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Public Health Policy Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
All the following findings should raise the suspicion of child abuse EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Multiple bruises of different ages over the shins are common in active children and not necessarily indicative of abuse, whereas circular scars (e.g., cigarette burns), spiral fractures (twisting injuries), and femur fractures in non-ambulatory children are highly suggestive of inflicted trauma.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following statements regarding informed consent for medical treatment is correct?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: None of the options are correct: physicians must discuss alternatives, risks must be disclosed before sedation, and consent can be verbal in some cases. Thus, 'None of the above' (moved to D) is correct.
Question 3 of 5
The carelessness or dereliction of duty by a professional person is called
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Malpractice refers to professional negligence or dereliction of duty, typically in healthcare or legal contexts.
Question 4 of 5
All the following statements about Good Samaritan laws are true EXCEPT
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Good Samaritan laws protect providers from ordinary negligence, but not from gross or criminal negligence.
Question 5 of 5
As organ transplantation has become more common, guidelines have been developed to govern organ donation. The Uniform Anatomical Gift Act does all the following EXCEPT
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The Uniform Anatomical Gift Act does not restrict who can certify death; it facilitates donation logistics and protections.