Question 1

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 E

Question 2

The science and philosophy of law is called jurisprudence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  TRUE

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. B

Question 4

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 5

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Nonconsensual touching may be considered __________.

Accepted Answer

battery
In today's litigious a

Question 7

Civil cases must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Medical assistants cannot legally perform skills for which they have not been trained.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

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 10

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 11

The finding or decision of a jury on a matter submitted to it in trial is called the __________.

Accepted Answer

verdict
The finding

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

physician
The informed consent

Question 13

Municipal regulations are also called __________.

Accepted Answer

ordinances
Municipal

Question 14

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 15

__________ is an alternative to trial in which a third party hears evidence and makes a decision.

Accepted Answer

Arbitration
Arbitration is an

Question 16

The medical assistant cannot legally provide the information for the patient about which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Informed consent 
B)  Expressed consent 
C)  General consent 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Informed consent 
B)  Expressed consent 
C)  General consent 
D)  None of the above

Question 17

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 18

A(n) __________ is something done or said that serves as an example or rule to authorize or justify a subsequent act of the same kind.

Accepted Answer

precedent
A precedent is somet

Question 19

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 20

Match Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) with the appropriate definition or example. (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Information should be shared with patients when they are admitted to facilities. 
B)  Hold insurance companies accountable 
C)  Architectural standards for new and altered health care facilities 
D)  Primary purpose was to limit the administrative costs of healthcare. 
E)  Title I (insurance Reform)
F) Restricts use of annual limits and bans lifetime limits on healthcare benefits
G) Prevents insurance companies from cancelling coverage based on genetic information
H) Individuals cannot be denied health insurance based on genetic history. 
A)  Information should be shared with patients when they are admitted to facilities. 
B)  Hold insurance companies accountable 
C)  Architectural standards for new and altered health care facilities 
D)  Primary purpose was to limit the administrative costs of healthcare. 
E)  Title I (insurance Reform)
F) Restricts use of annual limits and bans lifetime limits on healthcare benefits
G) Prevents insurance companies from cancelling coverage based on genetic information
H) Individuals cannot be denied health insurance based on genetic history.

Exam 5: Medicine and Law

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 science and philosophy of law is called jurisprudence.

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

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

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

Nonconsensual touching may be considered __________.

Civil cases must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt.

Medical assistants cannot legally perform skills for which they have not been trained.

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

The improper performance of a lawful act is called

The finding or decision of a jury on a matter submitted to it in trial is called the __________.

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

Municipal regulations are also called __________.

Medical liability cases can stem from

__________ is an alternative to trial in which a third party hears evidence and makes a decision.

The medical assistant cannot legally provide the information for the patient about which of the following?

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

A(n) __________ is something done or said that serves as an example or rule to authorize or justify a subsequent act of the same kind.

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

Match Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) with the appropriate definition or example. (Select all that apply.)

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

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Assisting in the Analysis of Blood

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