Medical Assistant NCCT Exam Test Bank with Solutions

Medical Assistant NCCT Exam Test Bank with Solutions Legislative Branch - Ans passes law Executive - Ans Administers laws Judicial - Ans Interprets the laws Criminal - Ans Crimes committed against society individual or property. The government prosecutes the defendant and if the defendant is found guilty, the result is imprisonment or fine. Civil (tort and/or contract) - Ans Concerns disputes or alleged wrongs committed against a individual or property by an individual or organization. The individual or group prosecutes and if the defendant is found guilty, the result is monetary compensation Tort - Ans an accidental or intentional wrongful act by someone against another person or against property Negligence - Ans Form of tort most common, failure to perform professional duties prudently according to the accepted standard of care. Nonfeasance, Misfeasance, Malfeasance and Malpractice - Ans Forms of Negligence Nonfeasance - Ans Failure to act when duty is indicated, results in injury to another Misfeasance - Ans improper performance of an act resulting in injury to another malfeasance - Ans Committing an improper or illegal act results in injury to another Malpractice - Ans Professional misconduct, lack of skill, wrongful practice, results in injury to another