Foundations
Which of the following is a responsibility of being a CMAA?
A. Diagnosing
B. Treating
C. Providing patient education
D. Managing medication
C. Providing patient education
Which of the following is included in a conversation with a patient?
A. Complex medical terms
B. Advanced medical terminology
C. Average language
D. Anatomical directions
C. Average language
When is it appropriate for a health care facility to release a patients information?
When it is subpoened by court
Which of the following scenarios could negatively impact the overall optimal schedule for the day?
A. Patient arrives early
B. Staff arives early
C. Broken equipment
D. Interval times
C. Broken equipment
Definition of cardi/o
Related to the heart
Facial expressions are what type of communication?
nonverbal
What law should the CMAA ensure compliance with when assisting a patient who uses a walker and tires easily?
ADAAA
What is the primary difference between a new and established patient for scheduling purposes?
The actual amount of time needed for a new patient to fill out the paperwork versus an established patient
The suffix for inflammation
-itis
One way to show empathy for a patient is to
If a patient agrees to blood pressure measurements with a head nod, what consent is he using?
Expressed consent
What is considered a Telehealth communication tool?
A patient portal
What does the term osteopathy refer to?
Disease of the bones
What type of concept is "All right-handed people eat vegetables."
Stereotype
If a patient is unconscious and in need of emergent care what type of consent is this?
Waived Consent
When resqueduling an appointment, what documentation must be completed?
Reference Notation
What body system is made up of bones, muscles, joints and supportive connected tissue?
musculoskeletal
How should you determine a patient's pronouns?
Ask the patient
What is the objective of the Office of Inspector General?
Investigaates all fraud and abuse cases suspected or reported for federally funded medical programs
What patient consideration should be determined when using an automated appointment reminder service?
The patients preference on the best means of effective communication