NHA Ch1 Objectives Flashcards
What profession assists patients with improving mobility, strength, and range of motion?
Physical Therapist
What specialist should a patient see for symptoms of vertigo?
Otolaryngologist
Which health care professional is legally responsible for the outcomes of a medical assistant’s duties and performance.?
Family practitioner
What duty is a medical assistant allowed to perform independently?
Taking/recording vitals
What specialist should a patient see for interstitial cystitis?
Urologist
What professional specializes in evaluating mental illness, physical illness, and disability through analyzing patient health needs and providing education?
Preventive medicine specialist
Which role provides an opportunity to obtain certification/registration based on state regulations, but doesn’t require a license to get employed in the health care industry?
Medical Assistant
What specialist should a patient see for hyperthyroidism?
Endocrinologist
Which health care delivery model emphasizes patient involvement in organizing their health care?
Patient-centered medical home (PCMH)
Which type of provider assess patients of all ages with a wide variety of medical conditions?
Family practitioner
Which insurance plan model requires a referral from a primary care provider to schedule an appointment with a dermatologist?
Health-maintenance organization (HMO)
What specialist should a patient go to after having a cerebrovascular accident?
Physical therapist
What type of care should a patient with a subluxation seek out?
Chiropractic care
What term describes the maximum reimbursement amount a third-party payer will provide to a client?
Allowable amount
What insurance provider is the oldest/largest system of independent health insurers in the U.S?
Blue Cross/Blue Shield
