NCCPA Professional Standards 2

Question 1

A PA discovers that a colleague has been billing for services not rendered. What is the PA's primary professional obligation?

Accepted Answer

Report the fraud to the appropriate authority

Answer

PAs have a professional and ethical duty to report fraud to the appropriate authority, such as a compliance officer, medical board, or federal agency.

Question 2

According to NCCPA standards, which of the following best describes the purpose of the Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program?

Accepted Answer

To ensure PAs demonstrate ongoing competency throughout their careers

Answer

The NCCPA's MOC program requires PAs to demonstrate continued competency through ongoing continuing medical education and periodic recertification.

Question 3

A PA is asked by a supervising physician to perform a procedure outside the PA's training and competence. The PA should:

Accepted Answer

Decline and explain their lack of training in that procedure

Answer

PAs must only perform procedures within their competence and training; declining an unsafe request is both ethical and professionally required.

Question 4

Which action could result in revocation of NCCPA certification?

Accepted Answer

Practicing in a state where the PA is not licensed

Answer

Practicing without a valid state license is a serious legal and professional violation that can result in NCCPA certification revocation.

Question 5

A PA in a rural clinic sees a patient who reveals suicidal ideation. The nearest psychiatric facility is two hours away. The PA's first priority is to:

Accepted Answer

Assess the immediacy of risk and ensure patient safety

Answer

The immediate safety assessment of a patient expressing suicidal ideation takes precedence over logistical considerations.

(NCCPA) National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants Practice Test

(NCCPA) National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants Practice Test

NCCPA Professional Standards 2