CMA CH 2/23
This certification is accredited by the national health career association (NHA), and prepares a medical assistant to perform routine administrative and clinical tasks in a medical office. An individual must have 120 hours of training in order to be eligible for this certification.
CMAA
This certification is particularly valuable for individuals who wish to work in the medical billing and coding field. This certification signifies to employers that you were able to perform several important medical coding responsibilities, such as assigning accurate codes for patient treatment, diagnosis and services.
CPC
absence of fever
afebrile
Although medical assistants work in a number of different environments, most are employed in _______
ambulatory care settings
Where are the majority of medical assistants employed?
ambulatory care settings
A (an) ___________ evaluates sleep and pain control.
anesthesiologist
The term that means pertaining to the apex of the heart is
apical
The absence of respiratory activity is known as what?
apnea
___________ is the complete absence of breathing.
apnea
Any deviation from the normal pattern or rhythm of the heartbeat is known as a/an
arrhythmia
The initial measurement against which future measurements are compared is known as the
baseline
The medical assistant may be required to take vital signs more than once during a clinic visit to ascertain a _________ and obtain an impression of overall well-being of the patient.
baseline
Which of the following terms refers to a decrease in the number of respirations to less than 12 breaths per minute and is commonly seen during sleep or because of certain diseases?
bradypnea
abnormally slow respiratory rate
bradypnea
_________ focuses on the physiological and biochemical aspects of the body's structure and includes procedures for the adjustment and manipulation of the bones, joints, and adjacent tissues of the human body, particularly of the spinal column.
chiropractic care
According to the American Academy of Family Physicians, there are now more than 12,000 _____ practices in the United States that are growing in popularity with both patients and providers.
concierge
Patients who prefer immediate access to their provider, same-day appointments, home or work visits, and unlimited consultations with their providers may pay extra for _________ care.
concierge
The body loses heat by all of the following processes EXCEPT:
condensation
Which of the following is the transfer of heat from within the body to the surface of the skin and then to surrounding cooler objects touching the skin, such as clothing?
conduction
Which of the following will keep the medical assistant current in knowledge in the years to come and will serve as testimony of a commitment to professionalism?
continuing education
body temperature decreases suddenly to normal levels
crisis
Providers just establishing their practice often seek to work with another provider in the same field. When expenses and profits are shared, what is the name given to this form of management?
group or partnership
when working as a medical assistant, you are expected to behave professionally at all times. Which of these qualities would be considered professional?
helpful, punctual, and willingness to learn
Which term means respiration that is increased in both depth and rate?
hyperpnea
rapid breathing
hyperventilation
Which alternative health care therapy encourages patients to enter a state of focused relaxation?
hypnotherapy
Which statement is accurate regarding Korotkoff sounds?
in phase 5, all sounds are fading, this is recorded as the diastolic pressure
Members of a (an) ____ agree to treat patients for an agreed-upon fee.
independent provider association (IPA)
A patient already under treatment calls and wants to talk to the provider regarding a non-emergent situation. what is the best response?
instruct the patient that you will need to take a message and have the provider get back to them.
Merging traditional with non-traditional therapies found in complementary medicine is recognized as _____________ medical care.
integrative
Which of the following statements best describes wheezing?
it is a high-pitched musical sound heard upon expiration
A blood pressure cuff that is too small for the patient's arm will have what effect?
it will give an arbitrarily high result
popliteal pulse
located at the back of the knee
femoral pulse
located in the groin area
body temperature gradually returned to normal after fever
lysis
A health maintenance organization is a common:
managed care operation
A (an) ____________ physically and chemically analyzes, as well as cultures, urine, blood, and other bodily fluids and tissues.
medical laboratory technologist
the _________ is the curved upper surface of liquid in a container.
meniscus
A (an) ___________ educates and trains individuals in the application of purposeful, goal-oriented activity in the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of loss of ability to cope with the daily tasks of living caused by physical injury.
occupational therapist
Which term means severe labored breathing that is made worse by lying flat?
orthopnea
difficulty breathing in the supine position
orthopnea
Which statement is accurate regarding orthostatic hypotension?
orthostatic hypotension is a drop in blood pressure that may occur when a person rapidly changes from a supine to standing position
A (an) _______________ treats diseases/disorders of the ears, nose, and throat.
otolaryngologist
When two or more providers join together under a legal agreement to share in the total business operations of the practice, a _________ is formed.
partnership
which of the following is outside the scope of practice for a medical assistant?
patient diagnosis
Blood pressure may be affected by factors such as
peripheral resistance
A ___________ is trained in the art of drawing blood for diagnostic laboratory testing.
phlebotomist
Which of the following job openings could a medical assistant apply for during his or her job search?
phlebotomist, front office staff, ecg technicians
The skills of a professional medical assistant are appropriately utilized in which of the following settings
physician's office, chiropractic clinic, medical laboratory
In an _______ provider organization (PPO), providers network together to offer discounts to employers and other purchasers of health care insurance.
preferred
Following good hygiene practices daily, hair should be kept out of the face, your uniform should be clean and complete, and jewelry should be minimal and out of the way are examples of what kind of appearance?
professional appearances
______________ is a device that is clipped onto a finger or toe that measures the oxygen saturation of blood.
pulse oximeter
__________ is the difference between the systolic and diastolic measurements.
pulse pressure
The medical term meaning fever is
pyrexia
What is the medical term for fever?
pyrexia and febrile
The ____ pulse is located at the thumb side of the wrist approximately 1 inch above the base of the thumb. This is the most commonly used site for obtaining a pulse rate.
radial
Which artery is commonly used for taking a patient's pulse?
radial
Which of the following terms refer(s) to the rattling sounds heard during inspiration and expiration when the lung passageways contain secretions?
rales and rhonchi
When measuring pulse, the ________ is the number of pulsations or beats felt in 1 minute.
rate
There are two main types of concierge practices:
retainer based and direct primary care
the AAMA policy stating that any candidate for the AAMA certification examination be a graduate of a CAAHEP or ABHES accredited program was established to :
safeguard the quality of care to the consumer, continue to promote the identity and stature of the profession, ensure the CMA(AAMA)'s role in the rapidly evolving health care delivery system.
The snoring sound heard with labored breathing is known as
stertorous
Which of the following affects eupnea or normal respiratory rate?
stress, exertion, disease, anxiety or fear
What should the following would NOT be considered a professional characteristic or trait for a medical assistant?
sympathetic
A pulse rate of greater than 100 beats per minute is known as
tachycardia
What term is used to indicate a pulse rate significantly above the average?
tachycardia
name the pulse sites from superior to inferior
temporal, carotid, apical, brachial, radial, femoral, popliteal, dorsalis pedis
All of these statements about height and weight measurement of a patient are accurate EXCEPT:
the patients should undress completely
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of a practicum or externship to the medical assistant student?
the student is paid for his or her hours
the job description for a medical assistant is diverse, and there is an opportunity to expand the role to many careers paths.
true
Which type of thermometer minimizes the risk of cross-contamination?
tympanic thermometer
Fingernails should be long and brightly polished and fragrances should always be worn so that patients will notice them are examples of what kind of appearance?
unprofessional appearances
Retail chain stores, such as Walmart, Target, and CVS, have entered into
urgent care centers
___________ are usually private, for-profit centers that provide services for primary care, routine illnesses and injuries, and minor surgery.
urgent care centers
_____________ are usually private, for-profit centers that provide services for primary care, routine injuries and illnesses, and minor surgery.
urgent care centers
communicating in a professional manner includes:
using polite and tactful statements
Which of the following blood pressure results indicates hypertension?
148/92
This certification is considered to be the gold standard of medical assisting professionalism. It is earned by taking, and passing, a computer-based examination. Individuals must have already completed an accredited medical assisting program in order to be eligible to take the exam and to receive the certification
CMA
Which of the following healthcare providers can prescribe a specific medication to treat a specific set of symptoms?
a physician
The number of urgent care centers in the United States is estimated to be between ___________, depending upon the inclusion of walk-in clinics.
7k-9k
When a medical assistant permitted by law to draw blood for diagnostic laboratory testing performs such a procedure, it is similar to those performed by which of the following?
A phlebotomist
Which of the following organizations allows one to use the initials CMA (AAMA), which are awarded upon successful completion of the credentialing examination?
AAMA
_______ is a network of providers and hospitals that agree to manage all the health care needs for a group of patients.
ACO - accountable care organization
What is an alternative approach to medicine that treats patients using thin, flexible needles called?
Acupuncture
With its emphasis on controlling costs, what will managed care likely affect the most?
All health care settings
which of the following does a license do?
Defines scope of practice; it regulates the activities of a particular profession
Which of the following attributes are key components of professionalism
Displaying a positive attitude, dressing appropriately for work, and being prepared
A ________ recognizes, assesses, and manages medical emergencies of acutely ill or injured patients in prehospital care settings.
EMT - paramedic (EMT -P)
Which of the following best describes a "boutique" or "concierge" medical practice?
It allows patients special privileges in their health care.
How is the health care team best described?
It includes physicians, nurses, allied health care professionals, patients, and integrative medicine practitioners.
Which of the following statements best identifies integrative health care approaches?
It is increasingly accepted as complementary to traditional health care.
Which term best describes a health maintenance organization?
Managed care operation
This certification is accredited by the NCCT and is valuable for medical assistance to perform administrative duties in medical office settings. the certification indicates that a medical assistant has mastered medical office procedures, medical insurance and billing, medical and legal concepts, and medical terminology.
NCMOA
Which statement is accurate regarding nurses?
Nurses must be licensed by the state in which they practice.
are generally recognized as equal to medical doctors in all respects.
Osteopaths
which of the following credentials reflects a nationally recognized medical assistant certification?
RMA(AMT) CMA(AAMA) NRCMA
which of the following is a level in the AAMA membership?
State, Local, and National
Which type of thermometer measures the temperature of the skin surface over the temporal artery?
TA
Which statement is accurate regarding rectal and axillary temperatures?
The rectal and axillary methods for obtaining a temperature are used for infants, young children, and uncooperative patients.
Which of the following statements is true regarding pharmacists?
They are licensed by the state to prepare and dispense all types of medications as well as medical supplies related to medication administration.
Which of the following evaluates and treats medical conditions of the heart?
cardiologist
_________ assures the public that a doctor's knowledge, experience, and skills in a particular specialty area have been tested and deemed qualified to provide care in that specialty area.
certification
Which of the following best describes the reason the reason a medical assistant should ensure good personal hygiene?
demonstrates a professional appearance
which of the followings qualities does a medical assistant who continually asks to leave early to go to other appointments need to develop?
dependability
Which of the following will the medical assistant not do in health care?
diagnose or treat ailments
Weight is an important measurement to be recorded during a patient assessment. Weight should be recorded in pounds or kilograms. In order to change pounds to kilograms, which of the following statements is true?
divide by 2.2
A ________ degree in medicine and a license to practice allows a person to diagnose and treat medical conditions.
doctorate
difficulty breathing
dyspnea
A (an) ________ possesses the knowledge, attributes, and skills to obtain interpretable recordings of a patient's nervous system functions.
electroencephalographic technologist
The chronic pulmonary disease that is characterized by dilated and damaged alveoli is known as
emphysema
The only way to become a medical assistant is to complete an accredited course of study and take a national certification exam.
false
presence of fever
febrile
dorsalis pedis pulse
felt on the top of the foot slightly to the side of midline next to the extensor ligament of the great toe, between the first and second metatarsal bones
apical pulse
found at the apex of the heart, located at the fifth intercostal space left side, midclavicular line
