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WorksheetsMedical Assisting Quiz Chapters 1-17 and 56-57
Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 17mins
Which credential is awarded after passing the AAMA exam?
RN
CMA
MD
LPN
What is the primary goal of HIPAA?
Speed insurance payments
Protect patient privacy
Lower medication costs
Reduce taxes
Which is an example of a tort?
Arguing with a CEO
Negligence
Filing insurance
Sanitizing instruments
Who is responsible for medical assistants' actions?
Only themselves
The supervising physician
The insurance company
The pharmacist
"Do not resuscitate" orders are part of:
advance directives
surgical procedures
diagnostic tests
rehabilitation programs
Which of the following is an example of advance directives?
The Hippocratic Oath
Advance directives
Emergency care
OSHA regulations
The abbreviation "PHI" stands for:
Patient Health Info
Protected Health Information
Public Health Initiative
Private Hospital Insurance
What is informed consent?
Consent for billing
Patient’s voluntary agreement to treatment
Doctor-only permission
Automatic consent
Purpose of a medical record:
Legal document
Practice advertisement
Social media post
Tax return
One clinical duty of a medical assistant is to:
Prescribe medications
Draw blood
Diagnose patients
Which law limits working hours for minors?
Family Leave Act
Child Labor Law
OSHA
HIPAA
Active listening involves:
Multitasking
Focusing on the speaker
Preparing answers before listening
Ignoring nonverbal cues
Patient education should be:
In technical language
Tailored to patient’s needs
Avoided
The doctor’s job only
OSHA’s primary goal:
Patient education
Worker safety
Reducing taxes
Faster insurance
Universal precautions apply to:
Only blood
All bodily fluids
Clean equipment only
Office supplies
Hand hygiene is important because:
It is tradition
It prevents infection spread
It lowers utility bills
It reduces noise
Confidential material should be:
Left in open areas
Shredded or locked away
Posted online
Discussed in elevators
Example of nonverbal communication:
Smiling
Texting
Talking on phone
Listening
PPE stands for:
Patient Physical Exam
Personal Protective Equipment
When handling sharps, always:
Recap needles
Use safety containers
Break the needle first
Hand it to a coworker
A medical assistant may educate patients on:
Medications prescribed
Staff salaries
Hospital policies only
Doctor’s private life
An appointment matrix is used for:
Budgeting
Scheduling appointments
Filing insurance
Patient billing
Walk-in appointments refer to:
Scheduled online
No prior scheduling
For doctors only
Telephone etiquette includes:
Speaking clearly
Using slang
Eating during calls
Giving advice
The first step in opening a medical office:
Check emails
Unlock the doors
Go to lunch
None of these
Room temperature in facilities should be:
85°F
Comfortable for most patients
Always cold
Hot for bacteria
When greeting patients:
Make eye contact
Ignore them
Yell their name
Ask others for info
Patient demographic information does NOT include:
Date of birth
Social security number
Favorite color
Address
Which of the following is NOT typically included in a patient's medical record?
A) Patient history
B) Social Security number
C) Insurance info
D) Medical diagnosis
Superbill is also known as:
Patient chart
Encounter form
Prescription pad
X-ray film
The term triage refers to:
Conducting lab tests
Prioritizing patient care
Cleaning rooms
Billing insurance
Medical assistants must take messages that are:
Vague
Complete and accurate
Optional
Unreliable
The ICD-10-CM is used for:
Procedure coding
Diagnosis coding
Payment schedules
CPT codes are mainly for:
Diagnoses
Procedures and services
Insurance verification
Room scheduling
What does “EOB” stand for?
Explanation of Benefits
End of Billing
Examination of Body
Employee Outlook Benefits
A co-payment is:
Insurance company payment
Fixed amount paid by patient
Doctor’s monthly fee
A late fee
Release of information forms are needed for:
Sending records
Internal emails
Personal notes
Supply orders
Fraud in billing means:
Honest mistakes
Intentional deception
Clerical errors
Late payments
What is a deductible?
Premium paid to insurer
Amount patient pays before insurance
Discount for early payment
Tax refund
Upcoding means:
Correctly assigning codes
Assigning higher value code intentionally
Tech support
Lab results
Birthday rule is used to determine:
Patient age limits
Primary insurance for dependent
Eligibility for Medicare
Immunization dates
Preauthorization is:
Office supply order
Required approval before certain procedures
Physician license
New staff orientation
A patient's financial account is summarized in:
Statement or bill
Prescription
Medical chart
Message slip
Petty cash is used for:
Large purchases
Small office expenses
Staff bonuses
Rent payments
Bank deposits should be made:
Once per month
Daily or as per protocol
Every few months
Annually
Accounts receivable means:
Paid bills
Money owed to the practice
Staff salaries
Loan payments
Which of the following is an example of training staff?
Training staff
Diagnosing illness
Authorizing prescriptions
Treating surgeries
Patient refunds are issued when:
Errors in insurance overpayment occur
All bills are unpaid
Doctors request it
Lab results are positive
Payroll records should be kept for:
1 week
Legally required period
1 day
As long as employee wants
Profit in a medical practice is:
Expenses
Revenue minus expenses
Equipment purchased
Billing frequency
Inventory should be checked:
Once a year only
Regularly to avoid shortages
Never
Telephone messages should be:
Taken accurately and promptly delivered
Forgotten
Made up
Ignored
Pediatrics focuses on:
Elderly
Children and adolescents
Heart diseases
Bone injuries
Obstetrics involves:
Heart patients
Pregnant women
Kidney stones
Colds
The male reproductive organ that stores sperm:
Uterus
Testes
Ovaries
Placenta
Gynecology is the study of:
Blood
Female reproductive system
Muscles
Immune system
Which gland produces semen in men?
Ovary
Prostate
Pituitary gland
Thyroid
Female reproductive cycle lasts about:
2 days
28 days
60 days
100 days
Cervix is part of:
Ear
Heart
Female reproductive system
Skin
Sperm is produced in the:
Epididymis
Testes
Endometrium refers to:
Uterine lining
Testicular sac
Ovarian shell
Placental wall
Menstruation is:
Production of sperm
Shedding of uterine lining
Formation of eggs
Fertilization
Professionalism means:
Punctuality and integrity
Leaving early
Ignoring rules
Dressing casually
Confidentiality helps:
Build patient trust
Spread rumors
Increase lab errors
Vas deferens is:
Uterine lining
Vas deferens
Bladder
Vas deferens
Medical assistants demonstrate teamwork by:
Refusing to share tasks
Communicating and collaborating
Ignoring other staff
Working alone
Direct supervision on externships means:
No oversight
Observation and feedback from mentor
Online learning
Only lectures
One way to prepare for interviews:
Research the employer
Skip resume updates
Arrive late
Wear casual clothes
A resume should include:
Personal hobbies only
Relevant education and experience
Only references
None of these
Externships help students by:
A cover letter should:
Repeat your resume word-for-word
Explain interest and highlight strengths
Be omitted
List only awards
Reliability at work includes:
Consistently arriving on time
Frequent absenteeism
Ignoring assignments
Disregarding deadlines
A professional appearance in healthcare:
Well-groomed and appropriate attire
Pajamas
Heavy fragrance
Bright neon makeup
The term asepsis means:
Infection
Absence of germs
Spoilage
Immunization prevents:
Disease spread
Aging
Growth
Fractures
Biohazard waste includes:
Used bandages
Disposable pens
Clean paper
Cups
The primary role of a medical receptionist is to:
Greet and direct patients
Diagnose illnesses
Dispense drugs
Give injections
A medical record release is required when:
Sending to another provider
Filing an appointment
Refilling medication
Booking travel
The SOAP note format stands for:
Which of the following best describes the qualities of good documentation?
Simple, Accurate, Complete, Timely
Simple, Orderly, Accurate, Precise
Short, Obvious, Active, Precise
Secure, Official, Accurate, Patient
The main purpose of TPR in patient check-in is to record:
Money order details
Temperature, Pulse, Respiration
Telephone number
None of these
When performing venipuncture, gloves are worn to:
Make work easier
Protect from bloodborne pathogens
Keep hands warm
None of these
A cardiac specialist is called a:
Neurologist
Cardiologist
Endocrinologist
Hematologist
Which is NOT an example of proper body mechanics?
A) Lifting with legs
B) Twisting with heavy loads
C) Keeping back straight
D) Holding objects close
Consent for minors is typically obtained from:
The child
Parent or legal guardian
Doctor only
Insurance rep
Cultural competence in healthcare means:
Ignoring differences
Respect for diverse backgrounds
Speaking only English
Stereotyping patients
Continuing education for medical assistants is:
Optional after graduation
Essential for maintaining certification
Not available
Limited to math skills
The chief complaint refers to:
Doctor’s issue
Patient’s main reason for visit
Insurance objection
Office manager’s problem
An emesis basin is used for:
collecting vomit
measuring blood pressure
administering medication
sterilizing instruments
Which of the following is used for collecting vomit?
Bathing infants
Collecting vomit
Applying bandages
Serving food
Privacy screens are used to:
Decorate walls
Block patient info from others
Project slideshows
Filter air
The abbreviations “Rx” means:
Prescription
Examination
Patient intake
Discharge
The best way to communicate lab results to patients is:
Clearly and confidentially
Gossip with other staff
Post on social media
Ignore
Incident reports are filled out for:
All patient visits
Unusual occurrences or injuries
Routine check-ins
Which of the following is considered protected health information (PHI)?
Patient's medical record number
Office supply list
Staff meeting notes
Clinic hours
What is the primary purpose of using personal protective equipment (PPE)?
To keep uniforms clean
To protect against exposure to infectious materials
To identify staff members
To improve communication
Which action helps maintain patient confidentiality?
Discussing patient cases in public areas
Posting patient names on social media
Leaving charts unattended at the front desk
Securing files in locked cabinets
Which of the following is a responsibility of a medical assistant?
Prescribing medication
Scheduling patient appointments
Performing surgery
Diagnosing illnesses
What should you do before disclosing patient information?
Get patient consent
Share with anyone who asks
Post on social media
Ignore privacy laws
Which document is used to record payments received from patients?
Inventory list
Appointment book
Prescription pad
Ledger
