Basic Exam Quiz #12

Question 1

The disposal of medical infectious waste is controlled by?

Answer 1

CAL/OSHA regulations

Question 2

A physician describes a procedure risks and alternative treatments to a patient this is called?

Answer 2

Informed consent

Question 3

A medical assistant who performs a procedure ordered by the physician employer is protected under what principle?

Answer 3

Respondeat superior

Question 4

A medical assistant can be required to appear in court with this document?

Answer 4

Subpoena

Question 5

Narcotic prescriptions are regulated by which agency?

Answer 5

Drug Enforcement Administration

Question 6

A medical assistant discusses by name at lunch with others in the building the M.A could be charged with?

Answer 6

Invasion of privacy

Question 7

A patient agrees to receive a flu shot this is an example of?

Answer 7

Consent

Question 8

A method of mediating disputes between a patient and a physician is called?

Answer 8

Arbitration

Question 9

Patient rights include this principle

Answer 9

Confidentiality

Question 10

A false statement harmful to another persons character is called?

Answer 10

Slander

Question 11

A person under legal age who is self supporting and living apart from parents is called an?

Answer 11

Emancipated minor

Question 12

This document is required in order to provide medical records?

Answer 12

Records release

Question 13

Failure to perform professional care is called

Answer 13

Negligence

Question 14

State law requires that physician always report this condition?

Answer 14

Abuse

Question 15

Billing an insurance company for false charges is considered

Answer 15

Fraud

Question 16

Carefully documenting the patients care will help prevent professional

Answer 16

Liability

Question 17

The patients medical records belong to the

Answer 17

Physician

Question 18

A physician retires without notifying his patients. The physician could be charged with ?

Answer 18

Abandonment