Healthcare Employment Quiz: Key Labor Laws and Rights Explained

Score for this attempt: 50 out of 50 Submitted Feb 17 at 5:10am This attempt took 34 minutes. Question 1 2.5 / 2.5 pts The _______, an amendment to the Federal Labor Standards Act, was passed to address wage disparities based on gender. Rehabilitation Act Equal Pay Act Age Discrimination in Employment Act Family Medical Leave Act Question 2 2.5 / 2.5 pts An employee can be terminated with no recourse if: the employee was participating in union activities. the workforce was being changed from exempt to nonexempt status. the termination was for financial reasons or other legitimate business reasons. the employer gave 60 days' notice and one month severance pay. Question 3 2.5 / 2.5 pts Employers have a responsibility to: abuse employees. communicate veiled threats to employees in the workplace. intimidate employees in the workplace. treat employees with dignity and respect. Question 4 2.5 / 2.5 pts An organization's affirmative action plan would not include:

nondiscrimination on the basis of race or color, religion, sex, national origin, age, handicap, or veteran status. the collection and analysis of data on the race and sex of all applicants for employment. discrimination on the basis of race or color, religion, sex, national origin, age, handicap, or veteran status. a statement in the personnel policy/procedure manuals and employee handbooks that would read, for example, "Health Care Facility, Inc., is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.” Question 5 2.5 / 2.5 pts Hospitals can protect themselves from successful wrongful discharge litigation by: not having a personnel manual. inserting specific disclaimer language in their employee handbooks and having contractual relationships with employees. creating manuals for fire safety. requiring strict time clock requirements. Question 6 2.5 / 2.5 pts The _______ prohibits private employers and state and local governments from discriminating on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Civil Rights Act of 1964 Equal Pay Act Rehabilitation Act of 1973 Taft–Hartley Act Question 7 2.5 / 2.5 pts Discharge of employees on the basis of disability, age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, pregnancy, union membership, and reporting safety violation with various governmental agencies is prohibited by __________ policy.

implied private contract public Question 8 2.5 / 2.5 pts When a caregiver question's an order for treatment for a patient, the caregiver should first: request that the compliance officer review the case. notify the patient's family. discuss the order or other concerns regarding the patient's care with the attending physician. request that the ethics organization's committee review the patient's care. Question 9 2.5 / 2.5 pts Employees have a right to: be free from sexual harassment. come to work at least 15 minutes late. above average evaluations. three daily coffee breaks. Question 10 2.5 / 2.5 pts A _______ contract permits the hiring of nonunion employees but requires that new employees join the union. closed-door union-shop closed-shop open-door

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Question 11 2.5 / 2.5 pts Carlie was terminated for making a good-faith report as to the hospital's noncompliance with the drug inventory and recordkeeping requirements required under Oregon regulations. Which of the following is true? Her report fulfilled an unimportant societal obligation. This case should have been prevented from going forward, favoring the employer's actions. The employer's conduct, including false statements that Carlie was a drug addict, would be an acceptable reason for terminating Carlie. Carlie's employer may not discharge her for making such a report. Question 12 2.5 / 2.5 pts Caregivers have a right to refuse to participate in certain aspects of patient care and treatment when there is a conflict: for no particular reason or beliefs. with one's ethics or religious beliefs . with one's paternalistic views. with one's personal opinion. Question 13 2.5 / 2.5 pts Even when a contracted employee's job is secure and job performance is satisfactory, the employee can be terminated with no recourse if: the workforce was being changed from exempt to nonexempt status. the employee gives 60 days' notice and one month severance. the employee wanted to bring in a union. it is for financial reasons or other legitimate business reasons. Question 14 2.5 / 2.5 pts

The _______ establishes minimum wages and maximum hours of employment. Equal Pay Act Taft–Hartley Act Fair Labor Standards Act Landrum–Griffin amendments Question 15 2.5 / 2.5 pts Employees–employer relationships are regulated by: state laws only. both state and federal laws. federal laws only. local ordinances only. Question 16 2.5 / 2.5 pts The best way for the human resources manager to prevent negligent hiring litigation for the employer is to become familiar with the risks and avoid hiring workers who are likely to become problematic employees. The organization should: take appropriate precautions to review each applicant's background and past work behavior. include inappropriate language in the organization's policies and procedures, reserving the right to add, delete, and or revise the same. develop an application that unrealistically determines an applicant's qualifications before hiring. develop vague policies and procedures on hiring, disciplining, and terminating employees. Question 17 2.5 / 2.5 pts Caregivers are expected to: be paternalistic at all times.

report unethical conduct. honor family wishes over patient wishes. assume responsibilities beyond their capabilities. Question 18 2.5 / 2.5 pts Terminating an employee for no cause has in some states been scrutinized by the courts. The brave employee can win a case for wrongful discharge by demonstrating: the language in the employee handbook could be read as a binding contract if there are no disclaimers. the employer refused to give reason for termination in writing. other employees were discharged in the same manner. the employee feels he or she has not been discharged for just cause. Question 19 2.5 / 2.5 pts When an employee is dismissed and sues the employer for defamation because of statements placed in the employee's personnel file, a complete defense to that suit would be: there were credible witnesses to the event truth of the statements that were made the employee was always a problem the employer had never had a defamation action brought against it prior to this one Question 20 2.5 / 2.5 pts Which of the following is a responsibility of caregivers? To listen to each patient's concerns To be paternalistic in their approach to patient care To know what is best for each patient

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