Question 1

Self-esteem comes from knowing that strengths are overcoming weaknesses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Salary cannot seem to be the main concern of the medical assistant during a job interview.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Under what circumstances would it be appropriate to include extracurricular activities on your resume?

Accepted Answer

A) When they are related to the job requirements of the medical assistant 
B) When they demonstrate your ability to organize your time 
C) When you have won awards for achievement in those areas 
D) All of the above 
A) When they are related to the job requirements of the medical assistant 
B) When they demonstrate your ability to organize your time 
C) When you have won awards for achievement in those areas 
D) All of the above

Question 4

Recent trends indicate that a good rule of thumb for preparing a resume is to allow one page for every __________ years of experience.

Accepted Answer

six
6
The standard r

Question 5

When developing career objectives, the medical assistant should ask which of the following questions?

Accepted Answer

A) Where am I today? 
B) Where will I be in 5 years? 
C) What additional skills do I need to get where I want to go? 
D) All of the above are correct. 
A) Where am I today? 
B) Where will I be in 5 years? 
C) What additional skills do I need to get where I want to go? 
D) All of the above are correct.

Question 6

The medical assistant can express interest in a job by __________ a company Web site and using the "Contact us" feature.

Accepted Answer

perusing
After perusing a medical facili

Question 7

There are __________ ways of introducing oneself to an employer without bluntly asking for a job.

Accepted Answer

subtle
The medical a

Question 8

Performance evaluations should be perfect.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Performance __________ rarely give perfect ratings.

Accepted Answer

evaluations
Performance evalua

Question 10

"Having a clear, decisive relevance to the matter at hand" is the definition of subtle.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A(n) __________ is a postponement, especially of a student loan.

Accepted Answer

deferment
Deferments

Question 12

The purpose of the cover letter is to get the employer to look at the resume, and the purpose of the resume it to get the applicant the job.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Medical assisting is a versatile __________ and can lead to many years of satisfying employment.

Accepted Answer

vocation
A vocation

Question 14

Transferable skills, such as the ability to communicate effectively, can be taken from one job to another.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Never list salary __________ on the resume.

Accepted Answer

expectations
Salary expectations should

Question 16

What is the principal difference between the personal inventory and the resume?

Accepted Answer

A) The resume never includes information about extracurricular activities. 
B) The resume contains actual dates of past employment. 
C) The personal inventory does not require regular updating. 
D) The personal inventory contains more complete and detailed information. 
A) The resume never includes information about extracurricular activities. 
B) The resume contains actual dates of past employment. 
C) The personal inventory does not require regular updating. 
D) The personal inventory contains more complete and detailed information.

Question 17

The probationary period for newly hired medical assistants is a time for both the employee and the employer to decide whether the job is a good fit for the individual.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Something that is marked by compact, precise expression is __________.

Accepted Answer

succinct
Something m

Question 19

Mock means to read and mark corrections.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following is the most appropriate expectation for you to have of your externship experience?

Accepted Answer

A) If you do good work, you will be offered employment. 
B) You will feel very prepared to perform any duty assigned to you on the first day. 
C) You will have many opportunities to practice the skills in which you are competent. 
D) You are inexperienced and will be given the lower level office tasks. 
A) If you do good work, you will be offered employment. 
B) You will feel very prepared to perform any duty assigned to you on the first day. 
C) You will have many opportunities to practice the skills in which you are competent. 
D) You are inexperienced and will be given the lower level office tasks.

Exam 58: Career Development and Life Skills

Self-esteem comes from knowing that strengths are overcoming weaknesses.

Salary cannot seem to be the main concern of the medical assistant during a job interview.

Under what circumstances would it be appropriate to include extracurricular activities on your resume?

Recent trends indicate that a good rule of thumb for preparing a resume is to allow one page for every __________ years of experience.

When developing career objectives, the medical assistant should ask which of the following questions?

The medical assistant can express interest in a job by __________ a company Web site and using the "Contact us" feature.

There are __________ ways of introducing oneself to an employer without bluntly asking for a job.

Performance evaluations should be perfect.

Performance __________ rarely give perfect ratings.

"Having a clear, decisive relevance to the matter at hand" is the definition of subtle.

A(n) __________ is a postponement, especially of a student loan.

The purpose of the cover letter is to get the employer to look at the resume, and the purpose of the resume it to get the applicant the job.

Medical assisting is a versatile __________ and can lead to many years of satisfying employment.

Transferable skills, such as the ability to communicate effectively, can be taken from one job to another.

Never list salary __________ on the resume.

What is the principal difference between the personal inventory and the resume?

The probationary period for newly hired medical assistants is a time for both the employee and the employer to decide whether the job is a good fit for the individual.

Something that is marked by compact, precise expression is __________.

Mock means to read and mark corrections.

Which of the following is the most appropriate expectation for you to have of your externship experience?

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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