son's Comprehensive
Pearson's Comprehensive
Medical Assisting
Medical
Administrative
Assisting Administrative
and Clinical Competencies
and Clinical Competencies
5th Edition by Nina
5th Edition
Beaman,by Nina
Kristiana
Beaman,
Sue Routh,
Kristiana
Lorraine
Sue Routh,
Papazian-Boyce
Lorraine2/17/2026
Papazian-Boyce
, Ron Maly test,
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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,son's Comprehensive
Pearson's Comprehensive
Medical Assisting
Medical
Administrative
Assisting Administrative
and Clinical Competencies
and Clinical Competencies
5th Edition by Nina
5th Edition
Beaman,by Nina
Kristiana
Beaman,
Sue Routh,
Kristiana
Lorraine
Sue Routh,
Papazian-Boyce
Lorraine2/17/2026
Papazian-Boyce
, Ron Maly test,
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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,son's Comprehensive
Pearson's Comprehensive
Medical Assisting
Medical
Administrative
Assisting Administrative
and Clinical Competencies
and Clinical Competencies
5th Edition by Nina
5th Edition
Beaman,by Nina
Kristiana
Beaman,
Sue Routh,
Kristiana
Lorraine
Sue Routh,
Papazian-Boyce
Lorraine2/17/2026
Papazian-Boyce
, Ron Maly test,
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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,son's Comprehensive
Pearson's Comprehensive
Medical Assisting
Medical
Administrative
Assisting Administrative
and Clinical Competencies
and Clinical Competencies
5th Edition by Nina
5th Edition
Beaman,by Nina
Kristiana
Beaman,
Sue Routh,
Kristiana
Lorraine
Sue Routh,
Papazian-Boyce
Lorraine2/17/2026
Papazian-Boyce
, Ron Maly test,
2) Which of the following is NOT a clinical responsibility of a medical assistant?
A) Obtaining a medical history
B) Cleaning and sterilizing equipment
C) Transcribing medical dictation
D) Performing ECGs
Answer: C
Page Ref: 7
Objective: 1.5
3) Which of the following is a clinical responsibility of a medical assistant?
A) Obtaining a patient's vital signs
B) Maintaining employee records
C) Handling insurance claims
D) Managing the telephone
Answer: A
Page Ref: 7
Objective: 1.5
4) Which of the following is an administrative responsibility of a medical assistant?
A) Filing patient records
B) Venipuncture
C) Collecting laboratory specimens
D) Disposing of hazardous waste
Answer: A
Page Ref: 7
Objective: 1.5
5) Students who desire to one day advance to management position should pursue a
program in the field of medical assisting.
A) bachelor
B) certificate
C) degree
D) diploma
Answer: C
Page Ref: 5
Objective: 1.3
6) Which of the following is an outpatient setting that offers comprehensive health care services
in one convenient location?
A) Clinic
B) Patient-centered medical home
C) Physician's office
D) Urgent care facility
Answer: B
Page Ref: 13
Objective: 1.10
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Pearson's Comprehensive
Medical Assisting
Medical
Administrative
Assisting Administrative
and Clinical Competencies
and Clinical Competencies
5th Edition by Nina
5th Edition
Beaman,by Nina
Kristiana
Beaman,
Sue Routh,
Kristiana
Lorraine
Sue Routh,
Papazian-Boyce
Lorraine2/17/2026
Papazian-Boyce
, Ron Maly test,
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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,son's Comprehensive
Pearson's Comprehensive
Medical Assisting
Medical
Administrative
Assisting Administrative
and Clinical Competencies
and Clinical Competencies
5th Edition by Nina
5th Edition
Beaman,by Nina
Kristiana
Beaman,
Sue Routh,
Kristiana
Lorraine
Sue Routh,
Papazian-Boyce
Lorraine2/17/2026
Papazian-Boyce
, Ron Maly test,
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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,son's Comprehensive
Pearson's Comprehensive
Medical Assisting
Medical
Administrative
Assisting Administrative
and Clinical Competencies
and Clinical Competencies
5th Edition by Nina
5th Edition
Beaman,by Nina
Kristiana
Beaman,
Sue Routh,
Kristiana
Lorraine
Sue Routh,
Papazian-Boyce
Lorraine2/17/2026
Papazian-Boyce
, Ron Maly test,
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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,son's Comprehensive
Pearson's Comprehensive
Medical Assisting
Medical
Administrative
Assisting Administrative
and Clinical Competencies
and Clinical Competencies
5th Edition by Nina
5th Edition
Beaman,by Nina
Kristiana
Beaman,
Sue Routh,
Kristiana
Lorraine
Sue Routh,
Papazian-Boyce
Lorraine2/17/2026
Papazian-Boyce
, Ron Maly test,
2) Which of the following is NOT a clinical responsibility of a medical assistant?
A) Obtaining a medical history
B) Cleaning and sterilizing equipment
C) Transcribing medical dictation
D) Performing ECGs
Answer: C
Page Ref: 7
Objective: 1.5
3) Which of the following is a clinical responsibility of a medical assistant?
A) Obtaining a patient's vital signs
B) Maintaining employee records
C) Handling insurance claims
D) Managing the telephone
Answer: A
Page Ref: 7
Objective: 1.5
4) Which of the following is an administrative responsibility of a medical assistant?
A) Filing patient records
B) Venipuncture
C) Collecting laboratory specimens
D) Disposing of hazardous waste
Answer: A
Page Ref: 7
Objective: 1.5
5) Students who desire to one day advance to management position should pursue a
program in the field of medical assisting.
A) bachelor
B) certificate
C) degree
D) diploma
Answer: C
Page Ref: 5
Objective: 1.3
6) Which of the following is an outpatient setting that offers comprehensive health care services
in one convenient location?
A) Clinic
B) Patient-centered medical home
C) Physician's office
D) Urgent care facility
Answer: B
Page Ref: 13
Objective: 1.10
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