Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

Match malfeasance 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 3

A physician who fails to obtain consent before treating a patient could be charged with

Accepted Answer

A)  misfeasance. 
B)  breach of contract. 
C)  battery. 
D)  negligence. 
A)  misfeasance. 
B)  breach of contract. 
C)  battery. 
D)  negligence.

Question 4

Local governments create and enact

Accepted Answer

A)  precedents. 
B)  acts. 
C)  ordinances. 
D)  All of the above 
A)  precedents. 
B)  acts. 
C)  ordinances. 
D)  All of the above

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

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 7

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 8

The legal representative of a minor may be a guardian ad litem.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Once a patient has decided to file a lawsuit against a physician, the first step is to find a(n) __________ to accept the case.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Once a patient has decided to file...

Question 10

A legal instrument that authorizes a person to act as the agent of the grantor is called a

Accepted Answer

A)  power of attorney. 
B)  will. 
C)  medical record release. 
D)  requisite. 
A)  power of attorney. 
B)  will. 
C)  medical record release. 
D)  requisite.

Question 11

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 12

Medical assistants gathering payment information before an appointment is scheduled is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  contract law. 
B)  malpractice. 
C)  tort law. 
D)  civil law. 
A)  contract law. 
B)  malpractice. 
C)  tort law. 
D)  civil law.

Question 13

Special damages are injuries that are not a necessary consequence of a physician's negligent act or omission.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The most sacred trust that patients place in physicians and their staff members is

Accepted Answer

A)  the ability to cure disease. 
B)  the competent treatment of symptoms. 
C)  confidentiality. 
D)  the fairness of charges for services. 
A)  the ability to cure disease. 
B)  the competent treatment of symptoms. 
C)  confidentiality. 
D)  the fairness of charges for services.

Question 15

The science and philosophy of law is called jurisprudence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Nonconsensual touching may be considered __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Nonconsensual touching may be considered __________....

Question 17

Which of the following include compensation for pain and suffering?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nominal damages 
B)  Punitive damages 
C)  Compensatory damages 
D)  General damages 
E)  Special damages 
A)  Nominal damages 
B)  Punitive damages 
C)  Compensatory damages 
D)  General damages 
E)  Special damages

Question 18

Consent, usually written, that states understanding of what treatment is to be undertaken and the risks involved with such treatment is called __________ consent.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Consent, usually written, that states understanding of...

Question 19

Which of the following conditions does not support classification of a minor by the courts as emancipated?

Accepted Answer

A)  The minor wants to enter the armed forces. 
B)  The minor is married. 
C)  The minor is self-supporting. 
D)  The minor lives separate and apart from parents or a legal guardian. 
A)  The minor wants to enter the armed forces. 
B)  The minor is married. 
C)  The minor is self-supporting. 
D)  The minor lives separate and apart from parents or a legal guardian.

Question 20

According to OSHA regulations, handicapped individuals must be able to enter and exit buildings easily and be able to travel from floor to floor in multistory buildings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 5: Medicine and Law

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

Match malfeasance with the definition.

A physician who fails to obtain consent before treating a patient could be charged with

Local governments create and enact

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

Match misfeasance with the definition.

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

The legal representative of a minor may be a guardian ad litem.

Once a patient has decided to file a lawsuit against a physician, the first step is to find a(n) __________ to accept the case.

A legal instrument that authorizes a person to act as the agent of the grantor is called a

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

Medical assistants gathering payment information before an appointment is scheduled is an example of

Special damages are injuries that are not a necessary consequence of a physician's negligent act or omission.

The most sacred trust that patients place in physicians and their staff members is

The science and philosophy of law is called jurisprudence.

Nonconsensual touching may be considered __________.

Which of the following include compensation for pain and suffering?

Consent, usually written, that states understanding of what treatment is to be undertaken and the risks involved with such treatment is called __________ consent.

Which of the following conditions does not support classification of a minor by the courts as emancipated?

According to OSHA regulations, handicapped individuals must be able to enter and exit buildings easily and be able to travel from floor to floor in multistory buildings.

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