Question 1

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 2

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 3

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

Question 4

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 5

A person who is shrewd in the management of practical affairs is considered an arbitrator.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The HITECH Act imposes data breach notification requirements for unauthorized uses and disclosures of "unsecured PHI."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

__________ negligence exists when the patient contributes to his or her own condition.

Accepted Answer

Contributory
When the patient

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

criminal
Criminal cases must b

Question 10

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 11

Presumed consent is also called ________ consent.

Accepted Answer

A)  written 
B)  verbal 
C)  implied 
D)  informed 
A)  written 
B)  verbal 
C)  implied 
D)  informed

Question 12

__________ is a solemn declaration, usually made orally by a witness under oath in response to interrogation by a lawyer or an authorized public official.

Accepted Answer

Testimony
Testimony

Question 13

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 14

What is meant by the "litigious nature of today's society"?

Accepted Answer

A)  Crowding has caused people to need more personal space. 
B)  Patients are more likely to bring lawsuits than in the past. 
C)  A growing diversity of cultures is represented in the United States. 
D)  Fewer people have access to medical care. 
A)  Crowding has caused people to need more personal space. 
B)  Patients are more likely to bring lawsuits than in the past. 
C)  A growing diversity of cultures is represented in the United States. 
D)  Fewer people have access to medical care.

Question 15

An infraction is a more serious crime than a misdemeanor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The document that expresses the wishes of patients in case of terminal illness or an accident after which patients cannot express their wishes is called a

Accepted Answer

A)  power of attorney. 
B)  DNR order. 
C)  will. 
D)  living will. 
A)  power of attorney. 
B)  DNR order. 
C)  will. 
D)  living will.

Question 17

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 18

Respondeat superior is a Latin term meaning

Accepted Answer

A)  "Let the master answer." 
B)  "Buyer, beware." 
C)  "The thing speaks for itself." 
D)  "Respond as soon as possible." 
A)  "Let the master answer." 
B)  "Buyer, beware." 
C)  "The thing speaks for itself." 
D)  "Respond as soon as possible."

Question 19

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 20

A power of __________ allows one person to act on behalf of another.

Accepted Answer

attorney
A power of attorney i

Exam 5: Medicine and Law

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

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

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.

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

A person who is shrewd in the management of practical affairs is considered an arbitrator.

The HITECH Act imposes data breach notification requirements for unauthorized uses and disclosures of "unsecured PHI."

__________ negligence exists when the patient contributes to his or her own condition.

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

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

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

Presumed consent is also called ________ consent.

__________ is a solemn declaration, usually made orally by a witness under oath in response to interrogation by a lawyer or an authorized public official.

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

What is meant by the "litigious nature of today's society"?

An infraction is a more serious crime than a misdemeanor.

The document that expresses the wishes of patients in case of terminal illness or an accident after which patients cannot express their wishes is called a

Which of the following apply to an implied contract?

Respondeat superior is a Latin term meaning

An informed consent form must address which of the following?

A power of __________ allows one person to act on behalf of another.

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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