Medical Office Administration- Midterm
Accreditation - correct answer ✔✔The documentation of official authorization or approval of a program.
Standard of care - correct answer ✔✔A legal term that refers to the care that would ordinarily be
provided by an average, prudent healthcare provider in a given situation.
Scope of practice - correct answer ✔✔the procedures, processes, and actions a health care worker is
allowed to perform under the terms of his or her career or professional license
Resume - correct answer ✔✔A document summarizing ones employment and educational history
OSHA - correct answer ✔✔A federal organization (part of department of labor) that ensures safe and
healthy working conditions for Americans by enforcing standards and providing workplace safety training
multiskilled healthcare professional (MSHP) - correct answer ✔✔A healthcare team member who has
been cross-trained to handle many different duties.
What does OSHA stand for? - correct answer ✔✔Occupational Safety and Health Administration
HIPAA - correct answer ✔✔A set of regulations whose goals include the following: (1) improving the
portability and continuity of healthcare coverage in group and individual markets; (2) combating waste,
fraud, and abuse in healthcare insurance and healthcare delivery;(3) promoting the use of a medical
savings account; (4) improving access to long-term care services and coverage; and (5) simplifying the
administration of health insurance.
What does HIPPA stand for? - correct answer ✔✔Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
Licensed practitioner - correct answer ✔✔A healthcare provider who has obtained the necessary
education and skills and is licensed to provide specified healthcare to patients.
, Cross-training - correct answer ✔✔The acquisition of training in a variety of tasks and skills.
Continuing education - correct answer ✔✔Systematic professional learning experiences designed to
augment knowledge and skills of healthcare professionals; education completed after the initial
educational program; required for relicensure in some fields.
Certification - correct answer ✔✔The attainment of board approval and credentialing in a specialty.
American Medical Technologists - correct answer ✔✔The registering organization for medical assistants
that provides online continuing education, certification information, and member news.
Medical Assistant - correct answer ✔✔Works under the supervision of physicians; prepares patients for
exams; takes vital signs; records medical histories; performs basic lab test, prepare and maintain
equipment and supplies; performs secretarial/receptionist duties.
Registration - correct answer ✔✔The recording of information (e.g., licensure, birth or death date).
Autopsy - correct answer ✔✔The examination of a cadaver to determine or confirm the cause of death.
Anaphylactic shock - correct answer ✔✔A severe, often fatal form of shock characterized by smooth
muscle contraction and capillary dilation initiated by cytotropic (IgE class) antibodies.
Primary Care Physician - correct answer ✔✔A physician who provides routine medical care and referrals
to specialists.
Triage - correct answer ✔✔To assess the urgency and types of conditions patients present as well as
their immediate medical needs.
Biopsy - correct answer ✔✔The removal and examination of a sample of tissue from a living body for
diagnostic purposes.
Accreditation - correct answer ✔✔The documentation of official authorization or approval of a program.
Standard of care - correct answer ✔✔A legal term that refers to the care that would ordinarily be
provided by an average, prudent healthcare provider in a given situation.
Scope of practice - correct answer ✔✔the procedures, processes, and actions a health care worker is
allowed to perform under the terms of his or her career or professional license
Resume - correct answer ✔✔A document summarizing ones employment and educational history
OSHA - correct answer ✔✔A federal organization (part of department of labor) that ensures safe and
healthy working conditions for Americans by enforcing standards and providing workplace safety training
multiskilled healthcare professional (MSHP) - correct answer ✔✔A healthcare team member who has
been cross-trained to handle many different duties.
What does OSHA stand for? - correct answer ✔✔Occupational Safety and Health Administration
HIPAA - correct answer ✔✔A set of regulations whose goals include the following: (1) improving the
portability and continuity of healthcare coverage in group and individual markets; (2) combating waste,
fraud, and abuse in healthcare insurance and healthcare delivery;(3) promoting the use of a medical
savings account; (4) improving access to long-term care services and coverage; and (5) simplifying the
administration of health insurance.
What does HIPPA stand for? - correct answer ✔✔Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
Licensed practitioner - correct answer ✔✔A healthcare provider who has obtained the necessary
education and skills and is licensed to provide specified healthcare to patients.
, Cross-training - correct answer ✔✔The acquisition of training in a variety of tasks and skills.
Continuing education - correct answer ✔✔Systematic professional learning experiences designed to
augment knowledge and skills of healthcare professionals; education completed after the initial
educational program; required for relicensure in some fields.
Certification - correct answer ✔✔The attainment of board approval and credentialing in a specialty.
American Medical Technologists - correct answer ✔✔The registering organization for medical assistants
that provides online continuing education, certification information, and member news.
Medical Assistant - correct answer ✔✔Works under the supervision of physicians; prepares patients for
exams; takes vital signs; records medical histories; performs basic lab test, prepare and maintain
equipment and supplies; performs secretarial/receptionist duties.
Registration - correct answer ✔✔The recording of information (e.g., licensure, birth or death date).
Autopsy - correct answer ✔✔The examination of a cadaver to determine or confirm the cause of death.
Anaphylactic shock - correct answer ✔✔A severe, often fatal form of shock characterized by smooth
muscle contraction and capillary dilation initiated by cytotropic (IgE class) antibodies.
Primary Care Physician - correct answer ✔✔A physician who provides routine medical care and referrals
to specialists.
Triage - correct answer ✔✔To assess the urgency and types of conditions patients present as well as
their immediate medical needs.
Biopsy - correct answer ✔✔The removal and examination of a sample of tissue from a living body for
diagnostic purposes.
