Which of the following insurance plan models requires a referral from a primary care
provider to schedule an appointment with a dermatologist? - correct answer A.
Preferred provider organization (PPO)
B. Pay-for-performance
C. Heath maintenance organization (HMO)
D. Exclusive provider organization (EPO)
Answer: C
Which of the following insurance providers is the oldest and largest system of
independent health insurers in the U.S.? - correct answer A. Tricare
B. Medicare
C. Blue Cross Blue Shield
D. Medicaid
Answer: C
A provider requests that a patient see a specialist for hyperthyroidism. The assistant
should expect to contact which of the following specialty clinics for this consultation? -
correct answer A. Gastroenterology
B. Urology
C. Endocrinology
D. Cardiology
Answer: C
Which of the following duties is the medical assistant allowed to preform independently?
- correct answer A. Prescribe medication
B. Record vital signs
C. Give medical advice
D. Provide medication samples
Answer: B
Which of the following health care professionals is legally responsible for the outcomes
of a medical assistant's duties and performance? - correct answer A. Registered
nurse
B. Family practitioner
C. Office manager
D. Pharmacy technician
Answer: B