#1
What is a common task for a medical assistant?
Prescribing medication
Assisting with patient examinations
Performing surgery
Interpreting X-rays
#2
Which of the following is NOT typically a responsibility of a medical assistant?
Scheduling patient appointments
Drawing blood
Interpreting lab results
Diagnosing illnesses
#3
Which of the following is an essential skill for a medical assistant?
Cooking gourmet meals
Ability to speak multiple languages
Effective communication
Playing musical instruments
#4
What is the appropriate action for a medical assistant if a patient is experiencing a medical emergency?
Wait for the doctor to handle it
Call 911 immediately
Ignore the situation
Take a break
#5
What is the purpose of obtaining a patient's consent before a medical procedure?
To speed up the process
To ensure legal protection for the healthcare provider
To bypass patient rights
To avoid responsibility
#6
Which of the following is a common administrative duty for a medical assistant?
Performing surgery
Taking patient histories
Coding diagnoses
Prescribing medications
#7
What is the correct procedure for measuring a patient's blood pressure?
Measure the systolic pressure first, then the diastolic pressure
Measure the diastolic pressure first, then the systolic pressure
Only measure the systolic pressure
Only measure the diastolic pressure
#8
What should a medical assistant do if a patient's vital signs are abnormal?
Inform the patient it's normal
Ignore the abnormal readings
Report findings to the healthcare provider
Record the abnormal readings and take no further action
#9
Which of the following is NOT a standard precaution for infection control?
Wearing gloves
Washing hands frequently
Using a stethoscope without cleaning
Wearing a mask
#10
What is the primary purpose of medical coding?
To bill insurance companies
To entertain patients
To perform surgery
To write prescriptions
#11
What is the appropriate action if a medical assistant accidentally administers the wrong medication to a patient?
Ignore the mistake
Inform the patient
Report the error to a supervisor immediately
Blame the pharmacy
#12
Which of the following is NOT a vital sign?
Blood pressure
Heart rate
Height
Respiratory rate
#13
What is the purpose of obtaining a patient's medical history?
To bill the patient
To provide entertainment
To determine the patient's eligibility for treatment
To satisfy curiosity
#14
What is the importance of maintaining patient confidentiality?
To gossip about patients
To comply with HIPAA regulations and build trust
To violate patient rights
To increase workload
#15
Why is it important for medical assistants to maintain accurate medical records?
To increase paperwork
To keep patients waiting longer
To ensure continuity of care and legal compliance
To entertain healthcare providers
#16
Which of the following is a key component of patient education provided by medical assistants?
Teaching patients how to perform surgery
Explaining complex medical conditions in simple terms
Providing entertainment
Ignoring patient questions
#17
What is the purpose of obtaining a urine sample from a patient?
To check blood sugar levels
To diagnose heart conditions
To assess kidney function and screen for diseases
To measure blood pressure