Kinn's The Medical Assistant Ch 1

Question 1

allopathic

Answer 1

A system of medical practice that treats disease by the use of remedies

Question 2

MD

Answer 2

doctor of medicine; allopathic physician; They diagnose illness & disease

Question 3

complementary and alternative medicine (CAM)

Answer 3

A group of diverse medical and healthcare systems

Question 4

DC

Answer 4

Doctor of Chiropractic; complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) ; focus on the relationship between the spine and the function of the body.

Question 5

conscientious

Answer 5

meticulous

Question 6

contamination

Answer 6

The process by which something becomes harmful or unusable through contact with something unclean.

Question 7

critical thinking

Answer 7

The constant practice of considering all aspects of a situation when deciding what to believe or what to do.

Question 8

demeanor

Answer 8

behavior toward others; outward manner

Question 9

detrimental

Answer 9

harmful

Question 10

holistic

Answer 10

A form of healing that considers the whole person in individual treatment plans

Question 11

DO

Answer 11

doctor of osteopathy; holistic physician; they stress preventive medicine

Question 12

hospice

Answer 12

a concept of care that involves health professionals and volunteers who provide medical

Question 13

indicator

Answer 13

An important point or group of statistical values that

Question 14

initiative

Answer 14

the ability to determine what needs to be done and take action on your own.

Question 15

integrity

Answer 15

adhering to ethical standards or right conduct standards.

Question 16

learning style

Answer 16

The way an individual perceives and processes information to learn new material.

Question 17

mnemonic

Answer 17

A learning device (e.g.

Question 18

morale

Answer 18

emotional or mental condition with respect to cheerfulness and confidence

Question 19

negligence

Answer 19

failure to act as a reasonably prudent person would under similar circumstances; such conduct falls below the standards of behavior established by law for the protection of others against unreasonable risk of harm.

Question 20

overlearn

Answer 20

to learn or memorize beyond the point of proficiency or immediate recall

Question 21

patient navigator

Answer 21

A person who identifies patients’ needs and barriers and assists by coordinating care and identifying community and healthcare resources to meet the needs. (Care coordinator.)

Question 22

perceiving

Answer 22

How an individual looks at information and sees it as real.

Question 23

processing

Answer 23

How an individual internalizes new information and makes it his or her own.

Question 24

reflection

Answer 24

the process of thinking about new information so as to create new ways of learning.

Question 25

reliable

Answer 25

dependable; able to be trusted

Question 26

triage

Answer 26

The process of sorting patients to determine medical need and the priority of care.

Question 27

American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)

Answer 27

The professional organization that certifies medical assistants and works to maintain professional standards in the medical assisting profession.

Question 28

American Medical Technologists (AMT)

Answer 28

The registering organization for medical assistants that provides online continuing education

Question 29

National Healthcareer Association

Answer 29

Organization which certifies a variety of allied health professionals.

Question 30

abstract perceivers

Answer 30

learn through observing

Question 31

concrete perceivers

Answer 31

absorb information by doing

Question 32

active processors

Answer 32

learn by using the information immediately

Question 33

reflective processors

Answer 33

reflect upon and think about the information before they use it

Question 34

Stage 1 Learning Style

Answer 34

concrete reflective- know the purpose of the information and have a personal connection to the content. Consider things from many POVs

Question 35

Stage 2 Learning Style

Answer 35

abstract reflective- eager to learn just for the sheer pleasure of learning. Plan studying and create ways of thinking about the material. Prefer organized

Question 36

Stage 3 Learning Style

Answer 36

abstract active- want to experiment and test the information they are learning. Strengths are in problem solving/decision making. May lack focus and be hasty in decision making. Learn best by hands-on. Work best alone or in small groups.

Question 37

Stage 4

Answer 37

concrete active- concerned about what they learn and how to apply it to make a difference in their lives. Relate new material to other areas of your life. Leadership capabilities

Question 38

spider map

Answer 38

used for including several main ideas with details

Question 39

fishbone map

Answer 39

can be used to describe cause of disease

Question 40

chain-of-events map

Answer 40

shows the cause and effect of events

Question 41

cycle map

Answer 41

shows the connection between factors

Question 42

Hippocrates

Answer 42

father of modern medicine

Question 43

William Harvey

Answer 43

Discovered the circulation of blood

Question 44

Anton van Leeuwenhoek

Answer 44

Invented the microscope

Question 45

William Roentgen

Answer 45

discovered x-rays

Question 46

Walter Reed

Answer 46

Discovered that the mosquito transmitted yellow fever and developed a cure.

Question 47

Paul Ehrlich

Answer 47

Injected chemicals for the first time to treat disease (syphilis).

Question 48

Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH)

Answer 48

A model of primary care that provides comprehensive and timely care to patients

Question 49

GIVE

Answer 49

G- greet the patient

Question 50

I- identify yourself

Question 51

V- verify the patient's identity by asking for full name and DOB

Question 52

E- explain the procedure to be performed

Question 53

sympathy

Answer 53

feeling sorrow

Question 54

empathy

Answer 54

ability to understand another's perspective

Question 55

compassion

Answer 55

deep awareness of another's suffering and wish to ease it

Question 56

Why is being tactful important?

Answer 56

You need to have the ability to speak or act with offending others.

Question 57

Why is being diplomatic important?

Answer 57

You need to be able to use tact and sensitivity when interacting with others.

Question 58

Scope of Practice

Answer 58

The range of responsibilities and practice guideline that are allowed by law for a profession

Question 59

Standard of care

Answer 59

the degree of care that a reasonably prudent person (with the same knowledge and training) should exercise under the same or similar circumstances