KINN'S MEDICAL ASSISTANT 14TH
EDITION- CH 1 EXAM QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS
allopathic - Correct Answers -A system of medical practice that treats disease by the
use of remedies, such as medications and surgery, to produce effects different from
those caused by the disease under treatment
complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) - Correct Answers -A group of diverse
medical and healthcare systems, practices, and products that are not generally
considered part of conventional medicine. Complementary medicine is used in
combination with conventional medicine (allopathic or osteopathic); alternative medicine
is used instead of conventional medicine.
conscientious - Correct Answers -meticulous, careful
contamination - Correct Answers -The process by which something becomes harmful or
unusable through contact with something unclean.
American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) - Correct Answers -The
professional organization that certifies medical assistants and works to maintain
professional standards in the medical assisting profession.
American Medical Technologists (AMT) - Correct Answers -The registering organization
for medical assistants that provides online continuing education, certification
information, and member news.
National Healthcareer Association - Correct Answers -Organization which certifies a
variety of allied health professionals.
critical thinking - Correct Answers -The constant practice of considering all aspects of a
situation when deciding what to believe or what to do.
demeanor - Correct Answers -behavior toward others; outward manner
detrimental - Correct Answers -harmful
EDITION- CH 1 EXAM QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS
allopathic - Correct Answers -A system of medical practice that treats disease by the
use of remedies, such as medications and surgery, to produce effects different from
those caused by the disease under treatment
complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) - Correct Answers -A group of diverse
medical and healthcare systems, practices, and products that are not generally
considered part of conventional medicine. Complementary medicine is used in
combination with conventional medicine (allopathic or osteopathic); alternative medicine
is used instead of conventional medicine.
conscientious - Correct Answers -meticulous, careful
contamination - Correct Answers -The process by which something becomes harmful or
unusable through contact with something unclean.
American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) - Correct Answers -The
professional organization that certifies medical assistants and works to maintain
professional standards in the medical assisting profession.
American Medical Technologists (AMT) - Correct Answers -The registering organization
for medical assistants that provides online continuing education, certification
information, and member news.
National Healthcareer Association - Correct Answers -Organization which certifies a
variety of allied health professionals.
critical thinking - Correct Answers -The constant practice of considering all aspects of a
situation when deciding what to believe or what to do.
demeanor - Correct Answers -behavior toward others; outward manner
detrimental - Correct Answers -harmful
