KINN'S THE MEDICAL ASSISTANT
CHAP 5 EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Mediation - Correct Answers -involves a 3rd party that is neutral-helps to resolve
conflicts
medical malpractice insurance - Correct Answers -a type of liability insurance that
covers physicians and other health care professionals for liability claims arising from
patient treatment.
Abandonment - Correct Answers -withdrawing medical care from a patient without
providing sufficient notice to the patient
act - Correct Answers -a law created at the federal level must be passed by Congress
Assault - Correct Answers -Unlawful threat or attempt to do bodily injury to another
battery - Correct Answers -battery includes the unlawful touching of another person
without consent
Contributory Negligence - Correct Answers -Negligence on the part of an injured plaintiff
which, combined with the negligence of the defendant, caused the injury or damages.
Defendant - Correct Answers -In a criminal action, the person or party accused of an
offense.
emancipated minor - Correct Answers -Person who is not 18 but has the same legal
rights as an adult; lives independently, is totally self-supporting
Due Process - Correct Answers -Guarantees that the accused will have an opportunity
to defend himself or herself against any charges brought against them
Damages - Correct Answers -money ordered by a court to be paid for injuries or losses
suffered
expert witness - Correct Answers -a person who is permitted to testify at a trial because
of special knowledge or proficiency in a particular field that is relevant to the case.
, Guardian ad litem - Correct Answers -court appointed guardian to represent a minor or
unborn child in litigation
Healthcare clearinghouse - Correct Answers -Businesses that receive healthcare
transactions from healthcare providers, translate the data from a given format into one
acceptable to the intended payer, and forward the processed transaction to designated
payers. They include billing services, community health information systems, and
private network providers or "value-added" networks that facilitate electronic data
interchanges.
Implied Contract - Correct Answers -A contract that lacks a written record or verbal
agreement but is assumed to exist
incompetent - Correct Answers -not having or showing the necessary skills to do
something successfully
informed consent - Correct Answers -voluntary agreement; usually written after a
discussion for treatment after being informed of it's purpose, methods, procedures,
benefits, and risks; not satisfied by just having patient sign a form
Law - Correct Answers -A body of enforceable rules governing relationships among
individuals and between individuals and their society.
liable - Correct Answers -legally responsible
Libel - Correct Answers -written defamation
litigious - Correct Answers -prone to engage in lawsuits
Malpractice - Correct Answers -Failure by a health professional to meet accepted
standards
Negligence - Correct Answers -careless neglect, often resulting in injury
ordinance - Correct Answers -a local law
perjured testimony - Correct Answers -the voluntary violation of an oath or vow
Plaintiff - Correct Answers -a person who brings a case against another in a court of
law.
precedent - Correct Answers -much of our law is based on previous judge and jury
decisions, generally by Supreme Court;
relevant - Correct Answers -having a bearing on or connection with the subject at issue
CHAP 5 EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Mediation - Correct Answers -involves a 3rd party that is neutral-helps to resolve
conflicts
medical malpractice insurance - Correct Answers -a type of liability insurance that
covers physicians and other health care professionals for liability claims arising from
patient treatment.
Abandonment - Correct Answers -withdrawing medical care from a patient without
providing sufficient notice to the patient
act - Correct Answers -a law created at the federal level must be passed by Congress
Assault - Correct Answers -Unlawful threat or attempt to do bodily injury to another
battery - Correct Answers -battery includes the unlawful touching of another person
without consent
Contributory Negligence - Correct Answers -Negligence on the part of an injured plaintiff
which, combined with the negligence of the defendant, caused the injury or damages.
Defendant - Correct Answers -In a criminal action, the person or party accused of an
offense.
emancipated minor - Correct Answers -Person who is not 18 but has the same legal
rights as an adult; lives independently, is totally self-supporting
Due Process - Correct Answers -Guarantees that the accused will have an opportunity
to defend himself or herself against any charges brought against them
Damages - Correct Answers -money ordered by a court to be paid for injuries or losses
suffered
expert witness - Correct Answers -a person who is permitted to testify at a trial because
of special knowledge or proficiency in a particular field that is relevant to the case.
, Guardian ad litem - Correct Answers -court appointed guardian to represent a minor or
unborn child in litigation
Healthcare clearinghouse - Correct Answers -Businesses that receive healthcare
transactions from healthcare providers, translate the data from a given format into one
acceptable to the intended payer, and forward the processed transaction to designated
payers. They include billing services, community health information systems, and
private network providers or "value-added" networks that facilitate electronic data
interchanges.
Implied Contract - Correct Answers -A contract that lacks a written record or verbal
agreement but is assumed to exist
incompetent - Correct Answers -not having or showing the necessary skills to do
something successfully
informed consent - Correct Answers -voluntary agreement; usually written after a
discussion for treatment after being informed of it's purpose, methods, procedures,
benefits, and risks; not satisfied by just having patient sign a form
Law - Correct Answers -A body of enforceable rules governing relationships among
individuals and between individuals and their society.
liable - Correct Answers -legally responsible
Libel - Correct Answers -written defamation
litigious - Correct Answers -prone to engage in lawsuits
Malpractice - Correct Answers -Failure by a health professional to meet accepted
standards
Negligence - Correct Answers -careless neglect, often resulting in injury
ordinance - Correct Answers -a local law
perjured testimony - Correct Answers -the voluntary violation of an oath or vow
Plaintiff - Correct Answers -a person who brings a case against another in a court of
law.
precedent - Correct Answers -much of our law is based on previous judge and jury
decisions, generally by Supreme Court;
relevant - Correct Answers -having a bearing on or connection with the subject at issue
