Free AAMA Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) Practice Question

During a hectic day at a family practice, a medical assistant accidentally administers 10 units of insulin instead of the prescribed 5 units to a patient with diabetes due to a misunderstanding of the doctor's handwriting. The patient subsequently suffers from hypoglycemia. Given the scenario, what could this situation best exemplify?

  • An incident of malpractice due to a clerical error

  • A breach of patient confidentiality

  • A typical example of noncompliance with HIPAA regulations

  • An example of negligence due to a medication error

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