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Abstract
Thoroughly updated to reflect the latest CAAHEP and ABHES standards, Saunders Medical Assisting Exam Review, 3rd Edition helps you to prepare for and pass the CMA or RMA certification exam. Review core concepts and competencies at a glance and assess your understanding with a variety of realistic practice tests that simulate the exam experience and help you build test-taking confidence. This title includes additional digital media when purchased in print format. For this digital book edition, media content is not included.
- Updated content reflects current CAAHEP and ABHES standards and details the latest developments in Emergency Preparedness, the Electronic Medical Record, and more.
- New chapters reinforce your understanding of key concepts in Professionalism & Career Development and Nutrition.
- Current information keeps you up to date on the top 50 drugs most commonly encountered in practice.
- Information on ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS provides a valuable introduction to the forthcoming billing and reimbursement code set.
- Updated laboratory tests and normal values familiarize you with current practices in testing technology.
- Additional illustrations clarify important concepts.
- Updated content reflects current CAAHEP and ABHES standards and details the latest developments in Emergency Preparedness, the Electronic Medical Record, and more.
- New chapters reinforce your understanding of key concepts in Professionalism & Career Development and Nutrition.
- Current information keeps you up to date on the top 50 drugs most commonly encountered in practice.
- Information on ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS provides a valuable introduction to the forthcoming billing and reimbursement code set.
- Updated laboratory tests and normal values familiarize you with current practices in testing technology.
- Additional illustrations clarify important concepts.
Table of Contents
| Section Title | Page | Action | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Cover | Cover | ||
| Saunders Medical Assisting Exam Review | iii | ||
| Copyright | iv | ||
| Dedication | v | ||
| Reviewers | vi | ||
| Preface | vii | ||
| Acknowledgments | viii | ||
| Contents | ix | ||
| Study Tips: Taking the Medical Assistant Examination | 1 | ||
| General Examination Descriptions | 1 | ||
| CMA Exam | 1 | ||
| RMA Exam | 1 | ||
| Study Tips for the Exam | 2 | ||
| Multiple-Choice Questions | 3 | ||
| Pre-Test 1 | 4 | ||
| General | 4 | ||
| Pre-test 2 | 11 | ||
| Administrative | 11 | ||
| Pre-Test 3 | 19 | ||
| Clinical | 19 | ||
| Chapter 1: Medical Terminology | 26 | ||
| Abbreviations | 30 | ||
| Chapter 2: Anatomy and Physiology | 34 | ||
| I. Introduction to the Body | 34 | ||
| II. Cell | 37 | ||
| III. Tissues and Membranes | 40 | ||
| IV. Integumentary System | 41 | ||
| V. Skeletal System | 42 | ||
| VI. Muscular System | 46 | ||
| VII. Nervous System | 53 | ||
| VIII. Special Senses | 56 | ||
| IX. Blood | 59 | ||
| X. Lymphatic System | 61 | ||
| XI. Cardiovascular System | 64 | ||
| XII. Respiratory System | 70 | ||
| XIII. Digestive System | 71 | ||
| XIV. Urinary System | 73 | ||
| XV. Endocrine System | 75 | ||
| XVI. Reproductive System | 78 | ||
| XVII. Common Diseases and Disorders of the Body Systems | 81 | ||
| Chapter 3: Psychology and Stages of Human Growth and Development | 95 | ||
| I. Major Theorists | 95 | ||
| II. Stages of Life Cycle | 96 | ||
| III. The Sick Role | 99 | ||
| IV. The Provider Role | 100 | ||
| Chapter 4: Communication | 101 | ||
| I. Communication | 101 | ||
| II. Patient Relationships | 102 | ||
| Chapter 5: Law, Ethics, and HIPAA | 105 | ||
| I. Introduction to the Law | 105 | ||
| II. Licensure, Registration, Certification | 105 | ||
| III. Regulating Issues for the Medical Office | 106 | ||
| IV. Consent | 106 | ||
| V. Contracts | 106 | ||
| VI. Torts | 107 | ||
| VII. Business Law | 107 | ||
| VIII. Public Health Duties | 108 | ||
| IX. Introduction to Ethics | 109 | ||
| X. American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) Code of Ethics | 109 | ||
| XI. AMA Code of Ethics | 109 | ||
| XII. Professional Relationships | 109 | ||
| XIII. Professional Rights and Responsibilities | 110 | ||
| XIV. HIPAA | 110 | ||
| Chapter 6: Professionalism and Career Development | 113 | ||
| I. Professionalism | 113 | ||
| II. The Professional Medical Assistant | 113 | ||
| III. Scope of Practice | 114 | ||
| Chapter 7: Computer Concepts, Written Communications, and Mail Processing | 115 | ||
| I. Computer Basics | 115 | ||
| II. Word Processing | 116 | ||
| III. Computers and HIPAA | 117 | ||
| IV. Written Communication Skills | 117 | ||
| V. Processing Mail | 123 | ||
| Chapter 8: Records Management | 124 | ||
| I. The Medical Record | 124 | ||
| II. Records Management | 126 | ||
| Chapter 9: Patient Reception | 128 | ||
| I. Reception | 128 | ||
| II. Reception Area | 128 | ||
| III. Receptionist | 128 | ||
| IV. Telephone Techniques | 128 | ||
| V. Appointment Scheduling | 130 | ||
| Chapter 10: Office Management | 134 | ||
| I. Introduction | 134 | ||
| II. Meetings | 135 | ||
| III. Employer Travel | 135 | ||
| IV. Resource Management | 135 | ||
| V. Resources for Staff and Patients | 136 | ||
| VI. Risk Management | 136 | ||
| Chapter 11: Finances | 138 | ||
| I. Accounting | 138 | ||
| II. Bookkeeping | 138 | ||
| III. Billing | 140 | ||
| IV. Collections | 142 | ||
| V. Payroll | 142 | ||
| VI. Checking Accounts | 143 | ||
| Chapter 12: Coding | 146 | ||
| I. Introduction to Coding | 146 | ||
| II. ICD-9-CM | 146 | ||
| III. CPT-4 | 148 | ||
| IV. HCPCS | 150 | ||
| V. ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS | 150 | ||
| Chapter 13: Health Insurance | 151 | ||
| I. Definition | 151 | ||
| II. Insurance Claims | 153 | ||
| Chapter 14: Infection Control and Asepsis | 156 | ||
| I. Chain of Infection (See Figure 14-1) | 156 | ||
| II. OSHA Standards | 156 | ||
| III. Hand Washing | 157 | ||
| IV. Sanitization | 157 | ||
| V. Disinfection | 157 | ||
| VI. Sterilization | 158 | ||
| VII. Use of the Autoclave | 158 | ||
| Chapter 15: Vital Signs and Anthropometric Measurement | 159 | ||
| I. Vital Signs | 159 | ||
| II. Pain | 163 | ||
| III. Anthropometric Measurement | 163 | ||
| Chapter 16: Assisting with the Physical Examination | 165 | ||
| I. General | 165 | ||
| II. Gowning | 165 | ||
| III. Positioning and Draping | 165 | ||
| IV. Complete Physical Examinations | 168 | ||
| V. Physical Examination Sequence | 169 | ||
| VI. Diagnosis (See Figure 16-3) | 169 | ||
| Chapter 17: Assisting with Medical Specialties | 171 | ||
| I. Dermatology | 171 | ||
| II. Orthopedics | 172 | ||
| III. Cardiology | 172 | ||
| IV. Hematology | 176 | ||
| V. Pulmonology | 178 | ||
| VI. Gastroenterology | 179 | ||
| VII. Urology | 180 | ||
| VIII. Obstetrics and Gynecology | 180 | ||
| IX. Endocrinology | 182 | ||
| X. Neurology | 183 | ||
| XI. Ophthalmology | 183 | ||
| XII. Otorhinolaryngology (ENT) | 184 | ||
| XIII. Pediatrics | 184 | ||
| XIV. Geriatrics | 189 | ||
| XV. Psychiatry | 189 | ||
| XVI. Oncology | 190 | ||
| Chapter 18: Nutrition | 192 | ||
| I. Nutrition | 192 | ||
| II. Components of Nutrients | 192 | ||
| III. Food Guide Pyramid (See Figure 18-1) | 193 | ||
| IV. Therapeutic Nutrition (Diets) | 193 | ||
| V. Food Labels | 199 | ||
| VI. Eating Disorders | 199 | ||
| Chapter 19: Therapeutic Modalities and Physical Agents to Promote Tissue Healing | 200 | ||
| I. Therapeutic Modalities | 200 | ||
| II. Heat Application (Thermotherapy) | 200 | ||
| III. Cold Application (Cryotherapy) | 201 | ||
| IV. Hydrotherapy | 201 | ||
| V. Ultraviolet Therapy | 201 | ||
| VI. Exercise Therapy | 201 | ||
| VII. Massage | 201 | ||
| VIII. Devices to Assist Patient Mobility | 201 | ||
| Chapter 20: Radiography and Diagnostic Imaging | 203 | ||
| I. Introduction to Radiography | 203 | ||
| II. Functions | 203 | ||
| III. Equipment | 203 | ||
| IV. Safety | 204 | ||
| V. Patient Positioning (See Figures 20-1 Through 20-4) | 204 | ||
| VI. Darkroom | 204 | ||
| VII. Special X-Ray Studies | 204 | ||
| VIII. Diagnostic Imaging Modalities | 205 | ||
| Chapter 21: Pharmacology, Medication Administration, and Intravenous Therapy | 206 | ||
| I. Definition | 206 | ||
| II. Drugs | 206 | ||
| III. Prescriptions (See Figure 21-1) | 208 | ||
| IV. Drug Classifications | 208 | ||
| V. 50 Most Prescribed Drugs of 2009 | 209 | ||
| VI. Calculation of Doses | 211 | ||
| VII. Administration of Medications | 212 | ||
| VIII. Parenteral Administration | 213 | ||
| IX. Intravenous Therapy | 216 | ||
| Chapter 22: Minor Surgery | 220 | ||
| I. Surgical Procedures Performed Within the Medical Office | 220 | ||
| II. Common Office Surgical Procedures | 220 | ||
| III. Surgical Instruments | 220 | ||
| IV. Sutures and Needles | 224 | ||
| V. Drapes | 225 | ||
| VI. Anesthesia | 225 | ||
| VII. Surgical Asepsis (See Table 22-1) | 225 | ||
| VIII. Wounds | 226 | ||
| IX. Dressings and Bandages | 227 | ||
| X. Patient Education | 228 | ||
| Chapter 23: Clinical Lab | 229 | ||
| I. Orientation to the Laboratory | 229 | ||
| II. Microscope | 230 | ||
| III. Urinalysis | 231 | ||
| IV. Hematology | 233 | ||
| V. Clinical Chemistry | 239 | ||
| VI. Serology and Immunology | 241 | ||
| VII. Microbiology | 242 | ||
| VIII. Specimen Collection | 244 | ||
| IX. Reference Values for Common Lab Tests | 245 | ||
| Chapter 24: First Aid and Office Emergencies | 246 | ||
| I. First Aid | 246 | ||
| II. Guidelines for Providing Emergency Care | 246 | ||
| III. Common Emergencies in the Medical Office | 246 | ||
| IV. Basic Medical Office Emergency Cart (Crash Cart) | 248 | ||
| V. Emergency Preparedness | 248 | ||
| Post-Test | 249 | ||
| General | 249 | ||
| Pre-Test 1 Answer Key | 256 | ||
| General | 256 | ||
| Pre-Test 2 Answer Key | 261 | ||
| Administrative | 261 | ||
| Pre-Test 3 Answer Key | 267 | ||
| Clinical | 267 | ||
| Post-Test Answer Key | 273 | ||
| General | 273 |