MA 103 Law and Ethics

Question 1

The standard of proof required in a criminal case is very difficult....

Accepted Answer

Beyond a reasonable doubt

Question 2

When the pt directly communicates consent to the doctor, usually done in writing by signing, can also be oral or verbal:

Accepted Answer

expressed consent

Question 3

Organization that provides certification for the Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA):

Accepted Answer

NHA

Question 4

Governs organ donations for transplantation & the transfer of one’s deceased body for use in medical study:

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Uniform Anatomical Gift Act (UAGA)

Question 5

The nature of these laws is to protect individuals who decide to provide help and serve those who are injured:

Accepted Answer

Good Samaritan Act

Question 6

The law assumes that an unconscious pt would consent to emergency care if the pt were conscious and able to consent:

Accepted Answer

implied consent

Question 7

Principle by which the health care community decides to allocate resources that are in scarce supply:

Accepted Answer

distributive justice

Question 8

The written form of defamation of character:

Accepted Answer

libel

Question 9

A document prepared by the patient as a statement of his or her medical wishes:

Accepted Answer

living will

Question 10

Where two moral principles are in conflict, there is no clear-cut right or wrong:

Accepted Answer

ethical dilemma

Question 11

Requires providers for Medicare/Medicaid to inform the pt of: right to refuse Tx, advanced directive, life sustaining Tx

Accepted Answer

Patient Self-Determination Act (PSDA)

Question 12

A live person being questioned under oath by an attorney and takes place prior to the case going before the judge & jury

Accepted Answer

deposition

Question 13

The standard of proof required in a civil case is....

Accepted Answer

Preponderance of the evidence

Question 14

This tells all who would file a lawsuit that they have a limited period of time in which to bring their claim:

Accepted Answer

statute of limitations

Question 15

A person who has not reached the legal age of consent (18), who is no longer under the care & control of parents:

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emancipated minor

Question 16

An instruction from the patient that the patient has empowered a representative to make health care decisions:

Accepted Answer

durable power of attorney (POA)

Question 17

Requires people to do what is in the best interests of others:

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beneficence

Question 18

Performing delegated duties working under physicians direct supervision, consistent w/ education, training, & experience

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scope of practice

Question 19

A writ commanding a person to produce in court certain designated documents or evidence:

Accepted Answer

subpoena duces tecum

Question 20

A comprehensive Code of Medical Ethics, speaks a wide range of matters arising in the professional conduct of a doctor

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American Medical Association (AMA)

Question 21

Patient's have the right to make determinations for themselves:

Accepted Answer

autonomy

Question 22

Unlike intentional torts, ____________ is not planned or contrived in any way.

Accepted Answer

negligence

Question 23

The identification of all exposure to financial loss of a business & selection of techniques to manage those exposures

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risk management

Question 24

Allows providers to treat youth as adults; enables the provider to ask questions to determine maturity for consent:

Accepted Answer

mature minor

Question 25

Malpractice literally means:

Accepted Answer

bad practice

Question 26

The common definition of law is:

Accepted Answer

a system of rules

Question 27

The spoken form of defamation of character:

Accepted Answer

slander

MA 103 Law and Ethics

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MA 103 Law and Ethics

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