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,Pearson's Comprehensive Medical Assisting, 4e (Beaman) Chapter 1
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Medical Assisting: The Profession
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True/False Questions xx




1) A physician may never delegate tasks to a medical assistant that would be viewed as a medical
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assistant practicing medicine.
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Answer: TRUE Page xx xx


Ref: 9
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Objective: 1.6 xx




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


Objective: 1.5 xx




3) State laws can vary on who can delegate duties to a medical
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assistant. Answer: TRUE
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Page Ref: 9xx xx


Objective: 1.6 xx




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




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




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


Objective: 1.5 xx




7) A licensed medical assistant can perform the same duties as a licensed
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nurse. Answer: FALSE
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Page Ref: 7xx xx


Objective: 1.5 xx




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




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




10) A patient navigator is the primary source of communication between the patient and their
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health care providers.
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Answer: TRUE Page xx xx


Ref: 14
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Objective: 1.11 xx




11) One of the goals of a patient navigator is to streamline the healthcare services that the
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patient receives.
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Answer: TRUE Page xx xx


Ref: 14
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Objective: 1.11 xx




12) A job in the medical records department would require general administrative
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skills, understanding of medical terminology, and knowledge of insurance coding.
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Answer: TRUE Page xx xx


Ref: 14
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Objective: 1.10 xx




13) The National Healthcareer Association (NHA) offers 3 medical assisting credentials, the
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Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA),
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and the National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA).
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Answer: FALSE xx


Page Ref: 11, 12
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Objective: 1.9 xx




14) Medical assisting requires mastery of a complex body of knowledge and specialized skills
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requiring both formal education and practical experience.
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Answer: TRUE Page xx xx


Ref: 4
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Objective: 1.2 xx




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




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


Ref: 6
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Objective: 1.5 xx




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


Ref: 12
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Objective: 1.9 xx




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


Ref: 13
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Objective: 1.10 xx




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




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




Multiple Choice Questionsxx xx




1) Which of the following is NOT an administrative responsibility of a medical assistant?
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A) Greeting and receiving patients xx xx xx


B) Giving an injection xx xx


C) Handling petty cash xx xx


D) Reconciling bank xx


statements Answer: B
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Page Ref: 6xx xx


Objective: 1.5 xx




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