KINNS MIDTERM REVIEW EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS
How did the studies of the ancient Greek physicians influence the progress of medicine
during the period of history known as the Dark Ages? - Correct Answers -They
discouraged further study because Hippocrates and Galen were considered to be the
final authorities on matters of medicine.
Which of the following organization became the most famous medical school in the
world in the 1800s? - Correct Answers -John Hopkins University
What was Abraham Flexner's contribution to medical education in North America? -
Correct Answers -The preparation and publication of a report that rated the quality of
medical schools.
Which scientist first described the manner in which the heart functions as a pump that
continually circulates the blood. - Correct Answers -William Harvey
Which two scientist developed a vaccine that brought polio under control? - Correct
Answers -Albert Sabin and Howard Florey
Which of the following statements about the professional corp. form of business org. is
not true? - Correct Answers -Corps. are not restricted by legal requirements as are
smaller sole proprietorships and partnerships.
Which allied health professional w/ a physician who specializes in the care of the eye? -
Correct Answers -Ophthalmic medical tech
The Father of Medicine contributed which of the following to medicine? - Correct
Answers -Hippocratic Oath
The org. that is committed to research and delivery of needed drugs and medical
supplies to various areas of the world is the: - Correct Answers -WHO
The organization that is a clearinghouse for info and statistics associated w/ healthcare
- Correct Answers -CDC
,The highest level of biosafety that is studied at USAMRIID is level - Correct Answers -IV
Which of the following individuals is considered to be one of the most brilliant minds
working on the AID crisis today? - Correct Answers -David Ho
Which of the following individuals was the 5th most cited during the period between
1981 and 1994? - Correct Answers -Anthony Fauci
Which of the following physicians are trained to find pressure points and weight
distribution problems? - Correct Answers -Podiatrists
A person who manages systems consistent with the medical, administrative, ethical,
and legal requirements of the healthcare delivery system is called a(n) - Correct
Answers -Health info administrator
How have the advancement of medical technology and the increased use of computers
influenced the medical assisting profession? - Correct Answers -They have increased
the amount of training necessary to become a proficient medical assistant
Which statement best describes the relationship of administrative and clinical medical
assisting responsibilities? - Correct Answers -Both are of equal importance in
maintaining a high-quality medical practice.
Which is the most important consideration in choosing a uniform? - Correct Answers -It
should give a professional neat appearance.
Because medical assistants are key public relations representatives for the physician for
whom they work, it is critical that medical assistants never - Correct Answers -tell
patients who are ill that they have an excellent chance for recovery.
What would be the best way for new medical assistant graduates to become good team
players in the medical office? - Correct Answers -Show consideration and appreciation
of each member of the staff.
Which is not a good reason for becoming an active member of a medical assisting
professional organization? - Correct Answers -Ensuring fair pay by asking others about
their salaries.
The best way to earn a favorable evaluation on your externship is to - Correct Answers -
show integrity and practice High ethical standards
Why is bargain help often the most expensive? - Correct Answers -Extra time must be
spent in training or correcting mistakes
Which of the following is not part of the medical assistant's creed? - Correct Answers -I
am loyal to myself
, The main benefits from externships and internships are experienced by the - Correct
Answers -externships site and the medical assistant extern
Talk, widely disseminated opinion with no discernible source, or a statement that is not
known to be true, is called: - Correct Answers -a rumor
Deciding which tasks are more important is called - Correct Answers -prioritizing
A task that is noted as an E priority is probably - Correct Answers -an errand
When medical assistants are able to adapt to various situations, they are considered to
be - Correct Answers -Flexible
Probably the most important asset a medical assistant can offer an employer is -
Correct Answers -A good attitude
A connotation is - Correct Answers -something suggested by a word or thing
Which is one of the most common physical places in which confidentiality is breached? -
Correct Answers -Elevators
Corresponding in size, amount, extent, or degree and equal in measure is the definition
for - Correct Answers -commensurate
Which of the following statements about professionalism is not true? - Correct Answers
-Student medical assistants are naturally professional on the externship even if they are
not professional at school.
Not taking can help the medical assistant to - Correct Answers -Avoid forgetting orders,
Remember dosages, complete duties
The principal reason for requesting feedback when communicating with patients is to
determine whether they - Correct Answers -Understand what is being said
Verbal expressions or body language, such as a nod of . understanding, are called -
Correct Answers -feedback
Even when two people are speaking at the same time, various channels of
communication are used, such as - Correct Answers -words, body language, and facial
expressions
A lack of feeling, emotion, interest, or concern is a defense mechanism - Correct
Answers -apathy
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS
How did the studies of the ancient Greek physicians influence the progress of medicine
during the period of history known as the Dark Ages? - Correct Answers -They
discouraged further study because Hippocrates and Galen were considered to be the
final authorities on matters of medicine.
Which of the following organization became the most famous medical school in the
world in the 1800s? - Correct Answers -John Hopkins University
What was Abraham Flexner's contribution to medical education in North America? -
Correct Answers -The preparation and publication of a report that rated the quality of
medical schools.
Which scientist first described the manner in which the heart functions as a pump that
continually circulates the blood. - Correct Answers -William Harvey
Which two scientist developed a vaccine that brought polio under control? - Correct
Answers -Albert Sabin and Howard Florey
Which of the following statements about the professional corp. form of business org. is
not true? - Correct Answers -Corps. are not restricted by legal requirements as are
smaller sole proprietorships and partnerships.
Which allied health professional w/ a physician who specializes in the care of the eye? -
Correct Answers -Ophthalmic medical tech
The Father of Medicine contributed which of the following to medicine? - Correct
Answers -Hippocratic Oath
The org. that is committed to research and delivery of needed drugs and medical
supplies to various areas of the world is the: - Correct Answers -WHO
The organization that is a clearinghouse for info and statistics associated w/ healthcare
- Correct Answers -CDC
,The highest level of biosafety that is studied at USAMRIID is level - Correct Answers -IV
Which of the following individuals is considered to be one of the most brilliant minds
working on the AID crisis today? - Correct Answers -David Ho
Which of the following individuals was the 5th most cited during the period between
1981 and 1994? - Correct Answers -Anthony Fauci
Which of the following physicians are trained to find pressure points and weight
distribution problems? - Correct Answers -Podiatrists
A person who manages systems consistent with the medical, administrative, ethical,
and legal requirements of the healthcare delivery system is called a(n) - Correct
Answers -Health info administrator
How have the advancement of medical technology and the increased use of computers
influenced the medical assisting profession? - Correct Answers -They have increased
the amount of training necessary to become a proficient medical assistant
Which statement best describes the relationship of administrative and clinical medical
assisting responsibilities? - Correct Answers -Both are of equal importance in
maintaining a high-quality medical practice.
Which is the most important consideration in choosing a uniform? - Correct Answers -It
should give a professional neat appearance.
Because medical assistants are key public relations representatives for the physician for
whom they work, it is critical that medical assistants never - Correct Answers -tell
patients who are ill that they have an excellent chance for recovery.
What would be the best way for new medical assistant graduates to become good team
players in the medical office? - Correct Answers -Show consideration and appreciation
of each member of the staff.
Which is not a good reason for becoming an active member of a medical assisting
professional organization? - Correct Answers -Ensuring fair pay by asking others about
their salaries.
The best way to earn a favorable evaluation on your externship is to - Correct Answers -
show integrity and practice High ethical standards
Why is bargain help often the most expensive? - Correct Answers -Extra time must be
spent in training or correcting mistakes
Which of the following is not part of the medical assistant's creed? - Correct Answers -I
am loyal to myself
, The main benefits from externships and internships are experienced by the - Correct
Answers -externships site and the medical assistant extern
Talk, widely disseminated opinion with no discernible source, or a statement that is not
known to be true, is called: - Correct Answers -a rumor
Deciding which tasks are more important is called - Correct Answers -prioritizing
A task that is noted as an E priority is probably - Correct Answers -an errand
When medical assistants are able to adapt to various situations, they are considered to
be - Correct Answers -Flexible
Probably the most important asset a medical assistant can offer an employer is -
Correct Answers -A good attitude
A connotation is - Correct Answers -something suggested by a word or thing
Which is one of the most common physical places in which confidentiality is breached? -
Correct Answers -Elevators
Corresponding in size, amount, extent, or degree and equal in measure is the definition
for - Correct Answers -commensurate
Which of the following statements about professionalism is not true? - Correct Answers
-Student medical assistants are naturally professional on the externship even if they are
not professional at school.
Not taking can help the medical assistant to - Correct Answers -Avoid forgetting orders,
Remember dosages, complete duties
The principal reason for requesting feedback when communicating with patients is to
determine whether they - Correct Answers -Understand what is being said
Verbal expressions or body language, such as a nod of . understanding, are called -
Correct Answers -feedback
Even when two people are speaking at the same time, various channels of
communication are used, such as - Correct Answers -words, body language, and facial
expressions
A lack of feeling, emotion, interest, or concern is a defense mechanism - Correct
Answers -apathy
