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A healthcare professional who stops care w/o providing an equally qualified substitute can be charged w/ ___.   Abandonment  
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The appropriate way for a physician to terminate the care of a pt is to ___.   Send the pt a certified letter  
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What is the document called in which a pt names someone to make decisions regarding medical care in the event he/she is unable to do so?   Durable power of attorney  
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A written court order addressed to a specific person, requiring that person's presence in court at a specific time, is a(n) ___.   Subpoena  
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Which of the following is demonstrated when a pt's leg healed incorrectly BC of the way the cast had been applied?   Direct cause  
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A civil wrong committed against a person/property that causes physical injury or damage to someone's property or that deprives someone of his/her personal liberty and freedom is called a(n) ___.   Tort  
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A process in which the opposing sides choose a person outside the court system, w/ special knowledge in the field, to hear and decide a dispute is a(n) ___.   Arbitration  
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Malpractice lawsuits are part of ___ law.   Civil  
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An employee who is considered to be acting on the physician's behalf while performing professional tasks is ___.   Respondeat superior  
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A licensed practitioner is said to have been ___ if a pt proves that the practitioner failed to comply w/ the standards of the profession.   Derelict  
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An unlawful act or misconduct is ___.   Malfeasance  
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A surgical incision is reopened after a pt starts to show signs of internal bleeding. It's discovered that the surgeon did not complete closure of all severed capillaries at the operative site. This is an example of ___.   Malpractice  
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The legal term res ipsa loquitur refers to cases in which the ___.   Licensed practitioner's mistake is obvious  
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It was discovered in the recovery room that the surgeon removed the left lung of a lung cancer pt scheduled to have the right lung removed. This is an example of which of the following?   Res ipsa loquitur  
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A court order to produce documents is ___.   Subpoena duces tecum  
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___ refers to failure to perform an act that is one's required duty or that is required by law.   Nonfeasance  
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To use the form of treatment believed to be best for the pt, to refrain from harmful actions, and to keep a pt's private information confidential are part of ___.   The Hippocratic Oath  
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A physician reports a case of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) to the state. This is ___.   The physician's public duty  
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Which of the following is the appropriate way for the medical assistant working in a physician's office to leave a message for pt at their place of employment?   Leave a message that the pt's doctors office is calling  
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___ refers to a lawful act that is done incorrectly.   Misfeasance  
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The appropriate way for a pt to donate organs upon death is to ___.   Complete a uniform donor card  
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The document established by the American Hospital Association that is a list of standards a pt can expect in healthcare is the ___.   Patient care partnership  
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An example of a situation in which the pt automatically gives up the right to confidentiality is when a pt ___.   Sues a physician  
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Which of the following is a correct way for a medical assistant to contact a partner of a pt w/ a sexually transmitted disease?   Make the contact in person but ask where you can talk privately  
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Which of the following created federal laws to protect healthcare workers from health hazards on the job?   OSHA  
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___ is considered a standard of behavior and a concept of right and wrong, beyond the legal consideration.   Ethics  
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___ are formed through the influence of the family, culture, and society, and serve as a basis for ethical conduct.   Moral values  
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For two parties to enter into an agreement/contract, both must be capable of understanding the terms and conditions. This is referred to as ___.   Contractual capcity  
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When being called to appear and testify in a court of law, it is suggested that you ___.   Answer only the question that is asked  
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You can help prevent lawsuits by ___.   Being a good listener  
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Administration of an unauthorized injection constitutes which intentional tort(s)?   Battery  
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Speaking in such a way as to negatively influence others against an individual is an example of ___.   Defamation of character  
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The promise of "miracle cures" is an example of ___.   Fraud  
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A licensed provider receives notice that a pt has filed a lawsuit for a fall in the office that happened over 10 years ago. It is likely that this lawsuit claim will ___.   Be barred BC it falls outside the statute of limitations  
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Risk management includes all of the following?   Monitoring tasks, Identifying and tracking risk areas, Developing risk improvement plans, Performing risk assessments  
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Ethical issues that arise related to medical advances are known as ___ issues.   Bioethical  
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An example of an implied contract?   Making a medical appointment  
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Can a 16 yr old girl who is married and self-supporting give informed consent?   Yes  
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The proper way to make a correction in a medical record is to ___.   Draw a line through the incorrect information so it is still legible, and write the correct information above it  
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Making a false spoken statement damaging a person's reputation is ___.   Slander  
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The National Practitioner Data Bank was established in 1986 by the ___.   Health Care Quality Improvement Act (HCQIA)  
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Giving financial incentives to a healthcare professional for referring pt's or for recommending services or products is prohibited by the ___.   Federal Anti-Kickback Law  
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An example of disclosure under the HIPAA Privacy Rule   Releasing protected health information  
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A professional organization that defines ethical behavior for physicians in the Code of Medical Ethics: Current Opinions with Annotations   AMA  
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Which medical practice model is referred to as a "solo practice"?   Sole Proprietorship  
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A medical practice model that is authorized by state law to act as a single entity is a ___.   Professional corporation  
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In legal terms, unintentional torts constitute ___.   Negligence  
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The Four D's of Negligence:   Duty, Dereliction, Damages, Direct Cause  
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The Four C's of Medical Malpractice Prevention:   Caring, Communication, Competence, Charting  
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A ___ is a rule of conduct established and enforced by an authority or governing body, such as the federal government.   Law  
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Which of the following created federal laws to protect healthcare workers from health hazards on the job?   OSHA  
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