Module 1: Quiz Flashcards
Which of the following providers specializes in the management and treatment of interstitial cystitis?
(A) Immunologist
(B) Cardiologist
(C) Pathologist
(D) Urologist
(D) Urologist
A patient experiencing a subluxation should be treated by which of the following alternative medicine practices?
(A) Acupuncture
(B) Chiropractic care
(C) Biofeedback
(D) Herbal medicine
(B) Chiropractic care
A medical assistant is preparing a referral slip for a patient who reports symptoms of vertigo. The assistant should refer the patient to which of the following specialists?
(A) Otolaryngologist
(B) Anesthesiologist
(C) Neurologist
(D) Ophthalmologist
(A) Otolaryngologist
A medical assistant is reviewing charges for an in-office procedure. Which of the following terms describes the maximum reimbursement a third-party payer will provide?
(A) Deductible
(B) Coinsurance
(C) Fee schedule
(D) Allowable amount
(D) Allowable amount
Which of the following insurance plan models requires a referral from a primary care provider to schedule an appointment with a dermatologist?
(A) Preferred provider organization (PPO)
(B) Pay-for-performance
(C) Health maintenance organization (HMO)
(D) Exclusive provider organization (EPO)
(C) Health maintenance organization
Which of the following duties is a medical assistant allowed to perform independently?
(A) Prescribe medication
(B) Record vital signs
(C) Give medical advice
(D) Provide medication samples
(B) Record vital signs
A patient had a cerebrovascular accident (CVA). Which of the following types of therapy will assist him with regaining motor function and independence?
(A) Respiratory therapy
(B) Massage therapy
(C) Physical therapy
(D) Behavioral therapy
(C) Physical therapy
A provider requests that a patient see a specialist for hyperthyroidism. The assistant should expect to contact which of the following specialty clinics for this consultation?
(A) Gastroenterology
(B) Urology
(C) Endocrinology
(D) Cardiology
(C) Endocrinology
Which of the following roles provides an opportunity to obtain certification or registration based on state regulations but does not require a license to secure employment within the healthcare industry?
(A) Medical assistant
(B) Physician assistant
(C) Diagnostic radiologist
(D) Anesthesiologist
(A) Medical assistant
Which of the following types of providers is qualified to assess patients of all ages with a wide variety of acute to severe medical conditions?
(A) Internist
(B) Specialist
(C) Pediatrician
(D) Family practitioner
(D) Family practitioner
Which of the following healthcare professionals is legally responsible for the outcomes of a medical assistant’s duties and performance?
(A) Registered nurse
(B) Family practitioner
(C) Office manager
(D) Pharmacy technician
(B) Family practitioner
Which of the following healthcare delivery models emphasizes patients’ involvement in organizing their own healthcare?
(A) Hospice
(B) Home health agency
(C) Accountable care organization (ACO)
(D) Patient-centered medical home (PCMH)
(D) Patient-centered medical home
Which of the following professionals specializes in evaluating mental illness, physical illness, and disability through analyzing patient health needs and providing health education to patients of all ages?
(A) Physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist
(B) Pediatrician
(C) Pathologist
(D) Preventative medicine specilaist
(D) Preventative medicine specialist
Which of the following professionals assists patients with improving mobility, strength, and range of motion?
(A) Occupational therapist
(B) Emergency medical technician
(C) Physical therapist
(D) Radiology technician
(C) Physical therapist
Which of the following insurance providers is the oldest and largest system of independent health insurers in the US?
(A) Tricare
(B) Medicare
(C) Blue Cross Blue Shield
(D) Medicaid
(C) Blue Cross Blue Shield
