CMAA NHA Module 1-7 Glossary Vocabulary answers!!
Terms in this set (100)
anatomy and physiology Anatomy is the study of the structures of the human body. Physiology
is the study of the function of each body system.
certified clinical medical assistant (CCMA) Trained for both clinical and administrative duties. Clinical duties
include taking vital signs, taking medical histories, preparing patients
for exams and medical tests, assisting provider with exams, explaining
medical procedures to patients, sterilizing medical instruments,
assisting in minor surgeries, removing sutures, cleaning and
bandaging wounds, calling for prescriptions, explaining patients'
preparation for x-rays, administering immunizations, drawing blood
and collecting other lab specimens, and doing electrocardiograms.
Administrative duties include answering telephones, making
appointments, checking patients in and out for examinations,
collecting copayment, processing referral documents, and providing
patient education.
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certified medical administrative assistant (CMAA) Provides administrative support in a variety of health care settings
including answering telephones, making appointments, checking
patients in and out for examinations, collecting copayment as well as
many other duties.
hospice The primary goal of hospice is to help relieve uncomfortable
symptoms in terminally ill patients. Relieving stress and making the
patient comfortable are secondary goals. Hospice usually can be
initiated at any stage of the terminal illness.
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licensed practical nurse (LPN) Provides health management to patients who are sick or injured or
need a routine health exam. LPNs are supervised by providers and
RNs.
medical specialist A health care specialist who has a concentration or emphasis on a
specific area of medicine.
medical terminology A combination of Latin and Greek language used to describe
components and processes of the human body, medical procedures,
diseases, disorders, and pharmacology.
nurse practitioner (NP) A registered nurse who possesses additional preparation and skills
and is supervised by a physician to diagnose illnesses, conduct
physical examination, order and interpret tests, develop treatment
plans, and prescribe medications.
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Terms in this set (100)
anatomy and physiology Anatomy is the study of the structures of the human body. Physiology
is the study of the function of each body system.
certified clinical medical assistant (CCMA) Trained for both clinical and administrative duties. Clinical duties
include taking vital signs, taking medical histories, preparing patients
for exams and medical tests, assisting provider with exams, explaining
medical procedures to patients, sterilizing medical instruments,
assisting in minor surgeries, removing sutures, cleaning and
bandaging wounds, calling for prescriptions, explaining patients'
preparation for x-rays, administering immunizations, drawing blood
and collecting other lab specimens, and doing electrocardiograms.
Administrative duties include answering telephones, making
appointments, checking patients in and out for examinations,
collecting copayment, processing referral documents, and providing
patient education.
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,CMAA NHA Module 1-7 Glossary Vocabulary answers!!
certified medical administrative assistant (CMAA) Provides administrative support in a variety of health care settings
including answering telephones, making appointments, checking
patients in and out for examinations, collecting copayment as well as
many other duties.
hospice The primary goal of hospice is to help relieve uncomfortable
symptoms in terminally ill patients. Relieving stress and making the
patient comfortable are secondary goals. Hospice usually can be
initiated at any stage of the terminal illness.
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, CMAA NHA Module 1-7 Glossary Vocabulary answers!!
licensed practical nurse (LPN) Provides health management to patients who are sick or injured or
need a routine health exam. LPNs are supervised by providers and
RNs.
medical specialist A health care specialist who has a concentration or emphasis on a
specific area of medicine.
medical terminology A combination of Latin and Greek language used to describe
components and processes of the human body, medical procedures,
diseases, disorders, and pharmacology.
nurse practitioner (NP) A registered nurse who possesses additional preparation and skills
and is supervised by a physician to diagnose illnesses, conduct
physical examination, order and interpret tests, develop treatment
plans, and prescribe medications.
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