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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the first step in the cleaning process for instruments? | Sanitizing |
| When a capillary sameple has been ordered , a blood gas is drawn first. what is drawn second | Blood Smear |
| A medical assistant is using a scale with a hight bar to measure a patient's height which of the following actions should the MA take | Lower the horizontal bar gently so that it rests on the top of the patient's head. |
| A patient has a seizure after a blood draw what should you do ? | Lower the patient to thye floor and observe them move objects away to prevent the patient from injuring themselves DO NOT restrain them or put anything into their mouth. |
| A medical assistant is preparing a patient who haas bilateral below-the knee following site should the assistant select for electrode | Abdomen ( The MA should place the electrodes on the abdomen or thights of a person who has a below the knee amputation) |
| An open sharps container is placed in the linen hamper by mistake .what action should be taken | Dispose of the hamper contents as biohazard waste |
| A patient has had bilateral breast augmentation. Are there any special considerations that should be given to the chest leads ? | Depends on the reference checked. some will recommend no changes due to the implans being inorganic while othersr recommended moving V4 through V6 closer to the middxillary line |
| A medical assistant is reviewing a patient recent medical history and notes that she has a healing fracture of the distal femur. where on the patient's body should the MA expect to tind the injury | Just above the knee (the femur is the large bone that connects the hip to the knee. the term distal refers to a point farthest away from the truck of the body therefore, the distal femur would be located just above the knee ) |
| When peraring a patient for a halter monitor it is important to remember to do what ? | Dry the patient's chest, remove lotion |
| A plus oximeter measures a low oxyen level on a patient. what may be the cause ? | Cold fingers Respiratory infection |
| what type of urine sample is the best for a pregnancy test ? | First morning |
| An elevated ST segment may indicate what condition ? | Myocardial Infartion (heart attack ) |
| A medical assistant should follow chain of custody guidelines for which of the following type of laboratory results | parentage testing |
| what part of the body is used as a ground during a EKG ? | Right leg |
| A first time patient is arriving late to the office how are they greeted ? | Say hello and welcome them |
| what does parenteral mean | accepted to mean by injection (by injection) |
| What heart rhythm typically displays inverted or absent p waves ? | junctional |
| why should alcohol swabs be ordered more frequently than other rouine clinical supplies such as band adies syrings ? | because they have an expiration date |
| why does POCT require quality control ? | to ensure accurate test results |
| what quadrant is the appendix located in? | right lower quadrant |
| how does congestive heart failune affect a patient's breathing ? | it causes shortness of breath . |
| what quadrant is the stomach located in | left upper quadrant |
| How can the MA help unsure safety when using a centrifuge? | Cap all tubes to avoid emission of aerosols |
| What action, other than safe competence and patient compliance, promotes accurate test results? | Quality control testing |
| you have tried twice to draw blood on patient and missed both times.What should you do next ? | ask another person to collect the sample |
| What is the exam procedure code/category for a laceration of the foot that no longer needs sutures ? | Problem focused exam |
| Which of the following actions should a medical assistant take to verify the quality of venipuncture supplies before beginning a blood draw | Inspect the integrity of the needle seal (inspecting the needle's seal helps ensure the needle's seal hepls ensure the serility of the needle) |
| True or False , A patient should be advised to avoid urinating. into the specimen container when collecting a stool sample. | True. |
| Which of the following should a MA identify as the purpose of a category 2 code in procedural coding | Tracks provider performace measures |
| How is a needle dispose of into a sharps container? | Drop the syringe needle first into the container |
| what is the pr interval ? | Beginning of the p wave to the begining of the QRS. |
| what is an incentive spirometer ? | A device used to evaluate pulmonary function at home |
| What specific class of cleaning agent should be used in a lab setting ? | Antimcrobial |
| what are anthropometric meaasurements ? | Measurements taken on a person; can be used for routine ht and Wt pediatric growth cahrts, BMI,ect |
| what is a nosocomial infection ? | A hospital or health care facility acquired infection |
| What is the definition of Amenorrhea? Dysmenorrhea ? Oligomenorrhea? | Amenorrhea : absence of the menstrual cycle Dysmenorrhea : painful or difficult menstrual cycle Oligomenorrhea: scanty or light menstrual cycle |
| Where are specific coding instructions found for each CPT section | In the guidelines |
| What type of urine sample should be collected for a suspected UTI ? | Midstream, may also be called clean - catch |
| when preparing a patient for a holter monitor what should you check after receiving the provider orders ? | The manufacture's guide ? |
| How should an ABG sample be transported ? what is an ABG sample | On ice (Arterial blood gas) |
| What is typically applied to a vag spec prior to insertion? | Water- based lubricant |
| What type of disinfection technique is required for a spigmoidoscope ? | High - level disinfection |
| Ture or False , if you receive duplicate orders for a patient you should assume the test is required twice ? | False contact the provider for clarification |
| A medical assistant is composing bussiness correspondence using the simplified letter style. Which of the following features should the assistant use? | A subject line in all capital letters (In the simplified letter style the subject line is in all capital letters and replaces the salutation) |
| A provider haas requested a dissecting instrument on a sterile tray that a medical assistant is preparing .Which instruments should include in the tray | sicssors |
| when deciding on a ICD code, what section should checked first ? | The diagnosis in the tabular list |
| what is the first step to complete when performing a finger stick | Identify the patient |
| A medical asstiant has requested a preathorization for a patient referral to a specialist. Which of the following isb a reason for the claim submitted by the specialist to be denied ? | The service is provided after the expiration date. (The MA should recognize that an authorization provided for a spcialist indicates a range of dates for evaluation and treatment .any action taken outside of this range is subject to denial of payment) |
| Which of the following places of legisiation keeps health care staff safe from retaaliation by their employer when they report cases of patient neglect abuse ? | Whistleblower protection act (protests employees from retaliation when reaporting suspected unsafe activities in the workplace ) |
| Healthy perfusion of the hand and feet depend on the adequate interaction between which two body systems ? | circulatory and Respiratory |
| How should dressing and bandage be classified for inventory purposes | As clinical supplies |
| What class of medication is used to treat asthma | Bronchodilators |
| which Korotkoff sounds represents systolic pressure | the tapping phase |
| When performing the palpatory method for obtaining blood pressure, where should the MA inflate the cuff to ? | 30 mm/hg above the radial pulse cessation |
| A MA is caring for a 4-month -old infant who has a temp of 100.4.F which of the following isthis temp when converted celsius | 38.C |
| when a capillary sample has been orderd , a blood gas ordered a blood gas is drawn first what is drawn second | Blood Smear |
| what is the first step to take when compsoing a business letter | orgnanize the key points |
| what form of medication is good both systemic and local affects ? | Emulsions |
| what is pediculosis | aslo called lice it is a parasite |
| A MA is preparing to apply ointment to several abrasions on a patient's leg. Which of the following supplies should the MA use to remove the medication from the jar ? | tongue blade |
| who usually schedule a patient for admission to an inpatient facility ? | The MA |
| what part of the body is used as a ground during an EKG | Right leg |
| When drawing blood a hemtoma begins to develop what should you do ? | Stop the draw apply pressure and elevate the arm |
| while collecting a blood sample from a patient they faint.What does the MA do to ensure patient safety ? | position the patients on their back. |
| What measurements are used when determing BMI | Height and weight |
| True or False , HIPPA requires a practice to allow a mother access to an adolescent's birth control information | False |
| what are disinfectants used for ? | to destroy pathogenic microorganisms, used on inanimate objets |
| A ma is faxing a prescription to a patient's pharmacy. which of the following actions should the MA take ? | Call the pharmacy to confirm receipt of the faxed prescription ( The MA should call the pantient's pharmacy to confirm the faxed prescription was received ) |
| A patient refuses medical care and leaves.What action should you take | Document in the patient's medical record and inform your supervisor and the provider |
| regarding the infection cycle, what is the next step after the initial host | Means of exist |
| chemicals that are used in the workplace are required to be listed in what area of the OSHA communication standard ? | Exposure control plan |
| How is TB transmitted ? | Air borne |
| where is the electrodes for V4 placed? | Left 5th intercostal space , midclavicular line |
| A patient is hesitant about hearing a recent diagnosis unless the doctor is the one to tell them. How do you address the patient's nelucatance | use a refelective statement to recognize the patient's concerns |
| what factors are considered when deciding between a heel stick and a finger stick when performing a capillary procedure on a child ? | the child's age and development |
| what hormone is checked for in a pregnancy test? | HCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotropin) |
| At what time of day will a patient's body temperature be at its lowest ? | In the morning (The patient's body temp is at its lowest in the morning and increase through the day, reaching its highest temp in the late afternoon) |
| why is hemostasis so important after a venipuncture ? | it promotes vasoconstriction |
| what route for taking a patient's temperature is most accurate | rectal |
| when should the glucose test strip bottle and code be compared to the monitor | prior to testing the patient |
| if a patient faints or is found unconscious, what should be the first step taken | call for help (review the steps for CPR compression ratios rescue breathing , and compression per minute |
| what general area of the body is used the applying a telemetry pack? | Anterior thoracic region |
| if a gray tube is used for an electrolyte panel what result can be anticipated | severly elevated sodium elevated sodium level |
| what does a hemoccult test check for? | imperceptible or hidden blood |
| what is the first step to complete when performing a finger stick | identify the patient |
| A ma is transcribing a prescription for magnesium sulfate moo a patient's medical records. which of the following should the MA use to document this medication ? | magnesium sulfate |
| what quadrant is the gallbladder located in ? | Right upper quadrant |
| True or False a patient is diagnosed with active TB do you need their permission to release information related to their case | False TB is a mandatory - report condition |
| how many CPR compressions should be done each minute ? | at least 100 (review other CPR skills also ) |
| where should a medical assistant place the electrodes for lead V5 | on the left anterior axillary line horizontal to V4 (proper placement for lead V5) |
| A MA is obtaining a blood pressure measurement from an adult patient. which of the following actions should the ma take to ensure an accurate reading ? | (place the stethoscope's diaphragm over the patient's palpated artery ) |
| what type of urine specimen is required for a culture and senitivity | clean catch |
| where should the electrodes for V5 be placed ? | 5th intercostal space, left anterior axillary line horizontal to V4 |
| what is the most common method of sterilization | the autoclave |
| why does POCT require quality control | to ensure accurate test results |
| what is the appearance of psoriasis | silvery, scaly lesions |
| for a 3-lead EKG that is evaluating lead II where is the ground lead placed ? | left shoulder |
| which EKG leads are bipolar ? | Leads I ,II, III |
| What solution do you use to prepare the patient's skin prior to drawing a blood culture ? | Chlorexidine |
| how is an infant's head measured | Place the zero mark of the measuring tape on the forehead and wrap the tape level around the head |
| An EKG must be performed on a patient in the fetal position, what additional steps is taken | Note the patient's position on the tracing |
| where should used urine containers be disposed of ? | Biohazard Trash/ receptacles |
| A patient come in for a physical, you take their medical history what is the next step you should take ? | obtain their vital signs |
| A ma has obtained a preauthorization for a patient referral to a specialist. The patient should be reminded to schedule the appointment berfore when? | Before the expriration date of preauthorization |
| which of the following instructions should a MA provide to a patient reading transdermal pactch use and care ? | " Make sure to rotate patch placement to avoid skin irritation " |
| A pharmacist calls the clinic to confirm and prescription request to fill a patient's medication order. which of the following actions should the assistant take ? | verify the order with the provider prrior to confirming the prescription |
| when suturing a wound what instruments are needed ? | forceps , hemostat, needle holder /driver , scissors |
| if there is interference with lead 1 and AVL what electrode should be checked | left arm |
| what s the most accurate time frame to use when counting pulse and Respiratory | one minute |
| what quadrant is the stomch lacated in | left upper quadrant |
| where is the location for an allergy test on the forearm | 2-3 finger-widths below the antecubital spaa |
| what is a hemothorx | collection of the blood in the chest cavity |
| Describe the ''Large block and small block" method of calculating heart rates. | number of the large blocks counted divided into 300 or the number of small blocks counted divided into 1500 |
| what route is used for allergy testing ? | intradermal |
| A patient has parkinson's disease. What type of interference should be anticipated on their EKG | somatic movement |
| what action other than staff competence and patient compliance , promotes accurate test results? | Quality control testing |
| what is the first step in the cleaning process for instruments? | sanitizing |
| what medication administration method is used create a slow constant time -released effect? | transdermal patches |
| when should the expiration. dated of CLIA waived test materials be checked | prior to use |
| wher are specific coding instructions found for each CPT section? | in the guidelines |
| when deciding on a ICD code, what section should be checked first | the diagnosis in the tabular list |
| what is enteropexy ? | surgical fxation if the a portion of the small intestines to the adbominal wall |
| what quadrant is the appendix located in ? | Right lower quadrant |
| What EKG artifact is casused by a disconnected electrodes | interrupted baseline |
| you are performing an EKG however the patients left leg was amputated. where do you place the leg electrodes ? | Right ankle area ( normal areaused and on the left stump |
| what type of cleaning solution is adequate for cleaning spilled urine ? | 10% Bleach |
| A patient has been diagnosed with factors affecting their pericardium what type of specialist will they most likely be referred to ? | cardiologist |
| an elevated ST segment may indicate what condition ? | Myocaridial infarction (Heart attack ) |
| True or False a PTT test can be taken from the same tube as an iron panel | False, PTT requires a sodium citrate (light blue ) and an iron panel uses a red top |
| how many numbers are in a CPT code? | 5 |
| what type of urine sample is best for a pregnancy test? | first morning |
| A patient will be having EKG telemetry done and they have fragile skin. what should the ma assess | skin turgor (elasticity) |
| If a patient has an extremely sweaty (diaphoretic ) chest what should be done prior to attaching EKG electrodes ? | Dry the chest and may apply conductive gel |
| Entering an exam room before knocking could be considered as what | besides rude, it may be invasion of privacy |
| A patient requests a female provider perform her breast exam due to religious beliefs. A famale provider is not adilable in office .what should the MA do ? | assist the patient in locating a provider to meat their needs |
| which of the following organs is located in the right upper quadrant of the adomen | gallbladder |
| what is a nephretomy | surgical removal of a kidney |
| when preparing a patient for a holter monitor it is important to remember to do what ? | dry the patients chest remove lotion |
| what precaution should be taken when injecting heparin | it should be injected slowly |
| A patient is wearing a cardiac event monitor. what should they be reminded to do ? | record any symptoms they experience in the event log |
| A hemoglobin A1c test should be drawn in a tube containing what substance | EDTA |
| what is the first step to take in the event of a fire ? | notify emergency personnel |
| what EKG deflection represents atrial depolarization ? | p wave |
| destroying all microorganisms before they enter the body is the definition of what ? | surgical asepsis |
| How are microorganisms completly removerd from instruments | sterilizaion |
| what is the first step to take in the event of a fire ? | (person L ) notify emergency personnel |
| A patient has x ray done for a work injury what type of insurance is responsible for payment? | worker's comp |
| what does an ESR measure? | how far erythrocytes have settled out of a sample in one hour |
| how does congestive heart failure affect a patients breathing ? | it causes shortness of breat |
| what medical record documntation template is organized by the entity that supplied the data ? | source oriented |
| what is included in a CMA-1500 form that indicates medical necessity ? | diagnosis code |
| for 5-lead EKG monitoring where is the black lead placed | Left V4/V5 area |
| when doing blood pressure , when should the diastolic reading be noted | where the sound disappears |
| A ma is informing a patient about a new medication that has been ordered what should the ma reinforce ? | Frequency of medication administration |
| what does a spirometer measure ? | the amount of air leaving the lungs and the rate (force ) of it leaving |
| what is sterilization ? | Destruction of all microbial life including spores |
| what is an incentive spirometer ? | A device used to evaluate pulmonary function at home |
| During a venipunture the patient becomes pale and diaphoretic what is most likely bound to happen ? | Syncope ,Loss of consciousness |
| A patient has a blood glucose of 50mg/dl who should this be reported to ? | the provider |
| If an injection is ordered but no dose is listed what step should you take ? | call the provider to verify |
| what is the purpsoe of category 2 codes in procedural coding | Tracks provider performace measures |
| When placing a patient on coumadin it is necessary to explain what common side effects to the patient ? | it is common to develop hematomas why? it is a blood thinner |
| what does the snellen measurement 20/50 represent | the patient can see at 20 feet what is a normal eye can see at 50 feet |
| when a patient is referred to a specialist, what specfic information is required to be provided ? | diagnosis codes |
| when should new employees receive OSHA and blood borne pathogen training ? | within six months of hire and annually thereafter (all at no cost to the employee.) new employee training is usually conducted within the first few days of hire , commonly even before beginning Clinical duties. |
| When preparing a patient for Holter monitoring, which of the following actions sould a medical assistant take ? | Vigorously dry the patient's skin prior to electorode placement. |
| A medical assistant is preparing a patient for a procedur to have a mole excised. which of the following actions should the assistant take ? | Cleanse the site with surgicak soap and antiseptic |
| when assigning a CPT code, which of the following is the purpose of a modifier ? | Provides additional information or cicumstances for a proccedure. |
| which of the following tests is granted waived status under clinical laboratory improvement anendments (CLIA)? | Rapid strep test (The rapid strep test is granted waived status under CLIA) |
| which of the following actions should the medical assistant take when obtaining the head circumference of an infant ? | Record the measurement to the nearest 0.6cm (1/4 in) |
| A medical assistant must inver.t anticoagulant tubes to prevent which of the following | clotting (The assistant should invert the anticoagulant tubes to prevent clotting) |
| Which of the following cell structures is the source of energy for a cell | Mitochondria (MItochondria assist with covering energy from nutrients into a form that can be used by cells) |
| A ma is preparing a patient who has bilateral below -the - knee amputations for EKG.which of the following site should the assistant select for electrode | Abdomen (The ma should place the electrodes on the abdomen or thighs of a person who has a below-the-knee amputation) |
| A ma should follow chain of custody guidelines for which of the the following type of laboratory results ? | Parentage testing (chain of custody guidlines apply to drug screen, forensic studies blood alcohol level and parentage testing) |
| A provider has requested a dissecting instrument on a sterile tray that a ma is preparing which instruments should include in the tray ? | sissors |
| Which of the following techniques should a medical assistant use when. bandaging a wound | Wrap the wound from distal to proximal. (wounds should always be wrapped from distal to proximal) |
| A ma is preparing a patient who has congestive heart failure (CHF for examination by the provider.which of the following manifestation should the assistant expect. | Shorttness of breath (expected manifestation of CHF included shortness of breath fatigue and edema ) |
| A ma is witnessing a patient sign an informed consent form.which of the following is the reponsibility of the ma acting as a withness | validate the patient's signature (the ma should validate the patient's signature when acting as a withness.) |
| A medical assistant is preparing a patient for an enema .In which of the following positions should the assistant place the patient for this procedure ? | Sim's position ( doggy style ) |
| A ma is collecting data from a patient who has cold sores on his lips.The assistant should identify that which of the following viruses causes this condition ? | Herpes simplex type 1 ( the assistant should recognize that the herpes simplex type 1 causes cold sores. |
| A medical assistant is explaining to a female patient how to collect a clean-catch urine specimen.which of the following instructions should the assistant include | with the labia spread, urinate a small amount into the toilet collecting the sample. |
| Which of the following cell structures is instrumental in helping the body mobilize and secrete mucus from the Respiratory tract ? | Cilia |
| blood glucose level ranges | 70-130mg/dL |
| BUN level ranges | 7-25mg/dL |
| potassium level ranges | 3.5-5.1 mEq/L |
| Retractors | assist the surgeon with holding tissue away from the site |
| A medical assistant is caring for a patient who has a body mass index (BIM of 23 this patient be categorized as which of the following? | Normal weight ( A BMI of 18.5 to 24.9 is within the normal weight range for a healthy adult.) |
| Which of the folllowing types of written correspondence can be signed by a medical assistant | A notification letter to a pateint about surgery arrangements (An assistant can sign a notification letter to a pateint about surgery and medical facility arrangements) |
| whitch of the following techniques should a ma use to confirm a patient's understanding of inulin administration ? | Observe the patient as she performs a self demonstration |
| which of the following laboratory values should a medical assistant immediately report to a pateints provider | blood glucose 500 mg/dL (this blood glucose level is higher than the expected reference range of 70 to 110 mg/dL) |
| Which of the following routes for taking a patient's temperature is the most accurate ? | Rectal |
| whitch of the following actions should the medical assistant take to safeguard a patient's proctected health information | Log off computers when not in use (to make sure no one else has access to patient's procected health infiormation the assistant should lock or log off compture terminals and turn off the monitor whennot in use.) |
| A patient is entitled to which of the following medical records? | list of medications with diagnosis |
| A medical asstitant is drawing five blood collection tubes.When should the assistant release the tourniquet. | whithin 1 of application |
| A ma is adimstering eye ointment to a patient which of the following actions should the assistant take ? | Apply the ribbon of ointment along the conjunctival sac |
| A medical assistant should follow chain of custody guidelines for which of the following tye of laboratory results | parentage testing (chain of custody gudlines apply to drug screen, forensic sudses blood alcohol level and parentage testing ) |
| which of the following techniques should a medical assistant use when bandaging a wound ? | Wrap the wound from distal to proximal (wounds should always be wrapped from distal to proximal ) |
| what position is used most offten for a GYN exam | Lithotomy (eating out) |
| A ma is withnessing a patient sign an informed consent form. which of the following is the responsibility of the MA acting as a witness ? | Validate the patient's signature |
| A medical assisant is reviewing a patient's medical history prior to the following laboratory results indicates the need to schedule an extension of the current visit? | fasting booed glucose l68mgldL (70 to 99mg/dL is considered normal 100 to 125 mg/dL is considered prediabetes over 126mg/dL is considered diabetes.) |
| when speacking with a patient who has moderate hearing loss and reads lips,which of the following actions should a medical assistant take to aid in communication with the patient ? | use hand gestures |
| A ma is preparing a patient for a physical examination when notices that the patient's eye are moving back and forth in a constant involuntary manner.Which of the following terms shold the assistant use when documenting this finding in the patient's medic | nystagmus |
| A provider asks a ma to administer oxygen to a patient who is experiencing resptory distress.which of the following actions should the ma take administering oxygen to the patient. | insert the tips of the cannula into the patient's nostrils |
| A provider is performing a routine rectal examination on a patient.which of the following supplies should a ma have available during the examination | Lubricating jelly |
| A medical assistantant is preparing 1g/kg of activated charcoal for a patient who is weighs 176 Ib how many gram of charcoal should the assistant prepare ? | 79g |
| Which of the following terms describes the body's internal adaptation and change to keep body functions in balance | homeostasis (is the body's internal adaptation and change to keep the body functions within balance.) |
| A ma is preparing a patient for a physical examination.which of the following steps should the assistant take first | verify patient's identity |
| which of the following stages of the cardiac cyle on an EKG strip repsents ventricular depolarization | QRS complex |
| According to OSHA guidelines a medical assistant should dispose of blood-soiled gauze dressings in which of the following | red biohazard bag |
| when performing diagnostic coding how many characters are used to provide the highest level of specificity with an ICD-10-CM code? | 7 characters |
| which of the following techniques should a ma use to put a 7-yearold child at ease prior to administering an injections | explain the procedure to the child in simple steps. |
| which of the following documents indicates how a patient's medical records will be used and dislosed by a medical office? | notice if privacy practices (NPP) ( an NPP details how a patient's medical records will used and disclosed by a medical office) |
| A ma is reviewing dicharge information with a patient who is postoperative following cryosurgery to the cervix.which of the following statements should the assistant include? | "you may Experience a watery discharge for up to 1 week after your procedure " |
| A ma is preparing a to apply oiment to serveral abasions on a patient's leg.which of the supplies should the ma use to remove the medication from the jar ? | A togue (ball tonge ) |
| A provider requests a ma to initiate a referral for a patient to a mental health facility | diagnosis |
| the provider orders the ma to prepare a tablespoon of medication for a patient .How many milliters of medcation should the assisatnt draw up | 15mL |
| A pulse oximeter can register an artificiallly low oxygen saturation measurement for a patient who has which of the following conditions | Cold fingers |
| which of the following tasks is within the scope of practice for a ma in a Clinical setting | Removing sutures from a healing laceration |
| where do cardiac electrical impulses originate in the heart? | sinoatrial node |
| According to the regulation of controlled substances, which of the following is true of a schedule 1 drug | Have no accepted medical use |
| A ma is preparing sterilization for hemostats before an invasive procedure | Autoclave |
| A ma is assisting in the treatment of a patient who experienced a chemical burn. what are the steps should the assistant take | remove any chemical -covered clothing |
| what should the code on glucose cuvettes be compared to the code on the glucometer? | before a patient is tested |
| which of the following is a CLIA-waived laboratory test? | Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG ) test |
| which of the following body systems should be evaluated for a diagnosis of pyloric stenosis ? | Gastrointestinal |
| A ma is collecting multiple blood samples from a patient.which of the following vacuum tubes should the assistant fill first | yellow (blood culture) |
| which of the following medical record documentation templtes is organized by the entity that supplies the data | Source- oriented |
| A ma at a facility receives a call from a patient who is requesting the total cost of a surgical procedure.Which of the following is an appropriate respnse by the assistant | provide the patient with an estimated cost for the procedure |
| A patient reports getting a bill that includes services she did not receive.which of the following actionss. should a ma take to reconcile these charges | review that day's encounter forms to deremine if another patient received the services. |
| A ma is collecting a urine specimen from a patient for a drug screening.Which of the following actions should the assistant take to adhere to the chain of custody for this specimen ? | send the specimen to the testing laboratory on the same day as the collection. |
| when should the code on glucose cuvettes be compared to the code on the glucometer ? | before a patient is tested |
| in which of the following positions should a ma place an 18-month old patient when administering ear drops to the right ear | Right ear facing up with the earlobe pulled down and back |
| when unloading an autoclave machine, a ma notices spots on the intruments.The assistant should recognize that this is a results of ? | Mineral deposits from tap water (The assistant should recognize that spots or stanins on instruments are used by mineral deposits from the tap water ) |
| A provider prescribes oxycodone for a patient after abdominal surgery.Which of the following describes this type of medication? | Oxycodone is a schedule 2 controlled substance and a high potential for abuse. |
| When performing a first aid procedure to control bleeding of a wound, which of the following actions should a medical assistant take ? | Apply layers of sterile gauze. |
| A ma is composing business correspondence using the simplified letter style.Which of the following features should the assistant use? | a subject in all capital letters |
| As a ma assistant is collecting a blood sample, the patient begins to faint.Which of the following actions should the medical assistant take to help ensure the patient's safety? | position the flat on. her back (put her on her back and hit it in the back ) |
| A ma has a request to collect a routine CBC from a healthy 10 month old infant which of the following is the most appropriate collection site ? | Left heel |
| A ma is making a new sign-in sheet for the patients who have appointments that day which of the foolowing information should the sign in sheet include ? | provider's name (The sign in sheet should include the provider's name ti make sure the patient receives the proper care in timely manner.) |
| in which of the following positions should a ma place a patient when obtaining a rectal temperature | Sim's (sleeping position is used for examining the rectum and vagina, performing enemas, and obtaining rectal tempurature. ) |
| A patient loses consciousness .The EKG tracing reveals ventricular fibrillation | Call for help and begin CPR |
| A ma is performing spirometry testing for a patient who has shortness of breath which of the following results of the spirometry test indicates a successful maneuver? | A fast and steady flow with no variability |
| A ma is collecting data from a pateint who is experiencing heatstroke.which of the following manifestations should the assistant expect find ? | hot skin (red-hot dry skin |
| A ma is preparing to use a glucometer to measure a patient 's blood glucose level.which of the following actions should the assistant take ? | obtain the blood sample after inserting the test strip into the glucometer |
| A ma should following chain of custody guidelines for which of the following types of laboratory results ? | parentage testing |
| which of the following EKG artifacts is caused by a disconncted electrode and results in the tracing going into the margins of the paper? | interrupted baseline |
| A ma is discussing information with a patient about a new medication that the provider prescribed. which of the following actions should the assistant take ? | reinforce teaching about the frequency of medication adminstration. |
| A ma should recognize which of the following blood pressure readings indicative of an adult patient whose blood pressure level is classified as elevated | 115/75mm Hg (A systolic pressure of less than 120mm Hgand diastolic pressure less than 80mm Hg is considered an optimal blood pressure reading for an adult patient ) |
| A ma is asked to assist a provider with an orthopedic examination.which of the following instruments should the assistant prepare for the examination ? | Goniometer (the provider uses a goniometer to measure joint movement in a single plane. this instrument is used for orthopedic examinations.) |
| when informed consent is required for a procedure which of the following steps should occur prior to the patient signing the form? | The provider should review alternative procedures with the patient |
| A provider asks a ma to reinforce teaching with apatientabout her new diagnosis .which of the following actions should the assistant take ? | Document the patient's response to the teaching |
| which of the following methods is used to notify a provider of the deinal of a claim by an insurance carrier ? | Remittance advice |
| A ma is administering cough syrup to a patient .which of of the following actionsshould the assistant take ? | view the medication cup at eye level when pouring. |
| A ma needs to remove all living micro-organisms from a contaminated towel clam.which of the following methods should the assistant use to cleanse this instrument? | serilization (destroys all microbial life,including bacterial spores, through physical or chemical methods. this is the method the assistant should use to clense the towel clamp. |
| which of the following techniques should a medical assistant use when bandaging a wound? | wrap the wound from distal to proximal.(wounds should always be wrapped from distal to proximal) |
| which of the following methods is used to notify a provider of the denial of claim by an insurance carrier ? | Remittance advice |
| A ma is reporing a patient fall that occurred in the front lobby of the clinic.what is the puprpose of the assistant preparing an incident report? | To avoid future reoccurrences |
| A ma is assisting a patient who is obese with an insulin injection.Which of the following is the correct angle for this patient's injection ? | 90* |
| A ma is preparing a patient who has anemia for an examination by the provider.which of the following manifestations should the assistant expect to find ? | irregular heartbeat (the assistant should recognize that an irregular heartbeat, fatigue dizziness, and skin are manifestations of anemia ) |
| A ma is explaing a veinpuncture procedure to a patient. which of the following statements should the assistant make? | "I"II be collecting a blood sample from you today.There will be a small stick in your arm" |
| A ma is witnessing a patient sign an informed an informed consent form. which of the following is the responsibility of the assistant acting as a witness | Validate the patient's signature (the assistant should validate the patient's signature when acting as a witness |
| A ma is checking a patient's hearing using the Rivne test.Which of the following actions should the assistant take? | ask the patient to raise his hand when he no longer hears any sound. (During the Rinne test, the patient is instructed to raise his hand whenthe sound disappears.) |
| A ma is collecting a blood samples to measure a patient's cholesterol levels.Which of the following actions should the assistant take before collecting the patient's blood? | Make sure the patient did not eat any food for the past 12hr. |
| A ma in an emergency clinic is admitting several patients.The assistant should recognize that the provider should see which of the following patients first ? | An older adult patient who has diabetes and a blood pressure of 80/42 mm Hg (because this blood pressure reading is low the assistant should recommend the provider see this patient first. |
| Which of the following terms refers to the range of fees charged by provider who have similar training and Experience and practice in the same geographical area? | Customary |
| A ma is measuring a patient's blood pressure which an aneroid sphygmomanometer and stethoscope.Which of the following actions should the assistant take ? | Make sure the midpoint of the patient's arm is at the level of the patient's heart |
| When assisting a provider whith a vaginal examination and papanicolaou (pap) test, a medical assistant should identify that which of the following instruments is necessary ? | Cytobrush |
| Which of the following methods is used to notify a provider of the denial of a claim by an insurance carrier? | Eligibility for insurance |
| where should a medicalassistant place the electrode for lead V5 | On the left anterior axillary line horizontal to V4 (this is the proper placement for lead v5) |
| A ma is educating an older adult patient on wound care.Which of the following should the assistant do to ensure patient understanding | Have the patient repeat information. |
| Which of the following types of appointment systems allows flexibility to allow for the most consistent patient flow? | wave scheduling |
| A patient arrives at the clinic with a tick bite on this leg.The provider asks a medical assistant to help remove the tick.which of the following actions should the assistant take ? | use tweezers to pull the tick away from the skin slowly (the assistant should grasp the tick with tweezers near the head and it away from the patient's skin slowly and steadily ) |
| A ma is classifying services that a patient requires.the assistant should identify which of the following as an axillary diagnostic service ? | pathology (Ancillary diagnostic services, such as pathology and radiology , provide confirmation of patient diagnoses |
| A patient at an urgent care facility reports that she vomited and saw blood in the vomintus.Which of the following terms should a ma use to document the patient's reports? | Hematemsis (is a term used to document blood in the patient's vomitus the assistant should use this term to document the finding in the patient's report. |
| A ma is checking a patient out of the clinic.in which of the following documents should the assistant locate information about provider referrals ir follow -up appointment requests for the patient | Encounter form |
| A first time patient is late arriving to the office.which of the following should the ma say first? | ''Hello.Welcome to our office " |
| During a routine venipuncture,the patient becomes pale and diaphoretic.what conditions is most likely to occur in this patient | Syncope |
| prior to a patient's follow-up appointment,which of the following information should a medical assistant report to the provider | recent laboratory results |
| A ma is writing a piece of professional correspondence to a consulting provider.which of the following ways should the assistant record the date on the letter? | January 1 2020 |
| A ma should insert the needle at which of the following angles during a venipuncture? | 15* (A ma should insert the needle at a 15* angle when performing a venipunture.) |
| A ma should understand that the chain of custody form is used for which of the following ? | Esuring that a specimen is packaged as directed (The chain of custody form ensures accurate collection, transportation, and processing of a specimen.) |
| The patient's Bill of rights protects individuals from which of the following | Denial of care due to the patient's age |
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