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  • Which characteristic is associated with stage 1 learners?

    • Comfortable watching rather than doing
    learning education
  • Which is NOT part of critical thinking?

    • Incorporating personal beliefs
    critical_thinking education
  • Who first described the circulatory system?

    • William Harvey
    science history
  • What did Ignaz Philipp Semmelweis promote to reduce hospital deaths?

    • Disinfection of physicians' hands
    medicine history
  • Who developed a vaccine that controlled polio?

    • Albert Sabin and Jonas Salk
    medicine vaccines
  • What procedure was first performed by Dr. Christian Barnard?

    • Heart transplant from one human to another
    medicine surgery
  • What is the main difference between DO and MD?

    • DO emphasizes musculoskeletal structure
    medicine education
  • Who performs ultrasound diagnostic procedures under a physician's supervision?

    • Diagnostic medical sonographer
    healthcare professions
  • What is a doctor specializing in eye disorders called?

    • Ophthalmologist
    healthcare professions
  • What should be the prime concern of all physician's office employees?

    • Caring for the patient
    healthcare ethics
  • Which skill is NOT expected of a competent medical assistant?

    • Diagnosing common patient symptoms
    healthcare professions
  • How should administrative and clinical medical assisting responsibilities be viewed?

    • Equally important for high-quality practice
    healthcare administration
  • What is the most important consideration in choosing a uniform?

    • Professional appearance
    healthcare appearance
  • Which credential is NOT offered by the AMT?

    • CMA
    healthcare credentials
  • Which statement is NOT accurate about correct medical practices?

    • Incorporating personal beliefs
    healthcare ethics
  • What should be done with documentation errors?

    • Insert the correction above or immediately after the error.
    • Draw two clear lines through the error.
    • Initial and date the error correction in the margin.
    • Do not hide charting errors.
    documentation errors
  • What is required to release a medical record?

    • Written order from the physician.
    medical records
  • How long should records on minors be kept?

    • Until the minor reaches the age of majority, plus the statute of limitations.
    medical records
  • What are files for patients who have died or terminated their relationship called?

    • Inactive files.
    medical files
  • How long does HIPAA recommend keeping patient records?

    • HIPAA does not recommend a specific number of years.
    hipaa records
  • What is the process of moving an active file to inactive status called?

    • Purging.
    medical files