Station 03 - Scope of
Practice exam with 100%
correct answers
What does scope of practice mean?
describes the procedures, actions and processes that a healthcare
professional is permitted to undertake in keeping with the terms of his/her
professional license or certification
Medical assistants are ______ "licensed" healthcare professionals and most
often work under a licensed healthcare provider, such as a nurse
practitioner or physician.
NOT
What does it mean to delegate responsibilities?
to divide/pass out/spread tasks and responsibilities
What is the MA's scope of practice? *IMPORTANT*
there is no single definition for an MAs scope of practice, and it can
vary based on your state and the MD your are "practicing" under
How is scope of practice different from standard of car?
scope of practice refers to what a practitioner is allowed to do, versus
standard of care is the standard/quality their work should be
Medical Assistants CANNOT:
- Diagnose patients
- Give advice to patients
- Administer intravenous medications
- Prescribe medications or provide medication samples to patients
- Interpret test results
- Triage patients
- Make medical care decisions
What are the 3 key things that affect the MA scope of practice?
Regulations and policies issued by state medical boards (each state sets
guidelines for MA Scope of Practice)
MA Training (have you been trained to perform the skill you are doing?)
Practice exam with 100%
correct answers
What does scope of practice mean?
describes the procedures, actions and processes that a healthcare
professional is permitted to undertake in keeping with the terms of his/her
professional license or certification
Medical assistants are ______ "licensed" healthcare professionals and most
often work under a licensed healthcare provider, such as a nurse
practitioner or physician.
NOT
What does it mean to delegate responsibilities?
to divide/pass out/spread tasks and responsibilities
What is the MA's scope of practice? *IMPORTANT*
there is no single definition for an MAs scope of practice, and it can
vary based on your state and the MD your are "practicing" under
How is scope of practice different from standard of car?
scope of practice refers to what a practitioner is allowed to do, versus
standard of care is the standard/quality their work should be
Medical Assistants CANNOT:
- Diagnose patients
- Give advice to patients
- Administer intravenous medications
- Prescribe medications or provide medication samples to patients
- Interpret test results
- Triage patients
- Make medical care decisions
What are the 3 key things that affect the MA scope of practice?
Regulations and policies issued by state medical boards (each state sets
guidelines for MA Scope of Practice)
MA Training (have you been trained to perform the skill you are doing?)
