Midterm Ch.1- Minor procedures

Ch.1 to Minor procedures, half way of the Medical Assistant course! 7 more weeks to go !

What does a consent form include?

The risks and benefits of a procedure

Which of the following does not require patient consent?

Court order

Which examples allows you to release patient records?

Patient has an authorization to release form for their friend

Who do MAs work under the supervision of?

Licensed healthcare providers

How often must MAs renew their certification through NHA?

Every 2 years

What does HIPAA protect?

Patient health information

What are the key points of the Patient Bill of Rights?

Patient Centered Care, Communication and Education, and HIPAA compliance

What type of physician manages your ongoing care and treatment?

Primary Care Physicians

Which of the following is a communication barrier?

Hearing impairment

What type of consent is assumed by a patient’s actions?

Implied

What is adult day care designed for?

Companionship and supervision during the day

Which care facility is for patients who are terminally ill?

Hospice

What is the role of a health care proxy?

Making decisions for an incapacitated patient

When communicating with a patient, you should do the following?

Maintain a normal tone of voice, Avoid using hand gestures, and Maintain eye contact

Which of the following is a prediction of an illness or injury?

Prognosis

Which of the following is an example of negligence?

Failure to act with reasonable care

Cardiologist

treats the heart

Dermatologists

treats the skin

Endocrinologist

treats the endocrine system

Gastroenterologist

treats the stomach and intestine

Nephrologist

treats the kidney

Neurologist

treats the brain and spine

Obstetrician

treats females during pregnancy and childbirth

Gynecologist

treats the female reproductive system

Ophthalmologist

treats the eyes

Pediatrician

treats infants to 18 years old

Pulmonologist

treats conditions of the lungs

Urologist

treats the urinary tract in males and females

Gerontologist

treats the aging population

Oncologist

treats tumors or cancers

Allergist

allergic conditions

Anesthesiologist

administers anesthesia and control pain

Hematologist

treat conditions of the blood

Internal medicine physician

treat adult healthcare diseases and manage ongoing care

Orthopedic surgeon

treat conditions of the bones and muscles

Otorhinolaryngologist (ENT)

treat conditions of the ears, nose and throat

Pathologist

treat changes of the body that can cause disease

Plastic surgeon

treat and restores normal body structures

Podiatrist

treat conditions of the feet

Radiologist

Interpret and diagnose based off of imaging

Rheumatologist

treat conditions of the joints, muscles and immune system

Triage