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