NCCT Practice Test 2

Question 1

Which of these applies to a person issued with a subpoena in a medical law case?

Accepted Answer

They must appear in court

Answer

They may appear in court if they wish

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They do not have to appear in court

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They must stay away from the court

Question 2

In a medical context, which of these would constitute invasion of privacy if done without consent?

Accepted Answer

Releasing a person’s photograph to the press

Answer

Performing a medical procedure on an unconscious person

Answer

Reading a person’s prior medical records

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Discussing a person’s case with another medical practitioner

Question 3

If a letter is addressed “Dear Sir/Madam,” what should the signoff be?

Accepted Answer

Yours sincerely

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Yours faithfully

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Kind regards

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Any of the above

Question 4

Computer screens should always be positioned so that…?

Accepted Answer

They can only be seen by the user

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They are accessible to everybody

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They are facing the main part of the office

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They are facing the main light source

Question 5

At the beginning of each working day, you should check appointments…?

Accepted Answer

With each team member

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Against patient records

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Against billing schedules

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With the head of the practice

Question 6

When a physician asks you to write up their record consultation, you are acting as a…?

Accepted Answer

Transcriptionist

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Recordist

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Clerk

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Secretary

Question 7

A discharge summary report must include what?

Accepted Answer

The patient's final condition

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The patient's financial account

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The patient's insurance details

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The patient's next of kin

Question 8

Who is generally responsible for making sure that medical personnel keep their professional status up-to-date?

Accepted Answer

The office administrator

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The personnel themselves

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The state medical board

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All of the above

Question 9

Petty cash may NOT be used for which of these purposes?

Accepted Answer

Advances on staff salaries

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Purchasing office sundries

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Paying excess delivery charges

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Paying cab fares for staff on office business

Question 10

What does the Department of Health say that the chance of catching HIV from a single needlestick injury is?

Accepted Answer

3 in 1000

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10 in 1000

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100 in 1000

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200 in 1000