Question 1

Why must a death certificate be issued?

Accepted Answer

A)  So the attending physician can bill the patient's insurance company 
B)  So the family can be at rest 
C)  For banking purposes 
D)  For statistical reasons for the county 
A)  So the attending physician can bill the patient's insurance company 
B)  So the family can be at rest 
C)  For banking purposes 
D)  For statistical reasons for the county C

Question 2

Preparations containing limited quantities of narcotics (e.g., cough medicine) are considered Schedule __ drugs.

Accepted Answer

A)  II 
B)  III 
C)  IV 
D)  V 
A)  II 
B)  III 
C)  IV 
D)  V D

Question 3

A child presents with repeated injuries that are unexplained, or do not make sense. This child could be suffering from:

Accepted Answer

A)  Munchausen's disease by proxy. 
B)  battered child syndrome. 
C)  child maltreatment syndrome. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  Munchausen's disease by proxy. 
B)  battered child syndrome. 
C)  child maltreatment syndrome. 
D)  all of the above. B

Question 4

If someone's space is invaded by another, what type of abuse is this?

Accepted Answer

A)  Verbal/emotional 
B)  Psychological 
C)  Physical 
D)  Sexual 
A)  Verbal/emotional 
B)  Psychological 
C)  Physical 
D)  Sexual

Question 5

Amphetamines are considered a Schedule ___ drug.

Accepted Answer

A)  I 
B)  II 
C)  III 
D)  IV 
A)  I 
B)  II 
C)  III 
D)  IV

Question 6

While working in the hospital, you suspect a patient of illegal substance abuse. To whom do you report this?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hospital security 
B)  Hospital administrator 
C)  Head nurse 
D)  Law enforcement 
A)  Hospital security 
B)  Hospital administrator 
C)  Head nurse 
D)  Law enforcement

Question 7

In what instance is there no requirement for a HIPAA release?

Accepted Answer

A)  When a patient tells the provider they do not care about personal information 
B)  When a patient's family member calls the hospital after hearing the family member was shot on the street 
C)  When a patient is admitted into the hospital after being in the emergency department 
D)  When a court issues a subpoena 
A)  When a patient tells the provider they do not care about personal information 
B)  When a patient's family member calls the hospital after hearing the family member was shot on the street 
C)  When a patient is admitted into the hospital after being in the emergency department 
D)  When a court issues a subpoena

Question 8

What is crucial in a rape investigation?

Accepted Answer

A)  The physical examination is crucial. 
B)  The nurse should stay with the victim at all times. 
C)  The police should be caring and concerned. 
D)  The patient should take a shower as soon as possible in case of disease. 
A)  The physical examination is crucial. 
B)  The nurse should stay with the victim at all times. 
C)  The police should be caring and concerned. 
D)  The patient should take a shower as soon as possible in case of disease.

Question 9

Diazepam is a Schedule ___ drug.

Accepted Answer

A)  I 
B)  II 
C)  III 
D)  IV 
A)  I 
B)  II 
C)  III 
D)  IV

Question 10

What initiated the required reporting of child abuse cases?

Accepted Answer

A)  Child Abuse Act 
B)  Child Abuse Prevention Act 
C)  Child Abuse and Prevention Act 
D)  Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act 
A)  Child Abuse Act 
B)  Child Abuse Prevention Act 
C)  Child Abuse and Prevention Act 
D)  Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act

Question 11

According to the Controlled Substances Act of 1970, a Schedule I drug has a ____ potential for abuse.

Accepted Answer

A)  low 
B)  low to moderate 
C)  moderate 
D)  high 
A)  low 
B)  low to moderate 
C)  moderate 
D)  high

Question 12

If a child shows signs of abuse, why is it important to speak to the child alone?

Accepted Answer

A)  Children will not speak up in front of an abuser. 
B)  The physician can do a thorough examination without embarrassing the child. 
C)  The abuser will often speak for the child to keep the child from reporting abuse. 
D)  All of the above are true. 
A)  Children will not speak up in front of an abuser. 
B)  The physician can do a thorough examination without embarrassing the child. 
C)  The abuser will often speak for the child to keep the child from reporting abuse. 
D)  All of the above are true.

Question 13

If a patient presents with chest pains and tells you he or she was physically trapped by the spouse, what type of abuse is this considered?

Accepted Answer

A)  Verbal/emotional 
B)  Psychological 
C)  Physical 
D)  Sexual 
A)  Verbal/emotional 
B)  Psychological 
C)  Physical 
D)  Sexual

Question 14

Why are statutory reports required in the healthcare field?

Accepted Answer

A)  So the government can keep track of individuals 
B)  For statistical data 
C)  For the welfare of the general public 
D)  All of the above 
A)  So the government can keep track of individuals 
B)  For statistical data 
C)  For the welfare of the general public 
D)  All of the above

Question 15

At the federal level, who mandates that communicable diseases are reported?

Accepted Answer

A)  OSHA 
B)  CMS 
C)  DHHS 
D)  CDC 
A)  OSHA 
B)  CMS 
C)  DHHS 
D)  CDC

Question 16

In spousal abuse, what is a sign that abuse may be happening?

Accepted Answer

A)  The spouse is overly concerned about the patient. 
B)  The spouse shows no sense of concern for the patient. 
C)  The spouse shows typical concern for the patient. 
D)  The spouse is not with the patient. 
A)  The spouse is overly concerned about the patient. 
B)  The spouse shows no sense of concern for the patient. 
C)  The spouse shows typical concern for the patient. 
D)  The spouse is not with the patient.

Question 17

Where are births legally recorded?

Accepted Answer

A)  The hospital 
B)  The physician's office of the birth mother 
C)  The local county clerk's office 
D)  The Department of Health and Human Services 
A)  The hospital 
B)  The physician's office of the birth mother 
C)  The local county clerk's office 
D)  The Department of Health and Human Services

Question 18

Who is responsible for verifying that the information reported is accurate and complete?

Accepted Answer

A)  Office manager 
B)  Physician 
C)  Nurse 
D)  Patient 
A)  Office manager 
B)  Physician 
C)  Nurse 
D)  Patient

Question 19

Munchausen's disease by proxy is a disorder in which:

Accepted Answer

A)  the child makes up false abuse allegations. 
B)  the child pretends to be ill or injured. 
C)  the parent intentionally makes their child ill for attention. 
D)  the parent abuses the child and tries to blame the child. 
A)  the child makes up false abuse allegations. 
B)  the child pretends to be ill or injured. 
C)  the parent intentionally makes their child ill for attention. 
D)  the parent abuses the child and tries to blame the child.

Question 20

What type of abuse is criticizing considered?

Accepted Answer

A)  Verbal/emotional 
B)  Psychological 
C)  Physical 
D)  Sexual 
A)  Verbal/emotional 
B)  Psychological 
C)  Physical 
D)  Sexual

Why must a death certificate be issued?

Preparations containing limited quantities of narcotics (e.g., cough medicine) are considered Schedule __ drugs.

A child presents with repeated injuries that are unexplained, or do not make sense. This child could be suffering from:

If someone's space is invaded by another, what type of abuse is this?

Amphetamines are considered a Schedule ___ drug.

While working in the hospital, you suspect a patient of illegal substance abuse. To whom do you report this?

In what instance is there no requirement for a HIPAA release?

What is crucial in a rape investigation?

Diazepam is a Schedule ___ drug.

What initiated the required reporting of child abuse cases?

According to the Controlled Substances Act of 1970, a Schedule I drug has a ____ potential for abuse.

If a child shows signs of abuse, why is it important to speak to the child alone?

If a patient presents with chest pains and tells you he or she was physically trapped by the spouse, what type of abuse is this considered?

Why are statutory reports required in the healthcare field?

At the federal level, who mandates that communicable diseases are reported?

In spousal abuse, what is a sign that abuse may be happening?

Where are births legally recorded?

Who is responsible for verifying that the information reported is accurate and complete?

Munchausen's disease by proxy is a disorder in which:

What type of abuse is criticizing considered?

The Us Legal System

The Basics of Ethics

Ethical and Bioethical Issues

Workplace Issues

Code and Standards Infractions

The Medical Malpractice Lawsuit and the Trial Process

Intentional and Quasi-Intentional Torts

Professional Liability Insurance

Death and Dying Issues

Conflict Management

Business Aspects of Healthcare

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Exam 8: Statutory Reporting and Public Duties

Why must a death certificate be issued?

Preparations containing limited quantities of narcotics (e.g., cough medicine) are considered Schedule __ drugs.

A child presents with repeated injuries that are unexplained, or do not make sense. This child could be suffering from:

If someone's space is invaded by another, what type of abuse is this?

Amphetamines are considered a Schedule ___ drug.

While working in the hospital, you suspect a patient of illegal substance abuse. To whom do you report this?

In what instance is there no requirement for a HIPAA release?

What is crucial in a rape investigation?

Diazepam is a Schedule ___ drug.

What initiated the required reporting of child abuse cases?

According to the Controlled Substances Act of 1970, a Schedule I drug has a ____ potential for abuse.

If a child shows signs of abuse, why is it important to speak to the child alone?

If a patient presents with chest pains and tells you he or she was physically trapped by the spouse, what type of abuse is this considered?

Why are statutory reports required in the healthcare field?

At the federal level, who mandates that communicable diseases are reported?

In spousal abuse, what is a sign that abuse may be happening?

Where are births legally recorded?

Who is responsible for verifying that the information reported is accurate and complete?

Munchausen's disease by proxy is a disorder in which:

What type of abuse is criticizing considered?

The Us Legal System

The Basics of Ethics

Ethical and Bioethical Issues

Workplace Issues

Code and Standards Infractions

The Medical Malpractice Lawsuit and the Trial Process

Intentional and Quasi-Intentional Torts

Professional Liability Insurance

Death and Dying Issues

Conflict Management

Business Aspects of Healthcare

Filters