Question 1

Using two or three sentences, answer the following questions as concisely as possible.
-What are the educational and training requirements of a medical assistant?

Accepted Answer

Training for the medical assistant ranges from 1 to 2 years in a vocational or community college program. The employing physician trains some medical assistants on the job. Certification of medical assistants is possible through the American Association of Medical Assistants.

Question 2

____________________ personnel extend the optometrist's capability by performing the routine tasks of vision care.

Accepted Answer

Paraoptometric

Question 3

Using two or three sentences, answer the following questions as concisely as possible.
-What is involved in a comprehensive eye examination?

Accepted Answer

A comprehensive eye examination includes testing for visual acuity for distance and near objects. It also measures focusing, tracking, and fixation skills. The ability to use both eyes together at the same time is assessed, as is depth perception.

Question 4

When is it necessary to obtain an ECG recording on a patient?

Accepted Answer

An electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) is a t

Question 5

The podiatric assistant performs routine procedures such as:

Accepted Answer

A)  Patient preparation 
B)  Equipment sterilization 
C)  Development of radiographs 
D)  General office duties 
E)  All of the above 
A)  Patient preparation 
B)  Equipment sterilization 
C)  Development of radiographs 
D)  General office duties 
E)  All of the above

Question 6

Write an expository describing the function of medical health care providers.

Accepted Answer

Medical health care providers play a cru

Question 7

List the steps for answering the telephone in a medical facility.Why is proper and polite telephone etiquette important in a health care setting?

Accepted Answer

List the steps for answering the telepho

Question 8

Using two or three sentences, answer the following questions as concisely as possible.
-How are electrical currents in the heart measured?

Accepted Answer

Electrical currents in the heart are mea

Question 9

____________________ are eye muscle specialists who work under the direction of an ophthalmologist and who help the patient develop the ability to use both eyes together.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ are eye muscle specialists who work...

Question 10

What are the five body positions used for a patient during an examination? Chose one position and explain when it would be preferred over others.

Accepted Answer

The five body positions used for a patie

Question 11

Surgical technologists:

Accepted Answer

A)  Design, fit, and adapt lenses and frames based on an optical prescription 
B)  Assist during surgical procedures under the supervision of the surgeon and a registered nurse 
C)  Examine and test eyes to evaluate vision and detect diseases of the eye for referral to a medical doctor 
D)  Diagnose and treat diseases and injuries of the eye 
E)  Working under the direction of a physician, perform about 70% of the duties of the medical doctor 
A)  Design, fit, and adapt lenses and frames based on an optical prescription 
B)  Assist during surgical procedures under the supervision of the surgeon and a registered nurse 
C)  Examine and test eyes to evaluate vision and detect diseases of the eye for referral to a medical doctor 
D)  Diagnose and treat diseases and injuries of the eye 
E)  Working under the direction of a physician, perform about 70% of the duties of the medical doctor

Question 12

The ____________________ performs both clerical and clinical functions under the supervision of a physician.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ____________________ performs both clerical and clinical...

Question 13

Using two or three sentences, answer the following questions as concisely as possible.
-What is the role of the physician assistant?

Accepted Answer

The physician assistant performs about 7

Question 14

A medical career in the area of phlebotomy focuses on:

Accepted Answer

A)  The manipulation of the spine by hand 
B)  The science of vision using both eyes 
C)  Mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders 
D)  Incision into a vessel 
E)  The therapeutic approach to medicine 
A)  The manipulation of the spine by hand 
B)  The science of vision using both eyes 
C)  Mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders 
D)  Incision into a vessel 
E)  The therapeutic approach to medicine

Question 15

A medical career in the area of orthoptics focuses on:

Accepted Answer

A)  The manipulation of the spine by hand 
B)  The science of vision using both eyes 
C)  Mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders 
D)  Incision into a vessel 
E)  A therapeutic approach to medicine 
A)  The manipulation of the spine by hand 
B)  The science of vision using both eyes 
C)  Mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders 
D)  Incision into a vessel 
E)  A therapeutic approach to medicine

Question 16

Opticians :

Accepted Answer

A)  Design, fit, and adapt lenses and frames based on an optical prescription 
B)  Assist during surgical procedures under the supervision of the surgeon and a registered nurse 
C)  Examine and test eyes to evaluate vision and detect diseases of the eye for referral to a medical doctor 
D)  Diagnose and treat diseases and injuries of the eye 
E)  Working under the direction of a physician, perform about 70% of the duties of the medical doctor 
A)  Design, fit, and adapt lenses and frames based on an optical prescription 
B)  Assist during surgical procedures under the supervision of the surgeon and a registered nurse 
C)  Examine and test eyes to evaluate vision and detect diseases of the eye for referral to a medical doctor 
D)  Diagnose and treat diseases and injuries of the eye 
E)  Working under the direction of a physician, perform about 70% of the duties of the medical doctor

Question 17

Acceptance into medical school programs is determined by all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  Participation in leadership activities 
B)  State licensure 
C)  Participation in extracurricular activities 
D)  Excelling academically 
E)  All of the above 
A)  Participation in leadership activities 
B)  State licensure 
C)  Participation in extracurricular activities 
D)  Excelling academically 
E)  All of the above

Question 18

____________________ assistants and technicians provide care to the ophthalmology patient by measuring vision, changing dressings, administering eye and oral medications, applying contact lenses, and assisting with specialized ocular tests.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ assistants and technicians provide care to...

Question 19

Using two or three sentences, answer the following questions as concisely as possible.
-What are some duties of surgical technologists?

Accepted Answer

Surgical technologists assist during sur

Question 20

Research the development and implementation of the Snellen chart in measuring visual acuity.

Accepted Answer

The Snellen chart was developed by Dutch

Exam 25: Medical Careers

Using two or three sentences, answer the following questions as concisely as possible. -What are the educational and training requirements of a medical assistant?

____________________ personnel extend the optometrist's capability by performing the routine tasks of vision care.

Using two or three sentences, answer the following questions as concisely as possible. -What is involved in a comprehensive eye examination?

When is it necessary to obtain an ECG recording on a patient?

The podiatric assistant performs routine procedures such as:

Write an expository describing the function of medical health care providers.

List the steps for answering the telephone in a medical facility.Why is proper and polite telephone etiquette important in a health care setting?

Using two or three sentences, answer the following questions as concisely as possible. -How are electrical currents in the heart measured?

____________________ are eye muscle specialists who work under the direction of an ophthalmologist and who help the patient develop the ability to use both eyes together.

What are the five body positions used for a patient during an examination? Chose one position and explain when it would be preferred over others.

Surgical technologists:

The ____________________ performs both clerical and clinical functions under the supervision of a physician.

Using two or three sentences, answer the following questions as concisely as possible. -What is the role of the physician assistant?

A medical career in the area of phlebotomy focuses on:

A medical career in the area of orthoptics focuses on:

Opticians :

Acceptance into medical school programs is determined by all of the following except:

____________________ assistants and technicians provide care to the ophthalmology patient by measuring vision, changing dressings, administering eye and oral medications, applying contact lenses, and assisting with specialized ocular tests.

Using two or three sentences, answer the following questions as concisely as possible. -What are some duties of surgical technologists?

Research the development and implementation of the Snellen chart in measuring visual acuity.

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