NWCA Review Questions and Answers
American association of medical assistants - ANSWER-The professional organization
that certifies medical assistants and works to maintain professional standards in the
medical assisting profession.
American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) - ANSWER-a
professional organization that promotes the business and clinical uses of electronic and
paper-based medical information. The group provides health information professionals
with resources and training to improve their skills.
American Hospital Association (AHA) - ANSWER-Non profit group or alliance of
member hospitals and health care organizations that promote the interests of hospitals.
It is an advocacy group for health care organizations, particularly hospitals
American Medical Association (AMA) - ANSWER-The national professional
membership organization for physicians that distributes scientific information to its
members and the public, informs members of legislation related to health and medicine,
and represents the medical profession's interests in national legislative matters;
maintains and publishes the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) coding system
American Medical Technologists (AMT) - ANSWER-The registering organization for
medical assistants that provides online continuing education, certification information,
and member news.
American Red Cross - ANSWER-Works with other agencies to provide a relief service
after a disaster (not responsible for developing local disaster plan) A disaster relief
organization founded in Washington, D.C. on May 21, 1881 by Clara Barton to aid US
military and conduct peace time relief work.
association for healthcare documentation integrity - ANSWER-leads, educates, and
advocates for professional excellence and integrity in healthcare documentation policies
and practices. We envision a future where optimal healthcare delivery and outcomes
are facilitated by complete, accurate, and timely clinical documentation to convey
patient health stories.
Blackwell Sisters - ANSWER-1857 Emily and Elizabeth Blackwell, along with Marie
Zakrzewska, opened the New York Infirmary for Women and Children. As all three
women knew from personal experience, they were providing a valuable opportunity for
women, as patients and as fellow physicians.
body mechanics - ANSWER-the proper use of the body to facilitate lifting and moving
and prevent injury
Charting - ANSWER-- verify patient's name & birthday
American association of medical assistants - ANSWER-The professional organization
that certifies medical assistants and works to maintain professional standards in the
medical assisting profession.
American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) - ANSWER-a
professional organization that promotes the business and clinical uses of electronic and
paper-based medical information. The group provides health information professionals
with resources and training to improve their skills.
American Hospital Association (AHA) - ANSWER-Non profit group or alliance of
member hospitals and health care organizations that promote the interests of hospitals.
It is an advocacy group for health care organizations, particularly hospitals
American Medical Association (AMA) - ANSWER-The national professional
membership organization for physicians that distributes scientific information to its
members and the public, informs members of legislation related to health and medicine,
and represents the medical profession's interests in national legislative matters;
maintains and publishes the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) coding system
American Medical Technologists (AMT) - ANSWER-The registering organization for
medical assistants that provides online continuing education, certification information,
and member news.
American Red Cross - ANSWER-Works with other agencies to provide a relief service
after a disaster (not responsible for developing local disaster plan) A disaster relief
organization founded in Washington, D.C. on May 21, 1881 by Clara Barton to aid US
military and conduct peace time relief work.
association for healthcare documentation integrity - ANSWER-leads, educates, and
advocates for professional excellence and integrity in healthcare documentation policies
and practices. We envision a future where optimal healthcare delivery and outcomes
are facilitated by complete, accurate, and timely clinical documentation to convey
patient health stories.
Blackwell Sisters - ANSWER-1857 Emily and Elizabeth Blackwell, along with Marie
Zakrzewska, opened the New York Infirmary for Women and Children. As all three
women knew from personal experience, they were providing a valuable opportunity for
women, as patients and as fellow physicians.
body mechanics - ANSWER-the proper use of the body to facilitate lifting and moving
and prevent injury
Charting - ANSWER-- verify patient's name & birthday
