MMHA 5300
Law & Ethics in Healthcare
Midterms (Qns & Ans)
2025
General Instructions
1. Read All Questions Carefully: Make sure you understand each question.
2. Time Management: You have a specific amount of time to complete the exam.
Keep an eye on the clock and pace yourself.
3. Allowed Materials: Only use materials that are explicitly allowed. Unauthorized
materials can lead to disqualification.
4. ANS Format: Follow the required format for your ANS. For example, multiple-
choice questions might need you to select the best ANS, while essay questions
require detailed responses.
5. Academic Integrity: Adhere to the university's honor code. Any form of cheating or
plagiarism is strictly prohibited.
6. Technical Requirements: Ensure your computer and internet connection are
stable. For online exams, you might need a webcam and microphone for proctoring
purposes.
7. Submission: Submit your ANS before the time expires. Late submissions might
not be accepted.
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,1. Which of the following laws primarily governs the
confidentiality of patient medical records?
A) Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
(HIPAA)
B) Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
C) Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act
D) Civil Rights Act
Correct ANS: A
Rationale: HIPAA is specifically designed to protect patient
privacy and the confidentiality of medical records.
2. In cases of malpractice, which standard is primarily used to
determine the healthcare provider's liability?
A) Reasonable person standard
B) Ordinary negligence standard
C) Professional standard of care
D) Criminal negligence standard
Correct ANS: C
Rationale: The professional standard of care holds healthcare
providers to the level of skill, knowledge, and care that a
reasonable practitioner in their field would use.
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, 3. What does "informed consent" require from healthcare
providers?
A) Patients must agree to treatment without questions
B) Patients must be informed of the risks, benefits, and
alternatives to treatment
C) Patients must sign a document regardless of understanding
D) Healthcare providers must give consent on behalf of the
patient
Correct ANS: B
Rationale: Informed consent is a process that allows patients
to understand the implications of their treatment choices.
4. Which of the following entities has the authority to define the
scope of practice for healthcare professionals?
A) American Medical Association
B) State Licensing Boards
C) Federal Trade Commission
D) Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Correct ANS: B
Rationale: State licensing boards regulate healthcare
professionals and establish the scope of their practices.
©2024/2025
Law & Ethics in Healthcare
Midterms (Qns & Ans)
2025
General Instructions
1. Read All Questions Carefully: Make sure you understand each question.
2. Time Management: You have a specific amount of time to complete the exam.
Keep an eye on the clock and pace yourself.
3. Allowed Materials: Only use materials that are explicitly allowed. Unauthorized
materials can lead to disqualification.
4. ANS Format: Follow the required format for your ANS. For example, multiple-
choice questions might need you to select the best ANS, while essay questions
require detailed responses.
5. Academic Integrity: Adhere to the university's honor code. Any form of cheating or
plagiarism is strictly prohibited.
6. Technical Requirements: Ensure your computer and internet connection are
stable. For online exams, you might need a webcam and microphone for proctoring
purposes.
7. Submission: Submit your ANS before the time expires. Late submissions might
not be accepted.
©2024/2025
,1. Which of the following laws primarily governs the
confidentiality of patient medical records?
A) Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
(HIPAA)
B) Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
C) Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act
D) Civil Rights Act
Correct ANS: A
Rationale: HIPAA is specifically designed to protect patient
privacy and the confidentiality of medical records.
2. In cases of malpractice, which standard is primarily used to
determine the healthcare provider's liability?
A) Reasonable person standard
B) Ordinary negligence standard
C) Professional standard of care
D) Criminal negligence standard
Correct ANS: C
Rationale: The professional standard of care holds healthcare
providers to the level of skill, knowledge, and care that a
reasonable practitioner in their field would use.
©2024/2025
, 3. What does "informed consent" require from healthcare
providers?
A) Patients must agree to treatment without questions
B) Patients must be informed of the risks, benefits, and
alternatives to treatment
C) Patients must sign a document regardless of understanding
D) Healthcare providers must give consent on behalf of the
patient
Correct ANS: B
Rationale: Informed consent is a process that allows patients
to understand the implications of their treatment choices.
4. Which of the following entities has the authority to define the
scope of practice for healthcare professionals?
A) American Medical Association
B) State Licensing Boards
C) Federal Trade Commission
D) Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Correct ANS: B
Rationale: State licensing boards regulate healthcare
professionals and establish the scope of their practices.
©2024/2025
