Question 1

The Medical Assistant (MA) profession arose in the _____ century.&#10;A) 17th&#10;B) 18th&#10;C) 19th&#10;D) 20th

Accepted Answer

The Medical Assistant (MA) profession arose in the 20th century, evolving significantly with advancements in medicine and the increasing complexity of healthcare services.

Question 2

The extension of schooling that MAs must complete is called _____.&#10;A) Clinicals&#10;B) Practicum&#10;C) Internship&#10;D) Externship

Accepted Answer

Externship is the term used for the practical experience that medical assistants must complete as part of their training program.

Question 3

Which profession is considered parallel to registered nurses?&#10;A) Vocational nurses&#10;B) Medical assistants&#10;C) Surgical technologists&#10;D) Patient care technologists

Accepted Answer

Vocational nurses, also known as licensed practical nurses (LPNs) in some regions, work closely with registered nurses (RNs) and doctors to provide patient care. They perform many of the same tasks as RNs but under the supervision of an RN or a doctor, making their profession parallel to that of registered nurses.

Question 4

Which organization accredits medical assisting curriculum?&#10;A) ARMA (American Registry of Medical Assistants)&#10;B) HITECH (Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health)&#10;C) CAAHEP (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs)&#10;D) RMA (Registered Medical Assistant)

Accepted Answer

CAAHEP (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs) is responsible for accrediting medical assisting programs to ensure they meet certain standards of quality and comprehensiveness.

Question 5

Which step would an MA take to change the specialty in which he or she is employed?&#10;A) Apply for an externship&#10;B) Apply for a job&#10;C) Take an examination&#10;D) Present before the board

Accepted Answer

Medical Assistants (MAs) can change their specialty by applying for a job in a new specialty area. There is no specific examination or board presentation required just to change specialties within medical assisting.

Question 6

Which title manages the rest of the team to influence quality care and efficiency in patient care?&#10;A) The lead MA&#10;B) The administrative MA&#10;C) The clinical MA&#10;D) The office manager

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Question 7

Which characteristic is required to be a resourceful MA?&#10;A) Sympathy&#10;B) Multitasking ability&#10;C) Subjectivity&#10;D) Passivity

Accepted Answer

Multitasking ability is essential for a resourceful Medical Assistant (MA) as they often need to handle various tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

Question 8

Which competency is included in the scope of practice of MAs?&#10;A) Microbiology&#10;B) Meaningful Use&#10;C) Interpersonal skills&#10;D) Medical morals

Accepted Answer

Interpersonal skills are included in the scope of practice for Medical Assistants (MAs) as they are essential for effectively communicating with patients and other healthcare team members.

Question 9

Which is an administrative duty carried out by MAs?&#10;A) Taking patient histories&#10;B) Ancillary testing&#10;C) Giving referrals&#10;D) Suture removal

Accepted Answer

Medical assistants often handle administrative tasks such as giving referrals, while the other options are more clinical duties.

Question 10

Which responsibility is mainly that of an administrative MA?&#10;A) Ancillary testing&#10;B) Positioning patients&#10;C) Sterilizing equipment&#10;D) Surgical coordination

Accepted Answer

Administrative medical assistants are primarily responsible for tasks such as scheduling and coordinating surgeries, rather than clinical tasks like testing, positioning, or sterilizing.

Question 11

An associate's degree in medical assisting typically takes _______ months to obtain.&#10;A) 6 to 8&#10;B) 8 to 12&#10;C) 14 to 18&#10;D) 18 to 24

Accepted Answer

The answer of An associate's degree in medical assisting typically...

Question 12

Which credential may be earned by passing a certification examination through The National Healthcare Association?&#10;A) Certified phlebotomy technician (CPT)&#10;B) Certified medical assistant (CMA)&#10;C) Certified clinical assistant (CCA)&#10;D) Registered medical assistant (RMA)

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which credential may be earned by passing...

Question 13

Which of the following is not a typical setting for MAs?&#10;A) Traveling assignment&#10;B) Diagnostic imaging&#10;C) Home health&#10;D) Urgent care

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The answer of Which of the following is not a...

Question 14

Which is a typical clinical responsibility for an MA?&#10;A) Billing and coding&#10;B) Inventory&#10;C) Referrals&#10;D) Vital signs/mensuration

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which is a typical clinical responsibility for...

Question 15

Which legislative incentive may set the tone for salary?&#10;A) Meaningful Use&#10;B) HITECH Act&#10;C) CAAHEP&#10;D) ABHES

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which legislative incentive may set the tone...

Question 16

Which credential may be earned by passing an examination after working for 5 years as an MA?&#10;A) CPR&#10;B) AMT&#10;C) RMA&#10;D) CMA

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which credential may be earned by passing...

Question 17

In which specialty is it more common for Mohs surgeries?&#10;A) Internal medicine&#10;B) Dermatology&#10;C) Cardiology&#10;D) Orthopedics

Accepted Answer

The answer of In which specialty is it more common...

Question 18

Which is a role that evolved from medical assisting?&#10;A) Nursing&#10;B) Billing and coding&#10;C) Pharmacology&#10;D) Anesthesiology

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which is a role that evolved from...

Question 19

What is one of the challenges of becoming an office manager?&#10;A) Prior authorizations&#10;B) Developing rapport&#10;C) Coordinating payroll&#10;D) Minor surgeries

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is one of the challenges of...

Deck 19: Medical Assisting