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MedicalEthicsStudy2
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 26. Unintentionally, a health care provider fails to exercise what is considered ordinary care. This is called ________, and the provider may be sued by the patient. | Negligence |
| 27. The oversight of all educational accrediting bodies in higher education is done by: | U.S. Department of Education and Council on Higher Education Accreditation. |
| 28. What is the purpose of a practice act in health care? | A practice act defines what a specific health professional is legally permitted to do. It establishes requirements and methods for licensure, provides standards for professional practice, creates grounds for suspension or revocation of a license, and esta |
| 29. When entering into a contract, certain conditions must pertain to the offer. Which of the following accurately describes one of these conditions? | It must be communicated. |
| 30. A certified medical assistant is constantly updating her knowledge and skills by attending in-services and seminars. This person is practicing which of the "4 Cs of medical malpractice prevention"? | Competence |
| 31. Which of the following is a recommended communication technique to prevent medical malpractice lawsuits? | Avoid statements that could be construed as an admission of fault. |
| 32. What are the two factors that would influence the cost of premiums for a malpractice insurance policy? | The dollar amount covered by the insurance policy and the physician's specialty. |
| 33. A patient was harmed when the oxygen tank she was using exploded. When filing a lawsuit, what type of damages might this patient be awarded? | Consequential |
| 34. Alternative dispute resolution has become increasingly popular over the years. What is the reason for this increase? | Overcrowding of court calendars. |
| 35. Bioethics is concerned with: | Ethical implications of biological research methods and results. |
| 36. A nurse manager determines the work shifts for the staff based on predetermined health care facility guidelines. This is an example of what type of decision making? | Rule-utilitarianism |
| 37. As employers, physicians have general liability for many aspects of their business. Which of the following does not fall under the responsibility of the employers? | Employees driving to and from the workplace. |
| 38. A physician assistant (PA) accused of medical malpractice claims that the charge does not meet all of the elements of the theory of recovery. Which of the following defenses is being used by the PA? | Denial |
| 39. For which of the following actions would an employer be responsible under respondeat superior? | An employee accidentally prescribes the wrong medication. |
| 40. If a patient is injured because a health care professional failed to exercise the care and expertise that under the circumstances could reasonably be expected of a professional with similar experience and training, then that professional may be liable | Negligence |
| 41. Those damages awarded by the court to punish the defendant are called: | Punitive |
| 42. Which document serves as a guideline about professional behavior and etiquette for employees? | The facility policy manual. |
| 43. A jury is selected in the ________ stage of a lawsuit. | Trial |
| 44. A physician working in an emergency room is obligated to treat all the patients who come through the door. This is an example of which of the following concepts? | Duty of care |
| 45. Battery is defined as: | The action that causes bodily harm to someone. |
| 46. A child tells a nurse that he stole money from his mother's purse because he needed to buy some candy. He also states that he knows what he did was wrong and will not do it again. Based on this conversation, what stage of moral development would this | Formal operational stage |
| 47. Broad enabling statutes defining an agency's powers and procedures are known as: | Administrative laws |
| 48. A physician assistant provides treatment to a person who has come to the emergency room for treatment of a painful rash. This is an example of a(n): | Implied limited contract |
| 49. What are the two limitations to a physician choosing to be covered by a self-insurance malpractice plan? | State law limitation and hospital not allowing privileges to physicians with this type of insurance policy. |
| 50. Dr. Giles and his practice manager are considering charging interest on unpaid balances. Which law says the doctor must first tell the patients of this change in policy? | Regulation Z of the Consumer Protection Act. |
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