Introduction to Medical Assisting Exam
Questions with 100% Correct Answers
Which of the following does not typically offer formal programs in medical
assisting?
A) Local chambers of commerce
B) Four-year colleges and universities
C) Vocational-technical high schools
D) Community and junior colleges
E) Postsecondary vocational schools - ✔✔A) Local chambers of commerce
Which of the following provides the basis for the AAMA's certification
examination?
A) Candidate's Guide to the Certification Examination
B) CMA Today publication
C) AAMA Board of Directors
D) CAAHEP and ABHES
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,E) Occupational Analysis of the CMA (AAMA) - ✔✔E) Occupational Analysis of
the CMA (AAMA)
The scope of practice of a medical assistant is determined by ________.
A) state law
B) federal law
C) AAMA
D) AMT
E) CAAHEP - ✔✔A) state law
Which organization awards the CMA credential?
A) American Association of Medical Assistants
B) American Medical Technologists
C) National Association for Health Professionals
D) National Health Career Association
E) National Center for Competency Testing - ✔✔A) American Association of
Medical Assistants
Which of the following tasks is not considered in the scope of practice for a
multiskilled healthcare professional?
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, A) Facilitating treatment for patients with physical disabilities
B) Making judgments or interpretations concerning a patient's diagnosis
C) Performing medical billing and coding
D) Collecting, preparing, and transmitting laboratory specimens
E) Scheduling teleconferences for doctors in different locations - ✔✔B) Making
judgments or interpretations concerning a patient's diagnosis
The AAMA works to protect the right of the medical assistant to practice
through________.
A) legislative monitoring
B) group insurance
C) state chapter activities
D) continuing education offerings
E) professional networking - ✔✔A) legislative monitoring
An example of a clinical duty for a medical assistant is ________.
A) interpreting basic laboratory tests
B) greeting patients and answering telephones
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Questions with 100% Correct Answers
Which of the following does not typically offer formal programs in medical
assisting?
A) Local chambers of commerce
B) Four-year colleges and universities
C) Vocational-technical high schools
D) Community and junior colleges
E) Postsecondary vocational schools - ✔✔A) Local chambers of commerce
Which of the following provides the basis for the AAMA's certification
examination?
A) Candidate's Guide to the Certification Examination
B) CMA Today publication
C) AAMA Board of Directors
D) CAAHEP and ABHES
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,E) Occupational Analysis of the CMA (AAMA) - ✔✔E) Occupational Analysis of
the CMA (AAMA)
The scope of practice of a medical assistant is determined by ________.
A) state law
B) federal law
C) AAMA
D) AMT
E) CAAHEP - ✔✔A) state law
Which organization awards the CMA credential?
A) American Association of Medical Assistants
B) American Medical Technologists
C) National Association for Health Professionals
D) National Health Career Association
E) National Center for Competency Testing - ✔✔A) American Association of
Medical Assistants
Which of the following tasks is not considered in the scope of practice for a
multiskilled healthcare professional?
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, A) Facilitating treatment for patients with physical disabilities
B) Making judgments or interpretations concerning a patient's diagnosis
C) Performing medical billing and coding
D) Collecting, preparing, and transmitting laboratory specimens
E) Scheduling teleconferences for doctors in different locations - ✔✔B) Making
judgments or interpretations concerning a patient's diagnosis
The AAMA works to protect the right of the medical assistant to practice
through________.
A) legislative monitoring
B) group insurance
C) state chapter activities
D) continuing education offerings
E) professional networking - ✔✔A) legislative monitoring
An example of a clinical duty for a medical assistant is ________.
A) interpreting basic laboratory tests
B) greeting patients and answering telephones
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