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TEST BANK
MEDICAL ASSISTING: ADMINISTRATIVE & CLINICAL COMPETENCIES

,TABLE OF CONTENTS

 Chapter 1: The Medical Assistant, Health Care Team, And Medical Environment
 Chapter 2: Professionalism
 Chapter 3: Legal And Ethical Issues
 Chapter 4: Applying Communication Skills
 Chapter 5: Introduction To Medical Terminology
 Chapter 6: Anatomic Descriptors And Fundamental Body Structure
 Chapter 7: The Nervous System
 Chapter 8: The Senses
 Chapter 9: The Integumentary System
 Chapter 10: The Skeletal System
 Chapter 11: The Muscular System
 Chapter 12: The Respiratory System
 Chapter 13: The Circulatory System
 Chapter 14: The Lymphatic/Immune System
 Chapter 15: The Digestive System
 Chapter 16: The Urinary System
 Chapter 17: The Endocrine System
 Chapter 18: The Reproductive System
 Chapter 19: Telephone Communications
 Chapter 20: Written Communications
 Chapter 21: The Office Environment, Computers, And Equipment
 Chapter 22: Scheduling Appointments And Receiving Patients
 Chapter 23: The Medical Record, Documentation, And Filing
 Chapter 24: Health Insurance
 Chapter 25: Procedural And Diagnostic Coding
 Chapter 26: Patient Accounts
 Chapter 28: Patient Billing, Posting Patient Payments, And Collecting Fees
 Chapter 29: Banking Procedures
 Chapter 30: Accounts Payable And Accounting Procedures
 Chapter 31: Infection Control And Medical Asepsis
 Chapter 32: The Medical History And Patient Screening
 Chapter 33: Body Measurements And Vital Signs
 Chapter 34: Preparing For Examinations
 Chapter 35: The Physical Exam
 Chapter 36: Specialty Examinations And Procedures
 Chapter 38: Pediatric Examinations
 Chapter 39: Geriatrics
 Chapter 40: Mental Health
 Chapter 41: The Physician's Office Laboratory
 Chapter 42: Specimen Collection And Processing
 Chapter 43: Blood Specimen Collection
 Chapter 44: Diagnostic Testing
 Chapter 45: Cardiology Procedures

, Chapter 46: Radiology Procedures
 Chapter 47: Preparing For Surgery
 Chapter 48: Assisting With Minor Surgery
 Chapter 49: Pharmacology Fundamentals
 Chapter 50: Measurement Systems, Basic Mathematics, And Dosage Calculations
 Chapter 51: Administering Oral And Noninjectable Medications
 Chapter 52: Administering Injections And Immunizations
 Chapter 53: Emergencies In The Medical Office And The Community
 Chapter 54: First Aid For Accidents And Injuries
 Chapter 55: Rehabilitation
 Chapter 56: Nutrition, Exercise, And Healthy Living
 Chapter 57: Practicum And The Job Search
 Chapter 58: Managing The Office

,Chapter 1 The Medical Assistant, Health Care Team, And Medical
Environment

1. Medical Assisting Is Probably Right For You If You:
A. Like To Work Alone, Completing Tasks Independently.
B. Are More Comfortable Completing A Consistent Task Daily.
C. Do Not Like Variety In Your Job.
D. Are Interested In A Career In An Expanding Field.
ANSWER: D
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Medium
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MASS.BLES.22.01.KB02 - Describe The Role Of The Medical Assistant
MASS.BLES.22.01.KB03 - List The General Responsibilities And Skills Of The Medical
Assistant
ACCREDITING STANDARDS: ABHES: MA.A.1.1.D - List The General Responsibilities And Skills Of The Medical
Assistant
DATE CREATED: 10/27/2020 11:54 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 10/12/2022 5:31 AM

2. Which Category Of Skills Includes Those That Keep Medical Assistants Practicing Within Their Scope Of Practice?
A. Communication
B. Legal And Ethical
Concepts
C. Instruction
D. Operational Functions
ANSWER: B
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Medium
REFERENCES: Figure 1-4
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MASS.BLES.22.01.KB02 - Describe The Role Of The Medical Assistant
MASS.BLES.22.01.KB03 - List The General Responsibilities And Skills Of The Medical
Assistant
ACCREDITING STANDARDS: ABHES: MA.A.1.1.D - List The General Responsibilities And Skills Of The Medical
Assistant
DATE CREATED: 10/27/2020 11:54 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 10/12/2022 5:46 AM

3. Which Of These Is An Example Of An Administrative Skill?
A Collecting
. Specimens

, B. Performing Vital Signs
C. Administering Medications
D. Preparing Medical
Records
ANSWER: D
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MASS.BLES.22.01.KB02 - Describe The Role Of The Medical Assistant
MASS.BLES.22.01.KB03 - List The General Responsibilities And Skills Of The Medical
Assistant
ACCREDITING STANDARDS: ABHES: MA.A.1.1.D - List The General Responsibilities And Skills Of The Medical
Assistant
DATE CREATED: 10/27/2020 11:54 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 10/12/2022 5:51 AM

4. Which Of These Is An Example Of A Clinical Skill?
A. Performing Patient Screenings
B. Performing Bookkeeping And Collection Procedures
C. Scheduling
Appointments
D. Preparing Submittal (―Clean‖) Insurance Forms
ANSWER: A
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MASS.BLES.22.01.KB02 - Describe The Role Of The Medical Assistant
MASS.BLES.22.01.KB03 - List The General Responsibilities And Skills Of The Medical
Assistant
ACCREDITING STANDARDS: ABHES: MA.A.1.1.D - List The General Responsibilities And Skills Of The Medical
Assistant
DATE CREATED: 10/27/2020 11:54 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 10/12/2022 5:55 AM

5. The Majority Of Medical Assistants Work In Which Type Of Environment?
A. Surgical
B. Insurance Company
C. Ambulatory Care
D. Laboratory
ANSWER: C
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Medium
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice

,HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MASS.BLES.22.01.KB11 - Identify The Various Types Of Medical
Centers
DATE CREATED: 10/27/2020 11:54 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 10/12/2022 5:59 AM

6. The Expenses Involved In Running A Business Have Made Which Of The Following Rare Today?
A. Solo Practices
B. Partnerships
C. Multi-Provider
Clinics
D. Hospitals
ANSWER: A
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Medium
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MASS.BLES.22.01.KB01 - Spell And Define, Using The Glossary, All The Words To
Know In This Chapter
MASS.BLES.22.01.KB11 - Identify The Various Types Of Medical Centers
DATE CREATED: 10/27/2020 11:54 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 10/27/2020 11:54 AM

7. Urgent Care Centers:
A. Originated About 10 Years Ago.
B. Are Usually Open Only On Weekends.
C. Typically Require Patients To Make An Appointment.
D. Take Care Of Patients With Acute Illness Or Injury.
ANSWER: D
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Medium
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MASS.BLES.22.01.KB11 - Identify The Various Types Of Medical
Centers
DATE CREATED: 10/27/2020 11:54 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 10/12/2022 6:01 AM

8. The Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) Is A Team-Based Model Of Care Led By:
A. A Surgeon.
B. A Patient.
C. A Personal Provider.
D. A Health Insurance Company Representative.
ANSWER: C
POINTS: 1

,DIFFICULTY: Medium
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MASS.BLES.22.01.KB01 - Spell And Define, Using The Glossary, All The Words To
Know In This Chapter
MASS.BLES.22.01.KB07 - Partner With Health Care Teams To Attain Optimal Patient
Health
Outcomes
MASS.BLES.22.01.KB12 - Describe Alternatives To The Traditional Medical Model
ACCREDITING STANDARDS: ABHES: MA.A.1.5.G - Partner With Health Care Teams To Attain Optimal Patient
Health Outcomes
DATE CREATED: 10/27/2020 11:54 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 10/12/2022 6:03 AM

9. According To The U.S. Department Of Labor, For The Period 2018 To 2028, The Employment Of Medical
Assistants Is Expected To .
A. Grow 118 Percent
B. Grow 23 Percent
C. Remain About The Same
D. Shrink 17 Percent
ANSWER: B
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Medium
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MASS.BLES.22.01.KB09 - Describe The Current Employment Outlook For The
Medical Assistant
ACCREDITING STANDARDS: ABHES: MA.A.1.1.A - Describe The Current Employment Outlook For The Medical
Assistant
DATE CREATED: 10/27/2020 11:54 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/2/2021 4:19 AM

10. The Primary Purpose Of The American Association Of Medical Assistants (AAMA) Was To:
A. Be The Only Professional Organization For Medical Assistants.
B. Raise The Standards Of The Medical Assistant Profession.
C. To Provide A Professional Membership And Certification For Several Allied Health Occupations.
D. To Provide Pathways To Lifelong Learning In Related Health Care Disciplines.
ANSWER: B
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Medium
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MASS.BLES.22.01.KB10 - Summarize Licensure, Accreditation, Certification, And
Registration
ACCREDITING STANDARDS: ABHES: MA.A.1.1.C - Describe And Comprehend Medical Assistant Credentialing
Requirements, The Process To Obtain The Credential And The Importance Of
Credentialing

, DATE CREATED: 10/27/2020 11:54 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 10/12/2022 6:16 AM

11. Candidates For The CMA (AAMA) Certification Exam Are Allowed A -Day Period In Which To Take The Exam.
A. 30
B. 60
C. 90
D. 120
ANSWER: C
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Medium
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MASS.BLES.22.01.KB13 - Compare Licensure And Certification Requirements Of
Allied Health Professionals
ACCREDITING STANDARDS: ABHES: MA.A.1.1.C - Describe And Comprehend Medical Assistant Credentialing
Requirements, The Process To Obtain The Credential And The Importance Of
Credentialing
DATE CREATED: 10/27/2020 11:54 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/2/2021 4:48 AM

12. Which Organization Offers The Registered Medical Assistant 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)
ANSWER: A
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Medium
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: MASS.BLES.22.01.KB10 - Summarize Licensure, Accreditation, Certification, And
Registration
ACCREDITING STANDARDS: ABHES: MA.A.1.1.C - Describe And Comprehend Medical Assistant Credentialing
Requirements, The Process To Obtain The Credential And The Importance Of
Credentialing
DATE CREATED: 10/27/2020 11:54 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/2/2021 4:51 AM

13. Which Organization Offers Certification Examinations For The National Certified Medical Assistant And
National 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)

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