What is respondeat superior or vicarious liability? - Correct Answer it is when an employer is responsible for the actions of their employees. Both terms essentially mean the same thing.
what is res ipsa loquitur? - Correct Answer it is when a physician acts negligently to lead to an acciden...
Comlex Ethics Exam Questions Answered
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What is respondeat superior or vicarious liability? - Correct Answer it is when an
employer is responsible for the actions of their employees. Both terms essentially mean
the same thing.
what is res ipsa loquitur? - Correct Answer it is when a physician acts negligently to
lead to an accident. Example is if a physician prescribes the wrong medication leading
to injury.
What is contributory negligence? - Correct Answer it is when a patient voluntary
neglects to follow advice leading to injury.
What is the payment system known as capitation? What form of insurance is it seen in?
- Correct Answer Capitation is when a patient is paid the same amount regardless of
what kind of services the patient needs. Think of it as the insurance putting a cap on the
amount you can make. It is seen in HMO
How is the physicians mistake judged against? - Correct Answer it's based on what a
reasonably prudent physician would exercise the same scenario under similar
circumstances.
what is respondeat superior? - Correct Answer an employee's responsibility for their
employees actions. Includes duty owned to the patient, breached of duty, damages,
respondeat superior.
What is res ipsa loquitir? - Correct Answer physician acted negligently because a
harmful accident occured. Duty to patient, breach of duty, damages res ipsa loquitir.
in what case is a child considered emancipated? - Correct Answer emancipation of a
child is considered when they are allowed to make a decision about medical treatment
on their own. Such cases are pregnancy, Armed forces, or living away from home. Also
if she has a kid and supports it. They are also treated when there's an emergency
situation and you cannot delay treatment.
when is it considered battery on a patient with a physician? - Correct Answer
intentional act that leads to harm or offensive contact. An example is when a physician
goes in to remove a tumor and sees another one so he removes it without the patient's
permission.
what is one requirement of negligence? - Correct Answer it leads to injury!
If a patient asks you about your experience before you perform a procedure what must
you say? - Correct Answer You must state your years of experience. You must fully
answer every patient's question regarding consent.
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