Hospital Liabilities Quiz

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Which type of hospital is established and maintained from donations, contributions, and philanthropic acts?

Private hospital

Charitable hospital (correct)

Public hospital

Government hospital

Who has the right to promulgate rules and regulations in relation to the use of their facilities?

Only private hospitals

Only public hospitals

Neither public nor private hospitals

Both public and private hospitals (correct)

What is the primary duty of a hospital in relation to its building and ground?

To provide adequate and safe equipment

To furnish a safe and well-maintained building and ground

To exercise reasonable care in the selection of the hospital staff

All of the above (correct)

Which type of person is permitted, expressly or impliedly, to be within the premises of a hospital for their own interest or convenience?

Licensee Signup and view all the answers

Which is not an exception to circumstances wherein a State can be sued without its consent?

If the State is a public hospital Signup and view all the answers

What is the rationale behind the immunity of the government from the official acts of its officers, agents, and employees?

To ensure government funds are spent for public purposes Signup and view all the answers

What determines whether a hospital was established for charity?

The articles of incorporation and constitution Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a charitable hospital?

To provide healthcare services to the public Signup and view all the answers

Who has the right to promulgate rules and regulations in relation to the use of hospital facilities?

Both doctors and hospital staff Signup and view all the answers

What is the liability of a hospital if somebody is injured due to falling debris?

Full liability Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following is a functional classification of hospitals?

As to Control and Financial Support Signup and view all the answers

Why can't a hospital practice medicine?

Hospitals do not have the necessary expertise Signup and view all the answers

What are the primary duties of a hospital?

To ensure patient safety Signup and view all the answers

Who can be held liable for the wrongful acts of hospital employees in a government or public hospital?

The government or public hospital Signup and view all the answers

What doctrine is applied to charitable hospitals regarding immunity for the acts of its employees?

Doctrine of Charitable Immunity Signup and view all the answers

Which principle is applied in determining vicarious liability for acts of hospital employees?

Principle of administrative/ministerial as against professional/medical duties Signup and view all the answers

What type of liability refers to the liability of a hospital as a legal entity?

Corporate Liability Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of emergency care in the emergency room may lead to malpractice liability?

Admission attendance to emergency cases Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of an emergency room record?

To document the medical history and treatment of patients Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following is a liability of hospitals for its ancillary services?

Liability for hospital infection Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following is the primary function of a hospital?

To maintain and operate facilities for the diagnosis, treatment, and care of individuals suffering from illness, disease, injury or deformity Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following is NOT a type of hospital classified based on the scope of infirmities admitted?

Diagnostic hospital Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following is a characteristic of public/government hospitals?

They are operated and maintained by the national, provincial, municipal, or city government Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following is a characteristic of private charitable or eleemosynary hospitals?

They are established for the public benefit and not conducted for pecuniary gain Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following is NOT a duty of the governing board of a hospital?

To practice medicine Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following is true about the regulation of hospitals by the state?

The state may impose certain regulations in the establishment or management of a hospital in the interest of public health Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following statements about hospitals practicing medicine is true?

Hospitals cannot be subjected to government licensure examinations to determine their qualification to practice medicine Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following is NOT a reason why a hospital cannot practice medicine?

Hospitals are not qualified to practice medicine Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following is NOT a type of hospital classified based on functional classification?