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1Misfeasance refers to a failure to perform an act that is one's required duty or that is required by law.
- ATrue
- BFalse
2If an employee is covered under the doctor's malpractice insurance, the employee does not need additional malpractice insurance.
- ATrue
- BFalse
3Some states consider is legal for medical assistants to diagnose a condition and prescribe treatment.
- ATrue
- BFalse
4A physician's appointment book is considered a legal document.
- ATrue
- BFalse
5A living will is intended to help families of terminally ill patients deal with the inevitable outcome and limit unnecessary medical costs.
- ATrue
- BFalse
6An employee pays a minimal fee for protective gear.
- ATrue
- BFalse
7A health care employee who refuses the HBV vaccination must sign a waiver.
- ATrue
- BFalse
8Laws forbid storing food or drinks in refrigerators that are used to store blood.
- ATrue
- BFalse
9According to the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (CLIA), waived tests require the least amount of judgment and pose and insignificant risk to the patient in the event of an error.
- ATrue
- BFalse
10The study of values and principals governing personal relationships, including ideals of autonomy, justice, and conduct is known as ethics.
- ATrue
- BFalse
11A physician may bill for both direct and indirect services.
- ATrue
- BFalse
12It is illegal for a patient to be denied a copy of his chart if he is unable to pay the fee to obtain it.
- ATrue
- BFalse
13Even if the patient wants to disclose information, it is ethical for the physician not to do so.
- ATrue
- BFalse
14A blood-borne pathogen can be transmitted through skin that is broken or through mucous membranes.
- ATrue
- BFalse
15HBV is a highly contagious and potentially fatal disease that causes inflammation of the liver.
- ATrue
- BFalse
16A physician may choose to withdraw from a case when a personality conflict develops between the physician and the patient that cannot be resolved.
- ATrue
- BFalse
17A physician cannot be held responsible for that actions of employees.
- ATrue
- BFalse
18Universal Precautions prevent medical professionals from exposing themselves and others to blood-borne pathogens.
- ATrue
- BFalse
19The legal nature of the doctor-patient relationship is that of.
- Aa contract
- Ba private one
- Ca professional association
- Dquid pro quo
20In certain cases, the patient may not be legally be able to act for himself in establishing a contract with the doctor. In these cases, he would need a/an
- Alawyer
- Bjudge
- Cagent
- Dnotary public
21Which of the following could not act legally as an agent for another person?
- Athe parent of a child
- Ban adult child for his parent
- Csomeone engaged by the patient himself
- DA 15 year old sister for a younger brother
22Breaches of the patient's confidence may result In suits for
- Aassault & battery
- Blibel and slander
- Cmalpractice or negligence
- Dmalfeasance
23The doctor's liability for breach of contract is based upon
- Aa failure to perform an agreed upon undertaking
- Bnegligence
- Cmedical ethics
- Dconstitutional law
24Medical professional liability is a term currently used in preference to
- Amalfeasance
- Bmisfeasance
- Cmalpractice
- Dnonfeasance
25In performing a treatment without the patient's informed consent, the physician runs the risk of a suit for
- Anegligence
- Bassault and battery
- Cdefamation
- Dbreach of contract
26The exception to the doctrine of informed consent is
- Athe minor
- Bthe incompetent adult
- Cthe emancipated adolescent
- Dthe unconscious or emergency patient
27Of the following, which could constitute cause for a suit charging breach of duty?
- Afailure to take an x-ray in the case of a possible fracture
- Btrying a new and experimental treatment
- Cphotographing the patient for scientific reasons
- Dall of the above
28The statute of limitations for bringing malpractice suits varies from state to state, but in most states it is
- Aa six months
- Bone year
- Cthree years
- Dfive years
29A physician agrees to achieve a particular result or cure for a patient and then fails to do so, he is liable for
- Afraud
- Bnegligence
- Cbreach of contract
- Dmisfeasance
30Violation of federal or state narcotics law constitutes
- Acivil negligence
- Ba tort
- Ca criminal act
- Da misdemeanor
31Which is NOT usually considered part of the vital statistics reported to the medical examiner?
- Areports of births and deaths
- Bcommunicable diseases diagnosed and treated
- Cinjuries due to gunshots and stabbings
- Dnarcotics inventory
32The best way to maintain an accurate record of drugs on hand and those dispensed is to
- Akeep a duplicate copy of every prescription written
- Bhave all patients obtain their prescription medicine at the same time
- Cmake notations concerning the prescriptions on the patient's chart
- Dhave a special narcotics record book in which a running inventory is kept
33Very often a physician will receive a court order to appear and testify. This order is known as a/an
- Aultimatum
- Bsubpoena
- Cdecree
- Dsummons
34Some states have laws to prevent a physician from revealing in court confidential information gained during the physician-patient relationship, since these are considered as
- Aprivileged communications
- Bgenerally make the physician immune from civil liability in cases of rendering emergency care, provided that the care is rendered in good faith and with due caution
- Care uniform in scope throughout the United States
- Dall of the above
35Good Samaritan statutes
- Aapply only to physicians
- Bgenerally make the care is rendered in good faith and with due caution
- Care uniform in scope throughout the United States
- DAll of the above
36A professional code of ethics
- Aserves to regulate the actions of its members
- Bestablishes general standards of conduct
- Cpromotes the elevating of acceptable standards of performance of its members
- Dall of the above
37The term "PHI" in HIPAA stands for
- AProvider Health Information
- BProfessional Health Information
- CPersonal Health Information
- DProtected Health Information
38A license to practice medicine is
- Agranted upon graduation from medical school
- Brequired by law in each state
- Cnot necessary in all states
- Da guaranteed right of every graduate MD or DO
39For anyone to practice medicine without a license, except in a few special circumstances, is
- Aa tort
- Ba civil offense
- Ca criminal offense
- Dan act of malpractice
40When a physician treats other physician or allied health professionals free of charge, the term used is
- Aadd-ons
- Bfreebies
- Cprofessional courtesy
- Dwrite-offs
41The most common type of medical tort liability is
- Anegligence
- Bbreach of contract
- Cbreach of confidence
- Dfraud and deceit
42A medical assistant may give an injection
- Aif the patient asks her/him to
- Bonly if she/he knows exactly what the medication is
- Cif told to do so by the office manager
- Donly on the orders of a physician
43Negligence in the medical profession is called
- Atort
- Bassault
- Cmalpractice
- Dbattery
44Incorrect information given that may injure the reputation of another is called
- Aslander
- Bbreach of contract
- Cbattery
- Dtort
45A government agency having the legal responsibility for enforcing proper drug manufacture and clinical use is called
- ANational Formulary
- BFood and Drug Administration
- CHospital Formulary
- DNational Drug Administration
46A _ is a rule of conduct established and enforced by an authority of governing body, such as the federal government.
- APrinciple
- Blaw
- Ctort
- Dpolicy
47A health-care professional who stops care without providing an equally qualified substitute can be charged with
- Aneglect
- Bdelayed treatment
- Cbreach of duty
- Dabandonment
48Which of the following is demonstrated when a patient's leg healed incorrectly because of the way the cast had been applied?
- Aindirect cause
- Bpossible cause
- Caccidental cause
- Ddirect cause
49A 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
- Aa tort
- Ban agency
- Ca subpoena
- Darbitration
50An employee who is considered to be acting on the doctor's behalf while performing professional tasks is
- Arespondent superior
- Bsubpoena duces tecum
- Cmalfeasance
- Dres ipsa loquitur
51What agency is responsible for enforcing the HIPAA Privacy Rule, Security Rule, and the confidentiality provisions of the Patient Safety Rule?
- AOSHA
- BOffice of Inspector General
- COffice of Civil Rights
- DOffice of Homeland Security
52The term res ipsa loquitur refers to cases in which
- Athe patient has a previously existing condition
- Bthe doctor's mistake is completely obvious
- Cthe patient has already filed a lawsuit
- Dfaulty record keeping from doctor's error
53A physician reports a case of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) to the state. This is called
- Anegligence
- Bbreach of contract
- Cphysician's public duty
- Dlack of confidentiality
54How 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?
- Amonthly
- Bat least once a year
- Cevery two years
- Devery three years
55The 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
- AU.S. Department of Labor
- BCenters for Disease Control and Prevention
- CMaterial Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
- DEnvironmental Protection Agency
56An employee agrees to give a blood sample after being exposed to HIV but refuses to be tested. The blood sample must be kept for _ in case the employee later develops symptoms or decides to be tested.
- A2 weeks
- B1 month
- C3 months
- D6 months
57According to OSHA regulations, employee medical and exposure records must be kept on file
- Afor 5 years
- Bduring employment and 30 years afterward
- Cprotect the legal rights and safety of everyone in the medical office
- Dprovide a means of communication between the employer and employee
58OSHA's record-keeping and documentation requirements in a medical office are to:
- Akeep the physician informed
- Bobtain enough data to proceed with disciplinary action against an employee
- Cprotect the legal rights and safety of everyone in the medical office
- Dprovide a means of communication between the employer and employee
59Professional negligence is also known as
- Amalice
- Bquid pro quo
- Cmalpractice
- Dnone of the choices
60What 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?
- Aa written letter of reprimand goes to the employer
- Beach medical assistant is sent a letter outlining the importance of wearing gloves
- Ca fine as high as $10,000 could be charged and multiplied by the number of employees
- DOSHA conducts an education seminar on safety regulations in the workplace
61A physician is required to report which of the following?
- Aabuse
- Bbirths
- CHIV case
- Dall of the above
62created federal laws to protect health care workers from health hazards on the job.
- AFDA
- BOSHA
- CEPA
- DMSDS
63A situation in which the patient automatically gives up the right to confidentiality is when the patient
- Asues a physician
- Bhas a sexually transmitted disease
- Chas a terminal illness
- Dchooses another physician
64The document established by the American Hospital Association in 1973 and revised in 1992 that lists ethical principles protecting the patient is the
- AHippocratic Oath
- BCode of Medical Ethics
- CPatient's Bill of Rights
- DQuality Assurance Program
65Which of the following does not apply when maintaining a patients' privacy?
- Ado not leave confidential information on a copier
- Bdiscard confidential information in shared trash containers
- Cdo not send confidential materials via e-mail
- Ddo not leave a computer monitor unattended if confidential materials is displayed
66In which case can a minor's medical records be released?
- Aa fellow physician has called the office to request the release
- Ba parent with legal custody has signed the release forms
- Cthe insurance company has requested their release
- Dthe patient has signed the legal release forms
67The age of majority in most jurisdictions is
- A21 years
- B19 years
- C17 years
- D18 years
68The unauthorized disclosure of client information can be considered
- Aperjury
- Bburden of proof
- Can invasion of privacy
- Dcredibility
69The study of values or principles governing personal relationships, including ideals of autonomy, justice, and conduct is called
- Aetiquette
- Bethics
- Cnon-malfeasance
- Dmoral
70The HIPAA Security Rule covers protected health information in any medium. The HIPAA Security Rule specifically covers protected health information in what format?
- Aelectronic
- Bpaper
- Cverbal
- Dnon of the choices
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