HPRS- 3302 Law & Ethics For
The Health Care Professional
Exam Study Set
A jury's decisions are not put into effect until the judge makes a(n) ________, which is the
approval to have the trial's information be filed in public records. - Answer Judgment
A lawsuit begins when a ____files a complaint or petition with the court that addressed
the elements of the prima facie case - Answer plaintiff
Health care professional groups generally operate under a legal practice act and
develop a ________ to assist in self-regulation.. - Answer code of ethics
In legal context, the term ____ is used when an individual acts without the assistance of
legal counsel - Answer pro se
In regard to clients and patients, practitioners have a _____ relationship which requires
them to act primarily in the best interests of the patient - Answer Fiduciary
Principles, personal standards, or qualities considered worthwhile or desirable are
______. - Answer values
Specialties including therapists, athletic trainers, and dieticians fall under the umbrella
title of _______ - Answer allied health
Specialty practice acts will vary in emphasis, but the majority will address which of the
following? - Answer Penalties and sanctions for authorized
Scope of professional practice
Requirements and qualifications for licensure or certification
The type of sanction commonly associated with a lapse in appropriate legal
requirements is ________ - Answer Punishment as prescribed by law
The type of sanction commonly associated with a lapse in appropriate professional
etiquette is _________ - Answer Loss of professional respect and fellowship
When courts use the principles developed in earlier similar cases and past decisions to
inform and decide current situations they are following which of the following doctrines?
- Answer stare decisis
Which of the following is NOT a major element of discovery? - Answer investigation
________ are concerned with the judgment principles of right and wrong in relation to
The Health Care Professional
Exam Study Set
A jury's decisions are not put into effect until the judge makes a(n) ________, which is the
approval to have the trial's information be filed in public records. - Answer Judgment
A lawsuit begins when a ____files a complaint or petition with the court that addressed
the elements of the prima facie case - Answer plaintiff
Health care professional groups generally operate under a legal practice act and
develop a ________ to assist in self-regulation.. - Answer code of ethics
In legal context, the term ____ is used when an individual acts without the assistance of
legal counsel - Answer pro se
In regard to clients and patients, practitioners have a _____ relationship which requires
them to act primarily in the best interests of the patient - Answer Fiduciary
Principles, personal standards, or qualities considered worthwhile or desirable are
______. - Answer values
Specialties including therapists, athletic trainers, and dieticians fall under the umbrella
title of _______ - Answer allied health
Specialty practice acts will vary in emphasis, but the majority will address which of the
following? - Answer Penalties and sanctions for authorized
Scope of professional practice
Requirements and qualifications for licensure or certification
The type of sanction commonly associated with a lapse in appropriate legal
requirements is ________ - Answer Punishment as prescribed by law
The type of sanction commonly associated with a lapse in appropriate professional
etiquette is _________ - Answer Loss of professional respect and fellowship
When courts use the principles developed in earlier similar cases and past decisions to
inform and decide current situations they are following which of the following doctrines?
- Answer stare decisis
Which of the following is NOT a major element of discovery? - Answer investigation
________ are concerned with the judgment principles of right and wrong in relation to
