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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 - correct answer C A medical assistant is preparing a referral slip for a patient who reports symptoms of vertigo. The medical assistant should refer the patient to which of the following specialists? A. Otolaryngologist B. Anesthesiologist C. Neurologist D. Ophthalmologist - correct answer A Which of the following health care 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 - correct answer B 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 - correct answer B Which of the following providers specializes in the management and treatment of interstitial cystitis? A. Immunologist B. Cardiologist C. Pathologist D. Urologist - correct answer D 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. Preventive medicine specialist - correct answer D 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 health care industry? A. Medical assistant B. Physician assistant C. Diagnostic radiologist D. Anesthesiologist - correct answer A Which of the following agencies provides membership opportunities to medical assistants as students or graduates? A. American Medical Technologists (AMT) B. National Healthcareeer Association (NHA) C. American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) D. National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) - correct answer C Which of the following health care delivery models emphasizes patients' involvement in organizing their own health care? A. Hospice B. Home health agency C. Accountable care organization (ACO) D. Patient-centered medical home (PCMH) - correct answer D 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) - correct answer C 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 - correct answer D A patient has had a cerebrovascular accident (CVA). Which of the following types of therapy will assist the patient with regaining motor functions and independence? A. Respiratory therapy B. Massage therapy C. Physical therapy D. Behavioral therapy - correct answer C 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 - correct answer B 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 - correct answer D Which of the following insurance providers is the oldest and largest system of independent health insurers in the U.S.? A. Tricare B. Medicare C. Blue Cross/Blue Shield D. Medicaid - correct answer C A medical assistant is reviewing a patient's medical record. Which of the following acronyms should the medical assistant identify as the notation used when interpreting the correlation between the patient's body weight and height? A. KUB B. LMP C. PID D. BMI - correct answer D When a medical assistant is documenting data in a patient's progress notes, which of the following abbreviations is acceptable for use? A. B. O2 C. MgSO4 D. ug - correct answer B Which of the following abbreviations is used in place of the word "prescription" in a patient's chart? A. Rx B. Tx C. Sx D. Hx - correct answer A Which of the following abbreviations should a medical assistant use when documenting initial assessment data collected prior to a patient's wellness examination?