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What is an ethical theory that follows the concept of "greatest good for the greatest number"?
Utilitarianism
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Which branch of the legal system is considered the lawmaking body and consists of the Senate and House of Representatives?
The Legislative Branch
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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
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Refers to performing a wrong or illegal act. 

Malfeasance

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How many Codes of Ethics are there?

11

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What ethical theory places emphasis on individuals’ rights?
What is rights-based ethics
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Which type of law is established from court decisions and is based on precedent?
Common and Case Law
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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
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Performing a good deed that benefits others. 

Beneficence 

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How many Rules of Ethics are there?

22

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Bioethics deals with moral dilemmas and issues in what type of field(s)?
Research fields such as cloning, stem cell research, and gene therapy.
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Which type of law concerns itself with relationships between individuals, businesses, and government and in which people are awarded monetary damages?
Civil Law
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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
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Failure to perform a necessary action.

Nonfeasance 

300

What does ARRT stand for?

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists

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What is the name of the committee that examines ethical issues relating to patient care?
An ethics committee
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Name 4 intentional torts
Assault, Battery, False imprisonment, Defamation of character, Fraud, and Invasion of privacy
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This concept involves cooperation of one state in granting license to practice medicine to a physician already licensed in another state
Reciprocity
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Improper performance of an otherwise proper or lawful act. 

Misfeasance 
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Who is known as the father of medicine?
Hippocrates
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What is the name of the act that regulates how medicine is practiced in each state?
The Medical Practice Act
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What type of laws are set by government agencies?
Administrative Law or Regulations
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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
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What does HIPAA stand for?
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
500

What year were x-rays discovered?

1895