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1
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Which law protects patient privacy and health information?
A. OSHA
B. ADA
C. HIPAA
D. CDC

A

c

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A medical assistant shares a patient’s diagnosis with a friend. This is a violation of:
A. OSHA
B. The 4th Amendment
C. HIPAA
D. Good Samaritan Law

A

c

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The legal document naming someone to make decisions if a patient can’t is called:
A. Do Not Resuscitate
B. Advance Directive
C. Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care
D. Living Trust

A

c

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Negligence means:
A. Treating without a license
B. Failing to provide standard care, causing harm
C. Working under supervision
D. Offering non-medical advice

A

b

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ort law deals with:
A. Criminal offenses
B. Civil wrongs causing harm
C. Insurance billing
D. HIPAA guidelines

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b

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Informed consent means the patient has:
A. Signed a waiver
B. Received full understanding of procedures and risks
C. Been forced to agree
D. Skipped insurance approval

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b

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Which action requires written informed consent?
A. Giving a vaccine
B. Surgical procedures
C. Taking vital signs
D. Measuring weight

A

b

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Implied consent occurs when:
A. A patient refuses care
B. A patient rolls up their sleeve for blood pressure
C. A patient signs a form
D. Consent is not needed

A

b

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A patient can revoke consent:
A. Only in writing
B. Only during emergencies
C. At any time
D. Only before the visit

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c

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The Patient Bill of Rights includes:
A. Free treatment
B. The right to respectful, informed care and privacy
C. Unlimited visits
D. Mandatory treatments

A

b

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Autonomy refers to a patient’s right to:
A. Refuse to pay
B. Make their own decisions
C. Request drugs
D. Be left alone

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b

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Beneficence means:
A. Doing no harm
B. Doing good and acting in the patient’s best interest
C. Following orders
D. Making money

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b

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Nonmaleficence is the principle of:
A. Respect
B. Justice
C. Doing no harm
D. Confidentiality

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c

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Justice in medical ethics means:
A. Treating all patients fairly
B. Avoiding mistakes
C. Telling the truth
D. Recording vital signs

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a

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Veracity means:
A. Avoiding lawsuits
B. Telling the truth
C. Delegating authority
D. Being polite

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b

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A medical assistant hugs a patient who is visibly uncomfortable. This violates:
A. OSHA
B. Professional boundaries
C. Patient feedback
D. Insurance policy

A

b

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Which is an example of maintaining boundaries?
A. Giving personal opinions
B. Keeping the relationship professional
C. Friending a patient online
D. Sharing your own medical history

A

b

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What should you do if a coworker shares private patient info in the breakroom?
A. Ignore it
B. Report it to a supervisor
C. Join the conversation
D. Post online

A

b

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A patient offers you a gift. What should you do?
A. Accept without telling anyone
B. Politely decline or ask your supervisor
C. Always take it
D. Set a price limit

A

b

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Ethical behavior in healthcare includes:
A. Cutting corners
B. Honesty, confidentiality, and fairness
C. Speed above safety
D. Skipping documentation

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b

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Which is a mandatory reporting situation?
A. Divorce
B. Suspected child abuse
C. Missed appointments
D. Refusing care

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Who can a medical assistant report abuse to?
A. The newspaper
B. A supervisor or proper authorities
C. The patient’s friend
D. No one—it’s confidential

23
Q

An MA suspects elder abuse. The best first step is to:
A. Keep it quiet
B. Follow office policy and report it
C. Confront the family
D. Ignore it

24
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Mandatory reporting laws vary by:
A. Gender
B. Insurance
C. State
D. Diagnosis

25
Failing to report abuse could result in: A. Promotions B. Legal consequences C. Higher pay D. Job transfer
b
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Performing a procedure without consent is: A. Legal in emergencies B. Considered battery C. Ethical D. A protocol step
b
27
Which of the following is a breach of confidentiality? A. Discussing a case privately with the provider B. Talking about a patient in public C. Filing lab results in the chart D. Explaining billing to the patient
b
28
An MA gives a patient’s test result to their spouse without consent. This is: A. A HIPAA violation B. Efficient communication C. Standard procedure D. No issue
a
29
If you are unsure whether something is ethical, the best step is to: A. Go with your gut B. Ask a supervisor or review office policy C. Ignore it D. Just do it
b
30
A patient refuses treatment. What should you do? A. Document the refusal and inform the provider B. Ignore it C. Persuade them D. Discharge them
a
31
Medical records are considered: A. Personal diaries B. Legal documents C. Office property D. Temporary notes
b
32
If a mistake is made in documentation, the correct action is to: A. Use white-out B. Cross out with a single line, date, and initial it C. Erase it D. Delete the entry
b
33
Which is a legal use of the patient’s chart? A. Evidence in court B. For a coworker to learn C. School project D. Social media example
a
34
What is an advance directive? A. A legal bill B. A written plan for care if a patient becomes unable to speak C. A schedule D. A training manual
b
35
When a patient asks to see their chart, you should: A. Refuse B. Say it’s private C. Follow office policy and assist appropriately D. Hand it to them
c
36
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ensures: A. Language-only rights B. Equal access and non-discrimination for people with disabilities C. Paid time off D. Free transportation
b
37
OSHA ensures: A. Safe working conditions B. Shorter shifts C. Legal contracts D. HIPAA training
a
38
What is the purpose of scope of practice laws? A. Set work schedules B. Define what healthcare professionals are legally allowed to do C. Provide insurance D. Outline vacation days
b
39
The MA works under: A. Self-license B. Direct supervision of the provider C. Independent authority D. Board of Nursing
b
40
To protect yourself legally, always: A. Skip documentation B. Guess if unsure C. Stay within scope and document accurately D. Ignore office policy
c
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Advocating for a patient means: A. Ignoring their concerns B. Supporting their rights and best interests C. Making choices for them D. Judging their decisions
b
42
Patients have a right to: A. Free medications B. Refuse treatment, get information, and receive respectful care C. Demand surgery D. Cancel appointments without notice
b
43
Which supports patient-centered care? A. Telling them what to do B. Giving orders C. Involving them in decisions D. Rushing visits
c
44
A patient complains about being mistreated. What do you do? A. Ignore it B. Report it to the supervisor C. Say it's not your problem D. Laugh it off
b
45
When a patient speaks another language, the best option is: A. Speak louder B. Use their child as a translator C. Use a certified medical interpreter D. Hand them a pamphlet
c
46
The statute of limitations refers to: A. How long a legal claim can be filed B. How long visits last C. Patient wait times D. Time to pay a bill
a
47
Which is a legal right of patients? A. Staff information B. Access to their own medical records C. Provider salary D. Lab equipment use
b
48
Ethical issues are best handled by: A. Guessing B. Ethics committee or supervisor C. Rumors D. Social media
b
49
Confidentiality is breached when: A. Patient info is shared within care team B. It’s shared without authorization C. Charts are updated D. Insurance is billed
b
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Medical ethics guide professionals to: A. Avoid documentation B. Prioritize profit C. Do what is right for patients D. Skip reporting
c

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