Test Bank for Pearson's Comprehensive Medical Assisting,
5th Edition by Kristiana Sue M. Routh, Diana Garza, Jennifer
Lamé, Joseph J. Mistovich, Jahangir Moini, Jamie Nguyen
Chapter 1-57
,Chapter 1 Medical Assisting: The Profession a7 a7a 7 a7 a7 a7
True/False Questions a7
1) A physician may never delegate tasks to a medical assistant that would be viewed as a me
a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7
dical assistant practicing medicine.
a 7 a7 a7
Answer: TRUE Pag a7 a7
e Ref: 9
a 7 a7
Objective: 1.6 a 7
2) The medical assistant's main responsibility is to assist the physician in providing patient
a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7
care. Answer: TRUE a 7 a 7
Page Ref: 6 a7 a7
Objective: 1.5 a 7
3) State laws can vary on who can delegate duties to a medical assista
a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7
nt. Answer: TRUE
a 7 a 7
Page Ref: 9 a7 a7
Objective: 1.6 a 7
4) It is important to present a confident, professional image that helps put the patient at e
a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7
ase. Answer: TRUE
a 7 a 7
Page Ref: 10 a7 a7
Objective: 1.7 a 7
5) More and more employers are requiring credentials as a condition for employme
a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7
nt. Answer: TRUE
a 7 a 7
Page Ref: 10 a7 a7
Objective: 1.8 a 7
6) It is your responsibility as a medical assistant to only practice within your scope of pra
a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7
ctice. Answer: TRUE a 7 a 7
Page Ref: 6 a7 a7
Objective: 1.5 a 7
7) A licensed medical assistant can perform the same duties as a licensed nur
a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7
se. Answer: FALSE
a 7 a 7
Page Ref: 7 a7 a7
Objective: 1.5 a 7
8) The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a final ruling mandating that E
a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7
VERY medical assistant is able to enter physician orders in a computerized order entry system.
a 7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7
Answer: FALSE a 7
Page Ref: 10 a7 a7
1
,Objective: 1.8
a 7
2
, 9) The medical assistant is uniquely qualified to perform the administrative and clinica
a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7
l procedures associated with the responsibilities of a medical office assigned by the phy
a 7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7
sician. Answer: TRUE a 7 a 7
Page Ref: 7 a7 a7
Objective: 1.5 a 7
10) A patient navigator is the primary source of communication between the patient and t
a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7
heir health care providers.
a 7 a7 a7
Answer: TRUE Page a7 a7 a 7
Ref: 14 a7
Objective: 1.11 a 7
11) One of the goals of a patient navigator is to streamline the healthcare services that the pat
a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7
ient receives.a 7
Answer: TRUE Page a7 a7 a 7
Ref: 14 a7
Objective: 1.11 a 7
12) A job in the medical records department would require general administrative sk
a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7
ills, understanding of medical terminology, and knowledge of insurance coding.
a 7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7
Answer: TRUE Page a7 a7 a 7
Ref: 14 a7
Objective: 1.10 a 7
13) The National Healthcareer Association (NHA) offers 3 medical assisting credential
a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7
s, the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), the Certified Medical Administra
a7 a 7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7
tive Assistant (CMAA), and the National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA).
a7 a 7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7
Answer: FALSE Page a7 a7 a 7
Ref: 11, 12 a7 a7
Objective: 1.9 a 7
14) Medical assisting requires mastery of a complex body of knowledge and specialized
a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7
skills requiring both formal education and practical experience.
a 7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7
Answer: TRUE Page a7 a7 a 7
Ref: 4 a7
Objective: 1.2 a 7
15) A medical assistant in a diploma program should expect to be in school for 6 months to 1
a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7
year. Answer: TRUE Page
a 7 a7 a7
Ref: 5 a7
Objective: 1.3 a 7
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5th Edition by Kristiana Sue M. Routh, Diana Garza, Jennifer
Lamé, Joseph J. Mistovich, Jahangir Moini, Jamie Nguyen
Chapter 1-57
,Chapter 1 Medical Assisting: The Profession a7 a7a 7 a7 a7 a7
True/False Questions a7
1) A physician may never delegate tasks to a medical assistant that would be viewed as a me
a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7
dical assistant practicing medicine.
a 7 a7 a7
Answer: TRUE Pag a7 a7
e Ref: 9
a 7 a7
Objective: 1.6 a 7
2) The medical assistant's main responsibility is to assist the physician in providing patient
a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7
care. Answer: TRUE a 7 a 7
Page Ref: 6 a7 a7
Objective: 1.5 a 7
3) State laws can vary on who can delegate duties to a medical assista
a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7
nt. Answer: TRUE
a 7 a 7
Page Ref: 9 a7 a7
Objective: 1.6 a 7
4) It is important to present a confident, professional image that helps put the patient at e
a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7
ase. Answer: TRUE
a 7 a 7
Page Ref: 10 a7 a7
Objective: 1.7 a 7
5) More and more employers are requiring credentials as a condition for employme
a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7
nt. Answer: TRUE
a 7 a 7
Page Ref: 10 a7 a7
Objective: 1.8 a 7
6) It is your responsibility as a medical assistant to only practice within your scope of pra
a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7
ctice. Answer: TRUE a 7 a 7
Page Ref: 6 a7 a7
Objective: 1.5 a 7
7) A licensed medical assistant can perform the same duties as a licensed nur
a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7
se. Answer: FALSE
a 7 a 7
Page Ref: 7 a7 a7
Objective: 1.5 a 7
8) The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a final ruling mandating that E
a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7
VERY medical assistant is able to enter physician orders in a computerized order entry system.
a 7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7
Answer: FALSE a 7
Page Ref: 10 a7 a7
1
,Objective: 1.8
a 7
2
, 9) The medical assistant is uniquely qualified to perform the administrative and clinica
a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7
l procedures associated with the responsibilities of a medical office assigned by the phy
a 7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7
sician. Answer: TRUE a 7 a 7
Page Ref: 7 a7 a7
Objective: 1.5 a 7
10) A patient navigator is the primary source of communication between the patient and t
a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7
heir health care providers.
a 7 a7 a7
Answer: TRUE Page a7 a7 a 7
Ref: 14 a7
Objective: 1.11 a 7
11) One of the goals of a patient navigator is to streamline the healthcare services that the pat
a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7
ient receives.a 7
Answer: TRUE Page a7 a7 a 7
Ref: 14 a7
Objective: 1.11 a 7
12) A job in the medical records department would require general administrative sk
a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7
ills, understanding of medical terminology, and knowledge of insurance coding.
a 7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7
Answer: TRUE Page a7 a7 a 7
Ref: 14 a7
Objective: 1.10 a 7
13) The National Healthcareer Association (NHA) offers 3 medical assisting credential
a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7
s, the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), the Certified Medical Administra
a7 a 7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7
tive Assistant (CMAA), and the National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA).
a7 a 7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7
Answer: FALSE Page a7 a7 a 7
Ref: 11, 12 a7 a7
Objective: 1.9 a 7
14) Medical assisting requires mastery of a complex body of knowledge and specialized
a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7
skills requiring both formal education and practical experience.
a 7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7
Answer: TRUE Page a7 a7 a 7
Ref: 4 a7
Objective: 1.2 a 7
15) A medical assistant in a diploma program should expect to be in school for 6 months to 1
a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7 a7
year. Answer: TRUE Page
a 7 a7 a7
Ref: 5 a7
Objective: 1.3 a 7
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