Comlex Ethics Level 2 Exam Questions and Answers 2024

Comlex Ethics Level 2 Exam Questions and Answers 2024 What is respondeat superior or vicarious liability? -Answer-it is when an employer is responsible for the actions of their employees. Both terms essentially mean the same thing. what is res ipsa loquitur? -Answer-it is when a physician acts negligently to lead to an accident. the thing speaks for itself Example is if a physician prescribes the wrong medication leading to injury or leaves a scalpel inside someone . What is contributory negligence? -Answer-it is when a patient voluntary neglects to follow advice leading to injury. What is the payment system known as capitation? What form of insurance is it seen in? -Answer-Capitation is when a patient is paid the same amount regardless of what kind of services the patient needs. Think of it as the insurance putting a cap on the amount you can make. It is seen in HMO How is the physicians mistake judged against? -Answer-it's based on what a reasonably prudent physician would exercise the same scenario under similar circumstances. in what case is a child considered emancipated? -Answer-Emancipated minor -married or military - living alone or homeless - parent (16 yo mom) - financially independent - High school graduate when is it considered battery on a patient with a physician? -Answer-intentional act that leads to harm or offensive contact. An example is when a physician goes in to remove a tumor and sees another one so he removes it without the patient's permission. what is one requirement of negligence? -Answer-it leads to injury If a patient asks you about your experience before you perform a procedure what must you say? -Answer-You must state your years of experience. You must fully answer every patient's question regarding consent. If doctors are talking about a patient then when are they considered violating HIPAA? - Answer-If they mention the state then they are not in violation of the law. However, if they mention the city then they are screwed. when is a patient found liable based on the strict liability of tort? -Answer-it requires a hazardous act. If a patient comes in to the ER with emergency symptoms and they request to be examined or in need of care what must you do even if the insurance denies pay? - Answer-if the insurance denies pay and the patient has emergency symptoms then they are required to be screened. If it turns out they have an emergency medical situation then you must treat them until they can be transferred to another facility. This is EMTALA (emergency medical treatment and labor act) If you have a patient with an STD and you try to convince them to tell their partner and they repeatedly refuse, what is it your duty to do? -Answer-It is your duty to warn an endangered third party if you try to convince someone that they should report their STD and use protection and they refuse. what is paternalism, nonmalificence, due care? -Answer-paternalism- ignores patient's autonomy nonmalificence- do no harm due care- provide care to the patient. When does a doctors duty to exercise reasonable care to a 1st time patient arise? - Answer-It arises when the doctor actually provides medical treatment, even if the doctor gives a treatment without physically contacting the patient. What agencies must be contacted in the case of child abuse? -Answer-a doctor may contact local law enforcement first before submitting a written report to child protective services or department of children and family services. In what patient population is a physician required to report abuse? When is a doctor not required to report abuse? -Answer-They are required to report abuse of children and elderly, even if the patients request nothing be said. If a spouse if b