Question 1

A brief, general statement that demonstrates a career goal is a(n) ________.

Accepted Answer

profession

Question 2

Applied training sites are required to review and sign a(n) ________ that states the expectations of the facility and the expectations of the student.

Accepted Answer

affiliatio

Question 3

What is the professional way to enter the job interview?

Accepted Answer

A)  Wearing casual, but fashionable, attire 
B)  Prepared to answer open-ended questions 
C)  Prepared to answer questions about personal life 
D)  Prepared to exaggerate strengths 
E)  Equipped with a purse or backpack and cell phone 
A)  Wearing casual, but fashionable, attire 
B)  Prepared to answer open-ended questions 
C)  Prepared to answer questions about personal life 
D)  Prepared to exaggerate strengths 
E)  Equipped with a purse or backpack and cell phone

Question 4

Which of these résumé styles is used by individuals who have job experience?

Accepted Answer

A)  Chronological 
B)  Functional 
C)  Targeted 
D)  Projected 
E)  Academic 
A)  Chronological 
B)  Functional 
C)  Targeted 
D)  Projected 
E)  Academic

Question 5

Once you are employed, you can expect to be evaluated after about ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  two weeks 
B)  one month 
C)  two months 
D)  three months 
E)  nine months 
A)  two weeks 
B)  one month 
C)  two months 
D)  three months 
E)  nine months

Question 6

Which of these is an inappropriate question during an interview?

Accepted Answer

A)  How did you handle a difficult situation? 
B)  What are the names of your children? 
C)  What did you do when confronted by an angry patient? 
D)  How can you contribute to this facility? 
E)  Will you be able to work overtime? 
A)  How did you handle a difficult situation? 
B)  What are the names of your children? 
C)  What did you do when confronted by an angry patient? 
D)  How can you contribute to this facility? 
E)  Will you be able to work overtime?

Question 7

A(n) ________ résumé is used by individuals who have job experience and whose employment history shows growth and development.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ________ résumé is used by individuals...

Question 8

What is the purpose of an employee evaluation?

Accepted Answer

A)  To determine whether the employee will receive a cost-of-living raise 
B)  To meet a requirement of the school 
C)  To check on attendance only 
D)  To tell the employee what he or she is doing wrong 
E)  To make sure the goals and values of the employer and employee support each other 
A)  To determine whether the employee will receive a cost-of-living raise 
B)  To meet a requirement of the school 
C)  To check on attendance only 
D)  To tell the employee what he or she is doing wrong 
E)  To make sure the goals and values of the employer and employee support each other

Question 9

The applied training site preceptor is expected to ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  give constructive criticism about the student's work 
B)  complete time sheets 
C)  let students work autonomously 
D)  make weekly calls to the clinical coordinator of the educational facility 
E)  provide a job for the student after the applied training is finished 
A)  give constructive criticism about the student's work 
B)  complete time sheets 
C)  let students work autonomously 
D)  make weekly calls to the clinical coordinator of the educational facility 
E)  provide a job for the student after the applied training is finished

Question 10

Which of the following is an expectation of the applied training site?

Accepted Answer

A)  Having the student sign a statement of confidentiality 
B)  Supervising students to provide safe practice and meaningful learning experience 
C)  Providing proof of immunizations 
D)  Providing professional liability insurance for the student 
E)  Ensuring that the student is medically able to perform assigned duties 
A)  Having the student sign a statement of confidentiality 
B)  Supervising students to provide safe practice and meaningful learning experience 
C)  Providing proof of immunizations 
D)  Providing professional liability insurance for the student 
E)  Ensuring that the student is medically able to perform assigned duties

Question 11

Which section of the résumé includes certifications, licenses, and advanced training?

Accepted Answer

A)  Employment experience 
B)  Educational background 
C)  Professional memberships and activities 
D)  Awards and honors 
E)  Personal information 
A)  Employment experience 
B)  Educational background 
C)  Professional memberships and activities 
D)  Awards and honors 
E)  Personal information

Question 12

Most schools have a(n) ________who procures applied training sites and qualifies them to ensure that they provide a thorough educational experience.

Accepted Answer

applied tr

Question 13

Students are not paid during applied training, which means ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  they must still behave as if they were an employee of the facility 
B)  they do not have to maintain patient confidentiality 
C)  they can disregard instructions by their preceptor 
D)  they do not have to accept additional work 
E)  it does not matter if they miss a day occasionally 
A)  they must still behave as if they were an employee of the facility 
B)  they do not have to maintain patient confidentiality 
C)  they can disregard instructions by their preceptor 
D)  they do not have to accept additional work 
E)  it does not matter if they miss a day occasionally

Question 14

You and your friend Janis have been through the entire medical assistant program together and now you are both enrolled in an applied training program, although you are working at different facilities. One evening as you are comparing notes, Janis complains that her preceptor is always picking on her. "I can't seem to do anything to please her!" Janis says. Which of the following would be your best response to Janis?

Accepted Answer

A)  "You should complain to the applied training coordinator." 
B)  "Why do you allow her to criticize you? Tell her you know what you are doing." 
C)  "It's your preceptor's job to give you constructive criticism." 
D)  "That's too bad! My preceptor is really nice." 
E)  "Maybe it is just a personality conflict." 
A)  "You should complain to the applied training coordinator." 
B)  "Why do you allow her to criticize you? Tell her you know what you are doing." 
C)  "It's your preceptor's job to give you constructive criticism." 
D)  "That's too bad! My preceptor is really nice." 
E)  "Maybe it is just a personality conflict."

Question 15

An individual at the training site who serves as an instructor but is an employee of the site is known as a(n) _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  trainer 
B)  mentor 
C)  host 
D)  preceptor 
E)  supervisor 
A)  trainer 
B)  mentor 
C)  host 
D)  preceptor 
E)  supervisor

Question 16

A person who has at least ________ years of experience working as a medical assistant may take the RMA exam even if she has not graduated from an accredited medical assisting program.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A person who has at least ________...

Question 17

Where do you document jobs that have been the most beneficial to your working career?

Accepted Answer

A)  Employment experience 
B)  Personal information 
C)  Professional objective 
D)  Summary of skills 
E)  Professional memberships and activities 
A)  Employment experience 
B)  Personal information 
C)  Professional objective 
D)  Summary of skills 
E)  Professional memberships and activities

Question 18

Some employers ask you to complete an employment ________ at an interview even when you provide a résumé.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Some employers ask you to complete an...

Question 19

An employee evaluation form may be used to determine whether an employee is worthy of a(n) ________ raise.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An employee evaluation form may be used...

Question 20

A(n) ________ is an organized collection of employment documents and should be created with a professional appearance.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ________ is an organized collection of...

Exam 58: Preparing for the World of Work

A brief, general statement that demonstrates a career goal is a(n) ________.

Applied training sites are required to review and sign a(n) ________ that states the expectations of the facility and the expectations of the student.

What is the professional way to enter the job interview?

Which of these résumé styles is used by individuals who have job experience?

Once you are employed, you can expect to be evaluated after about ____.

Which of these is an inappropriate question during an interview?

A(n) ________ résumé is used by individuals who have job experience and whose employment history shows growth and development.

What is the purpose of an employee evaluation?

The applied training site preceptor is expected to ____.

Which of the following is an expectation of the applied training site?

Which section of the résumé includes certifications, licenses, and advanced training?

Most schools have a(n) ________who procures applied training sites and qualifies them to ensure that they provide a thorough educational experience.

Students are not paid during applied training, which means ____.

An individual at the training site who serves as an instructor but is an employee of the site is known as a(n) _______.

A person who has at least ________ years of experience working as a medical assistant may take the RMA exam even if she has not graduated from an accredited medical assisting program.

Where do you document jobs that have been the most beneficial to your working career?

Some employers ask you to complete an employment ________ at an interview even when you provide a résumé.

An employee evaluation form may be used to determine whether an employee is worthy of a(n) ________ raise.

A(n) ________ is an organized collection of employment documents and should be created with a professional appearance.

Introduction to Medical Assisting

Healthcare and the Healthcare Team

Professionalism and Success

Interpersonal Communication

Legal and Ethical Issues

Infection Control Fundamentals

Safety and Patient Reception

Office Equipment and Supplies

Examination and Treatment Areas

Written and Electronic Communication

Medical Records and Documentation

Electronic Health Records

Managing Medical Records

Telephone Techniques

Patient Education

Schedule Management

Insurance Billing

Diagnostic Coding

Procedure Coding

Patient Collections and Financial Management

Organization of the Body

The Integumentary System

The Skeletal System

The Muscular System

The Cardiovascular System

The Blood

The Lymphatic and Immune Systems

The Respiratory System

The Nervous System

The Urinary System

The Reproductive Systems

The Digestive System

The Endocrine System

Special Senses

Infection Control Practices

Patient Interview and History

Vital Signs and Measurements

Assisting With a General Physical Exam

Assisting in Reproductive and Urinary Specialties

Assisting in Pediatrics

Assisting in Geriatrics

Assisting in Other Medical Specialties

Assisting in Eye and Ear Care

Assisting in Minor Surgery

Orientation to the Lab

Microbiology and Disease

Processing and Testing Urine and Stool Samples

Collecting, Processing, and Testing Blood Specimens

Electrocardiography and Pulmonary Function Testing

Diagnostic Imaging

Principles of Pharmacology

Math and Dosage Calculations

Medication Administration

Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation

Nutrition and Health

Practice Management

Emergency Preparedness

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