Question 1

A violation of a private law may lead to which of the following?&#10;A) Assault&#10;B) Battery&#10;C) Civil action&#10;D) Criminal action

Accepted Answer

A violation of a private law would lead to civil action, which involves legal disputes between two or more parties seeking damages or specific performance rather than criminal action. Assault and battery are criminal offenses, not related to private law.

Question 2

When drawing blood, the usual standard of care is to perform a maximum of how many unsuccessful punctures before calling for assistance?&#10;A) One&#10;B) Two&#10;C) Three&#10;D) Five

Accepted Answer

The usual standard of care is to perform a maximum of two unsuccessful punctures before calling for assistance. This is to minimize patient discomfort, reduce the risk of complications, and improve the efficiency of the procedure. Further attempts may lead to tissue damage, hematoma formation, and even infection. It is important to recognize when to ask for help and consult with another healthcare provider who may have more experience or expertise in venipuncture.

Question 3

Which of the following types of law is created by an agency through written regulations?&#10;A) Administrative law&#10;B) Case law&#10;C) Public law&#10;D) Statutory law

Accepted Answer

Administrative law is created by administrative agencies through written regulations. These regulations have the force of law and are used to govern conduct in specific areas within the agency's jurisdiction. Case law, on the other hand, is developed by courts through their decisions in individual cases. Public law refers to laws that deal with issues affecting the general public, and statutory law is created by legislative bodies.

Question 4

Which of the following terms refers to the agreement of medical opinion on appropriate patient care in a given situation?&#10;A) Accepted standard of care&#10;B) Best care available&#10;C) Correct care&#10;D) Consensus care

Accepted Answer

The term "accepted standard of care" refers to the agreement among medical professionals on the appropriate patient care for a given situation. This standard is based on the best available evidence and consensus among practitioners.

Question 5

Which of the following is the legal basis for most medical malpractice cases?&#10;A) Assault&#10;B) Battery&#10;C) Intentional tort&#10;D) Unintentional tort

Accepted Answer

Most medical malpractice cases are based on unintentional torts, such as negligence or failure to meet the standard of care. Assault, battery, and intentional torts are not typically the basis for medical malpractice cases.

Question 6

Which of the following is the term for an injury to one person for which another person, who caused the injury, is legally responsible?&#10;A) Assault&#10;B) Battery&#10;C) Criminal action&#10;D) Tort

Accepted Answer

A tort is a civil wrong that causes harm or injury to someone and results in legal liability for the person who committed the wrongful act. This includes negligence, intentional harm, and strict liability. A and B refer specifically to intentional harm, while C refers to criminal law, which is separate from civil law and deals with offenses against society as a whole rather than individual harm.

Question 7

Which of the following terms represents the failure to perform an action that is consistent with the accepted standard of care?&#10;A) Assault&#10;B) Dereliction&#10;C) Liability&#10;D) Negligence

Accepted Answer

Negligence refers to the failure to perform an action that is consistent with the accepted standard of care. Assault refers to the intentional threat or use of force against another person, dereliction refers to a neglect of duty or responsibility, and liability refers to legal accountability for one's actions or omissions.

Question 8

An unjustifiable attempt to touch another person can lead to what charge?&#10;A) Assault&#10;B) Battery&#10;C) Civil action&#10;D) Tort

Accepted Answer

An unjustifiable attempt to touch another person can lead to an assault charge, as assault typically involves an attempt or threat to inflict physical harm on someone, where no physical contact is necessarily required.

Question 9

What does the term &#34;liable&#34; mean?&#10;A) Legally responsible&#10;B) Likely to take&#10;C) Properly trained for&#10;D) Assigned to an individual

Accepted Answer

Liable means legally responsible for something, such as a debt or obligation. It involves the legal obligation to make restitution or compensation for damage or loss incurred by another party.

Question 10

What is the legal term for the delivery of substandard care that results in harm to a patient?&#10;A) Damages&#10;B) Duty&#10;C) Liability&#10;D) Malpractice

Accepted Answer

The legal term for the delivery of substandard care that results in harm to a patient is malpractice. Damages refer to the monetary compensation awarded to the victim of harm, duty refers to the responsibility of a healthcare provider to provide care to patients, and liability refers to legal responsibility for one's actions.

Question 11

The intentional touching of another person without consent can lead to what charge?&#10;A) Assault&#10;B) Battery&#10;C) Civil action&#10;D) Tort

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Question 12

Which of the following types of law is determined by court decisions through interpretation of existing law?&#10;A) Administrative law&#10;B) Case law&#10;C) Public law&#10;D) Statutory law

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Question 13

Which of the following is the legal term for a person claiming to have been harmed?&#10;A) Defendant&#10;B) Felon&#10;C) Plaintiff&#10;D) Victim

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Question 14

Which of the following is a violation of PHI (protected health information), as provided for by HIPAA?&#10;A) Requiring written consent to release medical records&#10;B) Discussing information concerning a patient with the patient's nurse&#10;C) Asking patients whether they take anticoagulants&#10;D) Discussing a patient's results with another laboratory worker in the cafeteria

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Question 15

In addition to good practice, what is one of the most important defenses against malpractice?&#10;A) Clear, complete medical records&#10;B) A good lawyer&#10;C) Proper training&#10;D) Witnesses

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Question 16

Which of the following types of law is created by a legislative body?&#10;A) Administrative law&#10;B) Case law&#10;C) Public law&#10;D) Statutory law

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Question 17

What is the term for medical information that is linked to a specific patient?&#10;A) Confidential health information&#10;B) Private information&#10;C) Protected health information&#10;D) Potable health information

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Question 18

The violation of which type of law leads to a criminal action?&#10;A) Civil law&#10;B) Private law&#10;C) Public law&#10;D) Tort law

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Deck 19: Legal Issues in Phlebotomy