FACHE ACHE BOG COMPREHENSIVE EXAM SCRIPT COMPLETE QUESTIONS VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS
Question:
The rules governing the acceptance and treatment of emergency patients are known as: a) EMTALA
b) EEOC c) Stark II d) COBRA.
Answer:
a) EMTALA
Question:
Which of the following is the clear trend regarding a hospital's liability for the actions of its
members of its medical staff? a) The hospital is maybe held liable for a physician's negligence even
though the physician is an "independent contractor" b) Hospitals are not liable for such actions
because they are simply physical sites where patients receive treatment fro privately retained
physicians c) Courts are becoming more reluctant to impose liability on Hosptials for the negligence
of physicians who use their facilities d) The hospital is liable only if the physician is an employee.
Answer:
Question:
In general, courts exhibit what attitude regarding controversies over medical staff privileges? a)
Human lives are at stake and the courts must intervene to protect physicians' rights to save those
lives b) If the decision were supported by reasonable evidence, courts will not substitute their
judgment for that of the hospital board c) Hospitals must not be permitted to interfere with the
doctor-patient relationship d) Courts may not entertain suits regarding medical staff privileges.
Answer:
b) If the decision were supported by reasonable evidence, courts will not substitute their judgment
for that of the hospital board
, Question:
A joint venture laboratory owned by a hospital and physicians on its medical staff would probably
be in violation of fraud and abuse laws if it were to: a) Market its services to both investors and non
investors b) Offer ownership shares at the same price to the referrers and non referrers c) Require
investors to refer business to it d) Protect the public's economic interest.
Answer:
c) Require investors to refer business to it
Question:
The thrust of antitrust legislation as applied to the healthcare field is to: a) Contain costs b) Contain
rising costs of independent single unit hospital c) Monitor the scope of health services provided in a
given area d) Protect the public's economic interest.
Answer:
d) Protect the public's economic interest
Question:
Two independent healthcare organizations interested in discussing a joint venture to initiate a cancer
treatment program would be wise to initially consult with their legal counsel to determine if their: a)
Liability is equal even though disproportionately owned b) Financial gains or loses can be shared
unequally c) Discussions might violate antitrust statues d) Current can accommodate the program.
Answer:
c) Discussions might violate antitrust statues
Question:
Under federal law, whenever a patient comes to a hospital emergency department with an
emergency condition: a) With few exceptions, the patient's ability to pay may be considered in
determining whether to provide treatment or not b) With few exceptions, the patient's condition
must be stabilized before he/she is transferred or discharged c) A police officer may be asked to
authorized treatment d) The hospital has no duty to treat the person if he/she is not a patient or a
member of the medical staff.
Answer:
SOLUTIONS
Question:
The rules governing the acceptance and treatment of emergency patients are known as: a) EMTALA
b) EEOC c) Stark II d) COBRA.
Answer:
a) EMTALA
Question:
Which of the following is the clear trend regarding a hospital's liability for the actions of its
members of its medical staff? a) The hospital is maybe held liable for a physician's negligence even
though the physician is an "independent contractor" b) Hospitals are not liable for such actions
because they are simply physical sites where patients receive treatment fro privately retained
physicians c) Courts are becoming more reluctant to impose liability on Hosptials for the negligence
of physicians who use their facilities d) The hospital is liable only if the physician is an employee.
Answer:
Question:
In general, courts exhibit what attitude regarding controversies over medical staff privileges? a)
Human lives are at stake and the courts must intervene to protect physicians' rights to save those
lives b) If the decision were supported by reasonable evidence, courts will not substitute their
judgment for that of the hospital board c) Hospitals must not be permitted to interfere with the
doctor-patient relationship d) Courts may not entertain suits regarding medical staff privileges.
Answer:
b) If the decision were supported by reasonable evidence, courts will not substitute their judgment
for that of the hospital board
, Question:
A joint venture laboratory owned by a hospital and physicians on its medical staff would probably
be in violation of fraud and abuse laws if it were to: a) Market its services to both investors and non
investors b) Offer ownership shares at the same price to the referrers and non referrers c) Require
investors to refer business to it d) Protect the public's economic interest.
Answer:
c) Require investors to refer business to it
Question:
The thrust of antitrust legislation as applied to the healthcare field is to: a) Contain costs b) Contain
rising costs of independent single unit hospital c) Monitor the scope of health services provided in a
given area d) Protect the public's economic interest.
Answer:
d) Protect the public's economic interest
Question:
Two independent healthcare organizations interested in discussing a joint venture to initiate a cancer
treatment program would be wise to initially consult with their legal counsel to determine if their: a)
Liability is equal even though disproportionately owned b) Financial gains or loses can be shared
unequally c) Discussions might violate antitrust statues d) Current can accommodate the program.
Answer:
c) Discussions might violate antitrust statues
Question:
Under federal law, whenever a patient comes to a hospital emergency department with an
emergency condition: a) With few exceptions, the patient's ability to pay may be considered in
determining whether to provide treatment or not b) With few exceptions, the patient's condition
must be stabilized before he/she is transferred or discharged c) A police officer may be asked to
authorized treatment d) The hospital has no duty to treat the person if he/she is not a patient or a
member of the medical staff.
Answer:
