1. Which of the following statements about defensive medicine is true?

A. Insurance companies encourage it.
B. It's the result of fewer malpractice claims.
C. It can mean excessive medical tests.
D. It's motivated by the needs of the patient

2. The jury assigns percentages of fault to the health care personnel and to the patient under
A. vicarious liability.
B. assumption of risk.
C. comparative negligence.
D. contributory negligence.

3. The science of improving hereditary qualities is known as
A. genetics.
B. DNA research.
C. eugenics.
D. amniocentesis.


4. Which type of normative ethics theory describes developing good character habits and traits?
A. Virtue theory
B. Duty theory
C. Confidentiality theory
D. Consequentialist theory

5. The proper form of social interaction in a given culture or community is called
A. philosophy.
B. metaethics.
C. etiquette.
D. ethics.

6. The time periods during which a lawsuit must be brought are called
A. Good Samaritan statutes.
B. assumption of risk.
C. statutes of limitations.
D. scope of employment.

7. The Nuremburg Code forbids
A. people who are under 18 years old from donating their organs.
B. doctors from performing medical experiments on humans without consent.
C. trauma researchers from conducting research in emergency situations.
D. parents from permitting children to participate in nontherapeutical research

8. The type of advance medical directive that the AMA recommends is
A. a living will.
B. euthanasia.
C. a durable power of attorney.
D. an undue-burden test.

9. A doctor fails to detect or disclose painful birth defects in time to permit an abortion. Under what tort can the child sue?
A. Wrongful life
B. Wrongful death
C. Hippocratic Oath
D. Duty theory

10. What do ethical theories attempt to do?
A. Define punishments for violations of laws
B. Describe specific, polite behaviors
C. Prescribe religious beliefs for all people
D. Recommend concepts of right and wrong

11. According to the AAMA Code of Ethics, members of the AAMA should always
A. ensure compliance with state law concerning advance medical directives.
B. render service with full respect for the dignity of humanity.
C. dress in a professional manner and be polite to other medical professionals.
D. help terminally ill patients terminate their lives.

12. A formulary is a list of
A. approved drugs for which the insurance company pays.
B. employees covered by an employer's health insurance plan.
C. proper behaviors and manners for a certain community.
D. procedural steps to resolve ethical conflicts in a medical office.

13. While a patient is having surgery, his doctor notices a small mole. The doctor doesn't think the mole is anything to worry about, but he decides to remove it to perform a biopsy. What is the doctor guilty of?
A. Premises liability
B. Abandonment
C. Battery
D. Insurance fraud

14. Which of the following statements about the Uniform Anatomical Gifts Act is true?
A. The gift must be made by a donor who is at least 18 years old.
B. The gift can't be revoked during the donor's lifetime.
C. The gift can't be made by relatives after the donor's death.
D. The gift isn't restricted to any certain purposes

1. The correct statement about defensive medicine is C. It can mean excessive medical tests.

2. The correct answer is C. comparative negligence.

3. The correct term for improving hereditary qualities is C. eugenics.

4. The type of normative ethics theory that describes developing good character habits and traits is A. Virtue theory.

5. The proper form of social interaction in a given culture or community is called C. etiquette.

6. The time periods during which a lawsuit must be brought are called C. statutes of limitations.

7. The Nuremburg Code forbids B. doctors from performing medical experiments on humans without consent.

8. The type of advance medical directive that the AMA recommends is A. a living will.

9. A doctor fails to detect or disclose painful birth defects in time to permit an abortion. The child can sue under the tort A. Wrongful life.

10. Ethical theories attempt to D. recommend concepts of right and wrong.

11. According to the AAMA Code of Ethics, members of the AAMA should always B. render service with full respect for the dignity of humanity.

12. A formulary is a list of A. approved drugs for which the insurance company pays.

13. The doctor in the scenario is guilty of C. battery.

14. The correct statement about the Uniform Anatomical Gifts Act is D. The gift isn't restricted to any certain purposes.

1. To determine which statement about defensive medicine is true, we need to consider the definitions and concepts of defensive medicine. Defensive medicine refers to the practice of healthcare professionals ordering extra medical tests or procedures primarily to protect themselves against potential litigation, rather than for the benefit of the patient.

Let's analyze each statement:
A. Insurance companies encourage it. This statement suggests that insurance companies support or promote defensive medicine. However, this may not necessarily be true in all cases. While some insurance companies may have policies that indirectly encourage defensive medicine (e.g., by providing higher premiums for malpractice insurance), it is not a universally endorsed practice by insurance companies.

B. It's the result of fewer malpractice claims. This statement implies that defensive medicine is a response to a reduction in the number of malpractice claims. However, defensive medicine is generally seen as a response to the fear of malpractice claims, rather than a result of fewer claims being filed. So this statement is not accurate.

C. It can mean excessive medical tests. This statement accurately represents one of the primary characteristics of defensive medicine. The fear of lawsuits can lead healthcare professionals to order more tests than necessary, which may be considered excessive and potentially contribute to increased healthcare costs.

D. It's motivated by the needs of the patient. This statement suggests that defensive medicine is driven by the desire to meet the needs of the patient. However, defensive medicine is primarily driven by the legal and financial concerns of healthcare professionals. While patient needs may be considered to some extent, they are not the primary motivation for defensive medicine.

Therefore, the correct answer is C. It can mean excessive medical tests.

To arrive at this conclusion, we must understand the concept of defensive medicine and critically analyze the statements provided. In this case, option C aligns with the established definition of defensive medicine, indicating the ordering of excessive medical tests to protect against potential lawsuits.

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