National Healthcareer Association module 1:Questions and Answers
A medical assistant is preparing a referral slip for a patient who reports symptoms of vertigo. The assistant
should refer the patient to which of the following specialists? -ansOtolaryngologist
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? -ansAllowable amount
A patient experiencing a subluxation should be treated by which of the following alternative medicine
practices? -ansChiropractic
A patient has had a cerebrovascular accident (CVA). Which of the following types of therapy will assist him with
regaining motor functions and independence? -ansphysical therapy
A provider requests that a patient see a specialist for hyperthyroidism. The assistant should expect to contact
which of the following specialty clinics for this consultation? -ansEndocrinology
Which of the following duties is a medical assistant allowed to perform independently? -ansrecord vital signs
Which of the following health care delivery models emphasizes patients' involvement in organizing their own
health care? -anspatient-centered medical home (PCMH)
Which of the following health care professionals is legally responsible for the outcomes of a medical assistant's
duties and performance? -ansfamily practitioner
Which of the following insurance plan models requires a referral from a primary care provider to schedule an
appointment with a dermatologist? -ansHealth maintenance organization (HMO)
Which of the following insurance providers is the oldest and largest system of independent health insurers in
the U.S.? -ansblue cross-blue shield
A medical assistant is preparing a referral slip for a patient who reports symptoms of vertigo. The assistant
should refer the patient to which of the following specialists? -ansOtolaryngologist
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? -ansAllowable amount
A patient experiencing a subluxation should be treated by which of the following alternative medicine
practices? -ansChiropractic
A patient has had a cerebrovascular accident (CVA). Which of the following types of therapy will assist him with
regaining motor functions and independence? -ansphysical therapy
A provider requests that a patient see a specialist for hyperthyroidism. The assistant should expect to contact
which of the following specialty clinics for this consultation? -ansEndocrinology
Which of the following duties is a medical assistant allowed to perform independently? -ansrecord vital signs
Which of the following health care delivery models emphasizes patients' involvement in organizing their own
health care? -anspatient-centered medical home (PCMH)
Which of the following health care professionals is legally responsible for the outcomes of a medical assistant's
duties and performance? -ansfamily practitioner
Which of the following insurance plan models requires a referral from a primary care provider to schedule an
appointment with a dermatologist? -ansHealth maintenance organization (HMO)
Which of the following insurance providers is the oldest and largest system of independent health insurers in
the U.S.? -ansblue cross-blue shield
