Elsevier's Medical Assisting Exam Review
- 6th Edition - March 13, 2021
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Author: Deborah E. Holmes
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 7 3 4 1 2 - 7
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 7 9 5 1 3 - 5
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Request a sales quoteThere’s no better way to get ready for Medical Assisting certification exams! With content review plus 3,000 test items and a customized online exam engine to generate practice sessions and mock exams, Elsevier’s Medical Assisting Exam Review, 6th Edition provides complete preparation for seven certification exams — the CMA, RMA, CMAS, CCMA, CMAA, CMAC, and NCMA. An illustrated, outline format makes it easy to review key medical assisting concepts and competencies, including anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, diseases and disorders, and administrative and clinical tasks. Answers and rationales for each question help you strengthen any weak areas and prepare effectively for test-day success!
- UNIQUE! Online custom test generator allows students to focus on any topic and to create unique timed simulated exams at each visit.
- UNIQUE! Seven certification exams are covered: the CMA (AAMA), RMA (AMT), CMAS (AMT), CCMA (NHA), CMAA (NHT), CMAC (AMCA), and NCMA (NCCT).
- Convenient, easy-to-follow outline format provides at-a-glance review of the subject areas covered in Medical Assisting certification exams.
- Complete test preparation includes three pretests — administrative, clinical, and general — as well as a comprehensive posttest, with answers and rationales for all questions.
- Study tips and test-taking strategies provide students with advice and insight into preparing effectively for certification exams.
- Hundreds of additional practice questions are included on the Evolve website, along with flash cards and A&P animations, to boost students’ exam readiness and test-taking confidence.
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Reviewers
- Preface
- Skilled. Compassionate. Healer. Competent.
- Acknowledgments
- Study Tips: Taking Medical Assisting Examinations
- General Examination Descriptions
- Study Tips for the Examination
- Multiple-Choice Questions
- Pretest 1
- General
- Pretest 2
- Administrative
- Pretest 3
- Clinical
- 1: Medical Terminology
- I: General
- II: Medical Word Parts
- III: Plurals
- IV: Abbreviations
- 2: Anatomy and Physiology
- I: Introduction to the Body
- II: Cell
- III: Tissues and Membranes
- IV: Integumentary System
- V: Skeletal System
- VI: Muscular System
- VII: Nervous System
- VIII: Sensory System
- IX: Cardiovascular System
- X: Blood
- XI: Lymphatic System
- XII: Respiratory System
- XIII: Digestive System
- XIV: Urinary System
- XV: Endocrine System
- XVI: Reproductive System
- 3: Diseases and Disorders
- I: Introduction to Disease
- II: Diseases, Disorders, and Conditions of Body Systems
- 4: Growth and Development
- I: Major Theorists
- II: Stages of Life Cycle
- 5: Communication
- I: Communication
- II: Patient Relationships
- 6: Law, Ethics, and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
- I: Introduction to the Law
- II: Licensure, Registration, and Certification
- III: Regulating Issues for the Medical Office
- IV: Risk Management
- V: Consent
- VI: Contracts
- VII: Torts
- VIII: Advance Directives
- IX: Business Law
- X: Public Health Duties
- XI: Introduction to Ethics
- XII: American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) Code of Ethics
- XIII: AMA Code of Ethics
- XIV: Professional Relationships
- XV: Professional Rights and Responsibilities
- XVI: HIPAA
- XVII: HITECH Act
- 7: Professionalism and Career Development
- I: Customer Service
- II: Professionalism
- III: The Professional Medical Assistant
- IV: Scope of Practice
- 8: Computer Concepts, Written Communications, and Mail Processing
- I: Computer Basics
- II: Word Processing
- III: Computers in the Medical Office
- IV: Computers and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
- V: Written Communication Skills
- VI: Processing Mail
- 9: Records Management
- I: Medical Record
- II: Management of Paper Records
- III: The Electronic Medical Record
- IV: Capabilities of EMR Systems
- V: EMR Documents
- VI: Use of EMR by Medical Assistant
- VII: Security of Network
- 10: Patient Reception
- I: Reception
- II: Reception Area
- III: Receptionist
- IV: Telecommunications
- V: Appointment Scheduling
- 11: Office Management
- I: Ambulatory Health Care Settings
- II: Types of Medical Practice Management
- III: Health Care Team
- IV: Introduction to Medical Practice Management
- V: Meetings
- VI: Employer Travel
- VII: Resource Management
- VIII: Resources for Staff and Patients
- IX: Risk Management
- 12: Finances
- I: Accounting
- II: Bookkeeping
- III: Billing
- IV: Collections
- V: Payroll
- VI: Checking Accounts
- 13: Coding
- I: Introduction to Coding
- II: ICD-10-CM
- III: CPT
- IV: HCPCS
- 14: Health Insurance
- I: Definition
- II: Insurance Claims
- 15: Infection Control and Asepsis
- I: Medical Asepsis
- II: Infection Process Cycle (Chain of Infection) (Fig. 15.1)
- III: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Standards
- IV: Hand Hygiene
- V: Sanitization
- VI: Disinfection
- VII: Sterilization
- VIII: Use of the Autoclave
- 16: Vital Signs and Anthropometric Measurements
- I: Vital Signs
- II: Pain
- III: Anthropometric Measurement
- 17: Assisting With the Physical Examination
- I: General
- II: Gowning
- III: Positioning and Draping
- IV: Complete Physical Examinations
- V: Provider Assessment During the Physical Examination
- VI: Steps in Diagnosis (Fig. 17.3)
- 18: Assisting With Medical Specialties
- I: Dermatology
- II: Orthopedics
- III: Cardiology
- IV: Hematology
- V: Pulmonology
- VI: Gastroenterology
- VII: Urology
- VIII: Obstetrics and Gynecology
- IX: Endocrinology
- X: Neurology
- XI: Ophthalmology
- XII: Otorhinolaryngology (ENT)
- XIII: Pediatrics
- XIV: Geriatrics
- XV: Psychiatry
- XVI: Oncology
- 19: Nutrition and Health Promotion
- I: Nutrition
- II: Components of Nutrients
- III: MyPlate
- IV: Therapeutic Nutrition (Diets)
- V: Food Labels
- VI: Eating Disorders
- VII: Health Promotion
- 20: Therapeutic Modalities and Physical Agents to Promote Tissue Healing
- I: Therapeutic Modalities
- II: Heat Application (Thermotherapy)
- III: Cold Application (Cryotherapy)
- IV: Hydrotherapy
- V: Ultraviolet (UV) Therapy
- VI: Exercise Therapy
- VII: Massage
- VIII: Devices to Assist Patient Mobility
- 21: Radiography and Diagnostic Imaging
- I: Introduction to Radiography
- II: Equipment
- III: Digital and Computed Radiography
- IV: Safety
- V: Patient Positioning (Figs. 21.1 Through 21.4)
- VI: Darkroom
- VII: Special Radiographic Studies
- VIII: Diagnostic Imaging Modalities
- 22: Pharmacology, Medication Administration, and Intravenous Therapy
- I: Definition
- II: Drugs
- III: Prescriptions
- IV: Drug Classifications Based on Action
- V: Herbal Therapies
- VI: OTC Medications
- VII: 100 Most Prescribed Drugs of 2019 (Alphabetical) *ClinCalc DrugStats
- VIII: Calculation of Doses
- IX: Administration of Medications
- X: Parenteral Administration
- XI: Intravenous (IV) Therapy
- 23: Minor Surgery
- I: Surgical Pr ocedures Performed in the Medical Office
- II: Assisting With Surgical Procedures
- III: Surgical Instruments
- IV: Sutures and Needles
- V: Drapes
- VI: Anesthesia
- VII: Surgical Asepsis (Table. 23.1)
- VIII: Wounds
- IX: Dressings and Bandages
- X: Patient Education
- 24: Clinical Laboratory
- I: Introduction to the Clinical Laboratory
- II: Clinical Laboratory Equipment
- III: Urinalysis
- IV: Phlebotomy and Hematology
- V: Clinical Chemistry
- VI: Serology and Immunology
- VII: Microbiology
- VIII: Toxicology
- IX: Other Specimen Collection
- X: Reference Values for Common Laboratory Tests
- 25: First Aid and Office Emergencies
- I: First Aid
- II: Guidelines for Providing Emergency Care
- III: Common Emergencies in the Medical Office
- IV: Basic Medical Office Emergency Cart (Crash Cart)
- V: Emergency Preparedness
- Posttest
- Pretest 1 Answer Key
- General
- Pretest 2 Answer Key
- Administrative
- Pretest 3 Answer Key
- Clinical
- Posttest Answer Key
- Edition: 6
- Published: March 13, 2021
- Imprint: Elsevier
- No. of pages: 288
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN: 9780323734127
- eBook ISBN: 9780323795135
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Deborah E. Holmes
Deb Holmes has been in Medical Assisting education for more than two decades, serving as a program director in Iowa, Nebraska, and Missouri within both private-sector and public colleges and universities. She has experience as a clinical practitioner and has been an active member of the American Association of Medical Assistants. She has practiced in Medical Assisting and Nursing and currently serves as a school nurse, staying closely connected to Medical Assisting education and competency requirements.
Affiliations and expertise
Medical Assistant Program Director, Vatterott College - Sunset Hills, St. Louis, MO, USA