Patient Care Technician Certification (PCTC) AMCA Practice Exam

What term describes deceitful practice or false portrayal of facts either by words or conduct?

1. Negligence

2. Fraud

3. Assault

4. Battery

The correct answer is: Fraud

The term that describes deceitful practice or false portrayal of facts, whether through words or conduct, is fraud. Fraud involves misleading someone with the intent to deceive for personal gain, typically in a financial context. This can take many forms, such as misrepresentation of information, false advertising, or impersonation. In a healthcare setting, fraud might manifest as billing for services not rendered or providing false information regarding a patient’s treatment. Understanding this concept is vital for professionals in patient care, as it directly relates to ethical conduct and maintaining trust within the healthcare system. Negligence, while a serious matter in healthcare, refers to a failure to take proper care, leading to unintended harm rather than deceit. Assault and battery are terms usually associated with physical harm or threats of harm and do not pertain to deception or false representation.