Which of the following legislative rulings requires medical facilities to inform patients of their rights to choose the types and extent of medical care available and their legal right to advance directives?

a. Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act
b. Patient Self-Determination Act
c. Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act
d. Affordable Care Act


b

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A. II, III, and IV only B. I, II, III, and IV C. I and II only D. I, II, and III only

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How many basic Joint Commission standards serve as a guide to the proper method of operating a hospital?

a. Two b. Four c. Six d. Nine

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The major adverse reaction to antimycobacterial agents such as isoniazid and rifampin is

a. hepatotoxicity. b. flulike symptoms. c. ototoxicity. d. optic neuritis.

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Name the five health science career pathways

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