Question 1

The expectations for medical assistants have increased because ____.

Accepted Answer

Changes in healthcare and the availability of more formal training have increased the expectations for medical assistants, as they are now required to have a broader skill set to meet the evolving demands of the healthcare industry.

Question 2

Shelby has been working as a dental assistant at Brownville Dental Clinic for six years. She loves her job and wants to make this her career. She wants to show her commitment to her career by becoming credentialed. Her supervisor has told her that if she becomes credentialed, she will be offered a 5% raise. Which of the following organizations offers a credential that would be useful to Shelby in her job?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Shelby has been working as a dental...

Question 3

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

The answer of Jeannine is a medical assistant at the...

Question 4

Which of the following is not a purpose of the AAMA's Occupational Analysis?

Accepted Answer

The AAMA's Occupational Analysis is designed to assess competence, prepare study materials, identify entry-level competencies, and describe the field to other professionals, but not to find job opportunities.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Joining a professional association primarily offers benefits such as networking, achieving career goals, furthering the profession, and continuing education. Scoring higher on exams is not directly influenced by membership in such associations.

Question 6

Testing the functioning of a patient's eyes and eye muscles is an example of which type of task?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Testing the functioning of a patient's eyes...

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which organization accredits private postsecondary institutions and...

Question 8

Confirmation by an organization that an individual is qualified to perform a job to professional standards is known as ____.

Accepted Answer

Certification is the process where an organization confirms that an individual has met specific qualifications and standards to perform a job, indicating they possess a certain level of skill and knowledge in their professional field.

Question 9

Yvonne has worked as a medical assistant at Smithson Medical Center for 15 years. Recently she was asked to become the facility's OSHA compliance officer. This task would be classified as an ____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Yvonne has worked as a medical assistant...

Question 10

Although medical assistants are presently not required to be credentialed, which two regulations are making credentialing a logical step in the hiring process?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Although medical assistants are presently not required...

Question 11

How many contact hours must a certified medical assistant accumulate in a 5-year period in order to recertify?

Accepted Answer

Certified medical assistants must accumulate 60 contact hours in a 5-year period to recertify.

Question 12

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

Analyzing the practice and suggesting potential areas for improvement involves understanding the operations, management, and strategic planning of the practice, which are considered advanced administrative duties. This task goes beyond basic administrative tasks or clinical duties typically associated with entry-level positions.

Question 13

Marco is a medical assistant at Plymouth General Hospital. When he reports for work this morning, his supervisor asks him to draw blood for STAT (immediate) laboratory tests for Bertha Grover in room 3114. This task would be classified as an ____.

Accepted Answer

Drawing blood is considered an entry-level clinical duty for medical assistants, as it involves direct patient care and basic medical procedures.

Question 14

The scope of practice of a medical assistant is determined by ____.

Accepted Answer

The scope of practice for medical assistants is primarily determined by the laws of the state in which they work. State laws vary, affecting what medical assistants can and cannot do in their professional roles.

Question 15

Which organization awards the CMA credential?

Accepted Answer

The American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) awards the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) credential, which is a recognition for medical assistants who have achieved a certain level of competency through education and testing.

Question 16

The independent agency that certifies the validity of competency and knowledge of the medical profession through examination and awards designations, such as the National Certified Medical Assistant, is the ____.

Accepted Answer

The National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) is an independent agency that certifies healthcare professionals, including medical assistants, through examination, thus ensuring they meet specific qualifications and knowledge levels in their field.

Question 17

The set of government regulations that help ensure continuity and privacy of healthcare information is known as ____.

Accepted Answer

HIPAA, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, is the set of government regulations designed to ensure the privacy and security of individuals' health information.

Question 18

Which organization works with the Medical Assisting Educational Review Board to ensure that accredited schools provide a competency-based education?

Accepted Answer

The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) works in conjunction with the Medical Assisting Educational Review Board (MAERB) to ensure that accredited schools provide a competency-based education for medical assistants. This collaboration helps maintain high educational standards and ensures that graduates are well-prepared for their roles in healthcare.

Question 19

A high school student can prepare to enter medical assistant programs by studying which of the following subject areas in school?

Accepted Answer

The answer of A high school student can prepare to...

Question 20

Which organization awards the Registered Medical Assistant credential?

Accepted Answer

The Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) credential is awarded by American Medical Technologists (AMT), an organization that certifies allied health professionals.

Quiz 1: Introduction to Medical Assisting