Medical Law

Question 0

True or False: The standard of care is a crucial tool for deciding most medical malpractice suits.

Answer 0

True

Question 1

True or False: If a patient of any age sustains violent injuries, such as gunshots, the injury must be reported.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

True or False: An implied contract may be either a written or verbally agreed contract.

Answer 2

False.

Question 3

True or False: Segregation is an act of keeping two parties apart due to differences as age and weight.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

True or False: The vast majority of medical malpractice cases fall into the Tort Law category.

Answer 4

True

Question 5

The Feres doctrine was passed to prevent _____ from suing the U.S Federal Government unless intentional tort was committed.

Answer 5

Members of the armed forces

Question 6

The controlled substance act of 1970 regulates the manufacturing, distribution, and ____.

Answer 6

Dispensing of narcotics

Question 7

When terminating the doctor-patient relationship, the physician letter must include which of the follow?

Answer 7

A. STATEMENT INDICATING INTENT OF TERMINATION
B. The names of staff in the medical office.
C. The name and number of new physician
D. The bill and balance due to the office upon termination.

Question 8

Which degree is a felony that applies to a person who was at the the scene of the crime and assisted with the crime?

Answer 8

A. First
B. SECOND
C. Third
D. Fourth

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a type of reward in injury cases?

Answer 9

A. Nominal
B. Compensatory
C. Punitive
D. DIRECT

Question 10

Res judicata

Answer 10

The thing has been decided

Question 11

Responseat superior

Answer 11

Let the master answer

Question 12

Nonfeasance

Answer 12

Delaying or failing to perform treatment

Question 13

Malfeasance

Answer 13

Performing an INCORRECT TREATMENT

Question 14

Res ipsa locuitur

Answer 14

The thing speaks for itself

Question 15

Misfeasance

Answer 15

Performing a TREATMENT INCORRECTLY

Question 16

Both physician and patients have ___ in their relationship.

Answer 16

Responsibilities

Question 17

A consent form must name the person administering the ___.

Answer 17

Anesthesia

Question 18

The____ protects healthcare workers from being sued when they render first aid in emergency situations.

Answer 18

Good Samaritan Act

Question 19

An ___ consists of living wills, DNR orders, and durable power of attorney.

Answer 19

Advanced Directive