NCCT

The medical assistant should refer to which of the following agencies to access updated immunization schedules? A. CDC B. FEMA C. FDA D. OSHA (>>- Correct response: CDC Rationale: Centers for Disease Control (CDC) maintains the most current and up to date immunization schedule recommendations online. The Food & Drug Administration (FDA) is a federal agency of the United States Department of Health and Human Services and is tasked with providing accurate, science-based health inform...

Which of the following requires the medical office to develop an exposure control plan? (Ans- OSHA A patient who is insured by an HMO calls the office stating he received a bill of $185. His deductible has already been met and he made the copayment of $10 at the time of service. The HMO paid 80% of the charges. Which of the following parties is responsible for the remaining balance? (Ans- the patient Failure to act as the law obligates you to act, within the expected standard of care, ...

The patient complains of joint pain and swelling. The physician wants to remove synovial fluid for analysis. The medical assistant should set up for which of the following procedures? (Ans- arthrocentesis Which of the following actions by the medical assistant demonstrates compliance with the ADA? (Ans- ensure hallways to exam rooms remain free of obstructions Which of the following is the uppermost and largest portion of the hipbone? (Ans- ilium A tort involving an open threat or a...

A chronic disease in which the pancreas fails to secrete enough insulin is called? (Ans- b. diabetes mellitus The purpose of the bleeding time test is to assess? (Ans- a. platelet plug formation in the capillaries Diurnal rhythms refer to variations in the body's functions or fluids that occur during? (Ans- b. every 24 hours EMLA is am emulsion of lidocaine and prilocaine that can be used to? (Ans- c. topically anesthetize a draw site Another name for red blood cells is? (An...

All of the following are intraoperative routines for the O.R. tech with the exception of _____. (Ans- Carry on a conversation with the circulator Partial excision of the kidney is called _____ (Ans- Heminephrectomy Of the following statements, which is false concerning draping procedures? (Ans- Drapes should be fanned or shaken to insure the are completely open. An excision of a small piece of lung tissue for macroscopic examination that is usually used to determine a diagnosis in p...

Which of the following must a patient sign prior to an insurance claim being processed? a. the HIPAA waiver form b. a referral form c. an Authorization to Release Information d. the actual insurance claim form (Ans- c. an Authorization to Release Information Which of the following patient information is needed to determine a Medicaid sliding fee scale. Select the three (3) correct answers. a. amount of the bill b. occupation c. number of dependents d. poverty level e. salary (Ans...