Test Bank for Pearson's Comprehensive Medical Assisting, 4th Edition by Beaman

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

True/False Questions

1) A physician may never delegate tasks to a medical assistant that would be viewed as a medical
assistant 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.
Answer: TRUE
Page Ref: 6
Objective: 1.5

3) State laws can vary on who can delegate duties to a medical assistant.
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.
Answer: TRUE
Page Ref: 10
Objective: 1.7

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

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

7) A licensed medical assistant can perform the same duties as a licensed nurse.
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: FALSE
Page Ref: 10
Objective: 1.8



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

10) A patient navigator is the primary source of communication between the patient and their
health 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 patient
receives.
Answer: TRUE
Page Ref: 14
Objective: 1.11

12) A job in the medical records department would require general administrative skills,
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
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant
(CMAA), and the National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA).
Answer: FALSE
Page Ref: 11, 12
Objective: 1.9

14) Medical assisting requires mastery of a complex body of knowledge and specialized skills
requiring 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
on the weekends.
Answer: TRUE
Page Ref: 6
Objective: 1.5

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

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

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

20) A medical assistant who witnesses unsafe workplace behavior has a responsibility to notify
OSHA.
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 statements
Answer: B
Page Ref: 6
Objective: 1.5




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