Question 1

Medical practices are being consolidated in many forms. Which of the following is not one of those forms?

Accepted Answer

A)  associate practice 
B)  partnership 
C)  sole proprietorship 
D)  group practice 
E)  corporation 
A)  associate practice 
B)  partnership 
C)  sole proprietorship 
D)  group practice 
E)  corporation C

Question 2

A physician is entering a residency to complete her education. Which of the following accurately describes this process?

Accepted Answer

A)  a period of practical postgraduate training in a nursing home 
B)  a three-year period of training as an intern 
C)  a period of practical postgraduate training in a hospital 
D)  a four-year process that certifies the physician as a NBME Diplomate 
E)  a one-year period of training as an intern 
A)  a period of practical postgraduate training in a nursing home 
B)  a three-year period of training as an intern 
C)  a period of practical postgraduate training in a hospital 
D)  a four-year process that certifies the physician as a NBME Diplomate 
E)  a one-year period of training as an intern C

Question 3

Under this concept, a patient is established with a physician in a primary care group practice that provides a long-term partnership between the patient and providers in the group practice and also provides enhanced access for patients.

Accepted Answer

A)  health maintenance plan 
B)  primary care medical home 
C)  patient-centered medical home 
D)  independent practice home 
E)  open access plan 
A)  health maintenance plan 
B)  primary care medical home 
C)  patient-centered medical home 
D)  independent practice home 
E)  open access plan C

Question 4

A valid out-of-state license is accepted as the basis for issuing a license in a second state without reexamination. This is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  certification 
B)  accreditation 
C)  registration 
D)  reciprocity 
E)  endorsement 
A)  certification 
B)  accreditation 
C)  registration 
D)  reciprocity 
E)  endorsement

Question 5

Under the provisions in the Affordable Care Act, insurance companies must cover dependent children up to age ___.

Accepted Answer

A)  22 
B)  23 
C)  24 
D)  25 
E)  26 
A)  22 
B)  23 
C)  24 
D)  25 
E)  26

Question 6

A physician is undergoing professional peer review related to an incident of fraud in his practice. Which federal law requires that professional peer review action be taken in this case and also limits the damages for the professional review?

Accepted Answer

A)  Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act 
B)  Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act 
C)  Healthcare Integrity and Protection Data Bank Act 
D)  Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act 
E)  Health Care Quality Improvement Act 
A)  Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act 
B)  Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act 
C)  Healthcare Integrity and Protection Data Bank Act 
D)  Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act 
E)  Health Care Quality Improvement Act

Question 7

Which of the following credentials is a voluntary, national examination that shows the level of competency for an individual?

Accepted Answer

A)  certification 
B)  accreditation 
C)  registration 
D)  reciprocity 
E)  endorsement 
A)  certification 
B)  accreditation 
C)  registration 
D)  reciprocity 
E)  endorsement

Question 8

Which of the following is not sufficient grounds for revoking a medical license?

Accepted Answer

A)  conviction of a felony 
B)  falsifying medical records 
C)  misdiagnosis 
D)  personal incapacity 
E)  unprofessional conduct 
A)  conviction of a felony 
B)  falsifying medical records 
C)  misdiagnosis 
D)  personal incapacity 
E)  unprofessional conduct

Question 9

Insured patients must designate a primary care provider (PCP) under which type of plan?

Accepted Answer

A)  indemnity plan 
B)  point-of-service plan 
C)  preferred provider plan 
D)  independent practice plan 
E)  open access plan 
A)  indemnity plan 
B)  point-of-service plan 
C)  preferred provider plan 
D)  independent practice plan 
E)  open access plan

Question 10

A copayment is

Accepted Answer

A)  a percentage of the fee for services provided that the patient pays. 
B)  a set amount that each patient pays for each office visit. 
C)  a portion of the fee that the physician must write off. 
D)  the actual payment the insurance company makes to the provider. 
E)  a capitation payment. 
A)  a percentage of the fee for services provided that the patient pays. 
B)  a set amount that each patient pays for each office visit. 
C)  a portion of the fee that the physician must write off. 
D)  the actual payment the insurance company makes to the provider. 
E)  a capitation payment.

Question 11

A new long-term care facility is applying for accreditation of the facility. To which of the following organizations should the facility submit the accreditation application?

Accepted Answer

A)  the American Health Care Association 
B)  the National Committee for Quality Assurance 
C)  The Joint Commission 
D)  the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs 
E)  the National Association for the Support of Long Term Care 
A)  the American Health Care Association 
B)  the National Committee for Quality Assurance 
C)  The Joint Commission 
D)  the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs 
E)  the National Association for the Support of Long Term Care

Question 12

Under this type of plan, a patient may see providers outside the plan, but the patient pays a higher portion of the fees.

Accepted Answer

A)  health maintenance plan. 
B)  indemnity plan. 
C)  fee for service plan. 
D)  preferred provider plan. 
E)  open access plan. 
A)  health maintenance plan. 
B)  indemnity plan. 
C)  fee for service plan. 
D)  preferred provider plan. 
E)  open access plan.

Question 13

The term that refers to a process for officially authorizing or approving health care practitioners, education programs, health care facilities, and managed care plans is called:

Accepted Answer

Accreditation is off

Question 14

As a provision of the Accountable Care Act, health care insurers were encouraged to unite with health care providers to form what type of an organization?

Accepted Answer

A)  health maintenance organization 
B)  preferred provider organization 
C)  open access plan 
D)  accountable care organization 
E)  indemnity plan 
A)  health maintenance organization 
B)  preferred provider organization 
C)  open access plan 
D)  accountable care organization 
E)  indemnity plan

Question 15

The National Practitioner Data Bank may disclose information to which of the following groups?

Accepted Answer

A)  medical malpractice insurers 
B)  defense attorneys 
C)  state licensing boards 
D)  the general public 
E)  state legislators 
A)  medical malpractice insurers 
B)  defense attorneys 
C)  state licensing boards 
D)  the general public 
E)  state legislators

Question 16

Which practice management system allows for a sharing of expenses without sharing profits and liability?

Accepted Answer

A)  associate practice 
B)  partnership 
C)  sole proprietorship 
D)  group practice 
E)  corporation 
A)  associate practice 
B)  partnership 
C)  sole proprietorship 
D)  group practice 
E)  corporation

Question 17

Which of these credentials is mandatory for certain health professionals to practice in their field?

Accepted Answer

A)  certification 
B)  accreditation 
C)  registration 
D)  reciprocity 
E)  licensure 
A)  certification 
B)  accreditation 
C)  registration 
D)  reciprocity 
E)  licensure

Question 18

Health insurance that covers the insured against a potential loss of money from medical expenses resulting from an illness or accident is known as:

Accepted Answer

Indemnity insurance.

Question 19

Facebook, Twitter, and blogs are examples of

Accepted Answer

A)  wikis 
B)  discussion sites 
C)  social media 
D)  telemedicine 
E)  closed-circuit television 
A)  wikis 
B)  discussion sites 
C)  social media 
D)  telemedicine 
E)  closed-circuit television

Question 20

What is the difference between licensure and certification?

Accepted Answer

Licensure is a mandatory crede

Medical practices are being consolidated in many forms. Which of the following is not one of those forms?

A physician is entering a residency to complete her education. Which of the following accurately describes this process?

Under this concept, a patient is established with a physician in a primary care group practice that provides a long-term partnership between the patient and providers in the group practice and also provides enhanced access for patients.

A valid out-of-state license is accepted as the basis for issuing a license in a second state without reexamination. This is called:

Under the provisions in the Affordable Care Act, insurance companies must cover dependent children up to age ___.

A physician is undergoing professional peer review related to an incident of fraud in his practice. Which federal law requires that professional peer review action be taken in this case and also limits the damages for the professional review?

Which of the following credentials is a voluntary, national examination that shows the level of competency for an individual?

Which of the following is not sufficient grounds for revoking a medical license?

Insured patients must designate a primary care provider (PCP) under which type of plan?

A copayment is

A new long-term care facility is applying for accreditation of the facility. To which of the following organizations should the facility submit the accreditation application?

Under this type of plan, a patient may see providers outside the plan, but the patient pays a higher portion of the fees.

The term that refers to a process for officially authorizing or approving health care practitioners, education programs, health care facilities, and managed care plans is called:

As a provision of the Accountable Care Act, health care insurers were encouraged to unite with health care providers to form what type of an organization?

The National Practitioner Data Bank may disclose information to which of the following groups?

Which practice management system allows for a sharing of expenses without sharing profits and liability?

Which of these credentials is mandatory for certain health professionals to practice in their field?

Health insurance that covers the insured against a potential loss of money from medical expenses resulting from an illness or accident is known as:

Facebook, Twitter, and blogs are examples of

What is the difference between licensure and certification?

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Medical practices are being consolidated in many forms. Which of the following is not one of those forms?

A physician is entering a residency to complete her education. Which of the following accurately describes this process?

Under this concept, a patient is established with a physician in a primary care group practice that provides a long-term partnership between the patient and providers in the group practice and also provides enhanced access for patients.

A valid out-of-state license is accepted as the basis for issuing a license in a second state without reexamination. This is called:

Under the provisions in the Affordable Care Act, insurance companies must cover dependent children up to age ___.

A physician is undergoing professional peer review related to an incident of fraud in his practice. Which federal law requires that professional peer review action be taken in this case and also limits the damages for the professional review?

Which of the following credentials is a voluntary, national examination that shows the level of competency for an individual?

Which of the following is not sufficient grounds for revoking a medical license?

Insured patients must designate a primary care provider (PCP) under which type of plan?

A copayment is

A new long-term care facility is applying for accreditation of the facility. To which of the following organizations should the facility submit the accreditation application?

Under this type of plan, a patient may see providers outside the plan, but the patient pays a higher portion of the fees.

The term that refers to a process for officially authorizing or approving health care practitioners, education programs, health care facilities, and managed care plans is called:

As a provision of the Accountable Care Act, health care insurers were encouraged to unite with health care providers to form what type of an organization?

The National Practitioner Data Bank may disclose information to which of the following groups?

Which practice management system allows for a sharing of expenses without sharing profits and liability?

Which of these credentials is mandatory for certain health professionals to practice in their field?

Health insurance that covers the insured against a potential loss of money from medical expenses resulting from an illness or accident is known as:

Facebook, Twitter, and blogs are examples of

What is the difference between licensure and certification?

Introduction to Law and Ethics

Making Ethical Decisions

Law the Courts and Contracts

Professional Liability and Medical Malpractice

Defenses to Liability Suits

Medical Records and Informed Consent

Privacy, Security, and Fraud

Physicians Public Duties and Responsibilities

Workplace Legalities

The Beginning of Life and Childhood

Death and Dying

Health Care Trends and Forecasts

Filters