CCMA Domain 7: Medical Law and Ethics Welcome to your CCMA Domain 7: Medical Law and Ethics 1. CCMA: Medical Law and Ethics What legal document should be in place to allow another person to make healthcare decisions on behalf of a patient if they become unable to do so themselves? A. Power of Attorney B. Advanced Directive C. Living Will D. Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) Order None 2. CCMA: Medical Law and Ethics Under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPA A. which of the following is considered a protected health information (PHI)? A) Patient's Name B. The type of floor cleaner used in the clinic C. The number of staff working in a facility D. General health statistics published by the government None 3. CCMA: Medical Law and Ethics What is the primary purpose of obtaining informed consent from a patient prior to a procedure? A. To ensure the patient is aware of the financial costs involved B. To protect the healthcare provider from legal action C. To ensure the patient understands the risks, benefits, and alternatives of the procedure D. To document the patient's agreement to receive treatment None 4. CCMA: Medical Law and Ethics Which of the following situations is a breach of patient confidentiality? A. Discussing a patient's condition with a colleague in a private office for treatment planning B. Sharing patient information with a pharmacist to clarify a prescription C. Discussing patient details with a friend who does not work at the clinic D. Sending a referral that includes patient information to a specialist None 5. CCMA: Medical Law and Ethics What legal theory holds employers responsible for the actions of their employees while they are performing job-related duties? A. Respondeat superior B. Beneficence C. Autonomy D. Nonmaleficence None 6. CCMA: Medical Law and Ethics Which ethical principle is primarily concerned with doing good and benefiting the patient? A. Justice B. Beneficence C. Autonomy D. Confidentiality None 7. CCMA: Medical Law and Ethics In which scenario is it ethically permissible to break patient confidentiality without their consent? A. When a family member requests information about the patient's condition B. When reporting a communicable disease to public health authorities C. When discussing the case with a colleague in a social setting D. When a friend of the patient asks for an update on their treatment None 8. CCMA: Medical Law and Ethics What is the primary legal concern with practicing beyond one's scope of competence as a medical assistant? A. Violating patient confidentiality B. Breach of employment contract C. Professional misconduct D. Negligence or malpractice None 9. CCMA: Medical Law and Ethics What document should be consulted first when addressing an ethical dilemma in a clinical setting? A. The clinic's policy manual B. The American Medical Association's Code of Ethics C. State medical board regulations D. The patient's advance directive None 10. CCMA: Medical Law and Ethics Which of the following best describes the legal concept of "duty of care" in the healthcare setting? A. The obligation to keep the healthcare facility clean and safe B. The legal responsibility to provide a standard of care to patients C. The duty to report unethical behavior among colleagues D. The requirement to maintain patient confidentiality None 1 out of 10 Time is Up! Time's up
