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1
why ethics was born?
When humans realized they require certain behaviors to get along as a group
In order to maintain peaceful order among important organizations.
2
If a publication is written defamation can NOT be libel.
True
False
3
imaging professionals can be exposed to situations that can result in litigation
False
True
4
Recall what should be included for proper documentation.
time of arrival/departure, name of tech performing exam, comment section
pregnancy info and menstrual period, signature
Patient identification info, patient history
reasons why the exam took so long
5
Identify what is the most binding of the obligatory secrets
The patient- physician secret
The best friend secret
The professional secret
6
What are the five stages of coming to terms with death
Dramatic outbursts at family members
Denial,, anxiety, depression, grieving and hopelessness
Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression, and Acceptance
7
caring can vary among the individual and cultures
True
False
8
The opposite of deontology is Teleology
False
True
9
what administrative law governs
Deals with licensing and regulation
Addresses wrongs against one party harming another
addresses wrongs against state
10
what is not an exception to patient confidentiality
a duty to warn third parties/circumstances surrounding HIV and AIDS
statute
A family member requesting medical information
disclose is mandated by patient consent
11
better communication can help decrease litigation risks.
False
True
12
The main goal of ALARA is to keep radiation exposure of patients below a level in which adverse effects are likely
True
False
13
6 steps Dowd Problem Solving Model
data analysis, Develop a plan of action
institution plan
problem Assessment, issue Isolation
outcome analysis
14
a patient in a persistent vegetative state is really in a coma.
False
True
15
The statutes of limitations is a law that sets the max amount of time parties involved have to initiate legal proceeding
True
False
16
Definition of passive suicide
Refusal of treatment by a person who knows that refusal will lead to death
The taking of one’s life through a conscious act
The act of knowingly ending one’s own life
17
components ethical questions usually involve are conflicts between values that are personal, cultural, or professional.
True
False
18
what percentage of patients file a lawsuit after suffering an injury from negligence.
3.7%
5%
10%
30%
19
a patient’s health literacy can affect the ability of imaging professional to deliver care.
False
True
20
four conditions that are used in the principle of double effect
proportionality must exist between good and evil effects
The action must be good or morally indifferent in itself
the agent must intend only the good effect and not the evil effect
thee evil effect cannot be a means to the good effect
21
communicating and providing standard care can help reduce the risk of litigation
False
True
22
Determine which answer is correct when identifying which exceptions to confidentiality may be debated
existence of a statutory duty to disclose
All the above
Requirement for patient authorization,
duty to warn third parties,& AIDS confidentiality and reporting.
23
written informed consent must be obtained for every procedure performed in the imaging department.
False
True
24
the components of a reasonable expectation of truth is Place of communication, Role of communicators, &Nature of truth
True
False
25
What are the obstacles to caring
scarcity of time, technical priorities , and Impact of personal life
Lack of training in caring for patients who are ill,
All the above
Lack of communication , Societal pressures, and Lack of faith in self
26
Definition of active suicide is the taking of one’s life through a conscious act
False
True
27
what is professional and human caring practiced by imaging professionals based on?
individual and institutional values
Common sense
The patients needs
28
Defamation is proven when the publisher is at fault toatleast thedegreeof negligence&harmwascommitted bc of allegation
True
False
29
Imaging professionals and students are an integral part of the risk management program.
True
False
30
The rational choice principle commands the surrogate to deny choice over what the patient would have chosen
True
False
31
Identify what good encompasses proper behavior within
Manners, trust, and respect
following rules and regulation
Law, custom, relationship, and contract
the good of personal morals
32
confidentiality concerns the keeping of secrets
False
True
33
Decisions concerning the goodness of life should be the person’s own determination.
False
True
34
Identify why it is important for imaging professionals to keep secrets about patients and co-workers
So your secrets are not told
Implied promise of secrecy, the good of society and the profession.
Secrets should not be kept
To not gossip
35
informed consent should include
risks, benefits, alternative treatment, and expected outcomes if treatment is rejected
True
False
36
Define collegial model
Cooperative method of providing health care for the patient.
Describes a more business relationship between the provider and patient.
37
Define assault
deliberate act where one person threatens to harm another without consent
Touching a person without consent
unintentional tort involving duty
Holding someone hostage
38
informed consent is not needed in which situation?
before a life saving surgery
Emergency situations or therapeutic privileges
before a procedure
39
Identify an example of an exception to the duty of confidentiality in regards to patient authorization
When patients tell their dog their medical history
When patients put their mental and physical state at issue in a lawsuit
40
Timely distribution of reports to a physician is a source of litigation in radiology
True
False
41
Identify statements about technical detail issues to include film identification
Liability has been imposed in cases on incorrect id of films and mix-ups
Films must be marked correctly for rt and lt orientation
Films must be marked to include patients height and weight
if films are marked incorrectly no further action will be enforced.
42
Safety is an important concern in radiology departments
False
True
43
Recall how the informed consent helps make the patient more knowledgeable about their proposed treatments.
Enables patients to maintain dignity, independence, and autonomy.
Does not allow the patient to make informed decisions.
44
Statements regarding case law in various jurisdictions
Case law is binding only in the jurisdiction where the case is decided
Case law decisions cannot get help from others.
Courts in one jurisdiction often consider decisions in others for guidance.
45
battery is touching to which the victim has not consented
False
True
46
Recall what incident reports are used for
To allow others to file complaints when they feel their feelings are hurt
To immediately investigate the circumstances of the incident and correct
to maintain confidentiality
To publish immediately so that it is bad behavior is revealed
47
physicians play a crucial role in the informed consent process
True
False
48
negligence is unintentional tort involving duty, breach of duty, injury, and causation
True
False
49
Define res ipsa loquitur means "The thing speaks for itself"
True
False
50
Select the organization that the patient care partnership was published by
The organization of patient advocates
The American Hospital Association
The corporate of hospital affairs
The association of patient health
51
Determine if the imaging professional is ULTIMATELY responsible for obtaining informed consent from the patient.
False
True
52
What are the elements of communication
The environment, Listening, and Feedback
The speaker/sender
All the above
The language spoken or body language
53
from a legal perspective an imaging department’s documents can be held discoverable in a lawsuit
True
False
54
What type of law(s) lawsuits involving imaging professionals are generally brought under Tort Law
True
False
55
The duty to maintain confidentiality may come into conflict with the duty to disclose information to the 3rd partypayers
True
False
56
Identify what values clarification does for the imaging professional
enables imaging professional to discover, analyze,prioritize what they have
disorganizes values into a system
57
The ability to make a decision for or against surgery or treatment is a scenario regarding patient autonomy
False
True
58
patient privacy is legally protected by
The government
State laws, Federal laws,and Hospital operating policies
HIPAA
59
Veracity Is the obligation to tell the truth and not lie or deceive others.
False
True
60
defamation is making of a true statement to a third party that is helpful to another’s reputation
False
True
61
Questions concerning passive and active suicide are quality of life issues for imaging patients
True
False
62
What is the definition of professionalism
Being successful in what you do and how high up you are in your job
awareness of the conduct, aims, and qualities defining a given profession
A way of performing a given job with integrity.
Making more money than your co-workers.
63
breach of patient confidentiality is a patient's private information is disclosed to a third party without their consent
False
True
64
Suicide in general is the act of knowingly ending one’s own life
False
True
65
Determine why patients may be given the patient care partnership document upon entering the hospital
The right to know the identity of physicians, nurses, and other HC provider
To understand expectations, rights, and responsibilities regarding their HC
To find out what thread count their sheets are
To know what they are serving for lunch
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what an employee should do if they are served with interrogatories regarding any legal action
tell truth under oath to all questions. Answers will be used in the trial
only tell part of the truth in order to cover all liabilities.
Not reveal any information
