Medical Malpractice Vocabulary Practice

When a doctor or healthcare worker makes a serious mistake that harms a patient.

• Informed consent violation
• Surgical error
• Patient negligence
• Medical malpractice

Which is an example of negligence in a hospital?

• A nurse failing to administer medication on time.
• A nurse providing emotional support to a patient.
• A patient receiving a routine check-up.
• A doctor performing surgery without consent.

Which is an example of standard of care?

• A doctor adhering to established clinical guidelines for treatment.
• A doctor ignoring patient history during treatment.
• A patient choosing their own treatment without medical advice.
• A nurse providing care without following any guidelines.

When a doctor incorrectly identifies a patient’s illness, which can lead to the wrong treatment or no treatment at all.

• Correct diagnosis
• Misdiagnosis
• Treatment plan
• Patient evaluation

 When a doctor explains a treatment, including the risks, and the patient agrees to it before it happens.

• Medical malpractice
• Informed consent
• Treatment refusal
• Patient autonomy

Legal responsibility for something, like when a doctor is responsible for a mistake that harms a patient.

• Liability

• Informed consent
• Negligence
• Patient confidentiality

Which is an example of scope of practice?

• A nurse administering medication.
• A nurse cleaning the hospital room.
• A nurse scheduling appointments.

The legal and moral responsibility of healthcare workers to provide safe and proper treatment.

• Standard of Care

• Liability

• Malpractice

• Duty of Care