Question 1

The main benefits from externships and internships are experienced by the:

Accepted Answer

A) externship site and the medical assistant extern 
B) externship site 
C) medical assistant 
D) physician 
A) externship site and the medical assistant extern 
B) externship site 
C) medical assistant 
D) physician

Question 2

A person with a wide range of abilities or skills is said to be __________.

Accepted Answer

versatile
A person w

Question 3

The best way to earn a favorable evaluation on your externship is to:

Accepted Answer

A) show integrity and practice high ethical standards 
B) be friendly with your supervisor and other senior staff members and keep co-workers at a distance 
C) impress the physician with your knowledge about medicine 
D) show your willingness to help by performing tasks that have not been assigned to you, even if your regular duties are not yet completed 
A) show integrity and practice high ethical standards 
B) be friendly with your supervisor and other senior staff members and keep co-workers at a distance 
C) impress the physician with your knowledge about medicine 
D) show your willingness to help by performing tasks that have not been assigned to you, even if your regular duties are not yet completed

Question 4

The name of the AAMA's bimonthly journal is __________.

Accepted Answer

CMA Today

Question 5

The medical assistant should consider which of these factors when seeking employment?

Accepted Answer

A) Pay rate 
B) Benefits 
C) Perks 
D) All of the above 
A) Pay rate 
B) Benefits 
C) Perks 
D) All of the above

Question 6

Individuals working in the medical assisting field have a mandatory retirement age.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Complete the missing word from the Medical Assistant's Creed.
I aspire to render greater __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Complete the missing word from the Medical...

Question 8

Complete the missing word from the Medical Assistant's Creed.
I believe in the __________ and purposes of the profession of medical assisting.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Complete the missing word from the Medical...

Question 9

The Department of Labor publication that forecasts occupational trends is called the __________.

Accepted Answer

Occupational Outlook Handbook

Question 10

A type of on-the-job training that allows student medical assistants to put their skills to use before graduation is called a(n) __________.

Accepted Answer

externship
The externship is a

Exam 3: The Medical Assisting Profession

The main benefits from externships and internships are experienced by the:

A person with a wide range of abilities or skills is said to be __________.

The best way to earn a favorable evaluation on your externship is to:

The name of the AAMA's bimonthly journal is __________.

The medical assistant should consider which of these factors when seeking employment?

Individuals working in the medical assisting field have a mandatory retirement age.

Complete the missing word from the Medical Assistant's Creed. I aspire to render greater __________.

Complete the missing word from the Medical Assistant's Creed. I believe in the __________ and purposes of the profession of medical assisting.

The Department of Labor publication that forecasts occupational trends is called the __________.

A type of on-the-job training that allows student medical assistants to put their skills to use before graduation is called a(n) __________.

Becoming a Successful Student

The Healthcare Industry

Professional Behavior in the Workplace

Interpersonal Skills and Human Behavior

Medicine and Ethics

Medicine and Law

Computer Concepts

Telephone Techniques

Scheduling Appointments

Patient Reception and Processing

Office Environment and Daily Operations

Written Communications and Mail Processing

The Paper Medical Record Formerly Medical Records Management

The Electronic Medical Record

Health Information Management

Privacy in the Physicians Office

Basics of Diagnostic Coding

Basics of Procedural Coding

Basics of Health Insurance

The Health Insurance Claim Form

Professional Fees, Billing, and Collecting

Banking Services and Procedures

Financial and Practice Management

Medical Practice Management and Human Resources

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

Emergency Preparedness and Assisting With Medical Emergencies

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 Phlebotomy

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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