Test Bank for Pearsons Comprehensive Medical Assisting 4th Edition Beaman / All Chapters 1-59 / Full Complete

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,Pearson's Comprehensive Medical Assisting, 4e (Beaman) Chapter 1 Me
dical Assisting: The Profession

True/False Questions

1) A physician may never delegate tasks to a medical assistant that would be viewed as a medical assis
tant practicing medicine.
Answer: TRUE Page
Ref: 9
Objective: 1.6

2) The medical assistant's main responsibility is to assist the physician in providing patient care. Answ
er: TRUE
Page Ref: 6
Objective: 1.5

3) State laws can vary on who can delegate duties to a medical assist
ant. Answer: TRUE
Page Ref: 9
Objective: 1.6

4) It is important to present a confident, professional image that helps put the patient at ease. Ans
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wer: TRUE
Page Ref: 10
Objective: 1.7

5) More and more employers are requiring credentials as a condition for employment. Answ
er: TRUE
Page Ref: 10
Objective: 1.8

6) It is your responsibility as a medical assistant to only practice within your scope of practice. Ans
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wer: TRUE
Page Ref: 6
Objective: 1.5

7) A licensed medical assistant can perform the same duties as a licensed nur
se. Answer: FALSE
Page Ref: 7
Objective: 1.5

8) The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a final ruling mandating that EVERY
medical assistant is able to enter physician orders in a computerized order entry system. Answer: F
ALSE Page Ref: 10
Objective: 1.8




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,9) The medical assistant is uniquely qualified to perform the administrative and clinical procedur
es associated with the responsibilities of a medical office assigned by the physician. Answer: T
RUE Page Ref: 7
Objective: 1.5

10) A patient navigator is the primary source of communication between the patient and their he
alth care providers.
Answer: TRUE Page
Ref: 14
Objective: 1.11

11) One of the goals of a patient navigator is to streamline the healthcare services that the pat
ient receives.
Answer: TRUE Page
Ref: 14
Objective: 1.11

12) A job in the medical records department would require general administrative skil
ls, understanding of medical terminology, and knowledge of insurance coding.
Answer: TRUE Page
Ref: 14
Objective: 1.10

13) The National Healthcareer Association (NHA) offers 3 medical assisting credentials, the Certifie
d Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA), and th
e National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA).
Answer: FALSE Pag
e Ref: 11, 12
Objective: 1.9

14) Medical assisting requires mastery of a complex body of knowledge and specialized skills requir
ing both formal education and practical experience.
Answer: TRUE Page
Ref: 4
Objective: 1.2

15) A medical assistant in a diploma program should expect to be in school for 6 months to 1
year. Answer: TRUE Page
Ref: 5
Objective: 1.3




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, 16) In=addition=to=normal=business=hours,=urgent care=facilities=have=business=hours=at=night and=
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on=the=weekends.
Answer:=TRUE=Page
=Ref:=6
Objective:= 1.5

17) The=Medical=Office=Assistant=(NCMOA)=credential=is=offered=by=the=National=Cent
er=for=Competency=Testing=(NCCT).
Answer:=TRUE=Page
=Ref:=12
Objective:= 1.9

18) Potential=job=opportunities=for=medical=assistants=may=include=insurance=claims=coder
=a=nd=multifunctional=technician.
Answer:=TRUE=Page
=Ref:=13
Objective:= 1.10

19) A=physician's=office=is=an=example=of=an=ambulatory=care=se
tti=ng.=Answer:= TRUE
Page=Ref:=13
Objective:= 1.10

20) A=medical=assistant=who=witnesses=unsafe=workplace=behavior=has=a=responsibility=to=notify=O
S=HA.=Answer:=TRUE=Page
Ref:=13
Objective:= 1.5

Multiple= Choice= Questions

1) Which= of= the= following= is= NOT= an= administrative= responsibility= of= a= medical= assistant?
A) Greeting= and= receiving= patients
B) Giving=an=injection
C) Handling= petty= cash
D) Reconciling=bank=statement
=s=Answer:= B
Page=Ref:=6
Objective:= 1.5




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