Question 1

Who is responsible for documenting competencies learned by medical assisting students?

Accepted Answer

A)   The educational institution
B)   The student
C)   The certifying body, such as AAMA or AMT
D)   OSHA
E)   US Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics A

Question 2

Which of the following is not a professional organization and, in fact, avoids allegiance to any specific professional organization or association?

Accepted Answer

A)   National Center for Competency Testing
B)   National Healthcareer Association
C)   American Association of Medical Assistants
D)   National Association for Health Professionals
E)   American Medical Technologists A

Question 3

Communicating with other health professionals, also called ________, can help you improve yourself professionally.

Accepted Answer

networking

Question 4

Kendra works as a medical assistant at Baker Medical Associates, a group of five physicians. She has been asked to help the physicians analyze the practice and suggest potential areas for improvement. This task would be classified as an ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   entry-level administrative duty
B)   entry-level clinical duty
C)   entry-level general duty
D)   advanced administrative duty
E)   advanced clinical duty

Question 5

A medical assistant who becomes credentialed as a Registered Medical Assistant automatically becomes a member of ________.

Accepted Answer

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Question 6

Which of the following organizations offers certification exams for Phlebotomy Technician, EKG Technician, and Medical Transcriptionist?

Accepted Answer

A)   American Association of Medical Assistants
B)   American Medical Technologists
C)   Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools
D)   National Association for Health Professionals
E)   National Healthcareer Association

Question 7

Jeannine is a medical assistant at the outpatient center of a local hospital. She is responsible for explaining treatment procedures to patients, within her scope of practice. This task would be classified as an ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   entry-level laboratory duty
B)   entry-level clinical duty
C)   entry-level general duty
D)   advanced laboratory duty
E)   advanced clinical duty

Question 8

Which organization accredits private postsecondary institutions and programs that prepare students for entry into the medical assisting profession?

Accepted Answer

A)   Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
B)   National Center for Competency Testing
C)   National Association for Health Professionals
D)   National Healthcareer Association
E)   Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools

Question 9

Jerome has been a medical assistant at Harrison Hospital South for several years and is now looking for an opportunity to expand his career options. In his spare time, he coaches a Little League baseball team, and he loves sports of all types. His medical assisting knowledge has made him more aware of body mechanics and how the musculoskeletal system is involved in various sports. Which of the following specialties might Jerome want to pursue?

Accepted Answer

A)   Podiatric medical assistant
B)   Ophthalmic medical assistant
C)   Orthopedic medical assistant
D)   Pharmacy medical assistant
E)   Geriatric medical assistant

Question 10

What role is the medical assistant performing when helping patients through the confusing healthcare system and ensuring the patient's treatment needs are met?

Accepted Answer

A)   Patient mentor
B)   Patient advocate
C)   Healthcare assistant
D)   Healthcare manager
E)   Patient advisor

Question 11

The purpose of accreditation of medical assisting programs is to ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   ensure that medical assisting programs provide a competency-based education
B)   set maximum standards of practice for medical assisting programs
C)   determine what courses are taught in medical assisting programs
D)   establish organizations for medical assistants
E)   prevent medical assistants from being sued for malpractice

Question 12

Who is eligible to take the AAMA's certification examination?

Accepted Answer

A)   Anyone who has a high school diploma or the equivalent
B)   Medical assistants who have been working in the field for a minimum of 5 years
C)   Students who have completed a CAAHEP- or ABHES-accredited medical assisting program
D)   Anyone who holds a current CPR card
E)   Medical assistants who have passed the AMT certification exam

Question 13

Advanced technology, implementation of cost-effective medicine, and the ________ population have resulted in an increased demand for healthcare services and an increase in job opportunities for medical assistants.

Accepted Answer

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Question 14

Professional associations set high ________ for quality and performance in a profession.

Accepted Answer

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Question 15

Which of the following does not typically offer formal programs in medical assisting?

Accepted Answer

A)   Postsecondary vocational schools
B)   Vocational-technical high schools
C)   Four-year colleges and universities
D)   Local chambers of commerce
E)   Community and junior colleges

Question 16

Which organization awards the CMA credential?

Accepted Answer

A)   American Medical Technologists
B)   National Healthcareer Association
C)   American Association of Medical Assistants
D)   National Association for Health Professionals
E)   National Center for Competency Testing

Question 17

Even before you begin your training as a healthcare professional, you can gain experience in a healthcare profession by joining a ________ program.

Accepted Answer

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Question 18

Formal training programs in medical assisting ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   are offered only at 2-year colleges
B)   can be replaced by on-the-job training
C)   must be approved by the AAMA or AMT
D)   last 9 months to 2 years and award a certificate, diploma, or associate degree
E)   are offered only online

Question 19

Which of the following is not a benefit of joining a professional association?

Accepted Answer

A)   Networking with other health professionals
B)   Achieving career goals
C)   Scoring higher on exams
D)   Furthering the medical profession
E)   Gaining opportunities for continuing education

Question 20

A medical assistant who can adapt to ________ and is continually learning will be in high demand.

Accepted Answer

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Exam 1: Introduction to Medical Assisting