Midterm Exam

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Question #1

Some of the seven core measures of EHR use that reflect the many dimensions of practice efficiency are:

A Teamwork for orders

B All answers are correct.

C Time on prescriptions

D Time on documentation.

Question #2

Trained medical assistants may be employed in ambulatory setting of imaging centers.

A FALSE

B TRUE

Question #3

Earlier this year, The Department of Health and Human Services announced it reached a $65,000 settlement with______________ Hospital, which resolved potential violations of the HIPAA right of access standard.

A California- based Dignity Health

B Florida-based Community

C Massachusetts-based Arbour

D New York-based Cedars Sinai

Question #4

A medical assistant should avoid dark- or brightly colored nail polish.

A FALSE

B TRUE

Question #5

The HIPAA’s Notice of Privacy Practices must be provided to patients by the third office visit.

A FALSE

B TRUE

Question #6

___________ are internal communication pieces that are used in many offices.

A Texs

B Emails

C Portfolios

D Memos

Question #7

Disadvantages of electronic health records include all of the following except:

A cost.

B need for staff training.

C potential software damage.

D increased use of paper.

Question #8

The physical medical record legally belongs to the physician.

A FALSE

B TRUE

Question #9

When speaking with patients, follow these basic guidelines:

A Speak with caring, pleasant voice.

B Monitor the speed of your speech.

C All answers are correct.

D Pronounce words correctly.

Question #10

When communicating with a patient, it is not important to understand clearly what they are saying.

A FALSE

B TRUE

Question #11

Jeri Collins, an established patient, states that she has been vomiting for 24 hours. Where would this information be documented in her chart using the SOAP format?

A As part of the assessment component

B As part of the subjective component

C As part of the plan component

D As part of the objective component

Question #12

Which of the following illustrate(s) correct capitalization?

A Tissue

B Valium

C Diazepam

Question #13

Which of the following is NOT one of Kubler-Ross’ Stages of Loss:

A Silence.

B Anger.

C Depression

D Bargaining.

E Denial.

Question #14

A neurologist performs surgery on the brain and nervous system.

A TRUE

B FALSE

Question #15

The American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) Code of Ethics serves as a guide for moral and ethical conduct for individuals employed in the medical assisting profession.

A FALSE

B TRUE

Question #16

Which of the following is NOT included in a patient’s medical record?

A Patient’s evaluation

B Patient’s criminal record

C Change in patient’s condition

D Patient’s treatment

Question #17

In a letter, the continuation line includes::

A only the name of the recipient.

B your name and the date of the letter.

C the physician’s name and the date of the letter.

D name of the recipient and the date of the letter.

Question #18

To keep patients and staff safe from COVID-19, many hospitals, clinics and medical practices are currently directing patients to wait in their cars before their doctor appointments.

A TRUE

B FALSE

Question #19

Prescription privileges for some health care providers can vary from state to state.

A FALSE

B TRUE

Question #20

The correct format for typing a telephone number is:

A (888) 444-3333, Ext. 4210.

B 888-444-3333. extension 4210.

C 888.444.333; 4210.

D 888.444-333 ext. 4210.

Question #21

When typing a letter for a physician, you should:

A type the intercap in all small letters.

B type the intercap in all capital letters.

C replace the intercap with the term spelled out entirely.

D type the intercap exactly as it was written.

Question #22

Patient has congestive heart failure. Which physician will she visit?

A Hematologist.

B Dermatologist.

C Cardiologist.

D Nephrologist.

Question #23

When examining toys in the pediatric waiting room, Trina Fernandez, RMA, notices a small LEGO® building set left behind by a patient. She should:

A remove the item because it could be considered a choking hazard.

B wash the building set before putting it back in the waiting room.

C label the toy as property of the medical office.

D leave it in the waiting room and place a sign next to it indicating that it is a lost-and-found item.

Question #24

Text messaging is always inappropriate in a medical office.

A FALSE

B TRUE

Question #25

Speakerphones should only be used in private areas of the medical office.

A FALSE

B TRUE

Question #26

The Americans with Disabilities Act is enforced by the:

A US Department of Justice

B Department of Public Health

C Federal Disability Commission

D Federal Disability Commission

E OSHA

Question #27

Electronic and paper records in many medical offices are arranged in what is known as a ____________ where similar information is kept together or information from similar sources is grouped together.

A problem oriented medical records (POMR)

B quantitative medical records.

C OSHA medical records

D source-oriented medical record (SOMR)

Question #28

Telephone and reception management, appointment management, written communications, health information management, computer use, and medical office management are what kind of duties?

A scholastic

B clinical

C medical

D administrative

Question #29

The most important documents in a medical office are:

A appointment calendar.

B CLIA certification.

C patients’ medical records.

D tax documents.

Question #30

Protected health information must be protected in which form?

A paper

B electronic

C All answers are correct.

D oral form

Question #31

You should allow at least 2 hours each day for buffer time.

A TRUE

B FALSE

Question #32

You have received written notification that the 10-year-old Wilson twins are moving to another state and are no longer patients. Their parents have requested that copies of their medical records be sent to their new doctor. The statute of limitations in your state is 3 years. How long should you keep the original records?

A 2 years

B 3 years

C 11 years

D 8 years

Question #33

If an assistant works for a surgeon, it will be primary care physician’s responsibility to schedule surgery for patients.

A TRUE

B FALSE

Question #34

Computerized scheduling requires no training.

A FALSE

B TRUE

Question #35

Which of the following is NOT a proper method of record disposal?

A outsourcing to a record disposal company

B shredding

C Throwing away in the office trash.

Question #36

To eliminate confusion, there should be only one copy of the schedule, and it should not be duplicated or distributed.

A FALSE

B TRUE

Question #37

Motivating patients to schedule care and ensuring they arrive to receive it are essential to managing the health of a medical practice’s population.

A FALSE

B TRUE

Question #38

The first impression is established from the first moments of contact and will dictate the perceived quality of the overall experience.

A FALSE

B TRUE

Question #39

Miscommunication about medications can have fatal consequences.

A TRUE

B FALSE

Question #40

Mr. Kennedy is an 86-year-old patient who is hearing impaired. The medical assistant should communicate by:

A enunciating clearly while talking directly to him in good light.

B shouting at him

C turning away from him when talking.

D never touching him

Question #41

Patient treated in an ambulatory care facility is in a(n)

A Residence

B Inpatient facility.

C Outpatient facility.

D None of the above.

Question #42

Radiology reports contain medications patient is taking.

A TRUE

B FALSE

Question #43

To be successful, the medical office must run like a(n):

A business

B daycare

C service agency

D government office

Question #44

If Mrs. Johnson’s appointment is at 16:30 hours, what time will she be coming in?

A 4:30 PM

B 4:30 AM

C 6:30 PM

D 4:00 PM

Question #45

Even when providers, insurance companies, and app developers are focused on compliance with the various privacy and security requirements, PHI can still be compromised, but it is less likely. Common mishaps occur in a number of ways:

A Employees errors. Human errors can occur in any setting. It can be an employee discussing patient information out loud in a non-private setting, clicking on a link that allows a virus or ransomware attack, or accidentally entering an incorrect phone number and sending information to the wrong person. This isn’t limited to technology-related issues but privacy in general.

B Failure to monitor. Any organization that maintains PHI electronically should have a process for routinely reviewing who is accessing sensitive information and following up on any questionable access. Audit trails are part of any good security structure.

C All answers are possible.

D Failure to conduct a comprehensive risk assessment that includes the various apps and networked devices where PHI is stored or transmitted.

Question #46

Telehealth and virtual care soared during the COVID-19 pandemic as patients and providers avoided in-person interactions.

A TRUE

B FALSE

Question #47

In addition to duty and direct cause, the plaintiff in a negligence lawsuit must prove which of the following?

A Dereliction of duty

B A standard of care was not met.

C Good faith was intended.

D Permanent injury resulted from the act.