Mod. A (1-2,10-11,31-34)

Question 0

short-term memory

Answer 0

memory that holds a small amount of information for a short time

Question 1

long-term memory

Answer 1

memory that is stored and can be retrieved throughout a person’s lifetime

Question 2

how long does short-term memory last?

Answer 2

just under a minute (average is 15-20 seconds)

Question 3

several ways to learn:

Answer 3

• through study
• through instruction
• through experience, practice, or repitition

Question 4

SMART

Answer 4

be /specific/
make goal /measurable/
make goal /attainable/
make goal /result oriented/
make goals /trackable/

Question 5

prioritizing

Answer 5

deciding which situations require the most attention and then listing them according to their importance

Question 6

habit

Answer 6

pattern of thought

Question 7

SQ3R

Answer 7

survey
question
read
recite
review

Question 8

KWL

Answer 8

know
want to know
learned

Question 11

reliability

Answer 11

doing your job well and others can count (rely) on you

Question 12

integrity

Answer 12

honest and straightforward

Question 13

confidential

Answer 13

private

Question 14

ethically

Answer 14

doing the right thing

Question 15

diplomacy

Answer 15

tact

Question 16

tactful

Answer 16

considerate and thoughtful

Question 17

compassion

Answer 17

providing a sensitive emotional support

Question 18

empathy

Answer 18

understanding how people feel by putting yourself in their place

Question 19

compromise

Answer 19

make a decision based on mutual agreement

Question 20

consensus

Answer 20

majority opinion

Question 21

dexterity

Answer 21

ability to move with skill or ease

Question 22

ambulatory

Answer 22

walk-in

Question 23

administrative

Answer 23

office protocols and finances

Question 24

clinical

Answer 24

patient care

Question 25

CAAHEP

Answer 25

Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education

Question 26

ABHES

Answer 26

Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools

Question 27

AAMA

Answer 27

American Association of Medical Assistants

Question 28

AMT

Answer 28

American Medical Technologists

Question 29

resume

Answer 29

a document that outlines your skills and experiences to let a physician-employer see at a glance how you can contribute to his/her practice

Question 30

eponym

Answer 30

the name of a specific person (or place or thing) for whom (which) something is being named

Question 34

punctuality

Answer 34

being on time

Question 35

efficiency

Answer 35

helps the office run smoothly