NHA CCMA MOCK EXAM 2 QUES. 1-25 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ALREADY PASSED A+

Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) mandates that individuals with disabilities are a. to be provided access to public services b. to be given opportunities for public housing c. not be discriminated against in obtaining employment d. to be provided means of telecommunication - CORRECT ANS C. to be given opportunities for public housing 2. Which of the following health care issues is NOT covered under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)? a. Increasing the portability of health insurance b. Addressing health care fraud and abuse c. Standardizing the electronic transmission of health data d. Outlining payment of Medicare and Medicaid - CORRECT ANS D. outlining payment of Medicare and Medicaid 3. Which of the following constitutes a breach of contract by a health care provider? a. Discontinuing treatment because the patient did not pay in a timely manner b. Discontinuing treatment because it is no longer needed c. Being formally discharged by the patient d. Withdrawing from the case due to patient noncompliance or an inability to serve the patient - CORRECT ANS A. discontinuing treatment because the patient did not pay in a timely manner 4. Under the doctrine of respondeat superior, who can potentially be held legally responsible for an act of negligence by a medical assistant? a. The medical assistant only b. The employer/provider only c. Both the medical assistant and the employer/provider d. The patient - CORRECT ANS C. both the medical assistant and the employer/provider 5. Touching a patient in a manner to which they have not consented is considered a tort of a. invasion of privacy b. battery c. libel d. slander - CORRECT ANS B. battery 6. All of the following minors (under age 18) are considered emancipated EXCEPT a minor who is a. a member of the armed forces b. financially responsible and no longer under parental care c. married d. being treated for a sexually transmitted disease - CORRECT ANS D. being treated for a sexually transmitted disease 7. Unless public safety is involved, what is required in all cases to release patient medical records after a subpoena is issued?