Question 1

Which of the following individuals would probably have more stringent reporting requirements if they have a communicable disease?

Accepted Answer

A)  a stay-at-home parent 
B)  a lawyer 
C)  an office manager 
D)  a waitress 
E)  a file clerk 
A)  a stay-at-home parent 
B)  a lawyer 
C)  an office manager 
D)  a waitress 
E)  a file clerk

Question 2

The National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986 created the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP). Which of the following was this legislation created to protect?

Accepted Answer

A)  vaccine manufacturers 
B)  parents of children with vaccination injuries 
C)  schools requiring vaccinations for entrance 
D)  children injured by vaccinations 
E)  state governments 
A)  vaccine manufacturers 
B)  parents of children with vaccination injuries 
C)  schools requiring vaccinations for entrance 
D)  children injured by vaccinations 
E)  state governments

Question 3

Which of the following is an example of a state law that requires behavioral changes on the part of the public?

Accepted Answer

A)  vaccinations to enter school 
B)  spraying communities for mosquito control 
C)  promoting the use of child safety seats 
D)  inspecting restaurants for sanitary conditions 
E)  fluoridation of the public water supply 
A)  vaccinations to enter school 
B)  spraying communities for mosquito control 
C)  promoting the use of child safety seats 
D)  inspecting restaurants for sanitary conditions 
E)  fluoridation of the public water supply

Question 4

The states and the federal government collect vital statistics in the U.S. that include births, deaths, marriages, divorces and changes in civil status. What is the main purpose for collection of this information?

Accepted Answer

A)  to assess population trends and needs 
B)  to distribute goods and services fairly 
C)  to control population growth or decline 
D)  to provide information to marketing services 
E)  to determine who should receive public assistance 
A)  to assess population trends and needs 
B)  to distribute goods and services fairly 
C)  to control population growth or decline 
D)  to provide information to marketing services 
E)  to determine who should receive public assistance

Question 5

Who must sign a death certificate when the person died from a fatal shooting?

Accepted Answer

If a death was due to criminal causes, w

Question 6

Define the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act.

Accepted Answer

The National Childhood Vaccine Injury Ac

Question 7

What program is a no-fault system designed to compensate those individuals, or families of individuals, who have been injured by childhood vaccines?

Accepted Answer

The National Childhood Vaccine Injury Ac

Question 8

If a patient dies of natural causes while under his or her physician's care, who is responsible for completion of the medical portion of the death certificate?

Accepted Answer

A)  morgue attendant 
B)  attending physician 
C)  medical examiner 
D)  any health care practitioner in attendance at the time of death 
E)  coroner 
A)  morgue attendant 
B)  attending physician 
C)  medical examiner 
D)  any health care practitioner in attendance at the time of death 
E)  coroner

Question 9

What medical treatment must children have in order to enter public schools?

Accepted Answer

Parents usually begin programs of vaccin

Question 10

Which of the following is not a purpose of public health statutes?

Accepted Answer

A)  checking water quality 
B)  requiring physicians to take public health courses 
C)  inspecting restaurants and other facilities that serve food 
D)  exterminating pest and vermin that can spread disease 
E)  guarding against unsanitary conditions in public facilities 
A)  checking water quality 
B)  requiring physicians to take public health courses 
C)  inspecting restaurants and other facilities that serve food 
D)  exterminating pest and vermin that can spread disease 
E)  guarding against unsanitary conditions in public facilities

Which of the following individuals would probably have more stringent reporting requirements if they have a communicable disease?

The National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986 created the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP). Which of the following was this legislation created to protect?

Which of the following is an example of a state law that requires behavioral changes on the part of the public?

The states and the federal government collect vital statistics in the U.S. that include births, deaths, marriages, divorces and changes in civil status. What is the main purpose for collection of this information?

Who must sign a death certificate when the person died from a fatal shooting?

Define the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act.

What program is a no-fault system designed to compensate those individuals, or families of individuals, who have been injured by childhood vaccines?

If a patient dies of natural causes while under his or her physician's care, who is responsible for completion of the medical portion of the death certificate?

What medical treatment must children have in order to enter public schools?

Which of the following is not a purpose of public health statutes?

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Exam 9: Physicians Public Duties and Responsibilities

Which of the following individuals would probably have more stringent reporting requirements if they have a communicable disease?

The National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986 created the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP). Which of the following was this legislation created to protect?

Which of the following is an example of a state law that requires behavioral changes on the part of the public?

The states and the federal government collect vital statistics in the U.S. that include births, deaths, marriages, divorces and changes in civil status. What is the main purpose for collection of this information?

Who must sign a death certificate when the person died from a fatal shooting?

Define the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act.

What program is a no-fault system designed to compensate those individuals, or families of individuals, who have been injured by childhood vaccines?

If a patient dies of natural causes while under his or her physician's care, who is responsible for completion of the medical portion of the death certificate?

What medical treatment must children have in order to enter public schools?

Which of the following is not a purpose of public health statutes?

Introduction to Law and Ethics

Making Ethical Decisions

Working in Health Care

Law the Courts and Contracts

Professional Liability and Medical Malpractice

Defenses to Liability Suits

Medical Records and Informed Consent

Privacy, Security, and Fraud

Workplace Legalities

The Beginning of Life and Childhood

Death and Dying

Health Care Trends and Forecasts

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