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Chapter 1 The Medical Assisting Profession
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1Which of the following is the most important reason to be able to communicate effectively with patients and keep them informed?
- AEducate patients about disease
- BRetain patients
- CMake patients feel more comfortable and less threatened
- DMake patients like the staff better
2Which of the following attributes of a medical assistant does NOT identify a true professional?
- ADependability
- BEmpathy
- CAbility to communicate
- DInflexibility
3 Which of the following organizations allows one to use the initials CMA (AAMA), which are awarded upon successful completion of their credentialing examination?
- AAMT
- BCAAHEP
- CAMA
- DAAMA
4Which of the following will keep the medical assistant current in knowledge in the years to come and will serve as testimony of a commitment to professionalism?
- ADependability
- BInitiative
- CContinuing education
- DEmpathy
5Which of the following best describes the primary characteristic of the certified medical assistant to the physician employer in the ambulatory care setting?
- ABroad range of administrative and clinical skills
- BAbility to work under nurses
- CNeed for fewer trained personnel
- DAdvances in specialization
6The AAMA policy stating that any candidate for the AAMA Certification Examination be a graduate of a CAAHEP- or ABHES-accredited program was made for which of the following benefits?
- ASafeguard the quality of care to the consumer
- BContinue to promote the identity and stature of the profession
- CEnsure the CMA (AAMA)’s role in the rapidly evolving health care delivery system
- DAll of the above
7Which of the following is NOT a benefit of a practicum to the medical assistant student?
- AThe staff can observe the student before employment.
- BThe student has the ability to apply knowledge and skill in a real-world medical setting.
- CThe student can understand that more than one acceptable method of performance may exist.
- DThe student can begin to establish a network of support through colleagues.
8To ensure the highest quality medical assistant education and employment preparedness, standards and guidelines were set through which of the following organizations?
- AAAMA
- BAMT
- CCAAHEP
- DAMA
9Which of the following qualities does a medical assistant who continually must be asked to do things upon finishing an assigned task need to develop?
- AFlexibility
- BDependability
- CInitiative
- DEffective communication
10Which of the following qualities does a medical assistant who continually asks to leave early to go to other appointments need to develop?
- AFlexibility
- BDependability
- CInitiative
- DEffective communication
11Which of the following is NOT a level in the AAMA membership?
- ARegional
- BState
- CLocal
- DNational
12Which of the following best describes the reason a medical assistant should ensure good personal hygiene?
- ADemonstrate a professional appearance
- BProtect clothing from materials
- CProtect patients from dirty clothes
- DMinimize body injury
13Mrs. L. came into the office for her stitches to be removed by the medical assistant as scheduled. Mrs. L. said she had a fever and would need to see the physician. What is the primary personal attribute you need to deal with this situation?
- AFlexibility
- BDependability
- CInitiative
- DEffective communication
14Which of the following courses is NOT included in an accredited medical assistant program?
- AAdministrative courses
- BClinical courses
- CGeneral courses
- DAccounting courses
15Your friend asks you what kind of “clinical” courses you are taking. Which of the following would NOT be included on that list?
- AUrine and blood testing in the laboratory
- BAnatomy and physiology
- CPharmacology/administration of medications
- DAssisting with minor surgery
16Why do you need a credential?
- AA credential allows you to work in your state.
- BA credential is required for graduation.
- CA credential signifies recognition of competency.
- DA credential guarantees a job.
17Which of the following is NOT one of the three terms used to define the transition period between the classroom and actual employment for the medical assistant?
- APracticum
- BResidency
- CExternship
- DInternship
18 The CARE bill set specific requirements that needed to be met by all persons performing medical imaging procedures. On which of the following dates was the bill introduced to the senate?
- AMarch 1, 2007
- BJanuary 1, 2007
- CMarch 30, 2007
- DJanuary 30, 2007
19Which of the following is NOT an expectation of a student at their practicum site?
- APunctuality
- BOpenness to criticism
- CPay
- DMindfulness of patient confidentiality
20An individual who graduated from a CAAHEP-accredited medical assistant program and successfully passes the certification exam through the AMT has earned which of the following credentials?
- ACMA (AAMA)
- BCMAS
- CCMA
- DRMA
21Which of the following does a license do?
- AProtects the practitioner from
lawsuits - BIndicates that a student has completed his practicum.
- CDefines scope of practice
- DIndicates that a student meets the criteria outlined in the CARE
bill
- AProtects the practitioner from
22Which of the following does regulation NOT ensure?
- ACompetence of health care providers
- BMinimum standard of skill
- CLimiting of performance of certain procedures to a specific occupation
- DMinimal standard of empathy and
initiative
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