Sports Medicine I - Chapter 3

Question 1

Prearranged system for delivering healthcare that is designed to control costs while continuing to provide quality care?

Accepted Answer

Managed care

Question 2

Every athlete should be covered by appropriate insurance policies that maximize the benefits should injury occur

Accepted Answer

True

Question 3

Any modifications/alterations to equipment will nullify the manufacturers' liability should an injury occur

Accepted Answer

True

Question 4

Title IX is a Federal civil rights law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in education programs

Accepted Answer

True

Question 5

Specific length of time an individual can sue for damages resulting from negligence

Accepted Answer

Statute of Limitations

Question 6

Which of the following is a federal health insurance program that is for the aged and disabled?

Accepted Answer

Medicare

Question 7

Good Samaritan Law provides limited protection to someone who chooses to provide first aid but is not trained/certified

Accepted Answer

True

Question 8

Being legally responsible for the harm one causes another person

Accepted Answer

Liabiltiy

Question 9

Sovereign immunity states that neither the government nor any employee can be held liable for negligence

Accepted Answer

True

Question 10

Medicaid is a health insurance program for people with low incomes and limited resources

Accepted Answer

True

Question 11

Which of the following establishes minimum standards for equipment that must be met to ensure its safety?

Accepted Answer

National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment (NOCSAE)

Question 12

Legal wrongs committed against a person or property of another

Accepted Answer

Tort

Question 13

Failure to perform a legal duty

Accepted Answer

Nonfeasance

Question 14

It is essential that insurance claims be filed immediately and correctly to ensure proper payment

Accepted Answer

True

Question 15

Insurance dealing with life altering injuries with a lifetime of extensive care

Accepted Answer

Catastrophic

Question 16

Manufacturers of equipment do not have a duty to design and produce equipment that will not cause injury

Accepted Answer

False

Question 17

Willingly participate knowing the dangers or risks of the sport involved

Accepted Answer

Assumption of Risk

Question 18

Which is a contract between an insurance company and a policyholder

Accepted Answer

Health insurance

Question 19

Committing an act that is not legally his/hers to perform

Accepted Answer

Malfeasance

Question 20

Failure to use ordinary or reasonable care

Accepted Answer

Negligence

Question 21

All professionals involved with the sports program must be fully protected by pesonal liability insurance

Accepted Answer

True

Question 22

Type of insurance plan that provides a discount health care plan but limits where you can go

Accepted Answer

Preferred Provider Organizations (PPOs)

Questions 22