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What is the first thing a healthcare organization must do when a report is filed concerning illegal or unethical behavior?

A
File a police report.
B
Consult with a lawyer.
C
Perform an investigation.
D
Determine the consequences.
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Read the following scenario, and answer the question that follows.A nurse witnesses a doctor prescribing medication for a patient that the patient’s chart indicates he is allergic to. She mentions this to the doctor, who dismisses her concerns.What is the first thing the nurse should do in this situation?

A
talk with the ethics committee
B
hire a lawyer
C
file an incident report
D
tell the patient’s family
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What are investigations about an incident mainly used for?

A
to evaluate any cost damage that occurred as a result of the incident
B
to prosecute the person who is responsible for the incident
C
to understand reasons why an incident has occurred
D
to end the employment of the person responsible for an incident
4

Which definition below best describes the intentional or threatened harm by a relative, housemate, or a person’s intimate partner, used to gain control over a victim?

A
neglect
B
malnutrition
C
domestic violence
D
unreported abuse
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Which of the following is a true statement about the specific processes for reporting suspected abuse or neglect?

A
They differ among states and between healthcare facilities.
B
They differ among departments within healthcare facilities.
C
They are the same in all states.
D
They are constantly changing.
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What is the difference between a plaintiff and defendant in a civil case?

A
The defendant is the person or organization accusing another of wrongdoing while the plaintiff is the person or organization being accused of wrongdoing.
B
The defendant is the person or organization that must pay court fines while the plaintiff is the person or organization that must pay a penalty for wrongdoing.
C
The defendant is the person or organization being accused of wrongdoing while the plaintiff is the person or organization accusing another of wrongdoing.
D
The defendant is the person or organization that must pay a penalty for wrongdoing while the plaintiff is the person or organization that must pay court fines.
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What is insurance coverage?

A
a type of risk protection that can be purchased from an insurance company
B
the amount that must be paid in order to receive insurance
C
the amount of money the insurance company is willing to pay
D
a type of risk protection that a healthcare facility offers to patients
8

What information is necessary in order to make a report on suspected domestic abuse?

A
the unembellished facts or evidence you know about
B
the patient’s permission regardless of age
C
the relevant medical records if a patient is taking medication
D
the consent of a parent or guardian if the patient is under the age of 18
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Which of the following is a responsibility that healthcare providers have when reporting suspected abuse?

A
answer any questions the suspected abuser may have about the situation
B
answer any questions family members may ask about the situation
C
answer any questions other healthcare workers may ask about the situation
D
answer any questions from the agency being reported to about the situation
10

Which example represents a risk of something negative happening?

A
A practitioner follows proper instructions for changing a patient's bandage.
B
A hospital is located in a place that experiences earthquakes on a monthly basis.
C
A practitioner discovers information about a patient's allergies before giving medication.
D
A healthcare facility is located in a country with a strong economy.
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What is the difference between a criminal case and a civil case?

A
A criminal case occurs when a lawsuit is brought on by one person or organization against another and a civil case occurs when the government brings a lawsuit against a person or organization.
B
A criminal case occurs when the government is liable for actions against a person or organization and a civil case occurs when a person or organization is liable for actions against the government.
C
A criminal case occurs when one government organization is liable for actions against another and a civil case occurs when a person or organization is liable for actions against the government.
D
A criminal case occurs when the government brings a lawsuit against a person or organization and a civil case occurs when a lawsuit is brought on by one person or organization against another.
12

What is another name for an incident?

A
investigation period
B
quality improvement
C
liability event
D
reportable variance
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Which of the following best describes liability?

A
taking risks or being in risky situations
B
understanding responsibility or taking responsibility for the actions of others
C
recognizing laws or explaining legal matters to clients
D
being responsible for or having an obligation to do something
14

What is a patient paying if $500 must be paid in order to receive insurance?

A
insurance coverage
B
insurance premium
C
liability costs
D
risk management costs
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Why does a healthcare organization have a high level of liability?

A
because an organization is responsible for the lives of patients
B
because an organization is expensive to run
C
because an organization has many financial responsibilities
D
because an organization often does not follow proper procedures
16

Which of the following signs when displayed by a patient indicates possible neglect?

A
attentiveness
B
sleepiness
C
irritability
D
malnutrition
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After a healthcare worker reports suspected abuse, what should be the next step?

A
immediately stop treating the patient until law enforcement arrives
B
try to obtain the name and number of the abuser from the patient
C
restrain the patient so that they do not run away before law enforcement arrives
D
remain available to law enforcement authorities in case they need to ask questions
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Which of the following is the most likely result of a liability issue?

A
The reputation of a medical organization is enhanced.
B
A hospital wins a prize.
C
A medical license is taken away from a medical professional.
D
Medical liability insurance is purchased.
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Which strategy below would be most appropriate for helping a victim of domestic violence?

A
Encourage the patient to pick up a hobby.
B
Tell the patient to forget about his problems.
C
Refer the patient to a professional counselor.
D
Encourage the patient to find new friends.
20

Which of the following has authority over healthcare laws?

A
the state and federal governments
B
healthcare organizations
C
the American Medical Association (AMA)
D
hospital ethics committees

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