Question 1

The National Healthcareer Association (NHA) offers and is dedicated to which of the following?

Accepted Answer

The National Healthcareer Association (NHA) offers and is dedicated to all three options listed: national certification exams for healthcare professionals, guidelines for national certification competencies/standards, and a continuing education program.

Question 2

Which of the following best describes the purpose of certification for medical assistants?

Accepted Answer

Certification for medical assistants exists to ensure that individuals working as medical assistants meet a certain standard of professional competence. It is not meant to set standards for clinical practice, all schools, or providers.

Question 3

All newly certified and recertified CMAs will be current through the end of the calendar month of the initial certification or most recent recertification for how many months?

Accepted Answer

Certified Management Accountants (CMAs) are current for 60 months, or 5 years, from the end of the month of their initial certification or most recent recertification.

Question 4

Which of the following is the number of continuing education units required by the American Association of Medical Assistants to recertify the Certified Medical Assistant credential?

Accepted Answer

The American Association of Medical Assistants requires 60 continuing education units for the recertification of the Certified Medical Assistant credential.

Question 5

New industry standards require that each NHA-certified health care professional complete at least how many CE credits every 2 years to keep certification current?

Accepted Answer

NHA-certified health care professionals are required to complete at least 10 continuing education (CE) credits every 2 years to maintain their certification.

Question 6

Which of the following is the name of the official bimonthly magazine of the American Association of Medical Assistants for certified medical assistants?

Accepted Answer

CMA Today is the official bimonthly magazine of the American Association of Medical Assistants for certified medical assistants. Choice A (Certified Medical Assistant News) and D (Professional Medical Assistant) are not the correct names of the magazine, and choice C (American Medical News) is a different publication altogether, focused on physicians and the healthcare industry in general.

Question 7

Annie is taking the CMA (AAMA) examination and is worried because she has no training in legal issues and needs a resource.Which of the following describes her best resource for this information pertinent to the medical office?

Accepted Answer

The current medical assisting textbook is the best resource for Annie to learn about legal issues pertinent to the medical office, as it would provide comprehensive, relevant, and up-to-date information tailored to her profession.

Question 8

Which of the following organizations awards the Certified Medical Assistant credential?

Accepted Answer

The American Association of Medical Assistants awards the Certified Medical Assistant credential.

Question 9

Which of the following sections of the certification examination for medical assistants through the American Association of Medical Assistants includes patient preparation and assisting with the provider, preparing and administering medications, and collecting and processing specimens?

Accepted Answer

The clinical section of the certification examination for medical assistants covers patient preparation and assisting with the provider, preparing and administering medications, and collecting and processing specimens.

Question 10

Annie is worried because she knows that the CMA (AAMA) examination includes legal issues.Which of the following sections of the examination includes legal issues?

Accepted Answer

The General section of the CMA (AAMA) examination includes legal issues, along with other topics such as medical terminology and anatomy.

Question 11

Which of the following best describes the advantage of having study partner(s) when studying for the certification examination?

Accepted Answer

Study partners can provide accountability for keeping to a planned study schedule, ensuring that both individuals remain motivated to study and stay on track to meet their goals. While they may also assist in determining study topics and quizzes, this is not necessarily the primary advantage of having a study partner. Similarly, although studying with a partner may increase motivation and decrease procrastination, it may not necessarily force a person to study. Finally, study partners may indirectly aid in determining the best time to sit for an exam, but this is not necessarily their primary function.

Question 12

Which of the following sections of the certification examination for medical assistants through the American Association of Medical Assistants includes medical terminology and anatomy and physiology?

Accepted Answer

The "General" section of the certification examination for medical assistants includes medical terminology and anatomy and physiology.

Question 13

Continuing education for the RMA is available through which of the following publications?

Accepted Answer

The Journal of Continuing Education Topics & Issues is a publication that offers continuing education opportunities for RMAs (Registered Medical Assistants), providing them with the latest information and studies in the medical field to help maintain their certification and enhance their professional skills.

Question 14

Which of the following best describes a group of practicing medical assistants, providers, and medical assisting educators from across the United States who write items for the American Associations of Medical Assistants' certification examination?

Accepted Answer

A Task Force for Test Construction is a group of professionals who collaborate to create test items for an examination. The American Association of Medical Assistants' certification examination is created by such a task force comprised of medical assistants, providers, and medical assisting educators from across the United States. The other options are not relevant to this specific situation.

Question 15

Which of the following is the number of test questions on the sample examination included in the Candidates Guide to the AAMA Certification Examination?

Accepted Answer

The Candidates Guide to the AAMA Certification Examination includes a sample examination with 120 test questions.

Question 16

Which of the following is the minimum number of years of work experience in the profession of medical assisting without formal training required for eligibility to sit for the Registered Medical Assistant examination?

Accepted Answer

According to the American Medical Technologists, the minimum number of years of work experience in the profession of medical assisting without formal training required for eligibility to sit for the Registered Medical Assistant examination is 5 years.

Question 17

Which of the following is a correct statement about the CMA certification examination application process?

Accepted Answer

Incomplete applications are returned to the applicant, which is a standard procedure to ensure all necessary information is provided before processing.

Question 18

When must a student enroll as an AAMA member to be eligible for the reduced student rate?

Accepted Answer

In order to be eligible for the reduced student rate, a student must enroll as an AAMA member before graduation. Once the student has graduated, they are no longer considered a student and will not be eligible for the reduced rate.

Question 19

An applicant taking the certification exam offered through NHA must have either a high school diploma, or its equivalency, and have recently worked in the field of certification for a minimum of how many years as a full-time employee?

Accepted Answer

The National Healthcareer Association (NHA) typically requires applicants to have a high school diploma or its equivalent and to have worked in the field related to the certification for a minimum of 1 year as a full-time employee. This requirement ensures that applicants have both the educational background and practical experience necessary for certification.

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT an appropriate action in forming a successful study group?

Accepted Answer

While it is important to build rapport and a sense of camaraderie within the group, including too much casual conversation can be counterproductive and eat into valuable study time. It is better to establish a specific agenda and time limit for each session to ensure maximum productivity.

Quiz 46: Preparing for Medical Assisting Credentials