RMA Study Guide (2024)m Practice Exam QUESTIONS and ANSWERS (download to pass)

Melisa believes one of her roles as a medical assistant is to be a patient_______, supporting both the patient and the family members during illness Advocate Ben has conflicting views about ______________________ and is unsure as to whether he would want the option to die with dignity if he had an incurable, debilitating disease. Euthanasia Brainpower Read More Previous Play Next Rewind 10 seconds Move forward 10 seconds Unmute 0:00 / 0:15 Full screen Jill understands that the __________ of her actions while she is at work could affect whether a patient complies with the physician's instructions. Ramifications _______ allows the medical assistant to consider his or her personal feelings about various ethical issues before being faced with those decisions while working with actual patients Introspection ______ or handicapped patients need special understanding and patience from those employed by medical facilities Impaired Bianca is an infertile patient who is participating in _______ ________ to research a new drug that may help her to conceive a child. Clinical trials The members of the Council on Ethical and Judicial Affairs issue ______ about medical situations, similar to the way the supreme court justices consider matters brought before the court opinions ____ is a devotion to the truth Veracity Kristy considers being friendly toward the patients in the clinic as her ______________ and a vital part of her job performance. duty When a person has breached an ethical standard, ________ may be necessary to atone for the action reperations Dr. Parker insists that a medical assistant be present during all of his patient examinations in order to avoid any ______ of wrongdoing or abuse. allegations Many physician offices require patients to sign an ________ agreement, which means disagreements may be settled by a qualified third party arbitration If a person contributes to a patient's poor condition, he or she may be charged with __________ __________ contributory negligence Dr. Samantha Beddingfield was called to court to discuss her knowledge of malpractice cases as a ________ ________ expert witness when a patient offers his or her arm to have blood drawn, he or she has ________ consent implied a doctor of ________ studies the law jurisprudence Dr. Cartwright failed to follow the care of a hospital patient to whom he was assigned and may be guilty of _______ or _______ negligence, abandonment Civil cases must be proved by a _________ of the _________ preponderance, evidence Criminal cases must be proved by __________ ________ reasonable doubt Roger Askew is initiating a case against a physician in the death of his wife during surgery, making him the ______ in the case. Plantiff