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WorksheetsMedical ethics
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 8mins
A tort is a civil wrong committed against a person or property
True
False
LO 2.2 A person who is judged by the court to be insane, senile, or mentally disabled cannot give informed consent.
True
False
LO 2.1 Which definition most accurately describes applied ethics?
The legal application of moral standards that concern benefiting the public
The practical application of moral standards that are meant to benefit the patient
The legal application of moral standards that benefit the patient
The legal application of moral standards that are based on the sincerity of a person's beliefs
LO 2.1 Laws are rules or required actions that are
written by the people to control the actions of criminals.
moral decisions about how the population should live.
ethical considerations of the cultural beliefs of the population.
prescribed by an authority and have a binding legal force.
LO 2.2 The purpose of medical professional organizations is to
define the laws of the profession.
punish medical professionals for breaking the law.
set ethical standards for practice within the profession.
determine salaries and benefits for medical professionals.
LO 2.2 Being legally responsible for harm of athlete or cause of injury
Liability
Tort
Duty of Care
Malfeasance
LO 2.3 Failure to use reasonable care that an ordinary person would use
Liability
Negligence
Duty of Care
Malfeasance
LO 2.3 Degree of care that an equally qualified caregiver would provide
Assumption of Risk
Statue of Limitation
Duty of Care
Standard of Reasonable Care
LO 2.4 Information that is held private between a physician and client is referred to as:
privileged information
informed consent
reciprocity
law of agency
LO 2.3 Which of the following persons can legally give informed consent?
Mike, age 21, who needs repair of a gunshot wound
Susie, age 17, who need stitches
Sabrina, age 19, who was driving while intoxicated and had a car wreck
Adam, age 10, who needs an immunization against tetanus
LO 2.4 Confidentiality may be waived
when a client sues a physician for malpractice.
when a client signs a waiver.
when a third party requests a medical examination and pays the physician's fee.
all of the answers are correct
LO 2.3 What is standard of care?
employer’s legal liability for acts performed by employees.
client’s permission for a procedure or treatment.
level of performance expected of a health care worker.
duties determined by the job description, level of training, and qualifications.
LO 2.3 What is informed consent?
employer’s legal liability for acts performed by employees.
client’s permission for a procedure or treatment.
level of performance expected of a health care worker.
duties determined by the job description, level of training, and qualifications.
