Intro to Medical Assisting

Question 1

Medical Doctor - MD

Answer 1

Diagnose illness, treat, perform procedures & write prescriptions

Question 2

Osteopathic Provider - DO

Answer 2

Similar requirements to MD, uses modern medicine & surgical procedure PLUS OSTEOPATHIC MANIPULATIVE THERAPY (OMT)

Question 3

Nurse Practitioner - NP

Answer 3

Beyond RN advanced training, basic Patient Care including diagnosing and prescribing

Question 4

Physician Assistant - PA

Answer 4

Practice under supervision of MD or DO.

Question 5

Medical Laboratory Technicians

Answer 5

perform diagnostic testing on blood, fluids and other specimens

Question 6

Medical Receptionist

Answer 6

Check Patients in and out, answer phones and file, fax etc…

Question 7

Occupational Therapists - 4

Answer 7

Assist patients with conditions that are disabling: developmentally, emotionally, mentally or physically

Question 8

Pharmacy Technicians

Answer 8

Assist pharmacists

Question 9

Physical Therapists - 3

Answer 9

Assist in patient gaining mobility, improving strength and range of motion

Question 10

Radiology Technicians

Answer 10

Use imaging equipment to assist in diagnosis and treatment

Question 11

Scope of Practice

Answer 11

Duties medical assistant is capable of under their certification, education and training

Question 12

Standard of Care

Answer 12

degree of care / competence expected in a circumstance or role

Question 13

Other Credentials for MA’s

Answer 13

CPT - Phlebotomy Technician
CET - EKG Technician
CBCS - Billing and coding specialist
CEHRS - Electronic Health records specialist

Question 14

HIPPA

Answer 14

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act - PRIVACY

Question 15

OSHA

Answer 15

Occupational Safety & Health Administration - SAFETY
Assures safe and healthy work conditions

employee training & record keeping

wearing of PPE

blood borne pathogen standards

Question 16

CLIA

Answer 16

Clinical Laboratory Improvements Amendments Of 1988 -LABORATORY

Question 17

General Medicine Providers

Answer 17

GPs, FPs and Internists

Question 18

General Practitioner

Answer 18

Treat acute and chronic illness, preventative care - holistic approach

Question 19

Family Practitioners

Answer 19

Preventative care mainly
newborns to older adults.

Question 20

Internists
Cc cc

Answer 20

comprehensive care of adults - diagnosing treating chronic conditions

Question 21

Anesthesiologist

Answer 21

Manages sedation thru surgery

Question 22

Cardiologist

Answer 22

Diseases of heart and Blood Vessels

Question 23

Dermatologist

Answer 23

Conditions of the skin

Question 24

Endocrinologist

Answer 24

hormones or glands conditions

Question 25

Gastroenterologist (7)

Answer 25

GI TRACT; stomach, intestines, espohagus, liver, pancreas, colon, rectum

Question 26

Gynecologist

Answer 26

female reproductive system and fertility

Question 27

Hematologist

Answer 27

Blood and blood producing hormones. Patients often have enemia, leukemia, and lymphoma

Question 28

Hepatologist - 4

Answer 28

Liver, biliary tree, gallbladder and pancreas

Question 29

Neonatologist

Answer 29

newborns

Question 30

Nephrologist

Answer 30

Kidney care / disease

Question 31

Obstetrician

Answer 31

Women during and after pregnancy

Question 32

Oncologist

Answer 32

treatment of patients with cancer

Question 33

Opthalmologist

Answer 33

eye conditions

Question 34

Orthopedists (5)

Answer 34

Bones, joints, muscles, ligaments and tendons

Question 35

Neurologist

Answer 35

nervous system

Question 36

Pathologist

Answer 36

tissues, blood, urine

Question 37

Pediatrician

Answer 37

Newborn, infant, child, adolescent

Question 38

Psychiatrist

Answer 38

Mental disorders / conditions

Question 39

Radiologist (5)

Answer 39

Use of Xrays, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, tomography and MRI

Question 40

Urologists

Answer 40

Urinary Tract

Question 41

Ancillary services (5)

Answer 41

Urgent care, lab services, diagnostic testing, occupational therapy and physical therapy

Question 42

Urgent Care

Answer 42

Alternative to Emergency Department

Question 43

Laboratory Services

Answer 43

Diagnostic testing on blood, fluids and other specimens

Question 44

Diagnostic imaging

Answer 44

Xray, ultrasound, MRI and CT computerized tomography to diagnose condition

Question 45

Occupational Therapy -

Answer 45

Assist emotionally, physically, mentally and developmentally to disabled

Question 46

Physical Therapy

Answer 46

Regaining mobility and improving strength

Question 47

Alternative Therapies (4)

Answer 47

Accupuncture Chiropractic Energy Therapy Dietary Supplements

Question 48

Accupunture

Answer 48

pricking skin or tissue with needles to relieve pain

Question 49

Chiropractic

Answer 49

Musculoskeletal system, particularly the spine

Question 50

Energy Therapy

Answer 50

Clearing cellular memory thru the human energy field

Question 51

Dietary Supplements

Answer 51

Vitamins, minerals, herbs for therapeutic properties

Question 52

CAAHEP

Answer 52

Commission for Accreditation for Allied Health Education Programs

Question 53

NHA

Answer 53

National Health Career Organization - NHA Exam for MAs

Question 54

ABHES

Answer 54

Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools

Question 55

Billing Form 1500

Answer 55

Used to invoice insurance

Question 56

OSHA and CDC

Answer 56

agencies responsible for protecting health care workers

Question 57

CDC

Answer 57

Center for disease control Employer responsibilities: Provide PPE, Hep B vaccine & adhere to set guidelines