Question 1

The benefits of HIPAA include

Accepted Answer

A)  lower administrative costs. 
B)  higher administrative costs. 
C)  increased revenue cycle time. 
D)  None of the above 
A)  lower administrative costs. 
B)  higher administrative costs. 
C)  increased revenue cycle time. 
D)  None of the above

Question 2

Negligence must be

Accepted Answer

A)  assumed. 
B)  proven. 
C)  noticed. 
D)  ignored. 
A)  assumed. 
B)  proven. 
C)  noticed. 
D)  ignored.

Question 3

A solemn declaration usually made orally by a witness under oath is called

Accepted Answer

A)  a response. 
B)  testimony. 
C)  a subpoena. 
D)  assent. 
A)  a response. 
B)  testimony. 
C)  a subpoena. 
D)  assent.

Question 4

The __________ prohibits discrimination against children with pre-existing conditions.

Accepted Answer

Affordable

Question 5

Match nonfeasance with the definition.

Accepted Answer

A)  Failure to perform an act that should have been performed 
B)  Implies inattention to one's duty or business 
C)  The performance of an act that a reasonable and prudent provider would perform in a similar situation 
D)  Performing an act that is legal but not properly performed 
E)  Intentionally doing something either legally or morally wrong 
A)  Failure to perform an act that should have been performed 
B)  Implies inattention to one's duty or business 
C)  The performance of an act that a reasonable and prudent provider would perform in a similar situation 
D)  Performing an act that is legal but not properly performed 
E)  Intentionally doing something either legally or morally wrong

Question 6

If no jury is present and a judge decides the case,the proceeding is called a(n)__________ trial.

Accepted Answer

The answer of If no jury is present and a...

Question 7

An emancipated minor is over the age of 18.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

__________ is a solemn declaration,usually made orally by a witness under oath in response to interrogation by a lawyer or an authorized public official.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ is a solemn declaration,usually made orally...

Question 9

Which of the following is not a requirement for a valid,legal contract?

Accepted Answer

A)  The contract must include manifestation of assent. 
B)  The contract must be in writing. 
C)  The contract must involve legal subject matter. 
D)  All parties must have the legal capacity to enter into a contract. 
A)  The contract must include manifestation of assent. 
B)  The contract must be in writing. 
C)  The contract must involve legal subject matter. 
D)  All parties must have the legal capacity to enter into a contract.

Question 10

Something that has significant and demonstrable bearing on the matter at hand is recourse.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

When a physician withdraws medical care from a patient,a(n)__________ letter must be sent to notify the patient.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When a physician withdraws medical care from...

Question 12

The medical assistant cannot explain the consent form;this must be done by the __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The medical assistant cannot explain the consent...

Question 13

Which of the following apply to an implied contract?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is a legally enforceable agreement that arises from conduct. 
B)  It assumes intentions. 
C)  It has a relationship among the immediate parties. 
D)  All of the above 
A)  It is a legally enforceable agreement that arises from conduct. 
B)  It assumes intentions. 
C)  It has a relationship among the immediate parties. 
D)  All of the above

Question 14

Which of the following is a pretrial disclosure of pertinent facts or documents by one or both parties to a legal action or proceeding?

Accepted Answer

A)  Subpoena 
B)  Deposition 
C)  Discovery tool 
D)  Interrogatory 
E)  Both B and C 
A)  Subpoena 
B)  Deposition 
C)  Discovery tool 
D)  Interrogatory 
E)  Both B and C

Question 15

The failure to perform an act that should have been performed is called __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The failure to perform an act that...

Question 16

A set of laws designed to standardize electronic data exchange and protect health information is

Accepted Answer

A)  CLIA. 
B)  OSHA. 
C)  DHHS. 
D)  HIPAA. 
A)  CLIA. 
B)  OSHA. 
C)  DHHS. 
D)  HIPAA.

Question 17

Respondeat superior is a Latin term meaning

Accepted Answer

A)  "Let the master answer." 
B)  "Buyer,beware." 
C)  "The thing speaks for itself." 
D)  "Respond as soon as possible." 
A)  "Let the master answer." 
B)  "Buyer,beware." 
C)  "The thing speaks for itself." 
D)  "Respond as soon as possible."

Question 18

An informed consent form must address which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Risks and benefits of the procedure 
B)  Reasonable alternatives to the procedure 
C)  Risks and benefits of not performing the procedure 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Risks and benefits of the procedure 
B)  Reasonable alternatives to the procedure 
C)  Risks and benefits of not performing the procedure 
D)  All of the above

Question 19

In most cases,convicted felons cannot vote,hold public office,or possess a firearm.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Presumed consent is also called ________ consent.

Accepted Answer

A)  written 
B)  verbal 
C)  implied 
D)  informed 
A)  written 
B)  verbal 
C)  implied 
D)  informed

Exam 6: Medicine and Law

The benefits of HIPAA include

Negligence must be

A solemn declaration usually made orally by a witness under oath is called

The __________ prohibits discrimination against children with pre-existing conditions.

Match nonfeasance with the definition.

If no jury is present and a judge decides the case,the proceeding is called a(n)__________ trial.

An emancipated minor is over the age of 18.

__________ is a solemn declaration,usually made orally by a witness under oath in response to interrogation by a lawyer or an authorized public official.

Which of the following is not a requirement for a valid,legal contract?

Something that has significant and demonstrable bearing on the matter at hand is recourse.

When a physician withdraws medical care from a patient,a(n)__________ letter must be sent to notify the patient.

The medical assistant cannot explain the consent form;this must be done by the __________.

Which of the following apply to an implied contract?

Which of the following is a pretrial disclosure of pertinent facts or documents by one or both parties to a legal action or proceeding?

The failure to perform an act that should have been performed is called __________.

A set of laws designed to standardize electronic data exchange and protect health information is

Respondeat superior is a Latin term meaning

An informed consent form must address which of the following?

In most cases,convicted felons cannot vote,hold public office,or possess a firearm.

Presumed consent is also called ________ consent.

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