Legal and Ethical Issues
In the United States, law is predominantly derived from:
legislative bodies
___ is the interchange of information through thoughts, feelings, messages, or perceptions as by speech, gestures, writing, or behavior.
Communication
The "H" in the "THINK" acronym stands for:
Is it HELPFUL?
Another term to describe the reason for the visit is:
chief complaint
In general, the term EMR (electronic medical records) refers to:
One of those intangible elements of life we deal with on a daily basis is known as:
Issues such as medication errors, coworker tardiness, or patient complaints should be brought to the attention of whom?
The clinic manager
A good tip to keep your computer virus-free is to:
never open any executable or script file (files with .exe or .vbs suffixes).
One of the most widely used methods of charting, appropriate for most types of patient encounters, is the:
SOAP note
How often should staff meetings be held?
at least once a month
The purpose of a Good Samaritan Act is to:
protect the medical provider who gives emergency care from liability for any civil damages.
Procrastination is...
a threat to efficency
On average it takes a person about how long to pick up on your attitude from listening to the tone of your voice?
10 seconds
With this type of insurance plan, you receive more comprehensive benefits by using network providers - doctors, hospitals, and other health care providers - that participate in the plan, and you do not need to select a primary care physician.
PPO
Improper setup of workstations or repetitive use of computer equipment (ex. keyboarding) can...
result in physical injury.
Which code of ethics is comprehensive, addressing the provider's conduct in interprofessional relations, hospital relations, confidentiality, fees, records, and professional rights?
AMA Code of Medical Ethics
Most definitions of critical thinking are based on cognitive theories from ___, ___ and___, ___ and ___.
Piaget, Bloom and Kohlberg, King and Kitchner
A form that is HIPAA compliant and used to release personal information with the signed consent of the patient is known as the:
Release of Information form.
Which is the third step in filing, and is done by marking the index identifier on the papers to be filed?
Coding
Who is usually responsible for coordinating the move when a medical practice changes locations?
the office manager
When a motor vehicle accident involves a death and the driver is under the influence of alcohol or drugs, what is the most common charge?
Involuntary manslaughter
Maligner is...
deliberately pretending to be sick to avoid dealing with situations that are unpleasant or cause anxiety.
A method of informing the patient of how to reach the provider must be available 365 days a year, which is why a(n) ___ is often used.
answering service
What is the name of the act, law, or statute, under provision of the Affordable Care Act that requires companies that make drugs, medical devices, and biological medicines to report payments and items of value given to physicians and teaching hospitals?
The Sunshine Act
HL7 Protocols are...
the standard for exchanging information between medical applications.