Question 1

The National Practitioner Data Bank was established in 1986 by the ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   False Claims Act
B)   Occupational Safety and Health Administration
C)   Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, Title I
D)   Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, Title II
E)   Health Care Quality Improvement ActF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 2

To use the form of treatment believed to be best for the patient, to refrain from harmful actions, and to keep a patient's private information confidential are part of ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   state law
B)   federal law
C)   medical ethics
D)   the Hippocratic Oath
E)   an employer's rulesF) A) and B)
G) B) and D)

Question 3

Which of the following created federal laws to protect healthcare workers from health hazards on the job?

Accepted Answer

A)   FDA
B)   OSHA
C)   EPA
D)   FCC
E)   MSDSF) A) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 4

The office supervisor signs a lease for the office copier and fax machine. The lease is an example of a(n) ________ contract.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The office supervisor signs a lease for...

Question 5

When three or more physicians share the collective income, expenses, facilities, equipment, records, and personnel, they have formed a(n) ________ practice.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When three or more physicians share the...

Question 6

Oral testimony that is made before a public officer of the court to be used in a lawsuit is called a __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Oral testimony that is made before a...

Question 7

The two fundamental concepts of the HIPAA Privacy rule are use and ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The two fundamental concepts of the HIPAA...

Question 8

Which of the following is an example of disclosure under the HIPAA Privacy Rule?

Accepted Answer

A)   Sharing protected health information
B)   Examining protected health information
C)   Analyzing protected health information
D)   Releasing protected health information
E)   Utilizing protected health informationF) None of the above
G) B) and E)

Question 9

Accurate and proper ________ is essential because patient records are often used as evidence in professional liability cases.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Accurate and proper ________ is essential because...

Question 10

In legal terms, unintentional torts constitute which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   Criminal acts
B)   Assault
C)   Battery
D)   Negligence
E)   FraudF) A) and C)
G) D) and E)

Question 11

A ____ is a rule of conduct established and enforced by an authority or governing body, such as the federal government.

Accepted Answer

A)   principle
B)   law
C)   tort
D)   policy
E)   contractF) A) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 12

A licensed provider receives notice that a patient has filed a lawsuit for a fall in the office that happened over 10 years ago. It is likely that this lawsuit claim will ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   go forward because it is a legitimate complaint
B)   be barred because it falls outside the statute of limitations
C)   be barred because it falls within the statute of limitations
D)   not go forward because it is not a legitimate complaint
E)   go forward because the patient was disabled as a result of the fallF) None of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 13

Which of the following patients can give informed consent?

Accepted Answer

A)   A 14-year-old girl who needs abdominal surgery
B)   A 24-year-old man who is mentally challenged
C)   A 17-year-old boy who lives with his parents
D)   A 16-year-old girl who is married and self-supporting
E)   A 15-year-old boy who has an STIF) B) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 14

____ is considered a standard of behavior and a concept of right and wrong, beyond the legal consideration.

Accepted Answer

A)   Morality
B)   Tort law
C)   Civil law
D)   Criminal law
E)   EthicsF) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 15

The appropriate way for a physician to terminate the care of a patient is to ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   inform the patient by telephone
B)   send the patient a certified letter
C)   tell the patient in person
D)   obtain the patient's consent
E)   send the patient a text messageF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 16

Which of the following of the four Ds of negligence includes proof that the patient received an injury?

Accepted Answer

A)   Duty
B)   Derelict
C)   Damages
D)   Disability
E)   Direct causeF) A) and B)
G) C) and E)

Question 17

A process in which the opposing sides choose a person outside the court system, with special knowledge in the field, to hear and decide a dispute is a(n)  ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   tort
B)   agency
C)   subpoena
D)   contract
E)   arbitrationF) D) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 18

In order to avoid financial losses due to lawsuits, it is advisable for all health professionals to purchase professional _________ coverage.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In order to avoid financial losses due...

Question 19

When you enter an exam room without knocking, you commit the intentional tort of invasion of ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When you enter an exam room without...

Question 20

Ethical issues that arise related to medical advances are known as ____ issues.

Accepted Answer

A)   civil
B)   criminal
C)   bioethical
D)   felony
E)   fraudF) B) and D)
G) A) and E)

Exam 5: Legal and Ethical Issues

Which of the following is an example of disclosure under the HIPAA Privacy Rule?

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A ____ is a rule of conduct established and enforced by an authority or governing body, such as the federal government.

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When you enter an exam room without knocking, you commit the intentional tort of invasion of ________.

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The two fundamental concepts of the HIPAA Privacy rule are use and ________.

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In order to avoid financial losses due to lawsuits, it is advisable for all health professionals to purchase professional _________ coverage.

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Accurate and proper ________ is essential because patient records are often used as evidence in professional liability cases.

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A licensed provider receives notice that a patient has filed a lawsuit for a fall in the office that happened over 10 years ago. It is likely that this lawsuit claim will ____.

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Which of the following patients can give informed consent?

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Oral testimony that is made before a public officer of the court to be used in a lawsuit is called a __________.

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Ethical issues that arise related to medical advances are known as ____ issues.

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____ is considered a standard of behavior and a concept of right and wrong, beyond the legal consideration.

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Which of the following of the four Ds of negligence includes proof that the patient received an injury?

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In legal terms, unintentional torts constitute which of the following?

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The office supervisor signs a lease for the office copier and fax machine. The lease is an example of a(n) ________ contract.

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Which of the following created federal laws to protect healthcare workers from health hazards on the job?

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The appropriate way for a physician to terminate the care of a patient is to ____.

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When three or more physicians share the collective income, expenses, facilities, equipment, records, and personnel, they have formed a(n) ________ practice.

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A process in which the opposing sides choose a person outside the court system, with special knowledge in the field, to hear and decide a dispute is a(n) ____.

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The National Practitioner Data Bank was established in 1986 by the ____.

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To use the form of treatment believed to be best for the patient, to refrain from harmful actions, and to keep a patient's private information confidential are part of ____.

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