MAST 1100 Final Study Guide Questions with Correct Answers Graded A+
AAMA (American Association of Medical Assistants) - Answers Works to raise standards of
medical assistance to a more professional level; only professional association devoted to
medical assisting profession.
Benefits of AAMA - Answers -Professional publication such as CMA today
-Large variety of educational opportunities
-Group insurance
-Legal information
-Local state and national activities that include professional networking
-Legislative monitoring to protect your right to practice
Where are training programs for medical assisting offered? - Answers Vocational technical high
schools
Post secondary vocational school
Community and junior college
4-year colleges and universities
It must be an accredited MA program based on competency.
Accreditation - Answers Process in which programs are officially authorized. Two national
entities provide accreditation is CAAHEP & ABHES
Registration - Answers Does not guarantee an individual competence or that the individual is
qualified for the job. It is the granting of a title or license by a board that gives permission to
practice in a chosen profession.
Certification - Answers Confirmation by an organization that an individual is qualified to perform
a job to professional standards
Externship - Answers practicum or work experience. Extension of your classroom experience.
180 hours
Multi skilled healthcare professionalism/cross trained - Answers -able to handle many different
duties
-it could benefit the healthcare organization by reducing personal costs
, -can perform the functions of two or more people
-cost effective employees and high demand
Primary Care Physician (PCP) - Answers -AKA Family practitioner
-who oversees a patient healthcare
Scope of practice of a MA & who regulates it? - Answers Set of procedures that can be
performed. Regulates by state (LA) law
Board certified physician - Answers A licensed practitioner who has obtained education and
licensing for 9 to 12 years and taken multiple tests known as board tests.
Allergists - Answers diagnose and treat physical reactions to substances such as mold, dust, fur,
and pollen.
Immunologist - Answers Treat immune deficiency diseases and problems related to
autoimmune disease, organ transplantation, or malignancies of the immune system
Anesthesiologist - Answers Use medications that cause patients to lose sensation, or feeling
during surgery. Also called an MD or DO.
Cardiologist - Answers Diagnose and treat cardiovascular diseases of the heart and blood
vessels. Reads ECG's which are sometimes called an EKG
Colon and rectal surgery - Answers Diagnose and treat conditions related to the colon such as
hemmoroids, fissures (painful tears in the anal lining) and abscesses.
Dermatology - Answers Diagnose and treat diseases of the skin, hair, and mucous membranes.
Emergency medicine - Answers Diagnose and treat patients with conditions resulting from an
unexpected medical crisis or accident and focus on immediate decision making and action
necessary to prevent death or any other further disability.
Endocrinology - Answers They treat hypothyroidism and disorders of the endocrine system
which regulates many body functions
Gastroenterology - Answers Diagnose and treat disorders of the gastrointestinal tract including
the functioning of the stomach, intestine, and associated organs
Genetics and Genomics - Answers Trained to evaluate, diagnose, manage, treat, and counsel
individuals of all ages with hereditary disorders
Gerentology - Answers study of the aging process; deals with diagnosis and treatment of
problems and diseases of the older adult
Gynecology - Answers Branch of medicine concerned with diseases and conditions of the
AAMA (American Association of Medical Assistants) - Answers Works to raise standards of
medical assistance to a more professional level; only professional association devoted to
medical assisting profession.
Benefits of AAMA - Answers -Professional publication such as CMA today
-Large variety of educational opportunities
-Group insurance
-Legal information
-Local state and national activities that include professional networking
-Legislative monitoring to protect your right to practice
Where are training programs for medical assisting offered? - Answers Vocational technical high
schools
Post secondary vocational school
Community and junior college
4-year colleges and universities
It must be an accredited MA program based on competency.
Accreditation - Answers Process in which programs are officially authorized. Two national
entities provide accreditation is CAAHEP & ABHES
Registration - Answers Does not guarantee an individual competence or that the individual is
qualified for the job. It is the granting of a title or license by a board that gives permission to
practice in a chosen profession.
Certification - Answers Confirmation by an organization that an individual is qualified to perform
a job to professional standards
Externship - Answers practicum or work experience. Extension of your classroom experience.
180 hours
Multi skilled healthcare professionalism/cross trained - Answers -able to handle many different
duties
-it could benefit the healthcare organization by reducing personal costs
, -can perform the functions of two or more people
-cost effective employees and high demand
Primary Care Physician (PCP) - Answers -AKA Family practitioner
-who oversees a patient healthcare
Scope of practice of a MA & who regulates it? - Answers Set of procedures that can be
performed. Regulates by state (LA) law
Board certified physician - Answers A licensed practitioner who has obtained education and
licensing for 9 to 12 years and taken multiple tests known as board tests.
Allergists - Answers diagnose and treat physical reactions to substances such as mold, dust, fur,
and pollen.
Immunologist - Answers Treat immune deficiency diseases and problems related to
autoimmune disease, organ transplantation, or malignancies of the immune system
Anesthesiologist - Answers Use medications that cause patients to lose sensation, or feeling
during surgery. Also called an MD or DO.
Cardiologist - Answers Diagnose and treat cardiovascular diseases of the heart and blood
vessels. Reads ECG's which are sometimes called an EKG
Colon and rectal surgery - Answers Diagnose and treat conditions related to the colon such as
hemmoroids, fissures (painful tears in the anal lining) and abscesses.
Dermatology - Answers Diagnose and treat diseases of the skin, hair, and mucous membranes.
Emergency medicine - Answers Diagnose and treat patients with conditions resulting from an
unexpected medical crisis or accident and focus on immediate decision making and action
necessary to prevent death or any other further disability.
Endocrinology - Answers They treat hypothyroidism and disorders of the endocrine system
which regulates many body functions
Gastroenterology - Answers Diagnose and treat disorders of the gastrointestinal tract including
the functioning of the stomach, intestine, and associated organs
Genetics and Genomics - Answers Trained to evaluate, diagnose, manage, treat, and counsel
individuals of all ages with hereditary disorders
Gerentology - Answers study of the aging process; deals with diagnosis and treatment of
problems and diseases of the older adult
Gynecology - Answers Branch of medicine concerned with diseases and conditions of the
