Chapter 53 - Healthcare Law

Question 1

This type of law defines something that must be done

Answer 1

Prescriptive law

Question 2

This type of law defines something that might not be done

Answer 2

Proscriptive law

Question 3

The rules that have the effect of law are compiled in a set of documents known as the…

Answer 3

Code of Federal Regulations

Question 4

What are 5 top regulatory agencies that are divisions within the US Department of Health and Human Services?

Answer 4

• CDC
• FDA
• National Institutes of Health (NIH)
• Agency for Health Research and Quality (AHRQ)
• Centers for Medicare &Medicaid Services (CMS)

Question 5

Which regulatory agency enacted a regulation that delineates specific rules regarding the use of restraints and seclusion.

Answer 5

The centers for Medicare and Medicaid services (CMS)

Question 6

What type of laws have been enacted by a legislative body?

Answer 6

Statutory laws

Question 7

A rule established by a government body such as a legislature, agency, or judiciary; or a law or rule that defines the expected behavior of persons in the business of healthcare or in healthcare relationships are types of _____ attributes

Answer 7

Major attributes

Question 8

With this type of attribute, the law or rule may have a financial or other incentive attached to encourage compliance

Answer 8

Minor attribute

Question 9

The case of _____ vs. _____ clarifies the law of living wills

Answer 9

Cruzan vs Missouri

Question 10

_____ law is the area of law under which cases of negligence, including malpractice cases, are argued

Answer 10

Tort

Question 11

Which states have the physician assisted suicide legislation?

Answer 11

• Oregon
• Washington
• Montana

Question 12

What is the legal term that defines the liability standard as established by the profession?

Answer 12

Standard of care

Question 13

What is the term used when an employer can be liable for the acts of its employee if the employee is acting as an agent of the employer and the actions that resulted in injury occurred within the scope of employment?

Answer 13

Vicarious liability

Question 14

During this process an interested party creates a proposition and then collect signatures to have the proposition appear on a ballot; the population as a whole, not just elected representatives, then have the opportunity to vote on the proposition and decide if they want to enact the proposed law

Answer 14

Initiative process