Review for Chapter 1 or 2 The Medical Assistant

Review Admission clerk: Obtains patient information(admitted to the hosp) Certified Ophthalmic Technician(COT): Performs delicate ophthalmic tests and procedures Certified Nurse Assistant(CNA): Provides basic nursing skills and patient care under the supervision of a registered or licensed practical nurse Dental Assistant(DA): Helps a dentist in the performance of generalized tasks Dental Hygienist(DH) Provides specialized dental services under the supervision of the dentist

Review Electrocardiogram Technologist(ET): Skilled in performing electrocardiograms Emergency Medical Technician(EMT): Trained in the administration of specialized emergency care and transportation to a medical facility Laboratory Technician(LT): Trained in the lab under the supervision of a pathologist Medical Assistant(MA): Trained to work under the direction of a physician, they provide a wide range of administrative and clinical skills in patient care Registered Nurse(RN): Professional nurse licensed to practice in their state(pass the NCLEX-RN) Licensed Practical Nurse(LPN) Practice under the supervision of an RN

Review Physician Assistant(PA): Trained in certain aspects of the practice of medicine under the supervision of a physician Family Practice(FP): Physicians that covers the broadest spectrum of medicine(family) Gastroenterologist(GI): Specializes in the treatment of diseases and disorders of the stomach and intestines Gynecology(GYN): A physician who diagnosis and treats diseases and disorders of the female reproductive tract

Review Nephrology: A specialty that deals with diagnosis and treatment of diseases and disorders of the kidneys Neurology: A specialty that deals with diagnosis and treatment of diseases and disorders of the central nervous system Pathology: Analysis of tissue samples to confirm diagnosis or disease(abnormal tissue) Histologist: Specialist in the science dealing with the microscopic identification of cells and tissues(anatomy behind normal tissue)

Review Know the non-physicians abbreviations: Page 26 DDS: Doctor of Dental Surgery DO: Doctor of Osteopathy Podiatry(DPM): Foot Physician What does AAMA stand for? American Association of Medical Assistants What is the primary purpose of the AAMA? To raise the standards of the medical assistant

Review(chapter 2) Know clinical duties vs administrative duties: page 31 Clinic: Take vital signs Take a medical history Administrative: File Schedule appointments

Review What are some characteristics of the medical assistant page Be accurate Courteous Honest Respectful Reliable Have a positive attitude Personal appearance

Review Define adaptable: The ability to adjust, changing your schedule Define empathetic: The ability to put yourself in another person’s place, your trying to identify one feeling Define initiative: Setting something in motion, self starter Define confidentiality: Cautious, not giving out any information with consent Define intelligence: Ability to apply the mind effectively to any situation, good judgment Define perseverance: To stick to a task until complete, prolonged effort Define conservative: To be cautious, not wasteful

Review What are some general guidelines for personal appearance: page 41 Hand care Proper attire Jewelry Gum Posture Hair Cleanliness