intro to med test 3

Question 1

abuse

Answer 1

physical or emotional harm to someone

Question 2

assault and battery

Answer 2

the crime of threatening a person together with the act of making physical contact with them

Question 3

breach of contract

Answer 3

a failure to perform, as promised, at the time the performance was due

Question 4

civil law

Answer 4

a law that governs relationships between individuals and defines their legal rights

Question 5

consent form

Answer 5

document signed by the patient or legal guardian giving permission for medical or surgical care

Question 6

contract

Answer 6

an agreement between two or more parties that is enforceable in court

Question 7

criminal law

Answer 7

a law that defines crimes against the public order

Question 8

defamation

Answer 8

act of harming or ruining another’s reputation

Question 9

denial of service

Answer 9

result of any action or series of actions that prevents any part of an information system from functioning

Question 10

denied payment

Answer 10

when a payment for service is denied by the insurance company, and accounts receivable specialist needs to investigate the situation to determine why the payment was denied

Question 11

ethics

Answer 11

the principles of right and wrong that guide an individual in making decisions

Question 12

false imprisonment

Answer 12

unlawful restraint or restriction of a persons freedom of movement

Question 13

invasion of privacy

Answer 13

revealing personal information about an individual without his or her consent

Question 14

libel

Answer 14

a written defamation of a persons character, reputation, business, or property rights

Question 15

living will

Answer 15

a document in which a person states his or her wishes about life support and other treatments

Question 16

malpractice

Answer 16

failure by a health professional to meet accepted standards

Question 17

negligence

Answer 17

failure to take a proper care in doing something

Question 18

Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA)

Answer 18

law passed by the federal government that includes minimum standards for nursing assistant training, staffing requirements, resident assessment instructions, and information on rights for residents

Question 19

power of attorney (POA)

Answer 19

legal document in which one person appoints another person to act as an agent on his or her behalf

Question 20

preexisting condition

Answer 20

an illness or disorder of a beneficiary that existed before the effective date insurance coverage

Question 21

scope of practice

Answer 21

the range of clinical procedures and activities that are allowed by law for a profession

Question 22

slander

Answer 22

the action ot crime of making a false spoken statement damaging to a persons reputation

Question 23

termination of coverage

Answer 23

the payer has denied this claim because the patient is no longer covered by the insurance policy

Question 24

torts

Answer 24

wrongful acts that do not involve contracts

Question 25

personal appearance

Answer 25

manner of dress

Question 26

empathy

Answer 26

the ability to understand and share the feelings of another

Question 27

honesty

Answer 27

the quality of being honest

Question 28

dependability

Answer 28

the quality of being trustworthy and reliable

Question 29

competence

Answer 29

the ability to do something successfully or efficiently

Question 30

responsibility

Answer 30

being responsible for one's actions

Question 31

professionalism

Answer 31

the competence or skill expected of a professional

Question 32

team player

Answer 32

two or more people who interact interdependently

Question 33

effective communication

Answer 33

method of relaying information

Question 34

body language

Answer 34

communication of information through body positions and gestures

Question 35

physical disabilities

Answer 35

activity limitation

Question 36

psychological attitudes

Answer 36

a mental disposition mindset

Question 37

prejudice

Answer 37

making an assumption and desicion based on inaccurate or faulty information

Question 38

cultural diversity

Answer 38

variety of ethnic group

Question 39

democratic leader

Answer 39

welcome and value others input

Question 40

laissez-faire leader

Answer 40

trust and reliance on their employees

Question 41

autocratic leader

Answer 41

a leader who has control and makes decisions with little or no consultation with others

Question 42

charismatic leader and non charismatic leader

Answer 42

charming and non charming

Question 43

transformational leaders

Answer 43

change in individuals and social systems

Question 44

transactional leaders

Answer 44

someone who values order and structure

Question 45

stewardship leaders

Answer 45

someone who focuses on others

Question 46

first impressions

Answer 46

initial judgements about people

Question 47

professional standards

Answer 47

quality of work of a person