Question 1

Which carries the punishment of fines or imprisonment in jail for up to a year?

Accepted Answer

A) A misdemeanor 
B) A felony 
C) Negligence 
D) Battery 
A) A misdemeanor 
B) A felony 
C) Negligence 
D) Battery A

Question 2

Which of the following is the lowest to highest division of the state courts?

Accepted Answer

A) Municipal,circuit,supreme 
B) Circuit,municipal,supreme 
C) Supreme,circuit,municipal 
D) Municipal,supreme,circuit 
A) Municipal,circuit,supreme 
B) Circuit,municipal,supreme 
C) Supreme,circuit,municipal 
D) Municipal,supreme,circuit A

Question 3

Which of the following best defines an expressed contract?

Accepted Answer

A) Agreement is shown through inference by signs,inaction,or silence. 
B) Agreement is entered into orally (clearly stated)or in writing. 
C) Failure to comply with the terms of the agreement 
D) All of the above 
A) Agreement is shown through inference by signs,inaction,or silence. 
B) Agreement is entered into orally (clearly stated)or in writing. 
C) Failure to comply with the terms of the agreement 
D) All of the above B

Question 4

Which is the best definition of libel?

Accepted Answer

A) Speaking false and malicious words concerning another person,which brings injury to his or her reputation 
B) Making false and/or malicious statements about another person 
C) Any publication in print,writing,pictures,or signs that injures the reputation of another person 
D) Attempts to deceive another person 
A) Speaking false and malicious words concerning another person,which brings injury to his or her reputation 
B) Making false and/or malicious statements about another person 
C) Any publication in print,writing,pictures,or signs that injures the reputation of another person 
D) Attempts to deceive another person

Question 5

Action taken to confine a patient against his or her will is

Accepted Answer

A) defamation. 
B) false imprisonment. 
C) assault. 
D) battery. 
A) defamation. 
B) false imprisonment. 
C) assault. 
D) battery.

Question 6

Civil law includes

Accepted Answer

A) torts. 
B) contracts. 
C) medical malpractice. 
D) all of the above. 
A) torts. 
B) contracts. 
C) medical malpractice. 
D) all of the above.

Question 7

The federal court has jurisdiction a over case when

Accepted Answer

A) the case relates to federal law. 
B) the dispute occurred on or in international waters. 
C) another country's citizen and a U.S.citizen are in dispute with a monetary value of over $75,000. 
D) all of the above. 
A) the case relates to federal law. 
B) the dispute occurred on or in international waters. 
C) another country's citizen and a U.S.citizen are in dispute with a monetary value of over $75,000. 
D) all of the above.

Question 8

The individual states

Accepted Answer

A) may vary on how they interpret and implement state laws. 
B) may vary on how they interpret and implement federal laws. 
C) must administer federal law the same. 
D) A and C. 
A) may vary on how they interpret and implement state laws. 
B) may vary on how they interpret and implement federal laws. 
C) must administer federal law the same. 
D) A and C.

Question 9

The purpose of a constitution is to

Accepted Answer

A) set up a government. 
B) define the power of the government to act. 
C) set limits on the government's power. 
D) all of the above. 
A) set up a government. 
B) define the power of the government to act. 
C) set limits on the government's power. 
D) all of the above.

Question 10

The person being sued in a court of law is the

Accepted Answer

A) plaintiff. 
B) jury. 
C) defendant. 
D) litigator. 
A) plaintiff. 
B) jury. 
C) defendant. 
D) litigator.

Question 11

Civil law is commonly handled and settled

Accepted Answer

A) by the judge. 
B) by the governor. 
C) outside the courtroom. 
D) by the federal government. 
A) by the judge. 
B) by the governor. 
C) outside the courtroom. 
D) by the federal government.

Question 12

Which definition is the best for precedent?

Accepted Answer

A) The ruling of a current case that is applied to a current case when the facts are different 
B) The ruling in an early case that is applied to a subsequent case when the facts are the same 
C) Let the decision stand 
D) Liability for an injury to another person even if there was no intent to harm the other person 
A) The ruling of a current case that is applied to a current case when the facts are different 
B) The ruling in an early case that is applied to a subsequent case when the facts are the same 
C) Let the decision stand 
D) Liability for an injury to another person even if there was no intent to harm the other person

Question 13

Intentional torts include

Accepted Answer

A) assault and battery. 
B) defamation. 
C) false imprisonment. 
D) all of the above. 
A) assault and battery. 
B) defamation. 
C) false imprisonment. 
D) all of the above.

Question 14

A rule or law made by an agency is called a/an

Accepted Answer

A) bill. 
B) regulation. 
C) statute. 
D) act. 
A) bill. 
B) regulation. 
C) statute. 
D) act.

Question 15

Common law is established through

Accepted Answer

A) court decision. 
B) federal law. 
C) state decision. 
D) municipal decision. 
A) court decision. 
B) federal law. 
C) state decision. 
D) municipal decision.

Question 16

When testifying in court,it is important to

Accepted Answer

A) tell the truth. 
B) state the facts. 
C) include your opinion. 
D) A and B. 
A) tell the truth. 
B) state the facts. 
C) include your opinion. 
D) A and B.

Question 17

A contract between the patient and the physician can be terminated for

Accepted Answer

A) failure to follow instructions on the part of the patient. 
B) missed appointments by the patient. 
C) failure to pay for services. 
D) all of the above. 
A) failure to follow instructions on the part of the patient. 
B) missed appointments by the patient. 
C) failure to pay for services. 
D) all of the above.

Question 18

An expert witness is considered to have

Accepted Answer

A) knowledge of the crime committed. 
B) a legal background (for example,a lawyer). 
C) knowledge or experience beyond the jury. 
D) all of the above. 
A) knowledge of the crime committed. 
B) a legal background (for example,a lawyer). 
C) knowledge or experience beyond the jury. 
D) all of the above.

Question 19

Failure or omission to perform professional duties to an accepted level is called

Accepted Answer

A) fraud. 
B) negligence. 
C) unintentional tort. 
D) consideration. 
A) fraud. 
B) negligence. 
C) unintentional tort. 
D) consideration.

Question 20

A court order for a witness and certain documents to appear in court is a

Accepted Answer

A) deposition. 
B) subpoena duces tecum. 
C) discovery. 
D) subpoena. 
A) deposition. 
B) subpoena duces tecum. 
C) discovery. 
D) subpoena.

Which carries the punishment of fines or imprisonment in jail for up to a year?

Which of the following is the lowest to highest division of the state courts?

Which of the following best defines an expressed contract?

Which is the best definition of libel?

Action taken to confine a patient against his or her will is

Civil law includes

The federal court has jurisdiction a over case when

The individual states

The purpose of a constitution is to

The person being sued in a court of law is the

Civil law is commonly handled and settled

Which definition is the best for precedent?

Intentional torts include

A rule or law made by an agency is called a/an

Common law is established through

When testifying in court,it is important to

A contract between the patient and the physician can be terminated for

An expert witness is considered to have

Failure or omission to perform professional duties to an accepted level is called

A court order for a witness and certain documents to appear in court is a

Introduction to Medical Law, Ethics, and Bioethics

Importance of the Legal System for the Physician and the Health-Ccare Professional

Todays Healthcare Environment

The Physician-Patient Relationship

Professional Liability and Medical Malpractice

Public Duties of the Physician and the Health Care Professional

Workplace Law and Ethics

The Medical Record

Patient Confidentiality and Hipaa

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Exam 2: The Legal System

Which carries the punishment of fines or imprisonment in jail for up to a year?

Which of the following is the lowest to highest division of the state courts?

Which of the following best defines an expressed contract?

Which is the best definition of libel?

Action taken to confine a patient against his or her will is

Civil law includes

The federal court has jurisdiction a over case when

The individual states

The purpose of a constitution is to

The person being sued in a court of law is the

Civil law is commonly handled and settled

Which definition is the best for precedent?

Intentional torts include

A rule or law made by an agency is called a/an

Common law is established through

When testifying in court,it is important to

A contract between the patient and the physician can be terminated for

An expert witness is considered to have

Failure or omission to perform professional duties to an accepted level is called

A court order for a witness and certain documents to appear in court is a

Introduction to Medical Law, Ethics, and Bioethics

Importance of the Legal System for the Physician and the Health-Ccare Professional

Todays Healthcare Environment

The Physician-Patient Relationship

Professional Liability and Medical Malpractice

Public Duties of the Physician and the Health Care Professional

Workplace Law and Ethics

The Medical Record

Patient Confidentiality and Hipaa

Ethical and Bioethical Issues in Medicine

Ethical Issues Relating to Life

Death and Dying

Future Trends in Healthcare

Filters