NRCMA Medical Law and Ethics

Question 1

Which legal concept requires a patient to be informed of risks, benefits, and alternatives before agreeing to a procedure?

Accepted Answer

Informed consent

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Implied consent

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Express consent

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Substituted consent

Question 2

A medical assistant accidentally discloses a patient's HIV status to the patient's employer. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Breach of confidentiality

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Battery

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Negligence

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Abandonment

Question 3

Under HIPAA, the minimum necessary standard means:

Accepted Answer

Only the minimum amount of PHI needed for the task should be used or disclosed

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Only the minimum staff may view any records

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Patients must receive minimal notice of privacy practices

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The fewest number of forms must be completed

Question 4

Which act primarily governs the privacy and security of patient health information in the United States?

Accepted Answer

HIPAA

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OSHA Act

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ADA

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CLIA

Question 5

A physician-patient relationship may be legally terminated by the physician without liability if the physician:

Accepted Answer

Provides reasonable notice and time for the patient to find alternative care

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Gives no notice to the patient

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Refuses to treat the patient mid-treatment without notice

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Ends care immediately after a dispute

Question 6

The legal term for performing a procedure on a patient without consent is:

Accepted Answer

Battery

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Negligence

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Fraud

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Defamation

Question 7

Which of the following is an example of nonfeasance?

Accepted Answer

Failing to perform a required action

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Performing a procedure incorrectly

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Falsifying a medical record

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Performing an unauthorized procedure