NWCA Medical Assistant Exam
Questions and Answers Graded A+
American Hospital Association (AHA) - Correct answer-The American Hospital
Association (AHA) is the national organization that represents and serves all types
of hospitals and health care networks.
American Medical Association (AMA) - Correct answer-The AMA promotes the
art and science of medicine and the betterment of public health.
American Red Cross - Correct answer-A disaster relief organization founded in
Washington, D.C. on May 21, 1881 by Clara Barton to aid US military and conduct
peace time relief work.
American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) - Correct answer-The
professional organization that certifies medical assistants and works to maintain
professional standards in the medical assisting profession.
World Health Organization (WHO) - Correct answer-A group within the United
Nations responsible for human health, including combating the spread of infectious
diseases and health issues related to natural disasters.
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,American Medical Technologists - Correct answer-The registering organization for
medical assistants that provides online continuing education, certification
information, and member news.
American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) - Correct answer-A
professional association established to provide a national certification and
credentialing process, to support the national and local membership by providing
educational products and opportunities to networks, and to increase and promote
national recognition and awareness of professional coding.
American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) - Correct
answer-The professional membership organization for managers of health record
services and healthcare information systems as well as coding services; provides
accreditation, advocacy, certification, and educational services
Association for healthcare Documentation Integrity - Correct answer-Professional
organization that in the field of medical transcription/editing
Marie Curie - Correct answer-A Polish physicist who, with French husband Pierre,
discovered radium emits subatomic particles
Florence Nightingale - Correct answer-Founder of modern nursing
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,Blackwell Sisters - Correct answer-Made it so women could study and practice
medicine
The Hippocratic Oath - Correct answer-Oath taken by medical students swearing to
practice medicine in an ethical way
Scope of Practice for Medical Assistants - Correct answer-Definition the
permissible procedures, actions, and processes for licensed individuals with
specific education, experience, demonstrated competency, and titles.
CMA credential - Correct answer-The CMA (AAMA) is the only certification that
limits eligibility to candidates who have completed a postsecondary, accredited
medical assisting academic program.
RMA Credential - Correct answer-The second-most recognized certification for
Medical Assistants. The RMA provides an excellent demonstration of skills as a
Medical Assistant
CAAHEP (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health and Education
Programs) - Correct answer-The new accreditation agency for allied health
education programs that is recognized by the US Department of Education.
ABHES - Correct answer-Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools.
Organization that offers accreditation to higher education institutions.
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, NCCA - Correct answer-National Commission for Certifying Agencies
Educational Requirements for Medical Assistants - Correct answer-Certificate
Professional Organizations - Correct answer-an organization of people in a
particular occupation that requires considerable training and specialized skills
Required Skills and Character Traits for the Medical Assistant - Correct answer-
Effectively communicating, compassion, outgoing, non-judgmental
Healthcare Team Members - Correct answer-learn about other team members,
group skills, customize care and manage smooth transitions, communicate with
others in a shared language.
Medical Practice Specializations - Correct answer-Focused on a defined group of
patients, diseases, skills, or philosophy
Wellness - Correct answer-An ongoing process of practicing a healthy lifestyle to
fend off disease and maintain healthy parameters in all areas of life
Wellness Guidelines - Correct answer-Keep a positive attitude.
Cherish your values.
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Questions and Answers Graded A+
American Hospital Association (AHA) - Correct answer-The American Hospital
Association (AHA) is the national organization that represents and serves all types
of hospitals and health care networks.
American Medical Association (AMA) - Correct answer-The AMA promotes the
art and science of medicine and the betterment of public health.
American Red Cross - Correct answer-A disaster relief organization founded in
Washington, D.C. on May 21, 1881 by Clara Barton to aid US military and conduct
peace time relief work.
American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) - Correct answer-The
professional organization that certifies medical assistants and works to maintain
professional standards in the medical assisting profession.
World Health Organization (WHO) - Correct answer-A group within the United
Nations responsible for human health, including combating the spread of infectious
diseases and health issues related to natural disasters.
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,American Medical Technologists - Correct answer-The registering organization for
medical assistants that provides online continuing education, certification
information, and member news.
American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) - Correct answer-A
professional association established to provide a national certification and
credentialing process, to support the national and local membership by providing
educational products and opportunities to networks, and to increase and promote
national recognition and awareness of professional coding.
American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) - Correct
answer-The professional membership organization for managers of health record
services and healthcare information systems as well as coding services; provides
accreditation, advocacy, certification, and educational services
Association for healthcare Documentation Integrity - Correct answer-Professional
organization that in the field of medical transcription/editing
Marie Curie - Correct answer-A Polish physicist who, with French husband Pierre,
discovered radium emits subatomic particles
Florence Nightingale - Correct answer-Founder of modern nursing
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,Blackwell Sisters - Correct answer-Made it so women could study and practice
medicine
The Hippocratic Oath - Correct answer-Oath taken by medical students swearing to
practice medicine in an ethical way
Scope of Practice for Medical Assistants - Correct answer-Definition the
permissible procedures, actions, and processes for licensed individuals with
specific education, experience, demonstrated competency, and titles.
CMA credential - Correct answer-The CMA (AAMA) is the only certification that
limits eligibility to candidates who have completed a postsecondary, accredited
medical assisting academic program.
RMA Credential - Correct answer-The second-most recognized certification for
Medical Assistants. The RMA provides an excellent demonstration of skills as a
Medical Assistant
CAAHEP (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health and Education
Programs) - Correct answer-The new accreditation agency for allied health
education programs that is recognized by the US Department of Education.
ABHES - Correct answer-Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools.
Organization that offers accreditation to higher education institutions.
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, NCCA - Correct answer-National Commission for Certifying Agencies
Educational Requirements for Medical Assistants - Correct answer-Certificate
Professional Organizations - Correct answer-an organization of people in a
particular occupation that requires considerable training and specialized skills
Required Skills and Character Traits for the Medical Assistant - Correct answer-
Effectively communicating, compassion, outgoing, non-judgmental
Healthcare Team Members - Correct answer-learn about other team members,
group skills, customize care and manage smooth transitions, communicate with
others in a shared language.
Medical Practice Specializations - Correct answer-Focused on a defined group of
patients, diseases, skills, or philosophy
Wellness - Correct answer-An ongoing process of practicing a healthy lifestyle to
fend off disease and maintain healthy parameters in all areas of life
Wellness Guidelines - Correct answer-Keep a positive attitude.
Cherish your values.
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