MAC Exam 1.01 Questions and
Answers5
Medical assistant duties - ANSWERSClinical and front office roles
Health care team in ambulatory care - ANSWERSPhysicians, NP's, PA's, medical assistants,
Registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, business manager, receptionist, medical secretary,
file clerk, insurance specialist
Certified Professional Coder (CPC) - ANSWERSAssigns codes to patient charges and diagnoses
for insurance billing.
ambulatory care - ANSWERSThe patient coming to the care rather than the patient receiving
care in a home or hospital setting
Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS) - ANSWERSPerforms ultrasound scans in hospitals and
ambulatory care facilities
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Paramedic - ANSWERSIndividuals that provide emergency
services and life support in the community.
Health information specialist (RHA, RHIT) - ANSWERSWorks with patient medical records, helps
in planning, managing information, gathering data for medical research, and making policies.
medical assistant (CMA, (AAMA), RMA) - ANSWERSPerforms administrative and clinical tasks in
ambulatory care.
, medical technologist - ANSWERSPerform laboratory tests in the clinical laboratory and may
supervise laboratory information
medical secretary (CMS) - ANSWERSSecretary who specializes in administrative procedures in
the health care setting.
nuclear medicine technologist (CNMT) - ANSWERSOperates devices that detect, and map
absorption of radioactive substances given by injection to create diagnostic images.
practical nurse (LPN) - ANSWERSPerforms direct patient care and clinical procedures. Works in
hospital, ambulatory, and nursing homes.
Nurse Practitioner (NP) - ANSWERSSpecializes in a specific area such as internal medicine,
pediatrics, and women's health.
Registered Nurse (RN) - ANSWERSPlan and provides care to patients in inpatient setting. Works
inpatient and outpatient settings.
Occupational Therapist (OT)
Occupational Therapist assistant (OTA) - ANSWERSPlans 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) - ANSWERSPlans exercises for large muscle groups and
implements treatment for rehabilitation.
Physician Assistant (PA) - ANSWERSManages routine patient care under the supervision of a
physician.
Answers5
Medical assistant duties - ANSWERSClinical and front office roles
Health care team in ambulatory care - ANSWERSPhysicians, NP's, PA's, medical assistants,
Registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, business manager, receptionist, medical secretary,
file clerk, insurance specialist
Certified Professional Coder (CPC) - ANSWERSAssigns codes to patient charges and diagnoses
for insurance billing.
ambulatory care - ANSWERSThe patient coming to the care rather than the patient receiving
care in a home or hospital setting
Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS) - ANSWERSPerforms ultrasound scans in hospitals and
ambulatory care facilities
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Paramedic - ANSWERSIndividuals that provide emergency
services and life support in the community.
Health information specialist (RHA, RHIT) - ANSWERSWorks with patient medical records, helps
in planning, managing information, gathering data for medical research, and making policies.
medical assistant (CMA, (AAMA), RMA) - ANSWERSPerforms administrative and clinical tasks in
ambulatory care.
, medical technologist - ANSWERSPerform laboratory tests in the clinical laboratory and may
supervise laboratory information
medical secretary (CMS) - ANSWERSSecretary who specializes in administrative procedures in
the health care setting.
nuclear medicine technologist (CNMT) - ANSWERSOperates devices that detect, and map
absorption of radioactive substances given by injection to create diagnostic images.
practical nurse (LPN) - ANSWERSPerforms direct patient care and clinical procedures. Works in
hospital, ambulatory, and nursing homes.
Nurse Practitioner (NP) - ANSWERSSpecializes in a specific area such as internal medicine,
pediatrics, and women's health.
Registered Nurse (RN) - ANSWERSPlan and provides care to patients in inpatient setting. Works
inpatient and outpatient settings.
Occupational Therapist (OT)
Occupational Therapist assistant (OTA) - ANSWERSPlans 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) - ANSWERSPlans exercises for large muscle groups and
implements treatment for rehabilitation.
Physician Assistant (PA) - ANSWERSManages routine patient care under the supervision of a
physician.
