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CMA Chapter 1-2
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which two scientists developed a vaccine that brought polio under control? | Albert Sabin and Jonas Salk |
| Which scientist first described the circulatory system? | William Harvey |
| What is critical thinking? | Sorting out conflicting information, weighing knowledge about the information, ignoring personal bias, deciding on a reasonable belief or action, and actively searching for the truth. |
| What contribution made by Ignaz Philipp Semmelweis drastically reduced hospital deaths? | He was the first physician to reccomend handwashing to prevent disease transfer. |
| What are the characteristics of Stage 1 learners according to the Learning Style Inventory? | Concrete reflective style of learning wants to know the purpose of information, make personal connections to it, consider many points of view, and prefer to observe and plan before taking action. |
| Which mind map displays the cause and effect of events? | The Chain of Events map |
| What kind of patients receive care in an ambulatory center? | Patients receiving outpatient care (e.g., emergency rooms, surgery centers, physicians' offices). |
| Which procedure was first performed by Dr. Christian Barnard? | The first human-to-human heart transplant. |
| The father of medicine contributed what to medicine? | The Hippocratic Oath |
| Which legislation most affects laboratory tests performed in a physician's office lab? | CLIA (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments) |
| What type of registered nurse has advanced training to diagnose and treat common illnesses? | Nurse Practitioner (NP) |
| What is the difference between a DO and an MD? | A DO emphasizes the relationship of the musculoskeletal system to the function of organs and tissues and uses a holistic approach. |
| A medical doctor who specializes in the treatment of disorders of the eye is called what? | Ophthalmologist |
| True or False: all practicing medical assistants are not independent practitioners. certified or not regardless of length of training or expirience every CMA must practice under the directed supervision of a physician or other licensed practitioner. | Both Statements are true. |
| The health professional who provides basic patient care services, including diagnosing illnesses and prescribing medication, is called what? | Nurse Practitioner (NP) |
| What are the categories of compliance for meeting standards of care? | Assessment and care of patients, orientation, education, training of staff, qualified staff. |
| What is the key feature of the physician (MD)? | Comprehensive care, patient centered care; accessible services, quality and safety. |
| DO refers to what type of physician? | Doctor of Osteopathy |
| What agency founded in 1939 is a nationally recognized certification agency for multiple allied health professionals? | (AMT) American Medical Technologists |
| What is the most important consideration when choosing a uniform? | A professional businesslike appearance. |
| The mental and emotional condition with respect to cheerfulness or confidence is called what? | Morale |
| A person who is characterized by or conforms to the technical or ethical standards of a certain profession is considered to be what? | Professional |
| Describe the relationship of administrative and clinical medical assisting responsibilities. | Both are equally important for maintaining a high-quality medical practice. |
| What is an obstruction to professionalism? | Bringing personal problems into the office. (Negatice attitude, procrastination, gossip, personal communication, and dating co workers) |
| _____ is defined as deciding which tasks are most important. | Prioritizing |
| What is professionalism? | Characterized by the technical or ethical standards of a certain profession. |
| What are some reasons to keep an accurate medical record? | Provides critical information for other caregivers, used for statistics, necessary for financial reimbursement, and used in court cases. |
| What is needed when describing a patients chief complaint? | Time when Symptoms started, how long it lasted, anything done to treat symptoms. |
| Most tasks can be prioritized into theee general categories. What are the three categories? | Must be done today, should be done today, could be done today. |
| How would you properly index the name "Jill Freeman, M.D."? for filing if you had another patient with the same name but without the title. | Freeman, Jill MD |
| ____ is an interdisciplinary customizable approach that allows health departments to connect practice with policy for local change. | Population Health |
| A filing system in which an alphabetical cross-reference must be consulted to locate specific files is called a(n)? | Indirect filing system |
| An RMA credential is awarded by whom? | (AMT) American Medical Technologists |
| The actual health record belongs to whom? | The healthcare provider. |
| The process of moving an active file to inactive status is called what? | Purging |
| What is the most important reason for telling the provider when a documentation error is discovered later? | To protect the patient's well-being. |
| HIPPA recommends that the physicians keep the records on patients for at least how long? | HIPAA does not recommend a record retention period. |
| How long should medical records for minors be kept? | Until the patient reaches the age of majority (18) plus the applicable statute of limitations |
| Files for patients who have died, moved away, or terminated their relationship with the provider are called what? | Closed files. |
| A medical record should only be released with what a verbal order from whom? | Never with a verbal order. Only a written release from the patient. |
| How are corrections made to an electronic health record (EHR)? | Draw 1 line through the entry, and then write the correct information. |
| ____ is the type of electronic record of health related information an individual that can be created, gathered, managed, and consulted only by authorized clinicians and staff in a single healthcare organization. | EMR |
| A correction to a medical record must be made by whom? | Whoever finds the incorrect info. The person making the correction must date, initial or sign. |
| The "R" entry in the SOAPIER charting method means what? | Response |
| The "E" entry in the SOAPIER charting method means what? | Evaluation |
| ____ software can be used for transcription and authentication. | Voice Recognition |
| Which health information exchange (HIE) allows providers to find and request patient information from other providers? | Query-based exchange. |
| For a record to be admissible as evidence in court, the person making the entries must attest they were true and correct at the time they were written, and the provider's signature or initials are the best indication of this. | Both statements are true. |
| What is the HIPAA Privacy Rule requirement for the retention of health records? | HIPAA does not have requirements for record retention. |
| Which section of the law, commonly known as the economic package pertains to healthcare | HITEACH Act |
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