Question 1

A neglect of understanding between two parties is a

Accepted Answer

A)  breach of duty. 
B)  dereliction of duty. 
C)  direct cause. 
D)  a and b. 
E)  proximate cause. 
A)  breach of duty. 
B)  dereliction of duty. 
C)  direct cause. 
D)  a and b. 
E)  proximate cause.

Question 2

Punitive damages are meant to punish the offender.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Claims-made insurance covers the insured party for all injuries and incidents that occurred while the policy was in effect regardless of when the claim was made.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Prescription pads should

Accepted Answer

A)  be readily available in every exam room for the physician's use. 
B)  not be left in exam room. 
C)  be kept in the physician's locked car. 
D)  be kept in a physician's locked bag. 
E)  b and d. 
A)  be readily available in every exam room for the physician's use. 
B)  not be left in exam room. 
C)  be kept in the physician's locked car. 
D)  be kept in a physician's locked bag. 
E)  b and d.

Question 5

An insurance company is an example of a third-party payer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A negligent action

Accepted Answer

A)  is one in which a person fails to perform an action that a reasonable person would have performed in a similar situation. 
B)  is always intentional. 
C)  is one in which there is a potential for punishment by loss of licensure. 
D)  is one in which there is a degree of protection under respondeat superior. 
E)  a, c, and d. 
A)  is one in which a person fails to perform an action that a reasonable person would have performed in a similar situation. 
B)  is always intentional. 
C)  is one in which there is a potential for punishment by loss of licensure. 
D)  is one in which there is a degree of protection under respondeat superior. 
E)  a, c, and d.

Question 7

Arguing before the court that the negligence was unintentional

Accepted Answer

A)  cannot be used as a malpractice defense. 
B)  is a legitimate argument. 
C)  is a criminal offense. 
D)  can result in imprisonment. 
E)  none of the above. 
A)  cannot be used as a malpractice defense. 
B)  is a legitimate argument. 
C)  is a criminal offense. 
D)  can result in imprisonment. 
E)  none of the above.

Question 8

Assumption of risk may prevent the plaintiff from recovering damages in a legal action.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Mercy killing is another term for voluntary euthanasia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Consent is implied by law

Accepted Answer

A)  in an emergency when a patient cannot give it. 
B)  when a patient reaches out an arm for the blood pressure cuff to be applied. 
C)  when a patient puts on a patient gown for a physical examination. 
D)  a and b only. 
E)  a, b, and c. 
A)  in an emergency when a patient cannot give it. 
B)  when a patient reaches out an arm for the blood pressure cuff to be applied. 
C)  when a patient puts on a patient gown for a physical examination. 
D)  a and b only. 
E)  a, b, and c.

Question 11

Using a third party for mediation requires a

Accepted Answer

A)  binding decision. 
B)  nonbinding decision. 
C)  negligent action that resulted in a death. 
D)  criminal case. 
E)  a and c. 
A)  binding decision. 
B)  nonbinding decision. 
C)  negligent action that resulted in a death. 
D)  criminal case. 
E)  a and c.

Question 12

The privacy rule is covered under HIPAA.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Based on the principles of the AMA, a physician cannot refuse to treat a patient who wishes to have an abortion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

One of the most common contracts used in the medical office is a/an

Accepted Answer

A)  subpoena. 
B)  signed contract. 
C)  implied contract. 
D)  living will. 
E)  Anatomical Uniform Gift Act. 
A)  subpoena. 
B)  signed contract. 
C)  implied contract. 
D)  living will. 
E)  Anatomical Uniform Gift Act.

Question 15

Law that is based on decisions made by judges is called

Accepted Answer

A)  common law. 
B)  constitutional law. 
C)  case law. 
D)  criminal law. 
E)  a and c. 
A)  common law. 
B)  constitutional law. 
C)  case law. 
D)  criminal law. 
E)  a and c.

Question 16

The licensure examination for a nurse is the

Accepted Answer

A)  FACP. 
B)  FACS. 
C)  FLEX. 
D)  NCLEX. 
E)  none of the above. 
A)  FACP. 
B)  FACS. 
C)  FLEX. 
D)  NCLEX. 
E)  none of the above.

Question 17

A birth certificate can be completed by an office assistant any time before the child is 1 year of age.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

If the patient does not grant consent before a medical procedure, there is a/an

Accepted Answer

A)  libel action. 
B)  arraignment. 
C)  tort. 
D)  case law. 
E)  none of the above. 
A)  libel action. 
B)  arraignment. 
C)  tort. 
D)  case law. 
E)  none of the above.

Question 19

The employment-at-will concept means that employment is at the will of either the employer or the employee.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The practice to reduce or minimize the incidence of problem behavior that might result in harm to a patient is called risk maintenance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

A neglect of understanding between two parties is a

Punitive damages are meant to punish the offender.

Claims-made insurance covers the insured party for all injuries and incidents that occurred while the policy was in effect regardless of when the claim was made.

Prescription pads should

An insurance company is an example of a third-party payer.

A negligent action

Arguing before the court that the negligence was unintentional

Assumption of risk may prevent the plaintiff from recovering damages in a legal action.

Mercy killing is another term for voluntary euthanasia.

Consent is implied by law

Using a third party for mediation requires a

The privacy rule is covered under HIPAA.

Based on the principles of the AMA, a physician cannot refuse to treat a patient who wishes to have an abortion.

One of the most common contracts used in the medical office is a/an

Law that is based on decisions made by judges is called

The licensure examination for a nurse is the

A birth certificate can be completed by an office assistant any time before the child is 1 year of age.

If the patient does not grant consent before a medical procedure, there is a/an

The employment-at-will concept means that employment is at the will of either the employer or the employee.

The practice to reduce or minimize the incidence of problem behavior that might result in harm to a patient is called risk maintenance.

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

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Exam 14: Comprehensive Exam

A neglect of understanding between two parties is a

Punitive damages are meant to punish the offender.

Claims-made insurance covers the insured party for all injuries and incidents that occurred while the policy was in effect regardless of when the claim was made.

Prescription pads should

An insurance company is an example of a third-party payer.

A negligent action

Arguing before the court that the negligence was unintentional

Assumption of risk may prevent the plaintiff from recovering damages in a legal action.

Mercy killing is another term for voluntary euthanasia.

Consent is implied by law

Using a third party for mediation requires a

The privacy rule is covered under HIPAA.

Based on the principles of the AMA, a physician cannot refuse to treat a patient who wishes to have an abortion.

One of the most common contracts used in the medical office is a/an

Law that is based on decisions made by judges is called

The licensure examination for a nurse is the

A birth certificate can be completed by an office assistant any time before the child is 1 year of age.

If the patient does not grant consent before a medical procedure, there is a/an

The employment-at-will concept means that employment is at the will of either the employer or the employee.

The practice to reduce or minimize the incidence of problem behavior that might result in harm to a patient is called risk maintenance.

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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