Question 1

MATCHING
Match the specialty or practice with the appropriate description.

-treats diseases of children and adolescents

Accepted Answer

A) emergency medicine 
B) internal medicine 
C) urology 
D) otolaryngology 
E) pediatrics 
A) emergency medicine 
B) internal medicine 
C) urology 
D) otolaryngology 
E) pediatrics E

Question 2

Which of the following best describes the form of medical practice management in which the provider's personal property is attached and may be sold if the business fails?

Accepted Answer

A)  Chapter S corporation 
B)  Limited partnership 
C)  Professional service corporation 
D)  Sole proprietorship 
A)  Chapter S corporation 
B)  Limited partnership 
C)  Professional service corporation 
D)  Sole proprietorship D

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT considered a type of managed care operation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Health maintenance organization 
B)  Preferred provider organization 
C)  Group practices 
D)  Independent provider association 
A)  Health maintenance organization 
B)  Preferred provider organization 
C)  Group practices 
D)  Independent provider association C

Question 4

Mrs.J.has just seen her provider.As she pays her co-payment,she says "Oh dear,the doctor told me to see someone,but I can't remember what he said.I get so confused." You ask her the reason for seeing her provider.She explains that a reoccurring rash on her legs has been bothering her,and her provider wants the other doctor to examine the rash and treat her if possible.Although you will first check with her provider,you are sure she is to see which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Chiropractor 
B)  Orthopedist 
C)  Dermatologist 
D)  Cardiologist 
A)  Chiropractor 
B)  Orthopedist 
C)  Dermatologist 
D)  Cardiologist

Question 5

How many years of a residency program is required for newly graduated M.D.s choosing to specialize in family practice,internal medicine,or pediatrics?

Accepted Answer

A)  2 years 
B)  3 years 
C)  4 years 
D)  5 years 
A)  2 years 
B)  3 years 
C)  4 years 
D)  5 years

Question 6

Concierge care does not offer patients which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Free parking 
B)  Coordination of any specialist referrals 
C)  Hospitalization coverage when needed 
D)  Home or work visits as needed 
A)  Free parking 
B)  Coordination of any specialist referrals 
C)  Hospitalization coverage when needed 
D)  Home or work visits as needed

Question 7

Which of the following statements best describes a health maintenance organization (HMO)?

Accepted Answer

A)  Providers are employees of the organization. 
B)  The provider holds exclusive rights to all aspect of the medical practice. 
C)  Patients can drop in for treatment whenever they need care. 
D)  One provider sees and treats all of the patients. 
A)  Providers are employees of the organization. 
B)  The provider holds exclusive rights to all aspect of the medical practice. 
C)  Patients can drop in for treatment whenever they need care. 
D)  One provider sees and treats all of the patients.

Question 8

Which of the following does not apply to the role of a medical assistant?

Accepted Answer

A)  Performing a venipuncture 
B)  Interpreting diagnostic images 
C)  Insurance coding and billing 
D)  Administering an injection 
A)  Performing a venipuncture 
B)  Interpreting diagnostic images 
C)  Insurance coding and billing 
D)  Administering an injection

Question 9

Which of the following is not recognized by the WHO as potentially treatable by acupuncture?

Accepted Answer

A)  Gynecological Disorders 
B)  Cancer 
C)  Pain 
D)  Psychological disorders 
A)  Gynecological Disorders 
B)  Cancer 
C)  Pain 
D)  Psychological disorders

Question 10

Continuing medical education (CME)requirements for doctors do not vary by state or professional organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following best describes the alternative medicine modality of homeopathy?

Accepted Answer

A)  A massage technique applied to pressure points on the body 
B)  The application to the body or inhalation of essential oils of aromatic plants 
C)  The use of remedies made from naturally occurring plant, animal, or mineral substances 
D)  The use of images or symbols to train the mind for relief or anxiety 
A)  A massage technique applied to pressure points on the body 
B)  The application to the body or inhalation of essential oils of aromatic plants 
C)  The use of remedies made from naturally occurring plant, animal, or mineral substances 
D)  The use of images or symbols to train the mind for relief or anxiety

Question 12

MATCHING
Match the specialty or practice with the appropriate description.

-treats disorders of the ear,nose,and throat

Accepted Answer

A) emergency medicine 
B) internal medicine 
C) urology 
D) otolaryngology 
E) pediatrics 
A) emergency medicine 
B) internal medicine 
C) urology 
D) otolaryngology 
E) pediatrics

Question 13

A health unit coordinator receives on-the-job training or completes a 6-month to 1-year certification program.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Who best knows the patient's body and financial situation?

Accepted Answer

A)  The doctor 
B)  The patient 
C)  The insurance company 
D)  The physician 
A)  The doctor 
B)  The patient 
C)  The insurance company 
D)  The physician

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT a true statement of nurses' education?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nurses are licensed by the state in which they practice. 
B)  Nursing students complete a minimum of a 4-year course of study at a state-approved school of nursing. 
C)  Training is oriented to bedside care. 
D)  CAAHEP is not responsible for nurse education and accreditation. 
A)  Nurses are licensed by the state in which they practice. 
B)  Nursing students complete a minimum of a 4-year course of study at a state-approved school of nursing. 
C)  Training is oriented to bedside care. 
D)  CAAHEP is not responsible for nurse education and accreditation.

Question 16

Most patients find there is very little difference between an M.D.and a D.O.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

In 2007,how much of the world's population relied on alternative medicine?

Accepted Answer

A)  25% to 35% 
B)  45% to 55% 
C)  65% to 80% 
D)  75% 
A)  25% to 35% 
B)  45% to 55% 
C)  65% to 80% 
D)  75%

Question 18

Which of the following allied health professionals practice medicine under the direction and responsible supervision of providers and surgeons?

Accepted Answer

A)  Registered health information technician 
B)  Physician's assistant 
C)  Surgical technologist 
D)  Physical therapist 
A)  Registered health information technician 
B)  Physician's assistant 
C)  Surgical technologist 
D)  Physical therapist

Question 19

MATCHING
Match the specialty or practice with the appropriate description.

-evaluates and treats medical conditions resulting from trauma or sudden illness

Accepted Answer

A) emergency medicine 
B) internal medicine 
C) urology 
D) otolaryngology 
E) pediatrics 
A) emergency medicine 
B) internal medicine 
C) urology 
D) otolaryngology 
E) pediatrics

Question 20

Which of the following best describes the purpose of managed care?

Accepted Answer

A)  Control patient access to providers 
B)  Provide quality health care while containing costs 
C)  Limit access to specialists 
D)  Provide care only when patients truly need it 
A)  Control patient access to providers 
B)  Provide quality health care while containing costs 
C)  Limit access to specialists 
D)  Provide care only when patients truly need it

Exam 2: Health Care Settings and the Health Care Team

MATCHING Match the specialty or practice with the appropriate description. -treats diseases of children and adolescents

Which of the following best describes the form of medical practice management in which the provider's personal property is attached and may be sold if the business fails?

Which of the following is NOT considered a type of managed care operation?

How many years of a residency program is required for newly graduated M.D.s choosing to specialize in family practice,internal medicine,or pediatrics?

Concierge care does not offer patients which of the following?

Which of the following statements best describes a health maintenance organization (HMO)?

Which of the following does not apply to the role of a medical assistant?

Which of the following is not recognized by the WHO as potentially treatable by acupuncture?

Continuing medical education (CME)requirements for doctors do not vary by state or professional organization.

Which of the following best describes the alternative medicine modality of homeopathy?

MATCHING Match the specialty or practice with the appropriate description. -treats disorders of the ear,nose,and throat

A health unit coordinator receives on-the-job training or completes a 6-month to 1-year certification program.

Who best knows the patient's body and financial situation?

Which of the following is NOT a true statement of nurses' education?

Most patients find there is very little difference between an M.D.and a D.O.

In 2007,how much of the world's population relied on alternative medicine?

Which of the following allied health professionals practice medicine under the direction and responsible supervision of providers and surgeons?

MATCHING Match the specialty or practice with the appropriate description. -evaluates and treats medical conditions resulting from trauma or sudden illness

Which of the following best describes the purpose of managed care?

The Medical Assisting Profession

History of Medicine

Coping Skills for the Medical Assistant

Therapeutic Communication Skills

The Therapeutic Approach to the Patient With Life-Threatening Illness

Legal Considerations

Ethical Considerations

Emergency Procedures and First AID

Creating the Facility Environment

Computers in the Ambulatory Care Setting

Telecommunications

Patient Scheduling

Medical Records Management

Written Communications

Medical Documents

Medical Insurance

Medical Insurance Coding

Daily Financial Practices

Billing and Collections

Accounting Practices

The Medical Assistant As Clinic Manager

The Medical Assistant As Human Resources Manager

Preparing for Medical Assisting Credentials

Employment Strategies

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