Question 1

Which carries the punishment of fines or imprisonment in jail for up to a year?

Accepted Answer

A)  A misdemeanor 
B)  A felony 
C)  Negligence 
D)  Battery 
A)  A misdemeanor 
B)  A felony 
C)  Negligence 
D)  Battery A

Question 2

A contract between the patient and the physician can be terminated for

Accepted Answer

A)  failure to follow instructions on the part of the patient. 
B)  missed appointments by the patient. 
C)  failure to pay for services. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  failure to follow instructions on the part of the patient. 
B)  missed appointments by the patient. 
C)  failure to pay for services. 
D)  all of the above. D

Question 3

Failure or omission to perform professional duties to an accepted level is called

Accepted Answer

A)  fraud. 
B)  negligence. 
C)  unintentional tort. 
D)  consideration. 
A)  fraud. 
B)  negligence. 
C)  unintentional tort. 
D)  consideration. B

Question 4

Which of the following best defines an expressed contract?

Accepted Answer

A)  Agreement is shown through inference by signs, inaction, or silence 
B)  Agreement is entered into orally clearly stated) or in writing 
C)  Failure to comply with the terms of the agreement 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Agreement is shown through inference by signs, inaction, or silence 
B)  Agreement is entered into orally clearly stated) or in writing 
C)  Failure to comply with the terms of the agreement 
D)  All of the above

Question 5

A court order for a witness and certain documents to appear in court is a

Accepted Answer

A)  deposition. 
B)  subpoena duces tecum. Slash deleted 
C)  discovery. 
D)  subpoena. 
A)  deposition. 
B)  subpoena duces tecum. Slash deleted 
C)  discovery. 
D)  subpoena.

Question 6

The federal court has jurisdiction a over case when

Accepted Answer

A)  the case relates to federal law. 
B)  the dispute occurred on or in international waters. 
C)  another country's citizen and a U.S. citizen are in dispute with a monetary value of over $75,000. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  the case relates to federal law. 
B)  the dispute occurred on or in international waters. 
C)  another country's citizen and a U.S. citizen are in dispute with a monetary value of over $75,000. 
D)  all of the above.

Question 7

Civil law is commonly handled and settled

Accepted Answer

A)  by the judge. 
B)  by the governor. 
C)  outside the courtroom. 
D)  by the federal government. 
A)  by the judge. 
B)  by the governor. 
C)  outside the courtroom. 
D)  by the federal government.

Question 8

Statutes are laws passed by

Accepted Answer

A)  the state legislature. 
B)  Congress. 
C)  the president. 
D)  Congress or the state legislature. 
A)  the state legislature. 
B)  Congress. 
C)  the president. 
D)  Congress or the state legislature.

Question 9

Which definition is the best for precedent?

Accepted Answer

A)  The ruling of a current case that is applied to a current case when the facts are different 
B)  The ruling in an early case that is applied to a subsequent case when the facts are the same 
C)  Let the decision stand 
D)  Liability for an injury to another person even if there was no intent to harm the other person 
A)  The ruling of a current case that is applied to a current case when the facts are different 
B)  The ruling in an early case that is applied to a subsequent case when the facts are the same 
C)  Let the decision stand 
D)  Liability for an injury to another person even if there was no intent to harm the other person

Question 10

Professional exercise of the type of care that a reasonable person would use in a similar circumstance is

Accepted Answer

A)  the standard of care. 
B)  negligence. 
C)  a breach. 
D)  an unintentional tort. 
A)  the standard of care. 
B)  negligence. 
C)  a breach. 
D)  an unintentional tort.

Question 11

When testifying in court, it is important to

Accepted Answer

A)  tell the truth. 
B)  state the facts. 
C)  include your opinion. 
D)  a and b. 
A)  tell the truth. 
B)  state the facts. 
C)  include your opinion. 
D)  a and b.

Question 12

A rule or law made by an agency is called a/an

Accepted Answer

A)  bill. 
B)  regulation. 
C)  statute. 
D)  act. 
A)  bill. 
B)  regulation. 
C)  statute. 
D)  act.

Question 13

Congress is the _____ branch of the federal government for the United States.

Accepted Answer

A)  executive 
B)  legislative 
C)  judicial 
D)  constitutional 
A)  executive 
B)  legislative 
C)  judicial 
D)  constitutional

Question 14

The purpose of a constitution is to

Accepted Answer

A)  set up a government. 
B)  define the power of the government to act. 
C)  set limits on the government's power. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  set up a government. 
B)  define the power of the government to act. 
C)  set limits on the government's power. 
D)  all of the above.

Question 15

Intentional torts include

Accepted Answer

A)  assault and battery. 
B)  defamation. 
C)  false imprisonment. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  assault and battery. 
B)  defamation. 
C)  false imprisonment. 
D)  all of the above.

Question 16

Action taken to confine a patient against his or her will is

Accepted Answer

A)  defamation. 
B)  false imprisonment. 
C)  assault. 
D)  battery. 
A)  defamation. 
B)  false imprisonment. 
C)  assault. 
D)  battery.

Question 17

An expert witness is considered to have

Accepted Answer

A)  knowledge of the crime committed. 
B)  a legal background for example, a lawyer). 
C)  knowledge or experience beyond the jury. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  knowledge of the crime committed. 
B)  a legal background for example, a lawyer). 
C)  knowledge or experience beyond the jury. 
D)  all of the above.

Question 18

Which of the following is the lowest to highest division of the state courts?

Accepted Answer

A)  Municipal, circuit, supreme 
B)  Circuit, municipal, supreme 
C)  Supreme, circuit, municipal 
D)  Municipal, supreme, circuit 
A)  Municipal, circuit, supreme 
B)  Circuit, municipal, supreme 
C)  Supreme, circuit, municipal 
D)  Municipal, supreme, circuit

Question 19

The person being sued in a court of law is the

Accepted Answer

A)  plaintiff. 
B)  jury. 
C)  defendant. 
D)  litigator. 
A)  plaintiff. 
B)  jury. 
C)  defendant. 
D)  litigator.

Question 20

The result of breaking a criminal law may be

Accepted Answer

A)  a fine. 
B)  imprisonment. 
C)  loss of a medical license. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  a fine. 
B)  imprisonment. 
C)  loss of a medical license. 
D)  all of the above.

Which carries the punishment of fines or imprisonment in jail for up to a year?

A contract between the patient and the physician can be terminated for

Failure or omission to perform professional duties to an accepted level is called

Which of the following best defines an expressed contract?

A court order for a witness and certain documents to appear in court is a

The federal court has jurisdiction a over case when

Civil law is commonly handled and settled

Statutes are laws passed by

Which definition is the best for precedent?

Professional exercise of the type of care that a reasonable person would use in a similar circumstance is

When testifying in court, it is important to

A rule or law made by an agency is called a/an

Congress is the _____ branch of the federal government for the United States.

The purpose of a constitution is to

Intentional torts include

Action taken to confine a patient against his or her will is

An expert witness is considered to have

Which of the following is the lowest to highest division of the state courts?

The person being sued in a court of law is the

The result of breaking a criminal law may be

Introduction to Medical Law, Ethics, and Bioethics

Importance of the Legal System for the Physician and the Healthcare Professional

Todays Healthcare Environment

The Physicianpatient Relationship

Professional Liability and Medical Malpractice

Public Duties of the Physician and the Health Care Professional

Workplace Law and Ethics

The Medical Record

Patient Confidentiality and Hipaa

Ethical and Bioethical Issues in Medicine

Ethical Issues Relating to Life

Death and Dying

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Exam 2: The Legal System

Which carries the punishment of fines or imprisonment in jail for up to a year?

A contract between the patient and the physician can be terminated for

Failure or omission to perform professional duties to an accepted level is called

Which of the following best defines an expressed contract?

A court order for a witness and certain documents to appear in court is a

The federal court has jurisdiction a over case when

Civil law is commonly handled and settled

Statutes are laws passed by

Which definition is the best for precedent?

Professional exercise of the type of care that a reasonable person would use in a similar circumstance is

When testifying in court, it is important to

A rule or law made by an agency is called a/an

Congress is the _____ branch of the federal government for the United States.

The purpose of a constitution is to

Intentional torts include

Action taken to confine a patient against his or her will is

An expert witness is considered to have

Which of the following is the lowest to highest division of the state courts?

The person being sued in a court of law is the

The result of breaking a criminal law may be

Introduction to Medical Law, Ethics, and Bioethics

Importance of the Legal System for the Physician and the Healthcare Professional

Todays Healthcare Environment

The Physicianpatient Relationship

Professional Liability and Medical Malpractice

Public Duties of the Physician and the Health Care Professional

Workplace Law and Ethics

The Medical Record

Patient Confidentiality and Hipaa

Ethical and Bioethical Issues in Medicine

Ethical Issues Relating to Life

Death and Dying

Comprehensive Exam

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