Professional Standards and Responsibilities (Ch4)

Question 1

the midpoint of all scores

Answer 1

median

Question 2

Medicare plan that pays for inpatient hospital, SNF, home health, rehab facilities, and hospice care

Answer 2

Part A

Question 3

a parametric test used to compare two or more treatment groups or conditions at a selected probability level

Answer 3

analysis of variance

Question 4

a determination of variability of scores (difference) from the mean

Answer 4

standard deviation

Question 5

Sampling method: individuals are selected from a population’s identified subgroups based on some pre-determined characteristic that correlates with the study

Answer 5

stratified

Question 6

Medicare plan that covers 3 days per week outpatient services

Answer 6

Part B

Question 7

Sampling method: individuals are selected from a population list by taking individuals at specified intervals

Answer 7

systematic

Question 8

Treat clients, colleagues, and other professionals with respect, fairness, discretion, and integrity

Answer 8

fidelity

Question 9

Medicare plan that pays for hospital outpatient physician and other professional services including OT services provided by independent practitioners

Answer 9

Part B

Question 10

Sampling method: study participants provide names of other people who can meet study criteria

Answer 10

network/snowball

Question 11

a parametric test of significance used to compare two group means and identify a difference at a selected probability level

Answer 11

T-test

Question 12

descriptive categories established by CMS that determine the level of payment at a per case rate

Answer 12

diagnostic related groups (DRGs)

Question 13

a nonparametric test of significance used to compare data in the form of frequency counts occurring in 2 or more mutually exclusive categories (subjects rate treatment preferences)

Answer 13

Chi-square test

Question 14

a parametric test used to compare two or more treatment groups or conditions while also controlling for the effects of intervening variables

Answer 14

analysis of covariance

Question 15

failure to do what other reasonable practitioners would have done under similar circumstances

Answer 15

negligence

Question 16

Sampling method: individuals are selected who meet population criteria based upon availability to the researcher

Answer 16

convenience

Question 17

the nationwide payment schedule that determines the Medicare payment for each inpatient stay of a Medicare beneficiary based on DRGs

Answer 17

prospective payment system

Question 18

Intentionally refrain from actions that cause harm

Answer 18

nonmaleficence

Question 19

the arithmetic average of all scores

Answer 19

mean

Question 20

the degree to which a study’s conclusions are based on the data

Answer 20

confirmability

Question 21

the most frequently occurring score

Answer 21

mode

Question 22

Sampling method: individuals are selected through the use of a table of random numbers

Answer 22

random

Question 23

the inclusion of the full range of data, including outlier or atypical findings

Answer 23

dependability

Question 24

Demonstrate a concern for the safety and well-being of the recipients of services

Answer 24

beneficence

Question 25

the average cost of specific health care procedures in a geographic area. this is the maximum amount the insurer will pay for a service

Answer 25

usual and customary rate (UCR)

Question 26

the researchers level of confidence that her findings truthfully reflect the reality of a study's participants and the study's context

Answer 26

credibility

Question 27

Respect the right of the individual to self-determination, privacy, confidentiality, and consent

Answer 27

autonomy

Question 28

Sampling method: individuals are selected purposefully and deliberately (all consumers of a program for a QI study)

Answer 28

purposive

Question 29

the null hypothesis is rejected by the researcher when it is true

Answer 29

Type I error

Question 30

a negotiated, per day free for service. typically used for inpatient hospital stays and SNFs

Answer 30

perdiem

Question 31

the null hypothesis is not rejected by the researcher when it is false

Answer 31

Type II error

Question 32

Medicare plan that requires services for a minimum of 5 days per week

Answer 32

Part A

Question 33

public bodies created by state legislatures to assure the health and safety of its citizens

Answer 33

state regulatory boards

Question 34

Provide comprehensive, accurate, and objective information when representing the profession

Answer 34

veracity

Question 35

Promote fairness and objectivity in the provision of services

Answer 35

justice

Question 36

the medicaid form a PCP must complete to document the need for requested medically necessary covered services with a supporting rationale

Answer 36

treatment authorization request (TAR)