Question 1

​Match the following description of how to project a professional appearance to the description.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
-​Keep it clean and away from your face;if it is long,it should be worn up or fastened back

Accepted Answer

The description pertains to maintaining a professional appearance by managing one's hair, suggesting it should be clean, kept away from the face, and if long, worn up or fastened back.

Question 2

​Match the following description of how to project a professional appearance to the description.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
-​Keep your fingernails manicured and cut well below the fingertips

Accepted Answer

Keeping your fingernails manicured and cut well below the fingertips is a part of hand care, which is essential for projecting a professional appearance.

Question 3

​The clinical side of medical assisting has a natural progression.Match what takes priority when working in a clinical capacity with the description.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
-​Learning to anticipate when a patient might need a special procedure performed is a good skill to cultivate

Accepted Answer

Learning to anticipate when a patient might need a special procedure performed is a good skill to cultivate, as it allows the medical assistant to prepare for the procedure and ensure that the patient is comfortable and informed.

Question 4

​Match the following description of how to project a professional appearance to the description.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
-​Start each day with an aseptic hand wash,paying close attention to nails

Accepted Answer

Hand care is the process of taking care of one's hands, including the nails.

Question 5

​Match the following description of how to project a professional appearance to the description.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
-​Pay attention to the undergarments you wear beneath the uniform so that they do not show through the fabric of your uniform and that t-shirts or other long-sleeved shirts look professional

Accepted Answer

Choosing the right undergarments that do not show through your uniform and ensuring that any additional layers like t-shirts or long-sleeved shirts look professional are part of maintaining proper attire. This ensures a neat and professional appearance.

Question 6

​Match the following description of how to project a professional appearance to the description.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
-​The ease with which you move around reflects your poise and confidence

Accepted Answer

Posture is closely related to how confidently and easily one moves around, reflecting poise and self-assurance. Proper posture not only contributes to a professional appearance but also conveys confidence to others.

Question 7

​Match the following description of how to project a professional appearance to the description.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
-​Brush and floss your teeth at least twice a day;use mouthwash or breath mints when necessary

Accepted Answer

Maintaining oral hygiene by brushing and flossing regularly, and using mouthwash or breath mints to ensure fresh breath, falls under the category of cleanliness to project a professional appearance.

Question 8

​Which of the following will not assist you in being more efficient with your time?

Accepted Answer

Being a perfectionist for tasks that don't require your best effort can actually waste time and reduce efficiency, as it diverts time and energy from higher-priority tasks that may benefit more from such attention.

Question 9

​The clinical side of medical assisting has a natural progression.Match what takes priority when working in a clinical capacity with the description.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
-​Assisting the provider with emergencies and procedures

Accepted Answer

Assisting the provider with emergencies and procedures is considered the first priority in a clinical setting to ensure patient safety and effective response to immediate health needs.

Question 10

​The clinical side of medical assisting has a natural progression.Match what takes priority when working in a clinical capacity with the description.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
-​When a room becomes vacant,clean and prepare it for the next patient

Accepted Answer

Cleaning and preparing a room for the next patient is typically a second priority after immediate patient care needs are addressed.

Question 11

​Match the following description of how to project a professional appearance to the description.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
-​Uniform shoes should be kept clean and have clean shoestrings;hose must not have runs

Accepted Answer

Uniform shoes and hose are part of proper attire, which involves maintaining a neat and professional appearance.

Question 12

​The clinical side of medical assisting has a natural progression.Match what takes priority when working in a clinical capacity with the description.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
-​Calling back patients with test results,calling in prescriptions per the provider's order,and so on

Accepted Answer

The answer of ​The clinical side of medical assisting has...

Question 13

​The clinical side of medical assisting has a natural progression.Match what takes priority when working in a clinical capacity with the description.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
-​Working on pending files that have tasks

Accepted Answer

The answer of ​The clinical side of medical assisting has...

Question 14

​Match the following description of how to project a professional appearance to the description.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
-​When uniforms are required,they should be clean and free of wrinkles and fit well

Accepted Answer

The description pertains to "proper attire," emphasizing the importance of wearing uniforms that are clean, wrinkle-free, and well-fitted, which is essential for projecting a professional appearance.

Question 15

​Which of the following is not considered a positive personal trait?

Accepted Answer

Sharing information on social networking sites is not inherently a positive personal trait, as it can sometimes lead to oversharing or privacy issues. Friendly attitude, genuine smile, and being perceived as a professional are generally considered positive personal traits.

Question 16

​The clinical side of medical assisting has a natural progression.Match what takes priority when working in a clinical capacity with the description.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
-​Retrieve the patient from the reception area,document the patient's chief complaint,and perform vital signs

Accepted Answer

The answer of ​The clinical side of medical assisting has...

Question 17

​Match the following description of how to project a professional appearance to the description.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
-​Follow institutional guidelines in relation to artificial nails and polishes (most facilities prohibit artificial nails,colored nail polish,and art)

Accepted Answer

Following institutional guidelines regarding artificial nails and polishes is directly related to hand care, as it involves maintaining a professional and hygienic appearance of the hands.

Question 18

​Match the following description of how to project a professional appearance to the description.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
-​Wear watch or wedding ring only

Accepted Answer

Wearing a watch or a wedding ring only is related to the choice of jewelry, indicating a minimalist and professional approach to accessorizing in a work environment.

Question 19

​The clinical side of medical assisting has a natural progression.Match what takes priority when working in a clinical capacity with the description.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
-​Try to stay one to two rooms ahead of the provider;the provider should never have to wait for the medical assistant to room a patient

Accepted Answer

The answer of ​The clinical side of medical assisting has...

Question 20

​The clinical side of medical assisting has a natural progression.Match what takes priority when working in a clinical capacity with the description.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
-​Performing procedures and dismissing patients

Accepted Answer

BIn a clinical setting, the first priority is typically assessing the patient and understanding their needs or condition, which is not listed here. Therefore, performing procedures, which directly impacts patient care and treatment, would logically come next as a third priority. Dismissing patients, which involves ensuring they understand their care instructions and follow-up, would follow as a second priority, as it is essential but comes after direct care actions like performing procedures.

Quiz 1: The Medical Assistant

Match the following description of how to project a professional appearance to the description.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -Keep it clean and away from your face;if it is long,it should be worn up or fastened back

Match the following description of how to project a professional appearance to the description.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -Keep your fingernails manicured and cut well below the fingertips

The clinical side of medical assisting has a natural progression.Match what takes priority when working in a clinical capacity with the description.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -Learning to anticipate when a patient might need a special procedure performed is a good skill to cultivate

Match the following description of how to project a professional appearance to the description.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -Start each day with an aseptic hand wash,paying close attention to nails

Match the following description of how to project a professional appearance to the description.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -The ease with which you move around reflects your poise and confidence

Match the following description of how to project a professional appearance to the description.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -Brush and floss your teeth at least twice a day;use mouthwash or breath mints when necessary

Which of the following will not assist you in being more efficient with your time?

The clinical side of medical assisting has a natural progression.Match what takes priority when working in a clinical capacity with the description.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -Assisting the provider with emergencies and procedures

The clinical side of medical assisting has a natural progression.Match what takes priority when working in a clinical capacity with the description.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -When a room becomes vacant,clean and prepare it for the next patient

Match the following description of how to project a professional appearance to the description.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -Uniform shoes should be kept clean and have clean shoestrings;hose must not have runs

The clinical side of medical assisting has a natural progression.Match what takes priority when working in a clinical capacity with the description.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -Calling back patients with test results,calling in prescriptions per the provider's order,and so on

The clinical side of medical assisting has a natural progression.Match what takes priority when working in a clinical capacity with the description.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -Working on pending files that have tasks

Match the following description of how to project a professional appearance to the description.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -When uniforms are required,they should be clean and free of wrinkles and fit well

Which of the following is not considered a positive personal trait?

The clinical side of medical assisting has a natural progression.Match what takes priority when working in a clinical capacity with the description.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -Retrieve the patient from the reception area,document the patient's chief complaint,and perform vital signs

Match the following description of how to project a professional appearance to the description.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -Follow institutional guidelines in relation to artificial nails and polishes (most facilities prohibit artificial nails,colored nail polish,and art)

Match the following description of how to project a professional appearance to the description.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -Wear watch or wedding ring only

The clinical side of medical assisting has a natural progression.Match what takes priority when working in a clinical capacity with the description.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -Performing procedures and dismissing patients

Quiz 1: The Medical Assistant

​Match the following description of how to project a professional appearance to the description.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -​Keep it clean and away from your face;if it is long,it should be worn up or fastened back

​Match the following description of how to project a professional appearance to the description.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -​Keep your fingernails manicured and cut well below the fingertips

​Match the following description of how to project a professional appearance to the description.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -​Start each day with an aseptic hand wash,paying close attention to nails

​Match the following description of how to project a professional appearance to the description.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -​The ease with which you move around reflects your poise and confidence

​Match the following description of how to project a professional appearance to the description.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -​Brush and floss your teeth at least twice a day;use mouthwash or breath mints when necessary

​Which of the following will not assist you in being more efficient with your time?

​The clinical side of medical assisting has a natural progression.Match what takes priority when working in a clinical capacity with the description.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -​Assisting the provider with emergencies and procedures

​The clinical side of medical assisting has a natural progression.Match what takes priority when working in a clinical capacity with the description.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -​When a room becomes vacant,clean and prepare it for the next patient

​Match the following description of how to project a professional appearance to the description.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -​Uniform shoes should be kept clean and have clean shoestrings;hose must not have runs

​The clinical side of medical assisting has a natural progression.Match what takes priority when working in a clinical capacity with the description.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -​Calling back patients with test results,calling in prescriptions per the provider's order,and so on

​The clinical side of medical assisting has a natural progression.Match what takes priority when working in a clinical capacity with the description.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -​Working on pending files that have tasks

​Match the following description of how to project a professional appearance to the description.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -​When uniforms are required,they should be clean and free of wrinkles and fit well

​Which of the following is not considered a positive personal trait?

​Match the following description of how to project a professional appearance to the description.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -​Follow institutional guidelines in relation to artificial nails and polishes (most facilities prohibit artificial nails,colored nail polish,and art)

​Match the following description of how to project a professional appearance to the description.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -​Wear watch or wedding ring only

​The clinical side of medical assisting has a natural progression.Match what takes priority when working in a clinical capacity with the description.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -​Performing procedures and dismissing patients

Match the following description of how to project a professional appearance to the description.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -Keep it clean and away from your face;if it is long,it should be worn up or fastened back

Match the following description of how to project a professional appearance to the description.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -Keep your fingernails manicured and cut well below the fingertips

Match the following description of how to project a professional appearance to the description.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -Start each day with an aseptic hand wash,paying close attention to nails

Match the following description of how to project a professional appearance to the description.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -The ease with which you move around reflects your poise and confidence

Match the following description of how to project a professional appearance to the description.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -Brush and floss your teeth at least twice a day;use mouthwash or breath mints when necessary

Which of the following will not assist you in being more efficient with your time?

The clinical side of medical assisting has a natural progression.Match what takes priority when working in a clinical capacity with the description.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -Assisting the provider with emergencies and procedures

The clinical side of medical assisting has a natural progression.Match what takes priority when working in a clinical capacity with the description.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -When a room becomes vacant,clean and prepare it for the next patient

Match the following description of how to project a professional appearance to the description.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -Uniform shoes should be kept clean and have clean shoestrings;hose must not have runs

The clinical side of medical assisting has a natural progression.Match what takes priority when working in a clinical capacity with the description.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -Calling back patients with test results,calling in prescriptions per the provider's order,and so on

The clinical side of medical assisting has a natural progression.Match what takes priority when working in a clinical capacity with the description.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -Working on pending files that have tasks

Match the following description of how to project a professional appearance to the description.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -When uniforms are required,they should be clean and free of wrinkles and fit well

Which of the following is not considered a positive personal trait?

Match the following description of how to project a professional appearance to the description.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -Follow institutional guidelines in relation to artificial nails and polishes (most facilities prohibit artificial nails,colored nail polish,and art)

Match the following description of how to project a professional appearance to the description.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -Wear watch or wedding ring only

The clinical side of medical assisting has a natural progression.Match what takes priority when working in a clinical capacity with the description.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -Performing procedures and dismissing patients