Law & Ethics for Health Professions By Karen Judson - Test Bank

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Law & Ethics for Health Professions (Judson, Revised), 8e

Chapter 5   Professional Liability and Medical Malpractice

 

1) The definition of liability is

1. A) the legal responsibility of competent adults for their own acts.
2. B) applied only to on-the-job acts.
3. C) duty of care.
4. D) standard of care.
5. E) confidentiality.

 

Answer:  A

Explanation:  Liability is the legal responsibility of all competent adults to be responsible for their own acts, both on the job and in their private lives. Duty of care is the legal obligation of healthcare workers to patients, and sometimes to nonpatients. Standard of care is the level of performance expected of a health care professional, and confidentiality is the act of holding information in confidence.

Difficulty: 1 Easy

Topic:  Liability

Bloom’s:  Remember

ABHES:  4.f. Comply with federal, state, and local health laws and regulations as they relate to health care settings

Accessibility:  Keyboard Navigation

CAAHEP:  X.C.6. Compare criminal law and civil law as it applies to practicing medical assistant

2) As employers, physicians have general liability for many aspects of their business. Which of the following does not fall under the responsibility of the employers?

1. A) The practice’s buildings and grounds
2. B) Automobiles used in the practice
3. C) Employee safety
4. D) Employees driving to and from the workplace
5. E) Building damage due to bad weather

 

Answer:  D

Explanation:  Employers are not responsible for employees traveling to and from work. However, if the employee must use their personal automobile for the employer’s purposes during the day, then the employer is liable. Employers are also responsible for the building and grounds and employee safety.

Difficulty: 1 Easy

Topic:  Liability

Bloom’s:  Remember

ABHES:  4.f. Comply with federal, state, and local health laws and regulations as they relate to health care settings

Accessibility:  Keyboard Navigation

CAAHEP:  X.C.6. Compare criminal law and civil law as it applies to practicing medical assistant

3) A physician working in an emergency room is obligated to treat all the patients who come through the door. This is an example of which of the following concepts?

1. A) Standard of care
2. B) Duty of care
3. C) Reasonable person standard
4. D) Reasonable person care
5. E) Performance standard

 

Answer:  B

Explanation:  Duty of care is the obligation of health care workers to patients, and in some cases, nonpatients. Physicians have a duty of care to patients with whom they have established a doctor-patient relationship, or in the case above been hired to treat. Standard of care refers to the level of performance expected of a health care practitioner in carrying out his or her professional duties. The reasonable person standard or care means the physician or other provider may be charged with negligence if someone is injured because he or she failed to perform an act that a reasonable person, in similar circumstances, would perform.

Difficulty: 1 Easy

Topic:  Standard of Care and Duty of Care

Bloom’s:  Remember

ABHES:  4.c. Follow established policies when initiating or terminating medical treatment

Accessibility:  Keyboard Navigation

CAAHEP:  X.C.1. Differentiate between scope of practice and standards of care for medical assistants

4) A physician working in a nursing home warns the residents of an outbreak of a communicable disease and takes measures to protect them from exposure. This is an example of what principle?

1. A) Standard of care
2. B) Reasonable person care
3. C) Reasonable person standard
4. D) Duty of care
5. E) Performance standard

 

Answer:  D

Explanation:  Duty of care is the obligation of health care workers to patients, and in some cases, nonpatients. Physicians have a duty of care to patients with whom they have established a doctor-patient relationship, or in the case above been hired to treat. Standard of care refers to the level of performance expected of a health care practitioner in carrying out his or her professional duties. The reasonable person standard or care means the physician or other provider may be charged with negligence if someone is injured because he or she failed to perform an act that a reasonable person, in similar circumstances, would perform.

Difficulty: 1 Easy

Topic:  Standard of Care and Duty of Care

Bloom’s:  Remember

ABHES:  4.e. Perform risk management procedures

Accessibility:  Keyboard Navigation

CAAHEP:  X.C.1. Differentiate between scope of practice and standards of care for medical assistants

5) A medical assistant takes universal precautions while drawing blood for analysis. This is an example of

1. A) Standard of care.
2. B) Reasonable person care.
3. C) Reasonable person standard.
4. D) Duty of care.
5. E) Performance standard.

 

Answer:  A

Explanation:  Standard of care refers to the level of performance expected of a health care practitioner in carrying out his or her professional duties. The reasonable person standard or care means that an individual would be charged with negligence if someone is injured because he or she failed to perform an act that a reasonable person, in similar circumstances, would perform. It is reasonable to assume that universal precautions are necessary when drawing blood.

Difficulty: 1 Easy

Topic:  Standard of Care and Duty of Care

Bloom’s:  Remember

ABHES:  4.f. Comply with federal, state, and local health laws and regulations as they relate to health care settings

Accessibility:  Keyboard Navigation

CAAHEP:  X.C.2. Compare and contrast provider and medical assistant roles in terms of standard of care

 

6) If a patient is injured because a health care professional failed to exercise the care and expertise that under the circumstances could reasonably be expected of a professional with similar experience and training, then that professional may be liable for

1. A) standard of care.
2. B) fraud.
3. C) reasonable person standard.
4. D) duty of care.
5. E) negligence.

 

Answer:  E

Explanation:  Health care professionals are expected to behave as a reasonable person would in order to avoid liability for negligence. Standard of care refers to the level of performance expected and duty of care is a legal obligation.

Difficulty: 2 Medium

Topic:  Standard of Care and Duty of Care

Bloom’s:  Remember

ABHES:  None

Accessibility:  Keyboard Navigation

CAAHEP:  X.C.7.a. Define negligence

 

 

7) A physician is a specialist in obstetrics. Which of the following is true regarding the standard of care expected of this physician?

1. A) The physician will be held to the same standard of care as a general practitioner.
2. B) The physician will be held to the same standard of care as other obstetricians.
3. C) The physician will be held to a lower standard of care than a gynecologist.
4. D) The physician will be held to the same standard as a gynecologist.
5. E) The physician will be held to a standard of care only for direct patient contact.

 

Answer:  B

Explanation:  An obstetrician will be held to the same standard of care as other obstetricians. Direct patient contact is not always necessary for establishing a duty.

Difficulty: 2 Medium

Topic:  Standard of Care and Duty of Care

Bloom’s:  Remember

ABHES:  None

Accessibility:  Keyboard Navigation

CAAHEP:  X.C.2. Compare and contrast provider and medical assistant roles in terms of standard of care

 

8) In a hospital, a certain standard of care is expected of health care practitioners. Which of the following best describes this concept?

1. A) Legal responsibility.
2. B) Minimum care as needed.
3. C) An expected level of performance.
4. D) Obligation to care.
5. E) Reasonable person standard.

 

Answer:  C

Explanation:  An expected level of performance is referred to as a standard of care.

Difficulty: 2 Medium

Topic:  Standard of Care and Duty of Care

Bloom’s:  Remember

ABHES:  None

Accessibility:  Keyboard Navigation

CAAHEP:  IX.C.2. Compare and contrast physician and medical assistant roles in terms of standard of care

 

 

9) A medical assistant who is recording data in a patient’s medical record maintains confidentiality at all times. Which of the following describes this practice?

1. A) Not allowing the patient to see the medical record.
2. B) Not conferring with other health care professionals about the patient.
3. C) Not releasing patient information to unauthorized individuals.
4. D) Releasing patient information to unauthorized individuals.
5. E) Releasing information to the insurance company.

 

Answer:  C

Explanation:  All health care professionals have a legal duty to safeguard a patient’s privacy and maintain confidentiality. Confidentiality is the act of holding information in confidence, not to be released without authorization from the patient.

Difficulty: 2 Medium

Topic:  Privacy, Confidentiality, and Privileged Communication

Bloom’s:  Remember

ABHES:  4.b. Institute federal and state guidelines when releasing medical records or information

Accessibility:  Keyboard Navigation

CAAHEP:  X.P.2.a. Apply HIPAA rules in regard to privacy

 

10) Which of the following is an example of a privileged communication?

1. A) A patient tells her physician that she uses illegal drugs.
2. B) A custodian speaks with a nurse about a problem with a disinfectant.
3. C) Parents discuss treatment options for their child who has autism.
4. D) A nurse practitioner explains a procedure to a patient.
5. E) An office clerk calls a patient by name at the checkout desk.

 

Answer:  A

Explanation:  Privileged communication refers to information held confidential within a protected relationship. Explaining a procedure to a patient is an example of informed consent.

Difficulty: 2 Medium

Topic:  Privacy, Confidentiality, and Privileged Communication

Bloom’s:  Remember

ABHES:  4.b. Institute federal and state guidelines when releasing medical records or information

Accessibility:  Keyboard Navigation

CAAHEP:  X.P.2.a. Apply HIPAA rules in regard to privacy

 

 

11) Which of the following is not a violation of patient confidentiality?

1. A) While the patient is in the waiting room, a nurse tells a patient his diagnosis.
2. B) Medical assistants are discussing a patient by name outside the exam room.
3. C) A nurse leaves a detailed message about his/her diagnosis on the patient’s voice mail.
4. D) A radiology technician discusses with the patient results of the x-rays.
5. E) An office clerk calls a patient by name at the checkout desk.

 

Answer:  E

Explanation:  Addressing a patient by name in a public place is not a violation of patient confidentiality, as long as no medical information is shared. Discussing a patient’s care when others may hear it, including leaving voice mail messages are violations of confidentiality. A radiology technician’s discussion of results is a violation of both confidentiality and the technician’s scope of practice.

Difficulty: 2 Medium

Topic:  Privacy, Confidentiality, and Privileged Communication

Bloom’s:  Remember

ABHES:  4.b. Institute federal and state guidelines when releasing medical records or information

Accessibility:  Keyboard Navigation

CAAHEP:  X.P.2.a. Apply HIPAA rules in regard to privacy

 

12) The failure to act when one should is called

1. A) malfeasance.
2. B) nonfeasance.
3. C) damages.
4. D) dereliction.
5. E) misfeasance.

 

Answer:  B

Explanation:  Nonfeasance is the failure to act. Malfeasance is to act in a wrongful or unlawful way. Damages are the legally recognizable injury to a patient. Dereliction is when the health care provider breached duty of care.

Difficulty: 2 Medium

Topic:  The Tort of Negligence

Bloom’s:  Remember

ABHES:  4.e. Perform risk management procedures

Accessibility:  Keyboard Navigation

CAAHEP:  X.C.7.a. Define negligence

 

 

13) A provider breaches duty of care to a patient. This element of negligence is defined as

1. A) malfeasance.
2. B) nonfeasance.
3. C) damages.
4. D) dereliction.
5. E) misfeasance.

 

Answer:  D

Explanation:  Dereliction is when the health care provider breached duty of care. Nonfeasance is the failure to act. Malfeasance is to act in a wrongful or unlawful way. Damages are the legally recognizable injury to a patient.

Difficulty: 2 Medium

Topic:  The Tort of Negligence

Bloom’s:  Remember

ABHES:  4.e. Perform risk management procedures

Accessibility:  Keyboard Navigation

CAAHEP:  X.C.7.a. Define negligence

 

14) A patient is properly cared for by the nurse practitioner. Which of the following describes one of the elements that the nurse practitioner has successfully met?

1. A) Dereliction
2. B) Defense
3. C) Damages
4. D) Direct cause
5. E) Duty

 

Answer:  E

Explanation:  Duty is the provision of care. Dereliction is when the health care provider breached duty of care. Damages are the legally recognizable injury to a patient. Direct cause is when the provider’s actions were a direct cause of the patient’s injury.

Difficulty: 2 Medium

Topic:  The Tort of Negligence

Bloom’s:  Remember

ABHES:  4.e. Perform risk management procedures

Accessibility:  Keyboard Navigation

CAAHEP:  X.C.2. Compare and contrast provider and medical assistant roles in terms of standard of care

 

 

15) A surgeon removes the wrong kidney from a patient. The patient can sue under which of the following legal doctrines?

1. A) Res judicata
2. B) Respondeat superior
3. C) Res ipsa loquitur
4. D) Caveat emptor
5. E) Qui tam

 

Answer:  C

Explanation:  Res ipsa loquitur is also known as the doctrine of common knowledge, meaning that the mistake is so obvious that negligence is obvious. Res judicata is the Latin term for the thing has been decided, that is, a claim cannot be retried if it has been legally resolved. Respondeat superior is Latin for let the master answer, which means that the employer is responsible for the acts of the employee. Caveat emptor is Latin for buyer beware. Qui tam refers to a doctrine whereby a private individual who assists a prosecution can receive all or part of any penalty imposed.

Difficulty: 2 Medium

Topic:  The Tort of Negligence

Bloom’s:  Remember

ABHES:  4.e. Perform risk management procedures

Accessibility:  Keyboard Navigation

CAAHEP:  X.C.13.i. Define the following medical legal term: res ipsa loquitur

 

16) A patient was harmed when the oxygen tank she was using exploded. When filing a lawsuit, what type of damages might this patient be awarded?

1. A) General compensatory
2. B) Consequential
3. C) Special compensatory
4. D) Punitive
5. E) Nominal

 

Answer:  B

Explanation:  Consequential damages are used to compensate for losses caused indirectly by a product defect. General compensatory damages are used to compensate for injuries or losses due to violation of patient’s rights. Special compensatory damages are awarded for losses not directly caused by the wrong. Punitive damages are awarded to punish the offender, and nominal damages are to recognize the rights of the patient were violated, though no actual loss was proved.

Difficulty: 2 Medium

Topic:  The Tort of Negligence

Bloom’s:  Remember

ABHES:  None

Accessibility:  Keyboard Navigation

CAAHEP:  None

 

 

17) A patient’s mammogram is reviewed and the radiologist reports a normal exam. Six months later, the patient finds a lump in her breast. The patient has a lumpectomy and makes a full recovery. It was determined that the mass was present and visible in the original mammogram. The patient sued claiming mental anguish. What type of damages might she be awarded?

1. A) General compensatory
2. B) Consequential
3. C) Special compensatory
4. D) Punitive
5. E) Nominal

 

Answer:  A

Explanation:  General compensatory damages are used to compensate for injuries or losses due to violation of patient’s rights, including mental anguish. Consequential damages are used to compensate for losses caused indirectly by a product defect. Special compensatory damages are awarded for losses not directly caused by the wrong. Punitive damages are awarded to punish the offender, and nominal damages are to recognize the rights of the patient were violated, though no actual loss was proved.

Difficulty: 2 Medium

Topic:  The Tort of Negligence

Bloom’s:  Remember

ABHES:  None

Accessibility:  Keyboard Navigation

CAAHEP:  None

18) Those damages awarded by the court to punish the defendant are called

1. A) general compensatory.
2. B) consequential.
3. C) special compensatory.
4. D) punitive.
5. E) nominal.

 

Answer:  D

Explanation:  Punitive damages are awarded to punish the offender, and nominal damages are to recognize the rights of the patient were violated, though no actual loss was proved. General compensatory damages are used to compensate for injuries or losses due to violation of patient’s rights, including mental anguish. Consequential damages are used to compensate for losses caused indirectly by a product defect. Special compensatory damages are awarded for losses not directly caused by the wrong.

Difficulty: 1 Easy

Topic:  The Tort of Negligence

Bloom’s:  Remember

ABHES:  None

Accessibility:  Keyboard Navigation

CAAHEP:  IX.C.10.a. Explain how the following impact the medical assistant’s practice and give examples: negligence

 

 

 

19) According to Medscape, which of the following medical specialties is most likely to be sued?

1. A) General surgery
2. B) Ob/gyn
3. C) Internal medicine
4. D) Orthopedics
5. E) Oncology

 

Answer:  B

Explanation:  According to a survey of 1,000 physicians in 2015 in the online publication Medscape, ob/gyn specialties were more likely to be sued than any other specialty.

Difficulty: 1 Easy

Topic:  The Tort of Negligence

Bloom’s:  Remember

ABHES:  None

Accessibility:  Keyboard Navigation

CAAHEP:  None

20) The family of a patient sues for wrongful death when the patient’s death was judged to have been due to the negligence of the health care practitioners. What might the family collect from a settlement of this case?

1. A) An award to punish the healthcare provider.
2. B) An award totaling one year of earnings of the deceased.
3. C) An award covering medical costs for the patient.
4. D) An award providing health care for the family.
5. E) An award for the loss to the patient’s estate for future earnings.

 

Answer:  E

Explanation:  When it is determined that there was a wrongful death due to negligence, the court will award damages to the patient’s estate for future earnings.

Difficulty: 2 Medium

Topic:  The Tort of Negligence

Bloom’s:  Remember

ABHES:  None

Accessibility:  Keyboard Navigation

CAAHEP:  X.C.8.b. Describe the following types of insurance: professional (malpractice)

 

 

 

21) A plea made for a case to be reviewed by the higher court occurs in the ________ phase of a lawsuit.

1. A) trial
2. B) interrogatory
3. C) appeal
4. D) mediation
5. E) pretrial

 

Answer:  C

Explanation:  An appeal is heard after the lower court makes a decision. A trial is when the plaintiff’s and defendant’s positions are heard in open court. Interrogatories are a written set of questions from a plaintiff or defendant under oath. Mediation is a form of alternative dispute resolution. Pretrial is activity, such as interrogatories that come before the trial.

Difficulty: 1 Easy

Topic:  Elements of a Lawsuit

Bloom’s:  Remember

ABHES:  None

Accessibility:  Keyboard Navigation

CAAHEP:  None

22) A jury is selected in the ________ stage of a lawsuit.

1. A) trial
2. B) interrogatory
3. C) appeal
4. D) pretrial
5. E) mediation

 

Answer:  A

Explanation:  A trial is when the plaintiff’s and defendant’s positions are heard in open court. If a jury is to be selected, it is at the beginning of this stage. An appeal is heard after the lower court makes a decision. Interrogatories are a written set of questions from a plaintiff or defendant under oath. Mediation is a form of alternative dispute resolution. Pretrial is an activity, such as interrogatories, that come before the trial.

Difficulty: 1 Easy

Topic:  Elements of a Lawsuit

Bloom’s:  Remember

ABHES:  None

Accessibility:  Keyboard Navigation

CAAHEP:  None

 

 

 

23) A(n) ________ is issued by the clerk of the court and is delivered with a copy of the complaint to the defendant.

1. A) trial
2. B) summons
3. C) appeal
4. D) interrogatory
5. E) mediation

 

Answer:  B

Explanation:  A summons is issued by the court and delivered to the defendant along with a copy of the complaint. A trial is when the plaintiff’s and defendant’s positions are heard in open court. An appeal is heard after the lower court makes a decision. Interrogatories are a written set of questions from a plaintiff or defendant under oath. Mediation is a form of alternative dispute resolution.

Difficulty: 1 Easy

Topic:  Elements of a Lawsuit

Bloom’s:  Remember

ABHES:  None

Accessibility:  Keyboard Navigation

CAAHEP:  None

24) What is the difference between a subpoena and subpoena duces tecum

1. A) There is no difference.
2. B) Subpoena duces tecum is just an old-fashioned term for subpoena.
3. C) A subpoena duces tecum requires that documents and records be brought to court.
4. D) A subpoena requires that an individual appear in court.
5. E) A subpoena requires that an individual serve on the jury.

 

Answer:  C

Explanation:  A subpoena requires the recipient to appear in court as a witness. A subpoena duces tecum requires the individual to bring certain records and documents to court.

Difficulty: 1 Easy

Topic:  Elements of a Lawsuit

Bloom’s:  Remember

ABHES:  None

Accessibility:  Keyboard Navigation

CAAHEP:  X.C.13.g. Define the following medical legal term: subpoena duces tecum

 

 

 

25) A deposition may be taken in which phase of the lawsuit?

1. A) Trial
2. B) Jury selection
3. C) Pleadings
4. D) Summons
5. E) interrogatory

 

Answer:  E

Explanation:  In the interrogatory phase of a lawsuit, a court order may be issued commanding the presence of an individual to provide sworn testimony outside the court. A trial is when the plaintiff’s and defendant’s positions are heard in open court. A summons is an order for the court to appear, but it could be to appear in court during the trial. Pleadings are documents filed with the court before the trial. Juries are selected just before the trial begins.

Difficulty: 1 Easy

Topic:  Elements of a Lawsuit

Bloom’s:  Remember

ABHES:  None

Accessibility:  Keyboard Navigation

CAAHEP:  X.C.13.l. Define the following medical legal term: deposition

26) Instead of going to court, two parties in dispute agree to a neutral third party listening to both sides of the argument and helping to resolve the dispute. What is the term for this type of dispute resolution?

1. A) Med-arb
2. B) Discovery
3. C) Pleadings
4. D) Arbitration
5. E) Mediation

 

Answer:  E

Explanation:  Mediation is a method in which a neutral third party listens to both sides of the argument and then helps resolve the dispute. Med-arb is a combination of both mediation and arbitration. Discovery is a phase of a lawsuit. Arbitration is a method of settling a dispute where both parties agree to abide by the decision of an arbitrator and is usually established by contract. Pleadings are documents filed with court before the trial.

Difficulty: 1 Easy

Topic:  Alternative Dispute Resolution

Bloom’s:  Remember

ABHES:  None

Accessibility:  Keyboard Navigation

CAAHEP:  X.C.13.m. Define the following medical legal term: arbitration-mediation

 

 

 

27) Alternative dispute resolution has become increasingly popular over the years. What is the reason for this increase?

1. A) Shortage of attorneys to represent clients
2. B) ease of proceedings
3. C) better overall results
4. D) overcrowding of court calendars
5. E) shortage of court rooms to hold trials

 

Answer:  D

Explanation:  Alternative dispute resolution has become popular over the years because the court calendars have become overcrowded. The process is not always easy and, depending on which side you are on, the better overall results could be disputed.

Difficulty: 1 Easy

Topic:  Alternative Dispute Resolution

Bloom’s:  Remember

ABHES:  None

Accessibility:  Keyboard Navigation

CAAHEP:  X.C.13.m. Define the following medical legal term: arbitration-mediation

28) Some states require mediation and/or arbitration for certain civil cases, while in other states alternative dispute resolution methods are voluntary. Under the terms of a written contract, who chooses an arbitrator?

1. A) Both parties
2. B) The defendant
3. C) The plaintiff
4. D) The American Mediation Association
5. E) The American Arbitration Association

 

Answer:  E

Explanation:  Under the terms of a written contract, either the American Arbitration Association or the court chooses an arbitrator.

Difficulty: 1 Easy

Topic:  Alternative Dispute Resolution

Bloom’s:  Remember

ABHES:  None

Accessibility:  Keyboard Navigation

CAAHEP:  X.C.13.m. Define the following medical legal term: arbitration-mediation

 

 

 

29) In an informal proceeding of arbitration, each side presents evidence and witnesses. In the dispute resolution method, referred to as med-arb, who resolves the dispute if the two parties are unable to reach an agreement after mediation?

1. A) The mediator
2. B) The jury
3. C) The judge
4. D) The court
5. E) Arbitrator

 

Answer:  A

Explanation:  In the alternative dispute resolution method called med-arb, the mediator resolves the dispute if the two parties are unable to reach an agreement after mediation.

Difficulty: 1 Easy

Topic:  Alternative Dispute Resolution

Bloom’s:  Remember

ABHES:  None

Accessibility:  Keyboard Navigation

CAAHEP:  X.C.13.m. Define the following medical legal term: arbitration-mediation

30) When no written contract exists, who chooses an arbitrator to resolve disputes?

1. A) The American Arbitration Association.
2. B) The two parties select an arbitrator and the two arbitrators select a third to act.
3. C) The two parties select an arbitrator and the court decides.
4. D) The court selects an arbitrator of its choosing.
5. E) Arbitration.

 

Answer:  B

Explanation:  If no contract exists, each of the two parties selects an arbitrator and the two arbitrators select a third arbitrator who works the case.

Difficulty: 1 Easy

Topic:  Alternative Dispute Resolution

Bloom’s:  Remember

ABHES:  None

Accessibility:  Keyboard Navigation

CAAHEP:  X.C.13.m. Define the following medical legal term: arbitration-mediation

 

 

 

31) All of the following guidelines are in place to help health care practitioners stay within their scope of practice and operate within the law except

1. A) following an employer’s established policies dealing with the healthcare contract.
2. B) maintaining and disposing of regulated substances in compliance with government guidelines.
3. C) maintaining confidentiality.
4. D) documenting care accurately for a fellow medical assistant.
5. E) practicing within the scope of your training and education.

 

Answer:  D

Explanation:  Following an employer’s established policies dealing with the health care contract, maintaining and disposing of regulated substances in compliance with government guidelines, maintaining confidentiality, and practicing within the scope of your training and education are all guidelines established to help health care practitioners stay within their scope of practice and operate within the law. Documenting, although accurately, for a fellow medical assistant is not lawful. Only the practitioner who provides patient care should document services rendered.

Difficulty: 1 Easy

Topic:  Standard of Care and Duty of Care

Bloom’s:  Remember

ABHES:  4.c. Follow established policies when initiating or terminating medical treatment

Accessibility:  Keyboard Navigation

CAAHEP:  X.C.1. Differentiate between scope of practice and standards of care for medical assistants

32) The law of ________ makes employers liable for the actions of their employees.

1. A) liability
2. B) expression
3. C) the agent
4. D) agency
5. E) corporate action

 

Answer:  D

Explanation:  The law of agency makes employers liable for the actions of their employees.

Difficulty: 2 Medium

Topic:  Liability

Bloom’s:  Understand

ABHES:  4.f. Comply with federal, state, and local health laws and regulations as they relate to health care settings

Accessibility:  Keyboard Navigation

CAAHEP:  assistant.C.13.h. Define the following medical legal terms: respondeat superior

 

 

 

33) Amanda is a nurse in Dr. Smith’s pediatric practice. She accidentally gives a patient the wrong medication. Dr. Smith is held responsible under

1. A) res ipsa
2. B) duces
3. C) implied contract.
4. D) expressed contract.
5. E) respondeat

 

Answer:  E

Explanation:  Respondeat superior is the Latin term for “let the master answer.”

Difficulty: 2 Medium

Topic:  Liability

Bloom’s:  Understand

ABHES:  4.f. Comply with federal, state, and local health laws and regulations as they relate to health care settings

Accessibility:  Keyboard Navigation

CAAHEP:  assistant.C.13.h. Define the following medical legal terms: respondeat superior

34) For which of the following actions would an employer be responsible under respondeat superior?

1. A) An employee assaults a patient in the parking lot.
2. B) An employee steals narcotic drugs from the medication room.
3. C) An employee accidentally prescribes the wrong medication.
4. D) An employee knowingly defames the character of a patient.
5. E) An employee gets into an auto accident on their way home from work.

 

Answer:  C

Explanation:  Employers are liable for the acts of their employees performed “within the course and scope” of employment if two elements are present. The employee must be engaged in the furtherance of the employer’s business and must be acting within the scope of the business. If the act committed is purely personal, the employer is not liable.

Difficulty: 2 Medium

Topic:  Liability

Bloom’s:  Understand

ABHES:  4.f. Comply with federal, state, and local health laws and regulations as they relate to health care settings

Accessibility:  Keyboard Navigation

CAAHEP:  assistant.C.13.h. Define the following medical legal terms: respondeat superior

 

 

 

35) Patient safety checklists are established nationally by

 

Answer:  The Joint Commission (JTC).

The Joint Commission established a variety of safety checklists for different health care settings. Individual organizations may also establish lists, but the JTC is considered the standard.

Difficulty: 1 Easy

Topic:  Patient Safety Standards

Bloom’s:  Understand

ABHES:  4.e. Perform risk management procedures

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36) Identify at least three safety goals established for hospital care.

 

Answer:

1. Identify patients correctly. Use at least two ways to identify a patient, such as the patient’s name and date of birth.
2. Make sure patients receiving blood transfusions get the correct blood.
3. Get important test results to the right staff person on time.
4. Before a procedure, label all medicines in all containers—syringes, cups, and basins—located in the area where medicines and supplies are set up.
5. Find out what medicines the patient is taking. Take extra care with patients who take blood-thinning medications. Compare all medicines the patient has been taking to new medicines given to the patient. Are there contraindications? Make sure the patient knows which medicines to take when they are at home. Tell the patient it is important to bring their up-to-date list of medicines every time they visit a doctor. Record and pass along correct information about a patient’s medicines.
6. Check alarms on all medical equipment and make sure that they can be heard and are responded to on time.
7. Use the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention or the World Health Organization guidelines for hand cleaning. Set and disseminate goals for improving hand cleaning.
8. Use proven guidelines to prevent:

 

1. Infections that are difficult to treat.
2. Blood infections from central lines.
3. Infection after surgery.
4. Infections of the urinary tract caused by catheters.

 

9. Find out which patients are most likely to commit suicide, and be sure others treating such a patient are aware.
10. Make sure the correct surgery is done on the correct patient and at the correct place on the patient’s body.

 

1. Mark the correct place on the patient’s body where the surgery is to be done.
2. Pause before the patient’s surgery to make sure that no mistakes are being made. It helps if the surgeon calls out, “We are performing ________ on the (right hand) of patient, ________, birth date ________.”

 

Difficulty: 2 Medium

Topic:  Patient Safety Standards

Bloom’s:  Understand

ABHES:  4.e. Perform risk management procedures

Accessibility:  Keyboard Navigation

CAAHEP:  I.C.12. Identify quality assurance practices in health care