1. What does EHR stand for in the context of healthcare?

a) Electronic Health Record

b) Emergency Health Response
c) Efficient Healthcare Regulation
d) Essential Health Registry

2. Which federal agency is responsible for administering the Medicare program in the United States?
a) FDA - Food and Drug Administration
b) CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
c) CMS - Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
d) NIH - National Institutes of Health

3. What is the primary purpose of ICD-10 codes in healthcare?

a) Patient identification
b) Billing and coding of diseases
c) Prescription management
d) Hospital accreditation

4. In healthcare, what does the acronym HIPAA stand for?

a) Healthcare Information Processing and Authorization Act
b) Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
c) Hospital Information Privacy and Accreditation Act
d) Human Immunodeficiency Prevention and Awareness Act

5. What is the role of a medical assistant in the triage process?

a) Administering medication
b) Assessing and prioritizing patient needs
c) Billing and coding procedures
d) Managing electronic health records
6. Which of the following is a common vital sign measured by medical assistants?
a) Blood type
b) Body mass index (BMI)
c) Blood pressure
d) Bone density

7. What is the purpose of OSHA in healthcare?

a) Online Safety and Health Assessment
b) Occupational Safety and Health Administration
c) Outpatient Surgical Health Authority
d) Organizational Support for Health Advancement

8. Which of the following is NOT a typical duty of a medical assistant?

a) Administering injections
b) Drawing blood
c) Performing surgery
d) Taking patient medical histories

9. What is the primary goal of preventive care in healthcare?

a) Treating acute illnesses

b) Managing chronic conditions
c) Preventing illnesses and promoting wellness
d) Conducting medical research

10. What does the term "scope of practice" refer to in the context of medical assistants?
a) The range of medical procedures a medical assistant is legally allowed to perform

b) The size of a healthcare facility

c) The number of patients a medical assistant can see in a day

d) The geographical area where a medical assistant can practice

11. Which of the following healthcare professionals typically prescribes medication?

a) Medical assistant

b) Nurse practitioner

c) Medical laboratory technician

d) Radiologic technologist

12. What is the purpose of a pre-authorization in the context of health insurance?

a) Pre-approval for medical treatment

b) Pre-payment for medical services

c) Pre-screening for eligibility

d) Pre-diagnosis of medical conditions

13. What is the role of the CPT code system in healthcare?

a) Patient identification

b) Billing and coding for medical procedures

c) Prescription management

d) Hospital accreditation

14. In a healthcare setting, what is the purpose of informed consent?

a) Obtaining permission from patients before performing medical procedures

b) Informing patients about the latest healthcare regulations

c) Ensuring patient confidentiality

d) Notifying patients about payment policies

15. What does the term "HMO" stand for in health insurance?

a) Health Management Organization

b) Hospital and Medical Office

c) Healthcare Maintenance Order

d) Health Metrics Oversight

16. Which government program provides health coverage to low-income individuals and families in
the United States?

a) Medicaid

b) Medicare

c) CHIP - Children's Health Insurance Program

d) VA - Veterans Affairs

17. What is the purpose of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) in the United States?

a) Regulating pharmaceutical companies

b) Expanding access to healthcare and controlling costs

c) Enforcing medical malpractice laws

d) Restricting insurance coverage for pre-existing conditions

18. What is the primary responsibility of medical assistants in the context of medical coding?
a) Assigning numerical codes to medical diagnoses and procedures

b) Managing patient appointments

c) Ordering laboratory tests

d) Maintaining office supplies

19. What does the term "telemedicine" refer to in healthcare?

a) Remote monitoring of patients

b) Virtual reality surgery

c) Mobile health apps

d) Online medical education

20. What is the purpose of the Health Insurance Marketplace in the United States?

a) Regulating healthcare providers

b) Providing a platform for purchasing health insurance

c) Conducting medical research

d) Managing healthcare facilities

21. What is the primary purpose of the National Provider Identifier (NPI) in healthcare?

a) Patient identification

b) Physician credentialing

c) Billing and coding for medical services

d) Monitoring healthcare quality

22. Which of the following is an example of a preventative healthcare service?

a) Emergency room visit

b) Flu vaccination

c) Major surgery

d) Physical therapy session

23. What does the term "medical billing" refer to in the healthcare system?

a) Assigning codes to medical procedures

b) Sending invoices for medical services to insurance companies

c) Administering medication to patients

d) Conducting medical research

24. What is the purpose of the CLIA regulations in healthcare?

a) Controlling laboratory infections

b) Certifying medical assistants

c) Regulating pharmaceutical companies

d) Ensuring quality laboratory testing

25. What is the primary responsibility of medical assistants during a medical emergency in a clinic or
office setting?

a) Contacting the insurance company

b) Evacuating the building

c) Administering first aid and calling for emergency assistance

d) Updating patient records

26. What is the primary function of a PPO in health insurance?

a) Providing coverage for preventive care

b) Offering a network of preferred healthcare providers

c) Regulating pharmaceutical companies

d) Managing healthcare facilities

27. In healthcare, what is the purpose of a durable power of attorney for healthcare?

a) Authorizing medical procedures

b) Designating a person to make medical decisions on behalf of the patient

c) Ensuring patient confidentiality

d) Regulating healthcare facilities

28. What is the purpose of a CMS-1500 form in healthcare?

a) Patient registration

b) Billing for outpatient services

c) Prescription management

d) Medical imaging
29. What is the role of medical assistants in the process of obtaining prior authorization for medical
procedures?

a) Administering the procedure

b) Verifying patient insurance coverage

c) Billing the patient

d) Providing post-procedure care

30. What does the term "COBRA" refer to in the context of health insurance?

a) Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act

b) Comprehensive Obstetric and Reproductive Benefits Act

c) Cooperative Business Regulation Act

d) Community Outreach for Better Reimbursement Act