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TEXAS JURISPRUDENCE EXAM (PHYSICIAN
ASSISTANT) EXAM (LATEST) MOST RECENT EXAM
2026|2027 ACTUAL COMPLETE REAL VERIFIED EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECTLY WELL DEFINED
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) ALREADY GRADED
A+NEWEST EXAM!!!
Does an expert witness have to know standards of care? -
Answer-Yes
Does an expert witness have to have enough training to
express an opinion on whether standard of care was
provided? - Answer-Yes
Does an expert witness have to be board certified? -
Answer-No, board certified or equivalent
In a medical malpractice case, are expert witnesses
required? - Answer-Yes, with two exceptions
In a medical malpractice setting, what 2 instances do not
need expert testimony? - Answer-Res ipsa loquitur (e.g.,
amputation of wrong leg) and negligence per se (a law
was broken)
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What are "exemplary damages"? - Answer-Damages
above compensatory designed to punish the defendant
and deter the behavior
Is there a cap to noneconomic damages? How much? -
Answer-$250,000 for physicians, $500,000 for hospitals
Does the cap on noneconomic damage depend on the
number of defendants or claimants? - Answer-No
What is "proportional responsibility"? - Answer-Percentage
of liability apportioned according to percentage of fault
Can the claimant have part of the proportional
responsibility? - Answer-Yes
If the claimant's proportionate responsibility is more than
what %, he/she may not recover damages? - Answer-If >
50%, no damages awarded
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How long is the statute of limitations for adults? For
minors? - Answer-2 years; for minors 2 years after
becoming 18 years of age
By how much can the statute of limitations be extended
and how? - Answer-File complaint—extra 60-day, notice
letter extends statute by 75 days
What is the statute of limitations for wrongful death? -
Answer-2 years
What is the discovery rule? Give examples. - Answer-
Statute does not begin until damage is discovered. For
example, a retained sponge that is found 3 years post-op
Is there immunity from civil action in emergency cases? -
Answer-Yes, except gross negligence
Is there immunity from civil action in volunteer care? -
Answer-Yes, except gross negligence
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When can a physician be charged with "assault and
battery"? - Answer-Un-consented surgery or examination
or when exceeding the scope of the consent
When can a physician be charged with patient
abandonment? - Answer-Unilateral cessation of treatment
when continued treatment is necessary
What is "strict liability"? - Answer-Liability that does not
depend on actual negligence, but that is based on a
breach of a duty to make something safe. This often
applies to product liability
Are hospitals liable for the actions of a physician? -
Answer-No, unless the hospital employs the physician
Who determines in a criminal case if the medical records
of a patient should be released? - Answer-Judge by
inspection
How many days do you have to release medical records to
an attorney? - Answer-45 days
TEXAS JURISPRUDENCE EXAM (PHYSICIAN
ASSISTANT) EXAM (LATEST) MOST RECENT EXAM
2026|2027 ACTUAL COMPLETE REAL VERIFIED EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECTLY WELL DEFINED
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) ALREADY GRADED
A+NEWEST EXAM!!!
Does an expert witness have to know standards of care? -
Answer-Yes
Does an expert witness have to have enough training to
express an opinion on whether standard of care was
provided? - Answer-Yes
Does an expert witness have to be board certified? -
Answer-No, board certified or equivalent
In a medical malpractice case, are expert witnesses
required? - Answer-Yes, with two exceptions
In a medical malpractice setting, what 2 instances do not
need expert testimony? - Answer-Res ipsa loquitur (e.g.,
amputation of wrong leg) and negligence per se (a law
was broken)
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What are "exemplary damages"? - Answer-Damages
above compensatory designed to punish the defendant
and deter the behavior
Is there a cap to noneconomic damages? How much? -
Answer-$250,000 for physicians, $500,000 for hospitals
Does the cap on noneconomic damage depend on the
number of defendants or claimants? - Answer-No
What is "proportional responsibility"? - Answer-Percentage
of liability apportioned according to percentage of fault
Can the claimant have part of the proportional
responsibility? - Answer-Yes
If the claimant's proportionate responsibility is more than
what %, he/she may not recover damages? - Answer-If >
50%, no damages awarded
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How long is the statute of limitations for adults? For
minors? - Answer-2 years; for minors 2 years after
becoming 18 years of age
By how much can the statute of limitations be extended
and how? - Answer-File complaint—extra 60-day, notice
letter extends statute by 75 days
What is the statute of limitations for wrongful death? -
Answer-2 years
What is the discovery rule? Give examples. - Answer-
Statute does not begin until damage is discovered. For
example, a retained sponge that is found 3 years post-op
Is there immunity from civil action in emergency cases? -
Answer-Yes, except gross negligence
Is there immunity from civil action in volunteer care? -
Answer-Yes, except gross negligence
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When can a physician be charged with "assault and
battery"? - Answer-Un-consented surgery or examination
or when exceeding the scope of the consent
When can a physician be charged with patient
abandonment? - Answer-Unilateral cessation of treatment
when continued treatment is necessary
What is "strict liability"? - Answer-Liability that does not
depend on actual negligence, but that is based on a
breach of a duty to make something safe. This often
applies to product liability
Are hospitals liable for the actions of a physician? -
Answer-No, unless the hospital employs the physician
Who determines in a criminal case if the medical records
of a patient should be released? - Answer-Judge by
inspection
How many days do you have to release medical records to
an attorney? - Answer-45 days
