Medical Specialists
This specialist diagnoses and treats heart conditions and cardiovascular diseases.
Cardiologist
These walk-in clinics handle non-emergency but immediate medical needs, bridging primary care and the ER.
Urgent Care
True or False: In Tennessee, a trained MA can legally perform routine vital signs, phlebotomy, and 12-lead EKGs under provider supervision.
True
Healthcare facilities providing 24-hour care for patients requiring overnight stays.
The medical root word cardio- refers to this organ.
heart
This specialist treats hormone-related disorders and glandular conditions like diabetes.
Endocrinologist
This rehab service uses exercise and physical therapy to restore movement and reduce pain after an injury.
Physical Therapy
The clinic is 20 minutes behind, and the doctor asks an MA to administer an IV push medication. Is this legal or illegal in TN?
Illegal
End-of-life care focused on comfort and quality of life for terminally ill patients.
hospice care
The medical root word hepat- refers to this organ.
liver
This specialist focuses on kidney function, diseases, and dialysis.
Nephrologist
This rehab service helps patients regain skills needed for daily living (ADLs) like dressing, eating, and working
Occupational Therapy
True or False: An MA in Tennessee can perform independent telephone triage to decide if a caller needs the ER.
False
This care delivery model focuses on team-based, patient-centered, coordinated whole-person primary care.
Patient-Centered Medical Home
The medical root word nephr- refers to these organs.
kidneys
his specialist provides care for high-risk, premature, or ill newborns in the NICU.
Neonatologist
Diagnostic testing facilities that perform X-rays, CT scans, and MRIs fall under this service category.
Diagnostic Imaging
An MA examines a patient's rash, tells them it looks like shingles, and writes a prescription script. What legal boundary was violated?
Diagnosing & Prescribing
An advanced practice registered nurse who can diagnose illnesses, manage care, and prescribe medications
Nurse Practitioner
The medical root word derm- refers to this organ/system.
skin
An Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) specialist
Otolaryngologist
Chiropractic care and acupuncture are examples of these non-traditional medical approaches.
Complementary Therapies / Approaches
Medical Assistants in Tennessee operate under this legal rule rather than holding an independent medical license.
Provider Delegation & Supervision
Outpatient surgical facilities designed for minor procedures that do not require an overnight stay.
Ambulatory Surgery Center
The medical root word ot/o- refers to this organ or body structure.
ear