Question 1

What type of euthanasia involves withholding treatment that could sustain life?

Accepted Answer

Passive euthanasia involves withholding treatments or interventions that could extend a patient's life, allowing them to die naturally from their underlying condition.

Question 2

Transmission based precautions can be broken down into three subcategories: airborne precautions, contact precautions, and droplet precautions.

Accepted Answer

Transmission-based precautions are indeed categorized into three main types: airborne precautions, contact precautions, and droplet precautions, each designed to prevent the spread of different types of infections.

Question 3

What is the first stage of grieving during the dying process, according to Dr. Elizabeth Kübler ?

Accepted Answer

The first stage of grieving according to Dr. Elizabeth Kübler-Ross's model is denial. This stage helps individuals to survive the loss by initially denying the reality of the situation.

Question 4

By law, health care workers must report any abuse of a person under _____ years of age

Accepted Answer

In many jurisdictions, the law requires health care workers to report any abuse of individuals who are under 18 years of age, as this age group is generally considered to be minors or children.

Question 5

What does the chain of infection always end with?

Accepted Answer

The chain of infection always ends with the entry of the infectious agent into a new host's body, where it can then establish infection.

Question 6

When was the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)established?

Accepted Answer

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) was established in 1996 to improve the portability and accountability of health insurance coverage for employees between jobs, among other goals.

Question 7

Two general types of legal actions can be taken against a health care worker in the line of duty are _____ and _____.

Accepted Answer

Negligence and malpractice are the two general types of legal actions that can be taken against a health care worker. Negligence refers to the failure to take proper care in doing something, leading to damage or injury to someone. Malpractice is a type of negligence that specifically relates to professionals failing to meet the standards of their profession, causing harm to someone under their care.

Question 8

What is the single most effective way to break the chain of infection?

Accepted Answer

Hand washing is widely recognized as the single most effective way to prevent the spread of infections. It removes germs and prevents their transmission, effectively breaking the chain of infection.

Question 9

K eeping information private and not sharing it with inappropriate people infers ____.

Accepted Answer

Confidentiality specifically refers to the practice of keeping information private and not sharing it with those who are not authorized to know it.

Question 10

What kind of abuse always involves contact and typically results in a visible injury?

Accepted Answer

Physical abuse always involves contact and typically results in a visible injury, distinguishing it from other forms of abuse that may not involve physical contact or leave visible marks.

Question 11

What type of precaution should be followed for all patients?

Accepted Answer

Standard precautions are designed to reduce the risk of transmission of microorganisms from both recognized and unrecognized sources of infection in hospitals. They apply to all patients, regardless of their diagnosis or presumed infection status.

Question 12

In a health care setting, what is required in order to restrain any patient?

Accepted Answer

A physician order is typically required to legally restrain a patient in a healthcare setting, ensuring that the restraint is medically necessary and implemented safely.

Question 13

Your job is to deliver appropriate and considerate therapy to all your patients and not be _____.

Accepted Answer

Being non-judgmental is crucial in therapy to provide a safe and supportive environment for patients to open up and work through their issues.

Question 14

Each state has written laws or statutes that define what certified or licensed health care workers can do, which is called managed care.

Accepted Answer

The term for written laws or statutes that define what certified or licensed health care workers can do is "scope of practice," not managed care. Managed care refers to health care systems or strategies that aim to reduce costs and improve quality of care, often through coordinated care and predefined provider networks.

Question 15

Long-term care facility residents have an additional set of rights that are guaranteed to them, which are called the:

Accepted Answer

The Resident's Bill of Rights is a specific set of rights guaranteed to individuals living in long-term care facilities, ensuring they are treated with respect, dignity, and given the proper care and freedom they are entitled to.

Question 16

What's an example of a disease that often requires airborne precautions?

Accepted Answer

Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It primarily affects the lungs and is spread through the air when people who have an active TB infection cough, sneeze, or otherwise transmit their saliva through the air. Therefore, airborne precautions are necessary to prevent its spread, unlike lung cancer, diabetes, and asthma, which are not transmitted through the air.

Question 17

What classification of abuse can encompass all the different types of abuse?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What classification of abuse can encompass all...

Question 18

All surgical procedures require a(n)____ and a witness ____ years of age or older.

Accepted Answer

Informed consent is a legal and ethical requirement before performing any surgical procedure, ensuring that the patient understands the risks, benefits, and alternatives. The age of majority for consent is typically 18, but the question specifies a witness 21 years of age or older, aligning with choice C for the requirement of a witness's age.

Question 19

What's another term often used for an advance directive?

Accepted Answer

A living will is another term often used for an advance directive, which is a legal document outlining a person's wishes regarding medical treatment if they become unable to communicate them.

Question 20

In health care, ethics refers to conforming to accepted and professional standards of conduct .

Accepted Answer

Ethics in healthcare involves adhering to established moral principles and professional standards of conduct, including confidentiality, informed consent, and respect for patient autonomy.

Quiz 11: Professionalism in Action

What type of euthanasia involves withholding treatment that could sustain life?

Transmission based precautions can be broken down into three subcategories: airborne precautions, contact precautions, and droplet precautions.

What is the first stage of grieving during the dying process, according to Dr. Elizabeth Kübler ?

By law, health care workers must report any abuse of a person under _____ years of age

What does the chain of infection always end with?

When was the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) established?

Two general types of legal actions can be taken against a health care worker in the line of duty are _ and _.

What is the single most effective way to break the chain of infection?

K eeping information private and not sharing it with inappropriate people infers ____.

What kind of abuse always involves contact and typically results in a visible injury?

What type of precaution should be followed for all patients?

In a health care setting, what is required in order to restrain any patient?

Your job is to deliver appropriate and considerate therapy to all your patients and not be _____.

Each state has written laws or statutes that define what certified or licensed health care workers can do, which is called managed care.

Long-term care facility residents have an additional set of rights that are guaranteed to them, which are called the:

What's an example of a disease that often requires airborne precautions?

What classification of abuse can encompass all the different types of abuse?

All surgical procedures require a(n) and a witness years of age or older.

What's another term often used for an advance directive?

In health care, ethics refers to conforming to accepted and professional standards of conduct .

Quiz 11: Professionalism in Action

What type of euthanasia involves withholding treatment that could sustain life?

Transmission based precautions can be broken down into three subcategories: airborne precautions, contact precautions, and droplet precautions.

What is the first stage of grieving during the dying process, according to Dr. Elizabeth Kübler ?

By law, health care workers must report any abuse of a person under _____ years of age

What does the chain of infection always end with?

When was the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) established?

Two general types of legal actions can be taken against a health care worker in the line of duty are _____ and _____.

What is the single most effective way to break the chain of infection?

K eeping information private and not sharing it with inappropriate people infers ____.

What kind of abuse always involves contact and typically results in a visible injury?

What type of precaution should be followed for all patients?

In a health care setting, what is required in order to restrain any patient?

Your job is to deliver appropriate and considerate therapy to all your patients and not be _____.

Each state has written laws or statutes that define what certified or licensed health care workers can do, which is called managed care.

Long-term care facility residents have an additional set of rights that are guaranteed to them, which are called the:

What's an example of a disease that often requires airborne precautions?

What classification of abuse can encompass all the different types of abuse?

All surgical procedures require a(n) ____ and a witness ____ years of age or older.

What's another term often used for an advance directive?

In health care, ethics refers to conforming to accepted and professional standards of conduct .

Two general types of legal actions can be taken against a health care worker in the line of duty are _ and _.

All surgical procedures require a(n) and a witness years of age or older.