Question 1

Healthcare professionals are required to report child abuse only when they have concrete evidence that abuse has taken place.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Adults who have been found by a court to be insane or incompetent can still consent to medical treatment in almost all cases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A list of questions from one party in a lawsuit to another party in the lawsuit is called a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)   deposition.
B)   interrogatory.
C)   petition.
D)   response.

Question 4

The most sacred trust that patients place in physicians and their staff members is

Accepted Answer

A)   the ability to cure disease.
B)   the competent treatment of symptoms.
C)   confidentiality.
D)   the fairness of charges for services.

Question 5

A major crime, such as rape, murder, or burglary, is classified as a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)   felony.
B)   misdemeanor.
C)   violation.
D)   act of treason.

Question 6

Consent, usually written, that states understanding of what treatment is to be undertaken and the risks involved with such treatment is called __________ consent.

Accepted Answer

informed
Informed consent is u...

Question 7

Once a patient has decided to file a lawsuit against a physician, the first step is to find a(n) __________ to accept the case.

Accepted Answer

attorney
Some attorneys may no...

Question 8

A physician who fails to obtain consent before treating a patient could be charged with

Accepted Answer

A)   misfeasance.
B)   breach of contract.
C)   battery.
D)   negligence.

Question 9

A physician must use reasonable care, attention, and __________ when treating patients.

Accepted Answer

diligence
The physician must f...

Question 10

The benefits of HIPAA include

Accepted Answer

A)   lower administrative costs.
B)   higher administrative costs.
C)   increased revenue cycle time.
D)   None of the above

Question 11

The failure to perform an act that should have been performed is called __________.

Accepted Answer

nonfeasance
Nonfeasance is the...

Question 12

Something that has significant and demonstrable bearing on the matter at hand is

Accepted Answer

A)   relevant.
B)   frequent.
C)   recourse.
D)   stipulated.

Question 13

A patient's medical record is considered to be __________ evidence.

Accepted Answer

documentary
An examp...

Question 14

Respondeat superior means "the thing speaks for itself."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Match misfeasance with the definition.

Accepted Answer

A)   Failure to perform an act that should have been performed
B)   Implies inattention to one's duty or business
C)   The performance of an act that a reasonable and prudent provider would perform in a similar situation
D)   Performing an act that is legal but not properly performed
E)   Intentionally doing something either legally or morally wrong

Question 16

__________ are a type of testimony that is not limited to the parties in a lawsuit.

Accepted Answer

Depositions
Depositi...

Question 17

The Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health was signed into law in February 2009.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The person giving a deposition is called the __________.

Accepted Answer

deponent
A...

Question 19

Something marked by wisdom or judiciousness is said to be __________.

Accepted Answer

prudent
To be pruden...

Question 20

Which of the following elements is necessary for informed consent?

Accepted Answer

A)   Patient's diagnosis, if known
B)   Risks and benefits of the procedure or treatment
C)   Alternative treatments
D)   All of the above

Exam 5: Medicine and Law

Something that has significant and demonstrable bearing on the matter at hand is

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Which of the following elements is necessary for informed consent?

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Adults who have been found by a court to be insane or incompetent can still consent to medical treatment in almost all cases.

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A list of questions from one party in a lawsuit to another party in the lawsuit is called a(n)

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The benefits of HIPAA include

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A physician who fails to obtain consent before treating a patient could be charged with

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Respondeat superior means "the thing speaks for itself."

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Match misfeasance with the definition.

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The person giving a deposition is called the __________.

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Consent, usually written, that states understanding of what treatment is to be undertaken and the risks involved with such treatment is called __________ consent.

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The most sacred trust that patients place in physicians and their staff members is

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A physician must use reasonable care, attention, and __________ when treating patients.

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Once a patient has decided to file a lawsuit against a physician, the first step is to find a(n) __________ to accept the case.

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Healthcare professionals are required to report child abuse only when they have concrete evidence that abuse has taken place.

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A major crime, such as rape, murder, or burglary, is classified as a(n)

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The Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health was signed into law in February 2009.

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The failure to perform an act that should have been performed is called __________.

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A patient's medical record is considered to be __________ evidence.

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