Certified Paraoptometric Assistant (CPO) Exam 2023

Certified Paraoptometric Assistant (CPO) Exam 2023 Confidentiality - CORRECT ANSWER-The paraoptometric may reveal protected health and other personal information only with the written consent of the patient as defined under HIPAA. HIPAA - CORRECT ANSWER-Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 Informed Consent - CORRECT ANSWER-Paraoptometrics have a duty to inform patients or their legal guardian about the patient's health care and health care options. Patients must sign a form that states they have been informed. Patient Records - CORRECT ANSWER-The paraoptometric is responsible for assisting the doctor in maintaining appropriate and accurate records on every patient encounter. Upon written request and in accordance with applicable federal and state laws, patients or their legal guardian have a right to obtain or receive copies or summaries of their medical records. Conflict of Interest - CORRECT ANSWER-A conflict between self-interest and professional obligation. Referral - CORRECT ANSWER-The provider and/or facility to which the patient is referred should be based primarily on what is in the best interest of the patient. Relationships with Patients - CORRECT ANSWER-Paraoptometrics should avoid intimate relationships with patients as such relationships could compromise professional judgement or exploit the confidence and trust placed in the optometrist practice by the patient. Character - CORRECT ANSWER-Paraoptometrics should conduct themselves with good character in all their actions to build trust and respect with patients, the public, and colleagues. Includes: honesty, integrity, fairness, kindness, and compassion. Employer-Employee Relationship - CORRECT ANSWER-Relations between optometrists and paraoptometrics should be conducted in a manner that advances the best interests of patients, including the sharing of relevant information. Harassment and Relationships with Subordinates - CORRECT ANSWERParaoptometrics should not engage in any acts of emotional abuse, physical abuse or sexual misconduct/exploitation related to the health care profession. EMR - CORRECT ANSWER-(Electronic Medical Record) electronic record of patient health information generated by encounters at one particular delivery setting. EHR - CORRECT ANSWER-(Electronic Health Record) digital format capable of being shared across different health care settings. Electronic Claim Submission - CORRECT ANSWER-Submitting insurance claims electronically through a software vender or third party clearing house. Accounts Payable - CORRECT ANSWER-Outstanding business obligations that are owed to others. Accounts Receivable - CORRECT ANSWER-Outstanding obligations owed to the business by others. Accounting - CORRECT ANSWER-System that provides quantitative information about finances. Assets - CORRECT ANSWER-The value of everything a company owns and uses to conduct their business. Business Plan - CORRECT ANSWER-The ability to create business goals, how they are believed to be attained, and the plan to achieve them. Business to Business (B2B) - CORRECT ANSWER-One business sells goods or services to another business. Business to Consumer (B2C) - CORRECT ANSWER-A business sells goods or services directly to the end user. Cash Flow Statement - CORRECT ANSWER-A picture of all cash inflows and outflows within the business. Contract - CORRECT ANSWER-A formal agreement to do work for pay. Depreciation - CORRECT ANSWER-the degrading value of an asset over time E-commerce (electronic commerce) - CORRECT ANSWER-the buying and selling of goods or services via the internet Fixed Cost - CORRECT ANSWER-A one-time expense that doesn't vary with business volume. Gross Profit - CORRECT ANSWER-The percentage of business income before expenses