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EKG Module 110 Pearson's Comprehensive Medical Assisting 2nd Edition Chapter 1 Test

Home Get App Take Quiz Create Which organization aanalyzed the medical assisting field in 1979 to determine the responsibilities of an MA? The AAMA (American Association of Medical Assistants). When was the AAMA organized? 1955 Who was the founder and first President of the AAMA? Maxine Williams How were MA's trained on the job? Through day-to-day education and training provided in the medical office Who trained MA's in the beginning? The physician An MA always works for an agent for ____________? 1. The physician 2. The patient Which program is approximately 2 years? Degree What are not administrative duties of a MA? Never perform duties that are beyond your level of responsibilty, education and training 1. Prescribe medications 2. Signing prescriptions What are not clinical responsibilities of a MA? Never perform duties that are beyond your level of responsibility, educationa, and training 1. To diagnose patients 2. To treat illnesses 3. Suturing 4. Interpret EKG's 5. Examine patients ' What are the administrative duites of a MA? 1. Scheduling 2. Greeting and receiving patients 3. Screening non-patients and visitors 4. Operating office equipment 5. Insurance clerk 6. Handling petty cash 7. Handling the office in the physician's absence What are the clinical responsibilities of a MA? 1. Assisting physician in providing patient care 2. Obtaining vital signs 3. Obtaining a medical history 4. Collecting, preparing, and transporting lab specimens 5. Injections 6. Phlebotomy when required 7. Rooming patients What are two catergories that best describe the responsibilities of a MA? 1. Administrative 2. Clinical Which organization awards the Registered Medical Assistant? AMT (American Medical Technologist) How many total CEU's over what period of time must a CMA (AAMA) obtain to remain certified? 60 CEU's over 5 years Which of the following statements is true? 1. A MA is equivalent to a nurse 2. A MA is equivalent to a PA 3. A MA is equivalent to a pharmacy tech 4. An advertisement for a MA might include "medical records clerk" 4. An advertisement for a MA might include "medical records clerk" As per CAAHEP Essentials, at a minimum, the curriculum of a MA school does not include 1. MA clinical procedures 2. Medical law and ethics 3. Externship of 160 to 190 hours 4. Emergency medical technician training 5. MA administrative procedures 4. Emergency medical technician training Necessary characteristics of a good MA should include all EXCEPT? 1. Confidentiality 2. Thoroughness 3. Integrity 4. Discretion 5. Sympathy 5. Sympathy Which of the following statements is TRUE? 1. MA's work only in physician's offices 2. All MA programs are diploma programs 3. With additional training, MA's may work as ECG technicians 4. MA's can perform minor surgeries without physicians present 5. MA's do not need good communication skills What are CEU's? Continuing education units What is NCMA? National Certified Medical Assistant Who issues the credentials for a NCMA? NCCT (National Center for Competency Testing) What is NHA? National Healthcare Association When was the NHA founded? 1989 What is CMAA? Certified Medical Administrative Assistant How many hours per year of continuing education is required by NCCT? 14

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