What is the most important role of the Medical Assistant? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Patient Education
Threatening a person with bodily harm is considered: - CORRECT ANSWERS-Assault
,Unconsented physical contact with another person is considered: - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Battery
What is the medical term for painful menstrual periods? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Dysmenorrhea
Of the following which is a medical assistant not allowed to perform? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-ABG
Entering a patients room without knocking or having permission is an example of: -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Invasion of Privacy
Deception with the intent to deprive another person of his/her rights: - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Fraud
What is the negligent delivery of professional services? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Malpractice
What is the failure to do something that a reasonably prudent individual would do under
similar circumstance? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Negligence
What should an MA do if they suspect spousal abuse? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Provide
a brochure or list of organizations that can assist the patient
While working at an pediatric office you suspect abuse with one of your patients, what
should you do? - CORRECT ANSWERS-report to provider
A civil wrong committed against a person or property: - CORRECT ANSWERS-Tort
Refers to the chronological documentation or paper trail of a specimen. - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Chain of Custody
What organization sets quality standards and issues certificates for human clinical
laboratories? - CORRECT ANSWERS-CLIA
What does the acronym CLIA stand for? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Clinical Laboratory
Improvement Amendments
What law protects the privacy of a patient's medical record? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
HIPAA
What is the organization that regulates healthcare facilities? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
The Joint Commission
, What does OSHA stand for? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Occupational Safety and Health
Administration
What federal agency overseas and regulates safety in the work place and provides
training without cost? - CORRECT ANSWERS-OSHA
What is the most important component of patient safety? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Correctly identifying the patient
A patient extending his/her arm for phlebotomy or undressing for a physical exam is
considered: - CORRECT ANSWERS-Implied Consent
Explaining to the patient the risks, benefits, possible outcomes and alternative therapies
is a form of: - CORRECT ANSWERS-Informed Consent
Obtaining a patient's signature to perform a procedure is called: - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Written Consent
A list of guarantees for those receiving medical care, including fair treatment and
autonomy over medical decisions: - CORRECT ANSWERS-Patients' Bill of Rights
What does POMR stand for? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Problem Oriented Medical
Record
Which record should always be filed in chronological order? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
POMR
The information contained within the medical record belongs to: - CORRECT
ANSWERS-The patient
Who owns the physical form containing the patient's information? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-the author or provider
What does CMS stand for? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Centers for Medicare and
Medicaid Services
What is the standard claims form used by health care professionals to request
reimbursement for services rendered? - CORRECT ANSWERS-CMS-1500
Also known as a Superbill, an itemized form of services submitted to insurance
companies for reimbursement: - CORRECT ANSWERS-An encounter form
This document allows patients access to their own medical records and allows release
of those records to other providers and individuals. - CORRECT ANSWERS-Release of
Information Form
Patient Education
Threatening a person with bodily harm is considered: - CORRECT ANSWERS-Assault
,Unconsented physical contact with another person is considered: - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Battery
What is the medical term for painful menstrual periods? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Dysmenorrhea
Of the following which is a medical assistant not allowed to perform? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-ABG
Entering a patients room without knocking or having permission is an example of: -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Invasion of Privacy
Deception with the intent to deprive another person of his/her rights: - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Fraud
What is the negligent delivery of professional services? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Malpractice
What is the failure to do something that a reasonably prudent individual would do under
similar circumstance? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Negligence
What should an MA do if they suspect spousal abuse? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Provide
a brochure or list of organizations that can assist the patient
While working at an pediatric office you suspect abuse with one of your patients, what
should you do? - CORRECT ANSWERS-report to provider
A civil wrong committed against a person or property: - CORRECT ANSWERS-Tort
Refers to the chronological documentation or paper trail of a specimen. - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Chain of Custody
What organization sets quality standards and issues certificates for human clinical
laboratories? - CORRECT ANSWERS-CLIA
What does the acronym CLIA stand for? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Clinical Laboratory
Improvement Amendments
What law protects the privacy of a patient's medical record? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
HIPAA
What is the organization that regulates healthcare facilities? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
The Joint Commission
, What does OSHA stand for? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Occupational Safety and Health
Administration
What federal agency overseas and regulates safety in the work place and provides
training without cost? - CORRECT ANSWERS-OSHA
What is the most important component of patient safety? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Correctly identifying the patient
A patient extending his/her arm for phlebotomy or undressing for a physical exam is
considered: - CORRECT ANSWERS-Implied Consent
Explaining to the patient the risks, benefits, possible outcomes and alternative therapies
is a form of: - CORRECT ANSWERS-Informed Consent
Obtaining a patient's signature to perform a procedure is called: - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Written Consent
A list of guarantees for those receiving medical care, including fair treatment and
autonomy over medical decisions: - CORRECT ANSWERS-Patients' Bill of Rights
What does POMR stand for? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Problem Oriented Medical
Record
Which record should always be filed in chronological order? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
POMR
The information contained within the medical record belongs to: - CORRECT
ANSWERS-The patient
Who owns the physical form containing the patient's information? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-the author or provider
What does CMS stand for? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Centers for Medicare and
Medicaid Services
What is the standard claims form used by health care professionals to request
reimbursement for services rendered? - CORRECT ANSWERS-CMS-1500
Also known as a Superbill, an itemized form of services submitted to insurance
companies for reimbursement: - CORRECT ANSWERS-An encounter form
This document allows patients access to their own medical records and allows release
of those records to other providers and individuals. - CORRECT ANSWERS-Release of
Information Form
