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Medical record software eliminates the possibility for duplicate
bills and overcharging patients.
ANS: C
PTS:
1
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All health-care practices should develop a compliance plan. Compliance plans offer
practice safeguards that prevent which of the following?
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Malpractice claims
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Conflict-of-interest claims
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Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act violations
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Occupational Safety and Health Administration violations
ANS: B
PTS:
1
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What is the purpose of an Evaluation and Management Audit Tool?
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To justify CPT coding
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To provide guidelines for CMS review
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To assist in estimating profit/loss for patient visits
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To allow hospitals to comply with CMS guidelines
ANS: A
PTS:
1
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Each state has criteria defining the level of collaboration required between the Advanced
Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) and an oversight physician. Which is among the
questions an APRN should seek when selecting a practice setting?
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List of practice limitations as an APRN
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Standard hourly rate as office staff
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Expectation for net revenue generation
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Standard benefit package offered to office staff
ANS: C
PTS:
1
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Identify one of the primary reasons for an APRN to develop a business plan:
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To monitor monthly actual expense to budgeted expense
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To reduce the likelihood of litigation action
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To identify the marketing needed to grow the APRN practice
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To assure accreditation standards are met
ANS: C
PTS:
1
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Despite the growth in the numbers of APRNs over the last decades, the role of the
profession is often not understood by the public. What actions should APRNs
undertake to market their services to the public?
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Request that the physician act as an APRN spokesperson.
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Increase articles in nursing professional journals about the APRN role.
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Personally seek out the news media to communicate their value.
