AMCA Study Questions with correct answers

A physician is required to report all except: Correct Answer - Stroke A crime punishable by a fine or imprisonment for less than one year is a: Correct Answer - Misdemeanor Professional negligence is called: Correct Answer - Malpractice What is most important for assistive personnel to keep in mind during their daily routine in medical settings? Correct Answer - Confidentiality In what situation is it permissible to release information from a patient's records? Correct Answer - When a court requests it by means of a subpoena Under what circumstances is it permissible to release information from a patient's records? Correct Answer - When the patient signs a release Potentially infectious body fluids exclude: Correct Answer - Sweat Clean technique is another term for: Correct Answer - Medical asepsis Instruments that penetrate a patient's skin should be: Correct Answer - Sterilized Instruments that come in contact only with a patient's mucous membranes should be: Correct Answer - Disinfected