Medical Assisting Chapters 1 & 2

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Medical assistants must know the principles of self-boundaries or __________ of the profession. Each state has its own medical practice act which determines this.

scope of practice

A medical assistant with a neat, clean appearance causes the patient to feel the medical assistant is more

competent

Under whose direction may an MA provide patient education?*

the healthcare provider

Continuing education is necessary in order to stay current on healthcare issues. Part of this requires you to be a

life long learner

A healthcare _______ is an individual licensed to examine, diagnose, and prescribe treatment to patients seeking assistance.

provider

A health care team approach to care can follow different types of models.  Which of the following is a model in which a health care team  collaborates, coordinates and communicates using EHR to focus on the patient's total health rather than on a specific condition.  

Patient-centered medical home (PCMH)

How should long hair be styled 

Pulled back into a ponytail or bun

Medical assistants who perform both clinical and administrative skills are referred to as:

generalists

Communication and professionalism are examples of ________ skills.

general

Which of these tasks is the first priority when working in a clinical capacity?

Assisting the provider with emergencies and procedures

Which specialty involves diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders of the stomach and intestines?

Gastroenterology

Scheduling appointments, medical record preparation,  providing resource information,  CPT/ICD-CM coding, and insurance claims are examples of _________ skills.

Administrative

Which organization offers the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) certification?

National Healthcareer Association (NHA)

Medical assistants

Sterilize equipment and supplies

TRUE/FALSE: A RN (Registered Nurse) can take medical histories, perform routine medical exams, diagnostic tests and make preliminary diagnoses.

True

Putting yourself in another person's shoes is:

Empathy

True or False: There is a uniform scope of practice for MAs nationally.

False

Match the description to the professionalism trait: To show ambition.

Intitiative

Which of these is a desirable trait for a professional medical assistant?

Adaptable

Identify what Medical Assistants in New York State can and  cannot do: Triage

CANNOT

Identify what Medical Assistants in New York State can and  cannot do: Administer Medication

CANNOT

Identify what Medical Assistants in New York State can and  cannot do: Phlebotomy

CAN

Identify what Medical Assistants in New York State can and  cannot do: Insert or remove IV’s

CANNOT

Identify what Medical Assistants in New York State can and  cannot do: Relay positive test results to a patient

CANNOT

A specialist known as a(n) __________ will help to diagnose and treat a patient with Cushing's disease, a disorder caused when the adrenal gland produces too much of the hormone called cortisol in your body.

endocrinologist

Which of the following demonstrates professionalism?

Checking their social media during their lunch break away from their desk.

Which of these is NOT a common benefit of being involved in a professional organization?

Automatic certifications

This healthcare team member is not a physician but can perform many of the tasks of a physician, including prescribing medications:

Doctor of Osteopathy (DO)

A nurse ________  is a professional RN who has had extensive training and experience in labor and delivery. Most states require a certification in addition to the state nurse license.

midwife

Performing lab tests is an example of a(n) ______ skill.

clinical