RMA: Flashcards

1
Q

All except __ are instances where a CMA can share unauthorized patient’s health information.

A

Clinical meetings

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2
Q

HIPPA requires that protected information be kept in confidence according to the requirements of the law. What is not an example of protected information?

A

Incident reports

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3
Q

Which of the following concerning HIPAA guidelines of protected health information is true?

A

Breaches of confidentiality may be legal in some cases.

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4
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What gives patients the right to revoke authorization to release protected health information?

A

Privacy Rule

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5
Q

Concerning the use and disposal of PHI, HIPAA requires covered entities to do all except ___

A

Store PHI for at least three years.

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6
Q

__ uses incentives to encourage health professionals to comply and demonstrate their meaningful use of EHR?

A

HITECH

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7
Q

Which of the following scenarios describes a violation of the principles and policies of HIPAA?

A

Discussing the patient’s health condition with a colleague at the cafeteria.

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8
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A prescription order requests that 50, 000 units of a drug be added to an IV solution. The available dose is 10,0000 units/1.5 mL. How many mL will be used?

A

7.5 mL

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9
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A physician order is as follows: gentamicin 60 mg IM tid for 7 days. The available strength is 80 mg/ 2 mL ampoule. How many ampoules will be used?

A

16

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10
Q

Which of these can be reported to relevant authority without a patients consent?

A

Gunshot wound

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11
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Tachypnea is generally defined as a patient taking more than how many breaths per minute?

A

20

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12
Q

A normal healthy adult bpm:

A

12-20
Newborn infants- up to 44

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13
Q

Which of the following is categorized as a flat bone?

A

Scapula

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14
Q

What does the word antenatal mean?

A

Before birth

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15
Q

Which of the following would be a direct result of lipid depletion in the human body?

A

The decrease in the amount of estrogen produced.

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16
Q

Colitis:

A

Inflamed colon

17
Q

Appendicitis:

A

Inflamed appendix

18
Q

Laryngitis:

A

Inflamed larynx

19
Q

If a pt makes his/ her condition worse by ignoring medical advice, that may be considered:

A

Contributory Negligence

20
Q

If a pt cancels an appt it is essential that you..?

A

Check if they need to reschedule

21
Q

Which of these is most important when dealing with medical records?

A

Confidentiality

22
Q

Which of these is the only entitled to immediate access to pt medical records?

A

The patients physician

23
Q

Which of these is the only risk a computer cable may not present??

A

(Flood)!
Trip
Electrocution
Fire

24
Q

What should explain the costs of their care to a patient?

A

The administrative staff

25
Under what circumstances should a pt blood be considered ineffective or infectious?
If the pt is homeless, an intravenous drug user, from sub Saharan Africa All the above!
26
Which of these fluids present the greatest risk for HIV infection to medical workers?
Blood
27
To ensure accuracy in testing all equipment must be properly??
Calibrated
28
Some simple tests fall under waivers from which of these bodies?
CLIA
29
CLIA
Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments 1988
30
In order to prescribe controlled substances a medical practitioner needs a license from?
THE DEATH
31
DEA license;
Lasts 3 years, can be taken away for malpractice, costs $731
32
If a patient has a problem such as Deep Vein Thrombosis or Pulmonary Embolism they may need a drug to stop the blood thickening. This is called an.
Anticoagulant
33
Blood clotting quickly can cause:
DVT or pulmonary embolism An anticoagulant cause slow the process such as Coumadin (aka Warfarin) and Heparin.
34
A normal pulse rate for a healthy adult it should be between?
60-100 BPM
35
Which of these is the most common and effective place to read a pulse?
Radial artery