Clinical Medical Assistant Final Exam with Complete
Solutions
Which of the following is an important element a professionalism for medical assistants and
physicians Correct Ans-Obtaining continuing education to stay current in the profession
Right and wrong conduct is known as Correct Ans-ethics
Negligence by a professional person is called Correct Ans-malpractice
What is the purpose of an advance directive Correct Ans-States an individual's wishes
regarding health care if the individual is not able to speak for him or herself
Names an individual to make decisions for an individual if he or she becomes incapable of
doing this
Expresses an individual's wish to donate organs when he or she dies
States an individual's wish not to be resuscitated if his or her heart stops beating
What is the name for the crime of billing an insurance company for tests and procedures that
were never performed? Correct Ans-fraud
Which of the following patients would be able to give informed consent for treatment?
Correct Ans-A 35-year-old woman with a hip fracture
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How should a physician terminate a relationship with a patient in order to avoid a possible
lawsuit for abandonment? Correct Ans-Notify the patient in writing
What does the doctrine of respondent superior mean? Correct Ans-The physician is liable
for the negligent actions of his or her employees
What is the name for the party against whom the lawsuit is brought, whether this is a doctor,
medical facility, or hospital? Correct Ans-defendant
Lack of physical or mental fitness is known as Correct Ans-incompetence
When one employee engages another with unwanted comments or physical contact of a
sexual nature, what is it called? Correct Ans-harassment
Which of the following must be reported to the proper authorities even if the patient does
not consent? Correct Ans-Gun shot wound, possible rape, case of tuberculosis, suicide
attempt
To whom would physicians report cases of specific infectious diseases? Correct Ans-Local
board of health or health department
Which of the following is an example of a closed question?
What is the reason for your visit today?
, Clinical Medical Assistant Final Exam with Complete
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Are you an only child?
Can you describe your pain for me?
What are your plans for the future? Correct Ans-Are you an only child?
How is the patient likely to react if the medical assistant asks, "why aren't you following your
diet?" Correct Ans-Become defensive
What measure may improve communication if the patient has an impaired level of
understanding?
Speaking slowly
Repeating information in a different way
Using gestures and demonstrations
Maintaining good eye contact Correct Ans-All of the above
On the fourth level of Maslow's hierarchy of needs are the needs for esteem and recognition.
What do these include?
Self-esteem
Respect of others in one's peer group
Success in work
Prestige in the community Correct Ans-All of the above
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When the medical assistant understands the feelings that a patient has in both an intellectual
and emotional way, what is that understanding called? Correct Ans-Empathy
Which of the following structures is anterior to the heart? Correct Ans-ribs
Visceral refers to which of the following? Correct Ans-internal organs
Individuals with a large number of melanin granules in their skin will have: Correct Ans-
dark skin
What is needed for the absorption of calcium in the body? Correct Ans-Vitamin D
How many bones make up the adult human skeleton? Correct Ans-206
Which of the following forms the upper jaw? Correct Ans-maxillary bones
Which of the following attach to the sternum directly? Correct Ans-true ribs
Which of the following is an example of a hinge joint? Correct Ans-knee, elbow
The energy source for muscle contractions is? Correct Ans-ATP
Solutions
Which of the following is an important element a professionalism for medical assistants and
physicians Correct Ans-Obtaining continuing education to stay current in the profession
Right and wrong conduct is known as Correct Ans-ethics
Negligence by a professional person is called Correct Ans-malpractice
What is the purpose of an advance directive Correct Ans-States an individual's wishes
regarding health care if the individual is not able to speak for him or herself
Names an individual to make decisions for an individual if he or she becomes incapable of
doing this
Expresses an individual's wish to donate organs when he or she dies
States an individual's wish not to be resuscitated if his or her heart stops beating
What is the name for the crime of billing an insurance company for tests and procedures that
were never performed? Correct Ans-fraud
Which of the following patients would be able to give informed consent for treatment?
Correct Ans-A 35-year-old woman with a hip fracture
, Clinical Medical Assistant Final Exam with Complete
Solutions
How should a physician terminate a relationship with a patient in order to avoid a possible
lawsuit for abandonment? Correct Ans-Notify the patient in writing
What does the doctrine of respondent superior mean? Correct Ans-The physician is liable
for the negligent actions of his or her employees
What is the name for the party against whom the lawsuit is brought, whether this is a doctor,
medical facility, or hospital? Correct Ans-defendant
Lack of physical or mental fitness is known as Correct Ans-incompetence
When one employee engages another with unwanted comments or physical contact of a
sexual nature, what is it called? Correct Ans-harassment
Which of the following must be reported to the proper authorities even if the patient does
not consent? Correct Ans-Gun shot wound, possible rape, case of tuberculosis, suicide
attempt
To whom would physicians report cases of specific infectious diseases? Correct Ans-Local
board of health or health department
Which of the following is an example of a closed question?
What is the reason for your visit today?
, Clinical Medical Assistant Final Exam with Complete
Solutions
Are you an only child?
Can you describe your pain for me?
What are your plans for the future? Correct Ans-Are you an only child?
How is the patient likely to react if the medical assistant asks, "why aren't you following your
diet?" Correct Ans-Become defensive
What measure may improve communication if the patient has an impaired level of
understanding?
Speaking slowly
Repeating information in a different way
Using gestures and demonstrations
Maintaining good eye contact Correct Ans-All of the above
On the fourth level of Maslow's hierarchy of needs are the needs for esteem and recognition.
What do these include?
Self-esteem
Respect of others in one's peer group
Success in work
Prestige in the community Correct Ans-All of the above
, Clinical Medical Assistant Final Exam with Complete
Solutions
When the medical assistant understands the feelings that a patient has in both an intellectual
and emotional way, what is that understanding called? Correct Ans-Empathy
Which of the following structures is anterior to the heart? Correct Ans-ribs
Visceral refers to which of the following? Correct Ans-internal organs
Individuals with a large number of melanin granules in their skin will have: Correct Ans-
dark skin
What is needed for the absorption of calcium in the body? Correct Ans-Vitamin D
How many bones make up the adult human skeleton? Correct Ans-206
Which of the following forms the upper jaw? Correct Ans-maxillary bones
Which of the following attach to the sternum directly? Correct Ans-true ribs
Which of the following is an example of a hinge joint? Correct Ans-knee, elbow
The energy source for muscle contractions is? Correct Ans-ATP
