CME Questions -- Please select the one correct answer for each question.

1. Vicarious liability (VL) describes imputation of neglect to another person not directly involved in an allegedly negligent act.
   a. True b. False
2. Generally, the common law test under which VL is determined is the education & training of another’s actions.
   a. True b. False
3. In most cases, indemnity payment is made on behalf of a physician extender (PE) by
   a. The PE’s policy b. The supervising physician’s policy c. The physician’s professional association d. None of the above
4. Most malpractice claims involving PEs involve diagnostic error.
   a. True b. False

5. The majority & greatest number of claims involving PEs are made in this specialty:
   a. Orthopedic Surgery b. Neurosurgery c. OB/GYN d. General Practice / Family Practice e. None of the above

6. The most prevalent type of claims made against Physician Assistants (PAs) involves the prescription of medication.
   a. True b. False
7. The primary root cause of claims involving PEs attributed to failure & delay in diagnosis is:
   a. Inadequate staffing b. Lack of physician supervision c. Inadequate training d. Poor communication e. All of the above
8. The primary root cause of claims attributed to a failure or delay in referral is the PEs’ management of complicated conditions
   that are beyond their scope and training.
   a. True b. False
9. Most malpractice claims attributed to PEs can often be traced to:
   a. Assumption of too little responsibility b. Inadequate physician supervision c. Absence of written protocols d. All of the above e. None of the above
10. The most prevalent medical condition in claims involving PAs is:
    a. Colon cancer b. Acute myocardial infarction c. Breast cancer d. Stroke e. Hypertension

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