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health science safety and regulations

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1. Violations of which of the following can result in fines up to $1.5 million and/or incarceration?
A. Affordable Care Act (ACA)
B. Patient bill of rights
C. Advanced directive
D. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
D
`2. Which organization is an independent, not-for-profit organization?
A. World Health Organization (WHO)
B. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
C. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
D. Joint Commission (JC)
D
3. Which organization is a subdivision of the United Nations?
A. World Health Organization (WHO)
B. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
C. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
D. Joint Commission (JC)
A
4. Which of the following defines rules on who may see a patient's personal and medical information?
A. Affordable Care Act (ACA)
B. Patient bill of rights
C. Advanced directive
D. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
D
5. Which of the following is NOT a tip for handling hazardous materials safely as stated in the presentation?
A. Ensure good ventilation
B. Involve at least three people
C. Use smallest amount necessary
D. Wear protective equipment
B
6. Rafael spilled a hazardous chemical in the lab. According to the segment, what is the first thing he should do?
A. Report the spill to the appropriate authority
B. Read the material safety data sheet for the chemical
C. Take steps to contain and minimize the effect of the spill
D. Warn others to avoid the area and set up appropriate signage and barricades
C
`7. Which of the following most accurately describes toxins?
A. Substances which cause discomfort
B. Substances which harm the body
C. Substances which increase costs
D. Substances which prevent disease
B
8. Which of the following is NOT a benefit of recycling as stated in the presentation?
A. Has a positive environmental impact
B. Increases employment opportunities
C. Can reduce costs of waste disposal
D. Increases business social responsibility
B
9. Which of the following accurately defines proxy?
A. A sum of money granted to assist with the purchase of insurance
B. A person who can make decisions on a patient's behalf
C. An organization set up to protect a patient's rights
D. A serious violation of legal standards in health care
B
10. Which of the following organizations primary role is to accredit health care organizations?
A. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
B. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
C. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
D. Joint Commission (JC)
D
11. Advanced directives are most often governed by laws made at which level of government?
A. City
B. County
C. State
D. National
C
12. Exit and escape routes are also known as which of the following? A. Methods of emulation
B. Means of egress
C. Manners of enunciation
D. Modes of entreat
B
13. Which of the following does the patient bill of rights NOT typically include?
A. The promise to post and review the current cost of every procedure offered
B. The promise to provide fair and equal treatment to all patients
C. The promise to provide patients enough information to make informed consent
D. The promise to ensure confidentiality of patient health care records
A
`14.Violations of privacy in health care are primarily governed by which type of law?
A. Maritime law
B. Labor law
C. Civil law
D. Criminal law
C
15. Cory has discovered unsafe working conditions at the hospital where he works, but when he told his boss, she did not address it. With whom should he file a complaint?
A. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
B. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
C. His city government's health and safety department
D. His state government's health and safety department
B
16 Which organization has personnel stationed in more than 50 countries?
A. World Health Organization (WHO)
B. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
C. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
D. National Institute of Health (NIH)
B
17. Which organization is the leading agency for medical research?
A. World Health Organization (WHO)
B. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
C. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
D. National Institute of Health (NIH)
D
18. Which organization advocates for the rights of workers through regulation and enforcement?
A. World Health Organization (WHO)
B. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
C. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
D. Joint Commission (JC)
C
19. Which of the following are noise levels least likely to affect as stated in the presentation?
A. Sleep
B. Heart rate and blood pressure
C. Breathing rate and air quality
D. Communication
C
20. Which of the following is an example of a legal standard in health care?
A. Encouraging and maintaining trust
B. Having concern for life and health
C. Providing equal treatment
D. Maintaining proper licensure
D
21. Which form of drug testing can detect past usage up to an estimated 90 days, which is further back than other tests?
A. Hair
B. Saliva
C. Breathalyzer
D. Urine
A
22. Spoiled beef is being used to make hamburgers and sold at Bobblehead Burger Stands nationwide. Which organization is responsible for issuing a recall to ensure all contaminated food is removed from every facility?
A. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
B. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
C. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
D. Joint Commission (JC)
C
23. Which of the following requires people get health insurance?
A. Affordable Care Act (ACA)
B. Patient bill of rights
C. Advanced directive
D. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
A
24. Decibel meters can be used to measure which of the following? A. Levels of hazardous materials
B. Levels of waste
C. Noise levels
D. Substance abuse levels
C
25.According to the segment, which of the following is NOT included on a material safety data sheet?
A. Routes of exposure
B. Measures for control
C. First-aid procedures
D. Practical uses
D
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