Medical Assistant Exam Prep Your All-in-One Guide to the CMA and RMA Exams Kaplan Test Prep 8th Edition by Kaplan Nursing ISBN 1506278191 978-1506278193

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ISBN 10: 1506278191 

ISBN 13: 978-1506278193

Author: Kaplan Nursing

Kaplan’s Medical Assistant Exam Prep provides the in-depth content, comprehensive review, and targeted practice you need to pass the Certified Medical Assistant and Registered Medical Assistant exams. Whether you’re a first-time test taker or you’re studying for recertification, Kaplan’s up-to-date content and proven test-taking strategies will help you face the exam with confidence.

Kaplan is so certain that Medical Assistant Exam Prep offers all the knowledge you need to pass the exam that we guarantee it: After studying with the book, you’ll score higher on your medical assistant exam—or you’ll get your money back.

Comprehensive Review

• Review of all tested subjects for the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) and Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) exams
• Diagnostic test to help you target areas for score improvement and make the most of your study time
• Full-length practice test with 300 questions
• End-of-chapter quizzes with detailed answer explanations
• Case study–based practice questions to develop your critical thinking skills, now with 2 NEW case studies!
• Updated professional resources with advice for building an electronic portfolio
• New discussions including: Covid-19, pediatric vaccinations, telehealth
• New back-of-book Reference Guide with quick facts at your fingertips: normal vital signs, EKG leads & interpretation, order of draw, and more

Expert Guidance

• Expert advice on building and maintaining professional credentials
• Updated career resources and a guide to the certification process
• We invented test prep—Kaplan (www.kaptest.com) has been helping students for almost 80 years. Our proven strategies have helped legions of students achieve their dreams.

Table of contents: 

Part 1 Basics

Chapter 1 Trends in Medical Assisting 3

Occupational Outlook 3

Medical Assisting Today: Why Credentialing Matters 3

Medicare and Medicaid EHR Incentive Programs 5

Telehealth 6

Focus on Professionalism 6

Emerging Diseases and Public Health Concerns 8

Chapter 2 Overview of the Exams 13

Professional Credentials 13

What to Expect on the Exams 14

Chapter 3 Test-Taking Skills and Study Strategies 23

General Test Preparation 23

CMA/RMA Exam Strategies 24

On the Day of the Exam 26

Part 2 Diagnostic Test

How to Take the Diagnostic Test 29

Answer Sheet 29

Using Your Diagnostic Test Results in Your Review 30

Diagnostic Test 31

Answers and Explanations 38

Part 3 CMA/RMA Exam Review

Chapter 4 Medical Terminology 45

Use of Medical Terminology 45

Overview of Word Components 45

Word Building 46

Translating a Word for Meaning 47

Common Word Components 47

Specialty Practitioners 54

Pronunciation Tips 55

Use of References 56

Easily Misspelled Words 56

Abbreviations 58

Review Questions 63

Answers and Explanations 65

Chapter 5 Anatomy and Physiology 67

Organizing the Body as a Whole 67

Body Systems 75

Review Questions 107

Answers and Explanations 110

Chapter 6 Nutrition 113

Fats 114

Proteins 114

Carbohydrates 114

Vitamins 115

Minerals 116

Electrolytes 117

Water 117

Fiber 118

Diets 118

Review Questions 120

Answers and Explanations 122

Chapter 7 Psychology 125

Sigmund Freud (1856-1939) 125

Jean Piaget (1896-1980) 126

Erik Erikson (1902-1994) 127

Abraham Maslow (1908-1970) 128

Lawrence Kohlberg (1927-1987) 128

Elisabeth Kubler-Ross (1926-2004) 129

Defense Mechanisms and Communication 130

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder 131

Putting Theory into Practice 131

Review Questions 132

Answers and Explanations 134

Chapter 8 Patient Communication 137

Overview of Basic Communication Patterns 137

Therapeutic Communication 138

Communicating with Special-Needs Patients 141

Giving Instructions to Patients 144

Conducting Patient Interviews 147

Telephone Communication 148

Written Communication 150

Patient Portals and Personal Health Records 153

Review Questions 155

Answers and Explanations 156

Chapter 9 Professional and Legal Knowledge 157

Medical Law and Malpractice 157

Contracts 159

Legal Proceedings 160

Medical Records 161

Confidentiality 163

Consent 164

Health Care-Duties and Obligations 164

Employment Safety and Laws 166

Facilities 167

Ethics and Bioethics 168

Review Questions 170

Answers and Explanations 172

Chapter 10 Office Administration 175

Scheduling 175

Records Management 179

Office Policies and Procedures 184

Data Entry 184

Office Equipment 185

Office Documents 187

Mail Processing and Screening 190

Review Questions 193

Answers and Explanations 194

Chapter 11 Financial Management 195

Reimbursement for Medical Care/Third-Party Billing 195

Bookkeeping and Patient Accounting Practices 201

Billing and Claims Processing 202

The Affordable Care Act 208

Payroll 209

Review Questions 210

Answers and Explanations 212

Chapter 12 Patients in the Clinical Setting 215

Principles of Infection Control 215

Patient Preparation 221

Patent History Interview 227

The Physical Exam 228

Review Questions 240

Answers and Explanations 243

Chapter 13 Laboratory Work 247

Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments 247

Specimen Collection 248

Microbiology 249

Urinalysis 253

Hematology 257

Radiographic Testing 262

Other Commonly Performed Tests 263

Review Questions 265

Answers and Explanations 269

Chapter 14 Medications 273

Pharmacology 273

Immunizations/Vaccinations 278

Medication Administration 280

Review Questions 285

Answers and Explanations 288

Chapter 15 Minor Surgery 291

Informed Consent 291

Surgical Asepsis 291

Anesthesia 294

Instruments Used for Minor Surgery 294

Special Procedures 298

Care of Instruments 298

Suture Materials and Needles 299

Role of the Medical Assistant 299

Suture Removal 300

Wound Healing and Complications 300

Cast Care 301

Review Questions 303

Answers and Explanations 304

Chapter 16 Emergencies 305

Medical Emergencies 305

Hemorrhage 306

Burns 307

Cerebrovascular Accident 308

Chest Pain 308

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation 309

Choking 310

Diabetic Emergencies 310

Fractures 311

Poisoning 312

Seizure 312

Shock 313

Syncope 314

Wounds 314

Review Questions 316

Answers and Explanations 318

Chapter 17 Emergency Preparedness 319

Emergency Care and Office Patients 319

Developing an Office Emergency Plan 320

Pandemics and Bioterrorism 322

Review Questions 323

Answers and Explanations 324

Part 4 Practice Test

How to Take the Practice Test 326

Answer Sheet 327

Your Practice Test Score 328

Practice Test 329

Answers and Explanations 362

Part 5 Resources

Employment Resources 395

Establishing a Permanent Credentials File 395

Preparing an ePortfolio 396

Writing Your Professional Resume 396

Researching the Job Market 397

Case Studies 399

Case Study Answers and Explanations 406

Tear-Out Reference Guide 415

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