I. Medical Office Management A. Law & Ethics

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I. Medical Office Management A. Law & EthicsNCCT MA Review Questions fff825f6-6bac-4102-92e5-b10fd8b4cbb01. 03. 01

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1.

Right and wrong conduct is known as . fff825f6-6bac-4102-92e5-b10fd8b4cbb01.03.01
- A.
  
  Empathy
- B.
  
  Criminal law
- C.
  
  Ethics
- D.
  
  Licensure
2.

The most common type of medical tort liability is . fff825f6-6bac-4102-92e5-b10fd8b4cbb01.03.01
- A.
  
  Negligence
- B.
  
  Breach of contract
- C.
  
  Breach of confidence
- D.
  
  Fraud and deceit
3.

A person being sued is called the . fff825f6-6bac-4102-92e5-b10fd8b4cbb01.03.01
- A.
  
  Plaintiff
- B.
  
  Tort
- C.
  
  Defendant
- D.
  
  Criminal law
4.

The withdrawal of a physician from the care of a patient without reasonable notice of such discharge from the case by the patient is . fff825f6-6bac-4102-92e5-b10fd8b4cbb01.03.01
- A.
  
  Contract
- B.
  
  Reasonable care
- C.
  
  Negligence
- D.
  
  Abandonment
5.

An unlawful threat or attempt to do bodily injury to another is . fff825f6-6bac-4102-92e5-b10fd8b4cbb01.03.01
- A.
  
  Litigation
- B.
  
  Assault
- C.
  
  Crime
- D.
  
  Libel
6.

The health worker is protected by law if it can be determined that he or she acted reasonable as compared with fellow workers. This is called . fff825f6-6bac-4102-92e5-b10fd8b4cbb01.03.01
- A.
  
  Respondeat superior
- B.
  
  Reasonable care
- C.
  
  Duty of care
- D.
  
  Statute
7.

Negligence by a professional person is called . fff825f6-6bac-4102-92e5-b10fd8b4cbb01.03.01
- A.
  
  Invasion of privacy
- B.
  
  Slander
- C.
  
  Malpractice
- D.
  
  Tort
8.

An act that violates criminal law is called . fff825f6-6bac-4102-92e5-b10fd8b4cbb01.03.01
- A.
  
  Defamation
- B.
  
  Crime
- C.
  
  Libel
- D.
  
  Slander
9.

The breaking of a law, promise, or duty is called . fff825f6-6bac-4102-92e5-b10fd8b4cbb01.03.01
- A.
  
  Staute
- B.
  
  Breach
- C.
  
  Consent
- D.
  
  Incompetent
10.

The ability to see things from another person's point of view is . fff825f6-6bac-4102-92e5-b10fd8b4cbb01.03.01
- A.
  
  Consent
- B.
  
  Respondeat superior
- C.
  
  Empathy
- D.
  
  Ethics
11.

The time established for filing law suits is . fff825f6-6bac-4102-92e5-b10fd8b4cbb01.03.01
- A.
  
  Civil law
- B.
  
  Statute of limitations
- C.
  
  Contract
- D.
  
  No correct answer
12.

A writ that commands a witness to appear at a trial or other proceeding and to give testimony is a(n) . fff825f6-6bac-4102-92e5-b10fd8b4cbb01.03.01
- A.
  
  Habeas corpus
- B.
  
  Tort of appearance
- C.
  
  Subpoena
- D.
  
  Tort et a travers
13.

A wrong committed against another person or the person's property is a . fff825f6-6bac-4102-92e5-b10fd8b4cbb01.03.01
- A.
  
  Defamation
- B.
  
  Libel
- C.
  
  Tort
- D.
  
  Plaintiff
14.

Holding or detaining a person against his will is . fff825f6-6bac-4102-92e5-b10fd8b4cbb01.03.01
- A.
  
  False imprisonment
- B.
  
  Crime
- C.
  
  Incompetent
- D.
  
  Duty of care
15.

A violation of a person's right not to have his or her name, photograph, or private affairs exposed of made public without giving consent is . fff825f6-6bac-4102-92e5-b10fd8b4cbb01.03.01
- A.
  
  False imprisonment
- B.
  
  Malpractice
- C.
  
  Invasion of privacy
- D.
  
  Statute
16.

A major crime for which greater punishment is imposed other than a misdemeanor is . fff825f6-6bac-4102-92e5-b10fd8b4cbb01.03.01
- A.
  
  Licensure
- B.
  
  Civil law
- C.
  
  Tort
- D.
  
  Felony
17.

One who institutes a lawsuit is . fff825f6-6bac-4102-92e5-b10fd8b4cbb01.03.01
- A.
  
  Defendant
- B.
  
  Plaintiff
- C.
  
  Litigation
- D.
  
  Respondeat superior
18.

A legal statement of how an individual's property is to be distributed after death is . fff825f6-6bac-4102-92e5-b10fd8b4cbb01.03.01
- A.
  
  Contract
- B.
  
  Tort
- C.
  
  Will
- D.
  
  Judgment
19.

Information given by a patient to medical personnel which cannot be disclosed without consent of the person who gave it is . fff825f6-6bac-4102-92e5-b10fd8b4cbb01.03.01
- A.
  
  Duty of care
- B.
  
  Respondeat superior
- C.
  
  Judgment
- D.
  
  Privileged communication
20.

A rule of conduct made by a government body is . fff825f6-6bac-4102-92e5-b10fd8b4cbb01.03.01
- A.
  
  Tort
- B.
  
  Law
- C.
  
  Will
- D.
  
  Contract
21.

Failure to do something that a reasonable person would do under ordinary circumstances that ends up causing harm to another person or a person's property is . fff825f6-6bac-4102-92e5-b10fd8b4cbb01.03.01
- A.
  
  Malpractice
- B.
  
  Negligence
- C.
  
  Slander
- D.
  
  Defamation
22.

Permission granted by a person voluntarily and in his right mind is . fff825f6-6bac-4102-92e5-b10fd8b4cbb01.03.01
- A.
  
  Consent
- B.
  
  Litigation
- C.
  
  Breach
- D.
  
  Duty of care
23.

Injuring the name and reputation of another person by making false statements to a third person is . fff825f6-6bac-4102-92e5-b10fd8b4cbb01.03.01
- A.
  
  Empathy
- B.
  
  Negligence
- C.
  
  Defamation
- D.
  
  Ethics
24.

An agreement between two or more parties for the doing or not doing of some definite thing is . fff825f6-6bac-4102-92e5-b10fd8b4cbb01.03.01
- A.
  
  Contract
- B.
  
  Litigation
- C.
  
  Statute
- D.
  
  Felony
25.

Lack of physical or mental fitness is known as . fff825f6-6bac-4102-92e5-b10fd8b4cbb01.03.01
- A.
  
  Breach of duty
- B.
  
  Abandonment
- C.
  
  Competence
- D.
  
  Incompetence