CMAA 2
Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM)
Advanced practice nurse who provides routine yearly physical examinations for women and provides prenatal and postnatal care
Triage
Assessment of patient to determine services needed
Certified professional coders (CPC)
Assigns procedure and diagnosis codes to process a patient's charges for health care services
Otolaryngology
patient has recurrent tonsillitis
Clinic
Chief function is to provide ambulatory care; appointments are usually required
Infectious Disease
patient has tuberculosis
Optometrist (OD)
Doctor who conducts visual examinations
Pediatrics
patient is 10 years old; needs a routine checkup
OB-GYN
patient is pregnant
Anyone who wishes to work as a medical transcriptionist is required to obtain CMT certification
False: A CMT is not required to be a transcriptionist . But this may be desired by an employer
Physicians are known as mid-level providers
False: Midwife providers are providers such as nurse practitioners, physicians assistant, nurse midwife, and nurse anesthetist
the state board of physician practices regulates the practice of medicine in each state
False: Stateboard of Examinators regulates the practice of medicine
A person who is entering medical school must have a license to practice medicine to be enrolled
False: a license to practice medicine is not granted until one passes the USMLE or the COMLEX
A license to practice medicine is granted for life
False: a medial license must be renewed every few years
A physician who works in a clinic setting can expect more on-call duty than an MD in private practice
False: a physician in a clinic setting would probably have less on-call duty because other physicians are avaible to cover after-hour calls
a physician's assistant performs the same duties as a medical assistant
False: a physician's assistant examines patient, orders diagnostic tests, and treats patients
a psychologist is a medical doctor
False: a psychiatrist is a medical doctor
A physician's residency is typically 1 year in length
False: a residency can last from 3 to 7 years
An OD is a medical doctor
False: an OD is a doctor of Optometry
Hospice services are always administered in a patient's home
False: hospice service can be delivered everywhere such as a patients house, hospital, or nursing home
The most common type of physician in practice in the United States is a doctor of osteopathy
False: most common type of a physician is an doctor of medicine ( MD)
All hospitals are designated trauma centers
False: not at hospitals are trauma centers. Some hospitals canonhandle very routine cases
the terms "urgent care center and outpatient surgery center" are synonymous
False: surgery would not be performed at an urgent care center
Wellness education has decreased in recent years
False: there has been an increased focus on wellness and preventative medicines in the past several years
the terms "urgent care center" and "emergency room" are synonymous
False: urgent care centers would not treat critically ill or injured patients
Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)
Generally found as an administrator of a medical records department; supervises activities such as transcription, records review, and coding
CMA
Individual trained in clinical and administrative tasks in the medical office
Provider
Individual who is chiefly responsible for coordinating and delivering healthcare services to the patient
Family Practice
Male patient is 10 years old; needs a routine checkup
Primary care physician
Managed care patient must see this type of physician before seeing a specialist
Impatient
Patient admitted to the hospital
Allergy and immunology
Patient breaks out in hives repeatedly after eating certain foods
Neurology 2
Patient has Parkinson disease
OB-GYN 2
Patient has a breast lump
Ophthalmology
Patient has a corneal abrasion
Neurology
Patient has a seizure disorder
Neurologic surgery
Patient has brain lesion that requires surgery
Cardiology
Patient has congestive heart failure
Endocrinology 2
Patient has diabetes mellitus
Dermatology
Patient has paronychia
Psychiatry 2
Patient has recurrent anxiety attacks
Endocrinology
Patient have Graves disease
Family Practice 2
Patient is 35 years old; has influenza
Radiology
Patient is being referred for a CT scan
Psychiatry
Patient is given the diagnosis of manic depression
Residency
Period of training in a speciality
Physician (MD)
Physician
Reciprocity
Physician in one state is allowed to obtain a license in another state
Private practice
Physician provides medical care from the office in which he or she is the only provider
Board-certified physician
Physician who has passed examination in a chosen specialty
Emergency room
Please that would receive a patient who is critically injured
Home health
Provides care for patients and their residence
Nursing homeboy
Provides care for patients who may be too ill to be at home but whose health condition does not warrant hospitalization
Public health
Provides health education services and Immunizations and reported occurneces of infectious diseases
Hospital
Provides impatient care For patients with acute conditions
Outpatient surgery center
Provides operative services that do not require impatient hospitalization
Hospice
Provides palliative care for terminally ill patients and support for family members
Physical Therapist (PT)
Provides therapy to help patients regain bodily functions ; may use exercise, massage, or ultrasound
Occupational Therapist (OT)
Provides therapy to help patients regain daily living skills
Certified respiratory therapist (CRT)
Provides therapy to patients with respiratory dysfunction
the terms "mid-level provider and physician extender" are synonymous
True
managed care
Requires a patient to see a primary care physician /provider before seeing a specialist
Assisted living
Residents live in an apartment type setting and may receive assistance when taking medications
Urgent care center
Take some patients on a walk in basis
Radiology Technologist
Takes radiographs, CT scans, or MRI
Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)
Technician responsible for maintenance of the medical record
the terms "urgent care center and walk-in clinic" are synonymous
True
physical medicine and rehabilitations
patients has pain from a chronic back injury
Certified medical transcriptionist ( CMT)
Transcribes medical reports
Chiropractor (DC)
Treats patients by manipulating or adjusting the spine
An MD is responsible for coordinating the treatment of a patient's condition
True
Persons who live in a nursing home are known as residents
True
Prescription privileges for some health care providers can vary from state to state
True
Primary care physicians provide care for a wide variety of disorders and disease
True
Professional organizations typically provide continuing education opportunities for their members
True
a group practice can help alleviate after-hours responsibility for physicians
True
clinics typically provide outpatient care
True
home health services often save money for patients and insurance companies
True
some nurse practitioners are allowed to prescribe medications
True
Nurse Practitioner (CNP)
advanced practice nurse; provides health care under the supervision of physician; may specialize in family medicine, pediatrics, or women's health
PharmD
dispenses medication and counsels patients on usage of the medication
DPM
doctor who specializes in disorders of the foot
Licensed practical nurse (LPN, LVN)
nurses who work under the supervision of a physician or an RN; may be responsible for charting patient progress, taking vital signs, and administering intravenous lines
Registered Nurse (RN)
observes patient progress, administers medications, and provides health education to patients; this nurse may be found in a supervisory role
Hematology
patient has a blood disorder
Orthopedics
patient has chrondomalacia patella
Gastroenterology
patient has persistent diarrhea
DO
physician whose training is based on the fundamental belief that a healthy musculoskeletal system is essential to good health
Physician Assistant (PA)
provides routine health care under the supervision of a physician
