Physician Assistants (PA) & Society Practice Test

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• Which service is NOT covered by Medicare Part A?
• Which principle focuses on preventing harm?
• Which statement best describes the purpose of FMEA?
• What is required to be competent?
• Which organization is associated with health for all in PA education?
• Which level of care accounts for 80% to 90% of visits to a clinician?
• Starfield's concept of longitudinality refers to
• Which action is most effective in reducing malpractice risk related to patient communication?
• How often do PAs recertify?
• How is continuous supervision defined for NY PAs?
• APC payment methodology reimburses hospitals for which of the following services?
• What is the primary role of the Committee for Physician Health?
• Which schedules are PAs allowed to prescribe in NY?
• A self limited or minor presenting problem is?
• PAs providing first aid outside of hospital are not liable unless what occurs?
• What is inclusion?
• What is the PA entry-level degree?
• Which service is paid based on APC in hospital reimbursement?
• In Starfield's framework, comprehensiveness refers to the ability to provide
• What is the Swiss cheese model?
• What term means negligence that causes physical or emotional damage to a patient?
• For pediatric patients, when does the 2.5-year NY statute typically begin?
• What is assigned to each provider to use for all claim submissions?
• What is medical ethics?
• Under what regulation do you have the 'legal obligation to keep patient information confidential'?
• Which scenario triggers a 1-year statute of limitations in New York medical malpractice cases?
• Which identifier was replaced by the National Provider Identifier (NPI)?
• Which statement correctly represents the Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) variant of the PDCA cycle?
• Which factors are considered when deciding MDM complexity?
• Which organization is described as DEI in PA education programs?
• Which of the following are PA-specific resources for student wellness and burnout prevention?
• What is the current name for Meaningful Use under MIPS?
• Which statement best describes PA supervision requirements in New York?
• What does the Healthcare Quality Improvement Act require regarding malpractice payments?
• What should always be included in medical documentation to support patient care and risk management?
• PA Day commemorates which milestone?
• What is the aim of medical ethics?
• Which organization name is explicitly associated with DEI in the program in PA education?
• What does IPE stand for?
• Which of the following is one of the four components of MIPS?
• Which statement about ethics is true?
• In NY, does a physician have to cosign all prescriptions written by a PA?
• What items must be included on a NY PA prescription after 2/22/25?
• Which level of care, lying at the apex of the organizational pyramid, involves the management of rare and complex disorders?
• Regarding cosignatures on PA prescriptions, when is a cosignature required in NY?
• Is treating a competent person without their informed consent allowed?
• In the Free flowing Alternative model, which statement best describes its characteristics?
• What is the most critical skill to help avoid being sued?
• Which statement best describes a PA's scope of practice?
• Does the supervising physician's name have to be printed on PA prescriptions in New York?
• Can PAs prescribe controlled substances in NY?
• When did PAs change from registered to licensed in New York?
• Which term describes the proactive assessment to identify potential failure modes before they occur?
• Which statement is true about PAs and controlled substances in NY?
• Which organization is described as focusing on health for all?
• Which of the following is NOT among the four basic principles of medical ethics?
• Which set includes the four main principles of biomedical ethics?
• What are E/M services?
• Which service is NOT covered by Medicare Part B?
• Which practice helps prevent HIPAA breaches?
• Which payer type is commonly used to reimburse work-related injuries?
• Which statement best describes PA practice in rural settings?
• Which state has the greatest increase in PAs?
• Which statement best describes ARC-PA's function?
• What is Medical Futility?
• DEI stands for diversity, equity, and inclusion. Which statement best reflects its aim in healthcare education?
• Which principle supports respecting a competent patient's right to refuse treatment?
• In New York, how many PAs can a physician employ in private practice and in correctional facilities/hospitals, respectively?
• In hospital settings, which description best reflects a PA's duties regarding consults?
• Which organization is described as promoting DEI in PA education by focusing on DEI in the program?
• Which item is NOT commonly cited as a reason for malpractice lawsuits?
• What is the face-to-face interaction time for Expanded Problem Focused documentation?
• Medicare Part C is designed to provide patients with what?
• Which item is NOT covered by Medicare Part B?
• How many Cat 1 CME credits are earned every 2 years?
• What does MIPS stand for?
• What should you never do when communicating information to help the patient understand?
• Which of the following is not part of the C-HIRE virtues?
• How many days before graduation can you register for the PANCE?
• What describes the PDCA cycle?
• Do medical orders require countersignature by the physician in NY?
• Which outcome is improved by IPE?
• Should you ever alter a medical record?
• Which statement about ICD-10 is true?
• What must appear on a NY PA prescription regarding the prescriber?
• In MIPS, the Quality Improvement (QI) component focuses on what?
• Which organization is NOT listed in the source as a DEI-focused group?
• Which option is NOT described as a potential source of liability insurance coverage?
• Which statement best describes the Dawson Model of Regionalized Care?
• FMEA Scoring: which formula represents the Risk Priority Number (RPN)?
• What is the general New York statute of limitations for medical malpractice cases?
• What is the current model of payment?
• As of February 22, 2025, what is no longer required on a prescription?
• What are the 3 R's for a patient who does not want to comply?
• What is the Ambulatory Patient Category (APC) payment methodology?
• What does standard of care mean?
• What is the overall goal facing all health care systems?
• What is equality?
• In every state to get licensed you must
• Equality is best described as:
• What is a PA's Scope of Practice?
• Can a PA employ a physician as their supervising physician?
• What is the purpose of documenting patient education and follow-up instructions?
• Medicare is best described as which type of insurance?
• Does a physician need to be onsite to supervise a PA?
• Which statement best reflects proper documentation regarding treatment and follow-up?
• What is a CPT code?
• PA Day includes celebration of which pioneer’s birthday?
• Medicaid is best described as which type of health insurance?
• What is the essence of the 2010 restatement of the PA practice act in New York?
• When writing a prescription for a controlled substance, which identifier must appear?
• Which statement best describes ARC-PA's overall role?
• What website do you apply for your license in NY?
• A high severity presenting problem is?
• Which is the appropriate form of consent from a competent patient?
• When can you permit treatment without Informed Consent?
• In New York, a minor who is married, pregnant, or has a child can consent to treatment without parental consent.
• CPT code 99291 is billed for?
• Which is a listed benefit of PCMH?
• Which option best captures the general aim of DEI initiatives in PA education and healthcare?
• Can a PA own a medical practice in New York?
• Which CPT code is used in conjunction with 99291 to account for each additional 30 minutes of critical care time?
• Which of the following is a campus resource for student wellness and prevention of burnout?
• What is a way to achieve payment reform?
• Which of the following is a reason to refer someone to CPH?
• NCQA eliminated the three recognition levels in which year?
• Which New York organization investigates complaints about physicians, PAs, and specialist assistants and monitors practitioners?
• The Ishikawa diagram is primarily used for?
• What is the role of ARC-PA?
• The established patient status is determined by whether the patient has had professional services within what time frame?
• The first Physician Assistant program was established at which institution?
• Which ethical principle is primarily concerned with avoiding causing harm?
• How many PAs can a physician supervise at 1x in practice?
• What percentage of malpractice lawsuits proceed to trial?
• Which of the following statements about PA Day's commemorative purpose is true?
• Which factor is used in calculating the RPN?
• Inclusion emphasizes which of the following?
• What does Medical decision making refer to?
• Public health aims to
• Which forms can a Physician Assistant sign in New York?
• What is the purpose of the National Provider Identifier (NPI)?
• DRG payment methodology is used to reimburse hospitals based on which setting?
• Which program is used to measure quality reporting on patient outcomes?
• Which New York entity has the power to file warnings, fines, and suspension of medical practitioner licenses?
• The Good Samaritan protection is codified under which law?
• Which task is not performed by PAs?
• Which documentation level corresponds to Chief Complaint, brief HPI, and problem pertinent system review?
• E/M services are primarily concerned with which aspect?
• Which statement correctly pairs care level with its main focus?
• Who is the NYSSPA committee chair for education?
• When a patient has autonomy, what should you respect?
• The triple aim of healthcare systems includes which of the following components?
• Which state does not require a supervising physician for PAs?
• What is ethics?
• Which factor is NOT part of deciding MDM complexity?
• The Good Samaritan statute covers which individuals?
• A low severity presenting problem is?
• Bundled payments are defined as
• Which principle is defined as being of benefit to the patient and preventing harm?
• Does the NYSPPA utilize associates or assistants?
• Which statement is NOT supported by IPE material?
• What is the face-to-face interaction time for Problem Focused documentation?
• Which is a primary reason IPE is emphasized in healthcare education?
• Do minors in NY seeking family planning, STD, chemical dependence, and mental illness treatment need parental consent?
• Which statement about CPT codes is true?
• Which organization is responsible for ensuring quality PA education programs in the US?
• Under PCMH 2017, which of the following describes the requirements?
• CPT code 99292 is billed for?
• A moderate severity presenting problem is?
• The phrase 'The witness whose memory never fades' highlights the importance of which practice?
• Ethics is best described as which of the following?
• What does licensure compact aim to do?
• What are some ways we get paid?
• Medicare Part C provides what?
• The Swiss cheese model demonstrates that errors occur when latent gaps align across multiple defenses.
• Which statement best describes medical futility?
• Which of the following is NOT a PCMH benefit?
• In face-to-face evaluation and management coding, time measurement includes which activities?
• What is the definition of diversity?
• What should you always obtain from a competent person?
• Medicare is overseen by which federal agency?
• What is ICD-10?
• Which statement best describes PA autonomy in clinical practice?
• FMEA is used to be proactive and identify potential major problems; which elements are typically scored to determine risk?
• A minimal presenting problem is?
• Can PAs perform plastic surgery in New York?
• How many PAs can a physician supervise in corrections and community supervision facilities?
• Which state has the most PAs?
• What is the total CME requirement every two years, including Cat 1 credits?
• Which item is NOT listed as a reason for malpractice lawsuits?
• Which organization is described as DEI in PA education programs?
• Under the NY Good Samaritan protections, is the protection available to someone who provides first aid without expectation of compensation?
• What are key components of Eval and Management E/M?
• Which organization is described as enhancing diversity of the PA profession?
• Which two services are paid on a fee-for-service basis based on CPT code justified by ICD-10 code?
• PDCA Cycle is also known as which of the following?
• Which law outlines a PA's duties and scope in New York?
• Can a E/M service be billed on the same day as discharge day management?
• Which documentation type includes Chief Complaint, extended HPI, pertinent system review, and extended to include a review of a limited number of additional system, pertinent past, family, and social history? (2 - 9 systems)
• Which level of care involves problems that require more specialized clinical expertise such as hospital care?
• What is the definition of equity?
• What best describes interprofessional education?
• Medicare Part D provides?
• What service gets grouped and paid based on DRG?
• Which statement best describes the difference between diversity and equity?
• What is considered an established patient?
• If a minor in NY is married, pregnant, or has child do they need parental consent for treatment?
• Which of the following is NOT one of Starfield's four functions of primary care?
• Which documentation level includes Chief Complaint, extended HPI, pertinent system review, plus all additional systems (at least 10), complete past, family, and social history?
• Which option explicitly notes that coverage may be limited, according to typical liability insurance options?
• In what year did the first female Physician Assistant graduate?
• Which principle is about fair distribution of benefits and burdens in similar situations?
• Which organization focuses on enhancing diversity of the PA profession?
• Which of the following is NOT an example of IPE?
• What is a Diagnostic Related Group (DRG) payment methodology?
• What is the face-to-face interaction time for Detailed documentation?
• What are two diagrams used for FMEA?
• Which organization offers more in terms of leadership?
• What is the name of the act to make it easier to practice in multiple states?
• Is there an award limit on malpractice cases in New York?
• Which principle is about fairness in distributing benefits, risks, and costs, with similar patients receiving similar care?
• Where are our public policies found?
• Which statement best describes primary care?
• In what format are prescriptions required to be written in NY?
• Which statement correctly describes the relationship between CPT and ICD-10 in payment for services?
• What is the Herring Bone- Fishbone- Ishikawa diagram primarily used for?
• When does the statute of limitations apply for a surgical object found in the body?
• Which organization helps medical providers suffering from substance abuse or mental health disorders?
• Which identifier was used only when a service requires a referring or ordering clinician?
• Which model is described as a model of primary care that provides comprehensive and timely care to patients, while emphasizing teamwork and patient involvement?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as a campus resource for student wellness?
• When is Hofstra's accreditation site visit?
• Does a physician have to be onsite to supervise a PA?
• Which examination must PAs pass to obtain licensure?
• Public health differs from primary care in that public health focuses on
• Under which regulation is there a legal obligation to keep patient information confidential?
• Why are modifiers used?
• Which statement best defines a Physician Assistant?