Kinn's Medical Assistant 14th Edition-
CH 1 Test Bank Questions and Actual
Answers 2025\2026.
allopathic - Answer A system of medical practice that treats disease by the use of remedies,
such as medications and surgery, to produce effects different from those caused by the disease
under treatment
complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) - Answer A group of diverse medical and
healthcare systems, practices, and products that are not generally considered part of
conventional medicine. Complementary medicine is used in combination with conventional
medicine (allopathic or osteopathic); alternative medicine is used instead of conventional
medicine.
conscientious - Answer meticulous, careful
contamination - Answer The process by which something becomes harmful or unusable
through contact with something unclean.
critical thinking - Answer The constant practice of considering all aspects of a situation when
deciding what to believe or what to do.
demeanor - Answer behavior toward others; outward manner
detrimental - Answer harmful
holistic - Answer A form of healing that considers the whole person in individual treatment
plans
hospice - Answer a concept of care that involves health professionals and volunteers who
provide medical, psychological, and spiritual support to terminally ill patients and their loved
ones.
indicator - Answer An important point or group of statistical values that, when evaluated,
indicates the quality of care provided in a healthcare facility.
CH 1 Test Bank Questions and Actual
Answers 2025\2026.
allopathic - Answer A system of medical practice that treats disease by the use of remedies,
such as medications and surgery, to produce effects different from those caused by the disease
under treatment
complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) - Answer A group of diverse medical and
healthcare systems, practices, and products that are not generally considered part of
conventional medicine. Complementary medicine is used in combination with conventional
medicine (allopathic or osteopathic); alternative medicine is used instead of conventional
medicine.
conscientious - Answer meticulous, careful
contamination - Answer The process by which something becomes harmful or unusable
through contact with something unclean.
critical thinking - Answer The constant practice of considering all aspects of a situation when
deciding what to believe or what to do.
demeanor - Answer behavior toward others; outward manner
detrimental - Answer harmful
holistic - Answer A form of healing that considers the whole person in individual treatment
plans
hospice - Answer a concept of care that involves health professionals and volunteers who
provide medical, psychological, and spiritual support to terminally ill patients and their loved
ones.
indicator - Answer An important point or group of statistical values that, when evaluated,
indicates the quality of care provided in a healthcare facility.
