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MAC 101 Final Part One
MAC 101 Final Part One
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A device that inputs printed material and converts it to a readable format by the computer is
modem
printer
pointing device
scanner
2
MA's role in patient education is to explain
management of the patients condition as outlined by provider
test results
outcome of disease
what treatment is appropriate
3
How many square feet per person is needed in reception area?
8
12
14
10
4
What step in filing process will save time when returning files
Sorting
Coding
Indexing
Inspecting
5
Tips for preventing injury at home is to use outlet covers when outlets are not in use
False
True
6
Type of pointing device
Modem
Scanner
Mouse
Keyboard
7
Guideline for making calls requesting payment
Threat to turn account over to collections
Pose as Goverment official to convince pt to pay
Only speak to patient
Call the pt after 8 am but before 9 pm
8
Which pt's are sensitive to colder temps?
women
young adults
elderly
men
9
How many identifiers do you need to correctly identify a pt in EHR
5
at least 2
3
1
10
Comparison pricing, ordering, establishing and maintaining relationships with vendors is who's job
Accountant
Physician
Medical Assistant
Physician Assistant
11
CPT codes are updated annually for use on January 1
False
True
12
Greatest concern of EHR is protecting patient information
False
True
13
Incidental supplies are supplies needed but do not threaten efficiency in the office
True
False
14
What group provides health care for a specific group regardless of ability to pay
Americans with disability act
OSHA
Older Americans Act
American Medical Association
15
The summary of admission, hospital stay, the care received and the outcome is called a
physician examination form
laboratory results
patient registration form
Hospital Discharge Summary
16
The benefit of a pt info packet is the pt's feel more comfortable with the provider caring for them
True
False
17
What is NOT part of the RBRVS
geographic adjustment factor
nationally uniform conversion factor
Medigap to reduce the gap coverage
nationally uniform relative value
18
Signs a pt's blood sugar may be low
shortness of breath
diarrhea
pain
confusion
19
Who enters data into the PHR
Medical assistant
Patient
Provider
Physician assistant
20
How to handle patients who smoke?
post a "Thank You for Not Smoking" sign in the reception area
provide a corner of the reception area for smokers
make sure the office has a good ventilation system
ask pt to wait until in exam room before smoking
21
When choosing a color family for office what should you consider?
personal prefrence
the cost
the mood you want to set in the office
available colors
22
You share with a coworker a funny email you received from your cousin at work what would the co-worker's response be?
forward the email to me it was funny
did you know the office has the right to monitor your emails
is your cousin authorized to use this email
where does your cousin work
23
Documentation is recording information in a pt chart
True
False
24
Appropriate position for signature block
aligned with the complimentary closing
1/2 inch to left of the body
1 line below complimentary closing
flush with identification line
25
What symbol is used when a code is out of numerical sequence
Pound Sign
Red dot
Blue Triangel
Green Arrow
26
Letterhead has the Providers name and address at the top of formal business stationery
True
False
27
A flatbed is a type of scanner
False
True
28
First document found in patient financial record
pt medical history
signed consent form
patient registration form
records from previous provider
29
Which filing system may include numbers that indicate where in the filling system you can find a file
organize records by last name
Numeric filling system
Alphabetic filing
based primarily on dates
30
What type of mail service would you use for something weighing from 11 oz up to 70 lbs
first class
air mail
priority mail
second class mail
31
What schedule tells you how long to keep charts once inactive
retention schedule
tickler file
indexing rules
Records Managment System
32
Where should you look when coding a surgical code to make sure you have the correct code?
use the superbill that describes encounter
alphabetic listing of procedures at the back of CPT manual
go directly to E/M section in front of CPT manual
numeric index
33
Pt has to have surgery and is nervous and asks what will happen during surgery. What type of teaching is needed?
Modeling
Factual
Sensory
Participatory
34
Icd 10 codes are updated yearly
False
True
35
Interoffice memo is used in office to facilitate informal written communication
True
False
36
Pegboard system and write it once system are the same thing
False
True
37
An example of output devices
keyboards
modems
mouse
printers and monitors
38
To maintain pt confidentiality on the computer you should change your password every 120 days
False
True
39
A disease or condition that can be transmitted easily is called?
resistant
subclinical
symptomatix
contagious
40
A 10 ft by 12 ft room can accommodate how many people
15
10
20
30
41
Typical time for routine pelvic exam or pap smear
5-10 min
30-45 min
45-60 min
15-30 min
42
Steady stream of pt's all day is what type of scheduling system
wave
cluster
time specified
modified wave
43
What do you do before putting a caller on hold
tell caller to call back
ask another staff to take the call
ask the caller the purpose of the call
give practice name and say hold please
44
Before placing an outgoing call what should you do
verify the correct phone number
wait and place call after hours
write down exactly what you will tell pt
notify the physician you are making a call
45
Who monitors that the care given and fees charged met accepted standards
American Hospital Association
American Medical Association
American Medical Society
The Joint Commision
46
Guidelines for dealing with sales people
tell them you are too busy to talk
ask them to call back after hours
notify the physician that a salesperson is on the phone
ask the salesperson to send you the information
47
Microsoft office includes all of the following except
Power point
Excel
Word
Medware
48
Soap note is a type of documentation for a medical case
True
False
49
What are the 3 R's
Request, review, report
Request, review, record
Request, record, report
Release, record, report
50
Reason elderly pt may face descrimination
elderly have lack of communication skills
with age comes medical conditions that create physical limitations
older people have more memory loss
older people suffer from financial hardship
51
The Federal Trade Commission monitors purchases by phone, fax, and online services to protect consumers
True
False
52
Effective professional correspondence style includes clear concise language and
active voice
open punuation
simplified letter style
passive voice
53
In what section will you find the diagnosis in the CHEDDAR format
plan
Assesment
Examination
history
54
The office manager has the key to the record room and is out of town what should you do
document everything on scratchpaper
call the office manager
call 911
call security and ask for help
55
Two types of files that are good for offices with limited space
vertical and rotary
compactable and horizontal
rotary circular and compactable
vertical and lateral
56
When coding a claim from the previous year you would use most recent CPT book
False
True
57
You find a pill on the floor in the waiting room what do you do?
lecture the waiting room on medication and carelessness
pick it up and put it in a pocket for later use
pick it up and ask if anyone lost a pill
dispose of medication properly, out of children's reach
58
10 didgit number that identifies the physicians specialty
DEA number
Physician code
National identifier
Taxonomy code
59
Important health education to provide a secretary is
take several rest periods at your desk
get up , stretch, and walk the hall periodically
spend several hours a day working on computer
eat a low fiber diet
60
How to store narcotics
the highest shelf out of reach
out of sight in a locked cabinet
behind other medications
in a drawer
61
An example of an expendable item
reflex hammer
examining table
prescription pad
typewritter
62
Convention that is used in the Tabular list after an incomplete term
:
{ }
[ ]
( )
63
Simplified block style is too informal for medical offices
True
False
64
The main circut board that controls other componets is the
video board
hard drive
motherboard
CPU
65
Underlining key points and writing reminders or suggestions when reading incoming mail is called
opening
annotating
recording
sorting
66
Check that is pre printed and used for out of town for expenses
Counter
Travlers
Certified
Limited
67
Using a clearinghouse to transmit electronic media claims includes data elements that are transmitted in a computer file
True
False
68
In ICD 10 in which chapter would a code for injury be found
19
17
18
20
69
Records management is the way pt records are created filed and maintained
True
False
70
What info is found on a pt registration form?
emergency contact info
social and occupational history
patient allergies
use of drugs and alcohol
71
Patient's mother calls and states son has been bitten by a dog, your response
as long as its not bleeding you are fine
call back if its not better by tomorrow
I will leave the physician a message
you need immediate care
72
Pt turns in new pt packet you notice a diffrence in SSN what do you do
try to find out if pt has been reported in the past
accept pt explanation and have them take a seat
call 911
change ssn in pt chart to match paperwork
73
Increasing age of general population is a reason for development of EMR
False
True
74
What information does a notation include
subject of the letter
names of other people who will get copy of email
acceptable complimentary closing
typist initials
75
Full block letter style is most common used in medical office
True
False
76
Pale cool fingertips are a symptom of carpal tunnel.
True
False
77
When choosing a storage facility for records what should choose
a cool, moist area such as the basement
a general storage facility
a commercial records center
a corner in the main office
78
A rash is a patient sign
False
True
79
What does the A in SOAP stand for
Action
Adjusted
Assesment
Alternative
80
When 2 or more computers are connected and close together in location what type of network is this
VPN
LAN
OCR
WAN
81
Scheduling system that groups similar appts together during the day or week is
double booking
wave
cluster
combination
82
Who owns the personal health record
Medical practice
Provider
Patient
Insurance company
83
Advantage of having illuminated exit signs above the door
add splash of color to office
backup power system remains lit during a power outage
provide security to entrance and exit
provide entrance for delivery of supplies
84
Holding chemicals under your nose when smelling is a saftey precaution?
True
False
85
It is safe to use equipment with frayed wires
True
False
86
Firewalls help prevent hackers from accessing your computer
False
True
87
Looking to buy a new copy machine you ask another office "How do you like your copy machine/service let me know ASAP?"
does not sound professional
using text language
too much info
grammer is wrong
88
How many people should be responsible for the office emergency response
2
5
1
4
89
EHR detects a code that does not match a Dx code what may happen
refuse to process claim
flag the claim and alert staff
bill the patient
cause computer to crash
90
An example of a mechanical error
Indenting
Punctuation
Line length
Line spacing
91
The triage process includes written guidelines for commonly asked questions
True
False
92
Learning material should be matched the the pt's needs and level of
visual acuity
education
understanding
hearing ability
93
Telling a pt that the Dr will call them back ensures accurate telephone messages
False
True