Chapter 1 MA EXPECTED QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS
Question 1.
Medical assistants must know the principles of self-boundaries or of ______ of the profession. Each
state has its own medical practice act which determines this.
ANSWER
scope of practice
Question 2.
The evolving role of the medical assistant under the supervision of the provider has some practices
utilizing them to conduct preplanning visits, assist with referrals and engaging the patients in
managing their own health care. This role is known as the patient navigator or patient
ANSWER
advocate
Question 3.
Which of these tasks is the first priority when working in a clinical capacity?
ANSWER
Assisting the provider with emergencies and procedures
Question 4.
Communication and professionalism are examples of _____ skills.
ANSWER
general
Question 5.
The CMA (AAMA) Certification/Recertification Exam is divided into what three content areas?
ANSWER
general, administrative, and clinical
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ANSWERS
Question 1.
Medical assistants must know the principles of self-boundaries or of ______ of the profession. Each
state has its own medical practice act which determines this.
ANSWER
scope of practice
Question 2.
The evolving role of the medical assistant under the supervision of the provider has some practices
utilizing them to conduct preplanning visits, assist with referrals and engaging the patients in
managing their own health care. This role is known as the patient navigator or patient
ANSWER
advocate
Question 3.
Which of these tasks is the first priority when working in a clinical capacity?
ANSWER
Assisting the provider with emergencies and procedures
Question 4.
Communication and professionalism are examples of _____ skills.
ANSWER
general
Question 5.
The CMA (AAMA) Certification/Recertification Exam is divided into what three content areas?
ANSWER
general, administrative, and clinical
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