Question 1

The requirements for a specific job should be compared with the __________ listed on the medical assistant's resume.

Accepted Answer

skills
The skills on

Question 2

Salary expectations should be listed on the resume.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Consequences or something produced by a cause are called __________.

Accepted Answer

ramifications
Ramifi

Question 4

Which of the following can be determined from the resume?

Accepted Answer

A) Your dependability 
B) Your loyalty to the employer 
C) Your ability to work as a team member 
D) The extent of your clinical and administrative experience 
A) Your dependability 
B) Your loyalty to the employer 
C) Your ability to work as a team member 
D) The extent of your clinical and administrative experience

Question 5

The demands of the medical profession make it an often stressful environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Goal setting is unimportant once the medical assistant has secured a job.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

It is a good idea to include a photograph with a resume.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

It is usually appropriate to include all of the following items in your resume except:

Accepted Answer

A) your salary history and current requirements 
B) your professional employment objective 
C) an employment history that is not related to the medical field 
D) education that was not related to medical assistant training 
A) your salary history and current requirements 
B) your professional employment objective 
C) an employment history that is not related to the medical field 
D) education that was not related to medical assistant training

Question 9

The medical assistant must exercise __________ and not respond in kind to patients who are disagreeable.

Accepted Answer

self-control
A medical assista

Question 10

There should be no __________ on a resume.

Accepted Answer

errors
Err

Question 11

The cover letter:

Accepted Answer

A) is always optional 
B) should only be sent when an interview has been arranged 
C) should always be sent along with a resume 
D) should be approximately two pages long 
A) is always optional 
B) should only be sent when an interview has been arranged 
C) should always be sent along with a resume 
D) should be approximately two pages long

Question 12

Be willing to __________ oneself at networking events and collect business cards.

Accepted Answer

introduce
The medical assistan

Question 13

For which of the following reasons might a person not get hired after an interview?

Accepted Answer

A) Poor personal appearance 
B) Overbearing personality 
C) Making excuses for poor performance 
D) All of the above 
A) Poor personal appearance 
B) Overbearing personality 
C) Making excuses for poor performance 
D) All of the above

Question 14

__________ skills are the abilities the medical assistant needs to perform the job.

Accepted Answer

Job
Job skills are the abiliti

Question 15

It is helpful to conduct __________ interviews for practice.

Accepted Answer

mock
Mock interviews

Question 16

The __________ period is a time for the new medical assistant to become oriented to the facility.

Accepted Answer

probationary
Probationary periods usuall

Question 17

When applying for a position for which you are qualified, which of the following actions would most likely increase your chances of getting hired?

Accepted Answer

A) Writing a polite note thanking the employer for the interview 
B) Making frequent telephone calls to express your interest in the position 
C) Getting to know the office staff at the site where you wish to work 
D) Not inquiring about salary or work hours at the interview 
A) Writing a polite note thanking the employer for the interview 
B) Making frequent telephone calls to express your interest in the position 
C) Getting to know the office staff at the site where you wish to work 
D) Not inquiring about salary or work hours at the interview

Question 18

To correct by removing errors is to __________.

Accepted Answer

rectify
To correct b

Question 19

Postponing the repayment of a student loan is called deferment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Two weeks' notice should be given before a person leaves a job.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 58: Career Development and Life Skills

The requirements for a specific job should be compared with the __________ listed on the medical assistant's resume.

Salary expectations should be listed on the resume.

Consequences or something produced by a cause are called __________.

Which of the following can be determined from the resume?

The demands of the medical profession make it an often stressful environment.

Goal setting is unimportant once the medical assistant has secured a job.

It is a good idea to include a photograph with a resume.

It is usually appropriate to include all of the following items in your resume except:

The medical assistant must exercise __________ and not respond in kind to patients who are disagreeable.

There should be no __________ on a resume.

The cover letter:

Be willing to __________ oneself at networking events and collect business cards.

For which of the following reasons might a person not get hired after an interview?

__________ skills are the abilities the medical assistant needs to perform the job.

It is helpful to conduct __________ interviews for practice.

The __________ period is a time for the new medical assistant to become oriented to the facility.

When applying for a position for which you are qualified, which of the following actions would most likely increase your chances of getting hired?

To correct by removing errors is to __________.

Postponing the repayment of a student loan is called deferment.

Two weeks' notice should be given before a person leaves a job.

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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