Question 1

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 2

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

Accepted Answer

skills
The skills on

Question 3

When are performance appraisals usually done?

Accepted Answer

A)  First day of a new job 
B)  After the initial probationary period 
C)  Annually 
D)  Quarterly 
E)  Both B and C 
A)  First day of a new job 
B)  After the initial probationary period 
C)  Annually 
D)  Quarterly 
E)  Both B and C

Question 4

The medical assistant should tell his or her personal __________ when graduation is near, because job leads might be discovered using this source.

Accepted Answer

physician
The medical assistant should t

Question 5

The medical assistant should make the résumé as general as possible so that it will fit a multitude of job opportunities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Performance evaluations should be perfect.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Remember to be completely __________ when completing a job application and résumé.

Accepted Answer

honest
Always be hon

Question 8

The exchange of information or services among individuals, groups, or institutions is known as __________.

Accepted Answer

networking
Networkin

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

vocation
A vocation

Question 10

It is smart to resign from a job to try to get an increase in salary.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

__________ each résumé to get better results during the job search.

Accepted Answer

Target
Targeted résu

Question 12

Networking is the exchange of information or services among individuals, groups, or institutions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The Internet is one of the most important tools the medical assistant can use to find out about job opportunities and information on healthcare facilities in the area.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The school career placement office is a great resource for the student's job search.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Medical assistants must evaluate their own __________ and weaknesses.

Accepted Answer

strengths
Medical as

Question 17

Mock means to read and mark corrections.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

To correct by removing errors is to __________.

Accepted Answer

rectify
To correct b

Question 20

Which of the following résumé formats focuses on the person's employment history, bulleting out the job duties for each position?

Accepted Answer

A)  Chronological 
B)  Combination 
C)  Functional 
D)  Targeted 
A)  Chronological 
B)  Combination 
C)  Functional 
D)  Targeted

Exam 51: Career Development and Life Skills

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

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

When are performance appraisals usually done?

The medical assistant should tell his or her personal __________ when graduation is near, because job leads might be discovered using this source.

The medical assistant should make the résumé as general as possible so that it will fit a multitude of job opportunities.

Performance evaluations should be perfect.

Remember to be completely __________ when completing a job application and résumé.

The exchange of information or services among individuals, groups, or institutions is known as __________.

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

It is smart to resign from a job to try to get an increase in salary.

__________ each résumé to get better results during the job search.

Networking is the exchange of information or services among individuals, groups, or institutions.

The Internet is one of the most important tools the medical assistant can use to find out about job opportunities and information on healthcare facilities in the area.

The school career placement office is a great resource for the student's job search.

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

Medical assistants must evaluate their own __________ and weaknesses.

Mock means to read and mark corrections.

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

To correct by removing errors is to __________.

Which of the following résumé formats focuses on the person's employment history, bulleting out the job duties for each position?

Competency-Based Education and the Medical Assistant Student

The Medical Assistant and the Healthcare Team

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

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