Question 1

The expenses involved in running a business have made which of the following rare today?

Accepted Answer

A)  solo practices 
B)  partnerships 
C)  multi-provider clinics 
D)  hospitals 
A)  solo practices 
B)  partnerships 
C)  multi-provider clinics 
D)  hospitals

Question 2

Match each term with its definition.
-Type of medical practice made up of at least two physicians

Accepted Answer

A) American Medical Technologists (AMT) 
B) professionalism 
C) advocate 
D) multi-provider clinic 
E) programmatic accreditation
F)institutional accreditation
G)generalist
H)perfume
I)jewelry
J)partnership
K)National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
L)occupational analysis
M)American Academy of Professional Coders (AAP
C) 
N)National Healthcareer Association 
A) American Medical Technologists (AMT) 
B) professionalism 
C) advocate 
D) multi-provider clinic 
E) programmatic accreditation
F)institutional accreditation
G)generalist
H)perfume
I)jewelry
J)partnership
K)National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
L)occupational analysis
M)American Academy of Professional Coders (AAP
C) 
N)National Healthcareer Association

Question 3

According to the U.S.Department of Labor,employment of medical assistants is expected to ______ from 2012 to 2022.

Accepted Answer

A)  grow 118 percent 
B)  grow 29 percent 
C)  remain about the same 
D)  shrink 17 percent 
A)  grow 118 percent 
B)  grow 29 percent 
C)  remain about the same 
D)  shrink 17 percent

Question 4

​Match the following description of how to project a professional appearance to the description.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
-​Keep it clean and away from your face;if it is long,it should be worn up or fastened back

Accepted Answer

A) ​cleanliness 
B) ​posture 
C) ​hand care 
D) ​hair 
E) ​proper attire
F)​jewelry
G)​fragrances
H)​cosmetics 
A) ​cleanliness 
B) ​posture 
C) ​hand care 
D) ​hair 
E) ​proper attire
F)​jewelry
G)​fragrances
H)​cosmetics

Question 5

Urgent care centers:

Accepted Answer

A)  originated about 10 years ago 
B)  are usually open only on weekends 
C)  typically require patients to make an appointment 
D)  take care of patients with acute illness or injury 
A)  originated about 10 years ago 
B)  are usually open only on weekends 
C)  typically require patients to make an appointment 
D)  take care of patients with acute illness or injury

Question 6

Match each term with its definition.
-Organization,established in 1989 as a certification agency,that offers eight certification exams for several allied health care areas,including the CCMA and CMAA

Accepted Answer

A) American Medical Technologists (AMT) 
B) professionalism 
C) advocate 
D) multi-provider clinic 
E) programmatic accreditation
F)institutional accreditation
G)generalist
H)perfume
I)jewelry
J)partnership
K)National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
L)occupational analysis
M)American Academy of Professional Coders (AAP
C) 
N)National Healthcareer Association 
A) American Medical Technologists (AMT) 
B) professionalism 
C) advocate 
D) multi-provider clinic 
E) programmatic accreditation
F)institutional accreditation
G)generalist
H)perfume
I)jewelry
J)partnership
K)National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
L)occupational analysis
M)American Academy of Professional Coders (AAP
C) 
N)National Healthcareer Association

Question 7

​The clinical side of medical assisting has a natural progression.Match what takes priority when working in a clinical capacity with the description.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
-​Calling back patients with test results,calling in prescriptions per the provider's order,and so on

Accepted Answer

A) ​first priority 
B) ​second priority 
C) ​third priority 
D) ​fourth priority 
A) ​first priority 
B) ​second priority 
C) ​third priority 
D) ​fourth priority

Question 8

Match each term with its definition.
-Behaviors such as displaying tact,diplomacy,courtesy,respect,and dignity are the utmost important skills of a medical assistant,demonstrating responsibility in all aspects of the job and promoting integrity and honesty

Accepted Answer

A) American Medical Technologists (AMT) 
B) professionalism 
C) advocate 
D) multi-provider clinic 
E) programmatic accreditation
F)institutional accreditation
G)generalist
H)perfume
I)jewelry
J)partnership
K)National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
L)occupational analysis
M)American Academy of Professional Coders (AAP
C) 
N)National Healthcareer Association 
A) American Medical Technologists (AMT) 
B) professionalism 
C) advocate 
D) multi-provider clinic 
E) programmatic accreditation
F)institutional accreditation
G)generalist
H)perfume
I)jewelry
J)partnership
K)National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
L)occupational analysis
M)American Academy of Professional Coders (AAP
C) 
N)National Healthcareer Association

Question 9

​The clinical side of medical assisting has a natural progression.Match what takes priority when working in a clinical capacity with the description.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
-​Learning to anticipate when a patient might need a special procedure performed is a good skill to cultivate

Accepted Answer

A) ​first priority 
B) ​second priority 
C) ​third priority 
D) ​fourth priority 
A) ​first priority 
B) ​second priority 
C) ​third priority 
D) ​fourth priority

Question 10

Medical assistants are generally allowed to:

Accepted Answer

A)  perform examinations 
B)  diagnose illnesses 
C)  prescribe treatment 
D)  assist in the administration of treatment 
A)  perform examinations 
B)  diagnose illnesses 
C)  prescribe treatment 
D)  assist in the administration of treatment

Question 11

​There are three main areas of medical assisting: general,administrative,and clinical.Match the term to its description.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
-​Pharmacology and emergency management/basic first aid

Accepted Answer

A) ​general skills 
B) ​administrative skills 
C) ​clinical skills 
A) ​general skills 
B) ​administrative skills 
C) ​clinical skills

Exam 1: The Medical Assistant

The expenses involved in running a business have made which of the following rare today?

Match each term with its definition. -Type of medical practice made up of at least two physicians

According to the U.S.Department of Labor,employment of medical assistants is expected to ______ from 2012 to 2022.

​Match the following description of how to project a professional appearance to the description.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -​Keep it clean and away from your face;if it is long,it should be worn up or fastened back

Urgent care centers:

Match each term with its definition. -Organization,established in 1989 as a certification agency,that offers eight certification exams for several allied health care areas,including the CCMA and CMAA

​The clinical side of medical assisting has a natural progression.Match what takes priority when working in a clinical capacity with the description.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -​Calling back patients with test results,calling in prescriptions per the provider's order,and so on

Match each term with its definition. -Behaviors such as displaying tact,diplomacy,courtesy,respect,and dignity are the utmost important skills of a medical assistant,demonstrating responsibility in all aspects of the job and promoting integrity and honesty

Medical assistants are generally allowed to:

​There are three main areas of medical assisting: general,administrative,and clinical.Match the term to its description.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -​Pharmacology and emergency management/basic first aid

The Health Care Team and the Medical Environment,past and Present

Legal Issues

Ethical Issues

Verbal and Nonverbal Communications

Applying Communication Skills

Introduction to Medical Terminology

Understanding and Building Medical Terms of Body Systems

Anatomic Descriptors and Fundamental Body Structure

The Nervous System

The Senses

The Integumentary System

The Skeletal System

The Muscular System

The Respiratory System

The Circulatory System

The Immune System

The Digestive System

The Urinary System

The Endocrine System

The Reproductive System

Telephone Communications

Written Communications

The Office Environment, computers, and Equipment

Scheduling Appointments and Receiving Patients

The Medical Record,documentation,and Filing

Health Insurance

A Icd-10 Update: Procedural and Diagnostic Coding

Procedural and Diagnostic Coding

Patient Accounts

Preparing Insurance Claims and Posting Insurance Payments

Patient Billing,posting Patient Payments,and Collecting Fees

Banking Procedures

Accounts Payable and Accounting Procedures

Infection Control and Medical Asepsis

The Medical History and Patient Screening

Body Measurements and Vital Signs

Preparing for Examinations

The Physical Exam

Specialty Exams and Other Procedures

Obgyn Examinations

Pediatric Examinations

The Physicians Office Laboratory

Specimen Collection and Processing

Blood Specimen Collection

Diagnostic Testing

Cardiology Procedures

Radiology Procedures

Preparing for Surgery

Assisting With Minor Surgery

Pharmacology Fundamentals

Measurement Systems,basic Mathematics,and Dosage Calculations

Administering Oral and Non-Injectable Medications

Administering Injections and Immunizations

Emergencies in the Medical Office and the Community

First Aid for Accidents and Injuries

Rehabilitation

Nutrition,exercise,and Healthy Living

Practicum and the Job Search

Managing the Office

Filters

Match the following description of how to project a professional appearance to the description.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -Keep it clean and away from your face;if it is long,it should be worn up or fastened back

The clinical side of medical assisting has a natural progression.Match what takes priority when working in a clinical capacity with the description.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -Calling back patients with test results,calling in prescriptions per the provider's order,and so on

There are three main areas of medical assisting: general,administrative,and clinical.Match the term to its description.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -Pharmacology and emergency management/basic first aid