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CMA Ch. 1-2

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Which two scientists developed a vaccine that brought polio under control? Jonas Salk and Albert Sabin
Which scientist first described circulatory system? William Harvey
What is critical thinking? Critical thinking is the objective analysis and evaluation of an issue in order to form a judgement
What contribution made by Ignaz Philipp Semmelweis drastically reduced deaths that commonly took place in hospitals? By advocating for handwashing with chlorinated lime solutions
What are characteristics of stage 1 learners according to the learning style inventory? Stage 1 learners are typically concrete thinkers who learn best through direct experience and hands-on activities
Which mind maps would display the cause and effect of events? Flow charts or cause-and-effect diagrams
What kind of patients receive care in an ambulatory center? Patients who require medical care
Which procedure was first performed by Dr, Christian Barnard? The first human-to-human heart transplant
The father of medicine contributed what to medicine? Hippocratic Oath
Which legislation most affects the laboratory tests that can be performed in a physician's office lab? Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments
What type of registered nurse has advanced training to diagnose and treat common illness? A nurse practitioner
What is the difference between the DO and the MD? DO - focusing on the body's interconnectedness and using osteopathic manipulative treatment. MD- follows a more conventional approach to medicine
A medical doctor who specializes in the treatment of disorders of the eye is called what? Ophthalmologist
One factor is absolutely true about all practicing medical assistants - they are not independent practitioners. Where certified or not regardless of length of training. every medical assistant must practice under supervision of a physician or other Both statements are true
The health professional who provides basic patient care services, including diagnosing illnesses a prescribing medication is defines as a what? Physician assistant
What are the categories of compliance for meeting standards of care? Legal, Ethical, and professional
What is the key feature of PCMH? Team - based approach to care
DO refers to which type of physicians? Doctor of osteopathic medicine
Which agency, founded in 1939, is a nationally recognized certification agency for multiple allied health professionals? American Association of Medical Assistants
What is the most important consideration in choosing a uniform? Professionalism
The metal or 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? Administrative - Scheduling, billing, record-keeping. Clinical - patient care, vital signs, and assisting with procedures
What is an obstruction to professionalism? Lack of integrity, poor communication, and unethical behavior are obstructions to professionalism
What is defines as deciding which tasks are most important? Prioritization
What is professionalism? conduct, aims, or qualities that characterize/ mark a profession
What are some reasons to keep an accurate medical record? Continuity of care, legal protection, billing and insurance, patient education, research and statistics
What is needed when describing a patient's complaint? The symptoms, onset, location, duration, character, radiation, timing, severity, aggravating, and alleviating factors
Most tasks can be prioritized into three general categories. What are the three categories? Urgent, important, and routine
How would you properly index the name " Jill Freeman, M.D." for filing of you had another patient with the same name but without the title? Freeman, Jill, M.D.
_______ is an interdisciplinary customizable approach that allows health departments to connect practice the policy for change to happen locally Community Health Assessment
A filing system in which a alphabetic cross-reference must be consulted to locate specific files is called a ? Cross-reference system
An RMA credential is awarded by who? A registered medical assistant
The actual health record belongs to who? The patient
The process of moving an active file to inactive status is called what? Archiving
What is the most important reason for telling the provider when a documentation error is discovered later? To ensure patient safety and continuity of care
HIPPA recommends that physicians keep the records on patients for at least how long? 6 years
Medical records should keep records on minors for how long? 3 years, past the age of majority
Files for patients who have died, moved away, or otherwise terminated their relationship with the provider are called? Closed files
A medical record should only be released with a verbal order from who? Physician
How are corrections made to the electronic health record? By adding an addendum/ amendment to the original entry
_______ is the type of electronic record of health-related information about an individual that can be created, gathered, managed, and consulted only by authorized clinicians and staff in a single healthcare organuztion Electronic Health Record
A correction to a medical record and be by who? By the person who originally created the entry/ by a qualified healthcare professional
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 sued for transcription and authentication Transcription
Which health information exchanges allows providers to find/ request information on a patient from other providers? Healthcare information exchanges
For a record to be admissible as evidence in court the person dictating/ writing the entries must be able to attest that they were true and correct at the time they were written. The best indication of the this is the provider's signature/initials. Both statements are true
What is the HIPPA privacy rule requirement for the retention of health records? That covered entities retain health records for at least 6 years
Which section of the lay, commonly known as the Economic package, pertains to healthcare? Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act ( HIPPA)
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