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1
Edward Gerard uses the acronym “RMA”...
Registry of Medical Assistants
Registered medical associate
Registered medical assistant
Recertified medical assistant
2
Medical assistants are allowed to perform which of the following, according to the CLIA?
Manual blood cell counts
Any laboratory procedures
Collecting and processing laboratory specimens
High-complexity lab tests
3
Which of the following is NOT an administrative duty?
Taking vital signs
Handling telephone calls
Documenting medical treatments
Arranging patient hospitalization
4
The goal of regenerative medicine is to do which of the following?
Eliminate the need for physicians
Maintain body in a way that there will be no need to replace whole organs
Replace traditional medicine
Grow replacements when appendages are amputated
5
Medical assistants are ___________ employees in health care.
cost-effective
responsible
skilled
abused
6
A 55-year-old man who is having difficulty...
Gastroenterologist
Dermatologist
Colon and rectal surgeon
Urologist
7
The legal scope of practice of a particular medical assistant is determined by the:
medical assistant.
physician employer.
AHIMA.
CAAHEP.
8
Each __________ has laws, licensing bodies, and regulations that describe the particular...
Country
County
City
State
9
The procedures, actions, and processes that are permitted for a particular...
Clinical tasks
Daily chores
Scope of practice
Administrative tasks
10
Crossing a self-boundary limit can include:
taking a blood pressure.
refusing a gift from a patient.
inappropriately touching a patient
collecting laboratory specimens.
11
The Father of Modern Anatomy was:
Aesculapius
Vesalius
Hippocrates
Nightingale
12
Accepting __________ without resentment is a sign of maturity.
responsibility
bribes
salary increases
criticism
13
Accreditation of a medical assistant education program is a process...
A large number of medical assistants
That government peer review processes occur regularly
That students use the RMA credential
The quality of the program
14
______________ is still the most important factor in the fight against disease transmission.
Wearing Scrubs
Glove Wearing
Wearing a mask
Hand washing
15
How is a PET scan different from an MRI?
It is not used in cancer patients.
It is not for claustrophobic patients.
It gives the physician metabolic information.
It is outdated.
16
An allied health professional who uses high-frequency sound...
Radiographer
Sonographer
Radiologic technician
Radiologist
17
___________________is
not
within the medical assistant's scope of practice.
calling in critical results to the provider
Making medical judgments and interpretations
taking vitals
drawing blood via venipuncture
18
Computed Tomography (CT) Scans use:
Magnetic Fields
A molecular Probe
Sound Waves
Cross-Sectional Images of the Body
19
__________ medicine is a new type...
Managed
Individual
Advanced
Concierge
20
The discovery of x-rays is attributed to whom?
Sir Alexander Fleming
Aesculapius
Marie Curie
Wilhelm Konrad Roentgen
21
Marie Curie won the __________ for chemistry in 1903 and for physics in 1911.
Grammy
Blue Ribbon
Nobel Prize
Medical Community Award
22
What is a physician who specializes in the treatment of older adults called?
Gerontologist
Immunologist
Internist
Gastroenterologist
23
A multidisciplinary health care team is a group of professionals who work together to:
maintain accreditation.
meet the needs of the patient.
perform similar jobs.
maintain high standards of discipline.
24
Amy is a 55-year-old woman who is being...
Gynecology
Dermatology
Obstetrics
Cardiology
25
Misconduct, incompetence, unethical activities, etc. should be reported to the ____________________.
law enforcement agency
office manager
department manager
licensing agency
26
Demonstrating true concern about the health and welfare of a patient is a personal quality known as __________.
ethics
sympathy
compassion
empathy
27
ABHES is one of the accrediting boards that certifies...
Accrediting Board for Health Education Studies
American Bureau for Holistic Education Schools
Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools
American Bureau of Health Education Schools
28
Cathy Collins, CMA, works primarily in the clinical area of Dr. Penn's...
Sorting and filing mail
Direct patient care
Scheduling patient appointments
Filing insurance form claims
29
Medical assistants are
not
:
all of the above
certified
licensed
registered
30
Louis Pasteur became famous for which of the following?
Setting high behavioral standards for practicing physicians
The use of nitrous oxide for anesthesia
The discovery that heat eliminates bacteria in liquid
The application of antiseptics to wounds to prevent infection
31
The part of an accredited medical assistant program that requires...
theory assessment
practicum
competencies
curriculum
32
Which of the following is an example of someone who displays strong personal ethics?
A certified medical assistant
A man who finds a wallet/returns it to its owner with the contents intact
A member of a local church
An ethics professor
33
In 1881, Clara Barton founded the:
American Red Cross.
AAMA.
CMA.
Knights of Columbus.
34
You are a CMA in a busy family practice. Your patient is also your son's teacher...
child from favoritism.
self-boundaries.
your right to practice.
license.
35
The concept of keeping patient information private is known as:
certification.
confidentiality.
honesty.
integrity.
36
Which of the following describes a cardiovascular technologist?
Performs open-heart surgery
Is also a medical doctor
Must have a Master's degree
Assists in diagnostic and treatment stage of heart/vascular problems
37
The legal concept that refers to the quality of the treatment given by a provider and/or a medical assistant is:
respondent superior.
negligence.
protocol.
standard of care.
38
Steve Jones, RMA, is a member of a national medical assistant association...
Job placement
It keeps you updated regarding changes and issues in your profession
Registration to annual conventions at no cost to the member
Automatic recertification
39
The 18th-century physician John Hunter became known as which of the following?
The father of scientific surgery
The god of medicine
The father of experimental physiology
The father of medicine
40
The two accrediting agencies for medical assisting programs include:
CLSI and MAERB
CAAHEP and MAERB
CAAHEP and CLSI
TJC and CLSI
41
What is the physician specialty called that treats diseases of the blood?
Hematology
Immunology
Cardiology
Endocrinology
42
Which of the following is an action of an employee who displays a strong professional work ethic?
Visiting your professional organization's local chapter meeting
Staying late at your job once in a while if necessary
Drawing blood from a newborn
Choosing a specialty that you will enjoy
43
A characteristic vital to the medical assisting profession is which of the following?
Being artistic
Being a team player
The ability to remain aloof
Playfulness
44
__________ is the acronym for an organization that supports health information specialists.
CAAHEP
AHA
CLSI
AHIMA
45
Clara Barton identified the need for ________ support as well as physical support for wounded soldiers in the Civil War.
psychological
emotional
personal
none of the above
46
In addition to passing a state licensure examination...
Complete a residency program
Retire at age 65 years
Specialize within 5 years of licensure
Hire at least one registered nurse in the clinical area
