WorksheetsMedical Assisting Quiz 1
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
A medical assistant uses _____ to make decisions responsibly, is tactful in communicating with others, and is fair and familiar with policies and regulations.
discretion
confidentiality
integrity
empathy
A ________ would follow a patient care plan provided by a physician.
medical assistant
nurse
physician’s assistant
candy striper
The main goal of the medical assistant is to
teach other medical assistants.
earn credentials to respond to ads for an electrocardiography (ECG) technician.
assist the physician in providing patient care.
function as a phlebotomist.
Training must include _____ and _____ learning.
real life, experiential
real life, theoretical
experiential, theoretical
administrative, clinical
A medical assistant must be able to
obtain vital signs, collect specimens, administer medication, and run basic laboratory tests.
provide billing and collections expertise.
serve as a medical laboratory assistant.
work as an office manager, a medical record manager, and a hospital ward clerk.
When working in an environment or with patients who are culturally different, a medical assistant should
separate personal beliefs from the work being performed.
explain to patients why his or her beliefs are better.
avoid working with people from other cultures so that no one is offended.
tell the physician or office manager what they can do and cannot do in the office relative to your personal beliefs.
Something that is not one of the clinical or administrative duties of the medical assistant is
writing correspondence.
managing staff members.
ordering medication for a patient.
none of the above
What is the difference between the roles of medical assistants, nurses, and physician's assistants?
the title
the amount of training
the salary
There is no difference.
As a medical assistant, you must always keep _____ in mind.
your responsibilities outside of work
your head physician’s favorite foods
the patient's social security number
the patient’s well-being
Laws and regulations regarding the scope of the medical assistant’s role vary by
office.
state
area
physician
