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Certification Review
Version C
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| A medical assistant is collecting a urine specimen for drug screening. Which of the following actions should the MA take to adhere to the Chain of Custody for this specimen? | The assistant should send the specimen and completed requisition to the testing lab on the same day of collection. |
| Tympanic Temperature is taken... | In the ear |
| When preparing a patient for a holter monitor, which of the following should a MA take ? | Abrade the skin with dry gauze to enhance the adhesiveness of the electrodes |
| A MA should complete documentation in a patient's record at what time ? | Immediately after a procedure |
| When should the code on the glucose cuvettes be compared to the code on the glucometer | The MA should check the coding on the glucometer every time it is used to ensure accuracy |
| Medical term for Difficulty breathing | Dyspnea |
| Antitussive OTC | A cough suppressant. It suppresses the cough reflex |
| QRS Complex represents | Ventricular Depolarization |
| A MA is witnessing a patient sign a consent form, which is the responsibility of the MA | Validate the patient's signature |
| Internal adaptation and change to keep body functions in balance | Homeostasis |
| A MA is adding information to a patient's computerized problem-oriented medical record. Into which section of POMR should the assistant enter patient's health history and lab results ? | Database |
| Epstein- Barr Virus is what type of microorganism | Mononucleosis |
| BMI of a normal healthy adult | BMI: 18.5 - 24.9 |
| An MA is preparing a CMS-1500 insurance claim for a burn injury. Which is required to be on the form | Current Procedural Terminology Code |
| What would be required on a referral form | Patient's Diagnosis Code |
| CPT coding consist of how many digits | 5 |
| OSHA Regulations requires a MA to wear what when collecting a venous blood sample | Gloves |
| Which groups of EKG leads are Bipolar ? | Leads I, II & III |
| A patient receives a bill for x-rays due to injury at work. He has private and is eligible for workers compensation, The MA should recognize that which party is responsible for the payment of this bill ? | Worker's Compensation |
| Hemostats need to be sterilized before a procedure. The MA should use ? | Autoclave |
| What position would a pelvic exam be done in | Lithotomy |
| A patient just had cryosurgery to the cervix what would you include as post operative instructions | You may experience watery discharge for 1 week after the procedure |
| RUQ of the abdomen you would find ? | Gallbladder |
| Routine rectal exam the MA should have what out for the provider | Lubricating Jelly |
| 128/78 as a blood pressure reading is classified as.. | Elevated Blood Pressure |
| 140/90 as a blood pressure reading is classified as.. | Stage II Hypertension |
| Pinworms are considered what type of microorganism | Helminths are parasites called worms the live in host organisms, such as animals and humans. |
| Which of the following instruments would you hand an orthopedic provider ? | Goniometer |
| An MA is administering a heparin subcutaneously what should the MA do ? | Inject the medication slowly |
| What dressing should an MA use on a partial thickness burn ? | Non Adherent Dressing |
| Patient's bill of rights protects the patients from what | Denial of care due to patient's age |
| Chills, nausea, dizziness and pale face would indicate ? | Syncope |
| A patient has fibromyalgia who should she be referred to ? | Rheumatologist |
| How would you describe Cyrosurgery to a patient ? | Involves an extremely cold probe that freezes and kills abnormal cells |
| A patient faints after having an injection what should the MA do ? | Place the patient in a supine position |
| Epinephrine with lidocaine is given to a pt that has a laceration to. What is epinephrine used for ? | Epinephrine is being used to reduce bleeding at the site of the wound |
| A MA is performing a fecal occult blood test using a guaiac card. What should the MA do ? | Interpret a blue color as positive result |
| A MA is preparing a pt who has CHF what symptoms should she expect ? | Shortness of breath |
| When measuring a patient's respirations what should the MA do to ensure an accurate reading is taking place | Count respirations while the patient thinks the pulse is being obtained |
| If a lab value of potassium is 3meq/L is that considered normal? | NO. normal potassium values are 3.5- 5.1 meq/L |
| A provider is preforming a dissection on a pt what instrument should we have on the tray | Scissors |
| A MA is replacing a sharps container and receives a laceration what form should she fill out ? | OSHA Form 301 ( this form is used as an incident report when reporting details about work related injuries/illnesses |
| A patient has a fasting blood glucose of 168mg/dl is this a normal value ? | NO. Normal fasting blood glucose values are 60-110 mg/dl |
| What method is used to notify a provider a claim has been denied? | Remittance Advice ( this document itemizes all paid, denied & allowable charges , it notifies the provider of any and all claim denials |
| Which EKG artifacts is caused by a disconnected electrode and causes the tracing to go into the margins of the paper | Interrupted baseline Ac interference is caused by electrical currents near (Ex:phone) Somatic tremor is caused by muscle movements Wandering baseline is caused by poorly placed electrodes |
| A patient is anxious and concerned about their lab results what should the MA say? | I know you're concerned about your results. We'll call you as soon as they come in. |
| A pt comes in with scabies besides gloves what should the MA use? | Gown |
| A patient loses conciousness and the ekg shows ventricular fibrillation what should the MA do ? | Call for help and begin CPR |
| When composing business correspondence using simplified letter style what should the MA do? | A subject line in all capital letters |
| Where should the MA place the V5 electrode | On the left anterior axillary line horizontal to V4 |
| What technique should the MA use when bandaging a wound | Wrap the wound from distal to proximal. |
| Scheduling | Time Specific scheduling also known as Stream scheduling |
| CPT modifiers are ? | 2 digit Code that help further describe a procedure code without changing its definition. (Aids in justifying increase of charges due to unusual circumstances |
| Stage II Hypertension | 140/90 |
| Stage I Hypertension | 120/80 |
| Prothrombin Time (PT & PTT) lab test is used for what and what tube is this test run in | Coagulation study & Light Blue tube |
| What is the additive in the Light blue tube | Sodium Citrate |
| What is the additive in a lavender tube | EDTA which is an anticoagulant and is used for hematology studies such as CBC |
| What is a SST tube ? Serum seperator (RED/GRAY) | NO additives but does contain silicon gel used to seperate blood used for Chemistry studies such as Lipid panel and CMP |
| How do you dilute bleach solutions for disinfecting | 1:10 (1 cup bleach & 10 parts water) |
| What is risk management | Make every effort to maximize the safety of patient's & staff to prevent injury |
| What is the gray tube used for ? What is the additive ? | Used for glucose testing and alcohol (ETOH) testing. Sodium Fluoride & Potassium Oxalate |
| What is the additive in the green tube ? | Heparin and its used for STAT chemistry studies |
| Chain of Custody | Is used for drug testing & federal drug testing parentage testing (DNA) |
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Mlizzette