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Pearson Comprehensive Medical Assisting –
Administrative And Clinical Compentecies
By Routh, Garza
5th Edition
1
,Pearson's Comprehensive Medical Assisting, 5e (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
2
,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
3
, 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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Pearson Comprehensive Medical Assisting –
Administrative And Clinical Compentecies
By Routh, Garza
5th Edition
1
,Pearson's Comprehensive Medical Assisting, 5e (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
2
,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
3
, 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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