Chapter 01: Competency-Based Education and the Medical Assistant Student
Proctor: Kinn's the Medical Assistant, 13th Edition
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. A
... [Show More] comprehensive portfolio includes which of the following?
a. Examples of work completed in each course
b. Certificates or awards
c. Proof of the skills achieved
d. Letters of recommendation
e. All of the above
ANS: E
A comprehensive portfolio includes examples of work completed in each course and proof of the skills achieved.
REF: p. 3 | CAAHEP: V.C.7 | ABHES: 11.a
OBJ: 3. Summarize the importance of student portfolios in proving academic success and skill competency.
2. According to the learning style inventory, which stage learners enjoy teaching others and working in groups and learn best
when they can apply new information to real-world problems?
a. Stage 1
b. Stage 2
c. Stage 3
d. Stage 4
ANS: D
Stage 4 learners are concrete active learners. These students are concerned about how they can use what they learn to make a
difference in their lives. Stage 4 learners enjoy teaching others and working in groups and learn best when they can apply
new information to real-world problems.
REF: p. 4 | CAAHEP: V.C.1 | ABHES: 11.a
OBJ: 4. Examine your learning preferences, and interpret how your learning style affects your success as a student.
3. Which of the following is a characteristic of stage 1 learners according to the learning style inventory?
a. Want to practice what you are learning
b. Learn best with hands-on practice
c. Like to create ways of thinking about the material
d. Comfortable watching rather than doing
e. Both A and B
ANS: D
Stage 1 learners have a concrete reflective style. These students want to know the purpose of the information and have a personal
connection to the content. They like to consider a situation from many points of view, observe others, and plan before taking
action. They feel most comfortable watching rather than doing.
REF: p. 4 | CAAHEP: V.C.1 | ABHES: 11.a
OBJ: 4. Examine your learning preferences and interpret how your learning style affects your success as a student.
4. Which type of coping strategies may actually increase stress levels?
a. Adaptive coping mechanism
b. Nonadaptive coping mechanism
c. Constructive coping mechanism
d. All of the above
ANS: B
Some coping strategies may actually increase stress levels. These are identified as nonadaptive coping mechanisms.
REF: p. 5 | CAAHEP: V.C.15 | ABHES: 5.a
OBJ: 5. Differentiate between adaptive and nonadaptive coping mechanisms.
5. Which of the following strategies will help you be more organized in time management?
a. Ask for help when you need it
b. Reflect on your long-range goals
c. Schedule study time during peak performance time
d. Reward yourself
ANS: C
Optimal time management for studying includes taking advantage of the time of day when you study and learn the best.
Schedule study time during your peak performance time.
REF: p. 7 | CAAHEP: V.C.11 | ABHES: 11.a
OBJ: 6. Apply time management strategies to make the most of your learning opportunities. [Show Less]