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305 Med Law and Ethics Final Cengage
305 Med Law and Ethics Final Cengage
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1
If you suspect MCD fraud has occurred at your clinic where you work, where can you report the fraud?
The medicaidfraudhotline.com
The office manager
To the patient that was affected.
Human resources
2
What makes a computer file safe for electronic transmission to protect from unauthorized parties?
Interchanging or Decrypting
Digesting
Encrypting or Encoding
Decrypting or Encoding
3
Which statement best describes blood-borne pathogen regulations?
Regulations do not require universal precautions.
Regulations cover clinical aspects of practice.
Regulations require employees to get vaccinations from employers only.
Regulations cover both clinical and administrative aspects of practice.
4
Illegal discrimination may be shown by either disparate treatment or_________
disparate impact
interstate commerce
the number of prior lawsuits
the number of employee complaints
5
Conspiracy occurs when two or more persons:
are joined together for a common purpose
commit an unlawful or criminal act
come close to committing a crime
being negligent together
6
What term is used to describe voluntary acceptance of a known danger?
comparative negligence
assumption of risk
affirmative duty
contributory negligence
7
Name two challenges to maintaining patient confidentiality:
locked filing cabinets and protective computer screen coverings
usage of appropriate forms and technology safeguards
technology and high-profile patients
proper disclosure of medical information and password protected filing sys.
8
HIPAA is the abbreviation for:
Health Insurance Portability and Accountabilty Act.
Health Insurance Protective and Accountability Act.
Health Information Portability and Accountability Act.
Health Information Privacy and Protection Act.
9
After reporting suspected child abuse to CPS, what is the most crucial next step taken by CPS before the DA?
monitor the child in their environment
confirming and substantiating the reported abuse
view any historical records related to the child
question the family, caretakers, or foster home
10
Parents brought in their 3 year old stating they fell off the swing. What could indicate possible child abuse?
Wearing a diaper and wetting herself in the exam room.
A skull fracture on the X-ray, bruises along her arms and legs.
Whining when the doctor walks in.
Hyperactivity when asked to remain still.
11
Which of the following can disprove a medical practice lawsuit?
The duty had not been upheld at the professional standard of care.
The provider's breach was the proximate cause of the patient's injury.
The patient had a resulting injury.
No patient provider relationship
12
The most common civil claim in medical law is an action known as tort. Tort liability is classified as:
intentional, negligent, or liability without fault
negligent, malpractice, or strict liability
intentional, negligent, or malpractice
intention, malpractice, or strict liability
13
Elder abuse is divided into three classifications:
True
False
14
What is affirmative duty?
does not require reasonable care.
does not necessarily make the premises safe.
does not require inspection of the property
to protect the invitee.
15
When a breach of duty is so obvious that it is not necessary to prove causation, because "the thing speaks for itself"?
causation
res ipsa loquitur
subpoena
duces tecum
16
Which liability makes a mfg. liable for compensation for anyone using its products, and damages or injuries occur?
informed liability
premises liability
strict liability
product liability
17
What did the U.S. Sup C decide in Roe v. Wade about how constitutional rights protect the patient-provider relationship?
shared
security
protection
privacy
18
Which stmt. is true about reporting child abuse and penalties for failure to report abuse?
All states have a hotline to report.
All states require complaints to be directed to CPS.
Some states have the option to report.
All states have reporting laws.
19
What is the first step, when making an ethical decision?
identifying values and the dilemma
identifying the parties that have an interest in the matter
implementing the action
providing reasons for the actions
20
Which statement best explains the ethical and moral issues involved in informed consent?
most patients always remember what the physician tells them
the sicker the patient is, the more accurate the pt's memory for details
some patients want to hear bad news
a patient may selectively remember comments by the provider
21
Record retention is:
destruction of documentation for an established period of time
release of documenation
privacy and security of documentation
storage of documentation for an established period of time
22
What restricts patient information access to those with proper authorization and maintains the security?
Privacy Acts
Securities
Confidentiality
Authorities
23
When can the confidentiality of the patient-provider relationship be broken?
When a parent is charged with child abuse.
When an adult patient discusses their disease with their doctor.
A family member expresses concern for the health of their elderly parent.
When a 17 year old female discusses their sexual activity with their doctor
24
What is an order of court that requires a witness to appear in court?
subpoena duces tecum
deposition
subpoena
interrogatory
25
Malpractice cause of action is usually arises from the following two factors:
damages; breach of duty
defense; offense
objective; subjective
damages; subjective
26
Which moral principle guides conduct and choices?
a philosophy
a moral
an ethic
a virtue
27
What types of abuse have mandatory reporting statues governed by state law:
Verbal abuse of a child
Domestic abuse
Child abuse
Adult drug abuse
28
HIPAA requires payers to implement rules called electronic___________?
transaction standards
health records
data interchanges
medical records
29
Reason a healthcare professional would feel a burnout?
being sued for medical malpractice
being exhausted from being overworked
specializing in a particular field of medicine
enjoying serving the public
30
Which program is used by contractors to administer CMS programs?
PEPPER
CMS IOM
eCQM
ANSI ASC X 12N 837
31
An unconscious pt is brought to the ER, his son gives his health hx to the Dr. This is example of health hx being:
unneccesary & illegal
waived & private
shared & breached
necessary & legal
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An example of nonverbal communication:
text messaging
voice projection
enunciation
using body language
33
Hospitals and clinics have strict HIPAA policies against patient information being:
utilized
collected
accepted
disclosed
34
What is classified as an intentional tort against a person?
conspiracy
battery
negligence
fraud
35
From the following what does the procedure manual describe?
how to perform responibilities
how to perform skills
personnel policies
job responsibilities
36
Court verbiage and legal term for standard is:
example
statue
precedent
decision
37
What can the licensing board do to a DRs lic. if a doctor performs procedures that are out of their scope of practice?
grant their license
renew their license
revoke their license
approve their license
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Should be addressed in staff meetings and training sessions...
burnout
negligence
defensive medicine
peer defense
39
Personal ethics are described as:
a person's values and beliefs
the results of a person's decisions
a person's usual actions at work
a person's level of compliance at work
40
If an MA updates an immunization record but the vaccine was never administered, what is this conduct called?
professional conduct
right moral conduct
immoral conduct
amoral conduct
41
What crime is committed when a physician practices under the influence causing death to patient?
Manslaugher
Battery
Murder
Negligence
42
Why is it important for MAs to understand their own ethics and how they might conflict with workplace ethics?
an entire inventory of a person's own beliefs is required to be in healthc.
It's inappropriate to talk morality and ethics during an ethical dilemna
arguing about ethics with a supervisor may cause dismissal
an educated person should study the various ethical theories
43
Which penalty will be imposed on someone who knowingly rcvs. a bribe for referring a pt. in order to be pd by MCR/MCD?
criminal
civil
monetary
judiciary
44
A patient can withdraw or refuse treatment even after_________ was given.
informed consent
standard of care
agency of care
duty
45
Patient health information are built with high levels of security and cybersecurity, ensuring HIPAA_________?
violation
breach
compliance
security
46
Which act was signed into law in 1996?
Roe v Wade
Health Insurance Protection and Privacy Act
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
Health Information Protection and Privacy Act
47
Confidentiality is when information is not disclosed to unauthorized parties.
True
False
48
OSHA rules and regulations are intended to:
prevent job safety & promote injuries
promote job safety & prevent injures
promote hand washing & prevent blood borne pathogens
equality & discrimination
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The HIPAA Privacy Rule creates national standards to protect med. records and PHI, but also provides__________.
less control over how their PHI is used
greater access to their own medical records
conveniences, like not signing an authorization
the ability to collect monteary penalties
50
What does the controlled substance act restrict of certain drugs?
sale, distribution, and classification
chemicals, foods, and sale
licensing, classification, and sale
manufacturing, allocation, and licensing