COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION TEST
2026 CERTIFICATION EVALUATION
MEDICAL OFFICE PRACTICE BANK
◉ What are the "Four D's" of negligence?
Answer: Duty, Dereliction, Direct Cause, and Damages.
◉ What is informed consent?
Answer: A patient's agreement to a procedure after receiving full
information about the risks, benefits, and alternatives.
◉ What are some examples of unethical behavior for a medical
assistant?
Answer: Breaching patient confidentiality, falsifying records, or
performing tasks outside their scope of practice.
◉ What is the Good Samaritan Law?
Answer: It protects healthcare professionals who provide
emergency care in good faith from liability.