Free CCMA Medical Law and Ethics Questions and Answers

Question 1

Which of the following is an example of a tort in the medical field?

Accepted Answer

Failure to obtain informed consent

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Breach of contract

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Refusal to provide care based on race

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Violation of confidentiality

Question 2

Which of the following describes the legal concept of "respondent superior"?

Accepted Answer

"Let the master answer"

Answer

"Let the buyer beware"

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"The thing speaks for itself"

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A deed done is a deed done"

Question 3

A medical assistant is required to report which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Suspected child abuse

Answer

A patient's request for medical records

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Patient non-compliance with treatment

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A patient's change in insurance

Question 4

Which of the following is primary purpose of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)?

Accepted Answer

To ensure the privacy and security of healthcare information

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To provide health insurance to the uninsured

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To regulate medical practices

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To standardize medical billing codes

Question 5

Which of the following is true about the Good Samaritan Law?

Accepted Answer

It protect healthcare workers from liability when providing emergency care

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It requires healthcare professionals to provide care in an emergency

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It guarantees payment for emergency services provided.

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It applies only to physicians and nurses.