Exam 2: Healthcare and the Healthcare Team

Physicians who specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases related to the internal organs are ____.

Medical assistants are an integral part of the healthcare delivery ________ and therefore must have a working knowledge of the different specialties and allied health professionals.

Which health professional uses modalities such as electricity, heat, cold, ultrasound, massage, and exercise to restore function and relieve pain after a patient's injury?

The ___________ helps patients to restore function, relieve pain, and prevent disability following illness or injury by using electricity, heat, cold, ultrasound, massage, and exercise.

The AMA Code of Medical Ethics is the most comprehensive ethics guide for ________.

The term "primary care physicians" refers to ____.

A physician who diagnoses and treats diseases of the skin, hair, and nails is a(n) ____.

Which of the following healthcare professionals assists registered nurses and physicians by observing patients and reporting changes in their conditions?

On-the-job training qualifies this member of the healthcare team to perform direct patient care under the supervision of the nursing staff.

What is the title of the healthcare professional who works under the direction of a physician and manages emergencies that occur outside of the medical setting?

Subspecialties of internal medicine include all of the following except ____.

A medical assistant who assists in a dialysis unit probably works with which of the following types of physicians?

Ronnie likes her medical assisting job well enough, but she finds office work a little boring. She has a lot of energy as well as compassion for people who are suffering. Her supervisor has complimented her on her ability to keep a "cool head" under pressure. Ronnie is looking for a career that will allow her to help people who are injured or ill, but also offer more variety and excitement than her current job. Which of the following specialty careers might suit Ronnie?

Cara is a medical assistant who is interested in pursuing a career in medical coding. She tells you that she is a member of AAMA, but she would like to find a professional organization that is more closely aligned with her career goals. Which professional organization would you recommend to Cara?

Which physician specialist diagnoses and treats diseases of the kidney and bladder?

Which health professional assists the psychiatric team by observing behavior and providing information to help in planning therapy?

Routine tasks such as maintaining patient profiles in a pharmacy's computer are performed by a ____.

Membership in a(n) ________ association enables you to become involved in the issues and activities relevant to your field.

The term that refers to assessment of the urgency and immediate medical needs of a patient is ____.

Which of the following US-based nonprofit organizations is dedicated to maintaining and elevating the standards of healthcare delivery through the evaluation and accreditation of healthcare organizations?