Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM


Top Flashcards (Certified)
All Flashcards

Medical Assitant > Terms WEEK ONE > Flashcards

Terms WEEK ONE Flashcards

Organizations & Definitions (63 cards)

Start Studying
1
Q

Administrative Duties of a MA

A
  • greet patients
  • schedule appts
  • answering phones
  • maintaining medical records
  • billing, process insurance
  • medical transcriptions
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Clinical Duties of a MA

A

Depending on state’s regulations:
- assisting during exams
- perform diagnostic tests
- giving injections
- phlebotomy
- first aid
- administering medications
-vital signs
- removing sutures
- change clothes
- sterilizing equipments
- assisting in minor surgery
- patient education

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

licensed medical professionals include

A

-medical doctors
- practical nurses
- registered nurses
- nurse practitioners

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

OSHA means & it’s meaning

A

Occupational Safety and Health Administration: safety in the workplace

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

CLIA means & it’s meaning

A

Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments: Laboratory Compliance

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

HIPAA means and it’s meaning

A

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act; Privacy and confidentiality

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

MA programs are accredited by

A

CAAHEP & ABHES

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

CAAHEP means

A

Commission for Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

ABHES

A

Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Scope of Practice

A

Certain duties MA can perform under their license to be covered, unless certified or trained

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

Standard of Care

A

minimum requirement for medical workers to perform; everyone who comes in the hospital has to be treated

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

Medical Doctors

A

Diagnosis illness, provides treatments, performs procedures, write prescriptions. Uses drugs or surgery.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

Osteopathic Providers (DO)

A

uses modern medicine techniques and surgical procedures and osteopathic manipulative therapy

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

Nurse Practitioners

A

diagnose prescribe medications. Focuses on preventative care and disease prevention

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

Physician Assistant

A

Practices medicine under the direction and supervision of a licensed MD or DO. Able to make clinical decisions.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

Medical Laboratory Technician

A

performs testing on blood, body fluids, and other specimens

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

Pharmacy Technician

A

Assists pharmacists with duties

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

Radiology Technician

A

uses imaging equipment to assist providers in diagnosing and treating diseases.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

ACO

A

Accountable Care Organization: group of physicians, hospitals and care providers come together voluntarily to provide quality care to Medicare patients

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

PCH

A

Patient-centered medical home: primary care provider(PCP) coordinates treatment to make sure patients receive required care

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
21
Q

HMO

A

Health Maintenance Organizaion: plan contracts with groups of providers and facilities for preventative and acute care for patients; it requires referrals to hospitals and treatments

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
22
Q

PPO

A

Preferred Provider Organization: more flexibility than an HMO, patient is not required to have a pcp and they can go directly to a specialist without referrals. In-network and out-of network providers

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
23
Q

Nursing Homes and Assisted Living

A
  • residents require healthcare on regular basis
  • frail, elderly &disabled
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
24
Q

Hospice Care

A
  • patients with less than six months to live
  • terminal conditions
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
25
Palliative Care
only relieving pain
26
Ambulatory (walk-in)
- physician offices/clinics - urgent care centers - hospitals/emergency department - surgical centers
27
General Providers
- able to assess a wide range of symptoms - diagnose and builds treatment plans
28
Specialist Providers
assess more specific sets of symptoms, diagnoses, and conditions
29
General Practitioners
Medical doctors who treat acute and chronic illnesses and provide preventative care and health education. May take holistic approach to healing
30
Internists
specially trained to solve diagnostic problems, manage severe long-term illnesses, and help patients with multiple, complex chronic conditions.
31
Medicare
patients over 65; Part A (hospitalization), Part B (medical office visits), Part D (medications)
32
Medicaid
medically indigent/low income
33
Tricare
active duty service and family members
34
CHAMPVA
Veterans Affairs
35
Allowed Amount
maximum amount a third-party (insurance) will pay for a procedure or service
36
Copay
a set amount of money that is paid by the patient at the time of service
37
Co Insurance
the policyholder and insurance carrier share costs, 80/20
38
Deductible
amount of money paid out of pocket before insurance carrier begins paying
39
CMS 1500 Form
- used by most health care payer to invoice insurance and government plans - medical assistant must have all info to complete form - sent electronically to insurance companies and government plans.
40
Direct billing
insurance carrier allows provider to submit directly to insurance company electronically
41
Clearinghouse
allows provider to submit all insurance claims using software. Clearinghouse audits, sorts claims, and send them to the appropriate insurance company
42
Special Instructions for Medicare & Medicaid claims
invoice cannot exceed 12 months from service
43
Ambulatory
able to walk
44
Managed Care
a health insurance plan or health care system that coordinates the provision, quality and cost of care for its enrolled members
45
Osteopathic
a type of medical care based on how the musculoskeletal system affects other body parts and using various manipulative methods along with conventional medical, pharmacological and other therapeutic procedures
46
Anatomical postion
Feet facing forward, palms forward, arms at sides, standing up facing forward
47
Supine
lying face up
48
Prone
lying face down
49
Dorsal Recumbent
lying facng upwad with flexed knees, feet flat on floor
50
Fowler Position
sitting upright with back angled at 90 degrees
51
Semi-Fowler's position
sitting with back angled at 45 degrees
52
Anterior
toward the front of the body, also known as ventral
53
Posterior
toward the back of the body, also known as dorsal
54
Superior
above; toward the head
55
Inferior
below; toward the feet
56
Medial
closer to the midline of the body
57
Lateral
Further from the midline of the body (toward the side)
58
Superficial
closer to the surface of the body; more external
59
Deep
farther from the body's surface; more internal
60
Proximal
closer to the body's trunk
61
Dextrad
toward the right
62
Sinistrad
toward the left
63
Otorhinolaryngologist
specialist that is referred to as an ENT; ear, nose and throat

Medical Assitant (5 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2025 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions