Deck 8: Statutory Reporting and Public Duties

Question 1

Why must a death certificate be issued?

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

Answer 1

C
The death certificate is needed for proof of death for many reasons. Most often, for banking purposes, insurance companies, and Internal Revenue Service or Social Security notification, just to name a few. The information provided must be accurate and properly documented for the surviving family to manage the estate of the deceased and finalize the settlement of their responsibilities.

Question 2

Where are births legally recorded?

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

Answer 2

C
After the birth certificate is signed by the physician or provider who assisted in the birth, it is taken by the local county clerk and recorded, and an official birth certificate is issued for the individual. Depending on the local requirements, the form for filing of births may be more extensive to include the health of the mother of the child and/or father if known.

Question 3

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

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

Answer 3

D
In the instance of illegal substances, law enforcement agencies should be notified. You should notify the attending physician about your suspicions. Keep in mind, however, that substance abuse can take place using prescription medications.

Question 4

The Older Americans Act of 1987 protects adults older than age 60 from all of the following, except:

A) Abandonment
B) Malnutrition
C) Abuse
D) Exploitation

Question 5

What type of abuse is criticizing considered?

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

Question 6

What initiated the required reporting of child abuse cases?

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

Question 7

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

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

Question 8

Why are statutory reports required in the healthcare field?

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 9

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

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 10

What field is held to the highest standards when it comes to safety?

A) Healthcare
B) Restaurant
C) Hotels and hospitality
D) Schools

Question 11

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

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 12

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

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

Question 13

If you suspect abuse and do not report it, what are the potential consequences?

A) You may endanger the child further.
B) You may be held legally responsible for further abuse.
C) You may lose status with the child as a trustful person.
D) All of the above are true.

Question 14

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?

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

Question 15

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

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

Question 16

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

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

Question 17

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

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 18

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

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

Question 19

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

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 is crucial in a rape investigation?

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 21

This Act was created to combat designer drugs by allowing the DEA to treat any substance that is similar to an illegal drug as if it were a Schedule I drug.

A) The Domestic Chemical Diversion and Control Act of 1993
B) The Federal Analog Act
C) The Chemical Diversion and Trafficking Act of 1988
D) The Controlled Substances Penalties Amendments Act of 1984

Question 22

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

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

Question 23

Diazepam is a Schedule ___ drug.

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

Question 24

This Act enabled the federal government to add substances to the Schedules of controlled substances under the Convention of Controlled Substances.

A) The Chemical Diversion and Trafficking Act of 1988
B) The Controlled Substances Penalties Amendments Act of 1984
C) The Psychotropic Substances Act of 1978
D) The Domestic Chemical Diversion and Control Act of 1993

Question 25

Amphetamines are considered a Schedule ___ drug.

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