MEDA-1050 MA final
1. Which of the following will not assist you in being A
more efficient with your time?
A-Be a perfectionist for tasks that don't require your
best effort.
B-Make a daily list of tasks and projects that must be
completed.
C-Learn to say no to low-priority requests—especial-
ly those that are optional.
D-Stay away from bad habits that rob you of your time
such as surfing the Internet or using the phone for
extended lengths of time.
2. The majority of medical assistants work in which type ambulatory care
of environment?
3. Medical assisting is probably not for you if you: do not like variety
in your job
4. Which of the following describes the role of the pa- D
tient navigator during the patient with the provider?
A-documenting the provider's remarks or findings in
the medical record, filling out documents, and order-
ing laboratory tests and radiograph studies
B-assisting with referrals, queuing electronic pre-
scriptions for the provider to approve and send to the
pharmacy
C-assisting with procedures
D-all of the above
5. Which organization offers certification examinations D
for the National Certified Medical Assistant and Na-
tional Certified Medical Office Assistant?
A-American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)
B-National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
C-American Medical Technologists (AMT)
D-National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
6. grow 29%
, MEDA-1050 MA final
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, employ-
ment of medical assistants is expected to ______
from 2012 to 2022.
7. Medical assistants are generally allowed to: assist in the
administration of
treatment
8. For good grooming, it is recommended that you twice
brush and floss your teeth at least ____ a day.
9. Which of these is an example of an administrative D
skill?
A-collecting specimens
B-performing vital signs
C-administering medications
D-medical record preparation
10. Which category of skills include those that keep med- B
ical assistants practicing within their scope of prac-
tice?
A-communication
B-legal and ethical concepts
C-instruction
D-operational functions
11. AACP offers several types of certifications. Which of
the following is not an AAPC certification?
A-Certified Professional Coder (CPC) (Outpatient
Physician Office Credential)
B-Certified Professional Coder (CPC-OP) (Outpatient
Clinic)
C-Certified Professional Coder-Hospital Outpatient
(CPC-H) (Outpatient Hospital/Facility Credential)
D-Certified Professional Coder-Payer (CPC-P) (Payer
Coding Credential)
12. Which of the following is not considered a positive A
personal trait?
A-sharing information on social networking sites
, MEDA-1050 MA final
B-friendly attitude
C-genuine smile
D-perception as a professional
13. The Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) is a C
team-based model of care led by:
A-a surgeon
B-the patient
C-a personal provider
D-a health insurance company representative
14. The expenses involved in running a business have A
made which of the following rare today?
A-solo practices
B-partnerships
C-multi-provider clinics
D-hospitals
15. Candidates for the CMA (AAMA) Certification Exam 90
are allowed a ____-day period in which to take the
exam.
16. Which organization offers the Registered Medical As-
sistant certification?
A-American Medical Technologists (AMT)
B-American Association of Medical Assistants
(AAMA)
C-National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
D-American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)
17. Which of the following defines the principles of D
self-boundaries?
A-not examining, diagnosing, or prescribing treat-
ment
B-knowing when to back off in a confrontation
C-understanding the sender-receiver feedback phi-
losophy
D-all of the above
18. 14
, MEDA-1050 MA final
A requirement for maintaining NCCT certification is
the accrual of ____ clock hours of continuing educa-
tion each year.
19. Which of the following describes the role of the D
patient navigator prior to the patient seeing the
provider?
A-Conduct a preplanning visit with the patient prior
to the office visit to assist with the visit agenda.
B-Obtain a basic history including medication use.
C-Perform any needed tests that are due.
D-All of the above
20. Urgent care centers: take care of pa-
tients with acute
illness or injury
21. To qualify to sit for an NHA certification exam, you
must graduate from an NHA-approved health care
training program or have at least:
A-6 months of full-time job experience and a high
school diploma or GED
B-6 months of full-time job experience and an asso-
ciate's degree
C-1 year of full-time job experience and a high school
diploma or GED
D-1 year of full-time job experience and an associ-
ate's degree
22. The American Association of Medical Assistants 1955
(AAMA) traces its roots back to:
23. Candidate certification from the NCCT is valid for a
period of ____ years, from the date of certification
indicated on each candidate's certificate.
24. Which of these tasks is typically the lowest priority? A
A-working on pending files that have tasks
B-performing procedures and dismissing patients
C-rooming patients
1. Which of the following will not assist you in being A
more efficient with your time?
A-Be a perfectionist for tasks that don't require your
best effort.
B-Make a daily list of tasks and projects that must be
completed.
C-Learn to say no to low-priority requests—especial-
ly those that are optional.
D-Stay away from bad habits that rob you of your time
such as surfing the Internet or using the phone for
extended lengths of time.
2. The majority of medical assistants work in which type ambulatory care
of environment?
3. Medical assisting is probably not for you if you: do not like variety
in your job
4. Which of the following describes the role of the pa- D
tient navigator during the patient with the provider?
A-documenting the provider's remarks or findings in
the medical record, filling out documents, and order-
ing laboratory tests and radiograph studies
B-assisting with referrals, queuing electronic pre-
scriptions for the provider to approve and send to the
pharmacy
C-assisting with procedures
D-all of the above
5. Which organization offers certification examinations D
for the National Certified Medical Assistant and Na-
tional Certified Medical Office Assistant?
A-American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)
B-National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
C-American Medical Technologists (AMT)
D-National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
6. grow 29%
, MEDA-1050 MA final
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, employ-
ment of medical assistants is expected to ______
from 2012 to 2022.
7. Medical assistants are generally allowed to: assist in the
administration of
treatment
8. For good grooming, it is recommended that you twice
brush and floss your teeth at least ____ a day.
9. Which of these is an example of an administrative D
skill?
A-collecting specimens
B-performing vital signs
C-administering medications
D-medical record preparation
10. Which category of skills include those that keep med- B
ical assistants practicing within their scope of prac-
tice?
A-communication
B-legal and ethical concepts
C-instruction
D-operational functions
11. AACP offers several types of certifications. Which of
the following is not an AAPC certification?
A-Certified Professional Coder (CPC) (Outpatient
Physician Office Credential)
B-Certified Professional Coder (CPC-OP) (Outpatient
Clinic)
C-Certified Professional Coder-Hospital Outpatient
(CPC-H) (Outpatient Hospital/Facility Credential)
D-Certified Professional Coder-Payer (CPC-P) (Payer
Coding Credential)
12. Which of the following is not considered a positive A
personal trait?
A-sharing information on social networking sites
, MEDA-1050 MA final
B-friendly attitude
C-genuine smile
D-perception as a professional
13. The Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) is a C
team-based model of care led by:
A-a surgeon
B-the patient
C-a personal provider
D-a health insurance company representative
14. The expenses involved in running a business have A
made which of the following rare today?
A-solo practices
B-partnerships
C-multi-provider clinics
D-hospitals
15. Candidates for the CMA (AAMA) Certification Exam 90
are allowed a ____-day period in which to take the
exam.
16. Which organization offers the Registered Medical As-
sistant certification?
A-American Medical Technologists (AMT)
B-American Association of Medical Assistants
(AAMA)
C-National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
D-American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)
17. Which of the following defines the principles of D
self-boundaries?
A-not examining, diagnosing, or prescribing treat-
ment
B-knowing when to back off in a confrontation
C-understanding the sender-receiver feedback phi-
losophy
D-all of the above
18. 14
, MEDA-1050 MA final
A requirement for maintaining NCCT certification is
the accrual of ____ clock hours of continuing educa-
tion each year.
19. Which of the following describes the role of the D
patient navigator prior to the patient seeing the
provider?
A-Conduct a preplanning visit with the patient prior
to the office visit to assist with the visit agenda.
B-Obtain a basic history including medication use.
C-Perform any needed tests that are due.
D-All of the above
20. Urgent care centers: take care of pa-
tients with acute
illness or injury
21. To qualify to sit for an NHA certification exam, you
must graduate from an NHA-approved health care
training program or have at least:
A-6 months of full-time job experience and a high
school diploma or GED
B-6 months of full-time job experience and an asso-
ciate's degree
C-1 year of full-time job experience and a high school
diploma or GED
D-1 year of full-time job experience and an associ-
ate's degree
22. The American Association of Medical Assistants 1955
(AAMA) traces its roots back to:
23. Candidate certification from the NCCT is valid for a
period of ____ years, from the date of certification
indicated on each candidate's certificate.
24. Which of these tasks is typically the lowest priority? A
A-working on pending files that have tasks
B-performing procedures and dismissing patients
C-rooming patients
