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THE MEDICAL ASSISTAN
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Advanced technology, implementation of cost effective medicine, and the ___ population have resulted in an increased demand for healthcare services and an increase in job opportunities for MAs. | AGING |
| A MA who can adapt to ___ and is continually learning will be in high demand. | CHANGE |
| Professional associations set high ___ for quality and performance in a profession. | STANDARDS |
| MA programs are officially authorized by the process of ___. | ACCREDITATION |
| The MA Role Delineation Chart lists the areas of ___ required of all students in accredited MA programs. | COMPETENCE |
| To remain certified, RMAs who were certified after 2006 must accumulate ___ contact hours for continuing education units (CEUs) every three years. | THIRTY |
| Education and classes a MA takes after being credentialed are known as ___. | CONTINUING |
| The skills and knowledge you attain for both personal development and career advancement are known as ___ development. | PROFESSIONAL |
| The purpose of the externship in a MA program is to allow the student to obtain ___. | WORK EXPERIENCE |
| Communicating with other health professionals, also called ___, can help you improve yourself professionally. | NETWORKING |
| Even before you begin your training as a healthcare professional, you can gain experience in a healthcare profession by joining a ___ program. | VOLUNTEER |
| The American Red Cross offers volunteer opportunities for student MAs in its ___ relief programs around the world. | DISASTER |
| Professional development includes knowing and studying within your ___. | SCOPE |
| MAs are an integral part of the healthcare delivery ___ and therefore must have a working knowledge of the different specialties and allied health professionals. | TEAM |
| Physicians who treat pt's with all types of illnesses are called ___ practitioners, general practitioners or primary care physicians. | FAMILY |
| If you work for a family practice physician or group of physicians, you may be responsible for arranging patient appointments with ___. | SPECIALISTS |
| The branch of medicine that diagnoses and treats problems and diseases of the older adult is ___. | GERONTOLOGY |
| The specialty of obstetrics deals with pregnancy, labor, delivery and postpartum. It's often combined with ___. A practice that specializes in both is referred to as OB/GYN. | GYNECOLOGY |
| The treatment and preventative care of amateur and pro athletes is the subspecialty of ___ medicine. | SPORTS |
| Medical biller and ___ are responsible for abstracting medical info from medical records and preparing insurance forms. | CODER |
| A(n) ___ health technician assists the psychiatric team by observing behavior and participating in group therapy and counseling sessions. | MENTAL |
| The ___ therapist helps patients to restore function, relieve pain, prevent disability following illness or injury. | PHYSICAL |
| Using a radio communication network, a(n) ___ medical technician works under the direction of a physician and is trained to triage patients and initiate appropriate treatment. | EMERGENCY |
| The AMA Code of Medical Ethics is the most comprehensive ethics guide for ___. | PHYSICIANS |
| What's an example of a MAs clinical duty? | Preparing a pt for an exam |
| What is an example of a laboratory duty for an MA? | Maintains laboratory equipment. |
| What is an example of a specialized task? | Testing the function of a pt's eyes and eye muscles. |
| Why have the expectations for MAs increased? | Because of changes in healthcare and availability of more formal training. |
| Where do RMAs get their credentials? | American Medical Technologists (AMT) |
| What are two regulations that make credentialing a logical step in hiring MAs? | CLIA 88 and OSHA |
| What is an example of an Advanced Administrative Duty? | Participating in practice analysis. |
| What is an example of Entry-Level Clinical Duty? | Preparing patients for examinations. |
| What is an example of a Entry-Level General Duty? | Explaining treatment procedures to patients. |
| What is an example of an Advanced Laboratory Duty? | Performing as an OSHA compliance officer. |
| What determines the scope of practice of an MA? | State law |
| What does an orthopedic MA do? | Work body and mechanics and musculoskeletal system. |
| What's the difference in a radiologist and radiographer? | Radiologists - reads x-ray films Radiographer - assists a radiologist by taking x-rays |
| Obstetrician? | Cares for pregnant women |
| Family Practitioner? | See's all types and ages of pt's |
| Primary Care Physicians? | Oversees long-term care |
| Oncologist? | Treats cancer pt's |
| What's an Associate Degree Nurse? | Graduated from a 2 yr JR college nursing program |
| Pharmacy tech? | Maintains pt's profiles in pharmacy computers |
| Respiratory Therapist? | Treats it's with asthma, bronchitis, emphysema and pneumonia |
| How do you become a Registered Nurse (RN)? | Graduate from a nursing program AND apply to the American Medical Association for membership |
| What is an Licensed Practical Nurse? | Works under a RN but not permitted to change dressings and apply compresses |
| What's the main purpose of the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)? | To raise the standards to a high professional level |
| What must you do to receive certification or registration as an MA? | Graduate from an approved MA program AND pass the CMA or RMA exam |
| What did the US Department of Health, Education and Welfare do for MAs? | Declared MAs as a part of an allied health profession |
| What are professional publications and educational opportunities? | Benefits offered by the AAMA |
| The AAMA works to protect what? | The rights of the MA to practice through legislative monitoring |
| What are the minimum standards set by the AAMA for accredited programs called? | Areas of competence |
| What will graduating from an accredited program do for an MA? | Increase career opportunities |
| Are externships mandatory for MA's? | Yes |
| Are EHR a major factor in current trend toward preventative care? | No |
| How do you become a Diploma Graduated Nurse? | Graduate from a 3 year nursing program |
| Registered Dietician? | Assist pt's and families in selecting food that provide adequate and balanced nutrition |
| Nurse-aid? | Qualifies to have on-the-job training and is supervised by nursing staff |
| Occupational Therapists? | Works with pt's to help attain maximum physical and mental health with therapies and activities |
| Physician Assistants duties include? | pt's medical history, physical exams, performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures |
| Massage Therapist? | Uses stroking or vibration to promote healing |
| Nuclear Medical Technologist? | Administers radioactive drugs and operation of radiation detection instruments |
| Physical Therapist? | Use heat, cold, ultrasound and massage to restore function and relieve pain |
| What did the Baby Boom cause? | An increase in aging population |
| EMT? | Deal with pt's outside of the medical facility |
| National Association for Health Professionals cab also credential who? | Phlebotomy techs, Surgical techs and ECG techs |
| To recertify as a CMA you also must have? | A current CPR card |
| Students who have completed a CAAHEP or ABHES accredited MA program can take what? | AAMA certification exam |
| What's a Post Secondary Vocational school? | 4 year colleges and universities and JR and community colleges typically offer formal programs in medical assisting |
| What's the primary purpose of the ABMS? | To maintain and improve the quality of medical care and to certify doctors in various specialties |
| Insurance companies refer to Family Practitioners and Internist as what? | PCP |
| Difference between Cardiologist and Orthopedics? | Cardiologist - Read ECG Orthopedic - Maintain functions of musculoskeletal system |
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