Preparing for the RMA (Registered Medical Assistant) exam? Law is one of the areas our deck drills hardest: 70 of its 1080 flashcards focus on law, covering topics like Expressed Consent, Informed Consent, UAGA, Uniform Anatomical Gift Act. Try the sample questions below — every card is a real question-and-answer pair from the full deck.
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An RMA is asked by a physician to administer a medication via IV push. According to the AMT standards and general scope of practice, how should the RMA respond?
Show answer →The RMA should decline the task. Most state laws and AMT standards exclude IV push/bolus medications from the RMA scope of practice. RMAs typically perform IM, SC, and ID injections. Strategy Tip: AMT emphasizes that RMAs must work under direct supervision and within state-specific laws. If a task is outside the scope, the RMA is legally liable even if ordered by a physician. In 2026, scope clarity remains a top priority for preventing medical errors.
A patient sues for a medication error but is found 20% responsible because they provided a false medical history. If the court reduces the award by 20%, which legal defense is being utilized?
Show answer →Comparative Negligence. This defense allows the court to divide the fault between the patient and the provider, reducing the damages proportionately. Contrast this with Contributory Negligence (rarely used now), where if the patient is even 1% at fault, they may be barred from recovering any damages. AMT Exam Strategy: Focus on how patient non-compliance (e.g., skipping follow-ups or lying about history) serves as a defense against negligence claims.
What is the primary difference between Expressed Consent and Informed Consent on the RMA exam?
Show answer →Expressed Consent is a general agreement (verbal or written) to a treatment or procedure (e.g., Yes, you can give me that shot). Informed Consent is a formal legal process required for invasive or high-risk procedures that requires a detailed discussion of risks, benefits, and alternatives. Key Concept: All Informed Consent is Expressed, but not all Expressed Consent is Informed in the legal sense. For example, signing a general Consent to Treat form at the front desk is Expressed Consent for routine care, but it does not cover a surgical procedure.
A medical assistant is asked to witness a signature on an informed consent form for a mole excision. What is the MA specifically certifying by signing as a witness?
Show answer →The MA's signature as a witness certifies that the signature is authentic, the patient appeared competent to sign, and the patient signed voluntarily. CRITICAL: The MA is NOT certifying that the patient understands the procedure; that is the provider's legal and ethical responsibility. AMT Tip: Look for witness questions on the exam—the MA validates the identity and the act of signing, not the medical explanation or the adequacy of the disclosure.
A patient's driver's license indicates they are an organ donor, but the family objects after the patient is declared brain dead. Under the Uniform Anatomical Gift Act (UAGA), what is the priority?
Show answer →The patient's documented intent (the license or donor card) is a legally binding gift and generally cannot be revoked by the family. The UAGA prioritizes the individual's autonomy. AMT Tip: Organ donation is a high-yield ethics topic; understand that the UAGA standardizes these rules across states to ensure the donor's wishes are honored despite family disagreement.
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