Question 1

It was discovered in the recovery room that a physician removed the left lung of a lung cancer patient scheduled to have the right lung removed. This is an example of ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   subpoena duces tecum
B)   an accident
C)   res ipsa loquitur
D)   battery
E)   assaultF) C) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 2

Mrs. Higgins is in the office because of a severe sinus infection, and the physician orders an antibiotic injection. Jerome, the office assistant, prepares the injection, but when Mrs. Higgins sees the needle, she exclaims, "No! You are not going to stick me with that needle!" Jerome replies soothingly, "It's for your own good, Mrs. Higgins" and proceeds to give the shot. Jerome is guilty of ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   battery
B)   fraud
C)   invasion of privacy
D)   assault
E)   false imprisonmentF) All of the above
G) B) and D)

Question 3

Improper use of or breach of ________ of medical records is an example of invasion of privacy.

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The answer of Improper use of or breach of ________...

Question 4

The practice of controlling risk is called risk ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The practice of controlling risk is called...

Question 5

Ethical issues that arise related to medical advances are known as ____ issues.

Accepted Answer

A)   civil
B)   criminal
C)   bioethical
D)   felony
E)   fraudF) A) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 6

You overhear a coworker talking with your supervisor about a person who is being interviewed for employment. Your coworker says, "Are you sure you want to hire her? I know her slightly, and it seems she has a new boyfriend every week. I wouldn't be surprised if she has AIDS." Your coworker is guilty of ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   assault
B)   slander
C)   fraud
D)   invasion of privacy
E)   libelF) A) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 7

A civil wrong committed against a person or property that causes physical injury or damage to someone's property or that deprives someone of his or her personal liberty and freedom is called a(n)  ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   duty
B)   tort
C)   battery
D)   assault
E)   breach of contractF) A) and B)
G) B) and D)

Question 8

Kelley has been diagnosed with HIV, and has agreed to allow you to inform her current and former partners. The first few calls go well, but when you call Paul, he demands to know who is spreading ugly rumors about him. Which of the following is an appropriate response?

Accepted Answer

A)   "Her name is Kelley Iverson."
B)   "I'm sorry, that information is strictly confidential."
C)   "If you refuse to be tested, you will probably die of AIDS."
D)   "I can't tell you her last name, but her first name is Kelley."
E)   "If you think this is only a rumor, then no action is needed."F) A) and C)
G) B) and C)

Question 9

At the end of a shift, a labor and delivery nurse leaves a woman in labor before the nurse's replacement arrives. What kind of negligence does this constitute?

Accepted Answer

A)   Delay in treatment
B)   Poor judgment
C)   Direct cause
D)   Abandonment
E)   FraudF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 10

The Patient Care Partnership is a list of standards that patients can expect in healthcare and is required by ________ to be posted in hospitals.

Accepted Answer

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Question 11

If Mr. Harris rolls up his sleeve when you tell him you would like to take his blood pressure, he is giving implied ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of If Mr. Harris rolls up his sleeve...

Question 12

Accurate and proper ________ is essential because patient records are often used as evidence in professional liability cases.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Accurate and proper ________ is essential because...

Question 13

You can help prevent lawsuits by ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   telling the patients how billing will be handled only after treatment is complete
B)   being a good listener
C)   always being upbeat and optimistic about the patient's prognosis
D)   explaining in detail what went wrong if an error was made during patient treatment
E)   demanding that patients sign a document that releases your practice from culpabilityF) C) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 14

Which medical practice model is referred to as a "solo practice"?

Accepted Answer

A)   Partnership
B)   Group practice
C)   Professional corporation
D)   Sole proprietorship
E)   ClinicF) C) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 15

A physician reports a case of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)  to the state. This is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   negligence
B)   breach of contract
C)   the physician's public duty
D)   lack of confidentiality
E)   invasion of privacyF) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 16

Open threat of bodily harm to another is the intentional tort of ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Open threat of bodily harm to another...

Question 17

For which of the following services is it ethical for a physician to bill?

Accepted Answer

A)   An office visit
B)   Dispensing a drug
C)   Making a referral
D)   Office pamphlets
E)   Parking accessF) B) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 18

Any bodily contact made without permission is called ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Any bodily contact made without permission is...

Question 19

The term res ipsa loquitur refers to cases in which the ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   patient has a previously existing condition
B)   doctor's mistake is completely obvious
C)   patient has already filed a lawsuit
D)   doctor's error was caused by faulty record keeping
E)   patient failed to follow medical adviceF) B) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 20

When three or more physicians share the collective income, expenses, facilities, equipment, records, and personnel, they have formed a(n) ________ practice.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When three or more physicians share the...

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A physician reports a case of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) to the state. This is ____.

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When three or more physicians share the collective income, expenses, facilities, equipment, records, and personnel, they have formed a(n) ________ practice.

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At the end of a shift, a labor and delivery nurse leaves a woman in labor before the nurse's replacement arrives. What kind of negligence does this constitute?

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Kelley has been diagnosed with HIV, and has agreed to allow you to inform her current and former partners. The first few calls go well, but when you call Paul, he demands to know who is spreading ugly rumors about him. Which of the following is an appropriate response?

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You can help prevent lawsuits by ____.

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Ethical issues that arise related to medical advances are known as ____ issues.

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Improper use of or breach of ________ of medical records is an example of invasion of privacy.

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Accurate and proper ________ is essential because patient records are often used as evidence in professional liability cases.

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It was discovered in the recovery room that a physician removed the left lung of a lung cancer patient scheduled to have the right lung removed. This is an example of ____.

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Any bodily contact made without permission is called ________.

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The practice of controlling risk is called risk ________.

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Which medical practice model is referred to as a "solo practice"?

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Open threat of bodily harm to another is the intentional tort of ________.

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A civil wrong committed against a person or property that causes physical injury or damage to someone's property or that deprives someone of his or her personal liberty and freedom is called a(n) ____.

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For which of the following services is it ethical for a physician to bill?

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If Mr. Harris rolls up his sleeve when you tell him you would like to take his blood pressure, he is giving implied ________.

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The term res ipsa loquitur refers to cases in which the ____.

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The Patient Care Partnership is a list of standards that patients can expect in healthcare and is required by ________ to be posted in hospitals.

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You can help prevent lawsuits by ____.

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