CPP Legal & Medical Document Proofreading 3

Question 1

A legal document lists damages as '$1,500,00' instead of '$1,500,000.' What category of error is this?

Accepted Answer

Omission error

Answer

A missing zero results in an omission error that drastically changes the monetary figure and meaning of the document.

Question 2

In medical documentation, the abbreviation 'q.d.' is flagged by the Joint Commission as dangerous. What is the preferred replacement?

Accepted Answer

Once daily

Answer

The Joint Commission's 'Do Not Use' list prohibits 'q.d.' because it can be misread as 'q.i.d.'; 'once daily' written out is the safe alternative.

Question 3

Which element is most critical to verify when proofreading party names in a legal agreement?

Accepted Answer

That party names are spelled consistently and match the signature block

Answer

Inconsistent or misspelled party names can invalidate a contract, so consistency between body text and signature block is essential.

Question 4

A pathology report states 'The tumor measured 2.3 CMs in diameter.' What is the correct form?

Accepted Answer

2.3 cm

Answer

SI unit abbreviations are lowercase ('cm' for centimeter) and never pluralized.

Question 5

A court filing reads: 'Pursuant to Rule 56(c) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, plaintiff move for summary judgment.' What error is present?

Accepted Answer

Subject-verb agreement error ('plaintiff moves')

Answer

The singular subject 'plaintiff' requires the singular verb 'moves,' not 'move,' which is a subject-verb agreement error.

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