Pearson's Comprehensive Medical Assisting, 4e (Beaman)
Chapter 1 Medical Assisting: The Profession
True/False Questions
1) A physician may never d
... [Show More] elegate tasks to a medical assistant that would be viewed as a medical assistant practicing medicine.
Answer: TRUE Page Ref: 9
Objective: 1.6
2) The medical assistant's main responsibility is to assist the physician in providing patient care. Answer: TRUE
Page Ref: 6
Objective: 1.5
3) State laws can vary on who can delegate duties to a medical assistant. Answer: TRUE
Page Ref: 9
Objective: 1.6
4) It is important to present a confident, professional image that helps put the patient at ease. Answer: TRUE
Page Ref: 10
Objective: 1.7
5) More and more employers are requiring credentials as a condition for employment. Answer: TRUE
Page Ref: 10
Objective: 1.8
6) It is your responsibility as a medical assistant to only practice within your scope of practice. Answer: TRUE
Page Ref: 6
Objective: 1.5
7) A licensed medical assistant can perform the same duties as a licensed nurse. Answer: FALSE
Page Ref: 7
Objective: 1.5
8) The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a final ruling mandating that EVERY medical assistant is able to enter physician orders in a computerized order entry system. Answer: FALSE
Page Ref: 10
Objective: 1.8
9) The medical assistant is uniquely qualified to perform the administrative and clinical procedures associated with the responsibilities of a medical office assigned by the physician. Answer: TRUE
Page Ref: 7
Objective: 1.5
10) A patient navigator is the primary source of communication between the patient and their health care providers.
Answer: TRUE Page Ref: 14
Objective: 1.11
11) One of the goals of a patient navigator is to streamline the healthcare services that the patient receives.
Answer: TRUE Page Ref: 14
Objective: 1.11
12) A job in the medical records department would require general administrative skills, understanding of medical terminology, and knowledge of insurance coding.
Answer: TRUE Page Ref: 14
Objective: 1.10
13) The National Healthcareer Association (NHA) offers 3 medical assisting credentials, the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA), and the National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA).
Answer: FALSE Page Ref: 11, 12
Objective: 1.9
14) Medical assisting requires mastery of a complex body of knowledge and specialized skills requiring both formal education and practical experience.
Answer: TRUE Page Ref: 4
Objective: 1.2
15) A medical assistant in a diploma program should expect to be in school for 6 months to 1 year.
Answer: TRUE Page Ref: 5
Objective: 1.3
16) In addition to normal business hours, urgent care facilities have business hours at night and on the weekends.
Answer: TRUE Page Ref: 6
Objective: 1.5
17) The Medical Office Assistant (NCMOA) credential is offered by the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT).
Answer: TRUE Page Ref: 12
Objective: 1.9
18) Potential job opportunities for medical assistants may include insurance claims coder and multifunctional technician.
Answer: TRUE Page Ref: 13
Objective: 1.10
19) A physician's office is an example of an ambulatory care setting. Answer: TRUE
Page Ref: 13
Objective: 1.10
20) A medical assistant who witnesses unsafe workplace behavior has a responsibility to notify OSHA.
Answer: TRUE Page Ref: 13
Objective: 1.5
Multiple Choice Questions
1) Which of the following is NOT an administrative responsibility of a medical assistant?
A) Greeting and receiving patients
B) Giving an injection
C) Handling petty cash
D) Reconciling bank statements Answer: B
Page Ref: 6
Objective: 1.5
2) Which of the following is NOT a clinical responsibility of a medical assistant?
A) Obtaining a medical history
B) Cleaning and sterilizing equipment
C) Transcribing medical dictation
D) Performing ECGs Answer: C
Page Ref: 7
Objective: 1.5
3) Which of the following is a clinical responsibility of a medical assistant?
A) Obtaining a patient's vital signs
B) Maintaining employee records
C) Handling insurance claims
D) Managing the telephone Answer: A
Page Ref: 7
Objective: 1.5
4) Which of the following is an administrative responsibility of a medical assistant?
A) Filing patient records
B) Venipuncture
C) Collecting laboratory specimens
D) Disposing of hazardous waste Answer: A
Page Ref: 7
Objective: 1.5
5) Students who desire to one day advance to management position should pursue a program in the field of medical assisting.
A) bachelor
B) certificate
C) degree
D) diploma Answer: C Page Ref: 5 Objective: 1.3
6) Which of the following is an outpatient setting that offers comprehensive health care services in one convenient location?
A) Clinic
B) Patient-centered medical home
C) Physician's office
D) Urgent care facility Answer: B
Page Ref: 13
Objective: 1.10
7) Historically, medical assistants were trained on the job by a(n) .
A) receptionist
B) another medical assistant
C) physician
D) nurse Answer: C Page Ref: 3 Objective: 1.2
8) Which of the following is NOT one of the education/training programs available for the medical assistant?
A) Bachelor
B) Certificate
C) Degree
D) Diploma Answer: A Page Ref: 5 Objective: 1.3
9) The American Medical Technologists (AMT) is a certifying agency for all of the following EXCEPT .
A) dental assistants
B) medical assistants
C) phlebotomists
D) respiratory therapists Answer: D
Page Ref: 11
Objective: 1.9
10) Which of the following programs, in the field of medical assisting, is approximately 8 months to 2 years in length?
A) Bachelors
B) Certificate
C) Degree
D) Diploma Answer: C Page Ref: 5 Objective: 1.3
11) In many cases, who will be the first health professional the patient will encounter?
A) Physician
B) Medical assistant
C) Doctor
D) Licensed practical nurse Answer: B
Page Ref: 10
Objective: 1.7
12) Which of the following is NOT appropriate while working with patients nearby?
A) Chewing gum
B) Drinking
C) Eating
D) All of the above Answer: D
Page Ref: 10
Objective: 1.7
13) Which of the following is NOT an administrative responsibility?
A) Inventory control—ordering and storing of supplies
B) Computer skills
C) Scheduling patients
D) Screening nonpatients and visitors Answer: A
Page Ref: 6, 8
Objective: 1.5
14) Which of the following is NOT a clinical responsibility?
A) Preparing patients for X-rays
B) Assisting the physician during procedures
C) Coding procedures
D) Performing dressing changes Answer: C
Page Ref: 6, 8
Objective: 1.5
15) Which of the following is NOT a form of communication?
A) Nonverbal
B) Spoken/verbal
C) Thought
D) Written Answer: C Page Ref: 10 Objective: 1.7
16) Which of the following is an example of being proactive?
A) Arriving on time to work
B) Keeping skills and knowledge current
C) Being friendly to patients and coworkers
D) Laying supplies out before a procedure Answer: D
Page Ref: 10
Objective: 1.7
17) Experienced medical assistants may find work as which of the following?
A) Office managers
B) Instructors of medical assistant education programs
C) Medical records managers
D) All of the above Answer: D
Page Ref: 14
Objective: 1.10
18) Which of the following inpatient settings best fits the following job description: Requires clinical and administrative skills to schedule and assist with patients needing special medical attention.
A) Nursing home
B) Clinic
C) Extended care center
D) Hospital Answer: B Page Ref: 13 Objective: 1.10
19) Choose the job title that fits the following description: Requires clinical skills to draw blood samples for testing.
A) Electrocardiography (ECG) technician
B) Medical laboratory assistant
C) Patient care technician
D) Phlebotomist Answer: D Page Ref: 14 Objective: 1.10
20) indicates that a candidate has met the required education or experience criteria of a credentialing agency or professional organization.
A) Certification
B) Mastery
C) Graduation
D) Credentialing Answer: A Page Ref: 10 Objective: 1.1
21) A(n) is granted for each measured increment of training or education.
A) Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certificate
B) Registered Medical Assistant RMA (AMT) credential
C) Certified Postsecondary Instructors (CPI) credential
D) continuing education unit (CEU) Answer: D
Page Ref: 12
Objective: 1.9
22) Which of the following is NOT a job opportunity that a medical assistant should pursue?
A) Clinic aide
B) Data processing clerk
C) Intravenous technician
D) Billing or collection assistant Answer: C
Page Ref: 13
Objective: 1.10
23) A streamlines the patient's healthcare experience by facilitating the patient's healthcare needs, encouraging compliance with plan of care, and helping the patient maintain or develop self-care skills.
A) clinic aide
B) clinical assistant
C) patient navigator
D) multifunctional technician Answer: C
Page Ref: 14
Objective: 1.11
24) The was the first organization to place an emphasis on the educational objectives of medical assisting.
A) American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
B) Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Educational Programs (CAAHEP)
C) National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
D) National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Answer: A
Page Ref: 4
Objective: 1.2
25) A medical assistant who uses is able to make decisions responsibly.
A) discretion
B) empathy
C) integrity
D) thoroughness Answer: A Page Ref: 9 Objective: 1.7
26) A medical assistant with will adhere to a code of values.
A) discretion
B) empathy
C) group think
D) integrity
Answer: D Page Ref: 9
Objective: 1.7
27) The ability to work with the sick and the infirm depends on one's ability and willingness to show .
A) discretion
B) emotion
C) empathy
D) integrity Answer: C Page Ref: 9 Objective: 1.7
28) Which of the following is one of the 4 main content areas identified by the Interprofessional Education Collaborative (ICP) for development of interprofessional competencies by the health professions students?
A) Administrative Procedures
B) Career Development
C) Medical Laws and Ethics
D) Teams and Teamwork Answer: D
Page Ref: 6
Objective: 1.4
29) The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) state that to provide for student attainment of "Entry-Level Competencies for the Medical Assistant," the curriculum must include certain content. Which of the following is NOT required content?
A) Anatomy and physiology
B) Medical terminology
C) Psychology
D) Physics Answer: D Page Ref: 5 Objective: 1.4
30) A(n) is a required part of the medical assistant's education and involves working without payment in a physician's office, clinic, or hospital setting for, typically, 160—200 hours.
A) mentorship
B) residency
C) externship
D) job shadow Answer: C Page Ref: 6 Objective: 1.4
31) The credential is awarded to candidates who pass the American Medical Technologists (AMT) certification examination.
A) Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA)
B) Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
C) National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA)
D) Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) Answer: D
Page Ref: 11
Objective: 1.8
32) is a voluntary review undergone by an institution to determine whether their school meets or exceeds standards set forth.
A) Meditation
B) Crediting
C) Accreditation
D) Schooling Answer: C Page Ref: 5 Objective: 1.4
33) The Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) outlines which of the following content areas as part of the medical assisting curriculum?
A) Applied Mathematics
B) Infection Control
C) Nutrition
D) Pharmacology Answer: D
Page Ref: 9
Objective: 1.4
34) Confidentiality is the ability to maintain .
A) privacy
B) empathy
C) full disclosure
D) integrity Answer: A Page Ref: 9 Objective: 1.7
35) Physicians began to hire medical assistant to handle both the administrative and clinical responsibilities of the medical office because for a period of time there was a shortage of
.
A) administrative assistants
B) nursing assistants
C) physician assistants
D) nurses Answer: D Page Ref: 3 Objective: 1.2
36) Which of the following is NOT a quality or characteristic regularly found in good medical assistants?
A) Integrity
B) Empathy
C) Discretion
D) Humility Answer: D Page Ref: 9 Objective: 1.7
37) No information is to be disclosed without the permission of the patient.
A) oral
B) trusted
C) verbal
D) written Answer: D Page Ref: 9 Objective: 1.7
38) For the certified medical assistant (CMA) credential to remain current, it must be revalidated every years, either by earning continuing education units (CEUs) or through reexamination.
A) 1
B) 3
C) 5
D) 10 Answer: C Page Ref: 11 Objective: 1.8
39) According to the U.S. Department of Labor Statistics, "job prospects should be best for medical assistants with formal training or experience, particularly those with ."
A) accreditation
B) certification
C) recognition
D) referrals Answer: B Page Ref: 13 Objective: 1.10
40) Which ambulatory care setting below best matches the job description of caring for patients who require immediate medical treatment?
A) Clinic
B) Physician's office
C) Rehabilitation center
D) Urgent care facility Answer: D
Page Ref: 13
Objective: 1.10
41) Which ambulatory care setting below best matches the job description of providing care for patients recovering from illness or injury?
A) Clinic
B) Free-standing facility
C) Physician's office
D) Rehabilitation center Answer: D
Page Ref: 13
Objective: 1.10
42) Which department/specialty below best matches the job description of working with patients, third-party payers, and insurance companies to process insurance forms; claims forms; and DRG, ICD, CPT, and HCPC coding?
A) Admissions
B) Billing and insurance
C) Medical records
D) Surgery Answer: B Page Ref: 14 Objective: 1.10
43) Which department/specialty below best matches the job description of performing clinical skills to sterilize surgical instruments?
A) Admissions
B) ECG/EKG technician
C) Phlebotomy
D) Surgery Answer: D Page Ref: 14 Objective: 1.10
44) Which of the following is an example of thoroughness?
A) Paying attention to the details of an assigned task
B) Not disclosing patient information without the patient's permission
C) Determining the most appropriate way to communicate with the patient
D) Being dependable Answer: A
Page Ref: 9
Objective: 1.7
45) It is the medical assistant's responsibility to become familiar with medical assistant scope of practice in his or her .
A) county
B) township
C) state
D) country Answer: C Page Ref: 7 Objective: 1.5
46) offices treat young children, adolescents, and teens.
A) Gerontologic
B) Pediatric
C) Podiatry
D) Obstetric Answer: B Page Ref: 10 Objective: 1.5
47) Due to liability issues and increased responsibilities, most modern clinics will only employ individuals who have received some type of .
A) higher education
B) postgraduate degree
C) formal training
D) vocational education Answer: C
Page Ref: 3
Objective: 1.3
48) The American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) provides which medical assisting credential?
A) Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA)
B) Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
C) National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA)
D) Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) Answer: B
Page Ref: 10
Objective: 1.9
49) Providing patient education falls under which examination parameter for the Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) certification examination?
A) administrative
B) general
C) therapeutic
D) clinical Answer: B Page Ref: 11 Objective: 1.9
50) Which of the following is NOT considered a characteristic required for a medical assistant?
A) Thoroughness
B) Punctuality
C) Seriousness
D) Proactivity Answer: C Page Ref: 9, 10 Objective: 1.7
Pearson's Comprehensive Medical Assisting, 4e (Beaman) Chapter 2 Medical Science: History and Practice
True/False Questions
1) Louis Pasteur is credited with establishing the science of bacteriology. Answer: TRUE
Page Ref: 21
Objective: 2.2
2) Recent advances in modern medicine allow patients' results to be available to doctors across the country.
Answer: TRUE Page Ref: 24
Objective: 2.7
3) Hippocrates stressed the body's healing nature, formed clinical descriptions of diseases, and discovered the ability to identify some diseases by listening to the chest.
Answer: TRUE Page Ref: 19
Objective: 2.3
4) A physician's license may be revoked in cases of severe misconduct, which includes unprofessional conduct, commission of a crime, or personal incapacity to perform one's duties. Answer: TRUE
Page Ref: 26
Objective: 2.9
5) In a partnership, one physician is still responsible for making all the administrative decisions. Answer: FALSE
Page Ref: 27
Objective: 2.10
6) Oncology is the study of cancer and cancer-related tumors. Answer: TRUE
Page Ref: 29
Objective: 2.1
7) The title "doctor" can be used verbally or in writing to address a person who has completed the highest level of education in their field.
Answer: TRUE Page Ref: 25
Objective: 2.8
8) A medical assistant is not likely to have much interaction with a dental hygienist. Answer: TRUE
Page Ref: 37
Objective: 2.14
9) A teaching hospital provides the same type of care as in a general hospital. Answer: TRUE
Page Ref: 32
Objective: 2.12
10) Colorectal surgery involves treatment of disorders and diseases of the chest with surgical intervention.
Answer: FALSE Page Ref: 31
Objective: 2.11
11) Mateurization is the process during which substances, such as milk and cheese, are heated to a certain temperature to eliminate bacteria.
Answer: FALSE Page Ref: 21
Objective: 2.1
12) In the last 25 years, technological discoveries have permitted medical science to advance faster than in the previous 100 years.
Answer: TRUE Page Ref: 24
Objective: 2.7
13) A Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) degree has educational requirements similar to those for the medical doctor (MD).
Answer: TRUE Page Ref: 25
Objective: 2.8
14) The Board of Medical Examiners in each country grants a license to practice medicine. Answer: FALSE
Page Ref: 26
Objective: 2.9
15) Being knowledgeable about legal issues that can affect a physician's practice would be a responsibility of the medical assistant.
Answer: TRUE Page Ref: 27
Objective: 2.14
Multiple Choice Questions
1) The has become the recognized symbol for medicine; it depicts a healing staff with two snakes coiled around the staff.
A) caduceus
B) cadmium
C) pices
D) caduce Answer: A Page Ref: 19 Objective: 2.2
2) first theorized about blood circulation in the human body.
A) Galileo
B) Harvey
C) Hunter
D) Galen Answer: B Page Ref: 20 Objective: 2.4
3) Who is considered "The Lady with the Lamp"?
A) Barb Florencewell
B) Clara Barton
C) Elizabeth Blackwell
D) Florence Nightingale Answer: D
Page Ref: 23
Objective: 2.6
4) places great emphasis on the relationship between the musculoskeletal systems and the organs of the body.
A) Osteopathic medicine
B) Podiatric medicine
C) Optometric medicine
D) Pediatric medicine Answer: A
Page Ref: 26
Objective: 2.1
5) Who was the first person to observe and describe bacteria as "tiny little beasties"?
A) Hippocrates
B) Anton van Leeuwenhoek
C) Galileo
D) William Harvey Answer: B
Page Ref: 21
Objective: 2.4
6) Who is called the Founder of Scientific Surgery and developed surgery and surgical pathology into a science?
A) John Hunter
B) Galileo
C) Hippocrates
D) William Harvey Answer: A
Page Ref: 21
Objective: 2.5
7) , a Greek physician, stressed the value of anatomy and founded experimental physiology.
A) Galileo
B) John Hunter
C) Hippocrates
D) Galen Answer: D Page Ref: 20 Objective: 2.4
8) A major advancement in medicine was made by , who invented the stethoscope.
A) John Hunter
B) Rene Laennec
C) William Harvey
D) Barb Florencewell Answer: B
Page Ref: 21
Objective: 2.5
9) Antiseptic systems that are still used in surgery today are attributed to the work of .
A) Edward Jenner
B) William Harvey
C) Joseph Lister
D) John Hunter Answer: C Page Ref: 22 Objective: 2.5
10) During the Civil War, she established the American Red Cross and the Federal Bureau of Records.
A) Jonas Salk
B) Elizabeth Blackwell
C) Florence Nightingale
D) Clara Barton Answer: D Page Ref: 24 Objective: 2.6
11) is considered the founder of modern nursing.
A) Mary Smith
B) Elizabeth Blackwell
C) Florence Nightingale
D) Clara Barton Answer: C Page Ref: 23 Objective: 2.6
12) was the first female physician in the United States.
A) Mary Smith
B) Elizabeth Blackwell
C) Florence Nightingale
D) Clara Barton Answer: B Page Ref: 23 Objective: 2.6
13) A(n) consist of three or more physicians who share the same facility (office or clinic) and practice medicine together.
A) sole proprietorship
B) partnership
C) associate practice
D) group practice Answer: D
Page Ref: 27
Objective: 2.10
14) The is a legal arrangement in which physicians agree to share a facility and staff.
A) sole proprietorship
B) partnership
C) associate practice
D) group practice Answer: C
Page Ref: 27
Objective: 2.10
15) A(n) treats abnormal responses or acquired hypersensitivity to substances with medical methods, including testing and desensitization.
A) allergist
B) cardiologist
C) dermatologist
D) anesthesiologist Answer: A
Page Ref: 28
Objective: 2.11
16) A(n) is trained to administer both local and general drugs to induce a complete or partial loss of feeling during a surgical procedure.
A) allergist
B) cardiologist
C) dermatologist
D) anesthesiologist Answer: D
Page Ref: 28
Objective: 2.11
17) A(n) is trained to treat cardiovascular disease. This physician has received special training in the diseases and disorders of the heart and blood vessels.
A) allergist
B) cardiologist
C) dermatologist
D) anesthesiologist Answer: B
Page Ref: 28
Objective: 2.11
18) A(n) treats injuries, growths, and infections relating to the skin, hair, and nails. This physician may treat patients either medically or surgically.
A) allergist
B) cardiologist
C) dermatologist
D) anesthesiologist Answer: C
Page Ref: 28
Objective: 2.11
19) A(n) specializes in the development and care of children from birth to maturity.
A) neurologist
B) pediatrician
C) ophthalmologist
D) orthopedist Answer: B Page Ref: 30 Objective: 2.11
20) A(n) specializes in pathology of the kidney, including disorders and diseases.
A) neurologist
B) nephrologist
C) ophthalmologist
D) orthopedist Answer: B Page Ref: 29 Objective: 2.11
21) A(n) treats disorders of the eye, which includes the diagnosis and treatment of vision problems using both medical and surgical procedures.
A) neurologist
B) nephrologist
C) ophthalmologist
D) orthopedist Answer: C Page Ref: 30 Objective: 2.11
22) A(n) specializes in the branch of medicine that deals with the prevention and correction of disorders of the musculoskeletal system.
A) neurologist
B) nephrologist
C) ophthalmologist
D) orthopedist Answer: D Page Ref: 30 Objective: 2.11
23) specializes in the medical and surgical treatment of ear, nose, and throat disorders.
A) Rheumatology
B) Psychiatry
C) Pathology
D) Otorhinolaryngology Answer: D
Page Ref: 30
Objective: 2.11
24) A(n) specializes in diagnosing abnormal changes in tissues that are removed during a surgical operation and in postmortem examinations.
A) rheumatologist
B) psychiatrist
C) pathologist
D) orthopedist Answer: C Page Ref: 30 Objective: 2.11
25) A(n) specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with mental, behavioral, or emotional disorders and is also qualified to prescribe and administer medications.
A) rheumatologist
B) psychiatrist
C) pathologist
D) radiologist Answer: B Page Ref: 30 Objective: 2.11
26) A(n) treats disorders and diseases characterized by inflammation of the joints, such as arthritis.
A) rheumatologist
B) psychiatrist
C) pathologist
D) orthopedist Answer: A Page Ref: 31 Objective: 2.11
27) A medical assistant working alongside a will most often be setting up referral services for patients who have diabetes, gastrointestinal disorders, and cancer and have special nutrition requirements.
A) dental hygienist
B) pharmacist
C) medical laboratory professionals
D) dietician Answer: D Page Ref: 37 Objective: 2.14
28) is a recent advancement in modern medicine and used routinely during certain forms of surgery.
A) Aseptic technique
B) Anesthesia
C) Robotics
D) Blood transfusions Answer: C
Page Ref: 24
Objective: 2.7
29) A(n) types or enters into the computer dictation that is taken from a recording machine or tape.
A) unit clerk
B) medical transcriptionist
C) psychiatrist
D) ophthalmologist Answer: B
Page Ref: 40
Objective: 2.13
30) A(n) is skilled in drawing blood from patients.
A) podiatrist
B) ophthalmologist
C) phlebotomist
D) rheumatologist Answer: C
Page Ref: 39
Objective: 2.13
31) are trained in the operation of X-ray equipment such as ultrasound, computerized tomography (CT) scan, magnetic resonance imaging (CT) scan, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) equipment.
A) Diagnostic imaging technicians
B) Medical laboratory technicians
C) Medical technologists
D) Medical transcriptionists Answer: A
Page Ref: 39
Objective: 2.13
32) are skilled in testing blood, urine, lymph, and body tissues.
A) Pathologists
B) Medical assistants
C) Medical transcriptionists
D) Laboratory technicians Answer: D
Page Ref: 40
Objective: 2.13
33) A(n) provides treatment to people who are physically, mentally, developmentally, or emotionally disabled.
A) occupational therapist (OT)
B) physical therapist (PT)
C) physician's assistant (PA)
D) RN Answer: A Page Ref: 36
Objective: 2.13
34) A(n) treats diseases or disabilities of the joints, bones, and nerves by massage, therapeutic exercises, and heat and cold treatments.
A) occupational therapist (OT)
B) physical therapist (PT)
C) physician's assistant (PA)
D) RN Answer: B Page Ref: 36
Objective: 2.13
35) A(n) evaluates, treats, and cares for patients with breathing problems.
A) occupational therapist (OT)
B) physical therapist (PT)
C) respiratory therapist (RT)
D) RN Answer: C Page Ref: 36
Objective: 2.13
36) The were developed to define the body of knowledge and specific skills health care workers are expected to possess for entry-level and technical-level positions.
A) National Medical Level Skill Standards
B) Certified Medical Skills Standards
C) Health and Human Services Standards
D) National Health Care Skills Standards Answer: D
Page Ref: 35
Objective: 2.13
37) involves the issuing of a certificate and credentials by a professional organization to one who has met the educational/experience standards of that organization.
A) Licensure
B) Registration
C) Certification
D) Accreditation Answer: C
Page Ref: 34
Objective: 2.13
38) A(n) offers living arrangements for the older adult in which each resident or couple has a separate apartment and pays a fixed fee to have some meals and services provided.
A) skilled nursing facility
B) intermediate-care facility
C) extended-care facility
D) assisted living facility Answer: D
Page Ref: 33
Objective: 2.12
39) surgery involves the reconstruction of underlying tissues.
A) Cosmetic
B) Hand
C) Colorectal
D) Cardiovascular Answer: A
Page Ref: 31
Objective: 2.11
40) is a private nonprofit organization that encourages high standards of medical care and also accredits institutions who meet strict guidelines.
A) Health and Human Services
B) The Joint Commission
C) The Board of Medical Examiners
D) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Answer: B
Page Ref: 32
Objective: 2.12
41) The serves as a widely used ethical guide for physicians who pledge to work for the good of the patient, to do him or her no harm, to prescribe no deadly drugs, to give no advice that could cause death, and to keep confidential medical information regarding the patient.
A) Medical Oath
B) Code of Hammurabi
C) Hypothetical Oath
D) Hippocratic Oath Answer: D
Page Ref: 19, 20
Objective: 2.3
42) A practices medicine, which is the science of diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease, and requires a minimum of nine to ten years of education and training.
A) doctor (MD)
B) RN
C) registered medical assistant (RMA)
D) LPN Answer: A Page Ref: 25 Objective: 2.8
43) maintain the requirements for licensure (granting of a license), duties of that license, grounds on which the license can be revoked or taken away, and reports that must be made to the government.
A) Hospitals
B) Medical examination boards
C) Doctors
D) Medical practice acts Answer: D
Page Ref: 26
Objective: 2.9
44) It is necessary for physicians to maintain their license by periodic , either annually or biannually.
A) reregistration
B) retesting
C) relicensing
D) reciprocity Answer: A Page Ref: 26 Objective: 2.9
45) is known as the Father of Western Medicine.
A) Nightingale
B) Hippocrates
C) Pasteur
D) Janssen Answer: B Page Ref: 19 Objective: [Show Less]