MED. 110 Final Exam Study

To receive certification as a medical assistant, you must -----.

Complete an approved medical assistant program and pass the CMA (AAMA) test.

The main purpose of the American Association of Medical Assistants is to -----.

Raise standards to a high professional level.

What are some benefits offered by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)?

Professional publications and educational opportunities.

Where are the formal training programs in medical assisting often found?

Vocational schools, community colleges, or specialty schools.

A Certified Medical Assistant must recertify the CMA credential ever -----.

5 years

What is the term for process by which programs such as medical assisting are officially authorized?

Accreditation

The purpose of accreditation of medical assisting programs is to -----.

Ensure that medical assisting programs provide a competency-based education.

The AAMA works to protect the right of the medical assistant to practice through -----.

Legislative monitoring

In all accredited medical assisting programs, externships are mandatory or optional?

Mandatory

The duties of a medical assistant are broken into which of the following areas?

Clinical, Administrative, and Laboratory

List some examples of an administrative duty for a medical assistant:

Creating and maintaining patient medical records

List some examples of a clinical duty for a medical assistant:

Preparing a patient for an examination.

List some examples of a laboratory duty for a medical assistant:

Teaching patients to collect specific specimens properly.

The expectations for medical assistants have increased because -----.

Changes in healthcare and availability of more formal training.

Confirmation by an organization that an individual is qualified to perform a job to professional standards is known as -----.

Certification

Which organization accredits private postsecondary institutions and programs that prepare students for entry into the medical assisting profession?

A.B.H.E.S. (Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools)

Which organization works with the Medical Assisting Educational Review Board (MAERB) to ensure that accredited schools provide a competency-based education?

C.A.A.H.E.P. (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs)

Which organization awards the CMA credential?

A.A.M.A. (American Association of Medical Assistants)

Which organization awards the Registered Medical Assistant credential?

A.M.T. (American Medical Technologists)

Marco is a medical assistant at Plymouth General Hospital. When he reports for work this morning, his supervisor asks him to draw blood for STAT (immediate) laboratory tests for Bertha Grover in room 3114. This task would be classified as an ____.

Entry-level clinical duty

How many contact hours must C.M.A. accumulate in a 5-year period in order to recertify?

60 hours

The scope of practice of a medical assistant is determined by -----.

State law

Jeannine is a medical assistant at the outpatient center of a local hospital. She is responsible for explaining treatment procedures to patients, within her scope of practice. This task would be classified as an ____.

Entry-level general duty

Which of the following factors does not affect your specific responsibilities as a medical assistant?

Your stated work preferences

Which professional organization is dedicated entirely to the medical assisting profession?

A.A.M.A. (American Association of Medical Assistants)

To recertify as a C.M.A. (A.A.M.A), which of the following is required in addition to a minimum number of contact hours?

Up-to-date CPR card

What document provides the basis for the AAMA's certification examination?

Occupational Analysis of the CMA (AAMA)

Who is eligible to take the AAMA's certification examination?

Anyone who has completed a CAAHEP/ ABHES-accredited medical assisting program

The legal term ----- is defined as the care that ordinarily is provided by an average, prudent healthcare provider in a given situation.

Standard of care

The channels through which qi flows:

Meridians

Physicians who oversee patients' healthcare:

Primary care physicians

Foods that have little or no processing before they are eaten:

Whole foods

A life-threatening swelling of the airways or nasal passages:

Anaphylactic shock

A sampling of cells that could be malignant or cancerous:

Biopsy

Assessing the urgency and type of medical condition and immediate medical needs:

Triage

Examination of the body of a deceased person to determine the cause of death:

Autopsy

Screening tests and drugs to prevent disease:

Preventative care

Chemical that regulates body functions, including growth, metabolism, and reproduction:

Hormone

Fitness and general good health:

Wellness

A system of hands-on techniques that help relieve pain, restore motion, support the body's natural functions, and influence the body's structure:

Osteopathic manipulative medicine

Patient information stored on a computer, allowing for easy accessibility from one location:

Electronic health records

Physicians who have been educated, licensed, and certified by the American Board of Medical Specialties:

Board-certified physicians

May be evaluated by a dermatologist:

Hair

Baby boomers are people who were born between 1946 and 1964 - True or False:

True.

Outpatient care also is known as ambient care - True or False:

False; Outpatient care is known as ambulatory care.

The purpose of long-term care is to provide care for people who have fewer than 6 months to live - True or False:

False; Hospice care is to provide care for people who have fewer than 6 months to live.

Physicians who are generalists and treat all types of illnesses and ages of patients are known as family practitioners - True or False:

True.

Endocrinologists stabilize patients who have a medical crisis, such as injury or sudden illness, so that they can then be managed by their PCP or other specialist - True or False:

False; Endocrinologists help patients keep their hormones balanced.

Another term for geriatrician is gerontologist - True or False:

True.

Neurologists study, diagnose, and manage diseases of the kidney - True or False:

False; Neurologists study the nervous system.

A radiographer is a medical doctor with a specialty in radiography - True or False:

False; A radiographer or X-ray technician assists the radiologist in X-rays.

A nutritionist has specialized training to assist ill patients with their nutritional needs - True or False:

False; A dietitian has specialized training to ill patients with their nutritional needs.

Compliance officers create policies and procedures to help a facility avoid releasing information incorrectly - True or False:

True.

Part of the job of a medical transcriptionist is to process insurance claims - True or False:

False; They convert audio readings made by doctors into written reports.

The American Hospital Association is a nonprofit organization that accredits healthcare organizations - True or False:

False; It is the nation's largest network of institutional healthcare providers.

Radiology is the branch of medical science that -----.

Uses X-rays and radioactive substances to diagnose and treat disease.

A professional who has studied the chemical and physical qualities of drugs and dispenses prescribed medications to the public is a(n) -----.

Pharmacist.

Which of the following professionals takes health histories, performs physical exams, conducts screening tests, and educates patients and families about disease prevention?

Nurse Practitioner.

A healthcare professional who works under the direction of a physician and manages medical emergencies that occur away from the medical setting is a(n):

Emergency medical technician.

In which of the following practices are you most likely to encounter patients with a variety of diseases or conditions, as well as patients having wellness exams?

Family practice.

In which medical specialty do physicians practice a "whole-person" approach to healthcare?

Osteopathy.

Which specialty treats disorders involving hormones?

Endocrinology.

Which medical professional fills prescriptions for glasses and contact lenses?

Optician.

Which of the following professionals can prescribe medications, when state law permits?

Physician assistant.

Using therapy with electricity, heat, cold, ultrasound, massage, and exercise, a(n) ________ helps restore physical function and relieve pain following disease or injury.

Physical Therapist.

A(n) ________ works with emotionally disturbed and mentally challenged patients and assists the psychiatric team.

Mental Health Technician.

A(n) ________ helps patients attain maximum physical and mental health by using educational, vocational, and rehabilitation therapies and activities.

Occupational Therapist.

________ are allied health professionals trained to draw blood for diagnostic laboratory testing.

Phlebotomists.

Working under the supervision of a medical technologist, a(n) ________ performs routine procedures in hematology, serology, blood banking, urinalysis, microbiology, and clinical chemistry.

Medical Laboratory Technician.

Who would you contact?

1. A patient needs training about proper exercises to perform after surgery.

1. Physical Therapist

Who would you contact?

2. The results of a patient's blood test are not in the patient record.

2. Medical Laboratory Technician

Who would you contact?

3. You want to obtain information about continuing education for your medical assisting credential.

3. AAMA

What is the primary purpose of the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS)?

To recertify physicians in various specialties and to support their professional development.

Insurance companies refer to which group of physicians as primary care physicians?

Family practitioners

What type of physician specialist reads electrocardiograms (ECGs) for hospital laboratories?

Cardiologist

Which branch of medicine works to maintain the function of the musculoskeletal system?

Orthopedic surgery

What is the nation's largest network of institutional healthcare providers?

AHA (American Hospital Association)

What is the world's largest publisher of scientific and medical information?

AMA (American Medical Association)

Which type of physician specialist uses their eyes and hands to identify structural problems while supporting the body's natural tendency toward health and self-healing?

Doctors of Osteopathy (D.O.)

A physician who studies the changes a disease produces in the cells, fluids, tissues, and processes, of the entire body is a(n) ________.

Pathologist

What is an example of a disorder treated by an endocrinologist?

Hypothyroidism

Which allied health professional takes X-ray films of patients to help physicians diagnose broken bones, tumors, and ulcers?

Radiologist

What is a physician specialist who cares for pregnant women called?

Obstetrician

The term "primary care physician" refers to a(n) ________.

Individual practitioner who oversees patients' long term healthcare.

Physicians who specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases related to the internal organs are ________.

Internists.

A physician who diagnoses and treats physical reactions to substances such as mold, dust, fur, and pollen from plants or flowers is called a(n) ________.

Allergist.

A disorder related to the functioning of the stomach and intestines is treated by a(n) ________.

Gastroenterologist.

A physician who diagnoses and treats diseases of the skin, hair, and nails is a(n) ________.

Dermatologist.

A registered nurse who graduated from a 2-year junior college nursing program is a(n) ________.

Associate Degree Nurse

Routine tasks such as maintaining patient profiles in a pharmacy's computer are performed by a ________.

Pharmacy Technician

Which healthcare professional treats patients with asthma, bronchitis, emphysema, or pneumonia?

Respiratory Therapist

Reconstruction, correction, or improvement of body structures is performed by a(n) ________.

Plastic Surgeon

A medical assistant who assists in a dialysis unit probably works with which of the following types of physicians?

Nephrologist

The study and recording of the electrical activity of the brain is called ________.

Electroencephalography (EEG)

The term that refers to assessment of the urgency and immediate medical needs of a patient is ________.

Triage

The minimum education level for a nurse practitioner is ________.

Master's Degree in Nursing; 4 to 12 months apprenticeship

A graduate of a nursing program does not achieve the title of Registered Nurse until?

They pass the state board examination for licensure.

A licensed practical nurse is not permitted to ________.

Give any type of drug through an IV line.

A healthcare professional who assists patients and families in the selection of food choices that provide adequate and balanced nutrition is a(n) ________.

Registered Dietitian

An allied health professional trained to draw blood for diagnostic laboratory testing is a ________.

Phlebotomist