MAC EXAM 1.01 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
ambulatory care - Answers :The patient coming to the care rather than the patient
receiving care in a home or hospital setting
Medical assistant duties - Answers :Clinical and front office roles
Health care team in ambulatory care - Answers :Physicians, NP's, PA's, medical
assistants, Registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, business manager,
receptionist, medical secretary, file clerk, insurance specialist
Certified Professional Coder (CPC) - Answers :Assigns codes to patient charges and
diagnoses for insurance billing.
Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS) - Answers :Performs ultrasound scans in
hospitals and ambulatory care facilities
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Paramedic - Answers :Individuals that provide
emergency services and life support in the community.
Health information specialist (RHA, RHIT) - Answers :Works with patient medical
records, helps in planning, managing information, gathering data for medical research,
and making policies.
practical nurse (LPN) - Answers :Performs direct patient care and clinical procedures.
Works in hospital, ambulatory, and nursing homes.
Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Answers :Specializes in a specific area such as internal
medicine, pediatrics, and women's health.
Registered Nurse (RN) - Answers :Plan and provides care to patients in inpatient
setting. Works inpatient and outpatient settings.
Occupational Therapist (OT)
Occupational Therapist assistant (OTA) - Answers :Plans and oversees activities for
patients in rehabilitation, implements treatment plans for individuals that need
rehabilitation for daily living (ADLs).
Physical Therapist (PT)
Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Answers :Plans exercises for large muscle groups
and implements treatment for rehabilitation.
Physician Assistant (PA) - Answers :Manages routine patient care under the supervision
of a physician.
ambulatory care - Answers :The patient coming to the care rather than the patient
receiving care in a home or hospital setting
Medical assistant duties - Answers :Clinical and front office roles
Health care team in ambulatory care - Answers :Physicians, NP's, PA's, medical
assistants, Registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, business manager,
receptionist, medical secretary, file clerk, insurance specialist
Certified Professional Coder (CPC) - Answers :Assigns codes to patient charges and
diagnoses for insurance billing.
Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS) - Answers :Performs ultrasound scans in
hospitals and ambulatory care facilities
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Paramedic - Answers :Individuals that provide
emergency services and life support in the community.
Health information specialist (RHA, RHIT) - Answers :Works with patient medical
records, helps in planning, managing information, gathering data for medical research,
and making policies.
practical nurse (LPN) - Answers :Performs direct patient care and clinical procedures.
Works in hospital, ambulatory, and nursing homes.
Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Answers :Specializes in a specific area such as internal
medicine, pediatrics, and women's health.
Registered Nurse (RN) - Answers :Plan and provides care to patients in inpatient
setting. Works inpatient and outpatient settings.
Occupational Therapist (OT)
Occupational Therapist assistant (OTA) - Answers :Plans and oversees activities for
patients in rehabilitation, implements treatment plans for individuals that need
rehabilitation for daily living (ADLs).
Physical Therapist (PT)
Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Answers :Plans exercises for large muscle groups
and implements treatment for rehabilitation.
Physician Assistant (PA) - Answers :Manages routine patient care under the supervision
of a physician.
