MEDICAL ASSISTANT - MIDTERM 2025/2026 UPDATE |
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS |WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTION
Which type of physician specializes in diagnosing and treating disorders of the
skin? Answer - Dermatologist
OSHA is an agency of which federal department? Answer - Labor
The majority of learners are ______ learners. Answer - Visual
The majority of medical terms have either _____ or ______ foundations.
Answer - Latin or Greek
The American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) traces its roots back
to: Answer - 1955
The ancient ____ introduced the practice of using leeches for medicinal blood
removal. Answer - Egyptians
The founder of modern nursing was: Answer - Florence Nightingale
Which organization offers the Registered Medical Assistant certification?
Answer - American Medical Technologists (AMT)
, Who "owns" a patient's medical record in a private practice? Answer - The
provider
Scope of practice refers to: Answer - Performing delegated clinical and
administrative duties, working under a physician's direct supervision,
consisttent with your educattion, training, and experience
When a patient arrives at the medical office, you should copy (or scan)
_______ of the insurance card(s). Answer - Both sides
How often should the tickler file be checked? Answer - Daily
The patient chart belongs to the: Answer - Medical practice
The combining form gastr/o means: Answer - Stomach
The combining form colp/o means: Answer - Vagina
The combining form cyan/o means: Answer - Blue
What are the two main divisions of the nervous system? Answer - Central and
Peripheral
What are the two divisions of the autonomic nervous system? Answer -
Sympathetic and Parasympathetic
The peripheral system also includes ______ pairs of spinal nerves Answer - 31
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS |WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTION
Which type of physician specializes in diagnosing and treating disorders of the
skin? Answer - Dermatologist
OSHA is an agency of which federal department? Answer - Labor
The majority of learners are ______ learners. Answer - Visual
The majority of medical terms have either _____ or ______ foundations.
Answer - Latin or Greek
The American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) traces its roots back
to: Answer - 1955
The ancient ____ introduced the practice of using leeches for medicinal blood
removal. Answer - Egyptians
The founder of modern nursing was: Answer - Florence Nightingale
Which organization offers the Registered Medical Assistant certification?
Answer - American Medical Technologists (AMT)
, Who "owns" a patient's medical record in a private practice? Answer - The
provider
Scope of practice refers to: Answer - Performing delegated clinical and
administrative duties, working under a physician's direct supervision,
consisttent with your educattion, training, and experience
When a patient arrives at the medical office, you should copy (or scan)
_______ of the insurance card(s). Answer - Both sides
How often should the tickler file be checked? Answer - Daily
The patient chart belongs to the: Answer - Medical practice
The combining form gastr/o means: Answer - Stomach
The combining form colp/o means: Answer - Vagina
The combining form cyan/o means: Answer - Blue
What are the two main divisions of the nervous system? Answer - Central and
Peripheral
What are the two divisions of the autonomic nervous system? Answer -
Sympathetic and Parasympathetic
The peripheral system also includes ______ pairs of spinal nerves Answer - 31
