Chapter 002 Medical Ethics, Law, and Compliance
Multiple Choice Questions
1. The standards of conduct that grow out of one's understanding of right and wrong are
known as:
A. Ethics
B. Morals
C. Behavior
D. Common Sense
2. What is considered to be one response to a bioethical issue?
A. Appointing a power of attorney
B. Appointing a guardian
C. Living Will
D. Will
3. What is another name for etiquette?
A. Good behavior
B. Good manners
C. Good attitude
D. Good morals
4. Who is called "the father of modern medicine"?
A. Galileo
B. Zeus
C. Hippocrates
D. Galen
5. The law, as it applies to standards of acceptable care, is known as:
A. Medical ethics
B. Medical jurisprudence
C. Medical law
D. Both B and C answers are correct
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6. Medical practice acts __________ users of healthcare services.
A. Protect
B. Harm
C. Service
D. Support
7. The registration (permit) issued by the registration branch of the Drug Enforcement
Administration (DEA) must be renewed how often?
A. Bi-annually
B. Annually
C. Every three years
D. Every five years
8. The relationship between the physician and the patient starts when the patient:
A. Goes to the physician for care
B. Receives a bill
C. Receives a diagnosis
D. Selects the physician as a PPO
9. A contract not expressed in either words or writing is considered to be:
A. Not valid
B. A deal
C. Implied
D. Applied
10. At times a written contract is provided. This is called a(n) __________ contract.
A. Implied
B. Expressed
C. Fixed
D. Common
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11. A standard written contract will allow a patient to:
A. Have one free office visit
B. Pay for services at a 10% discount
C. Receive free care
D. Pay for services over an extended period of time
12. In the physician-patient relationship, the patient _____ certain responsibilities.
A. Does have
B. Does not have
13. This type of consent applies to routine treatment only.
A. Implied
B. Expressed
C. Defined
D. Belated
14. This type of consent is important to avoid later lawsuits, or even more seriously, criminal
accusations:
A. Implied
B. Expressed
C. Defined
D. Belated
15. This type of consent means that the patient has had an illness or problem explained by the
physician in simple, understandable language.
A. Express
B. Implied
C. Informed
D. Oral
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16. This gives someone else, of the patient's choosing, the right to make decisions for the
patient:
A. DPA
B. CPA
C. GPA
D. KRA
17. How many categories are there of covered entities?
A. Three
B. Two
C. One
D. Four
18. Individually identifiable health information that is transmitted or maintained by electronic
media is:
A. Patient Health Information
B. Private Health Information
C. Protected Health Information
D. Personal Health Information
19. PHI includes all of the following except:
A. Social Security Number
B. Telephone Number
C. Finger Prints
D. Weight
20. The HIPAA law requires identifiers for all of the following except:
A. Providers
B. Health Claims
C. Patients
D. Health plans
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21. The NPI is a __________ position numeric identifier with a check digit in the last position
to help detect keying errors.
A. 10
B. 8
C. 6
D. 12
22. The minimum necessary standard ____ to disclosures.
A. does not apply
B. does apply
23. For use or disclosure of PHI other than for treatment, payment, or operations, the patient
must:
A. Pay a release of information fee
B. Sign an authorization to release information
C. Call and authorize the release of information
D. Visit the physician within 30 days of the release of information
24. TPO stands for:
A. Treatment operations payment
B. Taxation, physician, organization
C. The payment operation
D. Treatment, payment, operations
25. An authorization document must be in plain language and include all of the following
except:
A. Signature of the individual
B. Description of the purpose of each disclosure
C. Expiration date
D. Charge for release of information
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26. Adherence to rules and regulations is also known as:
A. Legality
B. Compliance
C. Complements
D. Ability
27. This person may be an office manager or a biller:
A. Chief Medical Officer
B. Chief of Staff
C. Chief Compliance Officer
D. Chief Financial Officer
28. This type of environment makes employees feel encouraged to report mistakes promptly
without fear of retribution:
A. Open door policy
B. Closed door policy
29. An audit should be conducted at least how often by a designated staff member on the
outside?
A. Once per year
B. Once every two years
C. Every six months
D. Once every five years
30. Within how many days should corrective action be taken once a problem is identified?
A. 30 days
B. 60 days
C. 90 days
D. 120 days
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31. Accurate data entry speeds the correct payment of claims and lessens the chance of:
A. Claims denial
B. State fines
C. State audit
D. Federal audit
32. Accurate documentation contributes to improved:
A. Patient satisfaction
B. Patient compliance
C. Patient care
D. Patient payment
33. Assistants who maintain good __________ relationships with patients and other staff
members help reduce the likelihood of litigation.
A. Personal
B. Extracurricular
C. Working
D. Interpersonal
34. Documentation of all __________ should be placed in the compliance manual.
A. Hiring
B. Training
C. Firing
D. Auditing
35. Many practices accept requests for information only when they are:
A. Requested in writing
B. Requested in person
C. Requested by an attorney
D. Both written and notarized
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36. Which is not a standard of the HIPAA Administrative Simplification Provisions?
A. HIPAA Security Requirements
B. HIPAA Electronic Transaction and Code
C. HIPAA Privacy Requirements
D. HIPAA Release of Information
37. At the physician's office, blood must be drawn from a patient to check cholesterol levels
and possible reasons for consistently elevated blood pressure. The patient arrives, agrees to
have her blood drawn, and blood is drawn. Please choose which kind of consent the patient
has given.
A. Expressed consent
B. Implied consent
C. No consent
D. Written consent
38. During a recent political campaign, the candidates stated varying positions on stem cell
research. Choose the category under which this topic falls.
A. Ethics
B. Etiquette
C. Compliance
D. Bioethics
39. When Patricia was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, she decided she might need
another individual to make informed medical decisions, should she not be able to make them
for herself. Select the document that she would need to complete.
A. Medical durable power of attorney
B. Expressed consent form
C. Certificate of deposit
D. Deposition
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40. The following information was placed on the computer screen containing electronic health
information data: Susan Durbin, Social Security number 123-45-6789, DOB 12-3-1975. Upon
checkout, Susan's neighbor saw the data on the screen and later called Susan to ask why she
was seeing an OB/GYN. Point out why this is a breech of confidentiality.
A. Protected health information was disclosed without permission
B. Health information was disclosed
C. The phone number was incorrect
D. The blood type was not listed
41. Lisa is asked to develop and implement policies and procedures to protect medical data.
Before beginning, select what would be the next step.
A. Assign a security officer
B. Assign passwords to individuals who need access
C. Identify areas of vulnerability
D. Conduct staff training
Fill in the Blank Questions
42. HIPAA stands for ____________________.
________________________________________
43. A general written consent for the sharing of information for the purpose of carrying out
treatment or submitting insurance claims is a(n)
____________________________________.
________________________________________
44. A patient's refusal to have tests, x-rays, or vaccinations can be defined as
______________.
________________________________________
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45. _____________ is an intentionally dishonest practice that deprives others of their rights.
________________________________________
46. A law set to limit the time for initiating litigation is known as
________________________.
________________________________________
47. A clear threat of injury to another is ______________.
________________________________________
48. _______________ is any bodily contact without permission.
________________________________________
49. When a physician orders additional tests and follow-up visits to confirm a diagnosis or
treatment, this kind of medicine is known as _______________________.
________________________________________
50. Behaviors and customs that are standards for what is considered good manners is
________.
________________________________________
51. A(n) __________________________ gives someone else, of the patient's choosing, the
right to make decisions for the patient.
________________________________________
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52. In order to prescribe controlled substances, the physician must be registered with the
________________________________.
________________________________________
53. _____________ deals with the ethics of medical treatment, technology, and procedures.
________________________________________
54. A(n) _________________ provides a license to practice medicine.
________________________________________
55. __________________________________ are companies that "translate" or "facilitate"
translation of electronic transactions between the providers of health care and the health care
plans.
________________________________________
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Multiple Choice Questions
1. (p. 36) The standards of conduct that grow out of one's understanding of right and wrong are
known as:
A. Ethics
B. Morals
C. Behavior
D. Common Sense
The standards of conduct that grow out of one's understanding of right and wrong are known
as ethics.
ABHES: Be cognizant of ethical boundaries.
Bloom's: Remembering
CAAHEP: X.C.2. Compare personal, professional, and organizational ethics (Cognitive). X.C.5. Identify the effect personal ethics may have
on professional performance (Cognitive). X.P.2 . Develop a plan for separation of personal and professional ethics (Psychomotor). X.A.1.
Apply ethical behaviors, including honesty/integrity in performance of medical assisting practice (Affective). X.A.2. Examine the impact
personal ethics and morals have on the individual's practice (Affective).
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Outcome: 2.1
2. (p. 38) What is considered to be one response to a bioethical issue?
A. Appointing a power of attorney
B. Appointing a guardian
C. Living Will
D. Will
A living will is considered to be one response to a bioethical issue.
ABHES: Be cognizant of ethical boundaries.
Bloom's: Remembering
CAAHEP: IX.C.10. f. Explain how the following impact the medical assistant's practice and give examples; Living Will/Advanced Directives
(Cognitive).
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Outcome: 2.1
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3. (p. 38) What is another name for etiquette?
A. Good behavior
B. Good manners
C. Good attitude
D. Good morals
Good manners are another name for etiquette.
ABHES: These are professional components.
Bloom's: Remembering
CAAHEP: X.A.2. Apply ethical behaviors, including honesty/integrity in the performance of medical assisting practice (Affective).
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Outcome: 2.1
4. (p. 38) Who is called "the father of modern medicine"?
A. Galileo
B. Zeus
C. Hippocrates
D. Galen
Hippocrates is called the father of modern medicine.
ABHES: Professionalism components.
Bloom's: Remembering
CAAHEP: No correlation to standards.
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Outcome: 2.1
5. (p. 39) The law, as it applies to standards of acceptable care, is known as:
A. Medical ethics
B. Medical jurisprudence
C. Medical law
D. Both B and C answers are correct
The law, as it applies to standards of acceptable care, is known as medical jurisprudence and
medical law.
ABHES: Always conduct work within scope of education, training, and ability.
Bloom's: Remembering
CAAHEP: IX.C.8. Compare criminal and civil law as it applies to the practicing medical assistant (Cognitive).
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Outcome: 2.2
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6. (p. 39) Medical practice acts __________ users of healthcare services.
A. Protect
B. Harm
C. Service
D. Support
Medical practice acts protect users of healthcare services.
ABHES: Maintain confidentiality at all times.
Bloom's: Remembering
CAAHEP: IX.C.10. Explain how the following impact the medical assistant's practice and give examples (Cognitive).
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Outcome: 2.2
7. (p. 40) The registration (permit) issued by the registration branch of the Drug Enforcement
Administration (DEA) must be renewed how often?
A. Bi-annually
B. Annually
C. Every three years
D. Every five years
The registration (permit) issued by the registration branch of the Drug Enforcement
Administration (DEA) must be renewed annually.
ABHES: Always conduct work within scope of education, training, and ability.
Bloom's: Remembering
CAAHEP: IX.C.13. Discuss all levels of governmental legislation and regulation as they apply to medical (Cognitive).
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Outcome: 2.2
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8. (p. 40) The relationship between the physician and the patient starts when the patient:
A. Goes to the physician for care
B. Receives a bill
C. Receives a diagnosis
D. Selects the physician as a PPO
The relationship between the physician and the patient starts when the patient goes to the
physician for care.
ABHES: Professional components.
Bloom's: Remembering
CAAHEP: No correlation to standards.
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Outcome: 2.2
9. (p. 40) A contract not expressed in either words or writing is considered to be:
A. Not valid
B. A deal
C. Implied
D. Applied
A contract not expressed in either words or writing is considered to be implied.
ABHES: Be cognizant of ethical boundaries. These are professional components.
Bloom's: Remembering
CAAHEP: IX.C.13. Discuss all levels of governmental legislation and regulation as they apply to medical (Cognitive).
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Outcome: 2.2
10. (p. 40) At times a written contract is provided. This is called a(n) __________ contract.
A. Implied
B. Expressed
C. Fixed
D. Common
At times a written contract is provided. This is called an expressed contract.
ABHES: Be cognizant of ethical boundaries.
Bloom's: Remembering
CAAHEP: IX.C.13. Discuss all levels of governmental legislation and regulation as they apply to medical (Cognitive).
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Outcome: 2.2
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11. (p. 41) A standard written contract will allow a patient to:
A. Have one free office visit
B. Pay for services at a 10% discount
C. Receive free care
D. Pay for services over an extended period of time
A standard written contract will allow a patient to pay for services over an extended period of
time.
ABHES: Be cognizant of ethical boundaries. Orient patients to office policies and procedures.
Bloom's: Remembering
CAAHEP: IX.C.13. Discuss all levels of governmental legislation and regulation as they apply to medical (Cognitive).
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Outcome: 2.2
12. (p. 41) In the physician-patient relationship, the patient _____ certain responsibilities.
A. Does have
B. Does not have
In the physician-patient relationship the patient has certain responsibilities.
ABHES: Orient patients to office policies and procedures.
Bloom's: Remembering
CAAHEP: IX.C. 7. Compare and contrast physician and medical assistant roles in terms of standard of care (Cognitive).
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Outcome: 2.2
13. (p. 41) This type of consent applies to routine treatment only.
A. Implied
B. Expressed
C. Defined
D. Belated
An implied consent applies to routine treatment only.
ABHES: Orient patients to office policies and procedures.
Bloom's: Remembering
CAAHEP: IX.C.7. Compare and contrast physician and medical assistant roles in terms of standard of care (Cognitive). IX.A.3. Recognize
the importance of local, state, and federal legislation and regulations in the practice setting (Affective).
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Outcome: 2.2
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14. (p. 41) This type of consent is important to avoid later lawsuits, or even more seriously,
criminal accusations:
A. Implied
B. Expressed
C. Defined
D. Belated
An expressed consent is important to avoid later lawsuits, or even more seriously, criminal
accusations.
ABHES: Be cognizant of ethical boundaries. These are professional components. Always conduct work within scope of education, training,
and ability.
Bloom's: Remembering
CAAHEP: IX.C.7. Compare and contrast physician and medical assistant roles in terms of standard of care (Cognitive).
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Outcome: 2.2
15. (p. 41) This type of consent means that the patient has had an illness or problem explained
by the physician in simple, understandable language.
A. Express
B. Implied
C. Informed
D. Oral
Informed consent means that the patient has had an illness or problem explained by the
physician in simple, understandable language.
ABHES: Orient patients to office policies and procedures.
Bloom's: Remembering
CAAHEP: IX.C.7. Compare and contrast physician and medical assistant roles in terms of standard of care (Cognitive).
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Outcome: 2.2
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16. (p. 41) This gives someone else, of the patient's choosing, the right to make decisions for the
patient:
A. DPA
B. CPA
C. GPA
D. KRA
A durable power of attorney gives someone else of the patient's choosing, the right to make
decisions for the patient.
ABHES: Orient patients to office policies and procedures.
Bloom's: Remembering
CAAHEP: IX.C.7. Compare and contrast physician and medical assistant roles in terms of standard of care (Cognitive).
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Outcome: 2.3
17. (p. 50) How many categories are there of covered entities?
A. Three
B. Two
C. One
D. Four
There are three categories of covered entities; healthcare providers, health plans, and
healthcare clearing houses.
ABHES: Be cognizant of ethical boundaries.
Bloom's: Remembering
CAAHEP: IX.C.7. Compare and contrast physician and medical assistant roles in terms of standard of care. (Cognitive)
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Outcome: 2.3
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18. (p. 53) Individually identifiable health information that is transmitted or maintained by
electronic media is:
A. Patient Health Information
B. Private Health Information
C. Protected Health Information
D. Personal Health Information
Individually identifiable health information that is transmitted or maintained by electronic
media is called protected health information.
ABHES: Maintain confidentiality at all times.
Bloom's: Remembering
CAAHEP: IX.P.3. Apply HIPAA rules in regards to privacy/release of information. (Psychomotor)
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Outcome: 2.3
19. (p. 53) PHI includes all of the following except:
A. Social Security Number
B. Telephone Number
C. Finger Prints
D. Weight
PHI includes a social security number, telephone number and finger prints.
ABHES: Maintain confidentiality at all times.
Bloom's: Remembering
CAAHEP: IX.P.3. Apply HIPAA rules in regards to privacy/release of information. (Psychomotor)
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Outcome: 2.3
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20. (p. 54) The HIPAA law requires identifiers for all of the following except:
A. Providers
B. Health Claims
C. Patients
D. Health plans
The HIPAA law requires identifiers for providers, patients, and health plans.
ABHES: Maintain confidentiality at all times.
Bloom's: Remembering
CAAHEP: IX.P.3. Apply HIPAA rules in regards to privacy/release of information (Psychomotor).
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Outcome: 2.3
21. (p. 57) The NPI is a __________ position numeric identifier with a check digit in the last
position to help detect keying errors.
A. 10
B. 8
C. 6
D. 12
The NPI is a 10 position numeric identifier with a check digit in the last position to help
detect keying errors.
ABHES: Maintain confidentiality at all times. These are professional components.
Bloom's: Remembering
CAAHEP: IX.P.3. Apply HIPAA rules in regards to privacy/release of information (Psychomotor). IX.P.7. Document accurately in the
patient record (Psychomotor).
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Outcome: 2.3
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22. (p. 54) The minimum necessary standard ____ to disclosures.
A. does not apply
B. does apply
The minimum necessary standard does not apply to disclosures.
ABHES: Maintain confidentiality at all times.
Bloom's: Remembering
CAAHEP: IX.P.3. Apply HIPAA rules in regards to privacy/release of information (Psychomotor). IX.P.1. Respond to issues of
confidentiality (Psychomotor).
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Outcome: 2.3
23. (p. 54) For use or disclosure of PHI other than for treatment, payment, or operations, the
patient must:
A. Pay a release of information fee
B. Sign an authorization to release information
C. Call and authorize the release of information
D. Visit the physician within 30 days of the release of information
For use or disclosure of PHI other than for treatment, payment, or operations, the patient must
sign an authorization to release information.
ABHES: Maintain confidentiality at all times.
Bloom's: Remembering
CAAHEP: IX.P.3. Apply HIPAA rules in regards to privacy/release of information (Psychomotor).
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Outcome: 2.3
24. (p. 55) TPO stands for:
A. Treatment operations payment
B. Taxation, physician, organization
C. The payment operation
D. Treatment, payment, operations
TPO stands for treatment, payment, operations.
ABHES: Maintain confidentiality at all times.
Bloom's: Remembering
CAAHEP: IX.P.3. Apply HIPAA rules in regards to privacy/release of information (Psychomotor).
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Outcome: 2.3
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25. (p. 56) An authorization document must be in plain language and include all of the following
except:
A. Signature of the individual
B. Description of the purpose of each disclosure
C. Expiration date
D. Charge for release of information
An authorization document must be in plain language and include a signature of the
individual, description of the purpose of each disclosure, and an expiration date.
ABHES: These are professional components.
Bloom's: Remembering
CAAHEP: IX.P.3. Apply HIPAA rules in regards to privacy/release of information (Psychomotor). IX.P.1. Respond to issues of
confidentiality (Psychomotor).
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Outcome: 2.3
26. (p. 57) Adherence to rules and regulations is also known as:
A. Legality
B. Compliance
C. Complements
D. Ability
Adherence to rules and regulations is also known as compliance.
ABHES: Always conduct work within scope of education, training, and ability.
Bloom's: Remembering
CAAHEP: IX.A.3. Recognize the importance of local, state, and federal legislation and regulation appropriate to the medical assistant
practice (Affective).
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Outcome: 2.4
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27. (p. 58) This person may be an office manager or a biller:
A. Chief Medical Officer
B. Chief of Staff
C. Chief Compliance Officer
D. Chief Financial Officer
The chief compliance officer may be an office manager or a biller.
ABHES: Always conduct work within scope of education, training, and ability.
Bloom's: Remembering
CAAHEP: IX.C.1. Discuss legal scope of the practice for medical assistants (Cognitive).
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Outcome: 2.4
28. (p. 58) This type of environment makes employees feel encouraged to report mistakes
promptly without fear of retribution:
A. Open door policy
B. Closed door policy
An open door policy makes employees feel encouraged to report mistakes promptly without
fear of retribution.
ABHES: Be cognizant of ethical boundaries. These are professional components.
Bloom's: Remembering
CAAHEP: IX.A.2. Demonstrate awareness of the consequences of not working within the scope of practice (Affective).
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Outcome: 2.4
29. (p. 58) An audit should be conducted at least how often by a designated staff member on the
outside?
A. Once per year
B. Once every two years
C. Every six months
D. Once every five years
An audit should be conducted once per year by a designated staff member on the outside.
ABHES: Always conduct work within scope of education, training, and ability.
Bloom's: Remembering
CAAHEP: IX.P.2. Perform within scope of practice (Psychomotor).
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Outcome: 2.4
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30. (p. 58) Within how many days should corrective action be taken once a problem is
identified?
A. 30 days
B. 60 days
C. 90 days
D. 120 days
A corrective action should be taken within 60 days of when a problem is identified.
ABHES: Always document accurately.
Bloom's: Remembering
CAAHEP: IX.P.7. Document accurately in the patient record (Psychomotor).
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Outcome: 2.4
31. (p. 58) Accurate data entry speeds the correct payment of claims and lessens the chance of:
A. Claims denial
B. State fines
C. State audit
D. Federal audit
Accurate data entry speeds the correct payment of claims and lessens the chance of federal
audit.
ABHES: Always document accurately.
Bloom's: Remembering
CAAHEP: IX.P.7. Document accurately in the patient record (Psychomotor). IX.A.3. Recognize the importance of local, state, and federal
legislation and regulation appropriate to the medical assistant practice (Affective).
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Outcome: 2.4
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32. (p. 58) Accurate documentation contributes to improved:
A. Patient satisfaction
B. Patient compliance
C. Patient care
D. Patient payment
Accurate documentation contributes to improved patient care.
ABHES: Always document accurately.
Bloom's: Remembering
CAAHEP: IX.P.7. Document accurately in the patient record (Psychomotor).
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Outcome: 2.4
33. (p. 59) Assistants who maintain good __________ relationships with patients and other staff
members help reduce the likelihood of litigation.
A. Personal
B. Extracurricular
C. Working
D. Interpersonal
Assistants who maintain good interpersonal relationships with patients and other staff
members help reduce the likelihood of litigation.
ABHES: These are professional components.
Bloom's: Remembering
CAAHEP: IX.P.4. Practice within the standard of care for a medical assistant (Psychomotor).
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Outcome: 2.4
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34. (p. 59) Documentation of all __________ should be placed in the compliance manual.
A. Hiring
B. Training
C. Firing
D. Auditing
Documentation of all training should be placed in the compliance manual.
ABHES: These are professional components.
Bloom's: Remembering
CAAHEP: IX.C.1. Discuss legal scope of practice for medical assistant (Cognitive).
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Outcome: 2.4
35. (p. 59) Many practices accept requests for information only when they are:
A. Requested in writing
B. Requested in person
C. Requested by an attorney
D. Both written and notarized
Many practices accept requests for information only when they are requested in writing.
ABHES: Orient patients to office policies and procedures.
Bloom's: Remembering
CAAHEP: IX.C.3. Describe the implications of HIPAA for the medical assistant in various medical settings (Cognitive).
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Outcome: 2.4
36. (p. 50) Which is not a standard of the HIPAA Administrative Simplification Provisions?
A. HIPAA Security Requirements
B. HIPAA Electronic Transaction and Code
C. HIPAA Privacy Requirements
D. HIPAA Release of Information
HIPAA Release of Information is not a standard of the HIPAA Administrative Simplification
Provisions.
ABHES: Maintain confidentiality at all times.
Bloom's: Remembering
CAAHEP: IX.P.3. Apply HIPAA rules in regard to privacy/release of information (Psychomotor).
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Outcome: 2.3
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37. (p. 49) At the physician's office, blood must be drawn from a patient to check cholesterol
levels and possible reasons for consistently elevated blood pressure. The patient arrives,
agrees to have her blood drawn, and blood is drawn. Please choose which kind of consent the
patient has given.
A. Expressed consent
B. Implied consent
C. No consent
D. Written consent
At the physician's office, blood must be drawn from a patient to check cholesterol levels and
possible reasons for consistently elevated blood pressure. The patient arrives and blood is
drawn. The patient has given expressed consent.
ABHES: Comply with federal, state, and local health laws and regulations.
Bloom's: Applying
CAAHEP: IX.P.8. Apply local, state, and federal healthcare legislation and regulation appropriate to the medical assisting practice setting
(Psychomotor).
Difficulty: Difficult
Learning Outcome: 2.2
38. (p. 37) During a recent political campaign, the candidates stated varying positions on stem
cell research. Choose the category under which this topic falls.
A. Ethics
B. Etiquette
C. Compliance
D. Bioethics
During a recent political campaign, the candidates stated varying positions on stem cell
research. This falls under the category of bioethics.
ABHES: Comply with federal, state, and local health laws and regulations.
Bloom's: Applying
CAAHEP: IX.P.8. Apply local, state, and federal healthcare legislation and regulation appropriate to the medical assisting practice setting
(Psychomotor).
Difficulty: Difficult
Learning Outcome: 2.1
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39. (p. 41) When Patricia was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, she decided she might need
another individual to make informed medical decisions, should she not be able to make them
for herself. Select the document that she would need to complete.
A. Medical durable power of attorney
B. Expressed consent form
C. Certificate of deposit
D. Deposition
Patricia would need to complete a medical durable power of attorney.
ABHES: Comply with federal, state, and local health laws and regulations.
Bloom's: Analyzing
CAAHEP: IX.P.8. Apply local, state, and federal healthcare legislation and regulation appropriate to the medical assisting practice setting
(Psychomotor).
Difficulty: Difficult
Learning Outcome: 2.2
40. (p. 56) The following information was placed on the computer screen containing electronic
health information data: Susan Durbin, Social Security number 123-45-6789, DOB 12-31975. Upon checkout, Susan's neighbor saw the data on the screen and later called Susan to
ask why she was seeing an OB/GYN. Point out why this is a breech of confidentiality.
A. Protected health information was disclosed without permission
B. Health information was disclosed
C. The phone number was incorrect
D. The blood type was not listed
Protected health information was disclosed without permission.
ABHES: Institute federal and state guidelines when releasing medical records or information.
Bloom's: Applying
CAAHEP: IX.P.1. Respond to issues of confidentiality; IX.P.3. Apply HIPAA rules in regard to privacy/release of information
(Psychomotor).
Difficulty: Difficult
Learning Outcome: 2.3
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41. (p. 56) Lisa is asked to develop and implement policies and procedures to protect medical
data. Before beginning, select what would be the next step.
A. Assign a security officer
B. Assign passwords to individuals who need access
C. Identify areas of vulnerability
D. Conduct staff training
Lisa is asked to develop and implement policies and procedures to protect medical data.
Before beginning, she should assign a security officer.
ABHES: Institute federal and state guidelines when releasing medical records or information CAAHEP: IX.P.3. Apply HIPAA rules in
regard to privacy/release of information (Psychomotor).
Bloom's: Remembering
Difficulty: Difficult
Learning Outcome: 2.3
Fill in the Blank Questions
42. (p. 49) HIPAA stands for ____________________.
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
HIPAA stands for Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.
ABHES: Maintain confidentiality at all times.
Bloom's: Remembering
CAAHEP: IX.P.3. Apply HIPAA rules in regard to privacy/release of information (Psychomotor).
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Outcome: 2.2
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43. (p. 47) A general written consent for the sharing of information for the purpose of carrying
out treatment or submitting insurance claims is a(n)
____________________________________.
Authorization for Medical Records
A general written consent for the sharing of information for the purpose of carrying out
treatment or submitting insurance claims is an Authorization for Medical Records.
ABHES: Maintain confidentiality at all times.
Bloom's: Remembering
CAAHEP: IX.P.3. Apply HIPAA rules in regard to privacy/release of information (Psychomotor).
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Outcome: 2.2
44. (p. 46-47) A patient's refusal to have tests, x-rays, or vaccinations can be defined as
______________.
Contributory Negligence
A patient's refusal to have tests, x-rays, or vaccinations can be defined as contributory
negligence.
ABHES: Follow established policies when initiating or terminating medical treatment. Comply with federal, state, and local health laws and
regulations.
Bloom's: Remembering
CAAHEP: IX.P.8. Apply local, state, and federal health care legislation and regulation appropriate to medical setting (Psychomotor).
IV.P.5. Instruct patients according to their needs to promote health maintenance and disease prevention (Psychomotor).
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Outcome: 2.2
45. (p. 46) _____________ is an intentionally dishonest practice that deprives others of their
rights.
Fraud
Fraud is an intentionally dishonest practice that deprives others of their rights.
ABHES: Comply with federal, state, and local health laws and regulations.
Bloom's: Remembering
CAAHEP: IX.P.8. Apply local, state, and federal health care legislation and regulation appropriate to medical setting (Psychomotor).
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Outcome: 2.2
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46. (p. 47) A law set to limit the time for initiating litigation is known as
________________________.
Statute of Limitation
A law set to limit the time for initiating litigation is known as statute of limitation.
ABHES: Comply with federal, state, and local health laws and regulations.
Bloom's: Remembering
CAAHEP: IX.P.8. Apply local, state, and federal health care legislation and regulation appropriate to medical setting (Psychomotor).
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Outcome: 2.2
47. (p. 45) A clear threat of injury to another is ______________.
Assault
A clear threat of injury to another is assault.
ABHES: Comply with federal, state, and local health laws and regulations.
Bloom's: Remembering
CAAHEP: IX.P.8. Apply local, state, and federal health care legislation and regulation appropriate to medical setting (Psychomotor).
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Outcome: 2.2
48. (p. 45) _______________ is any bodily contact without permission.
Battery
Battery is any bodily contact without permission.
ABHES: Comply with federal, state, and local health laws and regulations.
Bloom's: Evaluating
CAAHEP: IX.P.8. Apply local, state, and federal health care legislation and regulation appropriate to medical setting (Psychomotor).
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Outcome: 2.2
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49. (p. 44) When a physician orders additional tests and follow-up visits to confirm a diagnosis
or treatment, this kind of medicine is known as _______________________.
defensive medicine
When a physician orders additional tests and follow-up visits to confirm a diagnosis or
treatment, this is known as defensive medicine.
ABHES: Follow established policies when initiating or terminating medical treatment. Perform risk management procedures.
Bloom's: Evaluating
CAAHEP: IV.P.5. Instruct patients according to their needs to promote health maintenance and disease prevention (Psychomotor).
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Outcome: 2.2
50. (p. 38) Behaviors and customs that are standards for what is considered good manners is
________.
Etiquette
Behaviors and customs that are standards for what is considered good manners is etiquette.
ABHES: Be attentive, listen, and learn.
Bloom's: Remembering
CAAHEP: IV.A.10. Demonstrate respect for individual diversity, incorporating awareness of one's own biases in areas including gender,
race, religions, age, and economic status (Affective).
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Outcome: 2.1
51. (p. 41) A(n) __________________________ gives someone else, of the patient's choosing,
the right to make decisions for the patient.
Durable Power of Attorney
A durable power of attorney gives someone else, of the patient's choosing, the right to make
decisions for the patient.
ABHES: Apply third party guidelines. Comply with federal, state, and local health laws and regulations.
Bloom's: Understanding
CAAHEP: IX.P.8. Apply local, state, and federal health care legislation and regulation appropriate to medical setting (Psychomotor).
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Outcome: 2.1
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52. (p. 40) In order to prescribe controlled substances, the physician must be registered with the
________________________________.
Drug Enforcement Agency
In order to prescribe controlled substances, the physician must be registered with the Drug
Enforcement Agency.
ABHES: Understand legal aspects of writing prescriptions, including federal and state laws.
Bloom's: Remembering
CAAHEP: IX.C. 13. Discuss all levels of governmental legislation and regulations as they apply to medical assisting practice including FDA
and DEA regulations (Cognitive).
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Outcome: 2.1
53. (p. 37) _____________ deals with the ethics of medical treatment, technology, and
procedures.
Bioethics
Bioethics deals with ethics of medical treatment, technology, and procedures.
ABHES: Be cognizant of ethical boundaries.
Bloom's: Remembering
CAAHEP: IX.A.3. Recognize the importance of local, state, and federal legislation and regulations in the practice setting (Affective).
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Outcome: 2.1
54. (p. 39) A(n) _________________ provides a license to practice medicine.
Licensure
A licensure provides a license to practice medicine.
ABHES: Professional components.
Bloom's: Remembering
CAAHEP: IX.C.5. Discuss licensure and certification as it applies to healthcare providers (Cognitive).
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Outcome: 2.1
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55. (p. 51) __________________________________ are companies that "translate" or
"facilitate" translation of electronic transactions between the providers of health care and the
health care plans.
Health care clearinghouses
Health care clearinghouses are companies that "translate" or "facilitate" translation of
electronic transactions between the providers of health care and the health care plans.
ABHES: Maintain confidentiality at all times.
Bloom's: Remembering
CAAHEP: IX.P.3. Apply HIPAA rules in regard to privacy/release of information (Psychomotor).
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Outcome: 2.3
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