Save
Busy. Please wait.
Log in with Clever
or
show password
Forgot Password?
Don't have an account?  Sign up 
Sign up using Clever
or
Username is available taken
show password


Make sure to remember your password. If you forget it there is no way for StudyStack to send you a reset link. You would need to create a new account. Your email address is only used to allow you to reset your password. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

Already a StudyStack user? Log In

Reset Password
Enter the associated with your account, and we'll email you a link to reset your password.
focusNode
Didn't know it?
click below
 
Knew it?
click below
Don't Know
Remaining cards (0)
Know
0:00
edit
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.

  Normal Size     Small Size show me how

MEAS 109 CH 1

MEAS 109 Final Exam

QuestionAnswer
Which professional organization is dedicated entirely to the medical assisting profession? AAMA
Which professional organization is dedicated entirely to the medical assisting profession? current CPR card
Which of the following examples is a laboratory duty for a medical assistant? teaching pts to collect specimens properly
An example of an administrative duty for a medical assistant is ____. creating/maintaining pt medical records
What is the term for the process by which programs such as medical assisting are officially authorized? accreditation
Which of the following is most likely to increase the career options for a medical assistant? graduating from an accredited program
The AAMA works to protect the right of the medical assistant to practice through ____. legislative monitoring
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
Which of the following declared medical assisting as an allied health profession? US Dept of Health, Education, and Welfare
Who is responsible for documenting competencies learned by medical assisting students? the educational institution
Which of the following is not a required topic in an accredited medical assisting program? physics
Which organization works with the Medical Assisting Educational Review Board to ensure that accredited schools provide a competency-based education? Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
In all accredited medical assisting programs, externships are ______________. mandatory
The purpose of accreditation of medical assisting programs is to ____. ensure that medical assisting programs provide a competency-based education
Which of the following is not a benefit of joining a professional association? scoring higher on exams
To receive certification or registration as a medical assistant, you must ____. graduate from an approved medical assistant program and pass the CMA(AAMA) or RMA(AMT) examination
Which of the following examples is a laboratory duty for a medical assistant? teaching patients to collect specimens properly
A certified medical assistant (CMA) must recertify the CMA credential every ____. 5 years
Confirmation by an organization that an individual is qualified to perform a job to professional standards is known as ____. certification
How many contact hours must a certified medical assistant accumulate in a 5-year period in order to recertify? 60
Who is eligible to take the AAMA's certification examination? Students who have completed a CAAHEP- or ABHES-accredited medical assisting program
he scope of practice of a medical assistant is determined by ____. state law
The medical assistant who researches a dietician for a patient with diabetes is acting as a _____________. patient advocate
Which of the following tasks is not considered in the scope of practice for a multiskilled healthcare professional? making judgements concerning a patient's diagnosis
The first national association for medical assistants was the ____. AAMA
n example of a clinical duty for a medical assistant is ____. preparing a patient for an examination
In order to control the rising cost of healthcare and reduce personnel costs, medical practices are hiring which of the following? Multiskilled Health Professionals
he main purpose of the American Association of Medical Assistants is to ____. raise standards to a high professional level
The duties of a medical assistant are broken into which of the following areas? administrative, clinical, and laboratory
The set of government regulations that help ensure continuity and privacy of healthcare information is known as ____. HIPAA
Which organization awards the CMA credential? AAMA
What role is the medical assistant performing when helping patients through the confusing healthcare system and ensuring the patient’s treatment needs are met? Patient Navigator
Benefits offered by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) include ____. professional publications and educational opportunities
The expectations for medical assistants have increased because ____. of changes in healthcare and availability of more formal training
Created by: ally081
 

 



Voices

Use these flashcards to help memorize information. Look at the large card and try to recall what is on the other side. Then click the card to flip it. If you knew the answer, click the green Know box. Otherwise, click the red Don't know box.

When you've placed seven or more cards in the Don't know box, click "retry" to try those cards again.

If you've accidentally put the card in the wrong box, just click on the card to take it out of the box.

You can also use your keyboard to move the cards as follows:

If you are logged in to your account, this website will remember which cards you know and don't know so that they are in the same box the next time you log in.

When you need a break, try one of the other activities listed below the flashcards like Matching, Snowman, or Hungry Bug. Although it may feel like you're playing a game, your brain is still making more connections with the information to help you out.

To see how well you know the information, try the Quiz or Test activity.

Pass complete!
"Know" box contains:
Time elapsed:
Retries:
restart all cards