Chapter2 Law And Ethics

Question 1

Misfeasance refers to failure to perform an act that is one’s required duty or that required by law

Answer 1

False misfeasance refers to a lawful act that is done incorrectly

Question 2

If an employee is covered under the doctor malpractice insurance. The employee does not need additional malpractice insurance

Answer 2

False if an employee is covered under the doctor malpractice insurance it is up to the employee to purchase additional malpractice insurance

Question 4

Some states consider it legal for medical assistants to diagnose a condition and prescribe treatment

Answer 4

False it is not legal for medical assistants to diagnose a condition and prescribe treatment

Question 5

A physician appointment book is considered a legal document

Answer 5

True

Question 6

A living will is intended to help families of terminally ill patients deal with the inevitable outcome and limit unnecessary medical cots

Answer 6

True

Question 7

An employee pays a minimal fee for protective gear

Answer 7

False the employer pays a minimal fee for protective gear

Question 8

A health care employee who refused to the HBV vaccination must sign a waiver

Answer 8

True

Question 9

Laws forbid storing food or drinks in refrigerators that are used to store blood

Answer 9

True