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  1. 1EYEophthalmo
  2. 2JOINTarthro
  3. 3FEMALEgyneco
  4. 4HEARTcardio
  5. 5PRODUCINGgeno
  6. 6NERVEneuro
  7. 7INTESTINEentero
  8. 8NOSErhino
  9. 9BONEosteo
  10. 10BRAINcerebro
  11. 11CELLcyto
  12. 12EXAMINATIONscopo
  13. 13TO CUTsection
  14. 14NATUREphysio
  15. 15LIFEbio
  16. 16KIDNEYnephro
  17. 17BLOODhemo
  18. 18DISEASEpatho
  19. 19SKINdermo
  20. 20STOMACHgastro
  21. 21GLANDadeno
  22. 22HEADcephalo
  23. 23MASS,TUMORonco
  24. 24KNOWLEDGEgnoso
  25. 25MINDpsycho
  26. 26EARoto
  27. 27NECKcervico
  28. 28EYELIDblepharo
  29. 29MALEandro
  30. 30LIPcheilo
  31. 31HANDchiro
  32. 32Misfeasance refers to a failure to perform an act that is one's required duty or that is required by law.FALSE
  33. 33If an employee is covered under the doctor's malpractice insurance, the employee does no need additional malpractice insurance.FALSE
  34. 34Some states consider it legal for medical assistants to diagnose a condition and prescribe treatment.FALSE
  35. 35A physician's appointment book is considered a legal document.TRUE
  36. 36A living will is intended to help families of terminally ill patients deal with the inevitable outcome and limit unnecessary medical costs.TRUE
  37. 37An employee pays a minimal fee for protective gear.FALSE
  38. 38A health care employee who refuses the HBV vaccination must sign a waiver.TRUE
  39. 39Laws forbid storing food or drinks in refrigerators that are used to store blood.TRUE
  40. 40According to the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (CLIA), waived tests require the least amount of judgement and pose an insignificant risk to the patient in the event of an error.TRUE
  41. 41The study of values and principals governing personal relationships, including ideals of autonomy,justice, and conduct is known as ethics.TRUE
  42. 42A physician may bill for both direct and indirect services.FALSE
  43. 43It is illegal for a patient to be denied a copy of his chart if he is unable to pay the fee to obtain it.TRUE
  44. 44Even if the patient wants to disclose information, it is ethical for the physician not to do so.FALSE
  45. 45A blood-bone pathogen can be transmitted through skin that is broken or through mucous membranes.TRUE
  46. 46HBV is a highly contagious and potentially fatal disease that causes inflammation of the liver.TRUE
  47. 47A physician may choose to withdraw from a case when a personality conflict develops between the physician and the patient that cannot be resolved.TRUE
  48. 48A physician cannot be held responsible for the actions of employees.FALSE
  49. 49Universal Precautions prevent medical professionals from exposing themselves and others to blood-borne pathogens.TRUE
  50. 50The legal nature of the doctor-patient relationship is that of?a contract
  51. 51In certain cases, the patient may not legally be able to act for himself in establishing a contract with the doctor. In these cases,he would need a/an?agent
  52. 52Which of the following could not act legally as an agent for another person?a 15 year old sister for a younger brother
  53. 53Breaches of the patient's confidence may result in suits for?libel and slander
  54. 54The doctor's liability is a term currently used in preference to?nonfeasance
  55. 55In performing a treatment without the oatients informed consent, the physician runs the risk of a suit for?assault and battery
  56. 56The exception to the doctrine of informed consent is?the unconscious or emergency patient
  57. 57Of the following, which could constitute cause for a suit charging breach of duty?*failure to take an x-ray in the case of a possible fracture
    *trying a new and experimental treatment
    *photographing the patient for scientific reasons
  58. 58The statue of limitations for bringing malpractice suits varies from state to state, but in most states it is?one year
  59. 59A physician agreed to achieve a particular result or cure for a patient and then fails to do so, he is liable for?breach of contract
  60. 60Violation of federal or state narcotics law constitutes?a criminal act
  61. 61Which is NOT usually considered part of the vital statistics reported to the medical examiner?narcotics inventory
  62. 62The best way to maintain an accurate records of drugs on hand and those dispensed is to?have a special narcotics record book in which a running inventory is kept
  63. 63Very often a physician will receive a court order to appear and testify. This order is known as a/an?subpoena
  64. 64Some states have laws to prevent a physician from revealing in court confidential information gained during the physician patient relationship, since these are considered as?privileged communications
  65. 65Good Samaritan statues?generally make the physician immune from civil liability in cases of rendering emergency provided that the care is rendered in good faith and with due caution
  66. 66A professional code of ethics?*serves to regulate the actions of its members
    *establishes general standards of conduct
    *promotes the elevating of acceptable standards of performance of its members
  67. 67The term "PHI" in HIPAA stands for?Protected Health Information
  68. 68A license to practice medicine is?required by law in each state
  69. 69For anyone to practice medicine without a license, except in a few special circumstances, is?a criminal offense
  70. 70When a physician treats other physician or allied health professionals free of charge, the term used is?professional courtesy
  71. 71The most common type of medical tort liability is?negligence
  72. 72A medical assistant may give an injection?only on the orders of a physician
  73. 73Negligence in the medical profession is called?malpractice
  74. 74Incorrect information given that may injure the reputation of another is called?slander
  75. 75A governmental agency having the legal responsibility for enforcing proper drug manufacture and clinical use is called?Food and Drug Administration
  76. 76A __ is a rule of conduct established and enforced by an authority or governing body, such as the federal government?law
  77. 77A health-care professional who stops care without providing an equally qualified substitute can be charged with?abandonment
  78. 78Which of the following is demonstrated when a patient's leg healed incorrectly because of the way the cast had been applied?direct cause
  79. 79A process in which the opposing sides choose a person outside the court system, with special knowledge in the field, to hear and decide a dispute is?arbitration
  80. 80An employee who is considered to be acting on the doctor's behalf while performing professional tasks is?respondent superior
  81. 81What agency is responsible for enforcing the HIPAA Privacy Rule,Security Rule, and the confidentiality provisions of the Patient Safety Rule?Office of Civil Rights
  82. 82The term "res ipsa loquitur" refers to cases in which?the doctor's mistake is completely obvious
  83. 83A physician reports a case of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) to the state. This is called?physician's public duty
  84. 84How often must every employee who may be exposed to hazardous or infectious substances on the job be given free information and training during working hours?at least once a year
  85. 85The source of information to find out if a hazardous substance causes cancer and which lists other possible risks and states OSHA requirements for controlling exposure is called?Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
  86. 86An employee agrees to give a blood sample after being exposed to HIV but refuses to be testes. The blood sample must be kept for __ in case the employee later develops symptoms or decided to be tested.3 months
  87. 87According to OSHA regulations, employee medical and exposure records must be kept on file?during employment and 30 years afterward
  88. 88OSHA's record-keeping and documentation requirements in a medical office are to:protect the legal rights and safety of everyone in the medical office
  89. 89Professional negligence is also known as?malpractice
  90. 90What is the procedure if an OSHA inspector finds that the medical assistants in a medical office have not worn gloves for 2 months because the employer did not make them available?a fine as high as $10,000 could be charged and multiplied by the number of employees
  91. 91A physician is required to report which of the following?*abuse
    *births
    *HIV case
  92. 92___ created federal laws to protect health care workers from health hazards on the job?OSHA
  93. 93A situation in which the patient automatically gives up the right to confidentiality is when the patient?sues a physician
  94. 94The document established by the American Hospital Association in 1973 and revised in 1992 that lists ethical principles protecting the patient is the?Patient's Bill of Rights
  95. 95Which of the following does not apply when maintaining a patient's privacy?discard confidential information in shared trash container
  96. 96—

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