Medical Assistant Practice Exam - Content Area I: General Knowledge Section 2 - Law, Ethics and Professionalism
0 view 0 purchase
Course
Medical Assistant
Institution
Medical Assistant
The Common Law source of laws is
Common sources of law are found in the history of a civilization and center around that culture's customs and previous judicial decisions.
A woman is being accused of failure to pay her medical bills. Which of the following classifications of law is she violat...
medical assistant practice exam content area i general knowledge section 2 law
ethics and professionalism
the common law source of laws is
a woman is being accused of failure to pay her medical
Written for
Medical Assistant
All documents for this subject (400)
Seller
Follow
EvaTee
Reviews received
Content preview
Medical Assistant Practice Exam -
Content Area I: General Knowledge
Section 2 - Law, Ethics and
Professionalism
The Common Law source of laws is - Common sources of law are found in the history
of a civilization and center around that culture's customs and previous judicial decisions.
A woman is being accused of failure to pay her medical bills. Which of the following
classifications of law is she violating? - Failure to pay for services rendered falls under
Civil Law as this is a difference of opinion between two parties.
A medical assistant graduate wishes to receive credentials in the State of Ohio. She
voluntarily chooses to take an examination from the American Association of Medical
Assistants. When she passes the exam, she will receive the CMA (AAMA) credential.
Which of the following is true? - Certification and Registration are voluntary processes
for showing entry level competency in a field of study. Licensure is a lawful requirement
issued by State government. The CMA (AAMA) certification is obtained by voluntarily
taking and passing the CMA exam offered by the American Association of Medical
Assistants.
When practicing reciprocity, which of the following is true of the CMA (AAMA)
credentials? - d - Reciprocity deals with licensure, not certification. Since MAs are not
licensed, reciprocity does not apply. However, many professionals will use the term
reciprocity to indicate that a particular certification is accepted in more than one state.
The CMA (AAMA) credentials are recognized throughout the United States, so one may
hear the term used in this manner when considering the American Association of
Medical Assistants certification
A physician is explaining a procedure to a patient that may cure her recurring Staph
infection. The doctor explains how the procedure is done, what to expect, the odds of
the procedure curing the infection, and possible side effects and risks. The physician is -
Giving informed consent is the process of giving a physician permission to perform a
procedure after all of the risks are made known to the patient. Informed consent is
required in most cases, but may not be necessary in some emergency situations.
An emancipated minor has come to the office for information on cervical cancer and has
also requested testing. The office is not required to inform the patient's parents because
- Emancipation means that a minor has gone to the courts to ask for legal
independence from his or her parents and was granted such. A minor that has been
emancipated does not have to have permission from a parent to receive medical
information.
, After a lengthy explanation of a medical procedure, the patient asks many questions.
The physician answers all of the questions to the best of her ability. The patient then
gives consent for treatment. The costly equipment and supplies are put into place and
the patient is prepared. Two minutes before the procedure is to start, the patient begins
panicking and changes her mind. Which of the following situations would be the best
way to avoid litigation? - A patient who refuses treatment has the right to do so at any
point during the procedure as long as the procedure has not reached a point where
stopping would potentially harm the patient.
Advanced directives are - Advanced directives are a contract in which the patient's
wishes for end of life care are put into writing. Advanced directives are not required by
law, but help to ensure that patients' wishes for how they want to be treated if they are
rendered unable to care for themselves are carried out
A patient sues a physician for malpractice. The judge awards in favor of the physician.
The patient cannot re-sue the physician due to - The Latin phrase, "Res judicata,"
means that once a case is tried and a ruling is put down, the case cannot be retried by
either party
Of the 4 Ds of Negligence, which exists when the physician pays for injuries that the
client sustained due to improper care? - The "D" meaning "Damages" is the negligence
topic dealing with how a physician will make a situation right or whole. Damages are
often in the form of monetary compensation.
Malpractice that has been ruled because of a physician's failure to act is a form of -
Nonfeasance is defined as failure to act. When a physician fails to act and its ruled
malpractice, this is categorized as nonfeasance. Misfeasance is performing a procedure
incorrectly, and malfeasance is performing the wrong procedure.
A medical assistant volunteers her time at a local charity run checking blood pressures.
She
a. is covered under The Good Samaritan Law because she is volunteering her time.
b. is not covered under The Good Samaritan Law because she is performing the duties
of a medical assistant.
c. is covered under The Good Samaritan Law because she is performing the duties of a
medical assistant.
d. possibly may be covered depending on how many blood pressures she takes - is not
covered under The Good Samaritan Law because she is performing the duties of a
medical assistant. The Good Samaritan Law protects health care workers who respond
and provide medical care outside of the work environment. However, volunteer activities
where professionals are voluntarily performing skills that they would use in the
workplace are not covered under this law.
Torts are - Torts are acts of wrongdoing. They fall under Civil Law.
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller EvaTee. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $10.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
