Lippincott Williams & Wilkins' Medical Assisting Exam Review for CMA and RMA Certification

by Houser, Helen J.; Sesser, Janet R.

• ISBN13: 9780781765350
• ISBN10: 0781765358
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-02-12
• Publisher: LWW

Summary

This text will prepare you to successfully pass the CMA and RMA national medical assisting certification exams. A unique pretest provides analysis of your strong and weak areas, and helps you to develop a tailored and highly effective study plan. The book's format is engaging and comprehensive yet concise, infusing humor and motivational strategies to help you thoroughly review and prepare for certification. This simple and effective approach is purposely designed to keep you focused. And, you are sure to benefit from a full unit devoted to exam day preparation, which provides invaluable practice and review.Special Features Include A Study Planthat uncovers your strong and weak areas through pretest results. Based on these scores, you can create a focused and successful strategy for study Answer Rationalesare provided that clearly reinforce your understanding of the material immediately. No flipping back and forth to review your answers! A fully updated CD-ROMwith two practice exams (one for CMA and one for RMA) that accompany the text for additional practice and review An encouraging tonethroughout the chapters with asides, icon-style art, and an open layout, instills confidence to tackle even the most complicated subject matter A tear-out bookmarklets you cover your answers and rationales, and serves as a convenient study aidThis text gives you the tools and information that you'll need to succeed on the CMA or RMA exams!

Table of Contents

The Starting Point

The Certification Process

Pretest and Analysis

Making Your Plan

General Knowledge

Law and Ethics

Medical Terminology

Anatomy and Physiology

Communication

Patient Education

Administrative Practice

Telephone Techniques and Technology

Appointment Scheduling

Medical Records

Correspondence

Medical Insurance

Medical Coding and Claims

Financial Practices

Clinical Practice

Microorganisms and Asepsis

Patient Exams

Minor Surgical Procedures

The Electrocardiogram

Laboratory Procedures

Diagnostic Imaging and Radiation Therapy

Physical Modalities

Nutrition

Pharmacology and Medication Administration

Emergencies in the Medical Office

Exam Preparedness

Certifcation Exam Day Advice Practice Exam Answer Sheet Answers to the Pracice Exam

Index

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