1. A patient's acceptance of treatment after being properly advised is called _______ consent. A. intentional B. informed C. con
structive D. inadvertent 2. When the mediator gives opinions about the merits of a case, this is called _______ mediation.
A. facilitative
B. direct
C. evaluative
D. indirect
3. When a witness gives an improper opinion rather than stating the facts, this is called
A. rudimentary conversation.
B. speculation.
C. falsification .
D. hearsay.
4. Collecting written testimony, documents, and other evidence used in trial is called
A. accumulation.
B. evidence collection.
C. aggregation.
D. discovery.
6. Statutes are legislation passed by legislative bodies on the _______ levels.
A. federal and state
B. local
C. state and local
D. federal, state, and local
7. Liability that arises from not maintaining a building is referred to as
A. healthcare facility liability.
B. medical foundation liability.
C. healthcare culpability.
D. premises liability.
8. The jury assigns percentages of fault to the health care personnel and to the patient under
A. vicarious liability.
B. contributory negligence.
C. comparative negligence.
D. assumption of risk.
9. Presenting evidence to an impartial person for a binding decision is called
A. comprehensive summarization.
B. judicial oversight.
C. arbitration.
D. legislative review.
10. What type of witness is allowed to give opinions during testimony?
A. An expert witness
B. A witness for the defendant
C. A witness for the plaintiff
D. A dishonest witness
11. Which of the following statements about contributory negligence is true?
A. It assumes there's inherent risk.
B. It results in total dismissal of a case without jury consideration.
C. It's a complete barrier to someone recovering money from a case.
D. It assigns percentages of fault.
12. Res ipsa loquitur means that the burden of proof
A. shifts to the defendant.
B. falls on the plaintiff.
C. exceeds reasonable doubt.
D. proves the negligence.
13. Any crime punishable by imprisonment of one year or more is a/an
A. felony.
B. misdemeanor.
C. minor offense.
D. criminal sentence.
4. In a bench trial, the
A. judge serves as the fact finder.
B. jury determines the facts.
C. legal team presents the arguments in the case.
D. bulk of the evidence is presented by the defense.
15. When liability exists without proving negligence, this is called
A. restrictive liability.
B. direct culpability.
C. strict liability.
D. indirect admission of guilt.
16. Another name for professional negligence is
A. malpractice.
B. underutilization.
C. malfeasance.
D. medical inaccuracy.
17. When a mediator guides the mediation process, but does not express an opinion, this is called _______ mediation.
A. interactive
B. direct
C. facilitative
D. expressive
18. The time periods during which a lawsuit must be brought are called
A. Good Samaritan statutes.
B. statutes of limitations.
C. scope of employment.
D. assumption of risk.
19. A deposition transcript can be used later at trial to
A. overrule a jury's verdict.
B. impeach a witness.
C. gather evidence.
D. create a summons.
20. Dennis, a new medical assistant at Dr. Hernandez's office, notices that Beth has been waiting more than an hour to get an allergy shot. Dennis has never given a shot before, but he decides to give Beth her shot to help Dr. Hernandez. Dennis accidentally gives Beth the wrong shot, however, and she has a severe allergic reaction. Who is liable for the damages caused to Beth?
A. Dennis and Beth
B. Dr. Hernandez
C. Dennis
D. Dennis and Dr. Hernandez
