CCMA National EXAM

CCMA National EXAMlaboratories? - answer-CLIA What does the acronym CLIA stand for? - answer-Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments What law protects the privacy of a patient's medical record? - answer-HIPAA What is the organization that regulates healthcare facilities? - answer-The Joint Commission What does OSHA stand for? - answer-Occupational Safety and Health Administration What federal agency overseas and regulates safety in the work place and provides training without cost? - answer-OSHA What is the most important component of patient safety? - answer-Correctly identifying the patient A patient extending his/her arm for phlebotomy or undressing for a physical exam is considered: - answer-Implied Consent Explaining to the patient the risks, benefits, possible outcomes and alternative therapies is a form of: - answer-Informed Consent Obtaining a patient's signature to perform a procedure is called: - answer-Written Consent A list of guarantees for those receiving medical care, including fair treatment and autonomy over medical decisions: - answer-Patients' Bill of Rights What does POMR stand for? - answer-Problem Oriented Medical Record Which record should always be filed in chronological order? - answer-POMR The information contained within the medical record belongs to: - answer-The patient Who owns the physical form containing the patient's information? - answer-the author or provider What does CMS stand for? - answer-Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services