Question 1

Written codes of ethics for health care practitioners:

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A)  evolved primarily to serve as moral guidelines for those who provide care 
B)  are legally binding 
C)  did not exist in ancient times 
D)  are used in legal cases 
E)  are enforced by hospitals 
A)  evolved primarily to serve as moral guidelines for those who provide care 
B)  are legally binding 
C)  did not exist in ancient times 
D)  are used in legal cases 
E)  are enforced by hospitals A

Question 2

Unlawful acts are always:

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A)  unacceptable 
B)  unethical 
C)  punishable by legal means 
D)  punishable by professional groups 
E)  those that require time in jail 
A)  unacceptable 
B)  unethical 
C)  punishable by legal means 
D)  punishable by professional groups 
E)  those that require time in jail B

Question 3

Unethical behavior is always:

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A)  unacceptable 
B)  illegal 
C)  punishable by legal means 
D)  punishable by professional groups 
E)  behavior that requires time in jail 
A)  unacceptable 
B)  illegal 
C)  punishable by legal means 
D)  punishable by professional groups 
E)  behavior that requires time in jail A

Question 4

The health care professional who studies law and ethics gains perspective on current issues that affect health care practice. Which of the following accurately describes one of those issues?

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A)  A decrease in health care costs makes health care more affordable. 
B)  The media has ensured that everyone has the same access to medical care. 
C)  With the advancement of medical technology patients expect favorable outcomes. 
D)  Health care professionals should not be involved in the legal issues of patients. 
E)  The role of the private sector in health care 
A)  A decrease in health care costs makes health care more affordable. 
B)  The media has ensured that everyone has the same access to medical care. 
C)  With the advancement of medical technology patients expect favorable outcomes. 
D)  Health care professionals should not be involved in the legal issues of patients. 
E)  The role of the private sector in health care

Question 5

The defendant in a lawsuit is the

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A)  party against who criminal or civil charges have been filed. 
B)  party filing the civil charges. 
C)  party keeping order in the court. 
D)  party that testifies. 
E)  party that dismisses the suit. 
A)  party against who criminal or civil charges have been filed. 
B)  party filing the civil charges. 
C)  party keeping order in the court. 
D)  party that testifies. 
E)  party that dismisses the suit.

Question 6

Which of the following is a synonym for "good manners"?

Accepted Answer

A)  protocol 
B)  etiquette 
C)  morals 
D)  laws 
E)  ethics 
A)  protocol 
B)  etiquette 
C)  morals 
D)  laws 
E)  ethics

Question 7

A radiology technician approaches a new patient and states: "I am Jennifer and I will be taking care of you today." This is an example of which of the three "C's"?

Accepted Answer

A)  Common sense. 
B)  Compassion. 
C)  Commitment. 
D)  Coordination. 
E)  Courtesy. 
A)  Common sense. 
B)  Compassion. 
C)  Commitment. 
D)  Coordination. 
E)  Courtesy.

Question 8

Rules of etiquette applicable to one's place of employment are known as:

Accepted Answer

protocol, which is a

Question 9

The plaintiff in a lawsuit is the

Accepted Answer

A)  party against who criminal or civil charges have been filed. 
B)  party filing the civil charges. 
C)  party keeping order in the court. 
D)  party that testifies. 
E)  party that dismisses the suit. 
A)  party against who criminal or civil charges have been filed. 
B)  party filing the civil charges. 
C)  party keeping order in the court. 
D)  party that testifies. 
E)  party that dismisses the suit.

Question 10

Standards of behavior, developed as a result of one's concept of right and wrong, is known as:

Accepted Answer

ethics, which is concerned wit

Question 11

What document serves as a guideline for employees about professional behavior and etiquette?

Accepted Answer

A)  the AMA's Code of Ethics 
B)  the office policy manual 
C)  medical practice acts 
D)  Emily Post's Guide to Etiquette 
E)  the statutes of the city where the organization is located 
A)  the AMA's Code of Ethics 
B)  the office policy manual 
C)  medical practice acts 
D)  Emily Post's Guide to Etiquette 
E)  the statutes of the city where the organization is located

Question 12

What is the meaning of the term litigious?

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A)  higher number of practicing lawyers 
B)  decreased legal liability 
C)  increase in the number of lawsuits 
D)  increase in consumer awareness of health care 
E)  increase in laws covering error 
A)  higher number of practicing lawyers 
B)  decreased legal liability 
C)  increase in the number of lawsuits 
D)  increase in consumer awareness of health care 
E)  increase in laws covering error

Question 13

A specialist who consults with physicians, researchers, and others to help them make difficult decisions is known as:

Accepted Answer

a medical

Question 14

Bioethics is concerned with:

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A)  etiquette in medical research 
B)  health care law 
C)  the ethics of scientists doing research in a university 
D)  ethical implications of biological research methods and results 
E)  moral values of the scientists 
A)  etiquette in medical research 
B)  health care law 
C)  the ethics of scientists doing research in a university 
D)  ethical implications of biological research methods and results 
E)  moral values of the scientists

Question 15

The first step in a critical thinking problem solving is to

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A)  evaluate the evidence. 
B)  gather information. 
C)  clarify the problem. 
D)  consider alternatives. 
E)  implement the right decision. 
A)  evaluate the evidence. 
B)  gather information. 
C)  clarify the problem. 
D)  consider alternatives. 
E)  implement the right decision.

Question 16

Which of the following is an example of a health care practitioner displaying compassion for a patient?

Accepted Answer

A)  A physician making rounds in a hospital asks a patient how he is doing. 
B)  A nurse feels sorry for patient who was just diagnosed with cancer. 
C)  A medical assistant inquires about a patient's children. 
D)  A LPN helps an elderly person walk through the hallways. 
E)  A physician sits down with a patient and addresses all the patient's concerns. 
A)  A physician making rounds in a hospital asks a patient how he is doing. 
B)  A nurse feels sorry for patient who was just diagnosed with cancer. 
C)  A medical assistant inquires about a patient's children. 
D)  A LPN helps an elderly person walk through the hallways. 
E)  A physician sits down with a patient and addresses all the patient's concerns.

Question 17

Law may be defined as

Accepted Answer

A)  a moral code. 
B)  good manners. 
C)  rules of conduct. 
D)  protocol. 
E)  the rules of behavior. 
A)  a moral code. 
B)  good manners. 
C)  rules of conduct. 
D)  protocol. 
E)  the rules of behavior.

Question 18

A student medical assistant doing his/her internship in a physician's office refuses to wipe up a spilled drink in the exam room hallway because she he/she believes housekeeping is not part of his/her job description. The student is demonstrating the absence of which quality deemed necessary for successful health care practitioners?

Accepted Answer

A)  compassion 
B)  technical skill 
C)  common sense 
D)  courtesy 
E)  etiquette 
A)  compassion 
B)  technical skill 
C)  common sense 
D)  courtesy 
E)  etiquette

Question 19

A medical-surgical nurse is going off shift and giving her report to the nurse coming on duty. She is clearly and accurately describing the conditions of the patients she cared for during her shift. This is an example of which skill?

Accepted Answer

A)  people skills 
B)  critical thinking skills 
C)  technical skills 
D)  moral values skills 
E)  problem-solving skills 
A)  people skills 
B)  critical thinking skills 
C)  technical skills 
D)  moral values skills 
E)  problem-solving skills

Question 20

What do professional organizations create to govern their members?

Accepted Answer

A)  laws 
B)  codes of ethics 
C)  statutes 
D)  procedure manuals 
E)  etiquette standards 
A)  laws 
B)  codes of ethics 
C)  statutes 
D)  procedure manuals 
E)  etiquette standards

Written codes of ethics for health care practitioners:

Unlawful acts are always:

Unethical behavior is always:

The health care professional who studies law and ethics gains perspective on current issues that affect health care practice. Which of the following accurately describes one of those issues?

The defendant in a lawsuit is the

Which of the following is a synonym for "good manners"?

A radiology technician approaches a new patient and states: "I am Jennifer and I will be taking care of you today." This is an example of which of the three "C's"?

Rules of etiquette applicable to one's place of employment are known as:

The plaintiff in a lawsuit is the

Standards of behavior, developed as a result of one's concept of right and wrong, is known as:

What document serves as a guideline for employees about professional behavior and etiquette?

What is the meaning of the term litigious?

A specialist who consults with physicians, researchers, and others to help them make difficult decisions is known as:

Bioethics is concerned with:

The first step in a critical thinking problem solving is to

Which of the following is an example of a health care practitioner displaying compassion for a patient?

Law may be defined as

A medical-surgical nurse is going off shift and giving her report to the nurse coming on duty. She is clearly and accurately describing the conditions of the patients she cared for during her shift. This is an example of which skill?

What do professional organizations create to govern their members?

Making Ethical Decisions

Working in Health Care

Law the Courts and Contracts

Professional Liability and Medical Malpractice

Defenses to Liability Suits

Medical Records and Informed Consent

Privacy, Security, and Fraud

Physicians Public Duties and Responsibilities

Workplace Legalities

The Beginning of Life and Childhood

Death and Dying

Health Care Trends and Forecasts

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Exam 1: Introduction to Law and Ethics

Written codes of ethics for health care practitioners:

Unlawful acts are always:

Unethical behavior is always:

The health care professional who studies law and ethics gains perspective on current issues that affect health care practice. Which of the following accurately describes one of those issues?

The defendant in a lawsuit is the

Which of the following is a synonym for "good manners"?

A radiology technician approaches a new patient and states: "I am Jennifer and I will be taking care of you today." This is an example of which of the three "C's"?

Rules of etiquette applicable to one's place of employment are known as:

The plaintiff in a lawsuit is the

Standards of behavior, developed as a result of one's concept of right and wrong, is known as:

What document serves as a guideline for employees about professional behavior and etiquette?

What is the meaning of the term litigious?

A specialist who consults with physicians, researchers, and others to help them make difficult decisions is known as:

Bioethics is concerned with:

The first step in a critical thinking problem solving is to

Which of the following is an example of a health care practitioner displaying compassion for a patient?

Law may be defined as

A medical-surgical nurse is going off shift and giving her report to the nurse coming on duty. She is clearly and accurately describing the conditions of the patients she cared for during her shift. This is an example of which skill?

What do professional organizations create to govern their members?

Making Ethical Decisions

Working in Health Care

Law the Courts and Contracts

Professional Liability and Medical Malpractice

Defenses to Liability Suits

Medical Records and Informed Consent

Privacy, Security, and Fraud

Physicians Public Duties and Responsibilities

Workplace Legalities

The Beginning of Life and Childhood

Death and Dying

Health Care Trends and Forecasts

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