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Final Exam Part 5
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| An obligation to act in certain ways is a(n) _____. | Moral |
| Telling the truth best defines _____. | beneficence |
| What is the proper term describing when a patient is advised about the possible consequences of both having and not having a medical procedure? | Informed Consent |
| Which of the following acts involves the termination of a patient from the care of a physician without reasonable, written notice of withdrawal from the case? | Abandonment |
| The medical assistant witnesses the medical office receptionist taking money from the cash drawer. The receptionist learns the medical assistant saw her and asks her not to tell the office manager, as it was to pay for her electric bill. | Tell the office manager about the incident and request that confidentiality be maintained. |
| Commitment to privacy, continuity of care, advance directives, and the authority to refuse treatment are granted according to which of the following? | The Patient's Bill of Rights |
| Which of the following refers to a physician’s written order specifying a patient has indicated that he or she does not want CPR? | DNR |
| Law developed and enforced by government agencies best describes _____. | administrative law |
| In order for consent to be informed, which of the following elements should be present? (Select all that apply). | (This is the wrong answer) The patient's past medical history. |
| The health care provider is required to report the following to the appropriate local agencies except _____. | step throat |
| Which of the following best describes the omission of care when one had the duty to provide such care? | Nonfeasance |
| Which of the following is considered an intentional tort? | Defamation |
| The AMA Code of Ethics subscribes to which of the following general principles? (Select all that apply). | (Choose these as wring answers) Compliance with the Meaningful Use Rule. Work within one's scope of practice. |
| A standard or principle that guides our behavior regarding what is right and what is wrong is a _____. | Moral |
| Which of the following documents is also called an advanced directive? | Living Will |