HEALTHCARE LAW NEVADA ACCURATE REAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
*What are the 3 A's for success in Medicine?* - CORRECT ANSWER>>>*A*ffability
*A*vailability
*A*bility
What are the 3 most important words in medicine? - CORRECT ANSWER>>>I Don't Know
* What are the differences between MD & DO boards in regards to dating a mother/father of a
patient for cardinal purposes?* - CORRECT ANSWER>>>*Licenced Nevada DO Board:*
- No Worries, No Sanctions
- "Only mentions sexual misconduct w/ a patient"
*Licenced Nevada MD Board:*
- You can have Sanctions brought upon you (*NRS 630.301*)
- "Engaging in sexual contact with a surrogate of a patient which exploits the physician patient
relationship in a sexual manner."
*What are the ABCD's of Medical Ethics in the Law of Medicine?* - CORRECT
ANSWER>>>*A*utonomy
*B*eneficence (Do Good)
*C*onfidentiality (Trust)
*D* Do No Harm
Truthfulness (Honesty)
*What is a Fiduciary?* - CORRECT ANSWER>>>The best interest of the patient are
paramount and come before the interests of the physicians
*When can non-emancipated minors consent?* (4)
*What is the Caveat?* - CORRECT ANSWER>>>1. Contraception advice, device or supplies
from a federally funded program
2. Tx of communicable Diseases such as HIV, AIDs, and STDs
3. Tx for abuse of controlled substance
- Where the minor is or is suspected to be under the influence of a controlled substance
4. Donation of blood - Age 17
*Caveat:* Must be from federally funded institution
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, *What are the categories of Emancipated minors? (4)* - CORRECT ANSWER>>>*Minor who
is....*
1. Living apart from parents or legal guardian
- With or Without Consent
- At least 4 months
2. Married or have been Married
3. Mother or has borne a child
- Includes women in first-time pregnancy before birth
4. Life Threatening Condition
*How long do you have to report a Malpractice suit against you?* - CORRECT
ANSWER>>>45 Days
*How long do you have to answer in court to all civil suits against you?* - CORRECT
ANSWER>>>20 Days (does not necessarily have to be in person)
*How many days does someone have to serve you after filing a suit against you?* - CORRECT
ANSWER>>>120 Days
*If you tell a little lie to investigating federal agents, are you at risk for sanctions?* - CORRECT
ANSWER>>>Yes, It is a Felony
*18-USC-1001*
*What is EMTALA?* - CORRECT ANSWER>>>Emergency Medical Tx and Labor Act
- ER and On campus Facility
- Screening medical exam to determine if Emergency medical condition exists
- Stabilization prior to transfer (Applies to patient in Labor)
- Penalties to Physician for Violation
*Fine = no right to jury trial, not covered by PLI Policy*
*What is statutory sexual seduction?* - CORRECT ANSWER>>>Sex with a minor < 16 y/o
*The social security act of 1935 (amendment of 1964) paved the way for what?* - CORRECT
ANSWER>>>Medicare/Medicaid
*If you are a non-custodial spouse making child support payments, what happens if you get
behind?* - CORRECT ANSWER>>>Board will suspend your license
*T/F Semen donors are always considered the father?* - CORRECT ANSWER>>>- True, he is
the father, unless previous documentation was present
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