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Ch 1 The Medical Assistant
Ch 1 The Medical Assistant
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What is the process of preparing patients and placing them in the area to be seen by the doctor?
Grouping
Prepping
Placing
Rooming
2
When working in an administrative capacity, does the patient in the office take priority over patients calling?
Yes
NO
3
The Medical Assistant performs administrative and clinical skills.
False
True
4
Which of the following is some of the information gathered & entered into the medical record prior to seeing the doctor?
Vital Signs, Height and Weight
Medical Referral
Follow Up Appointment
Diagnostic Testing
5
Medical Assistant is a _______________ between doctor and the patient
Buffer
Liason
Obstacle
Communicator
6
Which of the following is outside the boundaries (scope of practice) for a Medical Assistant?
Performing Electrocardiograms (EKG)
Diagnosing
Assisting with exams
Assiting with minor surgeries
7
According to U.S. Department of Labor, medical assisting is expected to keep growing in the coming years.
False
True
8
Ambulatory care centers that take care of patients with acute illness, injury or minor emergencies.
Outpatient Surgery Clinic
Physician Office
Long Term Care Facility
Urgent care center
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One who assists the patient, or acts on his or her behalf.
Educator
Partner
Mentor
Advocate
10
What are the three groups of knowledge skills of the Medical Assistant?
General, Administrative, Accounting
General, Administrative, Clinical
General, Administrative, Marketing
General, Cyber Technology, Clinical
11
Tact, diplomacy, courtesy, respect, dignity, responsibility, honesty and integrity are...
Recreational Traits
Not necessary
Professional Behaviors
Only needed at home
12
When working in a clinical capacity, which of the following is first priority?
Working on pending files that have tasks
Performing procedures and dismissing patients
Rooming patients
Assisting provider with emergencies and procedures
13
What is a medical facility that has several different medical providers?
Multi-provider Clinic
Solo Practice
Psychologist Office
Doctor Partnership Practice
14
Medical assistant is of vital importance to the success of the medical practice.
False
True
15
Postings on social media can be completely erased and deleted.
True
False
16
Where can you work as a Medical Assistant?
Clinic
Hospitals
All three places
Specialty medical offices
17
What is blood pressure, pulse, respirations and temperature?
Condition Predictors
Four Primary Vital Signs
Necessary Measurements
Health Indicators
18
Following standard infection control precautions is not a responsibility of the medical assistant.
False
True
19
What is known as the main reason the patient is being seen for the visit?
Main Concern
Symptom
Priority One
Chief Complaint (CC)
20
Which of the following is
NOT
a Medical Assisting work environment?
Urgent Care
Accounting Firm
Hospital
Outpatient Clinic
21
Which of the following is a clinical skill?
Office Reception
Performing EKGs
Office Supply Inventory
Insurance Claims
22
What is known as the 5th primary vital sign?
Weight
Waist Measurement
Height
Pain
23
How is a patient's pain assessed?
Observation
Guess
Pain Scale 1 to 10
Compared to your pain level
24
Which of the following is an administrative skill?
Performing Vital Signs
Collecting and Processing Specimens
Assisting Physician with Minor Surgery
Scheduling Appointments
25
Credentials for medical assistants include: Certified Medical Assistant and Certified Medical Office Assistant.
True
False
26
Refers to skills, tools, and practices to manage time of daily activities and when accomplishing specific projects
TIME MANAGEMENT
ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT
CLINICAL MANAGEMENT
MEDCIAL MANAGEMENT
27
Medical Assistant is the most ____________ allied health occupation in today’s environment.
Rewarding
Lucrative
Versatile
Challenging
