Medical Ethics
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Random Questions
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What is an ethical theory that follows the concept of "greatest good for the greatest number"?
Utilitarianism
100
Which branch of the legal system is considered the lawmaking body and consists of the Senate and House of Representatives?
The Legislative Branch
100
If an RN performs heart surgery on a patient then he/she has performed an ethical and illegal act by violating what concept?
Standard of Care
100
What does the A stand for in SOAP notes?
Assessment
100
What is the name of the Progressive Insurance female representative that commonly shown on the company's commercials?
Flo
200
What ethical theory places emphasis on individuals’ rights?
What is rights-based ethics
200
Which type of law is established from court decisions and is based on precedent?
Common and Case Law
200
This state law helps protect health care professionals and ordinary citizens from liability while giving care in emergency as long as the care is given in good faith.
Good Samaritans Law
200
Give three examples of clinical data that may be in a patient's medical records.
-Examination records -Patient history –X-rays –Lab reports –Consent forms –Referrals: PT/OT –Prescriptions and refills
200
Data Analysis for Advanced Healthcare Diagnosis from IBM
300
Bioethics deals with moral dilemmas and issues in what type of field(s)?
Research fields such as cloning, stem cell research, and gene therapy.
300
Which type of law concerns itself with relationships between individuals, businesses, and government and in which people are awarded monetary damages?
Civil Law
300
This law's latin term means "Let the master answer” and states that if the employer liable for acts of employee within scope of employment.
Respondeat Superior
300
If an alcholic requires emergency care is it okay for an AA program to release his alcoholic information?
Yes
300
Name three family members from the show "Family Matters"
What is Steve Urkel, Eddie Winslow, Carl Winslow, Laura Winslow, Harriette Winslow, Estelle Winslow, Judy Winslow, Richie, and Waldo
400
What is the name of the committee that examines ethical issues relating to patient care?
An ethics committee
400
Name 4 intentional torts
Assault, Battery, False imprisonment, Defamation of character, Fraud, and Invasion of privacy
400
This concept involves cooperation of one state in granting license to practice medicine to a physician already licensed in another state
Reciprocity
400
What does SOAP stand for in SOAP notes?
S=Subjective O=Objective A=Assessment P=Plan
400
Who is known as the father of medicine?
Hippocrates
500
What is the name of the act that regulates how medicine is practiced in each state?
The Medical Practice Act
500
What type of laws are set by government agencies?
Administrative Law or Regulations
500
What are the three main reasons that a doctor can have his license revoked or suspended?
Unprofessional conduct, commission of a crime, and personal incapacity
500
What does HIPAA stand for?
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
500
What does the professional organization "AAMA" stand for?
American Association of Medical Assistants
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