Law in Allied Health UPDATED ACTUAL
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
Vicarious Liability - CORRECT ANSWER - when one person is liable for the torts
/actions of another
Respondeat Superior - CORRECT ANSWER - let the master answer
Scope of Employment - CORRECT ANSWER - refers to actions taken in furtherance of
the employer's business.
Litigation - CORRECT ANSWER - process of resolving disputes through the court system
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) - CORRECT ANSWER - A process of resolving
disputes outside of the court system that may be used before or after litigation has begun.
prelitigation - CORRECT ANSWER - disputes that begin before litigation occurs, when
something has happened and a patient is unhappy
Law - CORRECT ANSWER - the set of rules that govern our behavior
Crime - CORRECT ANSWER - An offense committed against a locale, a state, or the
United States.
Civil law - CORRECT ANSWER - concerns the private rights and duties of individuals
who live within a society.
a Right - CORRECT ANSWER - an individual's power, priviledge, or immunity
, a Duty - CORRECT ANSWER - an individual's obligation
Criminal law - CORRECT ANSWER - prohibits and punishes certain behavior for the
benefit of society
Perjury - CORRECT ANSWER - false testimony under oath
Steps in the Litigation Process - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. Complaint
2. Discovery
3. Depositions
4.Possible settlement
5. Trial
6. Appeal
Negligence - CORRECT ANSWER - failure to meet a standard of reasonable care.
A __________ person is a prudent individual whose behavior would be considered appropriate
under the circumstances - CORRECT ANSWER - Reasonable
In a ________, the testimony of an expert witness sets a professional standard against which the
defendant's adequacy is compared. - CORRECT ANSWER - Trial
_____________ is associated with any professional misconduct - CORRECT ANSWER -
Malpractice
____________ is an unintentional act that results in injury to another person - CORRECT
ANSWER - Negligence
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
Vicarious Liability - CORRECT ANSWER - when one person is liable for the torts
/actions of another
Respondeat Superior - CORRECT ANSWER - let the master answer
Scope of Employment - CORRECT ANSWER - refers to actions taken in furtherance of
the employer's business.
Litigation - CORRECT ANSWER - process of resolving disputes through the court system
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) - CORRECT ANSWER - A process of resolving
disputes outside of the court system that may be used before or after litigation has begun.
prelitigation - CORRECT ANSWER - disputes that begin before litigation occurs, when
something has happened and a patient is unhappy
Law - CORRECT ANSWER - the set of rules that govern our behavior
Crime - CORRECT ANSWER - An offense committed against a locale, a state, or the
United States.
Civil law - CORRECT ANSWER - concerns the private rights and duties of individuals
who live within a society.
a Right - CORRECT ANSWER - an individual's power, priviledge, or immunity
, a Duty - CORRECT ANSWER - an individual's obligation
Criminal law - CORRECT ANSWER - prohibits and punishes certain behavior for the
benefit of society
Perjury - CORRECT ANSWER - false testimony under oath
Steps in the Litigation Process - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. Complaint
2. Discovery
3. Depositions
4.Possible settlement
5. Trial
6. Appeal
Negligence - CORRECT ANSWER - failure to meet a standard of reasonable care.
A __________ person is a prudent individual whose behavior would be considered appropriate
under the circumstances - CORRECT ANSWER - Reasonable
In a ________, the testimony of an expert witness sets a professional standard against which the
defendant's adequacy is compared. - CORRECT ANSWER - Trial
_____________ is associated with any professional misconduct - CORRECT ANSWER -
Malpractice
____________ is an unintentional act that results in injury to another person - CORRECT
ANSWER - Negligence
