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FREE AND STUDY GAMES ABOUT MEAS 109 CH 5 EXAM
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Question 1: ____ refers to a lawful act that is done incorrectly.
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Misfeasance Question 2: Speaking in such a way as to negatively influence others against an individual is an example of
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defamation of character
Question 3: The legal term res ipsa loquitur refers to cases in which the ____.
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licensed practitioner's mistake is completely obvious Question 4: ____ are formed through the influence of the family, culture, and society, and serve as a basis for ethical conduct.
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moral values
Question 5: she exclaims, "No! You are not going to stick me with that needle!" Jerome replies soothingly, "It's for your own good, Mrs. Higgins" and proceeds to give the shot. What is Jerome guilty of in this situation?
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battery
Question 6: The promise of "miracle cures" is an example of ____.
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fraud Question 7: The four Cs of medical malpractice prevention include all of the following except
_______.
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concise Question 8: For two parties to enter into an agreement, or contract, both must be capable of understanding the terms and conditions. This is referred to as ____.
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contractual capacity Question 9: Which of the following of the four Ds of negligence includes proof that the patient received an injury?
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Damages
Question 10: A court order to produce documents is ____.
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subpoena duces tecum Question 11: In legal terms, unintentional torts constitute which of the following?
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negligence
Question 12: When being called to appear and testify in a court of law, it is suggested that you ____.
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answer only the question that is asked Question 13: A process in which the opposing sides choose a person outside the court system, with special knowledge in the field, to hear and decide a dispute is a(n) ____.
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arbitration
Question 14: Which of the following patients can give informed consent?
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a 16-year old girl who is married and self-supporting Question 15: A civil wrong committed against a person or property that causes physical injury or damage to someone's property or that deprives someone of his or her personal liberty and freedom is called a(n) ____.
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tort Question 16: ____ refers to failure to perform an act that is one's required duty or that is required by law.
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Nonfeasance
Question 17: You can help prevent lawsuits by ____.
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being a good listener Question 18: The National Practitioner Data Bank was established in 1986 by the ____.
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Health Care Quality Improvement Act
Question 19: It was discovered in the recovery room that the surgeon removed the left lung of a lung cancer patient scheduled to have the right lung removed. This is an example of which of the following?
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Res ipsa loquitur Question 20: Which of the following is demonstrated when a patient's leg healed incorrectly because of the way the cast had been applied?
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direct cause Question 21: A licensed practitioner is said to have been ____ if a patient proves that the practitioner failed to comply with the standards of the profession.
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derelict
Question 22: Risk management includes all except which of the following?
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reporting risks to OSHA Question 23: A licensed provider receives notice that a patient has filed a lawsuit for a fall in the office that happened over 10 years ago. It is likely that this lawsuit claim will ____.
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be barred because it fell outside the statue of limitations
Question 24: An unlawful act or misconduct is ____.
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malfeasance Question 25: You note that the contract has no provisions for grievance procedures or termination procedures but contains all other information required for a contract to be binding.What should you do?
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request that these two issues be added to the contract before signing
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