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What is the difference between a plaintiff and defendant in a civil case?

A
The defendant is the person or organization accusing another of wrongdoing while the plaintiff is the person or organization being accused of wrongdoing.
B
The defendant is the person or organization that must pay court fines while the plaintiff is the person or organization that must pay a penalty for wrongdoing.
C
The defendant is the person or organization being accused of wrongdoing while the plaintiff is the person or organization accusing another of wrongdoing.
D
The defendant is the person or organization that must pay a penalty for wrongdoing while the plaintiff is the person or organization that must pay court fines.
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Why does a healthcare organization have a high level of liability?

A
because an organization is responsible for the lives of patients
B
because an organization is expensive to run
C
because an organization has many financial responsibilities
D
because an organization often does not follow proper procedures
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What is a patient paying if $500 must be paid in order to receive insurance?

A
insurance coverage
B
insurance premium
C
liability costs
D
risk management costs
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What is insurance coverage?

A
a type of risk protection that can be purchased from an insurance company
B
the amount that must be paid in order to receive insurance
C
the amount of money the insurance company is willing to pay
D
a type of risk protection that a healthcare facility offers to patients
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What are investigations about an incident mainly used for?

A
to evaluate any cost damage that occurred as a result of the incident
B
to prosecute the person who is responsible for the incident
C
to understand reasons why an incident has occurred
D
to end the employment of the person responsible for an incident
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Which example represents a risk of something negative happening?

A
A practitioner follows proper instructions for changing a patient's bandage.
B
A hospital is located in a place that experiences earthquakes on a monthly basis.
C
A practitioner discovers information about a patient's allergies before giving medication.
D
A healthcare facility is located in a country with a strong economy.
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What is the difference between a criminal case and a civil case?

A
A criminal case occurs when a lawsuit is brought on by one person or organization against another and a civil case occurs when the government brings a lawsuit against a person or organization.
B
A criminal case occurs when the government is liable for actions against a person or organization and a civil case occurs when a person or organization is liable for actions against the government.
C
A criminal case occurs when one government organization is liable for actions against another and a civil case occurs when a person or organization is liable for actions against the government.
D
A criminal case occurs when the government brings a lawsuit against a person or organization and a civil case occurs when a lawsuit is brought on by one person or organization against another.
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What is another name for an incident?

A
investigation period
B
quality improvement
C
liability event
D
reportable variance

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