CMAS Regulatory Compliance & Legal Framework 3

Question 1

Which element is NOT required for a valid informed consent to be legally binding?

Accepted Answer

Witness signature from a physician other than the treating provider

Answer

Valid informed consent requires disclosure, voluntariness, and patient competency, but does not legally require a witness signature from a non-treating physician.

Question 2

Under EMTALA, a hospital emergency department is required to:

Accepted Answer

Provide a medical screening exam and stabilizing treatment to all patients regardless of ability to pay

Answer

EMTALA mandates that any patient presenting to an ED must receive a medical screening examination and, if an emergency condition exists, stabilizing treatment regardless of payment status.

Question 3

Which of the following best describes the False Claims Act's 'qui tam' provision?

Accepted Answer

A whistleblower provision enabling private citizens to file fraud lawsuits on behalf of the government and share in the recovery

Answer

The qui tam provision allows private individuals (relators) to file lawsuits alleging fraud against the government and receive a percentage of recovered funds.

Question 4

A patient with a disability requests a sign language interpreter for a medical appointment. Under the ADA, the practice must:

Accepted Answer

Provide the interpreter at no cost to the patient as a reasonable accommodation

Answer

Title III of the ADA requires covered healthcare entities to provide effective communication aids, including sign language interpreters, at no charge to the patient.

Question 5

Which document grants another person legal authority to make healthcare decisions for an incapacitated patient?

Accepted Answer

Durable power of attorney for healthcare (healthcare proxy)

Answer

A durable power of attorney for healthcare (or healthcare proxy) designates a specific person to make medical decisions when the patient lacks decision-making capacity.

(CMAS) Certified Medical Administrative Specialist Practice Test

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CMAS Regulatory Compliance & Legal Framework 3