NRCMA Medical Law and Ethics 2

Question 1

Which of the following best describes the 'standard of care' in medical malpractice cases?

Accepted Answer

The care a reasonably competent healthcare professional would provide under similar circumstances

Answer

The level of care provided by the most experienced specialist

Answer

The care outlined in the patient's insurance policy

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The minimum care required by state licensing boards

Question 2

A patient who is unconscious in an emergency room cannot give consent. In this situation, which type of consent applies?

Accepted Answer

Implied consent

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Informed consent

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Express consent

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Substituted consent

Question 3

Under the doctrine of respondeat superior, who is held legally responsible for the negligent acts of an employee performed within the scope of employment?

Accepted Answer

The employer

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The employee only

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The patient

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The state licensing board

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT one of the four Ds of negligence?

Accepted Answer

Defamation

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Duty

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Dereliction

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Damages

Question 5

A patient has the right to access their own medical records under which federal law?

Accepted Answer

HIPAA

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OSHA

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CLIA

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ADA

Question 6

Which term describes a written defamatory statement that damages a person's reputation?

Accepted Answer

Libel

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Slander

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Battery

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Fraud

Question 7

A medical assistant who witnesses a patient's signature on an advance directive is primarily serving as a:

Accepted Answer

Witness

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Legal guardian

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Notary public

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Healthcare proxy