Textbook Questions
NCCT/CMA Questions
Part 1
NCCT/CMA Questions
Part 2
Vocabulary
Critical Thinking
100
Which of the following created federal laws to protect healthcare workers from health hazards on the job?  A. FDA B. OSHA C. EPA D. FCC E. MSDS
What is B. OSHA?
100
A medical procedure cannot be performed on a patient until the doctor obtains __________________. a. confidentiality b. informed consent c. insurance authorization d. vital statitics
What is b. informed consent?
100
Which of the following is a federal regulation that requires health care professionals to protect the privacy and confidentiality of patients’ health information? A. OSHA B. CLIA C. CMS D. HIPAA
What is d. HIPAA?
100
When a healthcare practitioner fails to exercise ordinary care and the patient is injured, the practitioner may be charged with ________.
What is negligence?
100
Which of the following patients can give informed consent?  A. A 14-year- old girl who needs abdominal surgery B. A 24-year- old man who is mentally challenged C. A 17-year- old boy who lives with his parents D. A 16-year- old girl who is married and self-supporting E. A 15-year- old boy who has an STI
What is D. A 16-year- old girl who is married and self-supporting?
200
For which of the following services is it ethical for a physician to bill?  A. An office visit B. Dispensing a drug C. Making a referral D. Office pamphlets E. Parking access
What is A. An office visit?
200
Touching someone without permission is called: a. Medical malpractice b. Invasion of privacy c. Slander d. Assault and Battery
What is d. Assault and Battery?
200
HIPAA requirements only apply to doctors and nurses, not to other staff of the care provider. a. True b. False
What is b. false?
200
A crime that is punishable by a fine or imprisonment in a facility other than a federal prison for 1 year or less is known as a(n) ________.
What is misdemeanor?
200
A physician reports a case of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) to the state. This is ____.  A. negligence B. breach of contract C. the physician's public duty D. lack of confidentiality E. invasion of privacy
What is C. the physician's public duty?
300
Speaking in such a way as to negatively influence others against an individual is an example of  A. invasion of privacy. B. defamation of character. C. fraud. D. battery. E. assault.
What is B. defamation of character?
300
A medical assistant is at a bar with her close friend and they get to talking about work. The medical assistant infoms her friend that the friend's teacher was in the doctor's office getting checked out for kindey stones. This is not a breach of confidentiality since it was a private communitcation between the medical assistant and her friend. a. True b. False
What is b. false?
300
Who owns a patient's medical record? a. The patient b. The physician c. The Legal Counsel of the Office d. No one owns a medical record.
What is b. physician?
300
16. The term res ipsa loquitur refers to cases in which the ____.  A. patient has a previously existing condition B. doctor's mistake is completely obvious C. patient has already filed a lawsuit D. doctor's error was caused by faulty record keeping E. patient failed to follow medical advice
What is B. doctor's mistake is completely obvious?
300
A surgical incision is reopened after a patient starts to show signs of internal bleeding. It is discovered that the surgeon did not complete closure of all severed capillaries at the operative site. This is an example of ____.  A. delayed treatment B. poor patient healing C. malpractice D. inappropriate postoperative care E. abandonment
What is C. malpractice?
400
A medical practice model that is authorized by state law to act as a single entity is a ____.  A. partnership. B. group practice. C. professional corporation. D. sole proprietorship. E. clinic.
What is C. professional corporation?
400
A 17 year old woman who is married arrives at the emergency department of a hospital with an injured arm. Who must consent to any treatment since this patient is a minor? a. Spouse and Minor b. Parent c. Patient d. The parent and the patient
What is c. patient?
400
A woman is being accused of failure to pay her medical bills. Which of the following classifications of law is she violating? a. Criminal Law b. Civil Law c. Felony d. Family Law
What is b. civil law?
400
the HIPAA ________ specifies how patient information is protected on computer networks, the Internet, storage media, and extranets.
What is security rule?
400
Mrs. Higgins is in the office because of a severe sinus infection, and the physician orders an antibiotic injection. Jerome, the office assistant, prepares the injection, but when Mrs. Higgins sees the needle, she exclaims, "No! You are not going to stick me with that needle!" Jerome replies soothingly, "It's for your own good, Mrs. Higgins" and proceeds to give the shot. Jerome is guilty of ____.  A. battery B. fraud C. invasion of privacy D. assault E. false imprisonment
What is A. battery?
500
Which of the following is an example of an implied contract?  A. Employment contract B. Housekeeping/maintenance contract C. Lease agreement D. Making a medical appointment E. Partnership agreement
What is D. Making a medical appointment?
500
The Common Law source of laws is: a. Derived from Customs and Judicial Decisions b. Derived from the US. Constitution c. Derived from State/Federal Legislation d. None of the above
What is a. derived from customs and judicial decisions?
500
A physician must have the patient’s permission in writing to reveal any confidential information, except for which one of the following? A.Gunshot wound B.Anorexia C.Drug addiction D.Pregnancy
What is a. gunshot wound?
500
The process used by various organizations, including insurance carriers, to ensure that healthcare providers are appropriately qualified to provide services is ________.
What is credentialing?
500
You overhear a coworker talking with your supervisor about a person who is being interviewed for employment. Your coworker says, "Are you sure you want to hire her? I know her slightly, and it seems she has a new boyfriend every week. I wouldn't be surprised if she has AIDS."Your coworker is guilty of ____.  A. assault B. slander C. fraud D. invasion of privacy E. libel
What is B. slander?
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