Medical Assisting Administration and Clinical Competencies Chapter 1Medical
Assisting the Prpffession Exam with Questions and Answers
A medical assistant obtained a patient's medical history, checked his height and weight, assisted
the physician with procedures and treatment, and filed the patient's medical records. In this
case, which dates preformed by the assistant can be categorized as administrative? - ✔✔✔-
Filed patient records.
Bridget has been working as a CMA (AAMA) for more than five years. To maintain her
certification, she needs to show evidence of 60 hours of _____ every five years. - ✔✔✔-
Continuing education
Cathy is a medical assistant who is loved and respected by all her patients due to her
understanding and caring nature. In this case, which quality of Cathy is appreciated? - ✔✔✔-
Empathy
Darina has just passed the American Medical Technologists (AMT) certification examination for
medical assisting. Which credential will she be awarded? - ✔✔✔-Registered Medical Assistant
Jose is contemplating a career as a medical assistant specializing in practice management. He
has a choice between a diploma and a degree program. What reasons might support his
decision to choose a degree program? - ✔✔✔-A degree program focuses on developing clinical
skills and limited administrative skills, whereas a diploma program focuses on developing both
administrative and clinical skills in depth.
Kayla, a medical assistant, gets along well with all of the patient's at her office, despite their vast
diversity. She handles hostile, angry and aggravated patients in a friendly and diplomatic
manner. According to this description, which quality required of a medical assistant does Kayla
possess? - ✔✔✔-Congeniality
Li is applying at OBGYN and Associates for the job of a medical assistant. Upon looking at her
resume and interviewing her, Dr. William believes that she should be hired as an administrative
medical assistant. Which of the following would support his decision? (A) Lis is experienced in
instructing and educating patients on treatments and procedures. (B) Li received extra training
during her externship in changing bandages and dressings as well as suture removal. (C) Li is
Assisting the Prpffession Exam with Questions and Answers
A medical assistant obtained a patient's medical history, checked his height and weight, assisted
the physician with procedures and treatment, and filed the patient's medical records. In this
case, which dates preformed by the assistant can be categorized as administrative? - ✔✔✔-
Filed patient records.
Bridget has been working as a CMA (AAMA) for more than five years. To maintain her
certification, she needs to show evidence of 60 hours of _____ every five years. - ✔✔✔-
Continuing education
Cathy is a medical assistant who is loved and respected by all her patients due to her
understanding and caring nature. In this case, which quality of Cathy is appreciated? - ✔✔✔-
Empathy
Darina has just passed the American Medical Technologists (AMT) certification examination for
medical assisting. Which credential will she be awarded? - ✔✔✔-Registered Medical Assistant
Jose is contemplating a career as a medical assistant specializing in practice management. He
has a choice between a diploma and a degree program. What reasons might support his
decision to choose a degree program? - ✔✔✔-A degree program focuses on developing clinical
skills and limited administrative skills, whereas a diploma program focuses on developing both
administrative and clinical skills in depth.
Kayla, a medical assistant, gets along well with all of the patient's at her office, despite their vast
diversity. She handles hostile, angry and aggravated patients in a friendly and diplomatic
manner. According to this description, which quality required of a medical assistant does Kayla
possess? - ✔✔✔-Congeniality
Li is applying at OBGYN and Associates for the job of a medical assistant. Upon looking at her
resume and interviewing her, Dr. William believes that she should be hired as an administrative
medical assistant. Which of the following would support his decision? (A) Lis is experienced in
instructing and educating patients on treatments and procedures. (B) Li received extra training
during her externship in changing bandages and dressings as well as suture removal. (C) Li is
