Question 1

A(n) ________ is an organized collection of employment documents and should be created with a professional appearance.

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Question 2

During an interview, you should ____.

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A)   tap your foot if you become nervous
B)   allow the interviewer to bring up salary first
C)   not ask questions about the job or facility
D)   be reserved and not display enthusiasm about the job
E)   tell the interviewer how horrible your last job wasF) C) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 3

It is the job of the applied training site preceptor to ____.

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A)   give you constructive criticism about your work
B)   complete your time sheets
C)   let you work autonomously
D)   make weekly calls to the clinical coordinator of the educational facility
E)   provide a job for you after the applied training is finishedF) A) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 4

Which of the following steps is not required when applying for a national certification exam?

Accepted Answer

A)   Request an application from the appropriate agency
B)   Gather required documents
C)   Review all exam policies and procedures
D)   Obtain permission from your accredited school
E)   Complete the application and submit itF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 5

You and your friend Janis have been through the entire medical assistant program together and now you are both enrolled in an applied training program, although you are working at different facilities. One evening as you are comparing notes, Janis complains that her preceptor is always picking on her. "I can't seem to do anything to please her!" Janis says. Which of the following would be your best response to Janis?

Accepted Answer

A)   "You should complain to the applied training coordinator."
B)   "Why do you allow her to criticize you? Tell her you know what you are doing."
C)   "It's your preceptor's job to give you constructive criticism."
D)   "That's too bad! My preceptor is really nice."
E)   "Maybe it is just a personality conflict."F) All of the above
G) B) and E)

Question 6

Bella and Jorge are enrolled together in an applied training program. One night, while they are working the same shift, they go on break together. Sitting in the staff lounge, Bella tells Jorge an off-color joke. What should Jorge do?

Accepted Answer

A)   Laugh to let Bella know he appreciates the joke
B)   Lecture Bella on proper behavior in the workplace
C)   Tell Bella a similar joke
D)   Pretend he didn't hear her
E)   Quietly ask her to save the jokes until after workF) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 7

Which of the following is a valid study tip to prepare to take a national certification exam?

Accepted Answer

A)   Have a cram session with friends the night before the test
B)   Eat a sugary breakfast to provide carbohydrates for stamina during the test
C)   Get a good night's sleep before the test
D)   Avoid taking practice exams
E)   Study what you do know, and don't worry about what you don't knowF) B) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 8

A brief, general statement that demonstrates a career goal is a(n) ________.

Accepted Answer

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Question 9

Nancy is performing her duties as instructed during her applied training. As she is working, she overhears her preceptor and another employee discussing a humorous incident involving a patient. What should Nancy do?

Accepted Answer

A)   Inform both employees that they are violating the patient's confidentiality
B)   Laugh along with them, so that she blends in with the other employees
C)   Continue her work without joining in the conversation
D)   Report their behavior to the shift supervisor
E)   Report their behavior to the applied training coordinatorF) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

Question 10

Which of these is likely to be a reason for not being hired?

Accepted Answer

A)   Being curious about the job
B)   Acting like you know more than you do
C)   Being confident
D)   Wanting only an entry-level position
E)   Showing an interest in the companyF) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 11

Terrence reports on time for his applied training shift at a local medical facility, but today is a very slow day, and no one asks him to do anything. What should Terrence do?

Accepted Answer

A)   Ask if it is okay for him to go home, since nothing is going on
B)   Ask his preceptor to join him in a game of chess in the staff lounge
C)   Complain that there is nothing for him to do here
D)   Look for tasks that need to be done and ask permission to do them
E)   Begin reading through patient files to increase his knowledge of medical terminologyF) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 12

A prospective employer will find information about your leadership qualities in which section of your résumé?

Accepted Answer

A)   Campus and community activities
B)   Employment experience
C)   Personal information
D)   Summary of skills
E)   Educational backgroundF) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 13

A mandatory requirement of a medical assisting program within a medical facility that allows students to gain on-the-job experience is called a(n) ________ experience.

Accepted Answer

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Question 14

A(n) ________ résumé is used by individuals who have job experience and whose employment history shows growth and development.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ________ résumé is used by individuals...

Question 15

Students in applied training project professionalism by ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   using a piece of tape on their scrubs with their name
B)   changing hair colors every week
C)   maintaining a good reputation in the medical community
D)   not worrying about the impression they make
E)   discussing patients with other students in the employee break roomF) A) and D)
G) None of the above

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