MEDICAL ASSISTANT TEST 1 WITH ALL
CORRECT & VERIFIED ANSWERS (UPDATED
TO PASS)
Accreditation Correct answer-The process by which an organization is recognized for adherence to
a group of standards that meet or exceed the expectations of the accrediting agency.
Allopathic Correct answer-A system of medical practice that treats disease by the use of remedies,
such as medications and surgery, to produce effects different from those caused by the disease under
treatment; medical doctors(MDs) and osteopaths(DOs) practice allopathic medicine; also called
conventional medicine.
Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) Correct answer-A group of diverse medical and
healthcare systems, practices, and products that are not generally considered part of conventional
medicine. Complementary medicine is used in combination with conventional medicine (allopathic
or osteopathic); alternative medicine is used instead of conventional medicine.
Contamination Correct answer-The process by which something becomes more harmful or
unusable through contact with something unclean.
Holistic Correct answer-A form of healing that considers the whole person (i.e, body, mind, spirit,
and emotions) in individual treatment plans.
Hospice Correct answer-A concept of care that involves health professionals and volunteers who
provide medical, psychological, and spiritual support to terminally ill patients and their loved ones.
Indicator Correct answer-An important point or group of statistical values that, when evaluated,
indicates the quality of care provided in a healthcare facility.
Negligence Correct answer-Conduct that falls below the standards of behavior established by law;
a negligent act is one that does not meet the standard of what is expected of a reasonably prudent
person acting under similar circumstances.
Subluxations Correct answer-Slight misalignments of the vertebrae or a partial dislocation.
Triage Correct answer-The process of sorting patients to determine medical need and priority of
care.
HHS Correct answer-Stands for Department of Health and Human Services
What is the Department of Health and Human Services? Correct answer-The principal U.S
department for providing essential human services and protecting the health of all Americans,
especially those unable to help themselves.
The HHS is made up of more than 300 programs covering research; child services, including
immunizations; financial assistance for low-income families; programs for the elderly; and oversight
of Medicare and Medic-aid programs.
CDC Correct answer-Stands for Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
, What is the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention? Correct answer-The principal U.S Federal
agency concerned with health. It conducts research on health-related issues and serves as a
clearinghouse for information and statistics associated with healthcare.
The divisions of the CDC focus on specific health issues; some of these divisions are the National
Center for HIV, STD, and TB Prevention; the Public Health Practice Program Office; the National
Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities; and the National Center for Health Statistics.
The CDC establishes regulations that affect all healthcare facilities.
NIH Correct answer-Stands for National Institutes of Health
What is the National Institutes of Health? Correct answer-The NIH is part of the HHS and seeks to
imrpove the health of American people. It supports and conducts biomedical research into the
causes and prevention of diseases and uses a modern communications system to furnish biomedical
information to the healthcare professions. It consists of 27 different institutes and centers, in
addition to the National Library of Medicine.
Thousands of research projects are under way in NIH laboratories and clinics at any given time. The
NIH also provides funding for research projects conducted at universities, medical schools, and
hospitals.
OSHA Correct answer-Stands for Occupational Safety and Health Administration
What is the Occupational Safety and Health Administration? Correct answer-An agency of the
Department of Labor responsible for establishing and enforcing regulations to protect individuals in
the workplace.
AAMA Correct answer-Stands for the American Association of Medical Assistants
What is the American Association of Medical Assistants? Correct answer-An organization that
started the accreditation for medical assisting with standard training. They laso provide Legal counsel
for medical assistants for their members.
They also offer the CMA(AAMA) Exam, which is one of the credentialing exams offered to medical
asistants; members can take the exam at a reduced rate.
AMT Correct answer-Stands for the American Medical Technologists
What is the American Medical Technologists Correct answer-An organization founded in 1939 as a
a nationally recognized certification agency for multiple allied professionals. They offer the
Regestered Medical Assistant(RMA) credential.
NHA Correct answer-Stands for National Healthcareer Association
What is the National Healthcareer Association? Correct answer-Established in 1990 to offer
certification examinations in a number of allied health programs. Offers two different medical
assisting certifications: Certified Clinical Medical Assistant(CCMA) and Certified Medical
Administrative Assistant (CMAA).
The NHA is not involved in program curriculum standards or program accreditation.
CORRECT & VERIFIED ANSWERS (UPDATED
TO PASS)
Accreditation Correct answer-The process by which an organization is recognized for adherence to
a group of standards that meet or exceed the expectations of the accrediting agency.
Allopathic Correct answer-A system of medical practice that treats disease by the use of remedies,
such as medications and surgery, to produce effects different from those caused by the disease under
treatment; medical doctors(MDs) and osteopaths(DOs) practice allopathic medicine; also called
conventional medicine.
Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) Correct answer-A group of diverse medical and
healthcare systems, practices, and products that are not generally considered part of conventional
medicine. Complementary medicine is used in combination with conventional medicine (allopathic
or osteopathic); alternative medicine is used instead of conventional medicine.
Contamination Correct answer-The process by which something becomes more harmful or
unusable through contact with something unclean.
Holistic Correct answer-A form of healing that considers the whole person (i.e, body, mind, spirit,
and emotions) in individual treatment plans.
Hospice Correct answer-A concept of care that involves health professionals and volunteers who
provide medical, psychological, and spiritual support to terminally ill patients and their loved ones.
Indicator Correct answer-An important point or group of statistical values that, when evaluated,
indicates the quality of care provided in a healthcare facility.
Negligence Correct answer-Conduct that falls below the standards of behavior established by law;
a negligent act is one that does not meet the standard of what is expected of a reasonably prudent
person acting under similar circumstances.
Subluxations Correct answer-Slight misalignments of the vertebrae or a partial dislocation.
Triage Correct answer-The process of sorting patients to determine medical need and priority of
care.
HHS Correct answer-Stands for Department of Health and Human Services
What is the Department of Health and Human Services? Correct answer-The principal U.S
department for providing essential human services and protecting the health of all Americans,
especially those unable to help themselves.
The HHS is made up of more than 300 programs covering research; child services, including
immunizations; financial assistance for low-income families; programs for the elderly; and oversight
of Medicare and Medic-aid programs.
CDC Correct answer-Stands for Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
, What is the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention? Correct answer-The principal U.S Federal
agency concerned with health. It conducts research on health-related issues and serves as a
clearinghouse for information and statistics associated with healthcare.
The divisions of the CDC focus on specific health issues; some of these divisions are the National
Center for HIV, STD, and TB Prevention; the Public Health Practice Program Office; the National
Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities; and the National Center for Health Statistics.
The CDC establishes regulations that affect all healthcare facilities.
NIH Correct answer-Stands for National Institutes of Health
What is the National Institutes of Health? Correct answer-The NIH is part of the HHS and seeks to
imrpove the health of American people. It supports and conducts biomedical research into the
causes and prevention of diseases and uses a modern communications system to furnish biomedical
information to the healthcare professions. It consists of 27 different institutes and centers, in
addition to the National Library of Medicine.
Thousands of research projects are under way in NIH laboratories and clinics at any given time. The
NIH also provides funding for research projects conducted at universities, medical schools, and
hospitals.
OSHA Correct answer-Stands for Occupational Safety and Health Administration
What is the Occupational Safety and Health Administration? Correct answer-An agency of the
Department of Labor responsible for establishing and enforcing regulations to protect individuals in
the workplace.
AAMA Correct answer-Stands for the American Association of Medical Assistants
What is the American Association of Medical Assistants? Correct answer-An organization that
started the accreditation for medical assisting with standard training. They laso provide Legal counsel
for medical assistants for their members.
They also offer the CMA(AAMA) Exam, which is one of the credentialing exams offered to medical
asistants; members can take the exam at a reduced rate.
AMT Correct answer-Stands for the American Medical Technologists
What is the American Medical Technologists Correct answer-An organization founded in 1939 as a
a nationally recognized certification agency for multiple allied professionals. They offer the
Regestered Medical Assistant(RMA) credential.
NHA Correct answer-Stands for National Healthcareer Association
What is the National Healthcareer Association? Correct answer-Established in 1990 to offer
certification examinations in a number of allied health programs. Offers two different medical
assisting certifications: Certified Clinical Medical Assistant(CCMA) and Certified Medical
Administrative Assistant (CMAA).
The NHA is not involved in program curriculum standards or program accreditation.
