Question 1

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 2

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 3

Criminal law governs violations of the law that are punishable as offenses against

Accepted Answer

A)  individuals. 
B)  the state or government. 
C)  corporations. 
D)  groups. 
A)  individuals. 
B)  the state or government. 
C)  corporations. 
D)  groups.

Question 4

Something that is easily understood or recognized by the mind is a manifestation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

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 6

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 7

All 50 states require reporting which of the following to the local health department?

Accepted Answer

A)  Suspected cases of abuse of children, the elderly, or any others at risk 
B)  Confirmed cases of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome 
C)  Births and deaths 
D)  Wounds of violence 
E)  Any death from accidental, suspicious, or unexplained causes 
A)  Suspected cases of abuse of children, the elderly, or any others at risk 
B)  Confirmed cases of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome 
C)  Births and deaths 
D)  Wounds of violence 
E)  Any death from accidental, suspicious, or unexplained causes

Question 8

Which of the following is not one of the four Ds of negligence?

Accepted Answer

A)  Duty 
B)  Dereliction 
C)  Deposition 
D)  Damages 
A)  Duty 
B)  Dereliction 
C)  Deposition 
D)  Damages

Question 9

An expert witness is prone to engage in lawsuits.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

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 12

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 13

The performance of an act that is wholly wrongful and unlawful is called

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

The willful and unlawful use of force or violence on the person of another is called assault.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

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

Question 16

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 17

Civil cases must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The person giving a deposition is called the __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The person giving a deposition is called...

Question 19

Much of our law is based on previous judicial and jury decisions called ordinances.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

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...

Exam 5: Medicine and Law

The improper performance of a lawful act is called

The benefits of HIPAA include

Criminal law governs violations of the law that are punishable as offenses against

Something that is easily understood or recognized by the mind is a manifestation.

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

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

All 50 states require reporting which of the following to the local health department?

Which of the following is not one of the four Ds of negligence?

An expert witness is prone to engage in lawsuits.

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

Which of the following apply to an implied contract?

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

The performance of an act that is wholly wrongful and unlawful is called

The willful and unlawful use of force or violence on the person of another is called assault.

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

An informed consent form must address which of the following?

Civil cases must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt.

The person giving a deposition is called the __________.

Much of our law is based on previous judicial and jury decisions called ordinances.

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

Competency-Based Education and the Medical Assistant Student

The Medical Assistant and the Healthcare Team

Professional Behavior in the Workplace

Therapeutic Communications

Medicine and Ethics

Technology and Written Communication in the Medical Office

Telephone Techniques

Scheduling Appointments and Patient Processing

Daily Operations in the Ambulatory Care Setting

The Health Record

Basics of Diagnostic Coding

Basics of Procedural Coding

Basics of Health Insurance

Medical Billing and Reimbursement

Patient Accounts, Collections, and Practice Management

Banking Services and Procedures

Supervision and Human Resources Management

Medical Practice Marketing and Customer Service

Infection Control

Patient Assessment

Patient Education

Nutrition and Health Promotion

Vital Signs

Assisting With the Primary Physical Examination

Principles of Pharmacology

Pharmacology Math

Administering Medications

Safety and Emergency Practices

Assisting in Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology

Assisting in Dermatology

Assisting in Gastroenterology

Assisting in Urology and Male Reproduction

Assisting in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Assisting in Pediatrics

Assisting in Orthopedic Medicine

Assisting in Neurology and Mental Health

Assisting in Endocrinology

Assisting in Pulmonary Medicine

Assisting in Cardiology

Assisting in Geriatrics

Principles of Electrocardiography

Assisting With Diagnostic Imaging

Assisting in the Clinical Laboratory

Assisting in the Analysis of Urine

Assisting in Blood Collection

Assisting in the Analysis of Blood

Assisting in Microbiology and Immunology

Surgical Supplies and Instruments

Surgical Asepsis and Assisting With Surgical Procedures

Career Development and Life Skills

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