HOSA Medical Assisting (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Qs &
As| Grade A| 100% Correct (Verified Answers)
Medical history reveals 150 years of progress - ANSWER with the most amazing strides
made in the 20th century.
Changes in the American health system brought the necessity for highly trained
professionals - ANSWER the need for a highly trained professional with a background in
administrative and clinical skills led to the formation of an alternative field of allied health
care.
The allied health care arena has grown quickly - ANSWER new professions have been
added to the health care team, and each one is an important part of a patient's total
care.
The health care team works together - ANSWER to deliver quality patient care and
remain financially sound.
The patient's health care encounter can be pleasant or unpleasant - ANSWER
depending on the skills and the attitude of the team.
Because of the flexible, multi-skilled nature of their education - ANSWER Medical
Assistants can work in a variety of health care settings.
Medical Assistants play a key role in - ANSWER creating and maintaining a
professional image for their employers.
Characteristics that are vital to being a professional Medical Assistant include the
following: - ANSWER excellent written and oral communication skills, maturity,
accuracy, honesty, ability to respect patient confidentiality, empathy, courtesy, good
interpersonal skills, ability to project a positive self-image, ability to work as a team
player, initiative and responsibility, tact and diplomacy, and high moral and ethical
standards.
A graduate of an accredited medical assisting program can pursue - ANSWER
certification or registration, which brings increasing marketability in the health care
arena.
By ensuring that educational levels are constantly enhanced and by continuing to grow
professionally - ANSWER the Medical Assistant graduate will prepare for the challenge
of a lifelong career that is both fascinating and rewarding.
, Administrative Duties: - ANSWER Managing and maintaining the waiting room, office,
and exam rooms.
Handling telephone calls.
Using written and oral communication.
Maintaining medical records.
Bookkeeping.
Registering patients.
Scheduling appointments.
Ensuring good public relations.
Maintaining office supplies.
Screening sales representatives.
Filing insurance forms.
Processing payroll.
Arranging patient hospitalization.
Sorting and filing mail.
Instructing new patients regarding office hours and procedures.
Applying computer concepts to office practices.
Implementing ICD-9 and CPT codes for insurance claims.
Completing medical reports for dictation.
Clinical Duties: - ANSWER Preparing patients for examination and treatments.
Assisting other health care providers with procedures.
Preparing and sterilizing instruments.
Completing electrocardiograms.
Applying Holter monitors.
Obtaining medical histories.
Administering medications and immunizations.
Obtaining vital signs (W, H, B/P, P, T, R).
Documenting in the medical record.
Performing eye and ear irrigation.
Recognizing and treating medical emergencies.
Initiating and implementing patient education.
Low- and moderate-complexity laboratory tests as determined by CLIA.
Collecting blood and urine samples.
Processing laboratory samples.
Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) - ANSWER offer personal care and assist in nursing
tasks
Chiropractor - ANSWER manipulates the musculoskeletal system and spine to relieve
symptoms
Dental Hygienist - ANSWER trained and licensed to work with a dentist by providing
preventative care
As| Grade A| 100% Correct (Verified Answers)
Medical history reveals 150 years of progress - ANSWER with the most amazing strides
made in the 20th century.
Changes in the American health system brought the necessity for highly trained
professionals - ANSWER the need for a highly trained professional with a background in
administrative and clinical skills led to the formation of an alternative field of allied health
care.
The allied health care arena has grown quickly - ANSWER new professions have been
added to the health care team, and each one is an important part of a patient's total
care.
The health care team works together - ANSWER to deliver quality patient care and
remain financially sound.
The patient's health care encounter can be pleasant or unpleasant - ANSWER
depending on the skills and the attitude of the team.
Because of the flexible, multi-skilled nature of their education - ANSWER Medical
Assistants can work in a variety of health care settings.
Medical Assistants play a key role in - ANSWER creating and maintaining a
professional image for their employers.
Characteristics that are vital to being a professional Medical Assistant include the
following: - ANSWER excellent written and oral communication skills, maturity,
accuracy, honesty, ability to respect patient confidentiality, empathy, courtesy, good
interpersonal skills, ability to project a positive self-image, ability to work as a team
player, initiative and responsibility, tact and diplomacy, and high moral and ethical
standards.
A graduate of an accredited medical assisting program can pursue - ANSWER
certification or registration, which brings increasing marketability in the health care
arena.
By ensuring that educational levels are constantly enhanced and by continuing to grow
professionally - ANSWER the Medical Assistant graduate will prepare for the challenge
of a lifelong career that is both fascinating and rewarding.
, Administrative Duties: - ANSWER Managing and maintaining the waiting room, office,
and exam rooms.
Handling telephone calls.
Using written and oral communication.
Maintaining medical records.
Bookkeeping.
Registering patients.
Scheduling appointments.
Ensuring good public relations.
Maintaining office supplies.
Screening sales representatives.
Filing insurance forms.
Processing payroll.
Arranging patient hospitalization.
Sorting and filing mail.
Instructing new patients regarding office hours and procedures.
Applying computer concepts to office practices.
Implementing ICD-9 and CPT codes for insurance claims.
Completing medical reports for dictation.
Clinical Duties: - ANSWER Preparing patients for examination and treatments.
Assisting other health care providers with procedures.
Preparing and sterilizing instruments.
Completing electrocardiograms.
Applying Holter monitors.
Obtaining medical histories.
Administering medications and immunizations.
Obtaining vital signs (W, H, B/P, P, T, R).
Documenting in the medical record.
Performing eye and ear irrigation.
Recognizing and treating medical emergencies.
Initiating and implementing patient education.
Low- and moderate-complexity laboratory tests as determined by CLIA.
Collecting blood and urine samples.
Processing laboratory samples.
Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) - ANSWER offer personal care and assist in nursing
tasks
Chiropractor - ANSWER manipulates the musculoskeletal system and spine to relieve
symptoms
Dental Hygienist - ANSWER trained and licensed to work with a dentist by providing
preventative care
