Question 1

Holistic refers to the individual parts of the body rather than all of its systems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Most medical assisting positions are in hospitals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

A registered nurse who administers anesthetics to patients is called a nurse _____________.

Accepted Answer

anesthetist

Question 4

An occupational therapist works to help patients regain functions and improve their quality of life.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Koch's ___________ apply to bacteriology in relation to the cause of disease.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Koch's ___________ apply to bacteriology in relation...

Question 6

What type of registered nurse has advanced training to diagnose and treat common illnesses?

Accepted Answer

A)  Anesthetist 
B)  Practitioner 
C)  Dietician 
D)  Practical 
A)  Anesthetist 
B)  Practitioner 
C)  Dietician 
D)  Practical

Question 7

Which procedure was first performed by Dr. Christiaan Barnard?

Accepted Answer

A)  Operation to save babies born with malformed hearts 
B)  Heart transplant from one human to another 
C)  Catheterization for diagnosis of heart disease 
D)  Injection of penicillin to cure infectious diseases 
A)  Operation to save babies born with malformed hearts 
B)  Heart transplant from one human to another 
C)  Catheterization for diagnosis of heart disease 
D)  Injection of penicillin to cure infectious diseases

Question 8

All of the following are examples of specific tasks that are beyond the scope of practice of medical assistants except one. Which is the exception?

Accepted Answer

A)  Giving out drug samples with provider permission 
B)  Making recommendations about OTC drugs and remedies 
C)  Operating laser equipment 
D)  Analyzing test results 
A)  Giving out drug samples with provider permission 
B)  Making recommendations about OTC drugs and remedies 
C)  Operating laser equipment 
D)  Analyzing test results

Question 9

A group of diverse medical and healthcare systems practices and products that are not generally considered part of conventional medicine is called _______________________________.

Accepted Answer

complement

Question 10

A method of prioritizing patients so that the most urgent cases receive care first is called

Accepted Answer

A)  case management. 
B)  accreditation. 
C)  triage. 
D)  quality control. 
A)  case management. 
B)  accreditation. 
C)  triage. 
D)  quality control.

Question 11

The agency that inspects facilities for workplace safety violations is

Accepted Answer

A)  the CDC. 
B)  OSHA. 
C)  CLIA. 
D)  the DHHS. 
A)  the CDC. 
B)  OSHA. 
C)  CLIA. 
D)  the DHHS.

Question 12

Physician assistants are allowed to write prescriptions in most states.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which scientist first described the manner in which the heart functions as a pump that continually circulates the blood?

Accepted Answer

A)  Edward Jenner 
B)  William Harvey 
C)  John Hunter 
D)  Andreas Vesalius 
A)  Edward Jenner 
B)  William Harvey 
C)  John Hunter 
D)  Andreas Vesalius

Question 14

The allied health specialist who performs ultrasound diagnostic procedures under the supervision of a physician is called a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  cytotechnologist. 
B)  diagnostic medical sonographer. 
C)  electroneurodiagnostic technologist. 
D)  perfusionist. 
A)  cytotechnologist. 
B)  diagnostic medical sonographer. 
C)  electroneurodiagnostic technologist. 
D)  perfusionist.

Question 15

Which of the following is not a category of compliance for meeting standards of care?

Accepted Answer

A)  Assessment and care of patients 
B)  Orientation, education, and training of staff 
C)  Physicians' rights 
D)  Medical staff qualifications 
A)  Assessment and care of patients 
B)  Orientation, education, and training of staff 
C)  Physicians' rights 
D)  Medical staff qualifications

Question 16

A doctor of chiropractic receives much less training than a medical doctor or doctor of osteopathy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following organizations became the most famous medical school in the world in the 1800s?

Accepted Answer

A)  Royal Society of London 
B)  General Medical Council of Britain 
C)  Geneva Medical College 
D)  Johns Hopkins University 
A)  Royal Society of London 
B)  General Medical Council of Britain 
C)  Geneva Medical College 
D)  Johns Hopkins University

Question 18

________________ was the founder of neonatology.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________________ was the founder of neonatology....

Question 19

Many hospitals are designed as an integrated delivery system (IDS).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A medical doctor who specializes in the treatment of disorders of the eye is called an

Accepted Answer

A)  otolaryngologist. 
B)  optometrist. 
C)  obstetrician. 
D)  ophthalmologist. 
A)  otolaryngologist. 
B)  optometrist. 
C)  obstetrician. 
D)  ophthalmologist.

Exam 2: The Medical Assistant and the Healthcare Team

Holistic refers to the individual parts of the body rather than all of its systems.

Most medical assisting positions are in hospitals.

A registered nurse who administers anesthetics to patients is called a nurse _____________.

An occupational therapist works to help patients regain functions and improve their quality of life.

Koch's ___________ apply to bacteriology in relation to the cause of disease.

What type of registered nurse has advanced training to diagnose and treat common illnesses?

Which procedure was first performed by Dr. Christiaan Barnard?

All of the following are examples of specific tasks that are beyond the scope of practice of medical assistants except one. Which is the exception?

A group of diverse medical and healthcare systems practices and products that are not generally considered part of conventional medicine is called _______________________________.

A method of prioritizing patients so that the most urgent cases receive care first is called

The agency that inspects facilities for workplace safety violations is

Physician assistants are allowed to write prescriptions in most states.

Which scientist first described the manner in which the heart functions as a pump that continually circulates the blood?

The allied health specialist who performs ultrasound diagnostic procedures under the supervision of a physician is called a(n)

Which of the following is not a category of compliance for meeting standards of care?

A doctor of chiropractic receives much less training than a medical doctor or doctor of osteopathy.

Which of the following organizations became the most famous medical school in the world in the 1800s?

________________ was the founder of neonatology.

Many hospitals are designed as an integrated delivery system (IDS).

A medical doctor who specializes in the treatment of disorders of the eye is called an

Competency-Based Education and the Medical Assistant Student

Professional Behavior in the Workplace

Therapeutic Communications

Medicine and Law

Medicine and Ethics

Technology and Written Communication in the Medical Office

Telephone Techniques

Scheduling Appointments and Patient Processing

Daily Operations in the Ambulatory Care Setting

The Health Record

Basics of Diagnostic Coding

Basics of Procedural Coding

Basics of Health Insurance

Medical Billing and Reimbursement

Patient Accounts, Collections, and Practice Management

Banking Services and Procedures

Supervision and Human Resources Management

Medical Practice Marketing and Customer Service

Infection Control

Patient Assessment

Patient Education

Nutrition and Health Promotion

Vital Signs

Assisting With the Primary Physical Examination

Principles of Pharmacology

Pharmacology Math

Administering Medications

Safety and Emergency Practices

Assisting in Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology

Assisting in Dermatology

Assisting in Gastroenterology

Assisting in Urology and Male Reproduction

Assisting in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Assisting in Pediatrics

Assisting in Orthopedic Medicine

Assisting in Neurology and Mental Health

Assisting in Endocrinology

Assisting in Pulmonary Medicine

Assisting in Cardiology

Assisting in Geriatrics

Principles of Electrocardiography

Assisting With Diagnostic Imaging

Assisting in the Clinical Laboratory

Assisting in the Analysis of Urine

Assisting in Blood Collection

Assisting in the Analysis of Blood

Assisting in Microbiology and Immunology

Surgical Supplies and Instruments

Surgical Asepsis and Assisting With Surgical Procedures

Career Development and Life Skills

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