Physician Assistant Final Exam with Correct Answers

AAPA - Answer-American Academy of Physician Assistants. Recognized as the national voice for PAs in medical and surgical specialties. AAPA HOD - Answer-The American Academy of Physician Assistants House of Delegates (AAPA HOD). The AAPA HOD establishes the policies that are implemented by Board of Directors (BOD) of the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA). The HOD meets annually during the annual AAPA Conference. The HOD consists of representatives from the chartered chapters, the officially recognized specialty organizations, Caucuses, and the Student Academy of the American Academy of Physician Assistants (SAAAPA). ARC-PA - Answer-Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant. The Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant approves and revises Accreditation Standards for Physician Assistant Education, reviews applications for accreditation, appoints site visitors, awards accreditation, imposes sanctions and advises programs and institutions on accreditation issues. ADA - Answer-American with Disabilities Act AMA - Answer-American Medical Association CME - Answer-Continuing Medical Education DO - Answer-Doctor of Osteopathy. A D.O. is a professional doctoral degree for physicians and surgeons offered by medical schools in the United States. One notable difference between D.O. and M.D. training is that D.O. training adds 300 - 500 hours studying techniques for hands-on manipulation of the human musculoskeletal system. Generalist - Answer-a physician trained in general practice who has not has specialty training MD - Answer-Medical Doctor. Latin-Medicinae Doctor, meaning "teacher of medicine," abbreviated M.D. MD is the terminal medical degree for practitioners of medicine. MEDEX - Answer-Medicine Extension. MEDEX is a term coined by Richard Smith, MD. Medic - Answer-a technician trained to provide basic medical care in combat conditions Medicaid - Answer-a program operated by the state that provides medical care to low-income persons; the state Medicaid programs receive federal funding and they must comply with federal guidelines Medicare - Answer-This is a program that is part of the Social Security Administration. It provides the funds for the elderly and some other population to receive medical care. Nurse - Answer-a person who has been trained in the field of nursing, and who meets nursing standards in education and medical competencies. Different designations of nurses exist. A licensed practical nurse may practice under the direction of a registered nurse or physician. NCCPA - Answer-National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. NCCPA is the only credentialing organization for physician assistants in the United States, and is dedicated to assuring the public that certified physician assistants