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CMAA NHA Module 1-7 Glossary Vocabulary Questions and
Answers with Solutions UPDATED!!!
anatomy and physiology - ANSWER 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) - ANSWER 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.
certified medical administrative assistant (CMAA) - ANSWER
Provides administrative support in a variety of health care
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settings including answering telephones, making appointments,
checking patients in and out for examinations, collecting
copayment as well as many other duties.
hospice - ANSWER 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.
licensed practical nurse (LPN) - ANSWER 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 - ANSWER A health care specialist who has a
concentration or emphasis on a specific area of medicine.
medical terminology - ANSWER A combination of Latin and
Greek language used to describe components and processes of
the human body, medical procedures, diseases, disorders, and
pharmacology.
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nurse practitioner (NP) - ANSWER 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.
patient-centered medical home (PCMH) - ANSWER A
partnership between a patient and their care team in which
total health is the focus and not just a single condition. A health
care team consists of a provider (physician, nurse practitioner,
physician assistant), CMAA, CCMA, nurses, and pharmacist.
physician associate/physician assistant (PA) - ANSWER Licensed
health care provider who works interdependently with
physicians to diagnose illnesses, conduct physical examination,
order and interpret tests, develop treatment plans, and
prescribe medications.
primary care provider - ANSWER Diagnoses and treats illness,
injuries, and disorders, prescribes medications, makes
treatment plans, and answers patients' questions.
CMAA NHA Module 1-7 Glossary Vocabulary Questions and
Answers with Solutions UPDATED!!!
anatomy and physiology - ANSWER 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) - ANSWER 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.
certified medical administrative assistant (CMAA) - ANSWER
Provides administrative support in a variety of health care
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settings including answering telephones, making appointments,
checking patients in and out for examinations, collecting
copayment as well as many other duties.
hospice - ANSWER 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.
licensed practical nurse (LPN) - ANSWER 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 - ANSWER A health care specialist who has a
concentration or emphasis on a specific area of medicine.
medical terminology - ANSWER A combination of Latin and
Greek language used to describe components and processes of
the human body, medical procedures, diseases, disorders, and
pharmacology.
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nurse practitioner (NP) - ANSWER 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.
patient-centered medical home (PCMH) - ANSWER A
partnership between a patient and their care team in which
total health is the focus and not just a single condition. A health
care team consists of a provider (physician, nurse practitioner,
physician assistant), CMAA, CCMA, nurses, and pharmacist.
physician associate/physician assistant (PA) - ANSWER Licensed
health care provider who works interdependently with
physicians to diagnose illnesses, conduct physical examination,
order and interpret tests, develop treatment plans, and
prescribe medications.
primary care provider - ANSWER Diagnoses and treats illness,
injuries, and disorders, prescribes medications, makes
treatment plans, and answers patients' questions.
