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When a physician withdraws medical care from a patient, a(n) ________ letter must be sent to notify the patient. ------CORRECT ANSWER------------ ---withdrawal The Code of Federal Regulations delineates rules and regulations published in the Federal Register by the various departments and agencies of the federal government. (T or F) ------CORRECT ANSWER--------------- true A docket is a formal record of judicial _________ or a list of the legal cases to be tried. ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------proceedings Which of the following is NOT one of the four Ds of negligence? (duty, damages, dereliction, or deposition) ------CORRECT ANSWER--------------- deposition A(n) _______ is a list of legal cases to be tried. ------CORRECT ANSWER-- -------------docket Local governments create and enact: (acts, precedents, ordinances, or all of the above) ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------ordinances
The drugs in schedule _____ are considered to have the highest potential for abuse. (I, IV, II, or III) ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------I The pretrial disclosure of pertinent facts or documents by one or both parties in a legal action is called: ------CORRECT ANSWER--------------- discovery The prime objective of the medical profession is to: heal patients, make money, render service to humanity, or all of the above. ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------render service to humanity _________ is a solemn declaration, usually made orally by a witness under oath in response to interrogation by a lawyer or an authorized public official. ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Testimony Which of the following tests are exempt from CLIA standards for MAs? (urine pregnancy testing, spun hematocrit testing, dipstick urinalysis, or all of the above) ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------all of the above 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. (T or F) ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------false Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding the human genome? (major healthcare agencies, such as the CDC, are involved in the genome project; the genome project formally began in 1890; the mapping
Something that is ________ is oriented or directed toward social needs and problems. ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------sociologic Which of the following are physicians required to do with regard to the opinions of the CEJA? (follow the opinions without any deviation, consider a different career if they cannot abide by the CEJA's opinions, operate their practice in accordance with all the opinions of the CEJA, or consider the opinions but operate their practice in accordance with their own belief system) ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------consider the opinions but operate their practice in accordance with their own belief system Which of these sets of regulations contains the general duty clause? (OSHA, CLIA, HIPAA, or ADA) ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------OSHA Municipal regulations are also called: ------CORRECT ANSWER--------------- ordinances The finding or decision of a jury on a matter submitted to it in trial is called the: ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------verdict __________ are defined as claims that a person or group makes on society. ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Rights An emancipated minor is over the age of 18. (T or F) ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------false
A formal expression of judgement or advice by an expert is called a(n): -----
- CORRECT ANSWER---------------opinion A person who is shrewd in management of practical affairs is considered an arbitrator. (T or F) ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------false An infraction is a more serious crime than a misdemeanor. (T or F) ------ CORRECT ANSWER---------------false A sum imposed as punishment for an offense is called a(n) ______. ------ CORRECT ANSWER---------------fine Which of the following is NOT a type of civil law? (tort, misdemeanor, administrative, or contract) ------CORRECT ANSWER--------------- misdemeanor A physician who discontinues his/her medical practice must return triplicate prescription forms to the DEA. (T or F) ------CORRECT ANSWER------------- --true Negligence must be: (assumed, proven, ignored, or noticed) ------ CORRECT ANSWER---------------proven Although attorneys often accept clients on a(n) _______ fee basis, it's unethical for a physician to do so. ------CORRECT ANSWER--------------- contingency
Which type of ethical problem is characterized by two or more courses of action, in which, regardless of the course taken, something of value will be lost? (ethical distress, ethical dilemma, distributive justice, or locus of authority) ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------ethical dilemma Sexual abuse or assault of an adult usually is reported to the: (local police, local constable, state police, or local health department) ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------local police The legal representative of a minor may be a guardian ad litem. (T or F) ---- --CORRECT ANSWER---------------true The tendency of something or someone to act in a certain manner under given circumstances is called: ------CORRECT ANSWER--------------- disposition Turning to something or someone for help or protection is called: ------ CORRECT ANSWER---------------recourse What ethical problem is created with the use of computers & patient databases in the modern medical office? (important patient info can be lost b/c of a lack of knowledge about the use of the computer; many patients believe that computers represent an impersonal way of conducting business; unauthorized individuals may gain access to confidential medical records; computers have increased the cost of providing medical care) ------ CORRECT ANSWER---------------unauthorized individuals may gain access to confidential medical records
What is the strongest argument for the use of unique identifiers for patients with HIV? (to keep the identity of the patient confidential, to keep on record a list of the names of those who are HIV positive, to make processing insurance claims easier, or to ensure that patients receive proper care) -----
- CORRECT ANSWER---------------to keep the identity of the patient confidential Physician-assisted suicide now is generally accepted in the USA. (T or F) -- ----CORRECT ANSWER---------------false The failure to perform an act that should have been performed is called: ---- --CORRECT ANSWER---------------nonfeasance 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. - -----CORRECT ANSWER---------------precedent The person giving a deposition is called the: ------CORRECT ANSWER------ ---------deponent In the allocation of health resources, the criterion (or criteria) should be which of the following? (likelihood of benefit, urgency of need, duration of benefit, or all of the above) ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------all of the above
Refraining from the act of causing harm or committing evil is called: ------ CORRECT ANSWER---------------nonmaleficence A set of laws designed to standardize electronic data exchange and protect health info is: ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------HIPAA ________ negligence exists when the patient contributes to his/her own condition. ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Contributory With regard to medical ethics, which term deals with the fair distribution of benefits and burdens among individuals or groups in society having legitimate claims? (veracity, beneficence, reparation, or justice) ------ CORRECT ANSWER---------------justice The petitioner, or respondent, brings a case to civil court. (T or F) ------ CORRECT ANSWER---------------false Another name for somatic cell nuclear transfer is: ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------human cloning An expert witness is prone to engage in lawsuits. (T or F) ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------false
When a person has wronged another person, the person in the wrong has the duty to: (express an opinion, make reparations, express fidelity, or become a surrogate) ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------make reparations Presumed consent is also called ______ consent. ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------implied The science & philosophy of law is called jurisprudence. (T or F) ------ CORRECT ANSWER---------------true Civil cases must be proven by a(n) _________ of the evidence. ------ CORRECT ANSWER---------------preponderance Which of the following is NOT a standard of care that physicians are expected to uphold? (exercise reasonable skill and care; follow his or her best judgement in treating patients; use reasonable care, attention, and diligence; or take the advice of consulting physicians) ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------take the advice of consulting physicians The failure to perform an act that should have been performed is called: ---- --CORRECT ANSWER---------------nonfeasance Failure to perform a duty is called: ------CORRECT ANSWER--------------- dereliction
When one party of a lawsuit is dissatisfied with a lower court's decision, it has the right to _________ to a higher court. ------CORRECT ANSWER----- ----------appeal Administering a lethal drug to a patient to promote death is called ________. ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------euthanasia The CEJA is in favor of all abortions at any time and for any reason. (T or F) ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------false An inward reflective examination of one's own feelings and thoughts is called: ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------introspection Much of our law is based on previous judicial and jury decisions called ordinances. (T or F) ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------false A patient's medical record is considered to be ________ evidence. ------ CORRECT ANSWER---------------documentary Criminal law governs violations of the law that are punishable as offenses against: (corporations, groups, the state or government, or individuals) ------ CORRECT ANSWER---------------the state or government Things happening at the same time are happening concurrently. (T or F) --- ---CORRECT ANSWER---------------true
With regard to ethical distress, what stands in the way of making an ethical choice? (concerns, ethics, morals, or barriers) ------CORRECT ANSWER--- ------------barriers The MA will not have to discuss ethical issues with patients. (T or F) ------ CORRECT ANSWER---------------true In a(n) _______ case, guilt must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt. ---- --CORRECT ANSWER---------------criminal A physician who fails to obtain consent before treating a patient could be charged with: ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------battery Roe v. Wade was heard by the U.S. Supreme Court in ______. ------ CORRECT ANSWER--------------- 1973 The performance of an act that is wholly wrongful and unlawful is called: --- ---CORRECT ANSWER---------------malfeasance Certain kinds of news, such as births and deaths, are considered part of the public domain. (T or F) ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------true
_______ damages are small awards that are token compensation for invasion of a legal right in which no actual injury was suffered. ------ CORRECT ANSWER---------------Nominal A devotion to or conformity with truth is called: ------CORRECT ANSWER--- ------------veracity _______ waiver of insurance co-payments may violate the policies of some insurers. ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Routine The type of ethical problem in which two or more agents think that each knows what's best for the patient but only one agent can prevail is called: (ethical distress, an ethical dilemma, locus of authority, or distributive justice) ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------locus of authority The earliest written code of ethics was: ------CORRECT ANSWER------------ ---the Code of Hammurabi With regard to capital punishment, the CEJA agrees that a physician can ethically: (give the lethal injection, give the lethal injection and certify death, completely abstain from participation in capital punishment, or certify death) ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------certify death A written defamatory statement or representation that conveys an unjustly unfavorable impression is called liable. (T or F) ------CORRECT ANSWER-- -------------false
Something that has significant and demonstrable bearing on the matter at hand is recourse. (T or F) ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------false Civil cases must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt. (T or F) ------ CORRECT ANSWER---------------false A physician committed to saving life and relieving suffering may sometimes find those two goals _________. ------CORRECT ANSWER--------------- incompatible Only the defense has the right to appeal a court decision to a higher level. (T or F) ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------false The first step in the 5-step process of ethical decision making is: (identifying the type of ethical problem, exploring the practical alternatives, gathering relevant information, or determining the ethical approach to use) - -----CORRECT ANSWER---------------gathering relevant information How many cases are heard by the Supreme Court each year? ____ to ____ ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------80 to 90 ______ are a type of testimony that is not limited to the parties in a lawsuit. ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Depositions
Special damages are injuries that are not a necessary consequence of a physician's negligent act or omission. (T or F) ------CORRECT ANSWER---- -----------true The realm embracing property rights that belong to the community at large is called the ________. ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------public domain Which of the following elements is necessary for informed consent? (patient's diagnosis, if known; alternative treatments; risks and benefits of the procedure or treatment; or all of the above) ------CORRECT ANSWER-- -------------all of the above In most cases, convicted felons cannot vote, hold public office, or possess a firearm. (T or F) ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------true Something that's easily understood or recognized by the mind is a manifestation. (T or F) ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------true Oral defamation is also called: ------CORRECT ANSWER--------------- slander Logically, the control of gametes should be left to the man and woman who produced them. (T or F) ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------true A statement by a part to a legal action of what the party undertakes to prove is called assent. (T or F) ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------false
Municipal courts represent counties. (T or F) ------CORRECT ANSWER----- ----------false
