A patient’s financial account is referred to as aledger or ledger card. This document records all financial transactions related to a patient's care, including charges, payments, and adjustments. It serves as an essential tool for managing and tracking patient billing and ensuring accurate financial records.
References:
Kinn's The Administrative Medical Assistant (13th ed.). (2016). Elsevier.
Medical Assisting: Administrative and Clinical Procedures (8th ed.). (2016). McGraw-Hill Education.
Question 21
When autoclaving instruments, the timing period begins:
Options:
A.
when adequate pressure has
B.
when the instruments are built up
C.
placed in the autoclave and the door is sealed when the proper
D.
both a and c temperature has been reached
Answer:
D
Explanation:
Autoclaving is a sterilization process that uses high-pressure saturated steam, and proper timing ensures the complete elimination of all microorganisms on the instruments.
References:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). (n.d.). Guidelines for Disinfection and Sterilization in Healthcare Facilities.
Rutala, W. A., & Weber, D. J. (2019).Disinfection, Sterilization, and Antisepsis: Principles, Practices, Current Issues, New Research, and New Technologies. Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC).
Question 22
An insurance contract written for a company for Its employees Is called:
Options:
A.
free coverage
B.
group coverage
C.
individual coverage
D.
benefit coverage
Answer:
B
Explanation:
An insurance contract written for a company for its employees is called group coverage. Group insurance provides health, life, or other types of insurance to members of a defined group, typically employees of a company, under a single policy. This type of coverage is generally more affordable and provides uniform benefits to all members of the group.
References:
Health Insurance and Managed Care: What They Are and How They Work by Peter R. Kongstvedt
Employee Benefits Design and Planning: A Guide to Understanding Accounting, Finance, and Tax Implications by Bashker D. Biswas
Question 23
Serum:
Options:
A.
can be used for all blood chemistry tests
B.
can be used for most hematology tests
C.
is the clear liquid that can be separated from clotted blood
D.
none of the above
Answer:
C
Explanation:
Serum is the clear, yellowish fluid that remains after blood has clotted and the clot has been removed. It is essentially plasma without the clotting factors (like fibrinogen). Serum can be separated from clotted blood and is used for various blood chemistry tests, but not typically for most hematology tests, which require whole blood or plasma.Reference:Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant study materials, clinical laboratory textbooks.
