chapter 2 & 3

Question 1

who assists a radiologist in taking x-rays

Answer 1

radiographer

Question 2

a physician who diagnoses and treats physical reactions to substances

Answer 2

allergist

Question 3

physician who specializes in the treatment of cancer

Answer 3

oncologist

Question 4

electroencephalography

Answer 4

the measurement of electric activity in the brain

Question 5

doctor who studies aging

Answer 5

gerontologist

Question 6

insurance companies refer to which group of physicians as primary care physicians

Answer 6

PCP, family practitioners, internist

Question 7

what type of physician specialist reads ECG’s

Answer 7

cardiologist

Question 8

a physician who studies the changes a disease produces in cells, fluids, tissues, and processes of the entire body

Answer 8

pathologist

Question 9

an example of a disorder treated by an endocrinologist

Answer 9

hyperthyroidism

Question 10

which of the following allied health professionals takes x-ray films of patients

Answer 10

radiologist

Question 11

a physician specialist who cares for pregnant women

Answer 11

obstetrician

Question 12

what does a primary care physician (PCP) do

Answer 12

oversees a patients long term care

Question 13

disorder relating to the function of the stomach and intestines would be treated by

Answer 13

gastroenterologist

Question 14

who treats diseases and conditions related to skin hair and nails

Answer 14

dermatologist

Question 15

physician who specializes in the kidney and bladder

Answer 15

urologist

Question 16

disorders such as stuttering are diagnosed and treated by

Answer 16

speech pathologist

Question 17

an allied health professional who prepares frozen sections of disected body tissue

Answer 17

pathologist

Question 18

physicians who treat patients of all ages with all types of illness

Answer 18

general practitioners

Question 19

if you work for a family practice physician or group of physicians you may be responsible for arraigning patient appts with ____

Answer 19

specialists

Question 20

a MA working at a clinic and taking an extended education class on top demonstrates

Answer 20

growth

Question 21

an example of behavior that reflects integrity

Answer 21

being honest

Question 22

when organizing tasks on a very busy day, the MA is displaying which professional behavior

Answer 22

prioritizing

Question 23

three key strategies for MA success

Answer 23

1. critical thinking
2. time management
3. stress management

Question 24

the minimum proficiencies required to do the job are known as

Answer 24

hard skills

Question 25

soft skills are difficult to observe and evaluate because they reflect a persons ____

Answer 25

attitude

Question 26

which of the following is not a part of team dynamics

Answer 26

taking credit for individual success

Question 27

what professional behavior is being displayed by informing the provider you suspect abuse

Answer 27

patient advocacy

Question 28

personal qualifications and behaviors that enhance an individuals job performance are known as

Answer 28

soft skills