Medical Assistant Quiz

Which is not one of the roles of a medical assistant?

• Work under the license of an MD, NP or PA

• Patient navigator

• Assist in the front office

• Order medications and procedures

Which healthcare professional is considered a mid-level practitioner?

• Phlebotomy Technician

• LPN/LVN

• RN

• NP/PA

What board is associated with the NP role?

• Board of medicine

• Board of nursing

• National certification exam

• National licensure exam

Which of the following tasks are inappropriate for MAs to perform?

• Patient Education

• Triage

• Medication Administration

• Send Prescriptions to Pharmacies

What is an example of a task that MAs should not perform?

• Patient Education

• IV Therapy

• Send Prescriptions to Pharmacies

• Medication Administration

What does the scope of practice NOT include?

• Roles and responsibilities

• Legal definitions

• Personal opinions

• Training procedures

In what way does the scope of practice vary?

• By personal preference

• By state and facility

• By patient demand

• By time of year

What is the role of discretion in professionalism?

• Maintaining confidentiality

• Being on time

• Documenting care provided

• Reporting inability to perform tasks

Which of the following is NOT a component of professionalism mentioned in the text?

• Honesty

• Creativity

• Empathy

• Dedication

Which quality is associated with being on time and ready to work?

• Responsibility

• Dependability

• Personability

• Discretion