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Chapter 1 The Medical Assisting Profession

Question 1 of 22

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Which of the following is the most important reason to be able to communicate effectively with patients and keep them informed?

Select one of the following:

  • Educate patients about disease

  • Retain patients

  • Make patients feel more comfortable and less threatened

  • Make patients like the staff better

Explanation

Question 2 of 22

1

Which of the following attributes of a medical assistant does NOT identify a true professional?

Select one of the following:

  • Dependability

  • Empathy

  • Ability to communicate

  • Inflexibility

Explanation

Question 3 of 22

1

Which of the following organizations allows one to use the initials CMA (AAMA), which are awarded upon successful completion of their credentialing examination?

Select one of the following:

  • AMT

  • CAAHEP

  • AMA

  • AAMA

Explanation

Question 4 of 22

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Which of the following will keep the medical assistant current in knowledge in the years to come and will serve as testimony of a commitment to professionalism?

Select one of the following:

  • Dependability

  • Initiative

  • Continuing education

  • Empathy

Explanation

Question 5 of 22

1

Which of the following best describes the primary characteristic of the certified medical assistant to the physician employer in the ambulatory care setting?

Select one of the following:

  • Broad range of administrative and clinical skills

  • Ability to work under nurses

  • Need for fewer trained personnel

  • Advances in specialization

Explanation

Question 6 of 22

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The AAMA policy stating that any candidate for the AAMA Certification Examination be a graduate of a CAAHEP- or ABHES-accredited program was made for which of the following benefits?

Select one of the following:

  • Safeguard the quality of care to the consumer

  • Continue to promote the identity and stature of the profession

  • Ensure the CMA (AAMA)’s role in the rapidly evolving health care delivery system

  • All of the above

Explanation

Question 7 of 22

1

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of a practicum to the medical assistant student?

Select one of the following:

  • The staff can observe the student before employment.

  • The student has the ability to apply knowledge and skill in a real-world medical setting.

  • The student can understand that more than one acceptable method of performance may exist.

  • The student can begin to establish a network of support through colleagues.

Explanation

Question 8 of 22

1

To ensure the highest quality medical assistant education and employment preparedness, standards and guidelines were set through which of the following organizations?

Select one of the following:

  • AAMA

  • AMT

  • CAAHEP

  • AMA

Explanation

Question 9 of 22

1

Which of the following qualities does a medical assistant who continually must be asked to do things upon finishing an assigned task need to develop?

Select one of the following:

  • Flexibility

  • Dependability

  • Initiative

  • Effective communication

Explanation

Question 10 of 22

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Which of the following qualities does a medical assistant who continually asks to leave early to go to other appointments need to develop?

Select one of the following:

  • Flexibility

  • Dependability

  • Initiative

  • Effective communication

Explanation

Question 11 of 22

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Which of the following is NOT a level in the AAMA membership?

Select one of the following:

  • Regional

  • State

  • Local

  • National

Explanation

Question 12 of 22

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Which of the following best describes the reason a medical assistant should ensure good personal hygiene?

Select one of the following:

  • Demonstrate a professional appearance

  • Protect clothing from materials

  • Protect patients from dirty clothes

  • Minimize body injury

Explanation

Question 13 of 22

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Mrs. L. came into the office for her stitches to be removed by the medical assistant as scheduled. Mrs. L. said she had a fever and would need to see the physician. What is the primary personal attribute you need to deal with this situation?

Select one of the following:

  • Flexibility

  • Dependability

  • Initiative

  • Effective communication

Explanation

Question 14 of 22

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Which of the following courses is NOT included in an accredited medical assistant program?

Select one of the following:

  • Administrative courses

  • Clinical courses

  • General courses

  • Accounting courses

Explanation

Question 15 of 22

1

Your friend asks you what kind of “clinical” courses you are taking. Which of the following would NOT be included on that list?

Select one of the following:

  • Urine and blood testing in the laboratory

  • Anatomy and physiology

  • Pharmacology/administration of medications

  • Assisting with minor surgery

Explanation

Question 16 of 22

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Why do you need a credential?

Select one of the following:

  • A credential allows you to work in your state.

  • A credential is required for graduation.

  • A credential signifies recognition of competency.

  • A credential guarantees a job.

Explanation

Question 17 of 22

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Which of the following is NOT one of the three terms used to define the transition period between the classroom and actual employment for the medical assistant?

Select one of the following:

  • Practicum

  • Residency

  • Externship

  • Internship

Explanation

Question 18 of 22

1

The CARE bill set specific requirements that needed to be met by all persons performing medical imaging procedures. On which of the following dates was the bill introduced to the senate?

Select one of the following:

  • March 1, 2007

  • January 1, 2007

  • March 30, 2007

  • January 30, 2007

Explanation

Question 19 of 22

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Which of the following is NOT an expectation of a student at their practicum site?

Select one of the following:

  • Punctuality

  • Openness to criticism

  • Pay

  • Mindfulness of patient confidentiality

Explanation

Question 20 of 22

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An individual who graduated from a CAAHEP-accredited medical assistant program and successfully passes the certification exam through the AMT has earned which of the following credentials?

Select one of the following:

  • CMA (AAMA)

  • CMAS

  • CMA

  • RMA

Explanation

Question 21 of 22

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Which of the following does a license do?

Select one of the following:

  • Protects the practitioner from
    lawsuits

  • Indicates that a student has completed his practicum.

  • Defines scope of practice

  • Indicates that a student meets the criteria outlined in the CARE
    bill

Explanation

Question 22 of 22

1

Which of the following does regulation NOT ensure?

Select one of the following:

  • Competence of health care providers

  • Minimum standard of skill

  • Limiting of performance of certain procedures to a specific occupation

  • Minimal standard of empathy and
    initiative

Explanation

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