Comlex Ethics Level 2 exam with complete
solutions 2024/2025
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.
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