Pearson Comprehensive Medical Assisting – Administrative and Clinical Competencies Test Bank (Complete)

,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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, 3) 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

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

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

6) 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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