#1
What is the primary goal of regulatory frameworks in healthcare?
To protect public health and safety
ExplanationEnsure the well-being of the public by regulating healthcare practices.
#2
What does the term 'scope of practice' refer to in healthcare professions?
The range of services that a healthcare professional is legally allowed to provide
ExplanationLegally permitted range of services for healthcare professionals.
#3
In healthcare, what does the term 'EHR' stand for?
Electronic Health Record
ExplanationDigital record system for storing and managing patient health information.
#4
What is the purpose of the CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) codes in healthcare billing?
To identify and describe medical procedures and services for billing purposes
ExplanationIdentifies and describes medical procedures/services for billing.
#5
In healthcare, what does the term 'Telemedicine' refer to?
Remote healthcare services using technology
ExplanationProvides healthcare services remotely through technology.
#6
In healthcare, what does the term 'HMO' stand for?
Health Maintenance Organization
ExplanationHealth Maintenance Organization in healthcare.
#7
Which regulatory body is responsible for overseeing drug approval in the United States?
FDA (Food and Drug Administration)
ExplanationU.S. agency overseeing drug safety and efficacy for public health.
#8
What is the purpose of informed consent in healthcare practices?
To involve patients in their healthcare decisions
ExplanationEmpower patients by involving them in healthcare decision-making.
#9
Which organization is responsible for developing and updating the ICD-10 (International Classification of Diseases, 10th Edition) codes?
WHO (World Health Organization)
ExplanationWorld Health Organization manages the international disease coding system.
#10
Which federal agency is responsible for monitoring and controlling infectious diseases in the United States?
CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
ExplanationOversees control and prevention of infectious diseases.
#11
Which healthcare regulation focuses on preventing fraud, waste, and abuse in federal healthcare programs?
Anti-Kickback Statute
ExplanationTargets fraud, waste, and abuse in federal healthcare programs.
#12
Which healthcare regulation is aimed at protecting the privacy and security of patient health information?
HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)
ExplanationEnsures privacy and security of patient health information.
#13
Which of the following is a key component of HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)?
Protecting patient privacy and data security
ExplanationEnsures privacy and security of patient information in healthcare.
#14
What is the role of accreditation bodies in healthcare?
To set and maintain quality standards for healthcare facilities
ExplanationEstablish and uphold quality standards for healthcare facilities.
#15
What is the purpose of the Stark Law in healthcare?
To prevent physician self-referral and potential conflicts of interest
ExplanationPrevents conflicts of interest and self-referral among physicians.
#16
What is the role of the IRB (Institutional Review Board) in healthcare research?
To ensure ethical conduct and protect research participants
ExplanationSafeguards ethical conduct and protects participants in healthcare research.
#17
What is the purpose of the Sunshine Act in healthcare?
To track financial relationships between healthcare providers and pharmaceutical companies
ExplanationMonitors financial relationships between providers and pharmaceutical companies.
#18
What is the purpose of the National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB) in healthcare?
To track adverse events and medical malpractice claims against healthcare providers
ExplanationTracks adverse events and malpractice claims against healthcare providers.