Med Office General Management

Question 1

A provider who has a contractual agreement to accept an insurance company’s pre-negotiated rate for health care services is considered to be

A. for-profit.
B. not-for-profit.
C. in-network.
D. non-network.

Answer 1

in-network.

Question 2

Which of the following statements describes managed care?

A. Coverage is normally provided for elective procedures.
B. Cost-containment is a primary goal.
C. Pre-authorization is required for emergency care.
D. Pre-certification is not necessary for reimbursement.

Answer 2

Cost-containment is a primary goal.

Question 3

An added feature to a patient’s insurance policy expanding or placing limits on standard coverage is a

A. referral.
B. rider.
C. deductible.
D. precertification.

Answer 3

rider

Question 4

Which of the following agencies are physicians required to maintain registration with in order to prescribe, dispense, or administer controlled substances?

A. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
B. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
C. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
D. American Medical Association (AMA

Answer 4

Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)

Question 5

The Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act exists to protect healthcare workers from accidental exposure to

A. carcinogens.
B. blood borne pathogens.
C. hazardous chemicals.
D. biologic toxins.

Answer 5

blood borne pathogens.

Question 6

Which of the following regulations set the minimum standards for medical laboratory practice and quality?

A. HIPAA
B. CLIA
C. DEA
D. OSHA

Answer 6

CLIA

Question 7

Which of the following types of licensure must a physician have and maintain to legally dispense, prescribe, or administer controlled substances?

A. pharmaceutical
B. narcotics
C. business
D. occupational

Answer 7

Narcotics

Question 8

Which of the following government agencies requires the medical office to develop an exposure control plan?

A. FDA
B. EPA
C. CDC
D. OSHA

Answer 8

OSHA