A physician's appointment book is considered a legal document.

An employee pays a minimal fee for protective gear.

A health care employee who refuses the HBV vaccination must sign a waiver.

Laws forbid storing food or drinks in refrigerators that are used to store blood.

According to the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (CLIA), waived tests require the least amount of judgment and pose an insignificant risk to the patient in the event of an error.

The study of values and principals governing personal relationships, including ideals of autonomy, justice, and conduct is known as ethics.

A physician may bill for both direct and indirect services.

It is illegal for a patient to be denied a copy of his chart if he is unable to pay the fee to obtain it.

Even if the patient wants to disclose information, it is ethical for the physician not to do so.

A blood-borne pathogen can be transmitted through skin that is broken or through mucous membranes.

HBV is a highly contagious and potentially fatal disease that causes inflammation of the liver.

A physician may choose to withdraw from a case when a personality conflict develops between the physician and the patient that cannot be resolved.

A physician cannot be held responsible for the actions of employees.

Universal Precautions prevent medical professionals from exposing themselves and others to blood-borne pathogens.

The legal nature of the doctor-patient relationship is that of

In certain cases, the patient may not legally be able to act for himself in establishing a contract with the doctor. In these cases, he would need a/an

Which of the following could not act legally as an agent for another person?

Breaches of the patient's confidence may result in suits for

The doctor's liability for breach of contract is based upon

Medical professional liability is a term currently used in preference to

In performing a treatment without the patient's informed consent, the physician runs the risk of a suit for

The exception to the doctrine of informed consent is

Of the following, which could constitute cause for a suit charging breach of duty?

The statute of limitations for bringing malpractice suits varies from state to state, but in most states it is

A physician agrees to achieve a particular result or cure for a patient and then fails to do so, he is liable for

Violation of federal or state narcotics law constitutes

Which is NOT usually considered part of the vital statistics reported to the medical examiner?

The best way to maintain an accurate record of drugs on hand and those dispensed is to

Very often a physician will receive a court order to appear and testify. This order is known as a/an

Some states have laws to prevent a physician from revealing in court confidential information gained during the physician-patient relationship, since these are considered as

Good Samaritan statutes

A professional code of ethics

The term "PHI" in HIPAA stands for

A license to practice medicine is

For anyone to practice medicine without a license, except in a few special circumstances, is

When a physician treats other physician or allied health professionals free of charge, the term used is

The most common type of medical tort liability is

A medical assistant may give an injection

Negligence in the medical profession is called

Incorrect information given that may injure the reputation of another is called

A governmental agency having the legal responsibility for enforcing proper drug manufacture and clinical use is called

A ___________________ is a rule of conduct established and enforced by an authority or governing body, such as the federal government.

A health-care professional who stops care without providing an equally qualified substitute can be charged with

Which of the following is demonstrated when a patient's leg healed incorrectly because of the way the cast had been applied?

A process in which the opposing sides choose a person outside the court systems, with special knowledge in the field, to hear and decide a dispute is

An employee who is considered to be acting on the doctor's behalf while performing professional tasks is

What agency is responsible for enforcing the HIPAA Privacy Rule, Security Rule, and the confidentiality provisions of the Patient Safety Rule?

The term res ipsa loquitur refers to cases in which

A physician reports a case of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) to the state. This is called

How often must every employee who may be exposed to hazardous or infectious substances on the job be given free information and training during working hours?

The source of information to find out if a hazardous substance causes cancer and which lists other possible risks and states OSHA requirements for controlling exposure is called

An employee agrees to give a blood sample after being exposed to HIV but refuses to be tested. The blood sample must be kept for ________ in case the employee later develops symptoms or decides to be tested.

According to OSHA regulations, employee medical and exposure records must be kept on file

OSHA's record-keeping and documentation requirements in a medical office are to:

Professional negligence is also known as

What is the procedure if an OSHA inspector finds that the medical assistants in a medical office have not worn gloves for 2 months because the employer did not make them available?

A physician is required to report which of the following?

___________ created federal laws to protect health care workers from health hazards on the job.

A situation in which the patient automatically gives up the right to confidentiality is when the patient

The document established by the American Hospital Association in 1973 and revised in 1992 that lists ethical principles protecting the patient is the

Which of the following does not apply when maintaining a patients' privacy?

In which case can a minor's medical records be released?

The age of majority in most jurisdictions is

The unauthorized disclosure of client information can be considered

The study of values or principles governing personal relationships, including ideals of autonomy, justice, and conduct is called

The HIPAA Privacy Rule covers protected health information in any medium. The HIPAA Security Rule specifically covers protected health information in what format?