Foundational Knowledge / Basic Science Flashcards
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“Why are medical boards involved with determining the scope of practice for medical assistants?”
These boards oversee the practice of medicine within a state and play a role in setting standards and guidelines.
How do state regulations play such a crucial role in determining the limitations of a medical assistant’s duties in medical facilities?
Medical facilities create their own policies to further define the roles and responsibilities of their medical assistants.
Why might a medical assistant pursue further certification?
Obtaining additional certifications such as CETS and CBCS, will increase the scope of work of an MA and can lead to better job opportunities
What are the advantages of being certified as a medical assistant, even if it not legally required in a state?
Increased initial job placement, higher wages, career advancement opportunities
Why does a patient require admission to a hospital or facility for inpatient care?
Hospitals and facilities provide 24/7 monitoring of vital signs, medication administration, and other aspects of patient care.
Why is it important to make healthcare services as easily accessible as possible, as mobile health units do?
Mobile health units overcome geographical and logistical barriers to healthcare access.
Which of the following visits may be appropriate for a telehealth?
Follow up on medical adjustments, patient education, and review of lab results
Which of the following visits may be appropriate for an in-person visit?
New pain symptoms or a physical examination
Describe MA’s role in patient portals
Enrolling in portal, necessary paperwork completed, enrollment instructions on how to use it effectively, may be responsible for uploading/updating data in the portal
How do value-based plans incentivize healthcare providers to improve patient outcomes?
Reimbursement is tied to performance, encouraging providers to focus on value (quality vs. quantity)
Why do HMOs, PPOs, and POS plans fall under the umbrella of managed care?
It emphasizes proactive healthcare to prevent illnesses and reduce long-term costs by contracts with providers create networks that patients can access
How does an HMO’s contract with a medical center or provider group affect patient access to care?
Patients typically need a referral from their primary care physician to see a specialist and require approval for certain procedures and treatments to control health care cost
Why do PPOs offer more flexibility than HMOs?
Patients can see specialists without needing a referral and have a network of preferred providers, but patients can also see out-of-network providers at a higher cost.
Why are POS plans considered a hybrid of HMO and PPO models
POS plans aim to balance cost control encouraging PCP coordination (HMO-like) with patient choice / in-network utilization (PPO-like)
How does capitation work in practice
Providers receive a fixed monthly payment per enrolled patient, which encourages providers to focus on keeping patients healthy to reduce the need for costly treatments
What is the primary difference between fee-for-service and value-based care
In fee-for-service model - determined by the cost of services provided
value-based models - determined by the value to the patient and their long-term health
When and why a patient benefit from going to urgent care rather than an emergency department?
Urgent care costs less, has a shorter wait time, and is often conveniently located. Most have flexible hours and offer walk-in appointments.
Analgesics
Relieve pain
Acetaminophen
Analgesics -Think “Aches” and “Temp” for temperature. This can help you remember that it reduces aches (pain) and fever.
Hydrocodone
Analgesics - “Hydro” can sound like “high,” which can remind you that it’s a stronger opioid pain reliever.
Codeine
Analgesics - Associate “code” with a strong, controlled substance, as it’s an opioid.
Antacids / anti-ulcer
for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Esomeprazole
Antiacid
Calcium Carbonate
Antiacid
