employee decides to file a lawsuit against a company?

civil case

liability case

criminal case

prosecution case

What is patient autonomy?

a patient’s duty to report unethical behavior

a patient’s duty to follow doctor’s orders

a patient’s right to make his or her own medical decisions

a patient’s right to refuse unethical treatment

Which of the following is an example of medical negligence?

A patient arrives late to an appointment.

A doctor criticizes a nurse in public.

A nurse forgets to feed a patient.

A lab technician gossips about a coworker.

What is legal advice that a lawyer provides to a person or organization?

risk management

legal counsel

legal risk

prosecution management

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