QUESTION 1
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Identify the letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. (10)
1.1 __ is defined as any professional misconduct, unreasonable lack of skill or fidelity
in professional duties, or illegal or immoral conduct.
A. Legal proceedings
B. Risk management
C. Standards of care
D. Abandonment
E. Malpractice
1.2 Refers to a physician that treats disorders of the foot and the lower leg such as corns,
lumps, and bunions, as well as foot disorders caused by diabetes.
A. Plastic surgeon
B. Podiatrist
C. Radiologist
D. Urologist
E. Optometrist
1.3 This person is responsible to hand the patient an admission form, obtain the ID and
the medical aid card from the patient and make a copy to be put on the patient's file.
A. Admissions Clerk
B. Medical Receptionist
C. Patient Registration Specialist
D. Patient Service Coordinator
E. Medical Office Assistant
1.4 If a Medical Office Assistant (MOA) is called to court as a witness, he/she should not:
A. Answer only the question asked
B. Cover up discrepancies in the record to protect the physician
C. State "I don't know" if an answer to a question is not known
D. B & E
E. Dress in jeans or other comfortable clothing because a day in court can be long
1.5 Select the council that does not belong to the Health Professions Council of Namibia
(HPCN).
A. Allied Health Professions Council
B. Nursing and Pharmacy Council
C. Social Work and Psychology Council
D. National Council
E. Medical and Dental Council
1.6 __ refers to the systematic rules or principles which govern right conduct.
A. Medical Law
B. Law
C. Ethics
D. Statues
E. Criminal Law
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