MA100 EXAM 2 QUESTIONS AND
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What is autonomy and how does it relate to informed consent? - Answer-the right to
make independent decisions about their health care according to their individual values
and concerns without constraint or coercion by others
The right of autonomy is the basis for informed consent, which is consent based on the
understanding of a medical procedure and its possible outcome
What is stem cell research? - Answer-A promising area of research for medical
treatment involves the use of embryonic stem cells.
What is genetic engineering? - Answer-Making, altering, or repairing genetic material.
What is cloning? - Answer-reproducing genetically identical cells or individuals.
What is gene therapy? - Answer-Giving patients new genes or parts of genes to treat a
disease or condition.
What is the Patient Self-Determination Act (PSDA)? - Answer-to inform patients or new
subscribers of their right to express their wishes related to health care and to refuse
treatment.
What is an advance directive? - Answer-specify care to be given or avoided and name a
person to make medical decisions for the individual should he or she become
incompetent
What is a living will? - Answer-document executed by an individual that gives medical
professionals instructions about how he or she wishes to be treated in the event of
becoming incompetent.
What is the difference between criminal law and civil law? - Answer-Criminal law : Law
that regulates offenses against the public welfare.
Civil law : Law that regulates relationships and interactions between individuals and
groups.
Define the term liability. - Answer-Legal responsibilities. In accounting, the amount owed
by a business to creditors.
, What is larceny? - Answer-theft of personal property
What is embezzlement? - Answer-theft or misappropriation of funds from a client,
customer, or employer.
What is fraud? - Answer-Intentional deception resulting in injury or loss.
What elements must be present for there to be a contract between the physician and
the patient? - Answer-1. There must be a mutual agreement.
2. There must be intent to do (or not do) something that is legal.
3. The action must occur in exchange for service (called consideration) or for payment.
4. The parties must be legally able to enter into a contract.
What groups of people are not able to give consent? - Answer-1. Children younger than
the age of 18
2. Mentally ill adults or adults with severe intellectual disabilities
3. Individuals who are temporarily mentally incapacitated (including those who have
received narcotic analgesics or other mind-altering medications)
4. Individuals who are under threat or duress (fear of a threat)
5. Individuals who have been found incompetent to handle their affairs (as determined
by a physician or court)
What is an emancipated minor? - Answer-A minor who has proven to the court that they
can legally sustain themselves without the help of their parents
What is a mature minor? - Answer-Person younger that 18 yrs of age who possesses
sufficient understanding of the nature and consequences of treatment despite age
What is the proper way a physician must terminate a relationship with a patient? -
Answer-a physician must notify the patient in writing. a letter be sent via certified mail
with a return receipt requested. The letter must be dated, must state the reasons for
termination of care, and should describe how medical records will be made available.
What is res ipsa loquitur? - Answer-the court assumes that negligence must have
occurred because of the type of injury
What is respondeat superior? - Answer-A legal doctrine making an employer liable for
the negligent acts of employees.
What is the Good Samaritan Act? - Answer-Laws that protect health professionals from
being sued for giving emergency care at the scene of an accident
What is litigation? - Answer-the process of taking legal action
CORRECT ANSWERS ALREADY
PASSED
What is autonomy and how does it relate to informed consent? - Answer-the right to
make independent decisions about their health care according to their individual values
and concerns without constraint or coercion by others
The right of autonomy is the basis for informed consent, which is consent based on the
understanding of a medical procedure and its possible outcome
What is stem cell research? - Answer-A promising area of research for medical
treatment involves the use of embryonic stem cells.
What is genetic engineering? - Answer-Making, altering, or repairing genetic material.
What is cloning? - Answer-reproducing genetically identical cells or individuals.
What is gene therapy? - Answer-Giving patients new genes or parts of genes to treat a
disease or condition.
What is the Patient Self-Determination Act (PSDA)? - Answer-to inform patients or new
subscribers of their right to express their wishes related to health care and to refuse
treatment.
What is an advance directive? - Answer-specify care to be given or avoided and name a
person to make medical decisions for the individual should he or she become
incompetent
What is a living will? - Answer-document executed by an individual that gives medical
professionals instructions about how he or she wishes to be treated in the event of
becoming incompetent.
What is the difference between criminal law and civil law? - Answer-Criminal law : Law
that regulates offenses against the public welfare.
Civil law : Law that regulates relationships and interactions between individuals and
groups.
Define the term liability. - Answer-Legal responsibilities. In accounting, the amount owed
by a business to creditors.
, What is larceny? - Answer-theft of personal property
What is embezzlement? - Answer-theft or misappropriation of funds from a client,
customer, or employer.
What is fraud? - Answer-Intentional deception resulting in injury or loss.
What elements must be present for there to be a contract between the physician and
the patient? - Answer-1. There must be a mutual agreement.
2. There must be intent to do (or not do) something that is legal.
3. The action must occur in exchange for service (called consideration) or for payment.
4. The parties must be legally able to enter into a contract.
What groups of people are not able to give consent? - Answer-1. Children younger than
the age of 18
2. Mentally ill adults or adults with severe intellectual disabilities
3. Individuals who are temporarily mentally incapacitated (including those who have
received narcotic analgesics or other mind-altering medications)
4. Individuals who are under threat or duress (fear of a threat)
5. Individuals who have been found incompetent to handle their affairs (as determined
by a physician or court)
What is an emancipated minor? - Answer-A minor who has proven to the court that they
can legally sustain themselves without the help of their parents
What is a mature minor? - Answer-Person younger that 18 yrs of age who possesses
sufficient understanding of the nature and consequences of treatment despite age
What is the proper way a physician must terminate a relationship with a patient? -
Answer-a physician must notify the patient in writing. a letter be sent via certified mail
with a return receipt requested. The letter must be dated, must state the reasons for
termination of care, and should describe how medical records will be made available.
What is res ipsa loquitur? - Answer-the court assumes that negligence must have
occurred because of the type of injury
What is respondeat superior? - Answer-A legal doctrine making an employer liable for
the negligent acts of employees.
What is the Good Samaritan Act? - Answer-Laws that protect health professionals from
being sued for giving emergency care at the scene of an accident
What is litigation? - Answer-the process of taking legal action
