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CLE 115 Medical Law and Ethics Test #1 Review
CLE 115 Medical Law and Ethics Test #1 Review
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Chapters 1, 2, & 3 review
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1
Guidelines for the practice of a profession are called the
scope of practice
All of these
guardian ad litem
respondeat superior
2
Which carries the punishment of fines or imprisonment in jail for up to a year?
battery
a misdemeanor
a felony
negligence
3
The federal court has jurisdiction over a case when
the case relates to federal law
the dispute occurred on or in international waters
All of these
a foreign citizen & a U.S. citizen are in dispute over $75,000 or more
4
Requirements for medical licensure may include
proof of medical malpractice insurance.
both red and blue
information about any past convictions or history of drug or alcohol abuse.
proof of a successfully completed approved internship/residency program.
5
The period of time that a patient has to file a lawsuit is covered by the
jurisdiction
medical practice acts
bonding
statute of limitations
6
The study of a branch of philosophy related to morals, moral principles, and moral judgments is called
law
medical practice acts
ethics
utilitarianism
7
An example of a person practicing without a medical license is
a paramedic performing CPR
a physician signing Dr.
a licensed practical nurse signing RN.
a registered nurse renewing a license as a RN
8
The ruling in an early case that is applied to a subsequent case when the facts are the same is the best definition of:
preponderance of evidence
precedent
applied ethics
libel
9
Medicare/Medicaid fraud, rape, murder, larceny, and narcotics convictions are examples of crimes that could lead to
a license being endorsed
a license being revoked
a license being awarded
reciprocity of a license
10
The ethical theory based on "the greatest good for the greatest number of people" is:
utilitarianism
duty-based ethics
justice-based ethics
right-based ethics
11
The provision of information to a patient a reasonable person would want before making a decision about treatment is
the prudent person rule
confidentiality
the standard of care
the statute of limitations
12
The person being sued in a court of law is the defendant.
False
True
13
The ordinary skill and care that medical practitioners must use is called
the standard of care
the prudent person rule
confidentiality
the statute of limitations
14
Action taken to confine a competent patient against his or her will is false imprisonment.
False
True
15
Being found guilty of breaking a criminal law may result in
imprisonment
all of these
a fine
loss of a medical license
16
Let the master answer
refers to
the physician who assists in an emergency situation outside the workplace.
the scope of practice.
the medical assistant who unsuccessfully performs CPR.
the employer who assumes responsibility for the actions of employees.
17
Statutes are laws passed by Congress or a state legislature.
True
False
18
The U.S. Constitution does which of the following?
Sets up the government
defines the power of the government to act
All of these
sets limits on the government's power
19
Common law is established through judicial decisions rather than statutes.
True
False
20
Due process in the workplace refers to
the responsibility of employers to provide a safe work environment.
the right of employers to fire employees at will.
right of employees to have a fair hearing if their rights are in jeopardy
none of these
21
Civil law includes
All of these
torts
medical malpractice
contracts
22
Unethical acts are never legal.
False
True
23
All of the following include intentional torts
except
:
negligence
false imprisonment
defamation
assault and battery
24
An expert witness is one who
has witnessed the crime and can identify the perpetrator.
has knowledge in subject matter beyond those people in court or on the jury
is always on the side of the plaintiff
has an advanced degree such as a doctorate in in biology.
25
Congress is the ________ branch of the federal government for the United States.
legislative
judicial
executive
consitutional
26
An incident report should be filled out whenever an unusual occurrence takes place at work.
False
True
27
Failure or omission to perform professional duties to an accepted standard of care is called
negligence
intentional tort
fraud
consideration
28
A contract between the patient and the physician can be terminated if the patient
misses appointments
All of these
fails to pay for services
fails to follow instructions
29
Medical practice acts may include laws regarding
unlicensed persons practicing medicine
All of these
insufficient record keeping
conviction of a felony
30
A court order for a witness to appear in court and bring certain documents under penalty for failure to do so is a
discovery
subpoena duces tecum
deposition
interview
31
The study of ethics includes the use of
moral principles
moral judgments
all of these
logic
32
A(n) _______ occurs when a person has been deliberately injured by another.
breach of contract
negligence
unintentional tort
intentional tort
