ACSM GEI questions with correct answers

Terminology and Concepts: What does liability mean? CORRECT ANSWER it exists as a public policy to encourage responsible behavior and to protect the public Terminology and Concepts: What does legal liability mean? CORRECT ANSWER that one has a legal responsibility for one's actions or omissions, or in other words, failure to act Terminology and Concepts: What does Contract Law mean? CORRECT ANSWER body of law that regulates the rights and obligations of parties who enter into a contract Terminology and Concepts: What does Contract mean? CORRECT ANSWER it is an agreement between two or more parties that creates an obligation to do, or not to do, something that creates a legal relationship. Can be written or verbal Terminology and Concepts: What does Duty of Care mean? CORRECT ANSWER refers to the level of responsibility that one has to protect another from harm Terminology and Concepts: What does Informed Consent mean? CORRECT ANSWER a process that entails conveying complete understanding to a client or patient about his or her option to choose to participate in a procedure, test, service, or program Terminology and Concepts: What does Negligence mean? CORRECT ANSWER a failure to conform one's cond