CRAT Practice Test questions with correct answers

A nursing home calls a cardiology office requesting that a transtelephonic pacemaker check be conducted on a new admission to the facility. The technician finds no medical record indicating that the patient has been followed by the practice. What is the technician's next step? Answer Contact the primary care physician's office to obtain a prescription for transtelephonic monitoring What should be done when a patient reports that his or her demographic information is incorrect? Answer Follow the organizational procedure and correct the error immediately In the absence of a release form, a patient's health information may be shared with the patient's __________ without committing a HIPAA violation. Answer physician In addition to the patient identification process EXCEPT the patient's ____________ Answer room number When is the appropriate to contact a patient's family member? Answer only if the patient has signed a HIPAA form giving permission What is the benefit to the clinician from explaining planned services or pending procedures clearly to patients? Answer no legal action Ensuring that the electrocardiograph is properly grounded reduces the risk of _______________ Answer 60-cycle electrical interference