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CMAA Practice Exam #2 with correct Answers 2023
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CMAA Practice Exam #2 with correct Answers 2023None of the above - Answer- Legally, a physician: A. May not refuse to accept a patient if he or she chooses
B. May refuse to provide follow-up care after treatment is initiated
C. Must provide a medical history to the patient's insurance company if the insurance company so requests
D. None of the above
The patient must sign a release form - Answer- In order to release medical information to another source:
A. The patient must deliver the records to the requestor
B. The patient must sign a release form
C. The insurance company must request the records in writing
D. The physician must sign a release
all of the above - Answer- In order for a contract to be enforceable, the contract must include:
A.an offer B.a consideration C. an acceptance D. all of the above
until the patient reaches the age of majority plus the number of years for the statue of limitations in that particular state - Answer- The medical record of a patient who is a minor should be kept:
A. indefinatley-no medical records should ever be destroyed B. until the patient becomes 18 years of age
C. until the patient becomes 21 years of age
D. until the patient reaches the age of majority plus the number of years for the statue of limitations in that particular state
the doctor - Answer- The medical record is owned by:
A. the state
B.the federal government C.the patient
D. the doctor
risk management - Answer- Establishing and maintaining policies and procedures that protect the medical office and staff from lawsuits is called:
A. prioritizing B. risk management C. liability protection
D.policies and procedures
the time period allowed for beginning a lawsuit for malpractice - Answer- Statue of limitations refers to:
A. the limits of a particular practice
B.the limits of a particular doctor
C. the time period allowed for beginning a lawsuit for malpractice
D. the statue which allows patients to bring a lawsuit
the medical terminology used in the record - Answer- It is important for patients to understand their responsibility in relation to their medical record. The patient needs to understand all of the following EXCEPT:
A. how the record is accessed
B. the medical terminology used in the record C. ownership of the record
D. purpose of the medical record
records should not be left hanging around the office - Answer- Confidentiality of the patient record means that;
A.the information of the record is disscused only among the office staff B. patients may read their own records anytime they wish
C. records should not be left hanging around the office
D.only the doctor may have access to the patient record
before the patient has been administered any medication - Answer- For office surgery, a
consent form must be signed: A. before the patient has been administered any medication B. right after the procedure
C. just prior to the procedure D. all of the above
living will - Answer- Mabel, a terminal patient, is adamant that should she become incompetent, no " heroic" measures should be taken. This would be detailed in Mebel's:
A. living will
B. durable power of attorney
C. advance directives
D. last will and testament
both A and C - Answer- In most states, a physician is required to report:
A. death
B. ear infections
C. specific infectious, communicable,or contagious diseases
D. both A and C is told by the physician of any risks, hazards, or possible complications with treatment in
terms that the patient fully understands - Answer- Informed consent is established when
the patient:
A. dictates his or her consent to the medical assistant, who copies the agreement onto his medical chart, and then the patient signs it
B. Is told by the physician of any risks, hazards, or possible complications with the treatment in terms that the patient fully understands C. is told in great techincal detail about the treatment or operation
D. signs a " permission to operate" form
Unacceptable, because doctors must give their permission to release test results - Answer- The medical assistant knows that Hazel Dexter wanted her test results as soon
as possible. The medical assistant called Hazel before the doctor had seen the test results. The practice is considered:
A. Acceptable, because patients want their test results immediately
B. Unacceptable, because doctors must give their permission to release test results
C. Acceptable, because it saves the doctor time
D. Unacceptable, because it could be a breach of confidentiality
The parents of a patient who is a child - Answer- Medical assistants can usually give negative test results over the phone to:
A. Family members of the patient who call inquiring about the patient's status
B. The parents of a patient who is a child
C. The person or friend who referred the patient to the doctor
D. The boyfriend of a 17-year-old patient
CLIA - Answer- The legislation that was developed by the Department of Health and Human Services in 1988 to oversee the work of all clinical laboratories is known by the acronym:
A. HHS
B. JCAHO
C. HCFA
D. CLIA
Coverage for Medicare deductible and patient portion of bill - Answer- What is the purpose of Medigap insurance?
A. Coverage for Medicare deductible and patient portion of bill
B. Coverage for Medicare deductible only
C. Coverage for patients who do not participate in Medicare Part B
D. Coverage for charges not allowed by Medicare
$240.00 - Answer- The doctor, who participates in Medicare, performs a service for a woman. He ordinarily charges $350 for this service. The woman has met her deductible for the current year. The Medicare allowable charge for the service is $300.00. Medicare will pay:
A. $300.00
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