which of the following skills would not be an appropriate expectation of an MA?

diagnosing common patient symptoms

which quality in an MA is most likely to promote positive relations in the office?

sincere interest in patients welfare

Which is true about most patients?

they have no medical background

which of the following are important to remember during an externship?

never handle drugs or money w/out permission

at which time or in which situation si it not appropriate to touch the patient?

when the patient expresses romantic interest in the MA

What was Dr. Everett Koop's major contribution as US surgeon general?

became a proponent of tobacco awareness

When patients cry, the MA should always...

make reasonable assurance the patient is safe before leaving

which procedure was first performed by Dr. Christiaan Barnard?

heart transplant from one human to another

which of the following conditions do NOT support the classification of a minor as emancipated?

the minor wants to enter the armed forces

which of the following are ways that conflict can be resolved?

avoid judgment or assigning blame

an obstruction to professionalism could be....

bringing personal problems to the office

If the MA believes that the employer is partaking in unethical behavior, the action should be..

be absolutely sure of the facts and circumstances

What is meant by the "litigious nature of today"s society?"

patients are more likely to bring

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1
which of the following is NOT a requirement for a valid, legal contract?
must involve legal subject matter
must include a manifestation of assent
must be in writing
all parties must have the legal capacity to enter contact
2
standard mental picture that is held in common by members of a group, a prejudiced attitude...
a stereotype
perception
language
a multicultural issue
3
extra advantages or benefits from working in a specific job are called...
prerequisites
perks
commissions
extras
4
a person who represents a minor in legal situations....
respondeat minor
guardian ad litem
none of the above
respondeat superior
5
which of the following skills would not be an appropriate expectation of an MA?
using the computer to perform a variety of office functions
performing insurance billing and coding
diagnosing common patient symptoms
giving instructions to patients about self care
6
To withdraw protection or support or to discontinue medical care without proper notice is...
abandonment
failure to care
`none of the above
nondelivery
7
Generally, a subpoena duces tecum should be filed no less than_____days before trial
15
5
20
10
8
which quality in an MA is most likely to promote positive relations in the office?
business like behavior
attractiveness
sincere interest in patients welfare
consistently high grades during MA training
9
Which type of RN has advanced training to diagnose and treat common illnesses
dietician
anesthetist
practitioner
practical
10
Which is true about most patients?
they do not want to follow the dr. instructions
they have no medical background
they have unrealistic expectations about recovery
they understand all terms used
11
which of the following are important to remember during an externship?
do not worry about reconciling petty cash
feel free to correct co workers when they are wrong
never handle drugs or money w/out permission
ask the physician to treat your daugter
12
Medical liability cases can stem from....
breach of trust on the part of the physician
all of the above
some type of miscommunication between pt. and physician
breach of trust on the part of the patient
13
at which time or in which situation si it not appropriate to touch the patient?
when the patient has just discovered they are HIV positive
when the patient is crying
when the patient has lost a close family member
when the patient expresses romantic interest in the MA
14
What was Dr. Everett Koop's major contribution as US surgeon general?
Discovery of the nature of tissues with use of a microscope
became a proponent of tobacco awareness
surgical techniques based on sound evidence
development of vacc. as means of protection against disease
15
confidentiality is important because...
patients must trust MA's to keep their info confidential
all of the above
laws protect the patient against breach of confidentiality
the patient has a right to privacy
16
Which of these sets of regulations contains the general duty clause?
HIPAA
OSHA
ADA
CLIA
17
a minor crime is called....
misdemeanor
violation
act of treason
felony
18
When patients cry, the MA should always...
ask what is wrong
tell the patient they are immature
make reasonable assurance the patient is safe before leaving
tell the physician
19
set of laws designed to standardize electronic data exchange and protect health information...
HIPAA
DHHS
OSHA
CLIA
20
the strong urge or need to drink is called...
tolerance
physical dependance
craving
loss of control
21
which procedure was first performed by Dr. Christiaan Barnard?
catheterization for diagnosis of heart disease
heart transplant from one human to another
operation to save babies born with malformed hearts
injection of penicillin
22
If a patient hesitates when speaking, he or she might.....
all of the above
feel fear
be lying
have more to say
23
Office politics...
are underhanded schemes
are always a source of tension
are always negative
can be positive
24
an obligation that people have or perceive themselves to have is called...
right
opinion
reparation
duty
25
And then.....
Disseminated
Desseminated
26
When medical assistants are able to adapt to various situations, they are...
loyal
flexible
courteous
dependable
27
The stage in Maslow's hierarchy of needs in which we maximize our potential is...
self-actualization
esteem and recognition
love and belonging
safety and security
28
the principal message that you will give to an American patient if you avoid eye contact is....
not telling the truth
are angry
do not understand
in a hurry
29
Negligence must be.....
ignored
noticed
assumed
proven
30
which of the following conditions do NOT support the classification of a minor as emancipated?
the minor is self supporting
the minor wants to enter the armed forces
lives separate from parents
the minor is married
31
Which is NOT one of the four D's of negligence?
damages
dereliction
deposition
duty
32
which of the following are ways that conflict can be resolved?
avoid judgment or assigning blame
allow some time to pass
do not listen to other opinions
realize that some opinions are wrong
33
Which is NOT a type of civil law?
misdemeanor
contract
administrative
tort
34
when a person has wronged another, the person in the wrong has the duty to....
become a surrogate
express an opinion
express fidelity
make reparations
35
an obstruction to professionalism could be....
a co-worker who assists in completing difficult tasks
a cooperative co-worker
bringing personal problems to the office
speaking in an even, calm tone
36
public medical facilities must allow individuals with disabilities easily and safely to....
move from floor to floor
enter and exit buildings
use drinking fountains
do all of the above
37
Which is a false statement about body language
they vary widely
they are less significant
they may require special accomodations
knowledge of them will influence pt. relations
38
which of the following patients is in shock?
the one who cannot move
the one who bargains for longer to live
the one who remains calm
the one who explodes over every little situation
39
the prime concern of all employees of the physicians office should be....
caring for the patient
completely resolving every patients health issue
a profitable practice
getting all tasks completed each day
40
which is NOT a good reason for becoming a member of an MA program?
ensuring fair pay by asking others about their salaries
professional growth through CEU's.
Improved chances for promotion
networking opportunities
41
If the MA believes that the employer is partaking in unethical behavior, the action should be..
be absolutely sure of the facts and circumstances
do nothing
quit immediately
report the employer
42
sexual abuse or assault of an adult is usually reported to the....
local health department
local constable
local police
state police
43
a symptom of the fear of failure, which leads an individual to continually put off tasks is...
insubbordination
professionalism
tolerance
procrastination
44
which of the following does the CEJA not only consider ethical , but also encourages?
capital punishment
organ donation
abortion
human cloning
45
which word best describes issues that have moral implications
contracts
etiquette
precepts
ethics
46
the person who keeps order in a courtroom is the....
court clerk
baliff
prosecuting attorney
sheriff
47
considered the most serious of crimes, an offense to overthrow the government is classified as?
felony
treason
violation
misdemeanor
48
What is meant by the "litigious nature of today"s society?"
fewer people have access to medical care
a growing diversity of cultures is represented in the US
crowding has caused people to need more personal space
patients are more likely to bring
49
Carrie knows Jerri.......what type is she?
blamer
kitchen sink fighter
benedict arnold
avoider
50
Personal space ranges from____
0ft
4 to 5ft
to 3ft
to 4ft
51
how did studies from greek physicans influence the progress of medicine during the dark ages?
encouraged founding of research centers and experiments
encouraged founding of hospitals
discouraged further studies
had no real effect
52
which healthcare professional is trained to practice medicine under the supervision of a DR.
medical technologist
MA
Physician assistant
paramedic
53
The tendency of something or someone to act in a certain manner under circumstances...
disposition
idealism
intro
veracity
54
Faithfulness or allegiance to a cause, ideal, custom, institution, or product is called...
loyalty
flexibility
courtesy
dependability
55
respondeat superior is...
buyer beware
let the master answer
respond asap
the thing speaks for itself
56
the potential for abuse is partially...
unmanageable
incurable
irresistable
inherited
57
If the patient asks the MA what they should do in a similar medical situation should say....
refuse to discuss the issue at all
refer the patient to the physician
suggest that the patient seek counseling
advise the patient about the best course of action
58
a pt. verbally attacks someone w/out addressing the original complaint is using which defense
projection
verbal aggression
sarcasm
Regression
59
Physicians play a major role in lessening the scope and severity of which....
child maltreatment
all of the above
intimate partner advice
elder abuse
60
which of the following statements is NOT true regarding goal setting?
goals should be measurable and specific
goals should be reasonable
celebrating should be delayed until the last goal is reached
determination and persistence help the MA to reach goals
61
The prime objective of the medical profession is to
do all of the above
make money
heal the patients
render service to humanity
62
which of the following are physicians required to do with regard to opinions of CEJA?
follow the opinions w/out deviation
consider a different career
consider the opinions, but operate with your own beliefs
operate in accordance with all CEJA opinions
63
Which legislation most affects the quality of lab reports and results?
OSHA
CDC
CLIA
WHO
64
which statement best describes the main difference between the DO and the MD?
training for the DO include more courses, longer residency
only the MD can prescribe drugs for prevention and treatment
the DO places more emphasis on the musculoskeletal
the license for the MD has more requirements
65
What is the strongest argument for the use of unique identifiers for patients with HIV?
to keep on record a list of the names HIV patients
to keep the identity of the patients confidence
to ensure that patients receive proper care
to make processing insurance claims easier
66
MA's are key public relations representatives for the physician, it is critical they never...
tell ill patients they have a chance at a full recovery
show sincere concern for each patient
impress patients with their competence
perform all duties as quickly and sufficiently as possible
67
which statement is true regarding the status of students during externship vs regular employees
students can expect the physician to treat their problems
students should not waste time asking question
expected to perform the same
attendance expectations generally are less strict
68
Which.....
Tolerence
Tolerance
69
When patients cry
Empty choice
Empty choice
70
something that has significant and demonstrable bearing on the matter at hand is...
recourse
frequent
stipulated
relevant
71
We are able to control two things in life, our attitude and....
income
nonverbal communication
tardiness
actions
72
filing a false or intentionally inaccurate report is punishable by.....
loss of job
fines
all are correct and true
criminal charges
73
which of the following describes a major contribution of greek and romans to modern medicine?
the study and written documentation of body functions
the formal study of human emotions
development of the concept of the modern hospital
phrases & words derived from mythology to become terminology
74
Joseph Lister argued which assumption in his contribution to medicine?
sterilization by heat
surgical infection is god given
surgical technique must be based on accurate knowledge
putrefaction is a natural part of healing
75
which credential is not offered by the AMT organization?
RPT
COLT
RMA
CMA
76
probably the most important asset that an MA can offer the employer is....
credibility
a good attitude
confidentiality
teamwork
77
Principle reason for requesting feedback when communicating with pt.'s is to determine....
are mentally alert
understand what is being said
have a vision problem
are cooperative
78
which is NOT true about organ donation?
the donor's physician can certify the death of the donor
if the pt. did not specify, the family can donate the organs
the recipient's physician can say its okay
anyone over 18 can donate
79
the allied health specialist who performs ultrasounds are called....
cytotechnologist
perfusionist
diagnostic medical sonographer
electroneurodiagnostic tech
80
Smallpox, among other diseases, used to be a pandemic. This means what?
common on farms
always fatal
caused by unsanitary conditions
caught by many of a given country
81
the organization that is a clearinghouse for information and statistics in healthcare is the...
USAMRIID
CDC
DHHS
WHO
82
a task that is noted as a B priority....
not a real priority
could be done today
should be done today
must be done today
83
Note taking can help the MA to....
complete duties assigned in a staff meeting
remember dosages for medications
avoid forgetting orders from the physician
all of the above
84
Which tests are exempt from CLIA standards?
all of the above
spun hematocrit testing
dipstick urinalysis
urine pregnancy
85
what is the opinion of the CEJA with regard to physician assisted suicide?
disagrees
agrees with stipulations
agrees fully
has no opinion
86
Refraining from the act of causing harm or committing evil is called
beneficence
duty
nonmaleficence
fidelity
87
presumed consent is also called____consent....
informed
verbal
written
implied
88
sounds or factors outside the brain that interfere with the communication process are called...
external noise
feedback
channels
internal noise
89
a person who will not allow relationships to change from the way they once were is a....
subject changer
contract tyrannizer
benedict arnold
mind reader
90
a method of prioritizing patients so the most urgent cases are first....
accreditation
triage
quality control
<p>case management</p>
91
which of the following dr.'s are trained to find pressure points and weight distribution issues
optometrists
osteopaths
podiatrists
dentists

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