Rights and responsibilities of the provider quiz
1. which of the following is included in the legal rights of physicians?
a) the right to choose payment types
b) the right to choose treatment
c) the right to refuse to refer a second opinion
d) the right to refuse to treat a patient in an emergency situation
2. a nurse is busy on the unit and forgets to provide wound care to a patient. what should the nurse do in this case?
a) the nurse should provide the wound care when she discovers her mistake and not to mention it to the patient.
b) the nurse should provide the wound care when she discovers her mistake and report it to the ordering physician and to the patient.
c) the nurse should notify the patient of her mistake and provide the wound care that was ordered.
d) the nurse should notify another nurse of the mistake and ask the nurse to provide the wound care.
3. because there is still a stigma attached to aids, it is important to respect the of patients having an hiv or aids test.
a) confidentiality
b) loyalty
c) empathy
d) honesty
4. which of the following is the most reliable method to identify a patient within the hospital setting prior to receiving an ordered medication?
a) ask the patient to repeat his name to you
b) ask the patient to repeat his name an check his identification band
c) check his name on the official chart attached to his bed or door.
d) ask a family member to verify the patient's name.
5. if a patient enters a medical office with an emergency situation, the physician
a) can legally and ethically turn the patient away.
b) can ethically turn the patient away, but cannot legally.
c) can legally turn the patient away, but ethically should not.
d) cannot ethically or legally turn the patient away.
6. which situation is an example of a time when a health care provider should understand her limits when making decisions and providing care to a patient?
a) when a provider is experiencing pain from a traumatic injury
b) when a provider is diagnosed with a chronic illness that is medically stabled
c) when a provider is tired, but mentally clear and alert
d) when a provider is working alone with no input from other team members
7. you are a physician who is scheduled to meet with a registered patient in your clinic who has been verbally abusive to your staff in the pass and not compliant with treatment. which of the following is acceptable under your physician rights?
a) you must treat the patient under all circumstances.
b) you do not have the right to refuse to treat the patient because he has paid for the visit.
c) you can legally refuse to treat the patient, but you must provide a referral to another provider.
d) you can legally refuse to treat the patient because it is not an emergency situation
8. a close friend of a patient's calls the hospital and requests an update on the diagnosis of the patient. you are the nurse taking care of the patient. what is the best response to the caller?
a) provide the update and diagnosis to the friend because the friend seems to be worried.
b) let the friend know that you are not able to provide the information for confidentiality reasons.
c) provide the friend with the physician's name and number and recommend that the friend call the physician directly.
d) let the friend know that he can call the office of medical records for an update on the patient's condition.
9. legally, a physician working in an emergency room of a hospital
a) may ask first about the patient's insurance or payment prior to treating.
b) may select which patients to treat.
c) must treat anyone who is ill, but may dismiss patients they have agreed to treat if they cannot pay.
d) must treat a patient during an emergency situation even if that patient cannot pay.
10. which of the following is an example of a situation when a physician can refuse to provide treatment to a patient?
a) when the family does not agree with the patient's decision
b) when the patient asks for treatment that is against the personal beliefs of the physician
c) when the patient questions the physician and asks for a second opinion
d) when the patient is uncooperative and not following medical advice