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1

The reason medical care is available to more people is
A)a steady decrease in the cost of health care.
B)modern health insurance, Medicare, and Medicaid.
C)an increase in physician specializations.
D)consumer awareness.
2

To receive certification or registration as a medical assistant, you must
A)graduate from an approved program with a bachelors degree in medical assisting.
B)become a member of the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) or American Medical Technologists (AMT).
C)graduate from an approved medical assistant program and pass the AAMA or AMT examination.
D)pass the AAMA or AMT examination and be employed as a medical assistant.
3

The purpose of the American Association of Medical Assistants is to
A)raise standards to a high professional level.
B)develop medical assisting at an increasing rate.
C)establish certification requirements.
D)provide on-the-job training.
4

Which of the following declared medical assisting an allied health profession?
A)American Medical Technologists
B)U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics
C)U.S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare
D)American Association of Medical Assistants
5

Benefits that the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) offers include
A)guaranteed salary and job.
B)opportunity to travel with job.
C)professional publications and educational opportunities.
D)free admission to an accredited formal medical assisting program.
6

Formal training programs in medical assisting
A)are offered only at 2-year colleges.
B)can be replaced by on-the-job training.
C)must be approved by the AAMA or AMT.
D)last 1 to 2 years and award a certificate, diploma, or associate degree.
7

A Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) must recertify the CMA credential every
A)year.
B)2 years.
C)5 years.
D)10 years.
8

____ is the process by which programs are officially authorized.
A)Certification
B)Registration
C)Accreditation
D)Externship
9

The minimum standards set by the American Association of Medical Assistants for accredited programs are called
A)areas of competence.
B)basics.
C)criteria.
D)specifics.
10

Which of the following has the greatest influence on increasing the career options for a medical assistant?
A)service as a volunteer in a hospital setting
B)employment as a nursing aide
C)experience as a typist or filing clerk
D)graduation from an accredited program





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