MLS 241 - Midterm Exam || Correct Answers 100%.
it allows easier sharing of protected health information and easier access so medical providers
can come to a better diagnosis correct answers why is HIPAA important to CLS?
proficiency testing correct answers Sample tests performed in a clinical laboratory to determine
with what degree of accuracy tests are being performed. Testing samples are checked in the same
manner as patient specimens.
HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) correct answers this set legal
standards of privacy and sharing of protected health information; allowed for privacy and for
patients to obtain and share their protected health info more carefully
capitation correct answers the set limit by which a facility will be reimbursed for a given
diagnosis related group
ICD (International Classification of Diseases) correct answers a system that relates a diagnosis to
a numerical code
MIS (Medical Information System) correct answers a system designed to manage healthcare data
including systems that collect, store, manage and transmit a patient's electronic medical record
Indemnity correct answers comprehensive form of insurance compensation for damages or loss
POCT (Point of Care Testing) correct answers Diagnostic testing at or near the site of patient
care
CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) correct answers the standardized classification system for
reporting medical procedures and services in a numerical form
,DRG(Diagnosis-Related Group) correct answers a code used to classify an inpatient diagnosis
into 1 in about 500 diagnosis groups
certification correct answers a voluntary mechanism where an individual highlights they're
competent in a given field; usually involves taking a test to prove competency
accreditation correct answers an external peer review that assesses lab's compliance to
recommendations, regulations, and guidelines
registration correct answers simply involves putting name on list indicating that you plan to do
something; not does denote level of achievement
licensure correct answers a state government granted title that allows only those deemed
competent to practice a given profession
only the state government correct answers which part of the government can enact licensure?
membership correct answers signing up for a voluntary organization that represents your
interests; does not signify level of achievement
-being introduced to new technology
-providing growth
-creates relationships with colleagues
-allows a voice in one's profession correct answers what are the benefits of a membership?
NAACLS correct answers what agency is responsible for accrediting education programs for
medical laboratory professionals?
CMS (Center for Medicare Services) correct answers portion of the executive branch of the
federal government that administers rules regarding medicare/medicaid
, CLIA (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments) correct answers an act that assured lab
tests were of adequate quality and complying to regulations
ASCLS (American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science): correct answers the oldest and
largest non-physician membership based professional organisation for lab professionals
ASCP (American Society for Clinical Pathology) correct answers the oldest professional
organization within the field where non-physician pathologists can work but are given limited
ability
ASCP BOC(ASCP Board of Certification) correct answers the preeminent certification agency
for med lab professionals
FDA (Food and Drug Administration) correct answers the office within the executive branch that
handles medical devices, regulates products, and accredits instruments through a peer review
process
ISO(International Standards Organization) correct answers a non profit organization that
develops guidelines on the best practices to be used in any field
CLSI (Clinical Laboratory Standards Institute) correct answers a non profit international
organization that produces guidance documents on the best practices in med lab science
specifically; does not accredit
NAACLS (National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences) correct answers
accredits academic programs that train students in the med lab science field
AABB (American Association of Blood Banking) correct answers a voluntary membership
organization that also accredits laboratories; works closely with FDA to regulate blood products
it allows easier sharing of protected health information and easier access so medical providers
can come to a better diagnosis correct answers why is HIPAA important to CLS?
proficiency testing correct answers Sample tests performed in a clinical laboratory to determine
with what degree of accuracy tests are being performed. Testing samples are checked in the same
manner as patient specimens.
HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) correct answers this set legal
standards of privacy and sharing of protected health information; allowed for privacy and for
patients to obtain and share their protected health info more carefully
capitation correct answers the set limit by which a facility will be reimbursed for a given
diagnosis related group
ICD (International Classification of Diseases) correct answers a system that relates a diagnosis to
a numerical code
MIS (Medical Information System) correct answers a system designed to manage healthcare data
including systems that collect, store, manage and transmit a patient's electronic medical record
Indemnity correct answers comprehensive form of insurance compensation for damages or loss
POCT (Point of Care Testing) correct answers Diagnostic testing at or near the site of patient
care
CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) correct answers the standardized classification system for
reporting medical procedures and services in a numerical form
,DRG(Diagnosis-Related Group) correct answers a code used to classify an inpatient diagnosis
into 1 in about 500 diagnosis groups
certification correct answers a voluntary mechanism where an individual highlights they're
competent in a given field; usually involves taking a test to prove competency
accreditation correct answers an external peer review that assesses lab's compliance to
recommendations, regulations, and guidelines
registration correct answers simply involves putting name on list indicating that you plan to do
something; not does denote level of achievement
licensure correct answers a state government granted title that allows only those deemed
competent to practice a given profession
only the state government correct answers which part of the government can enact licensure?
membership correct answers signing up for a voluntary organization that represents your
interests; does not signify level of achievement
-being introduced to new technology
-providing growth
-creates relationships with colleagues
-allows a voice in one's profession correct answers what are the benefits of a membership?
NAACLS correct answers what agency is responsible for accrediting education programs for
medical laboratory professionals?
CMS (Center for Medicare Services) correct answers portion of the executive branch of the
federal government that administers rules regarding medicare/medicaid
, CLIA (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments) correct answers an act that assured lab
tests were of adequate quality and complying to regulations
ASCLS (American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science): correct answers the oldest and
largest non-physician membership based professional organisation for lab professionals
ASCP (American Society for Clinical Pathology) correct answers the oldest professional
organization within the field where non-physician pathologists can work but are given limited
ability
ASCP BOC(ASCP Board of Certification) correct answers the preeminent certification agency
for med lab professionals
FDA (Food and Drug Administration) correct answers the office within the executive branch that
handles medical devices, regulates products, and accredits instruments through a peer review
process
ISO(International Standards Organization) correct answers a non profit organization that
develops guidelines on the best practices to be used in any field
CLSI (Clinical Laboratory Standards Institute) correct answers a non profit international
organization that produces guidance documents on the best practices in med lab science
specifically; does not accredit
NAACLS (National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences) correct answers
accredits academic programs that train students in the med lab science field
AABB (American Association of Blood Banking) correct answers a voluntary membership
organization that also accredits laboratories; works closely with FDA to regulate blood products
