Question 1

Which of the following is a correct way for a medical assistant to contact a partner of a patient with a sexually transmitted disease?

Accepted Answer

A)   Send a letter explaining that he/she has been named a partner of a patient with a sexually transmitted disease.
B)   Make the contact in person but ask where you can talk privately.
C)   Call the person at work and leave a detailed message revealing the urgency of the call.
D)   Send an e-mail message giving details about the situation.
E)   It is not the responsibility of the medical assistant to make the contact.F) C) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 2

The process used by various organizations, including insurance carriers, to ensure that healthcare providers are appropriately qualified to provide services is ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The process used by various organizations, including...

Question 3

A healthcare professional who stops care without providing an equally qualified substitute can be charged with ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   neglect
B)   delayed treatment
C)   breach of duty
D)   breach of contract
E)   abandonmentF) D) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 4

In order to provide ________ consent, a patient must receive all information relative to his or her condition and be able to make a decision about consent based on that knowledge.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In order to provide ________ consent, a...

Question 5

An employee who is considered to be acting on the physician's behalf while performing professional tasks is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   respondeat superior
B)   subpoena duces tecum
C)   malfeasance
D)   res ipsa loquitur
E)   subpoena testificandumF) D) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 6

Which of the following is demonstrated when a patient's leg healed incorrectly because of the way the cast had been applied?

Accepted Answer

A)   Indirect cause
B)   Possible cause
C)   Accidental cause
D)   Direct cause
E)   Implied causeF) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 7

Which of the following is an example of an implied contract?

Accepted Answer

A)   Employment contract
B)   Housekeeping/maintenance contract
C)   Lease agreement
D)   Making a medical appointment
E)   Partnership agreementF) D) and E)
G) C) and E)

Question 8

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) B) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 9

The document established by the American Hospital Association that is a list of standards a patient can expect in healthcare is the ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   Hippocratic Oath
B)   Code of Medical Ethics
C)   Patient Care Partnership
D)   Quality Assurance Program
E)   informed consent documentF) A) and D)
G) D) and E)

Question 10

A court order to produce documents is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   respondeat superior
B)   subpoena
C)   subpoena duces tecum
D)   subpoena testificandum
E)   law of agencyF) All of the above
G) B) and C)

Question 11

Malpractice lawsuits are part of ____ law.

Accepted Answer

A)   civil
B)   statutory
C)   common
D)   administrative
E)   criminalF) A) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 12

In order to avoid financial losses due to lawsuits filed against them, physicians can purchase professional _________coverage.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

For two parties to enter into an agreement, or contract, both must be capable of understanding the terms and conditions. This is referred to as ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   consideration
B)   agreement
C)   expressed contract
D)   contractual capacity
E)   implied contractF) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 14

____ are formed through the influence of the family, culture, and society, and serve as a basis for ethical conduct.

Accepted Answer

A)   Ethics
B)   Responsibilities
C)   Rules of conduct
D)   Moral values
E)   LawsF) A) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 15

A medical practice model that is authorized by state law to act as a single entity is a ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   partnership.
B)   group practice.
C)   professional corporation.
D)   sole proprietorship.
E)   clinic.F) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 16

One way to prevent medical malpractice is to be ________ in your skills and job knowledge.

Accepted Answer

The answer of One way to prevent medical malpractice is...

Question 17

Mr. Daley, an 84-year-old patient, is accompanied to the office by his 53-year-old son. When the physician explains that Mr. Daley needs surgery to remove a tumor, Mr. Daley does not want the surgery. However, his son insists that he agree to the surgery, and Mr. Daley finally gives in. On the day of the surgery, Mr. Daley once again decides not to have the surgery. He says the consent form he signed is not valid. Which of the essential elements of a contract is not present in the signed consent form?

Accepted Answer

A)   Agreement
B)   Consideration
C)   Communication
D)   Legal subject matter
E)   Contractual capacityF) A) and B)
G) D) and E)

Question 18

The core of the HIPAA Privacy Rule is the protection, use, and disclosure of ________ health information, which is individually identifiable health information.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The core of the HIPAA Privacy Rule...

Question 19

Should you be called to appear in court, it is suggested that you ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   use the correct medical terms
B)   maintain and use your sense of humor
C)   appear in uniform
D)   answer only the question that is asked
E)   refuse to answer questions that help the opposing sideF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 20

____ refers to a lawful act that is done incorrectly.

Accepted Answer

A)   Misfeasance
B)   Nonfeasance
C)   Malfeasance
D)   Res ipsa loquitur
E)   Subpoena testificandumF) A) and B)
G) All of the above

Exam 5: Legal and Ethical Issues

____ are formed through the influence of the family, culture, and society, and serve as a basis for ethical conduct.

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An employee who is considered to be acting on the physician's behalf while performing professional tasks is ____.

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One way to prevent medical malpractice is to be ________ in your skills and job knowledge.

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Which of the following is an example of an implied contract?

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____ refers to a lawful act that is done incorrectly.

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A court order to produce documents is ____.

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The process used by various organizations, including insurance carriers, to ensure that healthcare providers are appropriately qualified to provide services is ________.

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Malpractice lawsuits are part of ____ law.

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A healthcare professional who stops care without providing an equally qualified substitute can be charged with ____.

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In order to provide ________ consent, a patient must receive all information relative to his or her condition and be able to make a decision about consent based on that knowledge.

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Which of the following is demonstrated when a patient's leg healed incorrectly because of the way the cast had been applied?

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Should you be called to appear in court, it is suggested that you ____.

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A medical practice model that is authorized by state law to act as a single entity is a ____.

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For two parties to enter into an agreement, or contract, both must be capable of understanding the terms and conditions. This is referred to as ____.

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The document established by the American Hospital Association that is a list of standards a patient can expect in healthcare is the ____.

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Which of the following is a correct way for a medical assistant to contact a partner of a patient with a sexually transmitted disease?

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In order to avoid financial losses due to lawsuits filed against them, physicians can purchase professional _________coverage.

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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 core of the HIPAA Privacy Rule is the protection, use, and disclosure of ________ health information, which is individually identifiable health information.

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____ are formed through the influence of the family, culture, and society, and serve as a basis for ethical conduct.

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