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What does the abbreviation SOB stand for in clinical note? - Correct answer Shortness of breath What is the "definition" of a Medical Assistant - Correct answer - individual that graduated/completed an accredited MA edu. program; -who is employed in the medical practice of a licensed provider; -who performs basic admin., clerical, & clinical duties authorized by/ & under the direct supervision of a licensed provider What is a medical assistant's main duties in a clinical setting? - Correct answer -To room patients -check pt. vitals -record pt. demographics -document current meds/allergies -set up exam rooms (& any necessary instruments/equipment) -simple wound dressings; and obtain wound cultures -remove sutures/staples from superficial incisions/lacerations -administer meds. IM, SC, PO, topically -immunizations -filing/book keeping -process insurance claims -book appts. -call in RX orders/refills- only as ordered & approved by physician, NP, or PA (but NEVER for narcotics) What are some of the things that are OUT of the scope of practice for a Medical Assistant? - Correct answer MA's CANNOT: -phone triage (bc MA's can't interpret data OR dx symptoms) -independently treat/dx pts. -give IV meds
-advise pts. about their condition or tx What are the wellness exam supplies/ prep. of those items? - Correct answer The supplies that an MA will use vary depending on what type of office/clinic they work in. What is HIPPA? What does it do? - Correct answer Health Insurance Portability and Accounting Act, which protects the privacy of individually identifiable health information. According to HIPAA, patients have a right to:
- See and copy their health record
- Update their health record
- Get a list of the disclosures that a health care institution has made independent of disclosures made for the purposes of treatment, payment, and health care operations
- Request a restriction on certain uses or disclosures
- Choose how to receive health information Differentiate between Ambulatory Care & Acute Care facilities - Correct answer -Ambulatory care= outpatient (eg.- urgent care, clinics, healthcare centers, and ambulatory surgery centers) -Acute care= inpatient (ED, Hospital stays/surgery admit's, home health agency, hospice) How should MA's go about handling angry pts.? - Correct answer
- Tune-in/ actively listen to pt.; maintain eye contact & non- threatening body positioning
- Look for the signs: changes in body language
- Show empathy/ acknowledge the pt.'s feelings: don't get defensive, but rather respond calmly & treat the pt. with respect
- Position providers as allies, not adversaries
- Find options/ solutions
- Act quickly in order to diffuse the situation & calm the pt. down
document the heart's electrical activity; each lead records electrical impulses that flow through the heart from dif. angles, which ives a complete view of the heart -EKG exams assists in the dx of: ischemia, delays in impulse conduction, hypertrophy of cardiac chambers, & arrhythmias Describe the steps of an EKG - Correct answer 1. turn on machine & explain procedure to pt./ answer pt. questions
- Wash hands
- Instruct pt. to remove jewelry, socks, and shoes and the to lie down on table in supine position
- Drape pt.- then clean the skin w/ alc wipe
- Apply the electrodes- then the wires & cables will be attached to the electrodes
- Enter pt. info into machine- & administer the test
- Remove electrodes/ wipe skin/ let pt. get dressed
- Record procedure in pt.'s chart
- Dispose of used electrodes/materials & disinfect room
- How many electrodes are used for a 12-lead ECG?
- How many leads are formed during this same type of ECG? - Correct answer -10 electrodes -12 leads (6 limb leads & 6 chest leads) Describe the location placement of the (10) ELECTRODES in a 12 lead ECG test - Correct answer Chest Precordial Electrodes ⏺ V1 -4th intercoastal space (Right Sternal Edge) (+) ⏺ V2-4th intercoastal space (Left Sternal Edge) (+) ⏺ V3- Midway between V2 and V4 (+) ⏺ V4- 5th intercoastal space - MidCavicular space (+) ⏺ V5- Left Anterior Axillary Line, same horizontal level as V4 (+) ⏺ V6-Left Mid Axillary Line, same horizontal level as V4 and V (+) Limb Electrodes ⏺ RA- right arm; anywhere b/w R shoulder & wrist (-/- pole)
⏺LA- left arm; anywhere b/w L shoulder & wrist (+/- pole ⏺ RL (N)- "neutral" right foot; anywhere above R ankle & below torso (neutral pole) ⏺ LL (F)- left foot; anywhere above L ankle & below torso (+/+) Name & describe the planes of the body - Correct answer Coronal (frontal) plane; Transverse (axial/horizontal) plane; Sagittal (longitudinal) plane- includes Midsagittal & Parasagittal What is the cardiac cycle? - Correct answer -One complete heartbeat: -->The period from the end of one ventricular contraction to the end of the next ventricular contraction. Describe the (12) different LEADS created during a 12 lead ECG test - Correct answer LIMB LEADS ** limb leads look at heart in vertical (frontal) plane -Lead I: voltage b/w R arm (- pole) and L arm (+) pole; looks at heart from the L -Lead II: voltage b/w R arm (-) and L leg (+); inferior L view -Lead III: voltage b/w L arm (-) and L leg (+); inferior R angle view ** I, II, and III are bipolar ** measure the voltage b/w 2 of the 3 limb electrodes
-aVR lead: looks at upper R side of heart -aVL lead: looks at upper L side of heart -aVF lead: looks at inferior wall of heart ** they use 1 limb as the + pole, & take the avg of inputs from the other 2 as the zero reference ** they are unipolar ** they are called augmented limb leads CHEST LEADS (PRECORDIAL LEADS) ** view the heart in a horizontal (transverse) plane ** unipolar leads
the patient? - Correct answer Sit at the patient's level and maintain eye contact while speaking warmly to show empathy When measuring a patient's heart rate, which of the following methods is inaccurate? - Correct answer Count how many beats you hear within a 10-second time frame and multiply that number by 3 to get the heart rate What are the different types of fractures you might see in a patient? - Correct answer A patient is coming into the clinic to look at x-rays of his fractured tibia. The provider states that the bone was fractured due to repetitive activity. What type of fracture is this? - Correct answer Stress fx What is it called when someone is paralyzed from the waist down? - Correct answer Paraplegia (common w/ low spine injuries) What is Monoplegia? - Correct answer paralysis of one limb- usually an arm What is Hemiplegia? - Correct answer paralysis of one side of the body What is Quadriplegia - Correct answer paralysis of all four limbs What are the 4 blood types? - Correct answer A, B, AB, & O There are 4 types of blood that can be used with transfusions. Type A, Type B, Type AB, and Type O. Which one can only receive blood from the same type of blood? - Correct answer Type O Which blood type is the universal donor?
Which blood type is the universal receiver? - Correct answer O; AB+ Blood types and their matches - Correct answer -Type A can receive blood from Type A and Type O. -Type B can receive blood from Type B and Type O. -Type AB+ can receive blood from all types. -Type AB- can receive blood from AB-, O, & A- -Type O can only receive blood from Type O. What does the abbreviation HPI mean? - Correct answer History of present illness What does the abbreviation SX mean? - Correct answer Symptoms What does the abbreviation Fx stand for? - Correct answer fracture Which of the following would best be placed under the heading of "medical etiquette"? - Correct answer How you come off to a patient Chambers of the heart - Correct answer the left and right atrium (or the upper chambers) and the left and right ventricle (lower chambers) Palpation - Correct answer to examine by touch Auscultation - Correct answer listening to sounds within the body Inspection - Correct answer to examine by looking Percussion - Correct answer producing sounds by tapping on different parts of the body
Differentiate between ABDUCTION and ADDUCTION - Correct answer -ABDUCTION= movement away from the midline of the body -ADDUCTION= movement toward the midline of the body *in reference to the coronal plane Which of these hormones is secreted by the thyroid gland? - Correct answer Calcitonin The pharmacy calls to confirm the amount prescribed on a prescription. What should you do? - Correct answer Confirm with the provider that prescribed it Differentiate between AROM and PROM - Correct answer - AROM= active range of motion -PROM= passive range of motion Active range of motion exercises are prescribed to prevent: - Correct answer Loss of joint motion When are ROM exercises prescribed? - Correct answer usually prescribed after an injury to help improve joint function. The goal is to increase joint flexibility so the patient can get their full ROM back and decrease stiffness You count 14 respirations for 30 seconds. What do you record as the respiration rate? - Correct answer 28 Which term describes the body's defense mechanism against environmental bacteria? - Correct answer Mucous membranes What are mucous membranes? - Correct answer coated with secretions that fight microorganisms. It helps to protect from infections getting in our bodies
A patient asks you to explain the difference between a liniment and a medicated lotion. Which of the following responses is correct? - Correct answer Liniments contain a higher percentage of oil than medicated lotions to protect dry and cracked skin Which of the following is NOT an advantage of Electronic Medical Records (EMRs)? - Correct answer They eliminate security threats If a patient was last seen 4 years ago, his file would be considered: - Correct answer Inactive When is a patient's file considered inactive? - Correct answer If a patient has not been seen in the clinic for 3 or more years, the patient's chart automatically goes into an inactive status What is the golden rule of chart documentation? - Correct answer If you didn't document it, it wasn't done What are the different scheduling methods? - Correct answer 1. Double-booking
- Time-specific
- Wave
- Modified wave
- Tidal wave (open booking) PHI is the acronym for: - Correct answer protected health information You are reading the appointment book and notice the 10:15 slot says: "NP in for S/R was NS." What does this mean? - Correct answer New patient (NP) in for suture removal (S/R) was no-show (NS)
Artherectomy - Correct answer surgical removal of plaque buildup from the interior of an artery What is the disease in which bone loss causes bones to become fragile and prone to fractures? - Correct answer osteoporosis Osteopenia - Correct answer loss of bone density (-penia = loss of/deficiency What acts as a lubricant to make the smooth muscle movement of the joint possible? - Correct answer synovial fluid What is the definition of acute? - Correct answer sudden onset and short duration What is the definition of chronic? - Correct answer ongoing or constantly recurring What is OSA? - Correct answer obstructive sleep apnea dorsiflexion VS. plantar flexion - Correct answer Dorsiflexion involves bending the ankle in the direction of the dorsum (top) of the foot, as in trying to stand on your heels. Plantar flexion is bending the ankle in the direction of the plantar surface (sole) of the foot, as in standing on your toes. Name the different links in the Chain of Infection - Correct answer
- Pathogen 2.Reservoir
- Portal of exit
- Modes of transmission
- Portal of entry
- Susceptible host
What are ICD codes used for? - Correct answer It's a standardized system used to code diseases & medical conditions; (aka- they're used for diagnosis of patients; incl. disease, injury, and infection) What is the difference between ICD-10-CM codes & ICD-10-PCS codes? - Correct answer -CM= Clinical & outpatient settings; -PCS= Hospital / Inpatient settings How long are ICD-10-CM codes? - Correct answer 3-7 letters How long are ICD-10-PCS codes? - Correct answer 7 digits Are ICD-10-CM codes AND ICD-10-PCS alphanumeric codes? - Correct answer Yes What is a CPT code and where are they used? - Correct answer Stands for: "Current Procedural Terminology"; they're codes used to identify services rendered; they're used in outpatient settings, ER, & hospital visits (inpatient) How many digits are in a CPT code? Are these codes alphanumeric OR numeric? - Correct answer 5 digits; numeric Who is responsible for putting in a patient's CPT codes? - Correct answer the provider When entering a CPT code, what is also required? - Correct answer an ICD code Describe: category CPT-1, CPT 2, & CPT 3 codes - Correct answer -CPT-1 codes: largest body of codes; used by providers to report services/ procedures -CPT-2 codes: supp. tracking codes used for performance mngmt
