Test Bank for Healthcare Law and Ethics

Principles of Liability

1. Liable means:

a. false, defamatory writing

b. a moral code

c. accountable under law

d. a crime that is less serious than a felony
ANSWER:
c
POINTS:
1
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False




2. Theories of liability are divided into three types. Which of the following is not included?

a. Intentional torts

b. Statute of limitations

c. Unintentional torts

d. Breach of contract
ANSWER:
b
POINTS:
1
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False

,3. Legally recognizable injuries to a patient are referred to as:

a. damages

b. duty of care

c. malfeasance

d. misfeasance
ANSWER:
a
POINTS:
1
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False




4. Prescribing of medications by a person who is not licensed to do so is described by which
of the following terms?

a. Misfeasance

b. Malfeasance

c. Nonfeasance




d. Medical malpractice
ANSWER:
b
POINTS:
1
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False



5. Negligent behavior that results in patient death is referred to as:

, a. informed consent

b. product liability

c. failure to warn

d. malpractice
ANSWER:
d
POINTS:
1
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False




6. Compensatory damages are known as:

a. nominal damages

b. punitive damages

c. actual damages

d. civil malpractice lawsuits
ANSWER:
c
POINTS:
1
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False



7. The phrase res ipsa loquitur means:

a. “the thing speaks for itself”

b. “let the higher-up answer”

c. “the matter has been decided”

d. “something for something”