Question 1

The Affordable Care Act,signed into law in March of 2010,was designed to provide better health security by which of the following:

Accepted Answer

A)  Enacting comprehensive health insurance that holds insurance companies accountable 
B)  Lowering healthcare costs 
C)  Enhancing the quality of care for all Americans. 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Enacting comprehensive health insurance that holds insurance companies accountable 
B)  Lowering healthcare costs 
C)  Enhancing the quality of care for all Americans. 
D)  All of the above

Question 2

A major crime,such as rape,murder,or burglary,is classified as a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  felony. 
B)  misdemeanor. 
C)  violation. 
D)  act of treason. 
A)  felony. 
B)  misdemeanor. 
C)  violation. 
D)  act of treason.

Question 3

__________ damages are small awards that are token compensation for invasion of a legal right in which no actual injury was suffered.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ damages are small awards that are...

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

A)  relevant. 
B)  frequent. 
C)  recourse. 
D)  stipulated. 
A)  relevant. 
B)  frequent. 
C)  recourse. 
D)  stipulated.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

A)  malfeasance. 
B)  misfeasance. 
C)  nonfeasance. 
D)  feasance. 
A)  malfeasance. 
B)  misfeasance. 
C)  nonfeasance. 
D)  feasance.

Question 6

In a(n)__________ case,guilt must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In a(n)__________ case,guilt must be proven beyond...

Question 7

Slander is oral defamation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The pretrial disclosure of pertinent facts or documents by one or both parties in a legal action is called

Accepted Answer

A)  discovery. 
B)  exchange. 
C)  subpoena. 
D)  subpoena duces tecum. 
A)  discovery. 
B)  exchange. 
C)  subpoena. 
D)  subpoena duces tecum.

Question 9

Which of the following insurance protects the healthcare facility if there is an accident in the facility that causes bodily injury or property damage?

Accepted Answer

A)  Liability insurance 
B)  Medical malpractice insurance 
C)  Personal injury insurance 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Liability insurance 
B)  Medical malpractice insurance 
C)  Personal injury insurance 
D)  None of the above

Question 10

__________ are a type of testimony that is not limited to the parties in a lawsuit.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ are a type of testimony that...

Question 11

Something marked by wisdom or judiciousness is said to be __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Something marked by wisdom or judiciousness is...

Question 12

An expert witness is prone to engage in lawsuits.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Respondeat superior means "the thing speaks for itself."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following is not a type of civil law?

Accepted Answer

A)  Misdemeanor 
B)  Administrative 
C)  Tort 
D)  Contract 
A)  Misdemeanor 
B)  Administrative 
C)  Tort 
D)  Contract

Question 15

A person who represents a minor in legal situations is called a

Accepted Answer

A)  respondeat superior. 
B)  guardian ad litem. 
C)  respondeat minor. 
D)  None of the above 
A)  respondeat superior. 
B)  guardian ad litem. 
C)  respondeat minor. 
D)  None of the above

Question 16

Generally,a subpoena duces tecum should be filed no less than ____ days before a trial.

Accepted Answer

A)  5 
B)  10 
C)  15 
D)  20 
A)  5 
B)  10 
C)  15 
D)  20

Question 17

The improper performance of a lawful act is called

Accepted Answer

A)  malfeasance. 
B)  misfeasance. 
C)  nonfeasance. 
D)  feasance. 
A)  malfeasance. 
B)  misfeasance. 
C)  nonfeasance. 
D)  feasance.

Question 18

Match misfeasance 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 19

A patient's medical record is considered to be __________ evidence.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A patient's medical record is considered to...

Question 20

Public medical facilities must allow individuals with disabilities to easily and safely

Accepted Answer

A)  enter and exit buildings. 
B)  use drinking fountains. 
C)  move from floor to floor. 
D)  All of the above 
A)  enter and exit buildings. 
B)  use drinking fountains. 
C)  move from floor to floor. 
D)  All of the above

Exam 6: Medicine and Law

The Affordable Care Act,signed into law in March of 2010,was designed to provide better health security by which of the following:

A major crime,such as rape,murder,or burglary,is classified as a(n)

__________ damages are small awards that are token compensation for invasion of a legal right in which no actual injury was suffered.

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

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

In a(n)__________ case,guilt must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt.

Slander is oral defamation.

The pretrial disclosure of pertinent facts or documents by one or both parties in a legal action is called

Which of the following insurance protects the healthcare facility if there is an accident in the facility that causes bodily injury or property damage?

__________ are a type of testimony that is not limited to the parties in a lawsuit.

Something marked by wisdom or judiciousness is said to be __________.

An expert witness is prone to engage in lawsuits.

Respondeat superior means "the thing speaks for itself."

Which of the following is not a type of civil law?

A person who represents a minor in legal situations is called a

Generally,a subpoena duces tecum should be filed no less than ____ days before a trial.

The improper performance of a lawful act is called

Match misfeasance with the definition.

A patient's medical record is considered to be __________ evidence.

Public medical facilities must allow individuals with disabilities to easily and safely

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