Question 1

Failure to pay a financial obligation is called a ramification.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

__________ skills can be taken from one job to another.

Accepted Answer

Transferable
Transferable skills can be taken from one job to another, such as the ability to lead or manage other people.

Question 3

The patient knows if a medical assistant is not __________ in his or her care and concern.

Accepted Answer

genuine
A genuine person is one who expresses sincerity and honest feeling toward others.

Question 4

__________ with employers should begin before graduation.

Accepted Answer

Contact
Contact with employers does not

Question 5

To rectify means to remove errors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

If you prepare a chronologic list of events, this means that they are organized in:

Accepted Answer

A) the order in which they occurred 
B) strict alphabetic order 
C) the order of importance 
D) the order of easiest to most difficult 
A) the order in which they occurred 
B) strict alphabetic order 
C) the order of importance 
D) the order of easiest to most difficult

Question 7

The four phases of the job interview process include preparation, the actual interview, follow-up, and negotiation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

__________ comments help the medical assistant perform better and take on more responsibility.

Accepted Answer

Constructive
Constructive comm

Question 9

A person with __________ is motivated, able to express love, and capable of handling criticism.

Accepted Answer

self-esteem
A person with self

Question 10

The medical assistant should make every effort not to miss a day of work during the probationary period.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Newspaper ads for available positions usually produce only a few applications or resumes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following is the best job search method?

Accepted Answer

A) Employment agencies 
B) Networking 
C) Mailing resumes 
D) Newspaper ads 
A) Employment agencies 
B) Networking 
C) Mailing resumes 
D) Newspaper ads

Question 13

Having a clear, decisive relevance to the matter at hand is being __________.

Accepted Answer

pertinent
If a thing

Question 14

Students may lose future income tax refunds if they do not repay their student loans.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

It is helpful to list goals in a(n) __________ place at home.

Accepted Answer

prominent
Listing goals in a p

Question 16

Follow-up calls should be limited to no more than __________ per week.

Accepted Answer

two
2
Do not call em

Question 17

The most effective way to conduct a search for employment is to:

Accepted Answer

A) approach potential employers only when you feel completely confident about your skills 
B) devote time and attention to it as if it were a job 
C) ask the placement office at your school to set up interviews for you 
D) apply only for positions that seem perfectly suited to your preferences 
A) approach potential employers only when you feel completely confident about your skills 
B) devote time and attention to it as if it were a job 
C) ask the placement office at your school to set up interviews for you 
D) apply only for positions that seem perfectly suited to your preferences

Question 18

When conducting the job search, the medical assistant may want to write a brief __________ of the ideal medical assisting job.

Accepted Answer

synopsis
Writing a synopsis of

Question 19

Cold calling is never an effective job search method.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following interview questions should not be asked in an interview?

Accepted Answer

A) Tell me about yourself. 
B) Whom do you most admire? 
C) Who takes care of your children while you work? 
D) Why would you be successful in this position? 
A) Tell me about yourself. 
B) Whom do you most admire? 
C) Who takes care of your children while you work? 
D) Why would you be successful in this position?

Exam 58: Career Development and Life Skills

Failure to pay a financial obligation is called a ramification.

__________ skills can be taken from one job to another.

The patient knows if a medical assistant is not __________ in his or her care and concern.

__________ with employers should begin before graduation.

To rectify means to remove errors.

If you prepare a chronologic list of events, this means that they are organized in:

The four phases of the job interview process include preparation, the actual interview, follow-up, and negotiation.

__________ comments help the medical assistant perform better and take on more responsibility.

A person with __________ is motivated, able to express love, and capable of handling criticism.

The medical assistant should make every effort not to miss a day of work during the probationary period.

Newspaper ads for available positions usually produce only a few applications or resumes.

Which of the following is the best job search method?

Having a clear, decisive relevance to the matter at hand is being __________.

Students may lose future income tax refunds if they do not repay their student loans.

It is helpful to list goals in a(n) __________ place at home.

Follow-up calls should be limited to no more than __________ per week.

The most effective way to conduct a search for employment is to:

When conducting the job search, the medical assistant may want to write a brief __________ of the ideal medical assisting job.

Cold calling is never an effective job search method.

Which of the following interview questions should not be asked in an interview?

Becoming a Successful Student

The Healthcare Industry

The Medical Assisting Profession

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

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