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MED 160

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To receive certification as a medical assistant, you must ________blank complete an approved medical assistant program and pass the CMA (AAMA)
The main purpose of the American Association of Medical Assistants is to ________blank. raise standards to a high professional level
Benefits offered by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) include ________blank. professional publications and educational opportunities
A certified medical assistant (CMA) must recertify the CMA credential every ________blank. 5 years
Who is responsible for documenting competencies learned by medical assisting students? The educational institution
What is the term for the process by which programs such as medical assisting are officially authorized? accreditation
The purpose of accreditation of medical assisting programs is to ________blank. ensure that medical assisting programs provide a competency-based education
Which of the following is most likely to increase the career options for a medical assistant? graduation from an accredited program
In all accredited medical assisting programs, externships are ________blank. mandatory
Which of the following tasks is not considered in the scope of practice for a multiskilled healthcare professional? making judgments or interpretations concerning a patient's diagnosis
The duties of a medical assistant are broken into which of the following areas? Administrative, clinical, and laboratory
An example of an administrative duty for a medical assistant is ________blank. creating and maintaining patient medical records
An example of a clinical duty for a medical assistant is ________blank. preparing a patient for an examination
Which of the following examples is a laboratory duty for a medical assistant? teaching patients to collect specific specimens properly
Testing the functioning of a patient's eyes and eye muscles is an example of which type of task? Specialized
The expectations for medical assistants have increased because ________blank. of 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 ________blank. certification
Which organization accredits private postsecondary institutions and programs that prepare students for entry into the medical assisting profession? Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools
Which organization awards the Registered Medical Assistant credential? American Medical Technologists
Kendra works as a medical assistant at Baker Medical Associates, a group of five physicians. She has been asked to help the physicians analyze the practice and suggest potential areas for improvement. This task would be classified as an ________blank. advanced administrative duty
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 __________bla entry-level clinical duty
How many contact hours must a certified medical assistant accumulate in a 5-year period in order to recertify? 60
The scope of practice of a medical assistant is determined by ________blank. 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 ________blank. entry-level general duty
Yvonne has worked as a medical assistant at Smithson Medical Center for 15 years. Recently she was asked to become the facility's OSHA compliance officer. This task would be classified as an ________blank. advanced laboratory duty
The first national association for medical assistants was the ________blank. American Association of Medical Assistants
The legal term ________blank is defined as the care that ordinarily is provided by an average, prudent healthcare provider in a given situation. standard of care
What type of physician specialist reads electrocardiograms (ECGs) for hospital laboratories? cardiologist
The branch of medicine that works to maintain the function of the musculoskeletal system is called ________blank. orthopedics
A physician who studies the changes a disease produces in the cells, fluids, tissues, and processes of the entire body is a(n) ________blank. pathologist
The term "primary care physicians" refers to ________blank. physicians who oversee patients' long-term healthcare
Physicians who specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases related to the internal organs are ________blank. internists
A physician who diagnoses and treats physical reactions to substances such as mold, dust, fur, and pollen from plants or flowers is a(n) ________blank. allergist
A disorder related to the functioning of the stomach and intestines is treated by a(n) ________blank. gastroenterologist
A physician who diagnoses and treats diseases of the skin, hair, and nails is a(n) ________blank. dermatologist
A physician who specializes in the treatment of patients with cancer is a(n) ________blank. oncologist
Routine tasks such as maintaining patient profiles in a pharmacy's computer are performed by a ________blank. pharmacy technician
Reconstruction, correction, or improvement of body structures is performed by a(n) ________blank. plastic surgeon
The term that refers to assessment of the urgency and immediate medical needs of a patient is ________blank. triage
An allied health professional trained to draw blood for diagnostic laboratory testing is a ________blank. phlebotomist
Which physician specialist diagnoses and treats diseases of the kidney and bladder? urologist
Which physician specialist is also referred to as an ENT ? otorhinolaryngologist
Which health professional uses modalities such as electricity, heat, cold, ultrasound, massage, and exercise to restore function and relieve pain after a patient’s injury? physical therapist
The baby boom that occurred from 1946 to 1964 caused which of the following healthcare trends? increase in aging population
Which of the following statements is not true about electronic health records? EHR is a major factor in the current trend toward preventive care.
Which of the following U.S.-based nonprofit organizations is dedicated to maintaining and elevating the standards of healthcare delivery through the evaluation and accreditation of healthcare organizations? The Joint Commission
Hospice services are offered only to patients with fewer than ________blank to live. 6 months
Which of the following involves careful listening, observing, speaking, and writing? communication skills
A personal qualification of being an effective and productive medical assistant is to ________blank. show respect to patients
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