SMED Unit 3 Review

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 individual 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 responsible for creating minimum safety standards for equipment?

• National Athletic Trainers' Association

• 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 costs is called:

• product liability

• liability Insurance

• third-party reimbursement

• medical insurance

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

• injury

• negligent act

• accident

• tort

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

• tort

• negligence

• liability

• risky

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