Nursing Home Administration - Legal And Business Terminology Quiz

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1.

Statutes are laws ___.
- A.
  
  Known as common law
- B.
  
  Made by judges
- C.
  
  Passed by cities
- D.
  
  Passed by legislatures
2.

Normally, courts of appeal do not have ___.
- A.
  
  Criminal jurisdiction
- B.
  
  Original jurisdiction
- C.
  
  Criminal law enforcement authority
- D.
  
  Authority to hear misdemeanors
3.

Statutes and subsequent regulations are collected in ___.
- A.
  
  The Code
- B.
  
  Constitutional amendments
- C.
  
  The Federal Requirements
- D.
  
  Law Books
4.

Generally, the lowest level of the court system is the ___ court.
- A.
  
  Circuit
- B.
  
  Criminal
- C.
  
  Civil
- D.
  
  Magistrate's
5.

To set a person or corporation free of accusations is to ___.
- A.
  
  Enjoin
- B.
  
  Acquit
- C.
  
  Consent
- D.
  
  Motion
6.

A statement in writing given under oath before a notary public is an ___.
- A.
  
  Affidavit
- B.
  
  Affirmation
- C.
  
  Appeal
- D.
  
  Appearance
7.

The coming into court of a person being summoned to do so is a/an ___.
- A.
  
  Appeal
- B.
  
  Discovery
- C.
  
  Appearance
- D.
  
  Injunction
8.

An impartial person chosen by the parties to an argument who agree to abide by her decision is a/an ___.
- A.
  
  Arbitrator
- B.
  
  Adjudicator
- C.
  
  Civil judge
- D.
  
  Attorney at law
9.

A Latin phrase meaning to stand by earlier court decisions is ___.
- A.
  
  Stare decisis
- B.
  
  Res judicata
- C.
  
  Res ipsa loquitur
- D.
  
  Respondeat superior
10.

A verdict, given by a jury at the direction of judge is a/an ___.
- A.
  
  Directed verdict
- B.
  
  Dismissal
- C.
  
  Indictment
- D.
  
  Injunction
11.

An application to the court asking for an action favorable to one's side is ___.
- A.
  
  A witnessing
- B.
  
  A motion
- C.
  
  An application to the court
- D.
  
  A plea bargain
12.

When the employee is acting within the control or scope of the employer, the employer is responsible for the acts of the employee under the concept of ___.
- A.
  
  Contractor-employee relations
- B.
  
  Strict liability
- C.
  
  A subcontractor relationship
- D.
  
  Borrowed servant
13.

A written publication that exposes someone to public scorn, hatred, con-tempt, or ridicule is ___.
- A.
  
  Libel
- B.
  
  Slander
- C.
  
  An aggrieved party
- D.
  
  An assault
14.

An early step in a criminal procedure during which the defendant is formally charged with an offense is a/an ___.
- A.
  
  Discovery
- B.
  
  Arraignment
- C.
  
  Adjudication
- D.
  
  Action
15.

Conduct giving rise to a cause for legal action is ___.
- A.
  
  Actionable
- B.
  
  An adjudication
- C.
  
  An appeal
- D.
  
  An indictment
16.

When parties to a lawsuit who are dissatisfied with the court's decision ask a higher court to review the decision, it is known as a/an ___.
- A.
  
  Appeal
- B.
  
  Arbitration
- C.
  
  Respondeat superior
- D.
  
  Stare decisis
17.

A district attorney may bring assault charges for the purpose of ___.
- A.
  
  Revenge
- B.
  
  Punishment
- C.
  
  Monetary award
- D.
  
  Defamation
18.

Damages for proven losses are known as ___ damages.
- A.
  
  Actual
- B.
  
  Exemplary
- C.
  
  Incidental
- D.
  
  Punitive
19.

A fee paid in advance to an attorney for services on a case is known as a ____.
- A.
  
  Lien
- B.
  
  Prepayment
- C.
  
  Retainer
- D.
  
  Reward
20.

A concept in torts used as a defense by the defendant against the plaintiff is an assumption of ____.
- A.
  
  Risk
- B.
  
  Innocence
- C.
  
  Guilt
- D.
  
  Fraud
21.

Consent given after full information regarding the matter has been provided is known as ___ consent.
- A.
  
  Informed
- B.
  
  Individual
- C.
  
  Intended
- D.
  
  Personal
22.

Spoken statements leading to actual damages implying crime, unchastity, or relating to a person's profession or business is known as ___.
- A.
  
  Libel
- B.
  
  Slander
- C.
  
  Exemplary damages
- D.
  
  Consequential damages
23.

A reckless disregard for human life, a state of mind that accompanies a wrongful act in which the resulting harm was intended, is known as ___.
- A.
  
  Malice
- B.
  
  Comparative negligence
- C.
  
  A heinous act
- D.
  
  Contempt
24.

A public official, either elected or appointed, who conducts cases against persons accused of crimes is known as a ___.
- A.
  
  Lawyer
- B.
  
  Prosecutor
- C.
  
  Judge
- D.
  
  Bailiff
25.

A written order from a judge permitting certain law enforcement officers to look for certain things or persons is a ___.
- A.
  
  Retainer
- B.
  
  Search certificate
- C.
  
  Search and rescue
- D.
  
  Search warrant