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A wide range of topics related to medical office procedures and practices, including patient privacy and confidentiality, infection control, medical equipment and instruments, patient education, medical record keeping, billing and coding, and emergency response protocols. Detailed information on various medical office tasks and responsibilities, highlighting the importance of following established protocols and regulations to ensure the highest standards of patient care and safety. The content is structured in a question-and-answer format, addressing common scenarios and best practices that medical assistants and other healthcare professionals should be familiar with. By studying this document, readers can gain a comprehensive understanding of the essential knowledge and skills required to effectively manage the day-to-day operations of a medical office and provide quality patient-centered care.
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Endometriosis is an abnormal condition of the female - Correct Answer-reproductive system A CANCEROUS TUMOR IS - Correct Answer-carcinoma CARDIALGIA IS - Correct Answer-HEART PAIN INFLAMATION OF A VEIN IS - Correct Answer-PHLEBITIS PATHOLOGY IS THE STUDY OF - Correct Answer-disease SUBCUTANEOUS TISSUE IS - Correct Answer-BENEATH THE SKIN REMOVAL OF THE STOMACH IS A/AN - Correct Answer-gastrectomy Hyperopia - Correct Answer-farsightedness Elevated temperature is - Correct Answer-Hyperpyrexia The abbreviation of CHF means - Correct Answer-congestive heart failure Neuritis - Correct Answer-inflammation of a nerve Informed consent must be given by patients before they - Correct Answer-are given anesthesia for a minor surgery The abbreviation ac means - Correct Answer-before meals STAT MEANS - Correct Answer-immediately Pertaining to the back - Correct Answer-dorsal Proximal means - Correct Answer-nearest the point of origin The largest bone in the body is the - Correct Answer-Femur Food is absorbed into the body in the - Correct Answer-small intestine An abnormal condition of the pancreas is - Correct Answer-diabetes
The transfer of gases in the respiratory system takes place in the - Correct Answer- alveoli The pacemaker of the heart is the - Correct Answer-S A Node The main organ of the urinary system is/are the - Correct Answer-Kidney Three tiny bones in the middle war are called the - Correct Answer-Ossicles HCPCS are codes developed to identify - Correct Answer-services/supplies not in CPT- 4 Necessary traits for the medical assistant include - Correct Answer-empathy Body language is an example of - Correct Answer-nonverbal communication In California, the medical assistant may administer which of the following procedures - Correct Answer-intramuscular injections By law in California, all medical assistants shall receive training in - Correct Answer- infection control When one state accepts another states license this is known as - Correct Answer- reciprocity The two main types of law are - Correct Answer-civil and criminal When the physician has explained a procedure the risk and whether the are alternative to the patient this is called - Correct Answer-Informed consent Arbitration - Correct Answer-Mediating a dispute Misfeasance, malfeasance and malpractice are forms of - Correct Answer-negligence Physicians in California are required by law to report - Correct Answer-Abuse A housekeeper is a job classification which has - Correct Answer-Occupational exposure Under CAL-OSHA, an exposure control plan must include - Correct Answer-record keeping of occupational injuries Reportable disease and conditions include - Correct Answer-Gonorrhea The medical record can be released when - Correct Answer-There is a signed release
Under the control substance act schedule || drugs - Correct Answer-Are written on special Rx blanks When instruction a specific procedure to a patient it is most important that the medical Assistant - Correct Answer-Show the patient what to do When giving a patient instructions for a 24 hour urine collection, you should - Correct Answer-provide a collection container with written orders Follow-up instructions for wound care would include - Correct Answer-How to recognize complications Special diets may be needed for patients with - Correct Answer-emphysema Hemoccult instructions would include - Correct Answer-Correct dietary modification When a patient has a hearing impairment you should - Correct Answer-Face the patient directly when speaking A patient from a different culture may need - Correct Answer-translated procedure Patient sign-in sheets used in a medical practice should only contain - Correct Answer- Patient's first names as they sign in A medical practice may call patients by first name as long as they - Correct Answer- Have permission to call them by first name Patients of a medical practice must have acknowledgement of their privacy in the form of a/an - Correct Answer-Written signature and initials on notice The cycle the chain of infection explains how - Correct Answer-pathogens transmit disease from person to person The sheets the contain information about chemicals lists hazards precautions and manufacturers information are called - Correct Answer-MSDS files Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) includes - Correct Answer-gowns, face shields, gloves A tympanic thermometer is an electronic thermometer that is used for temperatures taken - Correct Answer-In the ear Visual acuity measures a person's sight at specific distances - Correct Answer-Snellen chart
Three instruments used in basic physical exams are - Correct Answer-reflex hammer, tuning fork, stethoscope The term menstruation refers to - Correct Answer-Blood pressure Patients education is important because it - Correct Answer-Teaches patients that CPR and FA Are necessary When interviewing a patient to obtain their medical history the first step would be to ensure - Correct Answer-adequate time for interview In the lithotomy position the patient would be draped with a - Correct Answer-wide drape A percussion hammer is used to check for - Correct Answer-reflex action The test that is used to access a patients lung function is - Correct Answer-Spirometer electrocardiography is used as a diagnostic tool to detect - Correct Answer-Heart dysfunction When laboratory procedures are performed in a medical office, there must be a strict adherence to - Correct Answer-CLIA and OSHA standards The urine specimen that is most concentrated is the - Correct Answer-First morning The most common site for capillary puncture in adults is the - Correct Answer-Middle finger Records for dispensing/administration of controlled drugs must be kept for a minimum of
When responding to an office emergency - Correct Answer-remain calm and follow office protocol The use of and AED is for patients who are - Correct Answer-In cardiac arrest Four message sources in the medical office are - Correct Answer-answering service, voice mail, e-mail, fax machine The receptionist area should have - Correct Answer-Comfortable and durable furniture A patient should be roomed at arrival if they have the following - Correct Answer- Influenza When taking a telephone message, you should have a list of - Correct Answer- Questions concerning a patients condition When setting up a daily matrix for appointments scheduling leave daily time slots open for - Correct Answer-Acutely I'll patients Three ways to remain patients of their appointment are - Correct Answer-Appointment cards, mailed cards telephone In a modified block letter format each paragraph is - Correct Answer-Indented five spaces Registered mail is used when you are sending - Correct Answer-A priority mail package that is valuable Email electronic mail is now used to - Correct Answer-Send work related messages Computers are used In the medical office for - Correct Answer-Insurance filing and patient billing Proper medical record entries are necessary as they are used for - Correct Answer- legal documentation Terminal digit filing uses group of numbers read - Correct Answer-From right to left The daysheet is a - Correct Answer-Daily record of changes and payment Examples of accounts payable would be - Correct Answer-rent, utilities, payroll A cashiers check is a special check sold to a customer by - Correct Answer-financial institutions
Federal regulations require that a sign be posted in the office to inform patients of - Correct Answer-Their rights as a patient One of the most common ways of collecting over due accounts is - Correct Answer- Phoning a patient to let them know a payment is due The list of charges for a medical practice is called a - Correct Answer-fee schedule Common methods for determining insurance payments are - Correct Answer-Capitation, UCR RVS When a patients has dual insurance plans working together to determine payment that is called - Correct Answer-Coordination of benefits A group of physicians who have a contract to provide services to subscribers of a plan for a set fee are part of a/an - Correct Answer-PPO Medicare claims are processed by regional insurance companies called - Correct Answer-fiscal intermediaries The form that the patients signs to give the physician permission to disclose health information and insurance carrier is called - Correct Answer-Release of information When using ICD-9 coding, E-codes provide a supplemental classification for - Correct Answer-Circumstances/conditions as cause of injury/adverse effects An additional code composed of a hyphen plus two digits is called a/an - Correct Answer-Modifier Cysto- is a prefix meaning - Correct Answer-bladder The term for narrowing is - Correct Answer-Stenosis Gastrectomy is the term for excision of the - Correct Answer-stomach The abbreviation meaning two times a day is - Correct Answer-bid Indicated the correctly spelled word - Correct Answer-Pharyngitis Communication with patients can be improved by - Correct Answer-providing privacy A trained medical assistant is able to - Correct Answer-assist with minor surgery a patients photo was made public without her permission. This is called - Correct Answer-invasion of privacy
patient instruction sheets are used to - Correct Answer-prevent misunderstanding The best time to perform a Brest exam - Correct Answer-Monthly hyper - Correct Answer-increased Nephro - Correct Answer-Kidney Auto - Correct Answer-Self ostero - Correct Answer-bone Dys - Correct Answer-Painful Litho - Correct Answer-Stone Brady - Correct Answer-Slow Chole - Correct Answer-gallbladder Macro - Correct Answer-Large Gastro - Correct Answer-Stomach Arthro - Correct Answer-Joint Tachy - Correct Answer-Foot Throaco - Correct Answer-Chest Hypo - Correct Answer-Decreased Mammo - Correct Answer-Breast Veno - Correct Answer-Vein Hepato - Correct Answer-Liver Hemo - Correct Answer-Blood Ophthalmo - Correct Answer-Eye Trans - Correct Answer-through, across -oma - Correct Answer-tumor
-algia - Correct Answer-Pain -ectomy - Correct Answer-surgical removal -itis - Correct Answer-inflammation -ology - Correct Answer-study of -emia - Correct Answer-blood condition -tomy - Correct Answer-incision -osis - Correct Answer-abnormal condition -megaly - Correct Answer-enlargement -graphy - Correct Answer-xray exam -phasia - Correct Answer-speech -scopy - Correct Answer-examination -gram - Correct Answer-Record -ptosis - Correct Answer-falling, drooping -stasis - Correct Answer-stopping -plegai - Correct Answer-paralysis -desis - Correct Answer-bind or tie -phargia - Correct Answer-Swallowing -ostomy - Correct Answer-Surgical opening -pathy - Correct Answer-disease Hs - Correct Answer-At bedtime IM - Correct Answer-Intramuscular Hx - Correct Answer-history qid - Correct Answer-four times a day
gtt - Correct Answer-drop Q.d - Correct Answer-Once daily P.c - Correct Answer-After meals OD - Correct Answer-right eye CC - Correct Answer-chief complaint CHF - Correct Answer-congestive heart failure RLQ - Correct Answer-right lower quadrant Dx - Correct Answer-diagnosis LMP - Correct Answer-last menstrual period L&D - Correct Answer-Incision and drainage Tx - Correct Answer-Treatment Hct - Correct Answer-hematocrit LUQ - Correct Answer-left upper quadrant SOB - Correct Answer-shortness of breath Stat - Correct Answer-immediately Po - Correct Answer-By mouth low blood pressure - Correct Answer-hypotension scar tissue - Correct Answer-cicatrix enlargement of the kidney - Correct Answer-nephromegaly Gallstones - Correct Answer-cholelithiasis beneath the skin - Correct Answer-subcutaneous upper jaw - Correct Answer-maxilla Endocrine system disease - Correct Answer-goiter
vomiting blood - Correct Answer-hematemesis Smallest blood vessels - Correct Answer-capillaries kneecap - Correct Answer-Patella inflammation of a nerve - Correct Answer-neuritis heart attack - Correct Answer-myocardial infarction blood in urine - Correct Answer-hematuria large tongue - Correct Answer-macroglossia Fainting - Correct Answer-syncope X-ray study of the bladder - Correct Answer-cystogram slow heartbeat - Correct Answer-bradycardia membrane covering the lungs - Correct Answer-pleura loss of calcium in the bones - Correct Answer-osteoporosis severe itching - Correct Answer-pruritus Situated in front or in the forward part - Correct Answer-anterior remote, farther from the point of origin - Correct Answer-distal nearest, closer to the point of origin - Correct Answer-proximal situated toward the outer part - Correct Answer-peripheral situated below, or directed downward - Correct Answer-inferior Straighten motion that increases the angle between adjoining bones - Correct Answer- Extension movement toward the midline - Correct Answer-adduction situated near the surface - Correct Answer-superficial pertaining to the belly - Correct Answer-Ventral Away from the midline pertaining to a side - Correct Answer-lateraled
pertaining to the back - Correct Answer-dorsal pertaining to the middle - Correct Answer-medial situated above, or directed upward - Correct Answer-superior Referring to the sole of the foot - Correct Answer-plantar bending motion that decreases the angle between adjoining bones - Correct Answer- flexion laying face down and flat - Correct Answer-prone The lungs are found in the - Correct Answer-thoracic cavity lying flat on the back - Correct Answer-supine towards the tail - Correct Answer-caudal The liver is found in the - Correct Answer-abdominal cavity When two people communicate both persons will alter roles as sender and receiver as the seek responses and clarification - Correct Answer-True shaking your head in a negative way can jeopardize your communication with the patient - Correct Answer-True A medical assistant may need to enter a patients personal space to deliver care to a patient - Correct Answer-True Explanations do not help ease patients anxiety about what will happen - Correct Answer-False The use of touch can be therapeutic for some patients - Correct Answer-True Being touched by a stranger can be an uncomfortable or even a negative experience - Correct Answer-True Many patients perceive touch in a medical setting as a prelude to something unpleasant, such as injections. - Correct Answer-True You do not need to give your full attention to the patient to actively listen - Correct Answer-False
Occasionally a patient's verbal message may seem to conflict with the non-verbal message. - Correct Answer-True A medical assistant will typically be responsible for gathering initial patients information - Correct Answer-True A patients interview will typically be responsible for gathering initial patient information - Correct Answer-True A patients interview does not include a review of past or current medical history - Correct Answer-False Paraphrasing means to restate, using your own words, what you have heard. - Correct Answer-True Miscommunication can happen because the message may have been unclear or inappropriate to the situation. - Correct Answer-True The way a patient perceives situations is not influenced by their cultural, social or religious background. - Correct Answer-False a physician may instruct a medical assistant to give medication by injection - Correct Answer-True Medical Assistants are permitted to start intravenous therapy - Correct Answer-False Medical assistant may assist with minor surgery - Correct Answer-True If a physician is present on the site, a medical assistant may apply bandages. - Correct Answer-True A medical Assistant may administer a narcotic injection - Correct Answer-True The ROS (review of system) is part of the medical history and is generally taken by the - Correct Answer-Receptionist California law allows a medical assistant to draw blood in the clinical setting if they have completed proper training - Correct Answer-True If directed, a medical assistant may insert a urinary catheter. - Correct Answer-False Medical Assistant are allowed to interpret laboratory results - Correct Answer-False Ear lavage may be performed by a medical assistant if the physician is on site. - Correct Answer-True
Vital signs may be taken by a medical assistant - Correct Answer-True Medical assistant may remove orthopedic casts - Correct Answer-True Injecting collagen or Botox is within the medical assistant's scope of practice - Correct Answer-False Medical Assistant are allowed to inject anesthetics - Correct Answer-False Medication may be given orally by medical assistants - Correct Answer-True A medical assistant is permitted to use a laser - Correct Answer-False Medical assistant may call themselves the office nurse - Correct Answer-False recommending a course of treatment for a patient is within the scope of practice - Correct Answer-False If directed, a medical assistant can apply an orthopedic splint. - Correct Answer-False A Medical Assistant can remove superficial sutures - Correct Answer-True Medical assistant may perform finger sticks - Correct Answer-True A physical retires without notifying his patients. The physician could be charged with - Correct Answer-Abandonment The disposal of medical infectious waste is controlling by - Correct Answer-CAL/OSHA Regulations a physician describes a procedure, risks and alternative treatment to a patient. this is called a - Correct Answer-informed consent a medical assistant who performs a procedure ordered by the physician employer is protected under what principle? - Correct Answer-respondeat superior A medical assistant can be required to appear in court with this document - Correct Answer-subpoena narcotic prescriptions are regulated by which agency? - Correct Answer-Drug Enforcement Administration A medical assistant discusses a patient by name at lunch with other in the building. The MA could be charged with - Correct Answer-Invasion of privacy a patient agrees to receive a flu shot. this is an example of - Correct Answer-consent
a method of mediating disputes between a patient and physician is called - Correct Answer-arbitration Patients rights include the principle - Correct Answer-Confidentiality a false statement harmful to another persons character is called - Correct Answer- Slander a person under legal age who is self supporting and living apart from parents is called a
A patient on a soft diet should avoid rough foods such as ground meat - Correct Answer-True A patient could have milk on a clear liquid diet - Correct Answer-False Patients with certain allergies can have a reaction with routine immunization - Correct Answer-True Postoperative wound care instructions include dressing changes - Correct Answer-True Physically impaired patients may require an attendant when seen in the office - Correct Answer-True Guide dogs are allowed to accompany their blind person to a physician's office. - Correct Answer-True The food guide pyramid is often used when explaining health eating habits - Correct Answer-True The best fluid to ingest during and after physical exertion is water - Correct Answer-True The best method of preventing transmission of disease is - Correct Answer- Handwashing The artery normally used for taking a pulse reading is the - Correct Answer-Radial An instrument used to examine the ears - Correct Answer-otoscope social history includes the - Correct Answer-marital status Which of the following occurs as a urine specimen remains on the counter for a long time - Correct Answer-Bacteria multiply a holter monitor measures heart - Correct Answer-rhythm The nerve most apt to be affected during an injection in the buttocks is the - Correct Answer-Sciatic an injection into fatty tissue lying immediately under the skin is called - Correct Answer- subcutaneous The first and most important rule to remember in an emergency is to - Correct Answer- Stay calm Medical assistants are expected to make decisions on medical office emergencies based on their - Correct Answer-Medical knowledge
A surface free of contamination instruments - Correct Answer-Sterile field gloves masks and gowns are known as - Correct Answer-person protective equipment washing instruments to remove debris - Correct Answer-sanitization absence of bacteria - Correct Answer-asepsis bacteria that thrive in oxygen - Correct Answer-aerobes An organism that produces disease - Correct Answer-pathogens Molds and yeasts are types of - Correct Answer-Fungi instruments touched by ungloved hands are - Correct Answer-contaminated destruction of all microorgansisms - Correct Answer-sterilization hinged instruments should be ____ when sterilized - Correct Answer-Open a sterile pack containing scissors, thumb forceps and gauze squares is called a - Correct Answer-suture removal pack The term for removal of contamination material from a wound is - Correct Answer- Debridement scrubbing the surgical site in a circular motion from the center of the edge is - Correct Answer-surgical prep Removal fluid or gasses by suction is called - Correct Answer-Aspiration flushing out a wound or cavity with a solution is called - Correct Answer-irrigation a sterile surface containing sterile items is a - Correct Answer-surgical tray S/s, s/b and b/b describe surgical - Correct Answer-scissors Instruments used to clamp off blood vessels are called - Correct Answer-hemostats a sterile covering placed over a wound is called a - Correct Answer-dressing instruments such as fiberoptic scopes are soaked in chemicals in a procedure called - Correct Answer-cold sterilization Pulse located at the slow - Correct Answer-Brachial
Pulse located at the thumb side of the wrist - Correct Answer-radial pulse located on the knee - Correct Answer-popliteal Pulse located at the side of the neck - Correct Answer-carotid pulse located in the middle of the groin - Correct Answer-femoral The highest reading of blood pressure is called - Correct Answer-systolic Blood pressure measured while patient is lying sitting and standing - Correct Answer- orthostatic An instrument used to test reflexes - Correct Answer-percussion hammer An instrument used to open a body office for viewing - Correct Answer-Speculum an instrument used to examine the eye is - Correct Answer-ophthalmoscope An instrument used to examine in ear - Correct Answer-otoscope An instrument used to examine the rectum and colon - Correct Answer-sigmoidoscope irregular heart rhythm - Correct Answer-arrhythmia rapid pulse - Correct Answer-tachycardia having no symptoms - Correct Answer-asymptomatic slow pulse - Correct Answer-bradycardia Martial status is considered_____. - Correct Answer-social history The patients own words determine the - Correct Answer-Chief complaint Family history is considered - Correct Answer-subjective The physicians physical examination is considered - Correct Answer-objective Physical chemical and microscopic examination - Correct Answer-urinalysis A chemical substance that prevents clotting of the blood in a blood specimen - Correct Answer-Heparin a vacutainer that contains no anticoagulant has a stopper colored - Correct Answer-Red
Material that prevents a risk of possible infection - Correct Answer-Biological hazard The first step in preparing a laboratory specimen - Correct Answer-patient identification The usual site for capillary testing - Correct Answer-fingertips urine specimen obtained by the patient simply urinating in a cup is called - Correct Answer-random catch Patients is instructed to cleanse the urethra with an antiseptic called - Correct Answer- Clean catch legal method of documenting lab testing process security - Correct Answer-Chain of custody a sterile swab would be used for a - Correct Answer-wound culture The intensity of color in a urine specimen indicates - Correct Answer-concentration improper handling of lab specimens can result in - Correct Answer-contamination Instruments used to prepare urine for microscopic examination - Correct Answer- centrifuge The standard EKG consist of - Correct Answer-Twelve leds simple laboratory test with a high degree of accuracy - Correct Answer-waived test Quality control in the laboratory ensures the - Correct Answer-Accuracy of results stool specimens are tested for - Correct Answer-occult blood a machine used for testing lung capacity - Correct Answer-spirometer Tuberculosis can be diagnosed from a - Correct Answer-Sputum specimen Patients begins urinating in the toilet and catches the remainder in cup - Correct Answer-Midstream catch A physician orders 1500 mcg of vitamin B12. You have 1000 mcg/ml on hand. How many milliliter will you give? - Correct Answer-1. A physician orders 10 mg of compazine. You have 5 mg/ml on hand. How many milliliter will you give? - Correct Answer-2 ml
A subcutaneous injection is given at an angle of - Correct Answer-45- The most used deep (adult) intermuscular injection site is the - Correct Answer- Dorsogluteal When administering a subcutaneous injection, the amount of the dose should not exceed - Correct Answer-2cc when choosing a needle/syringe unit, you should keep in mind the patients - Correct Answer-Age and size The gauge of a needle is determined by the diameter of its - Correct Answer-Lumen A physician orders 0.250 mg of lanoxin. You have 0.125 mg tablets on hand. How many tablets will be given? - Correct Answer- What is the preferred sit for a tuberculin skin test? - Correct Answer-Anterior forearm The proper way to express 1/2 cc is - Correct Answer-0.5 cc an injection into fatty tissue lying immediately under the skin is called - Correct Answer- subcutaneous medication given p.o. is administered - Correct Answer-orally An ampule contains how many doses of medication? - Correct Answer- antitussive medications are used to control - Correct Answer-coughing all procedures during a medical emergency must be - Correct Answer-documented The first technique to use to control bleeding is - Correct Answer-direct pressure poorly reacting pupils might indicate a severe - Correct Answer-head injury a piece of emergency equipmentused to reestablish normal heart rhythm - Correct Answer-defibrillator / AED The first thing a medical assistant should do in an emergency situation - Correct Answer-assess the situation equipment prepared in advance for emergency use is called a - Correct Answer-crash cart A basic CPR is to clear the - Correct Answer-airway
The lack of a pulse is one way to identify - Correct Answer-cardiac arrest a straight fracture across the bone shaft is called a - Correct Answer-transverse a weak and rapid pulse is a sign of - Correct Answer-shock a severe involuntary contraction of muscles is called a - Correct Answer-seizure an overdose of insulin would cause the patient to go into - Correct Answer-diabetic shock Nitroglycerin is ordered for chest pain. It will be administered - Correct Answer-under the tongue formation of blisters following a burn can be treated with - Correct Answer-cool water an emergency tray would include - Correct Answer-epinephrine to establish an airway, the patient would be places - Correct Answer-On the back Symptoms of heart attack include pain in the chest - Correct Answer-jaw or arm The procedure used for a chocking person - Correct Answer-Heimlich maneuvered a broken bone wedged into another bone is called an - Correct Answer-impacted fracture a patient who is having a seizure should never be - Correct Answer-Restrained what are the ABC's of emergency care? - Correct Answer-airway, breathing, circulation you should first establish a patients responsiveness by asking - Correct Answer-Are you okay? if the patient is unresponsive the medical assistant must determine if the patient is - Correct Answer-conscious PPE supplies for CPR include - Correct Answer-disposable gloves and CPR ventilator mask Fingers are placed at the point where the ------------ and the ------join. - Correct Answer- sternum and ribs adult compression ratio - Correct Answer-30:2 both one and two man hands with two hands
children compression ratio - Correct Answer-30:2 both one and two man hands with one hand Infant compression ration - Correct Answer-15:2 two man one hand 30:2 one man 2 fingers Adults compression depth - Correct Answer-1 1/2 to 2inches Children compression depth - Correct Answer-1 to 1 1/2 inches Infant compression depth - Correct Answer-1/2 to 1 inch When preparing envelopes one should use - Correct Answer-capital letters in block format telephone calls should be answered no later than the - Correct Answer-Third ring A patient fails to keep an appointment. The medical assistant should make a note on the - Correct Answer-patients chart A backup tape for a computer is used to - Correct Answer-Copy hard drive information which name would be filed first in an alphabetic filing system? - Correct Answer-Wilson Babcock CPT codes are used to identify a - Correct Answer-medical procedure ICD-9 codes are used to identify a - Correct Answer-medical diagnosis A patient's insurance card should be reviewed - Correct Answer-At each visit an HMO is an example of what kind of healthcare? - Correct Answer-managed a good tool for reminding staff when certain things need to be done is called a - Correct Answer-tickler file information may be sent rapidly by using a - Correct Answer-fax machine The process of arranging a series of printed pages is called - Correct Answer-collating The post important part of preparing correspondence - Correct Answer-Proofreading A daily log should be kept of all - Correct Answer-incoming telephone calls incoming mail should be sorted and - Correct Answer-date stamped
The preferred way to send valuable items by mail - Correct Answer-registered mail termination of care letters should be sent by - Correct Answer-certified mail/ return receipt system for leaving messages which can be retrieved later is - Correct Answer-voice mail cancelled appointments should be noted in the - Correct Answer-patients chart a method of maximizing appointment time is - Correct Answer-wave scheduling The appointment schedule can be sued as a - Correct Answer-Legal records a useful telephone service for a physician with 2 office - Correct Answer-call forwarding On a multi line telephone the line in use will be indicated by - Correct Answer-steady light to best utilize the appointment schedule, set aside time for - Correct Answer-call backs An important way to make the patient feel comfortable - Correct Answer-warm greeting missed appointments can be reduced by - Correct Answer-calls to confirm appointments patients should be notified of any - Correct Answer-unusual delays having the patients chart at hand is necessary when - Correct Answer-scheduling procedures First come first served method of appointment scheduling - Correct Answer-open hours stating names within another patients hearing could be - Correct Answer-breach of confidentiality The physical equipment of a computer is called - Correct Answer-hardware computer hardware with permanent memory - Correct Answer-hard disk A potable memory storage device is called a - Correct Answer-Floppy disk important procedure for protecting hard disk information - Correct Answer-backing up The term used for stating the computer - Correct Answer-Boot flashing line showing where data can be entered - Correct Answer-cursor
the most common device for data imput - Correct Answer-keyboard Word processing allows the user to quickly move or delete blocks of - Correct Answer- Text a convenient feature used when proofreading a document - Correct Answer-spell check large group of files used for information retrieval is - Correct Answer-data base all medical office should have a security policy to protect - Correct Answer-patient information computerized patient accounts simply monthly statements and - Correct Answer- insurance billing computer scheduling allows quick access to - Correct Answer-open appointments this list can be easily prepared with computer scheduling - Correct Answer-daily appointments a computer field contains a piece of - Correct Answer-information software program that quickly calculates numbers - Correct Answer-spreadsheet rearrangement of information in a database is called - Correct Answer-sorting setting margins and tabs for a letter is called - Correct Answer-formatting no office should download information from the internet without a - Correct Answer-anti- virus program a method of controlling access to confidential patient information - Correct Answer- passwords progress notes are usually filed in what order? - Correct Answer-chronological The medical record belongs to the - Correct Answer-Physician The document stating patient Agrees to a procedure - Correct Answer-consent a method which speeds the filing process - Correct Answer-color coding The term for removing inactive records from the files - Correct Answer-purging chart notations require the date, - Correct Answer-information and initials
material which should never be used to correct medical records - Correct Answer-white out person who can legally sign a release of medical records - Correct Answer-patient or guardian a system of organizing information in a medical record - Correct Answer-soap Patients charts are usually filed in which order - Correct Answer-Alphabetical Each page of the medical record should include - Correct Answer-patients name and date information in the medical record is - Correct Answer-private and confidential records for patients currently receiving treatment are in the - Correct Answer-active files Records for Minor patients should be kept until - Correct Answer-The patient is 21 chart notes should be complete - Correct Answer-daily each patient is assigned a number in this system - Correct Answer-numerical filing a patient must sign this document to obtain past records - Correct Answer-records release form Which of the following names would be filed first? - Correct Answer-Pham Which of the following names would be filed last? - Correct Answer-Larson Which of the following numbers would be filed first? - Correct Answer-03 66 89 A fund used for small office purchases_____. - Correct Answer-petty cash a term for overpayment on an account is a - Correct Answer-credit Monthly fee for bank accounts - Correct Answer-service charge Preprinted statement listing codes for basic office charges - Correct Answer-Encounter form Entering charges and payments to a patient account - Correct Answer-posting List of unpaid accounts by date of service - Correct Answer-aging analysis
Another term for a charge - Correct Answer-Debit Correction to a patient's account - Correct Answer-Adjustments placing the practice name and account number on back of check - Correct Answer- endorsing total of bills owed by the practice - Correct Answer-accounts payable never accept payments from a patient who has been turned over to a - Correct Answer- collection agency portion of bill patient is required to pay each year - Correct Answer-deductible cancellation of an unpaid debt - Correct Answer-write off amount patient must pay for each office visit - Correct Answer-co-payment Federal insurance program for elderly person or person with permanent disabilities - Correct Answer-Medicare Term for an insurance claim for a Medicare and MediCal patient - Correct Answer- Crossover Type of insurance for work related injuries - Correct Answer-workers compensation Insurance claims which have a greater chance for rejection - Correct Answer-Paper claims Addition to a procedure code which indicates special circumstances - Correct Answer- Modifier A policy which supplements Medicare coverage - Correct Answer-Medi-Gap Insurance coverage for military dependents - Correct Answer-Tricare/CHAMPUS The universal claim form is called - Correct Answer-CMS-1500 an insurance claim with incomplete information will be - Correct Answer-rejected Monthly fee a provider is paid for each covered patient - Correct Answer-Capitation Insurance company statement of how a claim is settled - Correct Answer-explanation of benefits Billing for services the physician did not perform - Correct Answer-fraud