Page 158 - C:\Users\cbaro\OneDrive\Documents\Flip PDF Professional\Study Guide for the Orthopaedic Technology Certification Exams\

Multiple-Choice Questions

Domain 2: Practice Management and Clinical Operations

1. What is the primary purpose of inventory management in an orthopaedic clinic?
A. To reduce staff workload
B. To ensure availability of necessary equipment and supplies
C. To limit patient access to expensive equipment
D. To track patient billing more efficiently

2. Which of the following is the best practice for maintaining medical equipment in an
orthopaedic clinic?
A. Conducting routine maintenance and calibration checks
B. Replacing equipment only when it breaks
C. Allowing untrained staff to handle equipment repairs
D. Storing all equipment in one location regardless of function

3. Which law primarily governs patient privacy and confidentiality in the United States?
A. HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)
B. OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)
C. FDA (Food and Drug Administration) Act
D. ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act)

4. A patient overhears another patient’s medical condition in the clinic. Which of the following
actions should be taken to prevent this in the future?
A. Speak in lower tones and use private consultation rooms when discussing patient information
B. Allow open discussions in the waiting area if the patient consents
C. Avoid documenting patient conditions in the electronic medical record
D. Encourage patients to sign a waiver allowing public discussions of their medical history

5. What is the most effective method for sterilizing surgical instruments?
A. Soaking in alcohol for 10 minutes
B. Using dry heat sterilization
C. Steam autoclaving at high pressure and temperature
D. Wiping with antiseptic wipes

6. Universal precautions require healthcare providers to assume that:
A. Only visibly contaminated body fluids are infectious
B. All patients are potential sources of infection
C. Infection control is only necessary in surgical settings
D. PPE is only needed for high-risk patients