Law & Ethics For Health Professions 7Th Edition By Karen Judson – Test Bank

Law & Ethics For Health Professions 7Th Edition By Karen Judson – Test Bank

Chapter 03

Working in Health Care

Multiple Choice Questions

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 

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

ABHES: none
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
Bloom’s: Remember
CAAHEP: IX.C.5. Discuss licensure and certification as it applies to healthcare providers
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Est Time: 0-1 minute
Learning Outcome: 03.01
Topic: Licensure, certification, registration and accreditation

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 

 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. 

ABHES: none
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
Bloom’s: Understand
CAAHEP: IX.C.5. Discuss licensure and certification as it applies to healthcare providers
Difficulty: 2 Medium
Est Time: 0-1 minute
Learning Outcome: 03.01
Topic: Licensure, certification, registration and accreditation

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 

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

ABHES: none
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
Bloom’s: Remember
CAAHEP: IX.C.5. Discuss licensure and certification as it applies to healthcare providers
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Est Time: 0-1 minute
Learning Outcome: 03.01
Topic: Licensure, certification, registration and accreditation