US Healthcare & Insurance
What government-funded insurance covers people 65+ or permanently disabled?
Medicare
What is the largest component of a clinical lab's operating budget?
Salaries
What certificate is needed to perform a KOH prep in an exam room?
PPM CLIA certificate
Which leadership style is best during a hurricane or emergency?
Authoritarian
What domain involves emotional intelligence and professionalism?
Affective
What state and federally funded program supports low-income individuals?
Medicaid
What kind of budget is used to purchase high-cost items like analyzers?
Capital Budget
Who enforces CLIA regulations?
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Which style is employee-centered and consultative?
What domain requires manual dexterity?
Psychomotor
True or False: The U.S. has the best health outcomes globally.
What type of cost varies depending on workload?
Variable cost
Which CLIA certificates do NOT require proficiency testing?
Waived
What is the disadvantage of working in teams?
Takes time for members to become effective
What does ASCP certification represent?
Certification – voluntary, post-graduation
What type of care plan limits patient cost-sharing and requires referrals?
Managed care plan
Which expense would NOT be in an operating budget: reagents, salaries, or new analyzers?
New analyzers
Which of the following is NOT a CLIA requirement: QC, proficiency testing, reagent expiration labeling, or using up-to-date procedures?
Reagent expiration labeling
What law is violated if a lab gives free waste removal in exchange for referrals?
Anti-Kickback law
Which state in the tri-state area requires licensure for MLS professionals?
New York
What goal does managed care primarily aim to achieve?
Ensure quality and cost-effective care
What system provides hospitals an incentive to reduce costs?
Prospective payment system
Under CLIA, how are tests categorized?
By complexity
What leadership action involves solving problems with staff in the Emergency Dept?
Directing function of supervision
What taxonomy level is "Create an operating budget"?
Synthesis