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COMP 1
EXAM
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which of the following is NOT a professional organization and, in fact, avoids allegiance to any specific professional organization or association? | National Center for competency Testing |
| Which of the following tasks is NOT considered in the scope of practice for multiskilled healthcare professionals? | Making judgements or interpretations concerning a patient’s diagnosis |
| Which organization awards the CMA credential? | American Association of Medical assistants |
| Which organization awards the registered medical assistant credential? | American Medical Technologist |
| Which professional organization is dedicated entirely to the medical assisting profession? | American Association of Medical Assistants |
| Which of the following examples is a laboratory duty for a medical assistant? | Teaching patients to collect specific specimens properly |
| A Certified medical assistant (CMA) must recertify the CMA credential every _____? A: 5 years | 5 years |
| Although medical assistants are presently not required to be credentialed, which TWO regulations are making credentialing a logical step in the hiring process? | CILA “88 and OSHA |
| An example of a clinical duty for a medical assistant is ____? | preparing a patient for an examination |
| An example of an administrative duty for a medical assistant is ___? | Creating and maintaining patient medical records |
| Formal training programs in medical assisting ___? | last 9 months to 2 years and award a certificate, diploma, or associate degree |
| How many contact hours must a certified medical assistant accumulate in a 5-year period in order to recertify? | 60 |
| In all accredited medical assisting programs,externships are___? | mandatory |
| His medical assisting knowledge has made him more aware of body mechanics and how the musculoskeletal system is involved in various sports. Which of the following specialties might Jerome want to pursue? | orthopedic medical assistant |
| Kendra works as a medical assistant at baker medical associates, a group of five physicians analyze the practice and suggest potential areas for improvement. This task would be classified as an ___? | Advanced administrative duty |
| Marco is a medical assistant at Plymouth general hospital. When he reports for work this morning, his supervisor asks him to draw blood for STAT (immediate) laboratory test for Bertha Grover in room 31114. This task would be classified as an___? | entry-level clinical duty |
| The duties of medical assistant are broken into which of the following areas? | Administrative,clinical, and laboratory |
| The expectations for medical assistants have increased because ___? | of changes in healthcare and availability of more formal training |
| The first national association for medical assistants was the ___? | American association of medical assistants |
| The legal term ___ is defined as the care that ordinary is provided by an average, prudent healthcare provider in a given situation. | Standard of care |
| The main purpose of the American association of medical assistants is to ___? | raise standards to a high professional level |
| The purpose of accreditation of medical assisting programs is to ___? | ensure that medical assisting programs provide competency-based education |
| The scope of practice of a medical assistant is determined by ___? | State law |
| To receive certification or registration as a medical assistant, you must __? | complete an approve medical assistant program and pass the CMA (AAMA) |
| What is the term for the process by which programs such as medical assisting are officially authorized? | accreditation |
| Yvonne has worked as a medical assistant at Smithson medical center for 15 years. Recently she was asked to become the facility’s OSHA compliance officer. This task would be classified as an ___? | advanced clinical duty |
| It was discovered in the delivery room that the surgeon removed the left lung of a cancer patient scheduled to have the right lung removed. This is an example of which of the following? | res Ipsa loquitur |
| The appropriate way for a physician to terminate the care of a patient is to ___? | Send the patient a certified letter |
| The proper way to make a correction in a medical record is to ___? | draw a line through the incorrect information so it is still legible, and write the correct information above it. |
| To use the form of treatment believed to be best for the patient, to refrain from harmful actions, and to keep a patient’s private information confidential are part of ___? | the hippocratic Oath |
| Which of the following enforces federal laws to protect healthcare workers from health hazards on the job? | OSHA |
| Which of the following patients can give informed consent? | A 16-year girl who is married and self-supporting |
| ____ is considered a standard of behavior and concept of right and wrong, beyond the legal consideration. | Ethics |
| A criminal act that is punishable by death or by imprisonment in the state of federal prison for more than 1 year is a(n) ___? | felony |
| If Mr. Harris rolls up his sleeve when you tell him you would like to take his blood pressure, he is giving implied ____ | consent |
| Making public statements about a person that are false and malicious is ___ of character. | defamation |
| One way to prevent medical malpractice is to be ___ in your skills and job knowledge. | Competent |
| Oral testimony that is made before a public officer of the court to be used in a lawsuit is called a ___. | deposition |
| Preventing a patient from leaving a facility is intentional tort of ___. | false imprisonment |
| The core of the HIPAA privacy rule is the protection, use, and disclosure of ___ health information, which is individual identification health information. | Protected |
| The two fundamental concepts of HIPAA privacy rule are use and ___ | disclosure |
| When a healthcare practitioner fails to exercise ordinary care and the patient is injured, the practitioner may be charged with ___. | negligence |
| When you enter an exam room without knocking, you commit the intentional tort of invasion of ___ | privacy |
| A ___ is a rule of conduct established and enforced by an authority or governing body, such as the federal government. | Law |
| A court order to produce a document is ___. | subpoena duces tecum |
| A healthcare professional who stops care without providing an equally qualified substitute can be charged with __. | abandonment |
| A licensed practitioner is said to have been ___ if a patient proved that the practitioner failed to comply with standards of the profession. | derelict |
| A licensed provider receives notice that a patient has failed a lawsuit for a fall in the office that happened over 10 years ago. It is likely that this lawsuit will ___. | be barred because it falls outside the statute of limitations |
| A medical practice model that is authorized by state law to act as a single entity is a ___. | professional corporation |
| A physician reports a case of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) to the state. This is ___. | the physician’s public duty |
| A process in which the opposing sides choose a person outside the court system, with special knowledge in the field, to hear and decide a dispute is a(n) ___. | arbitration |
| Ethical issues that arise related to medical advances are known as ___ issues. | bioethical |
| For two parties to enter into an agreement, or contract, both must be capable of understanding the terms and conditions. This is referred to as ___. | contractual capacity. |
| Giving financial incentives to a healthcare professional for referring patients or for recommending services or products is prohibited by the ___. | health care quality improvement act |
| In legal terms, unintentional torts constitute, which of the following? | negligence |
| The branch of medicine that works to maintain the function of the musculoskeletal system is called ___. | orthopedics |
| The study and recording of the electrical activity of the brain is called ___. | Electroencephalography |
| The term “primary care Physicians” refers to ___. | physicians who oversee patients’ long-term healthcare |
| What type of physician specialist reads electrocardiograms (ECGs) for hospital laboratories? | cardiologist |
| Which physician specialist diagnoses and treats disease of the kidney and bladder? | urologist |
| Which physician specialist is also referred to as an ENT? | Otorhinolaryngologist |
| Bariatrics is the treatment of __? | Obesity |
| Membership is a(n) ___ association that enables you to become involved in the issues and activities relevant to your field. | professional |
| outpatient care is also known as ___ care because patients can walk into the facility in the morning, have a test or surgery and go home in the afternoon. | ambulatory |
| Physicians who treat patients of all ages with all types of illnesses are called ___ practitioners, general practitioners, or primary care physicians. | family |
| Screening tests and drugs to ward off disease are commonly used in ___ care. | preventive |
| The ___ helps patients to restore function, relieve pain, and prevent disability following illness or injury by using electricity, heat, cold, ultrasound, massage, and exercise. | physical therapist |
| The branch of medicine that diagnoses and treats problems and diseases of the older adult is ___. | geriatrics |
| The specialty of obstetrics deals with pregnancy, labor, delivery, and postpartum. It is often combined with ___ A practice that specializes in both is referred to as OB/GYN. | gynecology |
| A disorder related to the functioning of the stomach and intestines is treated by a(n) ___. | gastroenterologist |
| A healthcare professional who assists patients and families in the selection of food choices that provide adequate and balance nutrition is a(n) ___. | Registered dietitian |
| A medical assistant who assists in a dialysis unit probably works with which of the following types of physicians? | nephrologist |
| A physician specialist who cares for pregnant women is called a(n)___. | Obstetrician |
| A physician who diagnoses and treats diseases of the skin, hair, and nails is a(n) ___. | dermatologist |
| A physician who diagnoses and treats physical reactions to substances such as mold,dust, fur, and pollen from plants or flowers is a(n) ___. | allergist |
| A physician who specializes in the treatment of patients with cancer is a(n) ____. | oncologist |
| A physician who studies the changes a disease produces in the cells, fluids, tissues, and processes of the entire body is a(n) ___. | pathologist |
| A professional who has studied the chemical and physical qualities of drugs and dispenses medication to the public is a ___. | pharmacist |
| An allied health professional trained to draw blood for diagnostic laboratory testing is a ___. | phlebotomist |
| An example of a disorder treated by an endocrinologist is ___. | Hyperthyroidism |
| Hospice services are offered only to patients with fewer than ___ to live. | 6 months |
| Insurance companies refer to which group of physicians as primary care physicians? | family practitioners and internists |
| You ask her if she is ill, and she confides that she has an ongoing problem with diarrhea and abdominal cramping. Her family practicar found no major problems and told her to try over-the-counter anti-diarrheal medicine | Gastroenterologist |
| Radiology is the branch of medicine science that ___. | uses X-ray and radioactive substance to diagnose and treat disease |
| Reconstruction, correction, or improvement of body structure is performed by a(n) ___. | plastic surgeon |
| Money from the petty cash fund should be used for purchase such as ___. | postage-due fees and holiday decorations |
| Which of the following employees would qualify for workers’ compensation? | an employee who sustained a crushing injury to leg at work. |
| Which of the following information is most likely to be located in the P&P manual for medical office? | Dress code |
| Which of the following is a key communication tool for the medical office, which covers both administrative and clinical procedures? | Policies and procedures manual |
| Which of the following is mandated for hourly employees by the fair labor standards act? | time and a half for all hours worked on the seventh consecutive workday |
| Which of the following terms is used to demonstrate how each rank or level of an organization is accountable to those directly superior and how the authority passes from one level to the next? | Chain of command |
| A company’s ___ are the rules or guidelines that dictate its day-to-day workings. | policies |
| All goals set for a medical office should be ___ so that success in meeting the goal can be seen. | measurable |
| An employee’s pay ___ shows how often the employee is paid; most commonly, this is weekly, biweekly, or monthly | Schedule |
| Differences in identities, age, sex, race, physical abilities, ethnicity, religious beliefs, values, sex orientation, and personalities contribute to ___ as a medical assistant, you will need to increase your understanding and respect for this. | Diversity |
| If an employee feels that she was unjustly treated, the practice manager may need to oversee the ___ process when the employee complains. | grievance |
| In a small medical office, the practice manager’s duties may include ___ which includes hiring, terminating, and training employees, as well as benefits and labor relations. | Human Resources |
| New employees typically have a 90-day trial or ___ period. During this time, the employee undergoes staff development and training. | probation |
| The list of topics for a meeting and order in which they will be addressed is called a(n) | agenda |
| The medical office’s ___ is created annually and predicts the expenses and revenues related to operations over a given period of time. | budget |
| The office plan that continually identifies, corrects, and monitors functions to prevent negative outcomes and liabilities is called ___ management. | risk |
| The procedure that ensures that services provided in the medical practice and meet or exceed the requirements and standards are ____ assurance procedures. | Quality |
| The total amount earned before deductions refers to the ___ earnings and must be calculated for each employee as a first step in the payroll process. | gross |
| Unwelcome verbal, visual, or physical conduct of a sexual nature that affects working conditions is called sexual ___ and is a violation of federal and state laws. | harassment |
| A key written communication tool in the medical office is the | policy and procedures manual |
| As Alysia was removing the needle from Bobby's arm, he jerked suddenly, and the tip of the needle gazed at Bobby's mother’s forearm, breaking the skin. Which of the following forms will Alysia need to complete? | incident report |
| An employee payroll information sheet should include ___. | the employee’s social security number |
| In a physician-owned medical practice, who is ultimately responsible for the practice? | physician |
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