Question 1

An action so egregious that it "speaks for itself" is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  res judicata. 
B)  res ipsa loquitur. 
C)  stare decisis. 
D)  respondeat superior. 
E)  none of the above. 
A)  res judicata. 
B)  res ipsa loquitur. 
C)  stare decisis. 
D)  respondeat superior. 
E)  none of the above.

Question 2

A durable power of attorney for healthcare is only valid for 90 days.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Compensatory damages are money awarded by the court to make up for emotional pain and suffering.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Eugenics is a sterilization performed to save the life of the mother.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Schedule III, IV, and V drugs can be refilled up to five times.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Mandatory maternity leaves violate the law since the Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978 was added as an amendment to Title VII.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

An insurance copayment is usually around $10-$20.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The physicians in an associate practice will share responsibility for the facility, staff, and legal actions of the other members of the group.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A nurse who provides support for a physician-employer's felonious action

Accepted Answer

A)  is innocent under the doctrine of respondeat superior. 
B)  may still be liable even though covered under the doctrine of respondeat superior. 
C)  is acting within the scope of practice for a nurse. 
D)  is supportive of the bond between an employer and employee and thus not guilty of the felony. 
E)  should countersue his or her employer. 
A)  is innocent under the doctrine of respondeat superior. 
B)  may still be liable even though covered under the doctrine of respondeat superior. 
C)  is acting within the scope of practice for a nurse. 
D)  is supportive of the bond between an employer and employee and thus not guilty of the felony. 
E)  should countersue his or her employer.

Question 10

A contract is not valid if

Accepted Answer

A)  it is not in writing. 
B)  the patient does not have a complete understanding of all parts of it. 
C)  there is nothing offered by the patient in return. 
D)  b and c. 
E)  a, b, and c. 
A)  it is not in writing. 
B)  the patient does not have a complete understanding of all parts of it. 
C)  there is nothing offered by the patient in return. 
D)  b and c. 
E)  a, b, and c.

Question 11

The branch of law covering government regulations is administrative law.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

When a patient's reputation is injured as a result of a statement made to another person about a patient's medical condition, this is called

Accepted Answer

A)  libel. 
B)  slander. 
C)  embezzlement. 
D)  discovery. 
E)  stare decisis. 
A)  libel. 
B)  slander. 
C)  embezzlement. 
D)  discovery. 
E)  stare decisis.

Question 13

A medical practice that is managed by a board of directors is called a

Accepted Answer

A)  partnership. 
B)  proprietorship. 
C)  corporation. 
D)  franchise. 
E)  all of the above. 
A)  partnership. 
B)  proprietorship. 
C)  corporation. 
D)  franchise. 
E)  all of the above.

Question 14

Utilitarianism is an ethical approach in which the benefit of the decision outweighs the cost.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Viatical settlements are handled by lawyers and insurance companies for the terminally ill patient.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

A form of consequence-based ethics is

Accepted Answer

A)  rights-based ethics. 
B)  virtue-based ethics. 
C)  interpersonal ethics. 
D)  utilitarianism. 
E)  none of the above. 
A)  rights-based ethics. 
B)  virtue-based ethics. 
C)  interpersonal ethics. 
D)  utilitarianism. 
E)  none of the above.

Question 17

A procedure in which a donor's sperm is inserted into a woman's uterus is

Accepted Answer

A)  illegal. 
B)  unethical. 
C)  immoral. 
D)  AID. 
E)  all of the above. 
A)  illegal. 
B)  unethical. 
C)  immoral. 
D)  AID. 
E)  all of the above.

Question 18

Confidential information that is told by a patient to a physician or attorney is

Accepted Answer

A)  proximate cause. 
B)  precedent. 
C)  the prudent person rule. 
D)  privileged communication. 
E)  public duty. 
A)  proximate cause. 
B)  precedent. 
C)  the prudent person rule. 
D)  privileged communication. 
E)  public duty.

Question 19

A viatical settlement is

Accepted Answer

A)  illegal. 
B)  immoral. 
C)  handled by an insurance company. 
D)  not always beneficial to the patient. 
E)  c and d. 
A)  illegal. 
B)  immoral. 
C)  handled by an insurance company. 
D)  not always beneficial to the patient. 
E)  c and d.

Question 20

Healthcare professionals should

Accepted Answer

A)  discuss a patient's medical condition with others as often as possible to gain other perspectives about the patient. 
B)  never promise a cure. 
C)  avoid contact with the patient's family members. 
D)  hide when a process server attempts to serve the physician with a subpoena. 
E)  none of the above. 
A)  discuss a patient's medical condition with others as often as possible to gain other perspectives about the patient. 
B)  never promise a cure. 
C)  avoid contact with the patient's family members. 
D)  hide when a process server attempts to serve the physician with a subpoena. 
E)  none of the above.

An action so egregious that it "speaks for itself" is an example of

A durable power of attorney for healthcare is only valid for 90 days.

Compensatory damages are money awarded by the court to make up for emotional pain and suffering.

Eugenics is a sterilization performed to save the life of the mother.

Schedule III, IV, and V drugs can be refilled up to five times.

Mandatory maternity leaves violate the law since the Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978 was added as an amendment to Title VII.

An insurance copayment is usually around $10-$20.

The physicians in an associate practice will share responsibility for the facility, staff, and legal actions of the other members of the group.

A nurse who provides support for a physician-employer's felonious action

A contract is not valid if

The branch of law covering government regulations is administrative law.

When a patient's reputation is injured as a result of a statement made to another person about a patient's medical condition, this is called

A medical practice that is managed by a board of directors is called a

Utilitarianism is an ethical approach in which the benefit of the decision outweighs the cost.

Viatical settlements are handled by lawyers and insurance companies for the terminally ill patient.

A form of consequence-based ethics is

A procedure in which a donor's sperm is inserted into a woman's uterus is

Confidential information that is told by a patient to a physician or attorney is

A viatical settlement is

Healthcare professionals should

Introduction to Medical Law, Ethics, and Bioethics

The Legal System

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

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Death and Dying

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Exam 14: Comprehensive Exam

An action so egregious that it "speaks for itself" is an example of

A durable power of attorney for healthcare is only valid for 90 days.

Compensatory damages are money awarded by the court to make up for emotional pain and suffering.

Eugenics is a sterilization performed to save the life of the mother.

Schedule III, IV, and V drugs can be refilled up to five times.

Mandatory maternity leaves violate the law since the Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978 was added as an amendment to Title VII.

An insurance copayment is usually around $10-$20.

The physicians in an associate practice will share responsibility for the facility, staff, and legal actions of the other members of the group.

A nurse who provides support for a physician-employer's felonious action

A contract is not valid if

The branch of law covering government regulations is administrative law.

When a patient's reputation is injured as a result of a statement made to another person about a patient's medical condition, this is called

A medical practice that is managed by a board of directors is called a

Utilitarianism is an ethical approach in which the benefit of the decision outweighs the cost.

Viatical settlements are handled by lawyers and insurance companies for the terminally ill patient.

A form of consequence-based ethics is

A procedure in which a donor's sperm is inserted into a woman's uterus is

Confidential information that is told by a patient to a physician or attorney is

A viatical settlement is

Healthcare professionals should

Introduction to Medical Law, Ethics, and Bioethics

The Legal System

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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