MA Chapter 1 and 2 Practice Exam

What types of tasks do medical assistants commonly perform in ambulatory care settings?

• Diagnostic and screening tasks

• Administrative and clinical tasks

• Assessment and treatment tasks

• Accounting and triage tasks

Which of the following is a clinical task often delegated to MAs?

• Minor laceration repair

• Collection of patient copayments

• Drawing blood for testing

• Assessing a patient’s need for medication

If an MA works for a home health agency, what type of tasks is most likely to be involved?

• Tasks related to monitoring and testing

• Tasks related to assessment and diagnosis

• Tasks related to housekeeping and shopping

• Tasks related to meal planning and cleaning

Which healthcare team member has many duties in common with MAs, but usually does not do administrative tasks or give medications?

• An EKG technician

• A mid-level provider

• A licensed vocational nurse

• A patient care technician

Tasks that cannot be delegated to an MA are tasks that involve

• Decision-making based on medical knowledge

• Contact with possibly infectious body fluids

• Asking patients questions about their medical, family, and social history

• Giving patients information about assigned topics

One of the functions of the patient-centered medical home model is

• To coordinate the care a patient receives from multiple providers

• To provide care to patients who otherwise couldn’t afford it

• To allow patients to compare insurance plans

• To give patients the information they need to diagnose themselves without a doctor visit

If an MA has a concern about another employee, how should she go about expressing it?

• By posting on social media

• By telling other MAs and asking if they agree

• By using the facility’s chain of command

• By making an anonymous complaint to the provider

What is the term for the responsibilities that are within the knowledge, training, and legal definition of a profession?

• Job description

• Scope of practice

• Chain of command

• Delegation limits

MA Jonah administers a flu shot to Mrs. Contreras, but then realizes he was supposed to have given her a COVID-19 booster. He reports his mistake, following facility policy for medication errors. Which characteristic of professionalism does this show best?

• Personability

• Honesty

• Empathy

• Discretion

Which of the following is true of dressing in a clean, wrinkle-free uniform?

• It is important and a sign of professionalism.

• It is not necessary as long as an MA performs their job properly.

• It is not necessary because most employers do not care about appearance.

• It is an outdated standard that can be ignored.