1.	Which of the following study strategies should the solitary learner use?
A)	studying from the textbook only
B)	studying with music playing softly in the background
C)	studying with a small group
D)	studying in a quiet place

2.	Understanding your learning style will:
A)	allow you to ace every exam
B)	allow you to study more effectively
C)	allow you to know what will be on an exam
D)	allow you to minimize your study time

3.	Which of the following is true about social learners?
A)	are easily distracted when studying alone
B)	like to study in group
C)	like to "think out loud" when studying
D)	all of the above

4.	Which of the following is true about auditory learners?
A)	study better by reading
B)	like to study with others
C)	need to hear the spoken word
D)	b and c only

5.	Which of the following is true about visual learners?
A)	learn better by listening
B)	don't benefit from using flashcards
C)	do benefit from reading the material
D)	don't benefit from pictures on diagrams

6.	When it comes to learning styles, most people:
A)	are strictly one type of learner
B)	are visual learners
C)	are auditory learners
D)	are a combination of learning styles

7.	Which of the following study strategies should the kinesthetic learner use?
A)	studying alone
B)	using as many senses as possible
C)	studying from the textbook only
D)	sitting still for long periods of time

8.	Symptoms of burnout include all of the following EXCEPT:
A)	depression
B)	insomnia
C)	excessive need for sleep
D)	empathy for clients

9.	Which of the following are factors that contribute to burnout?
A)	good sleeping habits
B)	long work hours
C)	support from supervisors
D)	good nutrition

10.	Which of the following are self-care strategies?
A)	7–8 hours of sleep per night
B)	a well-balanced diet
C)	stress-reduction strategies
D)	all of the above

11.	Most adults are predominantly:
A)	social learners
B)	auditory
C)	visual/kinesthetic learners
D)	solitary learners

12.	Due to their desire to help people, some health-care professionals:
A)	can suffer from burnout
B)	understand the importance of self-care
C)	can better identify factors affecting stress
D)	never suffer from burnout

13.	Which of the following best describes what an acronym is?
A)	a word created from the first letters of a series of words
B)	a decision-making tool used by medical assistants in the clinical setting
C)	a type of self-care activity
D)	a type of learning style

14.	Which of the following is a useful teaching strategy for the medical assistant to use?
A)	conducting a thorough evaluation of each patient's learning style before teaching begins
B)	developing a teaching routine that appeals to as many styles as possible
C)	assuming all patients are visual learners and proceed accordingly
D)	asking each patient to identify his learning style before teaching begins

15.	The student who suffers from test anxiety might benefit from which of the following?
A)	drinking several cups of coffee prior to taking exams
B)	taking exams on an empty stomach
C)	asking permission to wear earplugs
D)	studying all night before an exam

16.	All of the following are recommended test-taking strategies EXCEPT:
A)	sitting near the front of the room or in a corner so that the activities of others are less visible and thus less distracting to you.
B)	covering all areas of a written exam below the test question you are reading until you have read it twice.
C)	changing your answer any time you suspect you might have selected an incorrect option
D)	isolating yourself in a quiet, calm place and listening to soothing music prior to exams

17.	It is important for medical assistants to consistently practice good body mechanics. All of the following are benefits of this practice EXCEPT:
A)	prevents employee injury
B)	helps keep patients safe
C)	prevents permanent employee disability
D)	eliminates job injury claims

18.	General guidelines for safe lifting include the following:
A)	carrying the maximum amount of weight in each trip
B)	bending the back, not the knees, and keeping the feet close together
C)	after securing the package, turning by twisting the back rather than moving the feet
D)	standing as close to the item to be lifted as possible

Answer Key

1.	D
2.	B
3.	B
4.	C
5.	C
6.	D
7.	B
8.	D
9.	B
10.	D
11.	C
12.	A
13.	A
14.	B
15.	C
16.	C
17.	D
18.	D