Exam (elaborations)
Chapter21 .. questions and answers certified 2024
- Course
- Institution
Chapter21 .. questions and answers certified 2024
[Show more]
Content preview
Chapter 1 - The Medical AssistantThe American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) describes the
medical assistant professional as follows: - correct answer ✔The medical
assistant is a professional, multi-skilled person dedicated to assisting in
patient care management.
What does the medical assistant perform? - correct answer ✔Administrative
and clinical duties and may manage emergency situations, facilities or
personnel.
The medical assistant must be able to exhibit what at all times? - correct
answer ✔Professionalism and he or she must be able to communicate
effectively and provide possible instruction to patients.
What did the Maine Department of Labor project? - correct answer ✔That
employment would grow faster than average.
What do the opportunities look like? - correct answer ✔Execellent, especially
with formal training, experience, and certification.
What percentage of MAs worked in offices of physicians? - correct answer
✔62%
What percentage of MAs worked in public and private hospitals, including
inpatient and outpatient facilities? - correct answer ✔13%
What percentage of MAs worked in offices of other health practitioners
(chiropractors, optometrists, etc.)? - correct answer ✔11%
, Where do the remainder of MAs work? - correct answer ✔In other healthcare
industries, such as outpatient care centers and nursing and residential care
facilities.
How many credits is an Associates Degree program? - correct answer ✔60
credits of class work (20 credits at 3 credits a piece, two year course of study -
30 credits per year).
Important skills MAs need: - correct answer ✔Administrative/business skills,
clinical procedure skills, professionalism, excellent interpersonal (people)
skills, communication, and organization skills.
Examples of Administrative Duties: - correct answer ✔Process mail, make
copies, schedule appointments, prepare correspondence, handle telephone -
patient triage calls, complete insurance forms, handle accounting/billing
information, and greet patients and bring them into examination rooms.
Obtain initial patient intake information, prepare educational information for
patients, medical file maintenance, ordering supplies, calling in prescriptions,
arrange medical examining room instruments and equipment, purchase and
maintain suppies and equipment, and keep waiting and examining rooms neat
and clean.
Examples of Clinical Duties: - correct answer ✔Take medical histories, take
vital signs, assist doctor with medical procedures, examining treatment
procedures for patients, examining treatment procedures, and preparing
patients for and assiting examination.
Collect and prepare laboratory specimens and sometimes perform basic
laboratory tests, dispose of contaminated supplies, sterilize medical
instruments, instruct patients about medications and special diets and prepare
and administer medications, drug refills, telephoning prescriptions to a
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller LEWISSHAWN55. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $13.49. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
Can Stuvia be trusted?
4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)
82215 documents were sold in the last 30 days
Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy study notes for 14 years now