NHA Study Guide Chapter 1
Standard of Care -
The degree of care or competence expected in a particular circumstance or role.
Allopathic -
Homeopathic medicine; categorized by an effort to counteract the symptoms of a disease by
administration of treatments that produce effects opposite of the symptoms.
Work ethic -
A set of values based on the moral virtues of hard work and diligence.
Accountable care organizations (ACOs): -
Groups of physicians, hospitals, and other health care providers come together voluntarily to
provide coordinated high-quality care to their Medicare patients. Achieves savings for Medicare
program.
Capitation (partial or full) -
Patients are assigned a per-member, per-month payment based on their age, race, sex, lifestyle,
medical history, and benefit design. Payment rates are tied to expected usage regardless of how often
the patient visits.
Global budget -
This is a fixed total dollar amount paid annually for all care.
Health maintenance organization (HMO) -
This plan contracts with a medical center or group of providers to provide preventive and acute
care for the insured person. HMOs generally require referrals to specialists, as well as precertification
and preauthorization for hospital admissions, outpatient procedures, and treatments.
Which of the following professionals assists patients with improving mobility, strength, and range of
motion.
, A. Occupational therapist
B. Emergency medical technician
C. Physical therapist
D. Radiology technician -
C
A medical assistant is preparing a referral slip for a patient who reports symptoms of vertigo. Refer to
which specialist?
A. Otolaryngologist
B. Anesthesiologist
C. Neurologist
D. Ophthalmologist -
A
Which of the following health care professionals is legally responsible for the outcomes of a MA's duties
and performance.
A. Registered nurse
B. Family practitioner
C. Office manager
D. Pharmacy technician -
B
Which provider specializes in the management and treatment of interstitial cystitis?
A. Immunologist
B. Cardiologist
C. Pathologist
D. Urologist -
D
Standard of Care -
The degree of care or competence expected in a particular circumstance or role.
Allopathic -
Homeopathic medicine; categorized by an effort to counteract the symptoms of a disease by
administration of treatments that produce effects opposite of the symptoms.
Work ethic -
A set of values based on the moral virtues of hard work and diligence.
Accountable care organizations (ACOs): -
Groups of physicians, hospitals, and other health care providers come together voluntarily to
provide coordinated high-quality care to their Medicare patients. Achieves savings for Medicare
program.
Capitation (partial or full) -
Patients are assigned a per-member, per-month payment based on their age, race, sex, lifestyle,
medical history, and benefit design. Payment rates are tied to expected usage regardless of how often
the patient visits.
Global budget -
This is a fixed total dollar amount paid annually for all care.
Health maintenance organization (HMO) -
This plan contracts with a medical center or group of providers to provide preventive and acute
care for the insured person. HMOs generally require referrals to specialists, as well as precertification
and preauthorization for hospital admissions, outpatient procedures, and treatments.
Which of the following professionals assists patients with improving mobility, strength, and range of
motion.
, A. Occupational therapist
B. Emergency medical technician
C. Physical therapist
D. Radiology technician -
C
A medical assistant is preparing a referral slip for a patient who reports symptoms of vertigo. Refer to
which specialist?
A. Otolaryngologist
B. Anesthesiologist
C. Neurologist
D. Ophthalmologist -
A
Which of the following health care professionals is legally responsible for the outcomes of a MA's duties
and performance.
A. Registered nurse
B. Family practitioner
C. Office manager
D. Pharmacy technician -
B
Which provider specializes in the management and treatment of interstitial cystitis?
A. Immunologist
B. Cardiologist
C. Pathologist
D. Urologist -
D
