CURRENTLY TESTING SOLUTIONS OF L&E Final Exam Q's for
Review I WITH ACTUAL CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
The legal representative of a minor may be a guardian ad litem. (T or F) - ANSWER-true
The tendency of something or someone to act in a certain manner under given circumstances is called: -
ANSWER-disposition
Turning to something or someone for help or protection is called: - ANSWER-recourse
What ethical problem is created with the use of computers & patient databases in the modern medical
office? (important patient info can be lost b/c of a lack of knowledge about the use of the computer;
many patients believe that computers represent an impersonal way of conducting business;
unauthorized individuals may gain access to confidential medical records; computers have increased the
cost of providing medical care) - ANSWER-unauthorized individuals may gain access to confidential
medical records
What is the strongest argument for the use of unique identifiers for patients with HIV? (to keep the
identity of the patient confidential, to keep on record a list of the names of those who are HIV positive,
to make processing insurance claims easier, or to ensure that patients receive proper care) - ANSWER-to
keep the identity of the patient confidential
Physician-assisted suicide now is generally accepted in the USA. (T or F) - ANSWER-false
The failure to perform an act that should have been performed is called: - ANSWER-nonfeasance
, A(n) _______ is something done or said that serves as an example or rule to authorize or justify a
subsequent act of the same kind. - ANSWER-precedent
The person giving a deposition is called the: - ANSWER-deponent
In the allocation of health resources, the criterion (or criteria) should be which of the following?
(likelihood of benefit, urgency of need, duration of benefit, or all of the above) - ANSWER-all of the
above
Which statement best defines the practice known as "fee splitting"? (the unethical practice in which
physicians are paid for referring patients, the unethical practice of basing the physician's fee on the
success of the treatment, an appropriate method of allowing two physicians to work together in treating
a patient, or the lowering of the physician's fee as a way to help poor patients) - ANSWER-the unethical
practice in which physicians are paid for referring patients
Advertising is not considered ethical for physicians. (T or F) - ANSWER-true
Considered the most serious crime, an offense to overthrow the government is classified as a(n): -
ANSWER-act of treason
A physician may be subject to civil or criminal _______ for violation of government laws. - ANSWER-
charges
The willful and unlawful use of force or violence on the person of another is called assault. (T or F) -
ANSWER-false
The willful and unlawful use of force or violence on the person of another is called: - ANSWER-battery
Filing a false or intentionally inaccurate report is punishable by: (fines, criminal charges, loss of one's job,
or all of the above) - ANSWER-all of the above
Refraining from the act of causing harm or committing evil is called: - ANSWER-nonmaleficence
Review I WITH ACTUAL CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
The legal representative of a minor may be a guardian ad litem. (T or F) - ANSWER-true
The tendency of something or someone to act in a certain manner under given circumstances is called: -
ANSWER-disposition
Turning to something or someone for help or protection is called: - ANSWER-recourse
What ethical problem is created with the use of computers & patient databases in the modern medical
office? (important patient info can be lost b/c of a lack of knowledge about the use of the computer;
many patients believe that computers represent an impersonal way of conducting business;
unauthorized individuals may gain access to confidential medical records; computers have increased the
cost of providing medical care) - ANSWER-unauthorized individuals may gain access to confidential
medical records
What is the strongest argument for the use of unique identifiers for patients with HIV? (to keep the
identity of the patient confidential, to keep on record a list of the names of those who are HIV positive,
to make processing insurance claims easier, or to ensure that patients receive proper care) - ANSWER-to
keep the identity of the patient confidential
Physician-assisted suicide now is generally accepted in the USA. (T or F) - ANSWER-false
The failure to perform an act that should have been performed is called: - ANSWER-nonfeasance
, A(n) _______ is something done or said that serves as an example or rule to authorize or justify a
subsequent act of the same kind. - ANSWER-precedent
The person giving a deposition is called the: - ANSWER-deponent
In the allocation of health resources, the criterion (or criteria) should be which of the following?
(likelihood of benefit, urgency of need, duration of benefit, or all of the above) - ANSWER-all of the
above
Which statement best defines the practice known as "fee splitting"? (the unethical practice in which
physicians are paid for referring patients, the unethical practice of basing the physician's fee on the
success of the treatment, an appropriate method of allowing two physicians to work together in treating
a patient, or the lowering of the physician's fee as a way to help poor patients) - ANSWER-the unethical
practice in which physicians are paid for referring patients
Advertising is not considered ethical for physicians. (T or F) - ANSWER-true
Considered the most serious crime, an offense to overthrow the government is classified as a(n): -
ANSWER-act of treason
A physician may be subject to civil or criminal _______ for violation of government laws. - ANSWER-
charges
The willful and unlawful use of force or violence on the person of another is called assault. (T or F) -
ANSWER-false
The willful and unlawful use of force or violence on the person of another is called: - ANSWER-battery
Filing a false or intentionally inaccurate report is punishable by: (fines, criminal charges, loss of one's job,
or all of the above) - ANSWER-all of the above
Refraining from the act of causing harm or committing evil is called: - ANSWER-nonmaleficence
