Chapter 1 Medical Assisting
Computed tomography (CT) scans use: - ANS-cross-sectional images of the body
True or False? In addition to community colleges, many medical assisting education
programs are found in postsecondary schools. - ANS-True
The "Father of Modern Anatomy" was: - ANS-Vesalius
How is a PET scan different from an MRI? - ANS-It gives the physician metabolic
information
The 18th-century physician John Hunter became known as which of the following? -
ANS-The father of scientific surgery
Amy is a 55-year-old woman who is being seen for symptoms related to menopause.
What is the physician specialty that diagnoses and treats disorders of the female
reproductive system? - ANS-Gynecology
Which of the following is NOT an administrative duty? - ANS-Taking vital signs
A multidisciplinary health care team is a group of professionals who work together to: -
ANS-meet the needs of the patient
ABHES is one of the accrediting boards that certifies medical assisting education
programs. What does this acronym stands for? - ANS-Accrediting Bureau of Health
Education Schools
What is a physician who specializes in the treatment of older adults called? -
ANS-Gerontologist
Edward Gerard uses the acronym "RMA" behind his name when documenting patient
records at Dr. Richard's office. This acronym stands for which of the following? -
ANS-Registered medical assistant
A 55-year-old man who is having difficulty urinating would most likely be referred by his
internal medicine physician to which of the following specialists for further evaluation? -
ANS-Urologist
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