Medical Administrative Assistant Module 9 Quiz (30 Questions)

Patients’ right to be treated humanely and with dignity is closely related to:

Which right emphasizes that patients should never be subjected to degrading treatment by healthcare professionals?

What is the right that allows patients to decline medical treatment, even if it may be considered ethically necessary by healthcare professionals?

What government agency is responsible for the implementation and oversight of the Affordable Care Act?

What is the standard of care in healthcare, and what is the consequence of breaching it?

What is the most important responsibility that patients have towards the medical office?

Patients have the right to a fair review or appeal of complaints related to various aspects of healthcare. Which of the following is NOT included in this right to appeal?

Which right ensures that patients have control over the disclosure of their private health information?

Patients have the right to choose their healthcare provider, especially in cases of referrals. This right may be violated when:

In emergency situations, patients have the right to receive medical treatment:

Which right ensures that patients are not discriminated against based on various factors such as sex, race, age, or religion?

What is the right of informed consent?

What does the Stark law govern, and how does it affect physician referrals?

What does the Good Samaritan Act protect individuals from when rendering aid in an emergency?

What is the primary goal of the Privacy Rule under HIPAA?

Which act prohibits discrimination in group health plan coverage based on genetic information?

Under the Uniform Anatomical Gift Act, who can make an anatomical gift if there is no documented consent?

Which legislation primarily focuses on protecting the privacy of individuals’ health information?

Which healthcare legislation is commonly known as Obamacare?

What is the recognized scope of practice for a medical assistant?

What are the three categories of principles that healthcare professionals should be able to distinguish among when making ethical decisions?

What does the Latin term “respondeat superior” refer to in legal terms?

Which of the following is NOT one of the “Four D’s of Negligence” required to prove negligence?

What Latin term is used to describe a tort case where the negligence is obvious and the burden of proof falls on the defendant to prove they were not negligent?

What is the legal term for an intentional wrongful act that causes harm to another individual but is not a crime?

What is the first key element required for a contract to be legally binding?

What consequences can healthcare professionals face for failing to comply with mandatory reporting laws?

How long should surfaces remain wet after applying the bleach solution for effective disinfection in healthcare settings?

What is the purpose of wearing protective gear like gloves and eyewear when preparing a bleach disinfecting solution?

What is the recommended bleach-to-water ratio for disinfecting surfaces in healthcare settings according to OSHA?