Question 1

The set of government regulations that help ensure continuity and privacy of healthcare information is known as ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  OSHA 
B)  CLIA '88 
C)  ABHES 
D)  HIPAA 
E)  CAAHEP 
A)  OSHA 
B)  CLIA '88 
C)  ABHES 
D)  HIPAA 
E)  CAAHEP

Question 2

Which organization works with the Medical Assisting Educational Review Board to ensure that accredited schools provide a competency-based education?

Accepted Answer

A)  Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs 
B)  National Center for Competency Testing 
C)  National Association for Health Professionals 
D)  National Healthcareer Association 
E)  Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools 
A)  Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs 
B)  National Center for Competency Testing 
C)  National Association for Health Professionals 
D)  National Healthcareer Association 
E)  Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools

Question 3

The medical assistant who researches a dietician for a patient with diabetes is acting as a _____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  patient mentor 
B)  patient advocate 
C)  healthcare assistant 
D)  healthcare manager 
E)  patient advisor 
A)  patient mentor 
B)  patient advocate 
C)  healthcare assistant 
D)  healthcare manager 
E)  patient advisor

Question 4

Many healthcare practices like the idea of a _____________________________________, who is a cross-trained member of the team and is able to do many different duties because it cuts personnel costs.

Accepted Answer

multiskill

Question 5

A high school student can prepare to enter medical assistant programs by studying which of the following subject areas in school?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mathematics 
B)  English 
C)  History 
D)  Social Studies 
E)  Political Science 
A)  Mathematics 
B)  English 
C)  History 
D)  Social Studies 
E)  Political Science

Question 6

A certified medical assistant (CMA) must recertify the CMA credential every ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  6 months 
B)  year 
C)  2 years 
D)  5 years 
E)  10 years 
A)  6 months 
B)  year 
C)  2 years 
D)  5 years 
E)  10 years

Question 7

Which professional organization is dedicated entirely to the medical assisting profession?

Accepted Answer

A)  National Healthcareer Association 
B)  American Association of Medical Assistants 
C)  National Association for Health Professionals 
D)  National Center for Competency Testing 
E)  American Medical Technologists 
A)  National Healthcareer Association 
B)  American Association of Medical Assistants 
C)  National Association for Health Professionals 
D)  National Center for Competency Testing 
E)  American Medical Technologists

Question 8

Which of the following is not a purpose of the AAMA's Occupational Analysis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Help practitioners assess their own current competence in the field 
B)  Find job opportunities for qualified medical assistants 
C)  Prepare appropriate types of materials for home study 
D)  Identify entry-level areas of competence for medical assistants 
E)  Describe the field of medical assisting to other healthcare professionals 
A)  Help practitioners assess their own current competence in the field 
B)  Find job opportunities for qualified medical assistants 
C)  Prepare appropriate types of materials for home study 
D)  Identify entry-level areas of competence for medical assistants 
E)  Describe the field of medical assisting to other healthcare professionals

Question 9

What is the term for the process by which programs such as medical assisting are officially authorized?

Accepted Answer

A)  Certification 
B)  Registration 
C)  Accreditation 
D)  Externship 
E)  Professional development 
A)  Certification 
B)  Registration 
C)  Accreditation 
D)  Externship 
E)  Professional development

Question 10

Medical assistant programs must include a(n) _______, which is practical work experience for a specified time frame, usually in an ambulatory care setting.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Medical assistant programs must include a(n) _______,...

Question 11

In order to control the rising cost of healthcare and reduce personnel costs, medical practices are hiring which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Medical Technicians 
B)  Licensed Practical Nurses 
C)  Registered Nurses 
D)  Physician Assistants 
E)  Multiskilled Health Professionals 
A)  Medical Technicians 
B)  Licensed Practical Nurses 
C)  Registered Nurses 
D)  Physician Assistants 
E)  Multiskilled Health Professionals

Question 12

Professional development includes knowing and staying within the legal _________________ for your specific credential.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Professional development includes knowing and staying within...

Question 13

The duties of a medical assistant are broken into which of the following areas?

Accepted Answer

A)  Volunteer and food service 
B)  Administrative, clinical, and laboratory 
C)  Housekeeping and nursing 
D)  Environmental, fire safety, and maintenance 
E)  Hospital and hospice 
A)  Volunteer and food service 
B)  Administrative, clinical, and laboratory 
C)  Housekeeping and nursing 
D)  Environmental, fire safety, and maintenance 
E)  Hospital and hospice

Question 14

The medical assistant Role Delineation Chart lists the areas of ________ required of all students in accredited medical assisting programs.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The medical assistant Role Delineation Chart lists...

Question 15

How many specific areas of competence are included in the Occupational Analysis?

Accepted Answer

A)  2 
B)  4 
C)  6 
D)  8 
E)  10 
A)  2 
B)  4 
C)  6 
D)  8 
E)  10

Question 16

An example of an administrative duty for a medical assistant is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  providing patient education 
B)  removing sutures 
C)  collecting a urine pregnancy test 
D)  creating and maintaining patient medical records 
E)  performing phlebotomy 
A)  providing patient education 
B)  removing sutures 
C)  collecting a urine pregnancy test 
D)  creating and maintaining patient medical records 
E)  performing phlebotomy

Question 17

To remain certified, RMAs who were certified after 2006 must accumulate ________ contact hours for continuing education units (CEUs) every three years.

Accepted Answer

The answer of To remain certified, RMAs who were certified...

Question 18

Testing the functioning of a patient's eyes and eye muscles is an example of which type of task?

Accepted Answer

A)  Clinical 
B)  Administrative 
C)  Unauthorized 
D)  Laboratory 
E)  Specialized 
A)  Clinical 
B)  Administrative 
C)  Unauthorized 
D)  Laboratory 
E)  Specialized

Question 19

Which of the following factors does not affect your specific responsibilities as a medical assistant?

Accepted Answer

A)  Location of the facility 
B)  Size of the facility 
C)  Medical specialties of the facility 
D)  The state in which you work 
E)  Your stated work preferences 
A)  Location of the facility 
B)  Size of the facility 
C)  Medical specialties of the facility 
D)  The state in which you work 
E)  Your stated work preferences

Question 20

To recertify as a CMA (AAMA), which of the following is required in addition to a minimum number of contact hours?

Accepted Answer

A)  Valid driver's license 
B)  Externship 
C)  Organ donor card 
D)  Recertification exam 
E)  Current CPR card 
A)  Valid driver's license 
B)  Externship 
C)  Organ donor card 
D)  Recertification exam 
E)  Current CPR card

Exam 1: Introduction to Medical Assisting

The set of government regulations that help ensure continuity and privacy of healthcare information is known as ____.

Which organization works with the Medical Assisting Educational Review Board to ensure that accredited schools provide a competency-based education?

The medical assistant who researches a dietician for a patient with diabetes is acting as a _____________.

Many healthcare practices like the idea of a _____________________________________, who is a cross-trained member of the team and is able to do many different duties because it cuts personnel costs.

A high school student can prepare to enter medical assistant programs by studying which of the following subject areas in school?

A certified medical assistant (CMA) must recertify the CMA credential every ____.

Which professional organization is dedicated entirely to the medical assisting profession?

Which of the following is not a purpose of the AAMA's Occupational Analysis?

What is the term for the process by which programs such as medical assisting are officially authorized?

Medical assistant programs must include a(n) _______, which is practical work experience for a specified time frame, usually in an ambulatory care setting.

In order to control the rising cost of healthcare and reduce personnel costs, medical practices are hiring which of the following?

Professional development includes knowing and staying within the legal _________________ for your specific credential.

The duties of a medical assistant are broken into which of the following areas?

The medical assistant Role Delineation Chart lists the areas of ________ required of all students in accredited medical assisting programs.

How many specific areas of competence are included in the Occupational Analysis?

An example of an administrative duty for a medical assistant is ____.

To remain certified, RMAs who were certified after 2006 must accumulate ________ contact hours for continuing education units (CEUs) every three years.

Testing the functioning of a patient's eyes and eye muscles is an example of which type of task?

Which of the following factors does not affect your specific responsibilities as a medical assistant?

To recertify as a CMA (AAMA), which of the following is required in addition to a minimum number of contact hours?

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

Preparing for the World of Work

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