Legal

Front 1

The medical record may be used in a court of law and is therefore considered what type of document?

Back 1

legal document

Front 2

When properly documenting a clients' care, a health care worker would chart only what ahppens and not his or her opinions. This type of charting is called?

Back 2

objective

Front 3

What document issued to a professional presupposes an obligation to practice to a minimum standard?

Back 3

license

Front 4

What is the medical term for "persistent vegetative state'?

Back 4

neocortical death

Front 5

Who is responsible for obtaining informed consent from the patient?

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the physician

Front 6

What is the first action that should be taken by a health care provider if a patient withdraws his or her consent for a procedure?

Back 6

inform the physician

Front 7

What term appiles to the freedom fron unwanted intrusions of other people?

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privacy

Front 8

What phrase defines the health care workers obligations in specific areas of practice?

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standard of practice

Front 9

What is the name of the law which protects people from prosecution who voluntarily go to the aid of others in an emergency as long as the care provided is not reckless or intentionally harmful?

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Good Samaritan Law

Front 10

Generally, Good Samaritan Laws offer protection as long as those carrying out the care act in what type of manner?

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as a reasonable, prudent person

Front 11

What are the two types of law?

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civil and criminal

Front 12

What term defines the obligation one has to make good for the loss or damage to something for which he or she is responsible?

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Liability

Front 13

What word describes the legal responsibilty of an employer for the acts of an employee?

Back 13

Respondeat superior

Front 14

What two areas are dealt with by criminal law?

Back 14

those against the safety or welfare of the public

Front 15

If a health care provider provides care beyond their education and the life of another is endangered what type of negligence can be leveled against that person?

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Gross negligence

Front 16

What type of writing utensil should be used when writing in the patients medical record?

Back 16

a non-erasable blue or black ink pen.

Front 17

When providing care to minor children, who does the health care provider obtain consent from?

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minor's parent or legal guardian

Front 18

What term illustrates the intentional deception to prevent a person from receiving what is lawfully his or hers?

Back 18

fraud

Front 19

What legal document states a preson's wishes regarding the disposition of property following death?

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a will

Front 20

Name three classifications of criminal acts:

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minor offenses, misdemeanors, felonies

Front 21

Name the two parties involved in a lawsuit.

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plaintiff and defendant

Front 22

What is the legal term for an oral investigation done under oath and taken in writing?

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deposition

Front 23

Name the four elements of malpractice case which must be proven by the plaintiff in order for a case to exist.

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duty owed, breach of duty, damage, cause and effect

Front 24

What type of negligence exists when a patint, through, is or her own actions, contributes to his or her own injury?

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contributory negligence

Front 25

Whenever a health care provider adds an entry to the patients record at a later time what should procede the entry?

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the words "late entry"

Front 26

Name the two types of malpractice insurance?

Back 26

claims made, occurrence

Front 27

What title is given to healthcare providers who are unable to function effectively because of some type of substance abuse?

Back 27

chemically imparied

Front 28

Deliberately bringing about the death of a person who is suffering from an incurable disease or condition by administering a lethal drug is called:

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active euthanasia

Front 29

The Patient's Bill of Rights was developed by what organization?

Back 29

Amercian Hospital Association

Front 30

Rules and Regulations regarding patient care procedures can be found in the facilites__________?

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Policy Manual

Front 31

Who speaks for the patients who cannot speak for themselves and are therefore unable to report abuse?

Back 31

an advocate

Front 32

What is the federal program that exists to assure the rights of the elderly?

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Ombudsman Reconciliation Act

Front 33

Irreversible cessation of all functions of the entire brain, including the brain stem is known as?

Back 33

brain death

Front 34

A review of the appropriateness of care and the various types of patient care provided within an institution is called?

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utilization review

Front 35

Agencies such as insurance companies or governmental programs that are called upon to pay for health care services are called?

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third-party payers

Front 36

A signed agreement between two or more parties which creates obligations that must be met by all involved is called?

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contract

Front 37

Employers refer to this agency to ensure competency and avoid hiring individuals that the state has found guilty of abuse, reglect or misappropriation of property?

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state registry

Front 38

What does a person have who does not have the legal capacity to form a contract?

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a legal disability

Front 39

How are health care records detroyed after the legal time for retention?

Back 39

burned or shredded

Front 40

If any error occurs or you make a mistake, what is the proper course of action for you to follow?

Back 40

report it immediately to your supervisor

Front 41

What are the letters of legislation created to protect the right of the eldery?

Back 41

OBRA

Front 42

What is referred to as guides to moral behavior?

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Ethical standards

Front 43

What is defined as your own personal values?

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morals

Front 44

What is defined as behavior related to a pattern of conduct or ideas that are accepted as worthwhile or meaningful?

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value system

Front 45

What articulates the values that outline the scope of a profession's practice?

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Code of ethics

Front 46

Abuse which involves confining a person to a specific area away from others is called:

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involuntary seclusion

Front 47

Services given in a manner appropriate to one's level of education and experience is called:

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reasonable care

Front 48

A wrongful or illegal act of civil law not involving a contract is called a:

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tort

Front 49

What kind of laws are written by a body of legislators?

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statutory law

Front 50

A person who files a lawsuit initiating a legal action is called the:

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Plaintiff

Front 51

The party that is named in a plaintiff's complaint is called the:

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Defendant

Front 52

Laws regarding relationships between individuals are called:

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Civil Laws

Front 53

Laws concerned with offenses against the public and society in general are known as:

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Criminal Laws