Legal System in Medicine Overview Quiz

What is medical negligence also known as?

Medical malpractice

What is the first step in demonstrating medical negligence?

Demonstrating a direct link between the negligent act and the harm suffered by the patient

What does 'duty of care' refer to in the context of medical negligence?

Establishing that the healthcare professional owed a duty of care to the patient

What must be proven to show medical negligence?

A breach of duty by the healthcare professional Signup and view all the answers

What is an essential component of the legal system in medicine?

Medical examinations and investigations Signup and view all the answers

What do imaging studies such as X-rays and MRI scans help with?

Visualizing internal structures and detecting abnormalities Signup and view all the answers

Which type of examination involves a review of a patient's medical history and records?

Medical records review Signup and view all the answers

What do laboratory tests such as blood tests and urine tests provide information about?

A patient's health Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of medical examinations and investigations in healthcare?

To identify potential negligence Signup and view all the answers

Which type of examination involves a thorough examination of the patient's body to identify signs of injury or illness?

Physical examinations Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for the endotoxin of gram-negative bacteria being called 'endotoxin'?

It is an integral part of the cell envelope Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of the phospholipid lipid A in the LPS of gram-negative bacteria?

Responsible for the toxic effects Signup and view all the answers

What does the outer polysaccharide of the LPS in gram-negative bacteria consist of?

Repeating units of three to five sugars Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between the symptoms caused by endotoxins and exotoxins?

Symptoms caused by endotoxins are similar to each other, while those caused by exotoxins are different. Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of the somatic or O antigen in gram-negative bacteria?

Identifying certain organisms in the clinical laboratory Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes the outer lipooligosaccharide (LOS) found in some gram-negative bacteria like Neisseria from the LPS?

Containment of repeating units of three to five sugars Signup and view all the answers

What is the medical importance of teichoic acids?

They induce inflammation and septic shock when caused by certain gram-positive bacteria Signup and view all the answers

Which bacteria have sterols in their membranes?

Members of the genus Mycoplasma Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the cytoplasmic membrane in prokaryotic cells?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Where is the area of the cytoplasm in which DNA is located?

Nucleoid Signup and view all the answers

What are bacterial ribosomes composed of?

$705$ in size with $50S and 30S subunits$ Signup and view all the answers

What is the genome of Vibrio cholerae composed of?

Two circular chromosomes Signup and view all the answers

What is the size difference between bacterial and eukaryotic ribosomes?

$705$ and $80S$ Signup and view all the answers

What does the cytoplasm contain when seen in the electron microscope?

Ribosomes Signup and view all the answers

What do teichoic acids mediate the attachment of?

Staphylococci to mucosal cells Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of teichoic acids according to the text?

To induce inflammation and septic shock when caused by certain gram-positive bacteria Signup and view all the answers