Chapter 6 Quiz

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An __ is a free copy of a published article.
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Reprint
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An __ provides patient-related details of a medical practice.
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Patient information brochure
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What type of container is ideal for a policies and procedure manual?
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Looseleaf binder
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Which of the following is NOT a positive strategy for confronting stress?
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Act immediately
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MEDLINE software gives immediate access to ___ and __, and allows the full text to be retrieved online.
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Abstracts; Journals
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When scheduling travel for anyone at the practice, what organization should the AMA contact via phone or online to check security changes for the airlines?
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TSA
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Good stress, also called __, is our body's nudge to maintain its function.
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Eustress
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What part of the policies and procedures manual would include names, positions, physical locations, telephone or extension numbers, cell phone number and pager numbers of everyone in the office?
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Office personnel directory
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What type of environment should a medical office waiting area provide?
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Comfortable environment
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Which of the following is a HIPAA-compliant method for patient registration in the waiting area?
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Ask patients to sign a detachable label log which is immediately removed prior to the next patient's signing the log.
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___ of individuals should be analyzed when designing work areas to increase efficiency.
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Workflow
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The office in which Sally works is thinking of changing to EHR. How can Sally help make the transition run smoothly?
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Being adaptable to change
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When asked to design and construct a method to convey practice information to patients, Rivka was unsure of how to begin. She works for a new pediatrician and the general parent population of their patients is below the age of 30. Which of the following would be a productive first step?
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Conduct a survey of the patients' parents to determine their desired mode of delivery, such as electronic, written, or both.
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Which if these is an item not included on a travel itinerary?
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Duties related to the physician's absence
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Wall colors in the medical office should always be __.
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neutral
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A(n) __ leader offers advice but is also a participant in the team dynamics and seeks input from other team members.
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Participative
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Which item is NOT included in a policies and procedures manual?
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Medical records
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Which of these includes an attempt of matching equipment furniture, and physical needs in order to complete tasks without decreasing productivity?
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Ergonomics
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A daily schedule of travel events is known as a(n) ___.
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Itinerary
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How should chairs in the waiting area be arranged?
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With adequate walking space for patients
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A(n) __ is an outline of the meeting that specifies the location, time, and major topics to be covered.
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Agenda
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__ Would include description of frequently ordered testing and surgical procedures along with an account of the restrictions on diet or activity that the procedures impose.
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Patient Education Materials
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__ Should be the primary focus of the reception area.
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Patient confidentiality
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Two types of waiting areas should be in all medical offices: A sick patient area and a(n) ___ area.
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Healthy
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If office forms are in an electronic format, a __ should be included in the manual for reference and training.
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Hard copy
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A(n) __ leader employs a "hands-off" policy and tends to allow other office members to make their own decisions.
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Delegative
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The __, or employee handbook, is the reference that provides all employees with information about the work environment.
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Policies and procedures manual
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A(n) __ leader provides clear and definitive expectations to his/her team members.
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Authoritarian
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An office design that is __, ___, and professional can assist personnel with meeting the healthcare needs of patients in a more productive manner.
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Functional; Attractive
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What might a patient assume about the medical staff if the waiting area is in disarray, with trash on the floor, tattered furniture, and scattered reading material?
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They lack professionalism