#1
Which organization provides the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) credential?
American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
ExplanationAAMA provides the CMA credential.
#2
What is the minimum level of education required to become a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)?
High school diploma or equivalent
ExplanationA high school diploma or equivalent is required.
#3
Which of the following is a professional organization that provides certification for medical assistants?
National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
ExplanationNHA provides certification for medical assistants.
#4
Which of the following is an example of a medical assistant's administrative duty?
Scheduling patient appointments
ExplanationScheduling patient appointments is an administrative duty.
#5
Which of the following is an example of a medical assistant's clinical duty?
Administering injections
ExplanationAdministering injections is a clinical duty.
#6
Which of the following is NOT a duty typically performed by a medical assistant?
Performing surgery
ExplanationPerforming surgery is not a typical duty.
#7
What is the purpose of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)?
To protect patient privacy and ensure the security of health information
ExplanationHIPAA protects patient privacy and ensures health information security.
#8
What is the role of a medical assistant in a clinical setting?
All of the above
ExplanationIn a clinical setting, a medical assistant performs administrative and clinical tasks and provides patient care.
#9
What is the purpose of the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) exam?
To certify medical assistants who meet specific criteria
ExplanationThe CMA exam certifies medical assistants meeting specific criteria.
#10
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a professional medical assistant?
Provides medical diagnosis
ExplanationMedical assistants do not provide medical diagnoses.
#11
Which of the following is a requirement for maintaining certification as a medical assistant?
Both a and b
ExplanationMaintaining certification requires both continuing education and passing an exam.
#12
What is the purpose of the Scope of Practice for Medical Assistants?
To define the legal and ethical boundaries of medical assisting
ExplanationDefines the legal and ethical boundaries of medical assisting.
#13
What is the purpose of the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) in relation to medical assisting certification?
To accredit organizations that certify medical assistants
ExplanationAccredits organizations certifying medical assistants.
#14
What is the purpose of the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) credential?
To provide specialized certification for medical assistants
ExplanationProvides specialized certification.