Law & Ethics for Health Professions By Karen Judson – Test Bank

Law & Ethics for Health Professions By Karen Judson – Test Bank

Law & Ethics for Health Professions (Judson, Revised), 8e

Chapter 3   Working in Health Care

1) A valid out-of-state license is accepted as the basis for issuing a license in a second state without reexamination. This is called

A) Certification.

B) Accreditation.

C) Registration.

D) Reciprocity.

E) Endorsement.

Answer:  D

Explanation:  Reciprocity is when a second state accepts the first state’s credentials for licensing a healthcare provider. Certification, registration, and accreditation are not licensure methods. Endorsement is on a case-by-case basis and infrequently used.

Difficulty: 1 Easy

Topic:  Licensure, Certification, and Registration

Bloom’s:  Remember

ABHES:  4.f. Comply with federal, state, and local health laws and regulations as they relate to healthcare settings

Accessibility:  Keyboard Navigation

CAAHEP:  X.C.5. Discuss licensure and certification as it applies to healthcare providers

2) Which of the following credentials is a voluntary, national examination that shows the level of competency for an individual?

A) Certification

B) Accreditation

C) Registration

D) Reciprocity

E) Endorsement

Answer:  A

Explanation:  Certification and registration are both voluntary, but certification will require an exam. Reciprocity is when a second state accepts the first state’s credentials for licensing a health care provider. Licensure is a mandatory process. Accreditation is used for organizations, not individuals. Endorsement is on a case-by-case basis and infrequently used.

Difficulty: 2 Medium

Topic:  Licensure, Certification, and Registration

Bloom’s:  Understand

ABHES:  1. c. Describe and comprehend medical assisting credentialing requirements, the process to obtain the credential and the importance of credentialing

Accessibility:  Keyboard Navigation

CAAHEP:  X.C.5. Discuss licensure and certification as it applies to healthcare providers

3) Which of these credentials is mandatory for certain health professionals to practice in their field?

A) Certification

B) Accreditation

C) Registration

D) Reciprocity

E) Licensure

Answer:  E

Explanation:  Licensure is a mandatory process. Reciprocity is when a second state accepts the first state’s credentials for licensing a healthcare provider. Certification, registration, and accreditation are not licensure methods.

Difficulty: 1 Easy

Topic:  Licensure, Certification, and Registration

Bloom’s:  Remember

ABHES:  4.f. Comply with federal, state, and local health laws and regulations as they relate to healthcare settings

Accessibility:  Keyboard Navigation

CAAHEP:  X.C.5. Discuss licensure and certification as it applies to healthcare providers