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MED 110
CH 1 PREP
| question | answer |
|---|---|
| what are some factors that have caused growth the healthcare services industry? | aging population, cost effective medicine, use of electronic health records |
| the general duties of a MA incudes? | act as a patient navigator, assisting the practitioner during patient care |
| which of the following is most likely a procedure performed at a podiatrist's office? | casting of feet |
| ophthalmic MA's works with doctors who provide? | eye care |
| what are 2 professional organizations that guide the profession of medical assisting? | AMT & AAMA |
| the US department of labor projects that MA will grow by what percent from now until 2022? | 29% |
| an individual who helps patient overcome barriers while obtaining healthcare id known as a? | patient navigator |
| which of the following are not responsibilities of a MA working in a podiatrist's office? | catheterize a patient |
| MA was declared an allied health professional in 1978 by the? | US Department of health education & welfare |
| a MA working in a ophthalmologist office would be expected to? | measure & record vision, test function of eyes/ eye muscles, administer diagnostic tests |
| the advantages of professional organization for MA includes? | setting high standards for the professional, defining the task of the occupation of MA, providing opportunity to communicate & network with other MA |
| benefits of membership in the AAMA include? | legislator monitoring, legal information, professional networking, educational opportunities |
| which of the following are clinical MA duties in the office? | maintains an efficient office, keeping the exam room in order |
| how many professional individuals does the AMT represent in allied healthcare? | over 45,000 |
| which of the following works to raise standards of MA to a more professional level? | AAMA |
| what type of group insurance program is included in AMT membership benefit? | lability, health & life |
| the NHA was established in 1989 to provide a? | network for healthcare professional |
| what are 2 other programs, that assist MA professional? | NCCT & NAHP |
| which of the following is are educational benefits of AAMA membership? | legislative monitoring, chapter sponsored seminars, professional publications |
| the AMT offer 2 certifications, for MA what are they? | RMA & CMAS |
| what is it called when an organization confirms that an individual is qualified to perform a job to professional standards? | certification |
| which of the following are membership benefits of AMT? | professional publication, annual meeting, group insurance |
| what regulation makes credentiality mandatory for MA | CLIA' 88 |
| what does the NHA provide for healthcare professional | certification, continuing education service, curriculum develop for educational institution |
| for recertification how many contact hours of continuing education credits most be from an approved AAMA program? | 30 hours |
| what does NCCT stand for as another organization that support MA professionals? | national center for competence test |
| which of the following are educational & experiential requirements to earn the RMA (AMT) credentials? | graduating from a MA program that is accredited by ABHES or CAAHEP, working in the MA professions for a minimum 5 years no more than 2 years of which may have been as an instructor, passing the AMT examination for RMA (AMT) certification |
| personal traits required for success as MA include? | a commitment to lifelong learning, the ability to be self-directed, willingness to adapt to change |
| what is it called when an organization run by a broad grants a title or license to give permission to practice in chosen profession? | registration |
| perspective students should be sure that the program or study they choose to enroll in? | is accredited |
| which of the following regulations have components that can be met by hiring credentialed MA? | OSHA & CAAHEP |
| which accrediting body works directly with the MA Educational Review (MAERB) of MA endowments to ensure that all accredited schools provided a competency based education? | Commission of Accreditation of Allied Health Education Program (CAAHEP) |
| which of the following healthcare professionals most recertify their credentials every 5 years? | CMA (AAMA) |
| topics that must be included in the instruction for accredited MA programs include? | anatomy & physiology, laboratory procedures, oral, written & electronic communication, psychology |
| which of the following agencies sets the educational & experimental requirement to earn the RMA credentials? | American Medical Technologist (AMT) |
| students are eligible to take the CMA (AAMA) or RMA (AMT) examination if they? | graduate from a CAAHEP or ABHES accredited medical assisting program |
| the knowledge base of the modern MA includes which of the following? | administrative skills, practice management, compliance with healthcare regulating organizations |
| diploma or certification | 9 months - 1 year, vocational technical high schools, post-secondary vocational schools |
| associate's degree | 2 years, community jr colleges |
| striving to improve your knowledge & skills during your training as a MA is known as? | professional development |
| which accrediting body accredits both post-secondary institutions & programs that prepare individuals for entry into the MA profession? | CAAHEP |
| accredited MA programs must include experience in an ambulatory care setting. this is called? | practicum |
| the American Red Cross offers volunteer opportunities for the MA students including disaster situations such as? | fire , tornados |
| MA programs can gain accreditation if they? | meet nationally accepted standard |
| which of the following terms refers to skills & knowledge attained for both personal development & career advancement? | professional development |
| licensed health care providers can delegate certain duties to MA provided they have? | appropriate training through on accredited MA program or through then job training provided by the medical facility and physicians |
| all of the following venues offer volunteers opportunities for the prospective MA student EXPECT? | veterinarian's office |
| which of the following is a good resource that identifies the procedures that MA are educated to perform? | AAMA occupational Analysis |
| the legal term that refers to the care that would ordinary be provided by an average prudent healthcare provider in a given situations is? | standard of care |
| building alliances socially & professionally is known as | networking |
| MA should be aware of and work within their? | scope of practice |
| which of the following describes a multi-skilled healthcare professional (MSHP) | healthcare team member who performs clinical & administrative responsibilities |
| MA may not perform procedures for which they were not educated to trained including? | diagnosing patients or informing patients of diagnoses |
| self-motivated MA may have the opportunity to cross-train in other areas of their work-place including? | phlebotomy, sterilization, billing & coding |
| what is the term for a MA set of procedures that can be performed & that can be taken under the terms of his to her professional training? | scope of practice |
| examples of professional networking include? | attending conferences, participating in meeting, joining professional associations |
| what is one advantage of a MSHP in a medical office to healthcare system? | they reduce personnel costs |
| a MA who is interested in cross-training to learn additional skills should? | discuss opportunities with their supervisor |
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