MA 111 ORANGE MODULE FINAL EXAM REVIEW

MAs gathering payment information before an appointment is scheduled is an example of

Presumed consent is also called ________ consent.

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

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

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

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

Match malfeasance with the definition.

The benefits of HIPAA include

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

The performance of an act that is wholly wrongful and unlawful is called

Which of the following statements are NOT true in regards to subpoena duces tecum?

Which of the following include compensation for pain and suffering?

Slander is oral defamation.

Many state laws mandate that termination letters be sent by which of the following services?

Public medical facilities must allow individuals with disabilities to easily and safely

The formal action of a legislative body is called an appeal.

A solemn declaration usually made orally by a witness under oath is called

Something that is easily understood or recognized by the mind is a manifestation.

What is meant by the “litigious nature of today’s society”?

The following products must a Dr authorized order and provide a copy of the DEA registration?

Generally, a subpoena duces tecum should be filed no less than ____ days before a trial.

A minor crime is called a(n)

Withdraw protection or support or to discontinue medical care without proper notice is called

Leasing equipment, such as copiers, often proves to be more expensive than buying them

Equipment inventory, which of the following is kept at a one location, available to all users?

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

Municipal regulations are also called __________.

Document that expresses the wishes of patients in case cannot express their wishes is called a

A difference among conflicting facts, claims, or opinions is called a(n)

The Affordable Care Act was designed to provide better health security by which of these

Much of our law is based on previous judicial and jury decisions called ordinances.

Which of the following apply to an implied contract?

Healthcare pros. are required to report child abuse only when they have concrete evidence

A legal instrument that authorizes a person to act as the agent of the grantor is called a

The willful and unlawful use of force or violence on the person of another is called assault.

Which of the following is a monthly activity?

Negligence must be

Match nonfeasance with the definition.

A person who represents a minor in legal situations is called a

The MA should check to make sure all pts have left the facility before locking up

A person who is shrewd in the management of practical affairs is considered an arbitrator.

The science and philosophy of law is called jurisprudence.

__________ negligence exists when the patient contributes to his or her own condition.

An ordered item that will delivered at a later date is said to be

Medical liability cases can stem from

In a(n) __________ case, guilt must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt.

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

If proof of mailing is needed, the medical assistant might ask the post office for

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

Thieves usually approach a physician’s office to steal money or ____________.

Respondeat superior means “the thing speaks for itself.”

Failure to perform a duty is called __________.

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

A person hasn't said that they want to donate organs, their organs cannot be used after death.

Which conditions does not support classification of a minor by the courts as emancipated?

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

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

An emancipated minor is over the age of 18.

Which of the following elements is necessary for informed consent?

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

Which type of service would you use for piece of medical equipment being returned for a refund?

An infraction is a more serious crime than a misdemeanor.

The improper performance of a lawful act is called

Special damages are injuries that are not a consequence of a MD’s negligent act or omission.

For practices that do not use e-prescribing, where should extra prescription pads be stored?

Local governments create and enact

Respondeat superior is a Latin term meaning

Common items that criminals look for in physicians’ offices include

The legal representative of a minor may be a guardian ad litem.

The medical assistant cannot explain the consent form; this must be done by the __________.

What is the main reason for acute back injuries?

Adults who, by a court, are insane or incompetent can still consent to medical treatment

An informed consent form must address which of the following?

Civil cases must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt.

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

the following insurance protects the healthcare facility if there is an injury in the facility

All 50 states require reporting which of the following to the local health department?

The most common service used by healthcare facilities for packages weighing up to 13 ounces?

Which of the following is not a requirement for a valid, legal contract?

When new stock is added, it should be placed

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

A(n) _____________ is a list of items ordered and items shipped.

Inventories of computer hardware, calculators, and copiers for tax purposes are

Books, manuscripts, and computer-recorded items are classified as __________ mail.

The reorder point for an item is calculated based on

Criminal law governs violations of the law that are punishable as offenses against

Match misfeasance with the definition.

An expert witness is prone to engage in lawsuits.

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

In most cases, convicted felons cannot vote, hold public office, or possess a firearm.

Each state has its own consent laws that it must follow.

Set of laws designed to standardize electronic data exchange and protect health information is

A written defamatory statement that conveys an unjustly unfavorable impression is called libel.