Legal and Ethical Issues final

Question 1

Which federal agency was formed to strengthen regulations of potentially dangerous and addictive drugs?

Answer 1

DEA

Question 2

Which of the following is a legal document in which one person appoints another to act as his or her healthcare agent to act on behalf of the person making the request?

Answer 2

Durable Power of Attorney

Question 3

This type of negligence is considered an unlawful act or misconduct

Answer 3

malfeasance

Question 4

True or False? Advance directive is considered a healthcare contract?

Answer 4

False.

Question 5

This Act addresses privacy and security concerns dealing with the electronic transmission of health information

Answer 5

HITECH

Question 6

What type of insurance is known as malpractice insurance, protects the physician and staff from financial losses due to lawsuits filed against them by their patients?

Answer 6

Liability Insurance

Question 7

What following protects the rights of individuals from discrimination based on their genetic information

Answer 7

GINA: Genetic information nondiscrimination ACT

Question 8

A type of consent is granted when receiving medical services without a formal agreement between the patient and the provider?

Answer 8

Implied consent

Question 9

True or False? Negligence is charged when a healthcare practitioner fails to exercise reasonable care and the patient is injured

Answer 9

True

Question 10

Under the False Claim Act, which conduct refers to providing financial incentives to a healthcare provider for referring patients

Answer 10

Kick-back