3.2 Ethics and law review

A(n) _____ is a legal document that grants another person the authority to make legal decisions for you

• 1. advance directive (AD)

• 1. durable power of attorney

• 1. do not resuscitate (DNR) document

• 1. informed consent form

Good Samaritan laws are designed to encourage healthcare providers to do which of the following without fear of being sued for negligence?

• 1. act as an ombudsman in an emergency situation

• 1. perform an examination in a healthcare facility

• 1. perform surgery in a healthcare facility

• 1. give first aid in an emergency situation

Which of the following is the responsibility of an ombudsman in a healthcare facility?

• 1. ensure patients are not abused

• 1. make diagnoses

• 1. protect the legal rights of patients

• 1. Both A and C are correct.

_____ protects a patient’s personal information by ensuring that only certain individuals have access to it.

• 1. Confidentiality

• 1. Reasonable care

• 1. Arbitration

• 1. Patient Self-Determination Act

Permission to perform a procedure or treatment cannot be given until a patient or guardian has signed a(n) _____ form

• 1. advance directive (AD)

• 1. do not resuscitate (DNR)

• 1. informed consent

• 1. durable power of attorney