THE PROFESSION OF MA
LAW AND ETHICS
PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS
SPECIALISTS
MAINTAINING PT. RECORDS
100
This organization raises the standards of medical assisting to a professional level
What is the AAMA?
100
A rule of conduct enforced by a controlling authority.
What is a law?
100
Putting yourself in someone else's shoes
What is empathy?
100
Female reproductive system
What is a gynecologist?
100
Used to track a patient's visits and serves as a communication tool
What is patient's chart (medical record)?
200
This credential, through AAMA, requires the individual to recertify every 5 years.
What is the CMA (Certified Medical Assistant)?
200
The open threat of bodily harm to another person
What is assault?
200
Quickly evaluating circumstances, solving problems, and taking action
What is critical thinking?
200
Skin, hair, and nails
What is a dermatologist?
200
This term is used to describe a patient who does not follow the medical advice he/she is given.
What is noncompliant?
300
The process by which medical assisting programs are officially authorized
What is accreditation?
300
This Latin term is used when the doctor's negligence is completely obvious
What is res ipsa loquitur?
300
Stomach and intestines
What is a gastroenterologist?
300
Used to document a patient's complaints, problems, treatments, and responses to care
What is the progress note?
400
Administrative, clinical, and laboratory
What are the three categories of duties of an MA?
400
Provides guidelines to prevent occupational to bloodborne pathogens.
Who is OSHA?
400
Willingness to offer assistance with work, even if it's not your job
What is self-motivation?
400
Ears, nose, and throat
What is an otorhinolaryngologist (ENT)?
400
Transforming spoken words into a written format
What is transcription?
500
A cross-trained team member who is able to handle many different duties
What is a multi-skilled health professional?
500
Also known as a healthcare proxy, this document names the person who will make medical decisions on behalf of the patient if they are unable to do so.
What is durable power of attorney?
500
This characteristic is displayed when you complete and document all of your daily duties before leaving work
What is professionalism?
500
Practices a "whole person" approach to health care
What is doctor of osteopathy (DO)?
500
This letter represents the diagnosis in the acronym SOAP
What is the A?
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