Medical sciences

1. which of the following is not an example of abuse?
a. choosing not to spend time with someone.
b. constantly insulting or belittling another person.
c. making sexually inappropriate comments that are upsetting.
d. threatening to harm someone if they do not do as told.

2. a person appointed to make medical decisions under a durable power of attorney (poa) can do all of the following except
a. view medical records.
b. authorize procedures.
c. hire healthcare professionals.
d. change person appointed under the poa.

3. patients have which of the following rights when it comes to billing?
a. to pay the bill using any kid of currency.
b. to suggest the value of the care provided.
c. to have items on the bill explained to them.
d. to refuse payments for treatments which do not work.

4. if a child was not gaining weight because he or she was not receiving enough food, it would be an example of
a. neglect.
b. elder abuse.
c. domestic violence.
d. psychological abuse.

5. what happens to health care records when they are no longer needed?
a. they are given back to the patient.
b. they are donated to research facilities.
c. the health care professional's family becomes responsible for them.
d. they are shredded or burned after a set amount of time has passed.

6. which of the following is true of a living will?
a. they often ban the use of respirators.
b. the patient must agree to have invasive care.
c. health care facilities can choose to ignore them.
d. it gives the immediate family power to make medical decision for the injured party.

7. if a person is married, his or her spouse must be appointed at the one to make health care decisions in a durable power of attorney.
a. true.
b. false.

8. a patient can withdraw informed consent at any time.
a. true.
b. false.

9. for an action to be malpractice, the health care professional has to intend to do harm.
a. true.
b. false.

10. why would a patient decide to sign an against medical advice form?
a. to leave a medical facility against a doctor's recommendation.
b. to prevent an insurance company from paying for a procedure.
c. to justify deciding to see another health care professional for the same problem.
d. to suggest that a medical professional pursue alternative treatments or remedies.

11. which of the following is an example of malpractice?
a. stealing money from a patient.
b. suddenly refusing to see a patient.
c. following patient's informed consent order.
d. performing a surgical procedure on the wrong leg.

12. employees of a health care facility cannot recommend that a patient use facilities that they have partnerships or ongoing relationships with.
a. true.
b. false.

13. all of the following can create standards for healthcare except
a. state governments.
b. individual patients.
c. the federal government.
d. professional organizations in the field.

14. under hipaa, all health care facilities must have patients sign a document saying that the patient has been made aware of private policies.
a. true.
b. false.

15. the patient's bill of rights was first created by
a. hipaa.
b. the federal government.
c. the american medical association.
d. the american hospital association.