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WorksheetsChapter 1 - Medical Assistant
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 2hrs 37mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Medical assisting is probably not for you if you:
a)
are interested in a career in an expanding field
b)
have an interest in health and medicine
c)
do not like variety in your job
d)
are good at multi-tasking
2.
Medical assistants are generally allowed to:
a)
perform examinations
b)
diagnose illnesses
c)
prescribe treatment
d)
assist in the administration of treatment
3.
For good grooming, it is recommended that you brush and floss your teeth at least ______ a day.
a)
twice
b)
five times
c)
three times
d)
once
4.
Anatomy and physiology, infection control, patient intake, and documentation of care are considered what type of skill?
a)
general
b)
administrative
c)
clinical
5.
Medical reception, patient navigator/advocate, medical business practices are considered what type of skill?
a)
general
b)
administrative
c)
clinical
6.
Patient preparation and assisting the provider is considered what type of skill?
a)
general
b)
administrative
c)
clinical
7.
Psychology, communication, and professionalism are considered what type of skills?
a)
general
b)
administrative
c)
clinical
8.
Helping manage the business affairs of the practice is considered what type of skill?
a)
general
b)
administrative
c)
clinical
9.
Nutrition, collecting and processing specimens, and diagnostic testing are considered what type of skills?
a)
general
b)
administrative
c)
clinical
10.
Quality assurance and safety, and medical terminology are considered what type of skills?
a)
general
b)
administrative
c)
clinical
11.
Establishing patient medical records, scheduling appointments and practice finances are considered what type of skills?
a)
general
b)
administrative
c)
clinical
12.
Pharmacology and emergency management/basic first aid are considered what type of skills?
a)
general
b)
administrative
c)
clinical
13.
Medical law/regulatory guidelines, medical ethics, and risk management would be considered what type of skills?
a)
general
b)
administrative
c)
clinical
14.
Out of the 8 ways to project a professional appearance, which one deals with uniforms being clean and wrinkle free, fitting well and shoes be clean with clean shoelaces?
a)
Cosmetics
b)
Fragrances
c)
Jewelry
d)
Proper attire
15.
Out of the 8 ways to project a professional appearance, which one might be prohibited completely by a medical facility?
a)
Cosmetics
b)
Fragrances
c)
Jewelry
d)
Proper Attire
16.
Out of the 8 ways to project a professional appearance, what might look out of place and be a collector of microorganisms?
a)
Cosmetics
b)
Fragrance
c)
Jewelry
d)
Proper attire
17.
Out of the 8 ways to project a professional appearance, what needs to be tasteful and skillfully applied?
a)
Cosmetics
b)
Fragrances
c)
Jewelry
d)
Proper Attire
18.
Type of medical practice that is made up of at least 2 physicians is known as a
a)
Multi-provider clinic
b)
Partnership
c)
Solo Practice
d)
Urgent Care Center
19.
What organization was established in 1989 as a certification agency, that offers eight certification exams for several allied health care areas including CCMA and CMAA?
a)
NCCT
b)
NCMA
c)
NCMOA
d)
NHA
20.
Urgent Care Centers:
a)
are usually open only on weekends
b)
take care of patients with acute illness or injury
c)
typically require patients to make an appointment
d)
originated about 10 years ago
21.
The expenses involved in running a business have made which of the following rare today?
a)
hospitals
b)
solo practices
c)
partnerships
d)
multi-provider practices
22.
Which of the tasks is typically the lowest priority?
a)
Performing procedures and dismissing patients
b)
assisting the provider with emergencies and procedures
c)
working on pending files
d)
rooming patients
23.
To qualify to sit for an NHA certification exam, you must graduate from a NHA-approved health care training program or have at least:
a)
1 year of full time- job experience and an associate's degree
b)
6 months of full-time job experience and a high school diploma or GED
c)
6 months of full time job experience and an associate's degree
d)
1 year of full time job experience and a high school diploma or GED
24.
Which of the following is an example of a clinical skill?
a)
scheduling appointments
b)
performing bookkeeping and collection procedures
c)
performing patient screenings
d)
preparing submittal isurance forms
25.
Out of the 8 ways to project a professional appearance, which one includes starting each day with an aseptic hand wash, paying close attention to the nails?
a)
cleanliness
b)
posture
c)
hand care
d)
hair
26.
Out of the 8 ways to project a professional appearance, what affects not only your appearance but also the amount of fatigue you experience?
a)
cleanliness
b)
posture
c)
hand care
d)
hair
27.
Out of the 8 ways to project a professional appearance, what would include keeping it clean and away from your face; if it is long, it should be worn up or fastened back?
a)
cleanliness
b)
posture
c)
hand care
d)
hair
28.
Out of the 8 ways to project a professional appearance, what would include taking a daily bath or shower, using deodorant, and brushing and flossing your teeth twice a day?
a)
cleanliness
b)
posture
c)
hand care
d)
hair
29.
The majority of medical assistants work in which type of environment?
a)
surgical
b)
insurance company
c)
ambulatory care
d)
laboratory
30.
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, employment of medical assistants is expected to ______ from 2012 to 2022.
a)
shrink 17 percent
b)
remain about the same
c)
grow 29 percent
d)
grow 118 percent
31.
The ability to adjust is called what
a)
tactful
b)
a team player
c)
empathetic
d)
adaptable
32.
To be able to perceive a situation and know the right thing to say or do is called what?
a)
tactful
b)
team player
c)
empathetic
d)
adaptable
33.
Put yourself in another person's shoes; think about what is best for the patient is called what?
a)
tactful
b)
team player
c)
empathetic
d)
adaptable
34.
If you are able to work cooperatively with a group of people, you would be known as a
a)
tactful
b)
team player
c)
empathetic
d)
adaptable
35.
A person who looks out for patients is known as
a)
a generalist
b)
a professional
c)
an advocate
d)
a multi-provider clinic
36.
Behaviors such as displaying tact, diplomacy, courtesy, respect, and dignity are the utmost important skills of a medical assistant, demonstrating responsibility in all aspects of the job and promoting integrity and honesty
a)
generalist
b)
professionalism
c)
advocate
d)
multi-provider clinic
37.
Type of medical practice made up of at least three physicians
a)
generalist
b)
professionalism
c)
advocate
d)
multi-provider clinic
38.
Medical assistant who performs both clinical and administrative duties
a)
generalist
b)
professionalism
c)
advocate
d)
multi-provider clinic
39.
Being detailed oriented and ensuring that information is correct
a)
courteous
b)
initiative
c)
dependable
d)
accurate
40.
Showing ambition
a)
punctual
b)
initiative
c)
dependable
d)
courteous
41.
Being exact in agreement with time
a)
punctual
b)
dependable
c)
courteous
d)
accurate
42.
Being reliable and responsible
a)
courteous
b)
dependable
c)
accurate
d)
initiative
43.
Being polite and well-mannered
a)
accurate
b)
courteous
c)
dependable
d)
punctual
44.
Which of the following is not considered a positive personal trait?
a)
genuine smile
b)
friendly attitude
c)
sharing information on social networking sites
d)
perception as a professional
45.
Which category of skills include those that keep medical assistants practicing within their scope of practice?
a)
operational functions
b)
communication
c)
instruction
d)
legal and ethical concepts
46.
The Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) is a team-based model of care led by:
a)
a surgeon
b)
a health insurance company representative
c)
the patient
d)
a personal provider
47.
Being trustworthy and truthful
a)
respectful
b)
patient
c)
honest
d)
confidential
48.
Showing regard for others even if you disagree with their message
a)
respectful
b)
patient
c)
honest
d)
confidential
49.
Acting calm when things don't necessarily go as planned
a)
respectful
b)
patient
c)
honest
d)
confidential
50.
Being prudent and conscious, especially in regard to speech
a)
respectful
b)
patient
c)
honest
d)
confidential
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