#1
Which of the following best defines medical malpractice?
An intentional act by a healthcare provider to harm a patient
Negligence by a healthcare provider resulting in harm to a patient
A patient's dissatisfaction with medical treatment
An unavoidable complication during medical treatment
#2
What is the term used to describe the financial compensation awarded to a plaintiff in a medical malpractice lawsuit to compensate for harm or injury?
Punitive damages
Nominal damages
Compensatory damages
Liquidated damages
#3
What is the legal term for the responsibility of healthcare providers to inform patients of the risks, benefits, and alternatives of a proposed treatment?
Standard of care
Duty of care
Informed consent
Negligence
#4
In a medical malpractice case, what does 'duty of care' refer to?
The responsibility of healthcare providers to provide competent care
The patient's obligation to follow medical advice
The compensation awarded to the plaintiff
The statute of limitations for filing a lawsuit
#5
Which of the following is NOT a typical element of medical malpractice cases?
Breach of duty
Intent to harm
Causation
Standard of care
#6
What legal principle states that healthcare providers must provide care that meets the standard of care for their profession?
Doctrine of res ipsa loquitur
Doctrine of informed consent
Doctrine of vicarious liability
Doctrine of standard of care
#7
Which of the following is NOT a required element to prove medical malpractice?
Duty owed to the patient
Breach of duty
Intent to harm the patient
Causation
#8
What is the statute of limitations for filing a medical malpractice lawsuit in most jurisdictions?
1 year
2 years
3 years
5 years
#9
Which of the following is an example of breach of duty in a medical malpractice case?
A surgeon performs a procedure using outdated equipment
A patient develops a rare complication despite proper care
A nurse forgets to restock bandages in a hospital room
A patient refuses to follow post-operative instructions
#10
Which legal doctrine allows a hospital to be held responsible for the actions of its employees?
Doctrine of informed consent
Doctrine of vicarious liability
Doctrine of respondeat superior
Doctrine of standard of care
#11
What does the term 'res ipsa loquitur' mean in the context of medical malpractice?
The patient must provide evidence of negligence
The thing speaks for itself
The patient consents to treatment
The healthcare provider admits fault
#12
Which legal defense in medical malpractice cases involves the argument that the patient knew and accepted the risks associated with a procedure?
Contributory negligence
Assumption of risk
Vicarious liability
Res ipsa loquitur
#13
What role does expert testimony play in medical malpractice cases?
It is not required
It helps establish the standard of care and whether it was breached
It determines the compensation awarded to the plaintiff
It shifts the burden of proof to the defendant
#14
What does the legal doctrine of 'respondeat superior' mean in the context of medical malpractice?
The patient's right to refuse treatment
The employer is responsible for the actions of employees
The healthcare provider admits fault
The patient assumes the risk of treatment
#15
Which of the following best describes 'proximate cause' in the context of medical malpractice?
An unforeseeable event that causes harm to a patient
A direct and natural cause of harm that could have been anticipated
The patient's pre-existing condition that contributed to harm
The emotional distress experienced by a patient