Question 1

Presumed consent is also called ________ consent.

Accepted Answer

A)  written 
B)  verbal 
C)  implied 
D)  informed 
A)  written 
B)  verbal 
C)  implied 
D)  informed C

Question 2

Medical assistants cannot legally perform skills for which they have not been trained.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

What is meant by the "litigious nature of today's society"?

Accepted Answer

A)  Crowding has caused people to need more personal space. 
B)  Patients are more likely to bring lawsuits than in the past. 
C)  A growing diversity of cultures is represented in the United States. 
D)  Fewer people have access to medical care. 
A)  Crowding has caused people to need more personal space. 
B)  Patients are more likely to bring lawsuits than in the past. 
C)  A growing diversity of cultures is represented in the United States. 
D)  Fewer people have access to medical care. B

Question 4

The document that expresses the wishes of patients in case of terminal illness or an accident after which patients cannot express their wishes is called a

Accepted Answer

A)  power of attorney. 
B)  DNR order. 
C)  will. 
D)  living will. 
A)  power of attorney. 
B)  DNR order. 
C)  will. 
D)  living will.

Question 5

Respondeat superior is a Latin term meaning

Accepted Answer

A)  "Let the master answer." 
B)  "Buyer, beware." 
C)  "The thing speaks for itself." 
D)  "Respond as soon as possible." 
A)  "Let the master answer." 
B)  "Buyer, beware." 
C)  "The thing speaks for itself." 
D)  "Respond as soon as possible."

Question 6

The HITECH Act imposes data breach notification requirements for unauthorized uses and disclosures of "unsecured PHI."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of The failure to perform an act that...

Question 8

A power of __________ allows one person to act on behalf of another.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A power of __________ allows one person...

Question 9

The medical assistant cannot legally provide the information for the patient about which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Informed consent 
B)  Expressed consent 
C)  General consent 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Informed consent 
B)  Expressed consent 
C)  General consent 
D)  None of the above

Question 10

__________ is an alternative to trial in which a third party hears evidence and makes a decision.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ is an alternative to trial in...

Question 11

Which of the following is not a type of civil law?

Accepted Answer

A)  Misdemeanor 
B)  Administrative 
C)  Tort 
D)  Contract 
A)  Misdemeanor 
B)  Administrative 
C)  Tort 
D)  Contract

Question 12

Which of the following insurance protects the healthcare facility if there is an accident in the facility that causes bodily injury or property damage?

Accepted Answer

A)  Liability insurance 
B)  Medical malpractice insurance 
C)  Personal injury insurance 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Liability insurance 
B)  Medical malpractice insurance 
C)  Personal injury insurance 
D)  None of the above

Question 13

__________ damages are small awards that are token compensation for invasion of a legal right in which no actual injury was suffered.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ damages are small awards that are...

Question 14

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 15

Which of the following civil laws most directly affect the medical profession?

Accepted Answer

A)  Tort law 
B)  Contract law 
C)  Administrative law 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Tort law 
B)  Contract law 
C)  Administrative law 
D)  All of the above

Question 16

The person bringing a case or legal action to court is the

Accepted Answer

A)  judge. 
B)  defendant. 
C)  plaintiff. 
D)  bailiff. 
A)  judge. 
B)  defendant. 
C)  plaintiff. 
D)  bailiff.

Question 17

Which of the following is considered an emancipated minor and has the right to consent to treatment and patient confidentiality?

Accepted Answer

A)  17-year-old with a life-threatening situation 
B)  16-year-old requesting treatment of sexually transmitted infections 
C)  Self-supporting 16-year-old living separately from parents or legal guardian 
D)  14-year-old seeking drug or alcohol rehab 
A)  17-year-old with a life-threatening situation 
B)  16-year-old requesting treatment of sexually transmitted infections 
C)  Self-supporting 16-year-old living separately from parents or legal guardian 
D)  14-year-old seeking drug or alcohol rehab

Question 18

A minor crime is called a(n)

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

Civil cases must be proven by a(n) __________ of the evidence.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Civil cases must be proven by a(n)...

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 
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

Presumed consent is also called ________ consent.

Medical assistants cannot legally perform skills for which they have not been trained.

What is meant by the "litigious nature of today's society"?

The document that expresses the wishes of patients in case of terminal illness or an accident after which patients cannot express their wishes is called a

Respondeat superior is a Latin term meaning

The HITECH Act imposes data breach notification requirements for unauthorized uses and disclosures of "unsecured PHI."

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

A power of __________ allows one person to act on behalf of another.

The medical assistant cannot legally provide the information for the patient about which of the following?

__________ is an alternative to trial in which a third party hears evidence and makes a decision.

Which of the following is not a type of civil law?

Which of the following insurance protects the healthcare facility if there is an accident in the facility that causes bodily injury or property damage?

__________ damages are small awards that are token compensation for invasion of a legal right in which no actual injury was suffered.

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

Which of the following civil laws most directly affect the medical profession?

The person bringing a case or legal action to court is the

Which of the following is considered an emancipated minor and has the right to consent to treatment and patient confidentiality?

A minor crime is called a(n)

Civil cases must be proven by a(n) __________ of the evidence.

Which of the following elements is necessary for informed consent?

Competency-Based Education and the Medical Assistant Student

The Medical Assistant and the Healthcare Team

Professional Behavior in the Workplace

Therapeutic Communications

Medicine and Ethics

Technology and Written Communication in the Medical Office

Telephone Techniques

Scheduling Appointments and Patient Processing

Daily Operations in the Ambulatory Care Setting

The Health Record

Basics of Diagnostic Coding

Basics of Procedural Coding

Basics of Health Insurance

Medical Billing and Reimbursement

Patient Accounts, Collections, and Practice Management

Banking Services and Procedures

Supervision and Human Resources Management

Medical Practice Marketing and Customer Service

Infection Control

Patient Assessment

Patient Education

Nutrition and Health Promotion

Vital Signs

Assisting With the Primary Physical Examination

Principles of Pharmacology

Pharmacology Math

Administering Medications

Safety and Emergency Practices

Assisting in Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology

Assisting in Dermatology

Assisting in Gastroenterology

Assisting in Urology and Male Reproduction

Assisting in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Assisting in Pediatrics

Assisting in Orthopedic Medicine

Assisting in Neurology and Mental Health

Assisting in Endocrinology

Assisting in Pulmonary Medicine

Assisting in Cardiology

Assisting in Geriatrics

Principles of Electrocardiography

Assisting With Diagnostic Imaging

Assisting in the Clinical Laboratory

Assisting in the Analysis of Urine

Assisting in Blood Collection

Assisting in the Analysis of Blood

Assisting in Microbiology and Immunology

Surgical Supplies and Instruments

Surgical Asepsis and Assisting With Surgical Procedures

Career Development and Life Skills

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