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MED 160
Notes 1 & 2
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which branch of medicine deals with the treatment of various cancers? | Oncology |
| Which of the following specialists diagnoses and treats the disorders of endocrine system? | Endocrinologist |
| Which of the following specialists is devoted to the study and treatment of the foot and ankle? | Podiatrist |
| Which of the following is a subspecialty of surgery? | All of these are correct |
| Which of the following is the professional organization that assists in the development of specialty tests for and certification of physicians? | ABMS |
| A(n) __________blank uses adjustments, physical therapy, exercise, and sometimes nutrition to treat his or her patients. | Chiropractor |
| The medical scribe job would fall under which of the following categories? | Medical assistant |
| JAMA is the professional journal of the | AMA |
| Family practitioners are also known as | general practitioners or primary care physicians |
| Which of the following allied health professionals practices one of the oldest healing methods that uses pressure, tapping, and vibration to promote muscle and full-body relaxation? | Massage therapist |
| The largest medical specialty organization is the | ACP |
| Insurance companies refer to general practitioners who oversee the patient’s care as | primary care physicians |
| One of the goals of the Affordable Care Act passed in 2010 was to encourage patients to manage and organize their own healthcare; this is part of the function of | patient-centered care |
| Which of the following physicians treats the patient as a whole patient instead of concentrating on specific symptoms? | Doctor of osteopathy |
| For whom would an EKG technologist work? | A cardiologist |
| What specialty career option would include assisting the physician in evaluating a patient's physical and mental status, drawing blood samples, and recording planned surgical procedures? | Anesthetist's assistant |
| Which allied health professional works in hospitals, nursing homes, or physicians' offices documenting breathing treatments and therapies; cleaning, sanitizing, and sterilizing breathing equipment; and performing artificial ventilation? | Respiratory therapy technician |
| Who may join the American Society of Phlebotomy Technicians? | All of these are correct - physicians, pharmacists, phlebotomists |
| Mary goes to see a physician certified by the Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation for a pain in her elbow that she has had for some time. She refuses to have surgery, so she sees a physician who works with a nonsurgical approach. She is seeing a | physiatrist |
| Administrative and clinical medical assistants take classes which include: | All of these are correct - medical terminology, externship, medical ethics |
| Using all of the knowledge and skills obtained in a medical assisting program in an actual office setting is called a/an: | externship |
| By completing all work on time, showing up for work promptly, and showing patients respect, the medical assistant exhibits: | professionalism |
| Adapting easily to change proves the medical assistant has: | flexibility |
| Communicating in an assertive and non-threatening way to all people in and out of a medical office is called: | diplomacy |
| When the medical assistant offers to help an associate so that all work is completed in a timely manner, the MA is exhibiting: | team work |
| A multiskilled medical assistant can: | All of these are correct |
| Jane is scheduled to work in insurance for the day; however, the clinical medical assistant called to say she will be about an hour late. The physician will begin to see patients in 20 minutes. Jane proves she is __________blank by helping in the clinical | flexible and multiskilled |
| Why is graduation from an accredited medical assisting program important? | All of these are correct |
| The ability to meet with and talk to colleagues met through membership in a professional organization is called: | networking |
| An externship is: | a type of practical work experience |
| When a medical assistant pays attention to detail, it means he: | is very accurate in his work |
| The ability to build social and professional alliances is called: | networking |
| The purpose of completing an externship is to: | obtain work experience as a medical assistant |
| Julie is a new medical assistant who has just been hired at a clinic in Pennsylvania. What is the best way for Julie to determine the scope of practice for medical assistants in this state? | search online with keywords “Pennsylvania” and “medical assistant scope of practice” |
| A medical assistant who fails to provide patient care that would ordinarily be provided by an average, prudent healthcare provider in a given situation may be accused of failing to follow his | standard of care |
| Patrick is a medical assistant who works on a nursing floor at the local hospital. In his role as patient navigator, Patrick’s duties include | helping a patient find out who to talk to about the hospital bill |
| A clinical medical assistant is responsible for: | venipuncture |
| Three patients have shown up at the office at the same time. One patient is very angry about her bill. Another patient has a large, bleeding wound on his leg. The third patient is visually impaired and is here for an annual office visit. The medical assis | calmness in a crisis |
| If a medical assistant attempts to diagnose a patient, he is working: | outside of his scope of practice |
| The RMA exam is divided into knowledge areas which include: | general, clinical, and administrative |
| A patient has just learned she has a terminal illness. The medical assistant would show __________blank towards the patient. | empathy |
| One advantage of hiring a multiskilled professional for the medical office is to: | reduce overhead in the office |
| The AAMA requires that CMA(AAMA) members obtain 60 continuing education credits every __________blank years. | 5 |
| The CMA certification is awarded by: | AAMA |
| The CMA (AAMA) exam is divided into knowledge areas which include: | general, clinical, and administrative |
| What might a student learn in a medical assisting program? | None of these are correct |
| Who collects payments from patients after their visit with the physician? | The administrative medical assistant |
| Brad is an experienced medical assistant who has just moved to New Jersey from Illinois. In New Jersey, he easily obtains a job at the local hospital. | Search online with keywords “New Jersey” and “medical assistant scope of practice” |
| The set of procedures that a medical assistant can perform and the actions that she can take under the terms of her professional license and training are her | Scope of practice |
| A medical assistant who helps a patient overcome barriers so that the patient can receive a timely diagnosis and treatment is fulfilling her role as a | Patient navigator |
| The organization that offers certifications for medical assistants, laboratory technologists, dental assistants, and medical administrative specialists is the: | AMT |
| Scheduling appointments, greeting patients, maintaining medical records, handling insurance, acting as HIPPA compliance, performing transcriptio | Medical Administration |
| Drawing blood for testing, Recording vital signs, Performing electrocardiograms, collecting laboratory specimens | Medical Assisting |
| Greeting patients, answering telephones | Entry-level administrative duties |
| Developing and maintaining fee schedules, negotiating leases and supply contacts | Advanced Administrative Duties |
| Preparing patients for examinations, drawing blood for testing | Entry-level clinical duties |
| Assist with clinical trials, report diagnostic study results | Advanced Clinical Duties |
| Exhibiting courteous, conscientious, and a generally businesslike manner at all times | Professionalism |
| Offering assistance with work that needs to be done even if it is not your assigned job | Self-Motivation |
| Ability to adapt to changes and handle them with professionalism | Flexibility |
| Communicating in a way that is not offensive and expresses and inspires cooperation | Diplomacy |
| Putting yourself in someone else's shoes | Empathy |
| The ability to pay attention to minute aspects of a task | Detail-oriented |
| Showing respect and courtesy to staff and patients | Professionalism |
| Having a positive and caring appearance | Attitude |
| The ability to communicate in a non-offensive manner | Diplomacy |
| Honesty, reliability, and dependability | Integrity |
| The ability to adapt to ever-changing situations | Flexibility |
| The ability to evaluate and solve problems | Critical thinking skills |
| Placing yourself in the "shoes" of someone else | Empathy |
| Taking on additional job responsibilities to assist other staff members | Team member |
| Having the initiative to work without supervision | Self-motivation |
| The two accrediting agencies recognized by the Department of Education are | ABHES and CAAHEP |
| The medical association that sets the minimum competencies for a CMA is the | American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) |
| Besides the CMA and RMA, other certifications such as EKG technician, Phlebotomy technician and Billing & Coding Specialist can be obtained through the __________blank. | National Healthcareer Association |
| __________blank are the opportunity for medical assisting students to gain real-world experience. | Externships |
| Graduating from an officially recognized school of medical assisting means the school has gone through a process known as __________blank. | accreditation |
| The updating of skills and knowledge to maintain the CMA or RMA credential is known as __________blank. | continuing education |
| Graduation from an accredited medical assisting school is a requirement for one to sit for the __________blank examinations. | RMA and/or CMA |
| Which of the following two physicians tend to work in conjunction with one another? | Urologist and proctologist |
| Physicians wishing to become specialized in specific areas take a test given by the: | ABMS |
| An EEG technologist works for | All of these are correct - a hospital EEG lab, clinics, a physicians office |
| An x-ray technician is also called a | radiographer |
| Who is welcomed to join the American Society of Clinical Pathologists? | All of these except pharmacists - phlebotomists, pharmacists, physicians |
| Which of the following groups evaluates and assesses healthcare organizations? | TJC |
| The physician treats a patient who appears to be in kidney failure and may need dialysis. The type of specialist this patient is referred to is: | a nephrologist |
| One of the goals of the Affordable Care Act passed in 2010 was to help ensure shorter waiting times for patients who have urgent medical needs; this is part of the function of | accessible services |
| Study of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract | Gastroenterology |
| Branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of problems and diseases of the older adult | Geriatrics |
| Study, diagnosis, and management of diseases of the kidney | Nephrology |
| Study of pregnancy, labor, delivery, and postpartum | Obstetrics |
| Study of the ear, nose, and throat | Otorhinolaryngology |