Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

criminal
Criminal cases must b

Question 2

The petitioner, or respondent, brings a case to civil court.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Negligence must be:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

Which of the following is not a standard of care that physicians are expected to uphold?

Accepted Answer

A) Use reasonable care, attention, and diligence. 
B) Take the advice of consulting physicians. 
C) Follow his or her best judgment in treating patients. 
D) Exercise reasonable skill and care. 
A) Use reasonable care, attention, and diligence. 
B) Take the advice of consulting physicians. 
C) Follow his or her best judgment in treating patients. 
D) Exercise reasonable skill and care.

Question 5

Turning to something or someone for help or protection is called __________.

Accepted Answer

recourse
Turning to

Question 6

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 7

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

Accepted Answer

prudent
To be pruden

Question 8

A(n) __________ is a list of legal cases to be tried.

Accepted Answer

docket
The docket is

Question 9

The Code of Federal Regulations delineates rules and regulations published in the Federal Register by the various departments and agencies of the federal government.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Medical liability cases can stem from:

Accepted Answer

A) a breach of trust on the part of the physician 
B) a breach of trust on the part of the patient 
C) some type of miscommunication between the patient and physician 
D) all of the above 
A) a breach of trust on the part of the physician 
B) a breach of trust on the part of the patient 
C) some type of miscommunication between the patient and physician 
D) all of the above

Question 11

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

informed
Informed consent is u

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

documentary
An examp

Question 13

Which of the following is not true about organ donations?

Accepted Answer

A) Even if the patient did not specify before death that he or she wanted to donate organs, the organs can be used with the family's consent. 
B) The recipient's physician can certify the death of the donor. 
C) The donor's physician can certify the death of the donor. 
D) Any person over 18 can donate his or her organs. 
A) Even if the patient did not specify before death that he or she wanted to donate organs, the organs can be used with the family's consent. 
B) The recipient's physician can certify the death of the donor. 
C) The donor's physician can certify the death of the donor. 
D) Any person over 18 can donate his or her organs.

Question 14

Which agency oversees and enforces the Controlled Substances Act?

Accepted Answer

A) IRS 
B) DEA 
C) OSHA 
D) SWAT 
A) IRS 
B) DEA 
C) OSHA 
D) SWAT

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

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 17

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 18

Civil cases must be proven by a(n) __________ of the evidence.

Accepted Answer

preponderance
Civil cases are

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

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

Exam 7: Medicine and Law

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

The petitioner, or respondent, brings a case to civil court.

Negligence must be:

Which of the following is not a standard of care that physicians are expected to uphold?

Turning to something or someone for help or protection is called __________.

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

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

A(n) __________ is a list of legal cases to be tried.

The Code of Federal Regulations delineates rules and regulations published in the Federal Register by the various departments and agencies of the federal government.

Medical liability cases can stem from:

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

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

Which of the following is not true about organ donations?

Which agency oversees and enforces the Controlled Substances Act?

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

Local governments create and enact:

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

Civil cases must be proven by a(n) __________ of the evidence.

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

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

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