Medical Law and Ethics
An MA should identify that which of the following regulates blood and urine testing?
CLIA (Clinical laboratory Improvement Amendments)
Claims adjudication for the third party payer
ac, a.c / pc, p.c
Before meals / After meals
Which of the following timelines is suggested for individuals to test for colorectal cancer?
45
Which of the following artifacts is a result of patient movement with breathing?
Wandering Baseline
Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act.
Which of the following reports is used to show health care service charge amounts that are outstanding to the organization
A/R aging report
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With
Which of the following screenings would be recommended for a 65 year old male who has a history of smoking?
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Which of the following waves represents atrial depolarization?
P Wave
Which of the following basic elements of negligence protects a provider if they fail to provide care after hours involving an emergency situation to a citizen of the community whom is not an established patient?
Duty of Care
What is listed on a Super Bill?
Diagnosis codes
Procedure Preformed
Treatment given
Charges of services provided
B.I.D / T.I.D
Twice daily, Three times daily
Which of the following might be a result of ineffective communication between medical providers during transition of care?
Rehospitalization
Where should the black limb lead be placed?
the left arm
Res Ipsa Loquitur means...
Latin: "The thing speaks for itself"
Used when a patients injury is presented as evidence of medical negligence.
What age do you have to be to receive medicare?
65+
Icter
Jaundice
Which of the following is a social determinant that cam prevent a patient from meeting their needs?
Adequate Transportation
Which of the following demonstrates how somatic tremors can differentiate from 60 cycle interference?
Somatic tremors produce irregular spikes
What is a Sentinel Event?
An unexpected occurrence that results in death or serious injury, could be psychological or physical.
Sentinel means: Soldier who stands guard.
What is the TILA Act?
(Truth in lending Act): Requires that patients be told in advance the total amount of cost of payment plans and payment due dates and late fees. It is signed by both the patient and the provider
Spondyl
Vertebra (backbone)
Which of the following is the best method to instruct a patient to remember to take their medications each day?
Utilize medication boxes that are arranged for the week
What is the function of the Bundle of His, and where is it located?
Carries electrical impulses to the walls of ventricles.
It is located in the upper part of the wall between the left and right ventricles