chapter 1

Question 1

CMA’s must recertify their CMA (AAMA) credential every

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5 years

Question 2

certain provisions of OSHA and CLIA 88’ are making

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mandatory credentialing a logical step in the hiring process

Question 3

maintaining an efficient office, preparing and maintaining medical records, assisting the physician during exams, keeping exam rooms in order, and preparing patients for exams are examples of

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clinical duties

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creating and maintaining patient medical records, obtaining equipment and supplies, and serving as the link between the physician and representatives of pharmaceutical and medical supply companies are examples of

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administrative duties

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AAMA members have access to

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professional publications and educational opportunities

Question 6

confirmation by an organization that an individual is qualified to perform a job to professional standards is

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certification

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accredited medical assisting programs must include a

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practicum or externship

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Multi-skilled health professionals can

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perform the functions of two or more people, so they are cost-effective employees

Question 9

the AAMA performs

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legislative monitoring to protect your right to practice as an MA

Question 10

MAs work in an

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administrative, clinical, or laboratory capacity

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the legal term that is defined as the care that ordinarily is provided by an average, prudent healthcare provider in a given situation

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standard of care

Question 12

The registered medical assistant (RMA) credential is awarded by the

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American medical technologists (AMT) organization

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the certified medical assistant (CMA) credential is awarded by the

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certifying board of the AAMA

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the accrediting bureau of health education schools (ABHES)

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accredits private postsecondary institutions and programs

Question 15

what is not within the scope of practice of a MA

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making judgements or interpretations concerning a patients diagnosis

Question 16

joining a professional association can help you

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network with other health professionals, achieve your career goals, further the medical profession, gain opportunities for continuing education

Question 17

graduating from an accredited program increases a medical assistants career options by

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showing that they have completed a program that meets accepted standards, providing recognition by professional peers, and making them eligible for registration/certification

Question 18

medical assistants do not need backgrounds in

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physics

Question 19

who decalred medical assisting an allied health professional in 1978

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the US department of health, education, and welfare

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who helps patients through the confusing healthcare system and ensuring the patients treatment needs are met

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patient navigator

Question 21

to be recertified as a CMA, a MA must have

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accumulated the minimum number of contact hours and must hold a current CPR card

Question 22

both AAMA and AMT require medical assistants to

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graduate from an accredited medical assistant program

Question 23

the purpose of the health insurance portability and accountability act (HIPAA) is to

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help ensure continuity and privacy of healthcare info

Question 24

the definition of a MA’s scope of practice

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varies from state to state

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the accrediting body

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sets standards for administrative and clinical competencies

Question 26

as of June 1998, only students who have ______ are eligible to take the certification exam

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completed a medical assisting program accredited by CAAHEP or ABHES

Question 27

the AAMA was officially created in ___ at an American Medical association meeting, one year after being suggested at the ___

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1956, 1955 state convention of the kansas medical assistants society

Question 28

RMA’s must recertify their credential every

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2 years