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CMAA midterm Questions and Answers with
Solutions UPDATED!!!
Which of these may required if you want to maintain a
certification as a medical assistant - ANSWER Continuing
education
whys is it important for a medical assistant to groom and dress
appropriately - ANSWER It influences the way patients perceive
delivery of the healthcare
Which of these terms means"a system of values each individual
has that determines perceptions of right and wrong"? -
ANSWER Ethics
What does "scope of practice" mean for a medical assistant -
ANSWER A medical assistant doesn't perform procedures for
which he or she hasn't been educated and in which he or she
isn't proficient
Which of these is an example of an ambulatory case setting -
ANSWER Group practice
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Which medical specialty treats disorders of the skin, hair, and
nails - ANSWER Dermatology
Which medical specialty treats disorders of the brain and
central nervous system - ANSWER neurology
Who is the licensed health professional who rehabilitates
patients after an accident, injury, or serious illness with
therapies such as exercise, ultrasound, traction and electrical
stimulation? - ANSWER Physical therapy
What element must therapeutic communication include that
everyday communication often doesn't include - ANSWER
Empathy
What is the term for long term emotional exhaustion and
diminished interest that affects job performance and results in
physical illnesses, such as headaches, insomnia, and stomach
ulcers - ANSWER Burnout
CMAA midterm Questions and Answers with
Solutions UPDATED!!!
Which of these may required if you want to maintain a
certification as a medical assistant - ANSWER Continuing
education
whys is it important for a medical assistant to groom and dress
appropriately - ANSWER It influences the way patients perceive
delivery of the healthcare
Which of these terms means"a system of values each individual
has that determines perceptions of right and wrong"? -
ANSWER Ethics
What does "scope of practice" mean for a medical assistant -
ANSWER A medical assistant doesn't perform procedures for
which he or she hasn't been educated and in which he or she
isn't proficient
Which of these is an example of an ambulatory case setting -
ANSWER Group practice
, 2|Page
Which medical specialty treats disorders of the skin, hair, and
nails - ANSWER Dermatology
Which medical specialty treats disorders of the brain and
central nervous system - ANSWER neurology
Who is the licensed health professional who rehabilitates
patients after an accident, injury, or serious illness with
therapies such as exercise, ultrasound, traction and electrical
stimulation? - ANSWER Physical therapy
What element must therapeutic communication include that
everyday communication often doesn't include - ANSWER
Empathy
What is the term for long term emotional exhaustion and
diminished interest that affects job performance and results in
physical illnesses, such as headaches, insomnia, and stomach
ulcers - ANSWER Burnout
