CHAPTER 1
DOUBLE JEOPARDY!!
Which scientist first described circulatory system?
William Harvey
DOUBLE JEOPARDY!!!
A medical doctor who specializes in the treatment of disorders of the eye is called an:
ophthalmologist.
This therapeutic communication technique allows the listener to get additional information. The listener can ask, “Do you mean …”
Clarification
Sally attends church each week. She does not drink or smoke. These are examples of ________ diversity.
social factors
DOUBLE JEOPARDY!!!
Monetary settlement the defendant pays the plaintiff in a civil case for loss or injury.
Damages
Which two scientists developed a vaccine that brought polio under control?
Albert Sabin and Jonas Salk
Which legislation most affects the which laboratory tests can be performed in a physician’s office lab?
CLIA
This therapeutic communication technique involves rewording a statement to check the meaning and interpretation.
Paraphrasing
Tim immigrated as a child to the United States. He has adapted to the U.S. customs. He likes to be on time and believes in the rights of a U.S. citizen. This is an example of ________ diversity.
culture
The medical assistant tells the child to behave or threatens to give the child a “shot.” This is an example of what type of tort?
Assault
Which procedure was first performed by Dr. Christiaan Barnard?
Heart transplant from one human to another
What type of registered nurse has advanced training to diagnose and treat common illnesses?
TRIPLE JEOPARDY!!!!
This is consider to be an internal distraction to communication?
pain
_____ is a custom or practice of a community and a rule of conduct prescribed or formally recognized as enforceable by a controlling authority.
Law
The medical assistant bills an insurance company for services not provided to the patient. This is an example of what type of tort?
Fraud
Which statement best describes the main difference between the DO and the MD?
The DO places more emphasis on the relationship of the musculoskeletal structure to the function of organs and tissues in the body.
DOUBLE JEOPARDY!!!
A method of prioritizing patients so that the most urgent cases receive care first is called
triage.
A medical assistant is working with a 72-year-old adult. What stage of Erikson’s psychosocial development is this patient in?
Ego Integrity versus Despair
The supreme law of the land is the:
Constitution of the United States.
The medical assistant decides to call in a prescription for a patient without a provider’s order. What is this an example of?
A crime
DOUBLE JEOPARDY!!
The allied health specialist who performs ultrasound diagnostic procedures under the supervision of a physician is called a(n):
diagnostic medical sonographer.
This therapeutic communication technique involves putting words to the person’s emotional reaction, which acknowledges the person’s feelings?
Reflection
This type of diversity pertains to the country where the person was born and holds citizenship.
Nationality
What is considered a lesser criminal offense and is punishable by a substantial fine and possible jail time under 1 year?
Misdemeanor
What term means to be free from unwanted intrusion?
Privacy