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Responsibility and Quality Control in Health Care — Cumulative exam Answers

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Which are the best examples to include in a career portfolio?

A
photograph, a current resume, and a birth certificate
B
ethnic identity, professional recommendations, and a cover letter
C
birth certificate, current work samples, and a photograph
D
work samples, professional recommendations, and a resume
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What information is necessary in order to make a report on suspected domestic abuse?

A
the unembellished facts or evidence you know about
B
the patient’s permission regardless of age
C
the relevant medical records if a patient is taking medication
D
the consent of a parent or guardian if the patient is under the age of 18
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According to their ethical standards, what are medical researchers required to give to patients before they participate in research studies?

A
better treatments than those available for patients who are not part of the research
B
a fair amount of money for participating in medical research
C
the right to decide whether or not they want to participate in the research
D
opportunities to communicate with other patients in the research
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Read the following scenario and answer the question that follows.Kyle is a medical assistant who has just started his first professional job. His ultimate career goal is to be a physician. When he is on the job he gets to know an older, more experienced doctor, Alice, who works in another department. They get together for coffee occasionally, and Alice advises Kyle about the path he should take to becoming a physician. What is Alice’s relationship to Kyle?

A
job coach
B
manager
C
mentor
D
instructor
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What is something that rural and urban communities have in common?

A
Both communities have identical healthcare needs.
B
Both communities have similar populations.
C
Both communities have an equal number of health resources.
D
Both communities have issues related to poverty.
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What is the role of hierarchy in system accountability?

A
Hierarchy gives responsibility to workers equally, so everyone has a say in the way the system works.
B
Hierarchy gives responsibility to workers based on experience and merit.
C
Hierarchy allows the decision making process of a system to be as fair as possible to all employees.
D
Hierarchy makes sure that employees are allowed the freedom to do what they personally feel is best.
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Read the following scenario, and answer the question that follows.Charlotte has insurance from a health insurance organization that allows her to receive healthcare services from a specific network of healthcare providers. The network of healthcare services covered is very large, but her plan has very high premiums and deductibles.What type of health insurance plan does Charlotte most likely have?

A
fixed-benefit
B
TRICARE
C
an HMO
D
a PPO
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What is medical malpractice?

A
a type of accidental carelessness or forgetfulness that leads to medical error
B
any type medical care that has a bad outcome
C
a type of negligence, or medical error, that leads to harm
D
any type of care that a patient finds unacceptable
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As a result of improved technology, many medical and surgical procedures can be done on an outpatient basis, which means that the patient does not have to

A
go to the hospital for the procedure.
B
pay for the full cost of the procedure.
C
remain in the hospital for long periods.
D
receive care from a medical professional.
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What is post-secondary education and how does someone benefit from it?

A
extracurricular classes in high school that help a person get into a college or university
B
training at a college or university that may train someone for a professional level career
C
education after college that allows a person to practice medicine
D
training after earning a Ph.D. that helps a person to specialize their skill set
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Which statement is the best example of what can happen if someone breaks a legal contract?

A
All parties involved in the agreement can get in legal trouble.
B
All parties involved in the agreement have to pay a fee.
C
The person who broke the contract can get into legal trouble.
D
The person who broke the contract can sue the other parties.
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Which of the following is responsible for regulating the certification process?

A
doctor’s offices
B
hospital facilities
C
professional organizations
D
government agencies
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How does the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act impact patient medical records?

A
by establishing which patients need to have medical records
B
by not allowing medical records to be stored electronically on computers
C
by establishing how medical records are to be stored and accessed
D
by determining how many times a provider can access medical records in a day
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When is someone ready to apply for a license for a specialized career in biotechnology?

A
after completing the appropriate educational requirements
B
after finding a job and gaining hands-on experience in the field
C
after completing a certification program in their specialty
D
after finishing an unpaid internship and writing a research report
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Which of the following best describes a benefit of sharing points of view and learning techniques in a study group?

A
Members discover how to retreat from opinions that are unpopular.
B
Members learn to quickly reject ineffective learning methods and ideas.
C
Members meet their social needs and reduce time and effort spent studying.
D
Members gain confidence and can improve their memory of the material.
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Which organization offers a variety of certifications for health informatics careers?

A
American Health Information Management Association
B
American Health Information Education Association
C
American Health Information Certification Association
D
American Health Information Career Association
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The overall function of the Department of Labor is to

A
establish retirement accounts.
B
ensure the well-being of workers.
C
enforce health and wellness policies.
D
promote environmental policies.
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Which of the following is a procedure that involves collecting a tissue sample in order to diagnose a patient’s condition?

A
blood test
B
biopsy
C
urine sample
D
pathologist
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A co-pay is

A
a fixed percentage of the cost of a healthcare service that the patient must pay.
B
a fixed amount of money that the patient must pay directly to the healthcare provider.
C
a fixed amount of money that the patient has to pay for healthcare services every year.
D
a fixed percentage of the cost of a healthcare service that the healthcare provider must pay.
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What would be the best way for a manager to plan how much money is spent throughout the year to accomplish department goals?

A
Create a budget
B
Do some fundraising
C
Be positive
D
Limit spending

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