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Healthcare Systems Questions and Answers
2026 Latest Update
The Health Care Team Ans: work in ambulatory care consist of
physicians, NP's, PA's, medical assistants, registered nurses, or
licensed practical nurses, business manager, receptionist or
medical secretary, file clerks, and insurance specialist.
Certified Professional Coder (CPC) Ans: Assigns codes to patient
charges and diagnoses for insurance billing.
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (DMS) Ans: Performs ultrasound
scans in hospitals and ambulatory care facilities.
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Paramedic Ans: Individuals
that provide emergency services and life support in the
community.
Health Information Specialist (RHA, RHIT) Ans: Works with patient
medical records, helps in planning, managing information,
gathering data for medical research, and making policies.
Medical Assistant (CMA (AAMA), RMA) Ans: Performs
administrative and clinical tasks in ambulatory care.
Medical Technologist (MT, MLT) Ans: Perform laboratory tests in
the clinical laboratory and may supervise laboratory operations.
Medical Secretary (CMS) Ans: Secretary who specializes in
administrative procedures in the health care setting.
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Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) Ans: Operates devices that
detect, and map absorption of radioactive substances given by
injection to create diagnostic images.
Practical Nurse (LPN) Ans: Performs direct patient care and clinical
procedures. Works in hospital, ambulatory, and nursing homes.
Nurse Practitioner (NP) Ans: Specializes in a specific area such as
internal medicine, pediatrics, and women's health.
Registered Nurse (RN) Ans: Plan and provides care to patients in
inpatient setting. Works inpatient and outpatient settings.
Occupational Therapist (OT); (OTA) Occupational Therapist
Assistant Ans: Plans and oversees activities for patients in
rehabilitation, implements treatment plans for individuals that
need rehabilitation for daily living (ADLs).
Physical Therapist (PT) ; Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Ans:
Plans exercises for large muscle groups and implements treatment
for rehabilitation.
Physician Assistant (PA) Ans: Manages routine patient care under
the supervision of a physician.
Radiologic Technologist (RT) Ans: Take radiographs and assists
with radiographic examinations.
Registered Dietician (RD) Ans: Assist patients in ambulatory and
hospital care. Performs nutrition screening, counseling and menu
coordination.
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Healthcare Systems Questions and Answers
2026 Latest Update
The Health Care Team Ans: work in ambulatory care consist of
physicians, NP's, PA's, medical assistants, registered nurses, or
licensed practical nurses, business manager, receptionist or
medical secretary, file clerks, and insurance specialist.
Certified Professional Coder (CPC) Ans: Assigns codes to patient
charges and diagnoses for insurance billing.
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (DMS) Ans: Performs ultrasound
scans in hospitals and ambulatory care facilities.
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Paramedic Ans: Individuals
that provide emergency services and life support in the
community.
Health Information Specialist (RHA, RHIT) Ans: Works with patient
medical records, helps in planning, managing information,
gathering data for medical research, and making policies.
Medical Assistant (CMA (AAMA), RMA) Ans: Performs
administrative and clinical tasks in ambulatory care.
Medical Technologist (MT, MLT) Ans: Perform laboratory tests in
the clinical laboratory and may supervise laboratory operations.
Medical Secretary (CMS) Ans: Secretary who specializes in
administrative procedures in the health care setting.
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Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) Ans: Operates devices that
detect, and map absorption of radioactive substances given by
injection to create diagnostic images.
Practical Nurse (LPN) Ans: Performs direct patient care and clinical
procedures. Works in hospital, ambulatory, and nursing homes.
Nurse Practitioner (NP) Ans: Specializes in a specific area such as
internal medicine, pediatrics, and women's health.
Registered Nurse (RN) Ans: Plan and provides care to patients in
inpatient setting. Works inpatient and outpatient settings.
Occupational Therapist (OT); (OTA) Occupational Therapist
Assistant Ans: Plans and oversees activities for patients in
rehabilitation, implements treatment plans for individuals that
need rehabilitation for daily living (ADLs).
Physical Therapist (PT) ; Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Ans:
Plans exercises for large muscle groups and implements treatment
for rehabilitation.
Physician Assistant (PA) Ans: Manages routine patient care under
the supervision of a physician.
Radiologic Technologist (RT) Ans: Take radiographs and assists
with radiographic examinations.
Registered Dietician (RD) Ans: Assist patients in ambulatory and
hospital care. Performs nutrition screening, counseling and menu
coordination.
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