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Practice MA

Practice MA Test

QuestionAnswer
Which would be located in the mediastinum? Aorta
The point at which an impulse is transmitted from one neuron to another is? Synapse
Bacteriolagy is spelled incorrectly? True
In a human, urine flows through the urinary system in which order? Kidney, Ureter, Bladder, Urethra, Urethral meatus
Which bone is found superior to the patella and inferior to the ischium? Femur
Which abdominal region lies just distal to the sternum? Epigastric
Blood flows from the heart's right ventricle into the:? Pulmonary Vein
Is Gastrointestinal spelled correctly? True
Gas exchange in the lungs occurs in one celled air sacs called? Alveoli
If a patient has rhinorrhea as a symptom, this means which of the following? Mucus discharge from the nose
What is adipose tissue in the body? The fatty tissue in the body?
Which of the following would be indicated if a patient came in with arthralgia? Joint pain
Which of the following would be considered a part of the large intestine? Transverse Colon
Adipose tissue is made of ? Fat cells
The prefix brady (as in bradycardia) means? Slow
Of the following, which would a certified medical assistant typically be able to perform when assisting the physician in the exam room? Assist with minor procedures
When washing hands, the three most important factors include: Friction, soap and warm running water
In a healthcare facility, which of the following agencies or organizations work to set the standards for the safety of the employees? OSHA
When a clinic writes a statement which sets the level of care that is to provided, it would be considered which of the following? Standard
In order for the healthcare facility to comply with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, each patient is to be given which of the following? Patient rights and privacy practices
Typically, in an out-patient situation, which of the following is the main reason for the visit shown in the admission record sheet? The first listed diagnosis
Before making rounds, a medial assistant should be sure that they are carrying which of the following on their person? A pen
When would Korotkoff sounds be evaluated? Determining blood pressure
For a medical assistant, which aspect of an exam room practice precedes the other listed techniques? Listening
Which of the following is important for the medical assistant to do before and after contact with the patient? Disinfect or wash your hands
If an infection is nosocomial, it means which of the following? Contracted within the hospital
When pathogenic organisms are killed or destroyed, it is called? Disinfection
If a patient is tested to determine the antibiotics that a pathogen is susceptible to, what type of test is being conducted? Sensitivity
A female patient comes into the clinic presenting with pain in the abdomen. The doctor notes that this could be dysmenorrhea what is the possible diagnosis? Painful menstruation
A patient comes into your clinic and is having difficulty breathing unless they are in an upright position. Which of the following is the proper medical term for this condition? Orthopnea
If a man comes into the clinic and the doctor observes that he has gynecomastia, it would point to which of the following? Overdevelopment of breast tissue
Which of the following should a medical assistant do while the patient is explaining their symptoms? Make eye contact and listen
If a paper medical record needs to be corrected, which of the following would be an acceptable way to make the correction? Draw one line through the portion of the note that needs to be corrected and initial it.
Making a note in one file that a paper is in another file is called? Cross-reference
Which of the following abbreviations refer to intracranial pressure that might be seen documented in a patient's chart? ICP
What is considered the computer's physical equipment? Hardware
If a medical record is problem-oriented (POMR), this means that each medical condition is assigned which of the following? Numbers
Which of the following would EMR refer to? Electronic medical records
Word processing software may be used by a medical assistant to create which of the following? Transcriptions
A cystoscope is most commonly used by a specialist in? Urology
Which of the following would be used to indicate someone has taken a file from the file cabinet? Outguide
Before referring a patient to another facility, a medical assistant should be sure to verify the patient's? insurance
A client would not be billed in which of the following situations? Where Workers Compensation covers the injury and care
What must be paid by the patient at each visit when services are rendered at a doctor's office? Co-pay
When billing for ambulatory care, it would indicate which of the following? Outpatient services provided
If a patient has end-stage renal disease, which of the following acronyms would be used when coding? ESRD
A pregnant patient's medical chart states EHR 150 BPM. What does this indicate? Embryonic heart rate
Of the following, which would not be considered to be a part of effective communication? Noise
Which of the following is the center of the brain that controls fear, aggression and anxiety? Amygdala
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs includes which of the following? Self-esteem
If a patient acts extremely rude to a medical assistant because their insurance does not cover their visit to the clinic, it would be considered? Displacement
When a medical assistant is able to listen to a speaker's problem and understand the speaker's personal point of view, it is called? Empathetic listening
When someone listens for particular things and blocks out what they do not want to hear ? Selective listening
Which cranial nerve is related to the sense of smell? Olfactory
A medical procedure cannot be performed on a patient until the doctor obtains? Informed consent
A medical assistant is at a bar with her close friend and they get to talking about work. The medical assistant informs her friend that the friend's teacher was in the doctor's office getting checked out for kindey stones. This would be considered? Breach of confidentiality
Of the following, which would the HIPAA requirements apply to in a health care facility? Physicians, Nurses, Certified nurse aids
A 17 year old woman who is married arrives at the emergency department of a hospital with an injured arm. Who must consent to any treatment since this patient is a minor? Patient
If a medical assistant touches a patient with the intention of harming them, it would be considered ? Battery
If a clinic charges a patient's insurance for treatments that were not done, it would be considered ? Fraud
Competent means? Performs duties in compliance with the standards of her job description.
When hiring a new employee which of the following forms is needed when they are choosing tax exemptions? W4
If a patient's bill has been unpaid for more than 90 days, which of the following would call the patient? Collection Agency
If a medical assistant managing patient payments learns that a patient's check has been returned due to insufficient funds, what step should the medical assistant take first? Call the patient
Good team members: Accept responsibility and accountability
Once an employee is hired, within how many days does the employer have y Federal law to have the I-( form completed and verified? 3 business days
When checking the identity of a patient, most health care facilities require that the patient present how many forms of identification? 2
If an individual is going to be using a computer for long periods of time, they should do which of the following? Adjust the chair height & monitor to a comfortable position. Stand and stretch about once an hour.
A patient is always late for their scheduled appointments. The office manager spoke to the patient about the issue, but it has not changed the patient's behavior. What is the appropriate next step? Always schedule them at the end of the day
What type of booking or scheduling is used if a medical assistant brings multiple patients into the office at the top an hour to see their health care professional and they are seen on a first come, first served basis? Wave scheduling
Call screening in a medical office is important because it allows a medical assistant to do ? Make sure the patient is properly triaged
As a medical assistant, when a patient calls to cancel an appointment you should? Process the cancellation and talk to the patient about rescheduling
Which of the following treats a patient that has diseases of the blood? Hematologist
calcium, potassium, and sodium are all classified as: Electrolytes
Which is the term for an abnormally low white blood cell count? Leukopenia
In the periodic table, K is the symbol for? Potassium
Which blood type would be considered the Universal Donor? O-
What is a protein in plasma which forms blood clots and stops excessive bleeding during tissue or vascular injury? Fibrinogen
A condition of insufficient blood-clotting cells is referred to as? Thrombocytopenia
Which would be considered the first step in treating a patient with a chemical burn of the skin? Flush area with water
If a patient has severe burns over more than half of the body and the burning process has been stopped, what should be the next step in their treatment? Administering high-flow ointment
If a patient is admitted with a cut that is still bleeding, what should be done first? Stop the bleeding
If an elderly patient suddenly has an onset of confusion, with no previous disorders or symptoms, what would be the most likely explanation? Urinary Tract Infection
What symptoms would a patient exhibit that could be indicative of a cerebral edema? Seizures and coma
A paramedic informs the medical assistant that a patient has had a cardiac arrest. What does this mean? Sudden stoppage of the heartbeat
The pharmaceutical abbreviation "qid" means? Four times a day
If medication has been orderd by a physician to be taken "pc", it should be give? After meals
the pharmaceutical abbreviation "bid" means? Twice a day
If medication of a patient or resident is indicated as PRN, it is given: When necessary
All of the following are narcotic or narcotic-like analgesics, except? Ibuprofen
Which of the following classifications of medications would be helpful in treating the patient that is complaining of heartburn? Antacids
If a patient is prescribed a diabetic agent such as Metformin, which reactions should the patient expect to experience? A decrease in their blood pressure
Which medication would typically be ordered to help a patient to get rid of excess fluid in their lungs? Furosemide
A patient is diagnosed with a blood clot in their left lower leg and is hospitalized. What would more than likely be prescribed for the patient per intravenous solution? Heparin
Which of the following would be considered a muscle relaxant that might be ordered for a patient with back pain? Methocarbamol
If the physician prescribes a low-fat diet for a patient, which of the following should be able to eat? Boneless, skinless chicken breast
Which would be considered the correct percentage of nutrient intake by the Dietetic Association for a person's protein intake every 24 hours? 15%
Which describes the body's ability to maintain its normal state? Homeostatis
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