Professional obligations Ch1

Question 1

____ etiquette involves issues such as the need to avoid talking badly about another practitioner, maintenance of appropriate relationships at the worksite, or the need to stay within the role boundaries of our specialty.

Answer 1

Professional

Question 2

In legal context, the term _____ is used when an individual acts without the assistance of legal counsel.

Answer 2

Pro se

Question 3

Specialties including therapists, athletic trainers, and dieticians fall under the umbrella title of

Answer 3

Allied health

Question 4

In regard to clients and patients, practitioners have a(n)______ relationship which requires them to act primarily in the best interests of those they serve.

Answer 4

Fiduciary

Question 5

A jury’s decisions are not put into effect until the judge makes a(n) ______ which is the approval to have the trial’s information be filed in public records.

Answer 5

Judgement

Question 6

A lawsuit begins when a ____ files a complaint or petition with the court that addressed the elements of the prima facie case.

Answer 6

Plaintiff

Question 7

Specialty practice acts will vary in emphasis, but the majority will address which of the following?

Answer 7

All of these apply

Question 8

The type of sanction commonly associated with a lapse in appropriate professional etiquette is

Answer 8

Loss of professional respect and fellowship

Question 9

When courts use the principles developed in earlier similar cases and past decisions to inform and decide current situations, they are following which of the following doctrines?

Answer 9

Stare decisis

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT a step in a civil lawsuit?

Answer 10

Incarceration

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a major element of discovery?

Answer 11

Investigation

Question 12

Principles, personal standards, or qualities considered worthwhile or desirable are

Answer 12

Values

Question 13

____ are concerned with the judgement principles of right and wrong in relation to human actions and character.

Answer 13

Morals

Question 14

Health care professional groups generally operate under a legal practice act and develop a ____ to assist in self-regulation.

Answer 14

Code of ethics

Question 15

The type of sanction commonly associated with a lapse in appropriate legal requirements is

Answer 15

Punishment as prescribed by law