CMAA Practice Exam #2

CMAA Practice Exam #2 2023 None of the above Ans-Legally, a physician: A. May not refuse to accept a patient if he or she chooses B. May refuse to provide follow-up care after treatment is initiated C. Must provide a medical history to the patient's insurance company if the insurance company so requests D. None of the above The patient must sign a release form Ans-In order to release medical information to another source: A. The patient must deliver the records to the requestor B. The patient must sign a release form C. The insurance company must request the records in writing D. The physician must sign a release all of the above Ans-In order for a contract to be enforceable, the contract must include: A.an offer B.a consideration C. an acceptance D. all of the above until the patient reaches the age of majority plus the number of years for the statue of limitations in that particular state Ans-The medical record of a patient who is a minor should be kept: A. indefinatley-no medical records should ever be destroyed B. until the patient becomes 18 years of age C. until the patient becomes 21 years of age D. until the patient reaches the age of majority plus the number of years for the statue of limitations in that particular state the doctor Ans-The medical record is owned by: A. the state B.the federal government C.the patient D. the doctor risk management Ans-Establishing and maintaining policies and procedures that protect the medical office and staff from lawsuits is called: A. prioritizing B. risk management C. liability protection D.policies and procedures the time period allowed for beginning a lawsuit for malpractice Ans-Statue of limitations refers to: A. the limits of a particular practice B.the limits of a particular doctor C. the time period allowed for beginning a lawsuit for malpractice D. the statue which allows patients to bring a lawsuit the medical terminology used in the record Ans-It is important for patients to understand their responsibility in relation to their medical record. The patient needs to understand all of the following EXCEPT: A. how the record is accessed B. the medical terminology used in the record C. ownership of the record D. purpose of the medical record records should not be left hanging around the office Ans-Confidentiality of the patient record means that; A.the information of the record is disscused only among the office staff B. patients may read their own records anytime they wish C. records should not be left hanging around the office D.only the doctor may have access to the patient record before the patient has been administered any medication Ans-For office surgery, a consent form must be signed: A. before the patient has been administered any medication B. right after the procedure C. just prior to the procedure D. all of the above living will Ans-Mabel, a terminal patient, is adamant that should she become incompetent, no " heroic" measures should be taken. This would be detailed in Mebel's: A. living will B. durable power of attorney C. advance directives D. last will and testament both A and C Ans-In most states, a physician is required to report: A. death B. ear infections C. specific infectious, communicable,or contagious diseases D. both A and C is told by the physician of any risks, hazards, or possible complications with treatment in terms that the patient fully understands Ans-Informed consent is established when the patient: A. dictates his or her consent to the medical assistant, who copies the agreement onto his medical chart, and then the patient signs it B. Is told by the physician of any risks, hazards, or possible complications with the treatment in terms that the patient fully understands C. is told in great techincal detail about the treatment or operation D. signs a " permission to operate" form Unacceptable, because doctors must give their permission to release test results Ans-The medical assistant knows that Hazel Dexter wanted her test results as soon as possible. The medical assistant called Hazel before the doctor had seen the test results. The practice is considered: A. Acceptable, because patients want their test results immediately B. Unacceptable, because doctors must give their permission to release test results C. Acceptable, because it saves the doctor time D. Unacceptable, because it could be a breach of confidentiality The parents of a patient who is a child Ans-Medical assistants can usually give negative test results over the phone to: A. Family members of the patient who call inquiring about the patient's status B. The parents of a patient who is a child C. The person or friend who referred the patient to the doctor D. The boyfriend of a 17-year-old patient CLIA Ans-The legislation that was developed by the Department of Health and Human Services in 1988 to oversee the work of all clinical laboratories is known by the acronym: A. HHS B. JCAHO C. HCFA D. CLIA Coverage for Medicare deductible and patient portion of bill Ans-What is the purpose of Medigap insurance? A. Coverage for Medicare deductible and patient portion of bill B. Coverage for Medicare deductible only C. Coverage for patients who do not participate in Medicare Part B D. Coverage for charges not allowed by Medicare $240.00 Ans-The doctor, who participates in Medicare, performs a service for a woman. He ordinarily charges $350 for this service. The woman has met her deductible for the current year. The Medicare allowable charge for the service is $300.00. Medicare will pay: A. $300.00 B. $280.00 C. $260.00 D. $240.00 HCPCS Ans-The codes that are used for Medicare billing are known as: A. CPT B. FICA C. HCFA D. HCPCS The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Ans-The government agency responsible for the physical protection of employees in the work place is: A. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) B. The Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) C. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) D. The Bureau for Standards of Procedures (BSOP) Criminal law Ans-The branch of law that deals with offenses against the public welfare that affect all people: A. Common law B. Criminal law C. Civil law D. Statutory law Refuse to accept specific types of insurance Ans-It is considered ethical and legal for a physician to: A. Refuse to treat known HIV-positive patients B. Demand payment for services at the time of service and have patients seek reimbursement from insurance companies themselves C. Refuse to accept specific types of insurance D. All of the above Let the master answer Ans-The doctrine of "respondeat superior" means: A. The physician is superior B. The thing speaks for itself C. Let the master answer D. The physician is responsible Confidentiality Ans-Once a medical facility has received notice that the patient has initiated a lawsuit, the patient usually signs a statement releasing the facility and the doctor from the requirements of: A. Caring for the patient B. Confidentiality C. Assumption of risk D. Res ipsa loquitur Open Hours Ans-The scheduling technique that allows patient to walk in during a specified time frame and be seen in the order they arrive is a. stream scheduling b. triage scheduling c. double booking d open hours Fraud Ans-The deliberate and frequent act of using a more complex code for a procedure on forms submitted to an insurance company so that a higher level of reimbursement will be made to the doctor may result in a case being brought against the medical facility for: A. Malfeasance B. Tort C. Conspiracy D. Fraud All of the above Ans-Medical assistants have to re-certify every year. In order to meet this requirement, practicing medical assistants should: A. Attend appropriate seminars in order to get CEUs B. Keep track of the paperwork acknowledging their attendance at classes or workshops C. Be active in local medical assistant groups D. All of the above "Something for something" Ans-Quid pro quo means: A. "Something for something" B. "Not of sound mind" C. "Let the master answer" D. "The thing speaks for itself" Mutual agreement, based on sufficient consideration, to do or not to do certain things Ans-A contract is a(n): A. Agreement to do or not to do certain things B. Mutual agreement to do or not to do certain things C. Mutual agreement, based on sufficient consideration, to do or not to do certain things D. Legal concept that can be interpreted in several ways Veracity Ans-The duty to tell the truth is known as