The Medical Assistant
A medical assistant is allowed to perform and record these types of signs independently.
Record and take VITAL SIGNS
A chiropractor
The maximum reimbursement a third-party payer will provide is referred to as this.
The allowable amount
This acronym is used when interpreting the correlation between the patient's body weight and height.
BMI, Body Mass Index
The term "oophorectomy" has this meaning.
A medical assistant has an opportunity to become this.
Certified
This type of provider is qualified to assess patients of all ages with a wide variety of acute to severe medical conditions.
A Family Practitioner
This insurance provider is the oldest and largest system of independent health insurers in the U.S.
Blue Cross/Blue Shield (BCBS)
This is the acceptable abbreviation for oxygen.
O2
This is the meaning of the term "contralateral".
The opposite side
An Electrocardiogram machine (EKG, ECG)
If a patient is experiencing symptoms of vertigo, the medical assistant will be asked to refer the patient to this type of specialist.
An ENT or Otolaryngologist
This healthcare delivery model emphasizes patients' involvement in organizing their own healthcare.
A patient-centered medical home (PCMH)
VS, Vital Signs
This term means slow breathing.
Bradypnea
This is the position you would put a patient in for a rectal exam.
Sims' position
A provider requests that a patient see a specialist for hyperthyroidism.
An Endocrinologist
This term is a medical disorder that involves inflammation of the joints.
This abbreviation is used in place of the word "prescription".
Rx
This term is a procedure that involves an incision to the eardrum.
Myringotomy
This professional is legally responsible for the outcomes of a medical assistant's duties and performance.
Licensed provider (physician)
This type of professional assists with improving mobility, strength, and range of motion.
A Physical Therapist
This insurance plan model requires a referral from a primary care provider to schedule an appointment with a specialist.
A Health Maintenance Organization (HMO)
This term describes the progression and refers to an MA beginning to apply a bandage on patient. The MA starts at the farthest point from the patient's trunk and moves to the nearest point.
Distal to proximal
The term "presbyopia" has this meaning.
Age-related vision loss