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Med 160 Test 1&2
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| To receive certification as a medical assistant, you must ________ | complete an approved medical assistant program and pass the CMA (AAMA) |
| The main purpose of the American Association of Medical Assistants is to ________ | raise standards to a high professional level |
| Benefits offered by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) include ________ | professional publications and educational opportunities |
| A certified medical assistant (CMA) must recertify the CMA credential every ________ | 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 ________ | 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 ________ | 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 ________ | creating and maintaining patient medical records |
| An example of a clinical duty for a medical assistant is ________ | 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 ________ | 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 ________ | 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 ________ | 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 __________ | 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 ________ | 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 |
| 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 ________ | advanced laboratory duty |
| The first national association for medical assistants was the ________ | 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 ________ | orthopedics |
| A physician who studies the changes a disease produces in the cells, fluids, tissues, and processes of the entire body is a(n) ________. | pathologist |
| The term "primary care physicians" refers to ________ | physicians who oversee 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 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 physician who specializes in the treatment of patients with cancer is a(n) _______ | oncologist |
| Routine tasks such as maintaining patient profiles in a pharmacy's computer are performed by a ________ | pharmacy technician |
| Reconstruction, correction, or improvement of body structures is performed by a(n) ________ | plastic surgeon |
| The term that refers to assessment of the urgency and immediate medical needs of a patient is ________ | triage |
| An allied health professional trained to draw blood for diagnostic laboratory testing is a ________ | 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 ________. | show respect to patients |
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