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Diagnostic & Treat.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The Higher number in the blood pressure reading | Systolic reading |
| The middle layer of the skin | Dermis |
| Aural thermometers are used to | measure body temp |
| an Examination method that requires the use of a stethoscope is | Auscultation |
| Artery is seldom used for checking a pulse | temporal |
| ____ is not one of the characteristics of pulse | Depth |
| The instrument used to screen hearing acuity is an | Audiometer |
| When instructing a patient in the crutches, the proper angle for flexing the elbows for maximum comfort is | 30 degrees |
| When performing a medically aseptic handwashing, in which direction should the fingertips be pointed? | When performing a medically aseptic handwashing, in which direction should the fingertips be pointed? |
| Initial examination of the breasts is usually performed when the patient is in which of the following positions? | sitting |
| While performing in-person screening, which of the following may present as a block for obtaining complete information from a patient? | looking away and not answering the patient |
| The process of removing infectious materials from selected objects is | sanitization |
| Which of the following materials does not require the use of universal precautions? | feces |
| he patient's temperature is recorded on the chart: T 99.8 (R). What does this notation represent? | rectal |
| At which distance should a patient be positioned for a Snellen eye test? | 20 feet |
| For which measurement is a sphygmomanometer used? | blood pressure |
| Newborns weigh about 7 pounds at birth and are about 20 inches long. For normally developing infants, how should the weight have progressed by the first birthday? | The weight should have tripled. |
| Which of the following tests a patient's near vision? | Jaeger reading card |
| Which of the following may increase a blood pressure? | severe pain |
| An examination method that requires the use of a stethoscope is | auscultation |
| Attempting to assess a patient's condition by ruling out certain possibilities describes | differential diagnosis |
| Which of the following documents is usually found only in the problem oriented medical record? | problem list |
| A patient comes into the office with dyspnea and orthopnea. To prepare the patient for the physical examination, the medical assistant should | have the patient don a partial gown and adjust the exam table for comfort |
| All of the following are characteristics of the pulse EXCEPT | depth |
| Whose words are used to describe the patient's chief complaint in the medical record? | the patient |
| Immunology and allergy specialties are often combined in to a single practice to provide | allergy testing, allergy desensitization, laboratory testing |
| Body temperature is not increased in which of the following states? | fasting |
| The pulse located at the back of the knee is the | popliteal |
| Details regarding the health status of the patient's parents and siblings are known as the | family history |
| Aseptic technique is a process that helps to prevent the spread of infectious agents during procedures. Which of the following best exemplifies aseptic technique? | keeping a 1-inch border maintained between the sterile and nonsterile areas of the field |
| Examples of alternative therapies include | relaxation exercises, herbal remedies, biofeedback |
| The wave of alternating expansion and relaxation of the arterial walls with each contraction of the left ventricle defines | pulse |
| During the autoclave process, which of the following is important for the medical assistant to monitor? | temperature and pressure |
| Which of the following would be a poor practice in the medical office? | leaving a male health care provider alone with a female patient |
| The instrument used to screen hearing acuity is a(n) | audiometer |
| To sanitize a room the medical assistant must: | disinfect it, sterilize it |
| Methods of sterilization include all of the following EXCEPT | 10% bleach |
| Sterilization tape on a package indicates sterilization is complete when | dark stripes appear |
| Diagnostic imaging is best associated with which of the following specialties? | orthopedics |
| When recording the pulse rate in children who are not yet 2 years old, which of the following pulses would be used for recording the rate? | apical |
| In the pediatric patient, a reflex that occurs as a result of stroking the infant's cheek is known as the | rooting reflex |
| When suffering from an infectious disease, the stage in which the symptoms or signs are recognizable is | acute |
| All of the following describe examination methods EXCEPT | recitation |
| Which of the following best defines "sterilization"? | removing all microorganisms and their spores from items |
| All of the following materials are associated with an ophthalmological exam EXCEPT | Ishihara plates |
| Provision and maintenance of personal protective equipment is the responsibility of the | employer |
| An instrument used to test hearing is a(n) | tuning fork |
| Dysuria should be recorded under which of the following body systems? | genitourinary |
| Which artery is seldom used for checking a pulse? | temporal |
| Vital signs include which of the following measurements? | blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration |
| When surgical instruments have been used and have gross contaminants remaining, which process would be the first step for cleaning them? | sanitization |
| The medical record is the property of the | health care provider |
| When an ECG instrument is running at the normal speed, how fast does the paper advance? | 25 mm/sec |
| Measuring a body part is called | mensuration |
| An agent that mechanically removes contaminants from objects is a(n) | detergent |
| Hypersensitivity and allergy reactions occur when | entry of a foreign body results in an inflammatory response |
| The normal height of standardization on an ECG is | 10 mm |
| Questions regarding each of the major body systems and parts are known as | ROS |
| Cardiac cells in a resting, negatively charged state are known as | polarization |
| Process of cleaning or freeing materials from dirt is called | sanitization |
| Which of the following is a subjective symptom? | pain |
| Which scientist is credited with the discovery of X-rays? | Wilhelm Roentgen |
| The normal average blood pressure for adults is | 120/80 |
| Examination of the back may be performed when the patient is in all of the following positions EXCEPT | Trendelenburg |
| Atrial depolarization is represented by the | P wave |
| Aural thermometers are used to | measure body temperature |
| The reagent found in fecal occult blood tests is | guaiac |
| Orthopnea may be described as | difficulty breathing in any position other than upright |
| Which of the following represents hypotension? | 90/58 |
| As an MA in an allergy practice you may do all of the following except: | determine amount of allergen to be administered |
| To assist in patient preparation for examination, the extent of disrobing and gowning is determined by each of the following EXCEPT | the amount of time the medical assistant has to prepare the patient |
| A standard electrocardiogram consists of how many leads? | 12 |
| Mobility-assisting devices for physically challenged patients include all of the following EXCEPT | slings |
| A patient is placed on the examination table in the supine position with the legs flexed at the knees and feet flat on the table. This position is the | dorsal recumbent position |
| What is the main reason for performing a general physical examination? | assess the overall state of patient health |
| Which of the following body parts requires use of the Potter-Bucky diaphragm for X-ray? | thigh |
| When collecting information regarding pain, if a patient states the pain is stabbing, this would refer to which of the following? | quality of the pain |
| All of the following are included in the cardiac electrical conduction system EXCEPT | sinoatrial septum |
| Interview questions for a patient's personal history may include all of the following topics EXCEPT | interpretation of radiological studies |
| To inactivate HIV, HBV, and other common pathogens, what concentration of bleach solution should be used? | 10% |
| A portable electrocardiographic recording of a patient's heart activity over a 24-hour period can be done with a(n) | Holter monitor |
| Rectal temperature is | 1° F higher than oral temperature |
| The process of measuring is called | mensuration |
| All of the following may be used in a routine physical exam EXCEPT | sigmoidoscope |
| The position of choice for a vaginal examination is the | lithotomy position |
| In recent years alternative medicine as become | more popular |
| Which of the following blood pressure readings indicates a hypertensive reading? | 160/100 |
| Which of the following may affect body temperature? | age, environment, activity |
| Which of the following indicates bradycardia? | pulse rate of 40 bpm |
| The phase of Korotkoff sounds where the systolic measurement of the blood pressure is taken is | phase 1 |
| The Romberg test is associated with which of the following examinations? | otorhinolaryngological |
| Which of the following methods is the most effective for infection control in a health care setting? | adequate handwashing |
| When all forms of microorganisms and their spores are destroyed, the term for this destruction is | sterilization |
| The process of measuring range of motion of a joint is | goniometry |
| Aural or tympanic thermometers measure the warmth of the | ear canal |
| The typical pulse range for adults is | 60 to 100 |
| Which of the following is typically not found in the medical chart | patient ledger card |
| Phases of the Korotkoff sounds are used for characterization of which of the following vital signs? | blood pressure |
| After the patient has been examined, table paper must be | removed |
| A percussion hammer is more commonly used for which of the following medical specialties? | family practice, internal medicine |
| When surgical instruments have been used and have gross contaminants remaining, which process would be the first step for cleaning them? | sanitization |
| For examination of an adult ear, the ear should be pulled | gently up and back |
| While interviewing a new patient, the medical assistant must complete a history form. Which of the following is considered demographic and would probably not be included in the body of the medical record? | date of birth |
| If asked to obtain a temperature on a patient who cannot assist you because of injury or uncooperativeness during the procedure, which of the following methods can reliably be used? | aural (tympanic) |
| Contents of the patient history include all of the following EXCEPT | reimbursement from insurance carriers |
| The patient's temperature is recorded on the chart: T 99.8 (R). What does this notation represent? | rectal |
| Radiation is used for sterilization | only when other methods cannot be used |
| A common abbreviation for biopsy is | Bx |
| The normal range of pulse for patients 12 years and older is | 60 to 100 |
| Many physicians recommend alternative therapies for the patient to | enhance their general health, to compliment conventional treatment |
| The preferred method for obtaining a pulse rate is to count for | 30 seconds and multiply by 2 |
| Which pulse is palpated on either the right or left side of the trachea? | carotid |
| Which of the following radiological studies is performed by injecting contrast medium intravenously to observe the pathway of the dye through the ureters to the bladder? | IVP |
| The position of choice for orthopnea is | Fowler's |
| The medical assistant is asked to instruct a patient on the proper collection of a stool specimen for fecal occult blood testing. Which of the following is an instruction for the patient? | Do not eat red meat or beets for about 48 hours before collection of the specimen. |
| The higher number in the blood pressure reading is which of the following? | systolic reading |
| Which of the following is typically not found in the medical chart? | patient ledger card |
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