law and ethics ✨

The medical office has experience a breach of pt info involving 200 pt, including medicare pts. Which of the following should the medical office notify first regarding the beach

The affected pts,

Which of the following is an event that must be reported to a government agency

violence-related injury

Which of the following are typically included in an advance directive

do-not-resuscitate (DNR) orders, living-wills, health care proxies

A patient asks a medical assistant for the results of his last CBC test. Which of the following responses would best demonstrate professional rapport?

"Let me help you find someone who can help."

Which of these is a safeguard put in a place to help secure access to electronic Health record info

Protect passwords

The medical assistant is contacting a pt to request they make a follow up appt. Which of the following forms should the medical assistant verify prior to leaving this message on the pts voicemail

HIPAA Confidentiality and Privacy

Which federal regulation requires medical professionals to protect the privacy

And confidentiality of pts health info

HIPAA

In 1996, congress passed which of the following statutory laws to ensure that pt info and records will be kept confidential

HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)

A Pt calls the office to ask for ECG test results. The individual answering the phone should

Let the pt know that thhe results cannot be discussed over the phone.

A phlebotomist's failure to keep any or all privileged medical information private is called

breach of confidentiality

Which of the following is characteristic of an EMR system used by a medical office

It is the principal medical record used in healthcare facilities.

Purging is the act of

Moving a file from active to inactive

The pt who refuses to ay their medical bill at the establish rate after receiving health care services is in breach of which of the following

Contract

Which of the following regulates the time frame allowed for filing a lawsuit

statute of limitations

An adolescent who has bee legally granted the status of adulthood and no longer under the care of a parent or guardian is known as which of the following

Emancipated minor

The needle stick safety and prevention Act exists to protect healthcare workers from accidental exposure to

Blood borne pathogens

Which of the following protects a volunteer from liability when providing emergency care in a non healthcare setting

Good Samaritan Act

The mutual recognition of a license from one state to another is known as which of the following

reciprocity

The physician has a public duty to fulfill state. Reporting requirements in which of the following circumstances involving a pt (Select the 4 correct answers)

Death, Stab wound, Sexually transmitted infection, Elder abuse

A tort involving an open threat or attempt to do bodily harm to another is known as which of the following?

assault

A standard of behavior impacting the moral concept of right and wrong is known as which of the following?

ethics

The action of making damaging and/or false statements about the name or reputation of another person to a third party is known as which of the following?

defamation of character

A deliberate physical attack upon a person is called

battery

The study of controversial moral issues, questions, and or problems arising due to medical advance is known as which of the following

Bioethics

A coworker admitting to taking office drug samples home for personal use without permission violates standards of

Professional ethics

The statement, A Physician shall respect. The law is a part of which of the following

AMA Principles of Medical Ethics

Permission for treatment based on a full understanding of possible risks of unpreventable results is known as which of the following

informed consent

A 19 year old pt offers her arm to the medical assistant when she comes in with a blood reassure cuff and stethoscope. This is an example of

Implied consent

The document signed by a pt agreeing to have a venipuncture procedure after the phlebotomists explains the method, risks and consequences is called

Informed consent

Prior to performing a venipuncture, the phlebotomists explains the procedure to the pt and obtain their signature on which of the following

Informed consent

If a medical assistant collects a blood sample from a minor pt without obtaining parental consent, for which of the following cries would they most likely face charges.

Assault and Battery

Under recommendation of the physician, a pt has opted to undergo an invasive procedure. When serving as a witness to the ppt consent to treatment, the medical assistant is attesting to the fact that the

Pts signature was his her own

Healthcare services for the evaluation and management of a disease consistent with the standard of care are considered to be

a medical necessity.

Which of the following classifications of pt care is received at a medical facility on a walk in basis, where an overnight stay is not required

Outpatient

Which part of medicare covers hospitalization expenses

Part A

Which type of insurance begins direct payment to the pt after they have been injured and unable to work for a specific period of time

Disability

Which of the following lints, funded by the state and federal funds, exists to aid those with a limited or low income with health care costs

Medicaid

Which of the following government sponsored health insurance programs primarily older adults over 65 years of age

Medicare

Which of the following health care benefits plans primarily serves active duty and retired uniformed military service member and their families

TRICARE

Which of the following types of coverage provide protection up toa maximum limit in case of catastrophic or prolonged illness

Major medical

An added feature to a patient's insurance policy expanding or placing limits on standard coverage is a

rider.

Which of the following forms should be transmitted to obtain reimbursement

Following a physician office visit for. Pt with active Medicaid coverage

CMS 1500

The medical assistant should verify that which key item is included on the insurance from to received reimbursement

ICD 10 CM and CPT codes

When filing an electronic insurance claim, the medical assistant processes which of the following forms?

CMS-1500

A Pt sustained broken ribs in an automobile accident in which she was the passenger. After completion of an office follow up visit, which of the following should the medical office assistant submit the insurance claim to first

The drivers automobile insurance

Which of the following pt documents should a medical office assistant refer to in order to complete the pt information question block section of the CMS 1500 from

Registration from

If a provider charges for services that were not performed, it is considered

fraud

Hospitalization benefits under insurance plans are usually limited to a total monetary amount or a maximum number of

days

Which is the correct procedure for keeping an industrial pt financial and health records when the same physician is also seeing the reason as a private pt

Sepárate financial and health records must be used

A 64-year-old indigent veteran (recently diagnosed disabled but has a part-time job) receiving outpatient peritoneal dialysis was referred to his federal primary care provider for stomatitis. The patient then went to his PCP for an assessment plan and IV antibiotics. The patient died at 2:00 pm the following day, on his 65th birthday. Which of the following entities should be billed for the medical expenses?

TRICARE

Negligence by a health care professional is considered which of the following?

malpractice

Which of the following acts is considered an unintentional tort

negligence

An offense committed in violation of a public law is known as which of the following?

tort

A cardiac surgeon who provides testimony to a court for the purpose of verifying the standard of care was followed for a heart surgery, is referred to as which of the following?

expert witness

Which government agency oversees HIPAA

HHS (Department of Health and Human Services)

Which of the following indicates a medical office is compliant with Americans with disabilities Act

Providing hand rails in at least one restroom stall.

A standard of behavior impacting the moral concept of right and wrong is known as which of the following?

ethics

According to the DEA, which of the following describes schedule 1 drugs

High potential for abuse with no accepted medical use.

According to DEA regulations, which of the following is an appropriate disposal method for expired controlled prescription medication samples in the medical office?

Deliver the medication to a pharmacy.

Schedule 1 drugs are defined as

substances that have no accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse

According to the American hospital Association, if a spanish speaking pt requested a translator but was not provided one,it would be considered a violation of

Pts Bill of Rights

Which agency has authority over controlled substances, and requires physician

Registration to handle, espeses and prescribe them

Drug Enforcement Administration

Which of the following refers to and illness or injury occurring unexpectedly, requiring

Treatment

Acute

A Pt who is insured by an HMO calls the office stating he received a bill of 185. His deductible has already been met and he made the copayment of 10$ at the time of service. The HMO paid 80% of the charges. Which of the following parties is responsible for the remaining balance

The pt

Failure to act as the law obligates you to act, within the expected standard of care, is known as

breach of duty

Which of the following actions by the medical assistant demonstrates compliance with the ADA

ensure hallways to exam rooms remain free of obstructions

A medicare pt presents to an outpatient hospital facility for a scheduled hysterectomy. To which Medicare plan should the facility submit the claim

Medicare Part B

Which of the following are schedule IV drugs

antianxiety agents and hypnotics with a low potential for abuse

Which of the following regulations set the minimum standards for medical laboratory practice and quality

CLIA (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments)

A medical assistant is reviewing a pt encounter that is documented in the medical records prior to completing a CMS 1500 form. She notices that the physician upcoded the encounter. The medical office assistant has the ethical obligation to

Debate the code

Which federal agency is responsible for regulating safe workplace environments, including compliance with blood borne pathogen standards

OSHA

Which of the following is included in an exposure control plan

documentation of annual bloodborne pathogen training

While collecting a sample for HIV,HBV and HCV antibody tests, the Phlebotomists accidentally sticks his inter hen disconnecting the venipuncture. Which of the following be the phlebotomists immediate course of action

Wash the sit with soap and water for a minimum of 30 seconds

You are any employee in healthcare setting and you have noticed a couple of phlebotomists

Are bit using proper hand washing technique. What standards are being violated

OSHA

Which of the following is a requirement for a healthcare facility to be in a compliance with OSHA

annual employee safety training

Which of the following interventions is required by and employer, at no cost to the employee, following needlestick exposure

Provide a confidential medical Evaluation

Which of the following best best describes the proper way to clean up broken glass amplue

Use a broom and dust pan to sweep up the glass and fragments and place in a sharp container

When disposing of hazardous materials, the phlebotomist must adhere to the guidelines and standards set forth by

OSHA

A medical assistant complexes a blood collection using the evacuated system with a safety needle. The needle safety device is activated immediately following the collection. The needle is removed from the tube holder/adapter and discarded in a sharps container. Which of following best describes the medical assistants actions,

The medical assistant activated the needle safety device appropriately, but the needle and tube holder/adapter should to have been separated

Which of the following government agencies requires the medical office to develop an exposure control plan

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

When performing routine quality control for an autoclave,how frequently should the safety valve be checked to ensure it is functioning properly

monthly

An exposure control plan must be

written, reviewed, and updated annually.

A pt presents to the medical office stating the following, i was previously seen for a physical exam and EOB I received contained an error regarding my medical coverage. The doctor order blood screening for hypercholesterolemia, and im to out of my blood pressure meds. Which of the following questions should the medical office assistant ask the pt first.

did the doctor say you needed to be seen today

Which of the following agencies are physicians required to maintain registration with in order prescribe, dispense, or administer controlled substances

Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)

What is the best way to store paper charts

In a file cabinet with a lock

Which of the following types of licensure must a physician have and maintain to legally dispense, prescribe, or administer controlled substances

Narcotics

Which of the following regulations set the minimum standards for medical laboratory practice and quality

CLIA (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments)

The legal responsibility for an act or occurrence refers to which of the follo get

Liability ( is something one is obligated to do or an obligation required to be fulfilled by law)

What does ROÍ stand for in medical office

Release of information

The Health insurance Portability And Accountability Act of Requires the department of health and human services to adopt national standards to electronic health care transaction.

1996 ( The health insurance Portability and Accountability Act was passed in 1996)

Which color is excluded from safety data sheets

Orange

( The colors used in safety data sheets are blue,red,yellow, and white )

Which of the following is accurate regarding CLIA

All locations performing CLIA waved tests must obtain a certificate

The entitlement to fair treatment under la is known as which of the following

Due process

A Certified medical assistant must maintain their credentials through which of the following methods

continuing education