Question 1 5 pts Each member of Congress is elected by the people of his or her

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Question 1 5 pts

Each member of Congress is elected by the people of his or her own state. Which of the following is the primary duty of these elected officials?

Question 2 5 pts

A system was established by the U.S. Constitution, which keeps any one branch of government from assuming too much power over the other branches. Which of the following is the correct term for this system?

Question 3 5 pts

Statutory law refers to laws enacted by state or federal legislatures. Individual laws in this body of law are called statutes. How do these statutes begin?

Question 4 5 pts

Practicing medicine without a license is an example of a violation of which of the following types of law?

Question 5 5 pts

A nurse finds out that another nurse is stealing the possessions of residents of a long-term nursing facility, but does not say anything to anyone about the crimes. What is the term for the nurse who does not act on knowledge of these crimes?

Question 6 5 pts

A physician who owns a physician's office is legally responsible for her employees. What is the term for this responsibility?

Question 7 5 pts

A physician treating patients in a long-term care facility determines that a patient has a communicable disease that could cause an outbreak in the facility. The physician works with the administrator of the facility and the public health department to protect other residents and employees from exposure to the disease. Under some state laws, this physician is obligated to protect nonpatients in accordance with which of the following standards?

Question 8 5 pts

In many states, revocation of a physician's license may occur due to which of the following acts?

Question 9 5 pts

Which of the following is the basis for professional malpractice claims and the most common liability in medicine?

Question 10 5 pts

A surgeon removes the wrong limb from a patient. Which of the following four Ds of negligence refers to the current condition of the patient?

Question 11 5 pts

A physician assistant (PA) is constantly updating his knowledge and skills by attending in-services and seminars. This PA is practicing which of the "4 Cs of medical malpractice prevention?"

Question 12 5 pts

A report by the American Society of Anesthesiologists Committee on Professional Liability stated that one of the most common reasons patients start legal proceedings is due to which of the following?

Question 13 5 pts

In which of the following types of defenses to professional liability suits is informed consent one of the most important elements?

Question 14 5 pts

A medical malpractice lawsuit has been decided under the doctrine of res judicata. What does this Latin term mean?

Question 15 5 pts

What is the most common amount of time allowed for filing legal actions, including collections, damages for child sexual abuse, retaining of medical records, wrongful death claims, medical malpractice, and many other causes of action?

Question 16 5 pts

Medical records are often subpoenaed for court trials. Which of the following is true regarding the use of medical records as evidence?

Question 17 5 pts

Which of the following should not be included in a patient's medical record?

Question 18 5 pts

Under which of the following circumstances should a separate consent form be obtained to use patient images?

Question 19 5 pts

A hospital maintains medical records on all patients who are treated. Who owns the information contained in the medical record?

Question 20 5 pts

Which of the following occurs with the medical record when a patient transfers to another physician?

Explanation / Answer

1. The primary duty of the members who are elected is to oversee the enforcement of law.

2. A constitutional law

3. As bills

4. Practicing medicine without license is a criminal offense

5. Tortfeasor

6. Liable

7.Standard of care

8. Breach of confidentiality

9. Breach of confidentiality

10. Damage

11. Competence

12. Financial needs of family in injury

13.Deniel

15. 1 year is the maximum time duration to raise a complaint.

16.What is invited from the records may be as important as trail.

17. Personal judgement should not be included in the patient's medical records.

18. If the patient imaging are used for teaching purpose, a separate consent to be taken from the patient.

19. The hospital is the owner of the information in the patient medical records.

20. The original medical record send to the new physician if he is in the same health care facilities otherwise with the patients consent release it to new physician.

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