ARRT Patient Care Practice Exam

Forms of intentional misconduct include:

1. Slander only

2. Invasion of privacy only

3. Slander and invasion of privacy only

4. All of the above

The correct answer is: All of the above

Intentional misconduct refers to actions taken with the intent to harm or violate the rights of another individual. In the context of patient care, this can encompass various forms of wrongful behavior. Slander involves making false spoken statements that damage an individual's reputation. When these statements pertain to a patient or healthcare professional, they can lead to significant harm to personal or professional standing. Invasion of privacy entails violating a person's right to keep their personal information private. In healthcare, this could mean sharing confidential patient information without consent, which can lead not only to emotional distress but also to legal repercussions. Since both slander and invasion of privacy are forms of intentional misconduct, and there are other forms of misconduct beyond these two, the most comprehensive answer includes both of these actions along with any additional types of intentional misconduct that might exist. Therefore, indicating that all listed forms are intentional misconduct is accurate.