Chapter 3 Quiz

The state of being legally responsible for the harm one causes another person is:

• Assumption of Risk

• Liability

• Negligence

• Injury

Failure to use ordinary or reasonable care is known as:

• Negligence

• Liability

• Assumption of Risk

• Torts

The court acknowledges that hazards are present in sports. This concept is called:

• Negligence

• Liability

• Injury

• Assumption of Risk

Which of the following best describes malfeasance (act of commission)?

• A legal wrong that is committed when an individual fails to perform a legal duty

• A legal wrong that is committed when an indiviual performs an act that is not his/her legal duty

• A legal wrong that occurs by chance or without intention

• An act that a reasonably prudent person would do

Which of the following is the average statute of limitations for negligence suits?

• Up to One Year

• One to Three Years

• Three to Five Years

• Up to Five Years

Which of the following organizations is responible for creating minimum safety standards for equipment?

• National Athletic Trainers' Organization

• Occupational Health and Safety Administration

• National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment

• National Association for Safe Sporting Equipment

The contract between an insurance company and an individual in which the insurance company agrees to pay for medical cost is called:

• Product Liability

• Liability Insurance

• Theird-Party Reimbursement

• Medical Insurance

An unplanned event capable for resulting in loss of time and property damagae is known as a(n):

• Injury

• Negligent Act

• Accident

• Tort

A legal wrong that is committed against a person or property is known as (a):

• Tort

• Negligence

• Liability

• Risk

Which of the following organizations allows the individual discounted health care, but only if they see a physician on the approved list?

• Point of Service

• General Insurance

• Fee for Service

• PPO