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Chapter 1 The Medical Assisting Profession

Chapter 1 The Medical Assisting Profession

Pregunta 1 de 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?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • Educate patients about disease

  • Retain patients

  • Make patients feel more comfortable and less threatened

  • Make patients like the staff better

Explicación

Pregunta 2 de 22

1

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

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • Dependability

  • Empathy

  • Ability to communicate

  • Inflexibility

Explicación

Pregunta 3 de 22

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

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • AMT

  • CAAHEP

  • AMA

  • AAMA

Explicación

Pregunta 4 de 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?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • Dependability

  • Initiative

  • Continuing education

  • Empathy

Explicación

Pregunta 5 de 22

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

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • Broad range of administrative and clinical skills

  • Ability to work under nurses

  • Need for fewer trained personnel

  • Advances in specialization

Explicación

Pregunta 6 de 22

1

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?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • 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

Explicación

Pregunta 7 de 22

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

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • 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.

Explicación

Pregunta 8 de 22

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

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • AAMA

  • AMT

  • CAAHEP

  • AMA

Explicación

Pregunta 9 de 22

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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?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • Flexibility

  • Dependability

  • Initiative

  • Effective communication

Explicación

Pregunta 10 de 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?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • Flexibility

  • Dependability

  • Initiative

  • Effective communication

Explicación

Pregunta 11 de 22

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

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • Regional

  • State

  • Local

  • National

Explicación

Pregunta 12 de 22

1

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

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • Demonstrate a professional appearance

  • Protect clothing from materials

  • Protect patients from dirty clothes

  • Minimize body injury

Explicación

Pregunta 13 de 22

1

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?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • Flexibility

  • Dependability

  • Initiative

  • Effective communication

Explicación

Pregunta 14 de 22

1

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

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • Administrative courses

  • Clinical courses

  • General courses

  • Accounting courses

Explicación

Pregunta 15 de 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?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • Urine and blood testing in the laboratory

  • Anatomy and physiology

  • Pharmacology/administration of medications

  • Assisting with minor surgery

Explicación

Pregunta 16 de 22

1

Why do you need a credential?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • 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.

Explicación

Pregunta 17 de 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?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • Practicum

  • Residency

  • Externship

  • Internship

Explicación

Pregunta 18 de 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?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • March 1, 2007

  • January 1, 2007

  • March 30, 2007

  • January 30, 2007

Explicación

Pregunta 19 de 22

1

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

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • Punctuality

  • Openness to criticism

  • Pay

  • Mindfulness of patient confidentiality

Explicación

Pregunta 20 de 22

1

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?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • CMA (AAMA)

  • CMAS

  • CMA

  • RMA

Explicación

Pregunta 21 de 22

1

Which of the following does a license do?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • 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

Explicación

Pregunta 22 de 22

1

Which of the following does regulation NOT ensure?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • 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

Explicación

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