Section 5 Flashcards
What risk management approach involves modifying the risk by removing part of the activity?
reduction
Which of the following is one of the four elements that must be established to substantiate a change of negligence in court?
a) arraignment
b) contract
c) proximate causation
d) fraudulent transfer
c) proximate causation
A client fails to disclose to his PT that he takes a beta-blocker. During cardio exercise on a treadmill, the client experiences a cardiac event & is rushed to the hospital. The client attempts to sue the PT. Which of the following concepts will most likely protect the PT in this situation?
a) inherent risks
b) contributory negligence
c) informed consent
d) gross negligence
b) contributory negligence
Which of the following scenarios would pose the highest chance for a legal action?
a) a PT canceling a session at the last minute
b) a PT conducting the same fitness assessments for all clients
c) a PT asking a client to sign a photography release waiver
d) a PT asking another trainer to conduct a client session on his or her behalf
b) a PT conducting the same fitness assessments for all clients
what is the def of standard of care?
appropriateness of an exercise professional’s actions in light of current professional standards & based on age, condition & knowledge of client.
What is the definition of a corporation?
a legal entity, independent of its owners & regulated by state lows; any # of people may own a corp. through shares issued by business
what is the def. of a general partnership?
a type of business arrangement in which each partner assumes management responsibility & unlimited liability & must have at least a 1% interest in profit & loss
What is general supervision?
a method of supervision where the worker(or trainee) does not require constant attendance of supervisor(or trainer)
What is gross negligence?
a form of negligence that is worse than normal negligence. generally, a waiver clause cannot prevent a suit for gross negligence as for wanton or recklessness or intentional misconduct in any state or jurisdiction.
What is an LLC?
limited liability comp.; a company that limits investors personal financial & legal liabilities but provides flow-through taxation for investors. it is not limited to a certain n# of shareholders & ownders do not have to be US citizens
What is an LLP?
limited liability partnership; a partnership in which some or all partners(depending on jurisdiction) have limited liability; exhibits elements of both partnership & corp.
What is a limited partner?
an individual who retains no legal liability beyond their initial investment & does not have any formal input regarding partnership operations
What is professional liability insurance?
insurance to protect PT against professional negligence or failure to perform as a competent & prudent professional would under similar circumstances
What is negligence?
failure of a person to perform as a reasonable & prudent professional would perform under similar circumstances
What is a subchapter s-corp?
a corp that does not pay any income taxes. instead, the corp’s income or loss are divided among & passes through its shareholders
What is specific supervision?
a method of supervision where the worker(or trainee) requires direct involvement of the supervisor(or trainer)