Terms
Branch of science that studies the incidence, spread, and control of disease in a population
Avoiding or escaping the unpleasant or distasteful realities of living by ignoring or refusing to admit their existence.
Denial
AAMA
American Association of Medical Assistants
HMO refers to
Health Maintenance Organization
A prediction of the outcome of an illness
Prognosis
Fear of the unknown; a feeling of fear or worry about the furture
Anxiety
Escaping frustration and conflict anxiety by retiring to methods used at an earlier stage of life
Regression
HIPAA
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
When assessing pain, a medical assistant should:
Ask open ended questions
The ability to communicate is greatly affected by this
The developmental stage
Pertaining to a decreased blood supply to tissue due to impaired circulation to the organ or part
Ischemic
Blaming someone else for one's own failures or for specific events
Projection
DNR
Do Not Resuscitate
Heat and cold therapy
Comfort measures for chronic pain
Understanding of and sensitivity to the feelings, thoughts, and experiences of others
Empathy
Relieving pain or discomfort
Palliative
Unconsciously imitating the mannerisms, behaviors, and feelings or another person
Identification
JCAHCO
Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organizations
These require a scheduled appointment for each prescription
Controlled Substances
The term for the written confirmation that an individual has met specific standards for the safe practice of profession or service
Certification
Motor nerves that carry impulses from the central nervous system to the peripheral nervous system
Efferent Nerves
Accepting something in place of a desired object or need when the original cannot be obtained.
Substitution
NCCA
National Commission for Certifying Agents
4 hours
Warm ischemic time can not exceed
The ongoing process of practicing a healthy lifestyle
Wellness