WHICH CATEGORY OF SKILLS INCLUDE THOSE THAT KEEP MEDICAL ASSISTANTS PRACTICING WITHIN THEIR SCOPE OF PRACTICE? |
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LEGAL AND ETHICAL CONCEPTS |
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WHICH OF THESE IS AN EXAMPLE OF AN ADMINISTRATION SKILL? |
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FILING MEDICAL RECORDS |
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WHICH OF THESE IS AN EXAMPLE OF A CLINICAL SKILL? |
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PERFORMING PATIENT SCREENINGS |
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MEDICAL ASSISTANTS ARE GENERALLY ALLOWED TO: |
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ASSIST IN THE ADMINISTRATION OF TREATMENT |
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THE MAJORITY OF MEDICAL ASSISTANTS WORK IN WHICH TYPE OF ENVIRONMENT? |
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AMBULATORY CARE |
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THE EXPENSES INVOLVED IN RUNNING A BUSINESS HAVE MADE WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING RARE TODAY? |
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SOLO PRACTICE |
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TAKE CARE OF PATIENTS WITH ACUTE ILNESSES OR INJURIES |
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URGENT CARE CENTERS |
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THE PATIENT CENTERED MEDICAL HOME (PCMH) IS A TEAM-BASED MODEL OF CARE LED BY? |
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A PERSONAL PHYSICIAN |
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FOR GOOD GROOMING, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT YOU BRUSH AND FLOSS YOUR TEETH HOW MANY TIMES A DAY? |
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TWICE |
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TO BE MORE EFFICIENT WITH YOUR TIME, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT YOU DO NOT: |
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BE A PERFECTIONIST FOR TASKS THAT DON'T REQUIRE YOUR BEST EFFORT |
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WHICH OF THESE TASKS IS TYPICALLY THE LOWEST PRIORITY? |
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WORKING ON PENDING FILES THAT HAVE TASKS |
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THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF MEDICAL ASSISTANTS (AAMA) TRACES ITS ROOTS BACK TO: |
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1955 |
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CANIDATES FOR THE CMA (AAMA) CERTIFICATION EXAM ARE ALLOWED HOW MANY DAYS TO TAKE THE EXAM? |
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90 |
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WHICH ORGANIZATION OFFERS THE REGISTERED MEDICAL ASSISTANT CERTIFICATION |
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AMERICAN MEDICAL TECHNOLOGISTS |
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WHICH ORGANIZATION OFFERS ITS MEMBERS WITH ACTIVE CERTIFICATION STATUS FREE ACCESS TO THE MY PROFESSIONAL CENTER (MPC) WEB SITE? |
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NATIONAL CENTER FOR COMPETENCY TESTING |
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CANDIDATE CERTIFICATION FROM THE NCCT IS VALID FOR A PERIOD OF ______, FROM THE DATE OF CERTIFICATION INDICATED ON EACH CANDIDATE'S CERTIFICATE. |
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5 YEARS |
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TO QUALIFY TO SIT FOR AN NHA CERTIFICATION EXAM, YOU MUST GRADUATE FROM AN NHA- APPROVED HEALTH CARE TRAINING PROGRAM OR HAVE AT LEAST: |
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1 YEAR OF FULL- TIME JOB EXPERIENCE AND A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA |
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AACP CERTIFICATION ALLOWS MEDICAL CODERS, BILLERS AND OTHER HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS TO DO ALL BUT WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING? |
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EARN UP TO 10% MORE THAN NON-CREDENTIALED CODERS. |
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THE TERM HEALTH CARE PROVIDER DOES NOT APPLY TO: |
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A MEDICAL ASSISTANT |
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HOW MANY YEARS MUST A PHYSICIAN SPEND IN MEDICAL SCHOOL? |
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4 YEARS |
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WHICH TYPE OF PHYSICIAN SPECIALIZES IN DIAGNOSING AND TREATING DISORDERS OF THE SKIN? |
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DERMATOLOGIST |
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A _____ DIAGNOSES AND TREATS DISORDERS OF THE INTERNAL ORGANS |
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INTERNIST |
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WHICH TYPE OF PHYSICIAN SPECIALIZES IN DIAGNOSING AND TREATING DIEASES, DISORDERS, AND PROBLEMS ASSOCIATED WITH AGING? |
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GERONTOLOGIST |
| |
WHICH OF THESE PEOPLE WOULD BE TREATED BY A PEDIATRICIAN? |
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AN ADOLESCENT WITH A BACTRIAL INFECTION |
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WHICH OF THESE IS CONSIDERED A NON-PHYSICIAN SPECIALTY? |
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DENTISTRY |
| |
THE ANCIENT _________ INTRODUCED THE PRACTICE OF USING LEECHES FOR MEDICINAL BLOOD REMOVAL. |
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EGYPTIANS |
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WHO IS CONSIDERED THE FOUNDER OF SCIENTIFIC MEDICINE? |
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HIPPOCRATES |
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IN ANCIENT GREECE, PATIENTS SLEPT WHILE _____ LICKED THEIR WOUNDS AND ASKLEPIOS APPLIED SALVES. |
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SNAKES |
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THE MAJOR CONTRIBUTION OF ______ TO MEDICINE WAS DISTINGUISHING SMALLPOX FROM MEASLES. |
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RHAZES |
| |
THE FOUNDER OF MODERN NURSING WAS: |
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FLORENCE NIGHTENGALE |
| |
WHO WAS THE CHEMIST THAT DISCOVERED MICROORGANISMS COULD BE DESTROYED BY HEATING? |
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LOUIS PASTEUR |
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WHO DISCOVERED THAT SEVERED ARTERIES COULD BE JOINED AND AGAIN BE FUNCTIONAL? |
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ALEXIS CARREL |
| |
WHO DISCOVERED THAT THE CAUSE OF YELLOW FEVER WAS A VIRUS CARRIED BY A MISQUITO? |
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WALTER REED |
| |
WHO WAS THE FIRST PHYSICIAN TO USE AN EXTERNAL HEART PUMP SUCCESSFULLY IN A PATIENT? |
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MICHAEL DEBAKEY |
| |
DR. _______ WAS THE FIRST PERSON TO IMPLANT A PACEMAKER |
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AKE SENNING |
| |
WHICH LEGISLATION IS INTENDED TO LIMIT HEALTH ADMINISTRATION COSTS, PROVIDE FOR PATIENT INFORMATION PRIVACY, AND PREVENT FRAUD AND ABUSE? |
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HIPPA |
| |
THE TERM ____ REERS TO WHAT YOU SEE IN YOUR MIND'S EYE |
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VISUALIZATION |
| |
IN THE MODEL OF THE COMMUNICATION PROCESS PRESENTED IN THIS CHAPTER, THE RECIEVER DECODES THE MESSAGE BASED ON HIS OR HER: |
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REFERENCE POINTS |
| |
THE MAJORITY OF THE POPULATION ARE ____ LEARNERS |
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VISUAL |
| |
ABOUT 5% OF THE POPULATION IS MADE UP OF _____ LEARNERS |
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KINESTHETIC |
| |
PARTICIPATING IN COVERSATION WITH ANOTHER PERSON BY REPEATING WORDS AND PHRASES OR BY GIVING APPROVING OR DISAPPROVING NODS IS: |
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ACTIVE LISTENING |
| |
IN THE CONTEXT OF COMMUNICATION, ___ MAY BE CONSIDERED THE AWARENESS OF ONE'S OWN FEELINGS AND THE FEELINGS OF OTHERS |
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PERCEPTION |
| |
THE MOST COMMON EXAMPLE OF A POSITIVE, HAPPY FACIAL EXPRESSION IS A: |
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SMILE |
| |
IF YOU HAVE EYE CONTACT WITH A PERSON DURING CONVERSATION, IT PROBABLY MEANS HE OR SHE IS: |
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PAYING ATTENTION TO YOU |
| |
DURING A PERSONAL CONVERSATION, IT WOULD BE MOST APPROPRIATE TO STAND ___ FROM THE PERSON YOU ARE SPEAKING WITH. |
|
2 FEET |
| |
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT YOU ASK WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS WHEN A PATIENT PRESENTS FOR A FOLLOW UP VISIT? |
|
"HOW HAVE YOU BEEN DOING SINCE YOU WERE LAST HERE?" |
| |
STATEMENTS THAT BEGIN WITH "___" CAN OPEN UP A CONVERSATION AND GIVE PATIENTS A POSITIVE IMPRESSION THAT YOU CARE ABOUT HOW THEY ARE. |
|
I |
| |
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS NOT A DEFICIT NEED? |
|
SELF-ACTUALIZATION |
| |
EVERYONE IS MOTIVATED BY: |
|
NEEDS |
| |
WHAT IS THE MOST COMMONLY USED DEFENSE MECHANISM? |
|
REPRESSION |
| |
WATCHING TV EXCESSIVELY OR READING TO AVOID DEALING WITH AN ISSUE ARE COMMON TYPES OF: |
|
TEMPORARY WITHDRAWL |
| |
MEDITATION AND PRAYER ARE FORMS OF WHICH COPING SKILL? |
|
SPIRITUALITY |
| |
THE TWO MAIN TYPES OF BOUNDRIES ARE: |
|
PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL |
| |
WHEN TALKING WITH A PATIENT, YOU SHOULD NOT: |
|
LOOK AWAY WHILE THE PATIENT IS SPEAKING |
| |
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS NOT ONE OF THE FOUR E'S USED TO ENGAGE A CHILD IN HEALTH CARE MATTERS? |
|
EVIDENCE |
| |
WHEN WORKING WITH A PEDIATRIC PATIENT, INSTEAD OF SAYING DEFORMITY, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT YOU SAY: |
|
APPEARANCE |
| |
WHEN WORKING WITH OLDER PATIENT'S, YOU SHOULD: |
|
GREET THEM WARMLY AND BY MY NAME |
| |
WHO TYPICALLY DISCUSSES ABNORMAL RESULTS OR SERIOUS HEALTH CONDITIONS WITH PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES? |
|
PHYSICIAN |
| |
WHEN PROVDINING PATIENT EDUCATION, YOUR FIRST TASK IS TO: |
|
ASSES THE PATIENT'S ABILITY TO COMPREHEND INSTRUCTIONS. |
| |
ALL COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN MEMBERS OF THE HEALTH CARE TEAM SHOULD BE: |
|
RESPECTFUL AND PROFESSIONAL |
| |
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS NOT ONE OF THE FOUR ESSENTIAL TRUTHS OF HUMAN INTERACTION? |
|
ALL PEOPLE APPEAL TO YOU EQUALLY. |
| |
WHEN COMMUNICATING WITH OTHERS YOU SHOULD BE: |
|
ASSERTIVE |
| |
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS A RECOMMENDED PHRASE TO HELP RESOLVE A CONFLICT BETWEEN COWORKERS? |
|
"I KNOW THIS IS FRUSTRAITING FOR YOU." |
| |
A LARGE MEDICAL GROUP MIGHT HAVE A _____ DEPARTMENT TO HANDLE PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT AND PAYROLL. |
|
HUMAN RESOURCES (HR) |
| |
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS AN EXAMPLE OF A PETTY DEFENSE? |
|
DISAGREEMENT ON ONE'S CHOICE OF CLOTHING |
| |
IT IS ALMOST ALWAYS BEST TO TAKE WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING ISSUES TO THE OFFICE MANAGER? |
|
A COWORKERS HABITUAL TARDINESS THAT EFFECTS THE PRACTICE. |
| |
A BULLETIN BORED USED FOR POSTING INTRAOFFICE NOTICES IN MOST LIKELY TO BE LOCATED IN THE: |
|
STAFF ROOM |
| |
STAFF MEETINGS ARE USUALLY HELD |
|
IN THE MEDICAL OFFICE BEFORE OR AFTER PATIENT CARE HOURS |
| |
IN MOST EMPLOYMENT SITUATIONS, AN EVALUATION OF WORK PERFORMANCE IS MADE ON A ______ BASIS |
|
ANNUAL |
| |
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS NOT A RECOMMENDED PERSONAL PERFORMANCE GOAL? |
|
WORKING COMPLETELY INDEPENDENTLY |
| |
DEMONSTRATING ________ WILL HELP YOU ADVANCE IN YOUR CAREER |
|
RESOURCEFULLNESS |
| |
WHEN ANSWERING A TELEPHONE CALL, YOU SHOULD NOT: |
|
REMAIN EXPRESSIONLESS |
| |
A PHONE SCREENING MANUAL IS SOMETIMES KNOWN AS A ______ MANUAL. |
|
TRIAGE |
| |
WHEN A PATIENT CALLS WITH A MEDICAL QUESTION, YOU SHOULD: |
|
DOCUMENT IN DETAIL, ALL THE INFORMATION OBTAINED FROM THE PATIENT AND RELAY OR ATTACH A MESSAGE FOR THE DR TO REVIEW. |
| |
IF YOU ARE SPEAKING TO A PATIENT FACE-TO-FACE AT THE OFFICE AND THE PHONE RINGS, YOU SHOULD: |
|
SAY "EXCUSE ME FOR A MOMENT PLEASE" AND ANSWER THE CALL |
| |
WHEN DOCUMENTING A PHONE CALL YOU SHOULD: |
|
INCLUDE YOUR OWN NAME AND INITIALS |
| |
WHEN IS IT MOST APPROPRIATE TO USE AN ANSWERING MACHINE? |
|
DURING THE OFFICE LUNCH BREAK |
| |
WHEN OBTAINING A TELEPHONE MESSAGE FROM A RECORDING DEVICE OR OUTSIDE ANSWERING SERVICE, YOU SHOULD NOT: |
|
PRIORITIZE MESSAGES ACCORDING TO THE ORDER IN WHICH THEY WERE RECIEVED, |
| |
WHEN SCHEDULING APPOINTMENTS, YOU MUST DO ALL BUT WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING? |
|
USE AT LEAST THREE IDENTIFIERS OF THE PATIENT |
| |
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS THE MOST APPROPRIATE QUESTION TO ASK WHEN SCHEDULING AN APPOINTMENT? |
|
"WHAT IS THE REASON FOR YOUR VISIT?" |
| |
YOU DO NOT NEED TO INCLUDE WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING TYPES OF INFORMATION WHEN TRANSMITTING A PRESCRIPTION REFILL REQUEST TO A PHARMACY? |
|
DATE THE PRESCRIPTION WAS FIRST FILLED |
| |
IF A PERSON CLAIMING TO BE A PATIENT'S ATTORNEY CALLS TO REQUEST INFORMATION FROM THE PATIENT'S MEDICAL RECORD, YOU SHOULD: |
|
VERIFY THAT THE ATTORNEY IS AUTHORIZED TO RECIEVE IT AND OFFER TO CALL THE ATTORNEY BACK. |
| |
WHICH CALLING FEATURE ALLOWS SEVERAL PEOPLE IN VARIOUS LOCATIONS TO CONVERSE AT THE SAME TIME? |
|
INTEROFFICE CALLING |
| |
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING WOULD BE SENT TO A LISCENSING BOARD? |
|
PROFESSIONAL LETTERS |
| |
A FORM LETTER WOULD NOT BE APPROPRIATE FOR: |
|
OUTLINING AN ACCIDENT WITH VICTIMS INJURIES |
| |
WHICH OF THESE IS USED TO PROVIDE SPECIFIC WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING THE EXAMINATIONS AND DIAGNOSTIC TESTS PERFORMED IN YOUR OFFICE? |
|
INFORMATION SHEETS |
| |
WHICH OF THESE IS A DISADVANTAGE OF USING EMAIL? |
|
IT IS NOT AS SECURE, PRIVATE, AND CONFIDENTIAL LIKE PEOPLE THINK |
| |
WHICH OF THESE STATEMENTS IS TRUE? |
|
EMAILS CAN BE SENT OR FORWARDED WITHOUT YOUR KNOWLEDGE OR PERMISSION |
| |
A REALEASE WOULD BE REQUIRED TO GIVE INFORMATION ABOUT A PATIENT TO? |
|
A THIRD PARTY BEING SUED BY THE PATIENT |
| |
A _____ SENTANCE CONTAINS TWO OR MORE INDEPENDENT CLAUSES, SEPERATED BY A COMMA. |
|
COMPOUND |
| |
WHEN USING THE THREE-READ SYSTEM OF PROOFREADING, WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING DO YOU CHECK FIRST? |
|
ERRORS IN COMPOSITION |
| |
HOW MANY SHEETS OF PAPER ARE IN A REAM? |
|
500 |
| |
THE FIRST STEP IN COMPOSING A LETTER IS TO: |
|
DETERMINE WHAT INFORMATION MUST BE INCLUDED |
| |
WHEN TYPING A BUSINESS LETTER, THE SENDERS NAME IS ENTERED ___ SPACES BELOW THE CLOSING |
|
4 |
| |
IF YOU RECIEVE A LETTER OR A PACKAGE THAT YOU SUSPECT IS CONTAMINATED, YOU SHOULD: |
|
WASH YOUR HANDS THROUGHLY WITH SOAP AND WATER |
| |
WHEN YOU ANNOTATE THE INCOMMING MAIL, YOU: |
|
IDENTIFY IMPORTANT POINTS TO BE NOTICED |
| |
WHEN ADDRESSING A LETTER, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT YOU USE A ____ TYPE FONT TO HELP EXPEDITE DELIVERY |
|
STANDARD |
| |
WHICH OF THESE ZIP CODES IS WRITTEN CORRECTLY? |
|
C |
| |
WHICH MAIL SERVICE IS USED TO ENSURE THAT MAIL IS DELIVERED ONLY TO A SPECIFIC ADDRESSEE OR AN AUTHORIZED AGENT OF THE ADDRESSEE? |
|
RESTRICTED DELIVERY |
| |
A BIT IS EITHER: |
|
0 OR 1 |
| |
WHICH OF THESE ARE AN EXAMPLE OF SOFTWARE? |
|
APPLICATION PROGRAM |
| |
HOW MANY TIMES CAN DATA BE RECORDED ONTO A DVD-R DISK? |
|
ONCE |
| |
WHEN USING A COMPUTER YOU SHOULD NOT KEEP YOUR: |
|
THIGH PERPENDICULAR TO THE FLOOR AND THE LOWER LEGS PARALLEL TO THE FLOOR |
| |
WHEN USING PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE, CHARGE ENTRIES ARE TYPICALLY DONE ON THE ____ SCREEN. |
|
TRANSACTIONS ENTRY |
| |
WHEN USING EHR SOFTWARE, THE ELECTRONIC SUPERBILL: |
|
CAN BE DONE IN CONJUNCTION WITH CHARTING |
| |
EHR SOFTWARE ALLOWS YOU TO DO ALLBUT WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING? |
|
DETERMINE THE BEST DRUG FOR A PATIENT WITHOUT CONSULTING THE PROVIDER |
| |
WHEN USING EHR SOFTWARE, THE PROVIDER'S HOME PAGE FEATURE DOES NOT: |
|
AUTOMATICALLY POST LAB RESULTS INTO THE PATIENT'S RECORD |
| |
WHICH STATEMENT ABOUT THE INTERNET IS TRUE? |
|
SOME TYPE OF WEB BROWSER IS REQUIRED TO ACCESS WEB SITES ON THE INTERNET |
| |
MODERN COPY MACHINES: |
|
CAN BE PROGRAMED TO PERFORM FUNCTIONS SUCH AS RESIZING AND STAPLING |
| |
WHEN USING A FAX MACHINE, YOU SHOULD NOT: |
|
TRANSMIT MATERIAL WITHOUT A COVERPAGE |
| |
THE MOST COMMON FORMS OF DICTATION-TRANSCRIPTION EQUIPMENT USED IN THE PHYSICIAN'S OFFICE ARE THE ____ MACHINES. |
|
DESKTOP |
| |
AFTER TRANSCRIBING A PHYSICIAN'S RECORDING, YOU SHOULD: |
|
SAVE THE TAPE UNTIL THE PHYSICIAN APPROVES THE REPORT, AND THEN ERASE IT. |
| |
COMPARED TO INKJET PRINTERS, LASER PRINTERS: |
|
HAVE LOWER INK COSTS OVER TIME. |
| |
DAILY EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE INCLUDES ALL BUT WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING: |
|
ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS |
| |
WHAT IS A DISADVANTAGE OF CLUSTERING? |
|
IF ONE VISIT GETS OFF TRACK, IT MIGHT THROW THE ENTIRE APPOINTMENT FLOW OFF TRACK. |
| |
THE PRIMARY BENIFIT OF ____ IS THAT PATIENTS HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO PRESENT FOR COMPLAINTS THAT HAVE AN UNEXPECTED ONSET. |
|
WALK-IN/ OPEN HOURS SCHEDULING |
| |
THE MAIN DUSADVANTAGE OF SINGLE-BOOKING IS THAT: |
|
IF PATIENT'S PROBLEMS ARE EASILY ADDRESSED, THERE MAY BE GAPS IN THE SCHEDULE |
| |
WHICH METHOD OF SCHEDULING IS DESIGNED TO KEEP A CONTINUOUS FLOW OF PATIENTS COMING THROUGH THE OFFICE? |
|
STREAMING |
| |
WHEN USING A PAPER SCHEDULING SYSTEM, IF A PATIENT CANCELS AN APPOINTMENT AT THE LAST MINUTE, YOU SHOULD ___ THE ORIGINAL ENTRY. |
|
DRAW A SINGLE LINE THROUGH |
| |
WHEN YOU RECOGNIZE THAT A PATIENT IN THE WAITING ROOM WILL BE REQUIRED TO WAIT MUCH LONGER THAN ORIGINALLY EXPECTED, YOU SHOULD: |
|
NOTIFY THE PATIENT TACTFULLY AND OFFER THE OPTION TO RESCHEDULE |
| |
DURING A TELEPHONE SCREENING YOU SHOULD NOT: |
|
PARAPHRASE THE CALLER'S DESCRITION OF HIS OR HER SYMPTOMS |
| |
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS NOT A RECOMMENDED PRACTICE FOR MAINTAINING A SMOOTH SCHEDULE? |
|
BILL THE PATIENT'S INSURANCE COMPANY FOR ANY MISSED APPOINTMENTS |
| |
INSURANCE COMPANIES TYPICALLY REQUIRE PATIENTS TO OBTAIN A ____ BEFORE THEY WILL PAY FOR A VISIT TO A SPECIALIST. |
|
REFFERAL |
| |
WHEN SCHEDULING A HOSPITAL ADMISSION FOR A PATIENT, YOU SHOULD NOT PROVIDE: |
|
A GUESS OF THE DIAGNOSIS AND A PLAN OF CARE FOR THE UTILIZATION COMMITTEE REVIEW |
| |
IF YOU HAVE A PATIENT WHO IS HABITUALLY LATE, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT YOU: |
|
ASK THE OFFICE MANAGER TO DISCUSS THE SCHEDULING POLICY WITH THE PATIENT. |
| |
IF A SALES REPRESENTITIVE DROPS OFF A BOX OF COMPLIMENTARY ITEMS, YOU SHOULD: |
|
CONSULT WITH THE PHYSICIAN ABOUT WHAT TO DO WITH THEM. |
| |
WHEN SHOULD A CHARGE SLIP BE PREPARED AND ATTACHED TO A PATIENT'S CHART? |
|
BEFORE THE PATIENT IS SEEN |
| |
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS IS TRUE |
|
OFFICE POLICIES THAT PERTAIN TO PATIENT'S SHOULD BE OUTLINED AT THE INITIAL VISIT |
| |
PATIENT'S SHOULD NEVER BE EXPECTED TO UNDERGO INVASIVE PROCEDURES OR SURGERIES WITHOUT: |
|
PROVIDING INFORMED CONSENT |
| |
TO HELP A PATIENT DEVELOP A PAYMENT PLAN FOR ELECTIVE SURGERY, THE MEDICAL ASSISTANT SHOULD: |
|
REVIEW INSURANCE COVERAGE WITH THE PATIENT |
| |
A _____ SETS ASIDE A PORTION OF AN EMPLOYEE'S PRE-TAXABLE INCOME TO PAY FOR PROJECTED MEDICAL EXPENSES OR PRESCRIPTION MEDICATIONS. |
|
FLEXIBLE/MEDICAL SPENDING ACCOUNT |
| |
A COMPLETE AND ACCURATE MEDICAL RECORD PROVIDES LEGAL PROTECTION FOR: |
|
BOTH PATIENTS AND PHYSICIANS |
| |
A HIPPA SECURITY RULE AUDIT INCLUDES A REVIEW OF ALL BUT WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES? |
|
DRUG AUTHORIZATIONS |
| |
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING ARE SIMPLY A COLLECTION OF MEDICAL RECORDS COMPILED AND MAINTAINED BY AN INDIVIDUAL? |
|
PERSONAL HEALTH RECORDS (PHRs) |
| |
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS NOT AN ADVANTAGE OF EHRs? |
|
THEY ARE COMPLETELY ELIMINATE THE NECESSITY FOR PAPER RECORDS |
| |
WHEN THE PATIENT'S PAPER CHART IS OPENED FLAT, WHCIH OF THE FOLLOWING IS TYPICALLY FOUND ON THE RIGHT SIDE? |
|
PROGRESS NOTES |
| |
THE PATIENT CHART BELONGS TO THE: |
|
MEDICAL PRACTICE |
| |
WHEN RECORDING PROGRESS NOTES, THE SPECIFIC CHIEF COMPLAINT SHOULD BE: |
|
WRITTEN USING THE PATIENT'S OWN WORDS |
| |
LAB REPORTS SHOULD BE FILED IN _____ IN SEPERATE SECTION OF THE PATIENT CHART. |
|
CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER |
| |
WHAT DOES THE P IN SOAP STAND FOR? |
|
PLANS, FOR FURTHER STUDIES, TREATMENT, OR MANAGEMENT. |
| |
WHAT DOES THE I IN HPIP STAND FOR? |
|
IMPRESSION |
| |
WHAT DO THE TWO Ds IN CHEDDAR STAND FOR? |
|
DETAILS AND DRUGS |
| |
WHEN FILING RECORDS IN A NEW FILE CABINET, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT YOU: |
|
PLACE FILES IN THE BOTTOM DRAWERS FIRST |
| |
IN REGARD TO FILING, _____ IS DONE BY MARKETING THE INDEX IDENTIFIER ON THE PAPER TO BE FILED. |
|
CODING |
| |
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT FILING DIVIDERS OR GUIDES BE CONSTRUCTED OF _____ MATERIAL. |
|
HEAVY, STURDY |
| |
THE PRIMARY BENIFIT OF A _____ FILING SYSTEM IS THAT IT DISTRIBUTES FILES EVENLY OVER GIVEN SPACES. |
|
NUMERIC |
| |
THE PRIMARY DISADVANTAGE OF THE ______ FILING SYSTEM IS THA IT REQUIRES A DEGREE OF FAMILIARITY OF A CERTAIN AREA. |
|
GEOGRAPHIC |
| |
WHEN FILING ALPHEBETICALLY: |
|
HYPHENATED SURNAMES AND HYPHENATED FIRM NAMES ARE INDEXED AS ONE UNIT. |
| |
WHEN FILING ALPHEBETICALLY, IF TWO NAMES ARE IDENTICAL, THE ADDRESS IS USED TO MAKE THE FILING DECISION IN WHICH ORDER? |
|
STATE, CITY, STREET |
| |
WHICH FILING SYSTEM PROVIDES THE MOST PATIENT PRIVACY? |
|
NUMERICAL |
| |
WHEN YOU PURGE A FILE, YOU: |
|
CLEAN IT OUT |
| |
BLUE CROSS WAS ORIGINALY SET UP TO PAY FOR: |
|
HOSPITAL EXPENSES |
| |
IN A _____ PLAN, PATIENTS ARE ABLE TO SEE SPECIALISTS WITHOUT HAVING TO OBTAIN REFERRALS FROM ANOTHER PHYSICIAN. |
|
INDEMNITY-TYPE INSURANCE |
| |
BECAUSE A PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIAN (PCP) IN AN HMO MAKES REFERRALS AND APPROVES ADDITIONAL CARE IF NEEDED, HE OR SHE IS KNOWN AS THE: |
|
GATEKEEPER |
| |
WHICH TYPE OF HMO IS COMPOSED OF PROVIDERS WHO PRACTICE IN THEIR OWN INDIVIDUAL OFFICES AND RETAIN THEIR OWN STAFF AND OPERATIONS? |
|
INDEPENDENT PRACTICE ASSOCIATION (IPA) |
| |
PART ___ OF MEDICARE WAS CREATED TO PROVIDE COVERAGE FOR BOTH GENERIC AND BRAND NAME DRUGS. |
|
D |
| |
THE ONLY PRACTITIONERS THAT CAN CURRENTLY BILL MEDICARE WITH THE HARD COPY CMS-1500S ARE BUSINESSES WITH: |
|
FEWER THAN 10 FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES, INCLUDING PROVIDERS. |
| |
PHYSICIANS WHO TREAT PATIENT'S UNDER WORKERS' COMPENSATION PLANS ARE USUALLY REQUIRED TO REGISTER WITH THE STATE WORKERS CPOMPENSATION BOARD? |
|
ON AN ANNUAL BASIS |
| |
UNDER WORKERS' COMPENSATION, A PATIENT WHO HAS AN INDUSTRIAL INJURY IS BILLED: |
|
IF TREATMENT WAS GIVEN WITHOUT AUTHORIZATION |
| |
WHEN PATIENT'S WITOUT HEALTH INSURANCE ARE SEEN IN THE MEDICAL PRACTICE, THEY ARE C;ASSOFIED AS _____ PATIENTS. |
|
SELF PAY |
| |
HEALTH INSURANCE OFFERED BY PRIVATE COMPANIES TO PERSONS ELIGIBLE FOR MEDICARE BENEFITS AND SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED TO SUPPLEMENT SUCH AS BENEFITS IS CALLED: |
|
MEDIGAP |
| |
THE TERM ____ REFERS TO TE DISCOVERY OF THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF MONEY THAT A CARRIER WILL PAY FOR PRIMARY SURGERY, CONSULTATION SERVICES, AND SO ON. |
|
PREDETERMINATION |
| |
ONCE A PATIENT IS READY TO LEAVE THE HOSPITAL, ____ IS USED TO ENSURE THAT THE PATIENT IS BEING DISCHARGED TO THE MOST APPROPRIATE SETTING. |
|
DISCHARGE PLANNING |
| |
A PROVIDER MAY NOT CHARGE A PATIENT FOR: |
|
AN AMOUNT REIMBURSED AFTER ACCEPTING ASSIGNMENT |
| |
IDEALY, A PERSON IN EACH MEDICAL OFFICE IS DESIGNATED AS THE _____ AND IS EXPECTED TO MAINTAIN CURRENCY WITH INSURERS AND INSURANCE REGULATIONS |
|
CLAIMS FILER |
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THE INTERNATIONAL CLASSIFICATION OF DISEASES, 9TH REVISION, CLINICAL MODIFICATION (ICD-9-CM) WILL REMAIN IN USE IN THE UNITED STATES UNTIL OCTOBER 1 OF WHAT YEAR? |
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2013 |
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WHO PUBLISHES CURRENT PROCEDURAL TECHNOLOGY (CPT)? |
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THE AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION |
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AS A RESULT OF THE MEDICARE MODERNIZATION ACT OF 2004, NEW, REVISED, AND DELETED CODES MUST BE IMPLEMENTED EVERY YEAR ON WHICH DATE? |
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JANUARY 1 |
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WHICH LEVEL OF THE HEALTHCARE COMMON PROCEDURAL CODING SYSTEM (HCPCS) INCLUDES NATIONAL CODES? |
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LEVEL 2
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THE NATIONAL CODES ARE APPROVED AND MAINTAINED JOINTLY BY ALL BUT WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING ORGANIZATIONS? |
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NATIONAL HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION |
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WHICH HCPCS LEVEL 2 CODES ARE TEMPORARY CODES FOR PROCEDURES, SERVICES, AND SUPPLIES? |
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G CODES |
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A ___ IS USED TO INFORM THIRD-PARTY PAYERS THAT CIRCUMSTANCES FOR A PARTICULAR CODE HAVE BEEN ALTERED. |
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MODIFIER |
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THE EVALUATION AND MANAGEMENT (E/M) SECTION CODES ARE DIVIDED INTO ___ CATEGORIES OF PROVIDER SERVICES. |
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17 |
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WHEN CODING, THE PRIMARY REASON FOR THE OFFICE VISIT IS LISTED FIRST, AND OTHER REASONS ARE LISTED IN WHAT ORDER? |
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IN ORDER OF THEIR IMPORTANCE |
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WHEN CODING, YOU ISOLATE THE MAIN TERM FROM THE PROVIDERS STATEMENT AND THEN LOOK IT UP IN THE: |
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INDEX |
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ICD CODES ARE DESCRIPTIVE OF THE: |
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DISEASE OR CONDITION |
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