Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The Father of Medicine contributed which of the following to medicine?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dissection techniques 
B)  More than 500 treatises 
C)  Hippocratic Oath 
D)  Robotics 
A)  Dissection techniques 
B)  More than 500 treatises 
C)  Hippocratic Oath 
D)  Robotics

Question 3

Which legislation most affects the quality of laboratory reports and results?

Accepted Answer

A)  OSHA 
B)  CLIA 
C)  CDC 
D)  WHO 
A)  OSHA 
B)  CLIA 
C)  CDC 
D)  WHO

Question 4

Match the NIH agency with its role(s) in medical assisting. (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Establishing regulations to protect individuals in the workplace 
B)  Clearinghouse for information and statistics associated with healthcare 
C)  Child services, including immunizations 
D)  Supports and conducts biomedical research 
E)  Establishes regulations that affect all healthcare facilities
F) Provides funding for research projects
G) Development of the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard
H) Oversight of Medicare and Medicaid programs 
A)  Establishing regulations to protect individuals in the workplace 
B)  Clearinghouse for information and statistics associated with healthcare 
C)  Child services, including immunizations 
D)  Supports and conducts biomedical research 
E)  Establishes regulations that affect all healthcare facilities
F) Provides funding for research projects
G) Development of the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard
H) Oversight of Medicare and Medicaid programs

Question 5

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 6

The organization that is a clearinghouse for information and statistics associated with healthcare is the

Accepted Answer

A)  CDC. 
B)  USAMRIID. 
C)  WHO. 
D)  DHHS. 
A)  CDC. 
B)  USAMRIID. 
C)  WHO. 
D)  DHHS.

Question 7

Podiatrists care for the patient's __________.

Accepted Answer

feet
Podiatrists are

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

anesthetist
A nurse anesthetis

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

postulates
Koch's postulates a

Question 10

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 11

_____________ are important points or groups of statistical values that indicate the quality of care provided in a healthcare institution.

Accepted Answer

Indicators
Indicator

Question 12

Physician assistants are allowed to write prescriptions in most states.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The National Library of Medicine is part of what organization?

Accepted Answer

A)  USAMRIID 
B)  CDC 
C)  NIH 
D)  WHO 
A)  USAMRIID 
B)  CDC 
C)  NIH 
D)  WHO

Question 14

Which two scientists developed a vaccine that brought polio under control?

Accepted Answer

A)  Helen Taussig and Alfred Blalock 
B)  Albert Sabin and Jonas Salk 
C)  Alexander Fleming and Howard Florey 
D)  Walter Reed and Sir Frederick Grant Banting 
A)  Helen Taussig and Alfred Blalock 
B)  Albert Sabin and Jonas Salk 
C)  Alexander Fleming and Howard Florey 
D)  Walter Reed and Sir Frederick Grant Banting

Exam 2: The Medical Assistant and the Healthcare Team

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

The Father of Medicine contributed which of the following to medicine?

Which legislation most affects the quality of laboratory reports and results?

Match the NIH agency with its role(s) in medical assisting. (Select all that apply.)

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

The organization that is a clearinghouse for information and statistics associated with healthcare is the

Podiatrists care for the patient's __________.

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

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

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?

_____________ are important points or groups of statistical values that indicate the quality of care provided in a healthcare institution.

Physician assistants are allowed to write prescriptions in most states.

The National Library of Medicine is part of what organization?

Which two scientists developed a vaccine that brought polio under control?

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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