Comlex Ethics Exam Questions and Answers Already passed

Comlex Ethics Exam Questions and Answers Already passed What is respondeat superior or vicarious liability? - it is when an employer is responsible for the actions of their employees. Both terms essentially mean the same thing. what is res ipsa loquitur? - it is when a physician acts negligently to lead to an accident. Example is if a physician prescribes the wrong medication leading to injury. What is contributory negligence? - it is when a patient voluntary neglects to follow advice leading to injury. What is the payment system known as capitation? What form of insurance is it seen in? - Capitation is when a patient is paid the same amount regardless of what kind of services the patient needs. Think of it as the insurance putting a cap on the amount you can make. It is seen in HMO How is the physicians mistake judged against? - it's based on what a reasonably prudent physician would exercise the same scenario under similar circumstances. what is respondeat superior? - an employee's responsibility for their employees actions. Includes duty owned to the patient, breached of duty, damages, respondeat superior. What is res ipsa loquitir? - physician acted negligently because a harmful accident occured. Duty to patient, breach of duty, damages res ipsa loquitir. in what case is a child considered emancipated? - emancipation of a child is considered when they are allowed to make a decision about medical treatment on their own. Such cases are pregnancy, Armed forces, or living away from home. Also if she has a kid and supports it. They are also treated when there's an emergency situation and you cannot delay treatment. when is it considered battery on a patient with a physician? - intentional act that leads to harm or offensive contact. An example is when a physician goes in to remove a tumor and sees another one so he removes it without the patient's permission. what is one requirement of negligence? - it leads to injury! If a patient asks you about your experience before you perform a procedure what must you say? - You must state your years of experience. You must fully answer every patient's question regarding consent. If doctors are talking about a patient then when are they considered violating HIPAA? - If they mention the state then they are not in violation of the law. However, if they mention the city then they are screwed. when is a patient found liable based on the strict liability of tort? - it requires a hazardous act. If a patient comes in to the ER with emergency symptoms and they request to be examined or in need of care what must you do even if the insurance denies pay? - if the insurance denies pay and the patient has emergency symptoms then they are required to be screened. If it turns out they have an emergency medical situation then you must treat them until they can be transferred to another facility. This is EMTALA (emergency medical treatment and labor act)