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A medical assistant is reviewing the list of medications a patient reports they are currently taking. The assistant should recognize that which the following medications is available in sublingual form - Correct answer Nitroglycerin A medical assistant has orders to collect blood cultures, a CBC, a prothrombin time (PT), and an iron panel. They forget to draw for the PT. Which of the following actions should the assistant take? - Correct answer Keep the specimens previously collected and draw the PT. Which of the following is a medical assistant required to document in the electronic health record (HR) when administering immunizations to a patient? - Correct answer Lot number A medical assistant is working with a patient who has a cognitive impairment that causes them to display short-term memory loss. In which of the following ways should the assistant adapt to this barrier? - Correct answer Provide east to read handouts Which of the following is a component of medical terminology used to ensure the ease of pronunciation? - Correct answer Combining vowel When performing venipuncture, which of the following is the correct order of draw? - Correct answer Green , lavender, grey Which of the following aseptic techniques can be achieved using dry heat, moist heat, ultraviolet light, gas, chemicals, or ionizing radiation? - Correct answer Sterilization
Which of the following elements is a component of the standard precautions use of personal protective equipment (PPE)? - Correct answer Mask Which of the following processes provides the ability to send prescriptions electronically? - Correct answer E-prescribing Which of the following dictates the operations of physician office clinical laboratories? - Correct answer Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Which of the following is a CLIA-waived laboratory test? - Correct answer Human chorionic gonadotropin (hcg) test Which of the following cell structures is instrumental in helping the body mobilize and secrete mucus from the respiratory tract? - Correct answer Cilia A medical assistant administers an injection and the patient faints. Which of the following actions should the assistant take? - Correct answer Place the patient in a supine position. Which of the following means the absence of infection or infectious material? - Correct answer Asepsis Which of the following examples of patient coaching addresses disease prevention? - Correct answer Providing information on the importance of recommended vaccines A medical assistant is using a butterfly needle set to obtain a blood sample from a vein in a patient's hand. Which of the following actions should the assistant take? - Correct answer • Hold the needle by its wings
should the assistant choose for the venipuncture? - Correct answer Superficial dorsal hand veins An angry patient confronts a medical assistant in the reception area. Which of the following actions should the medical assistant take? - Correct answer Escort the patient to a more private area. If a medical assistant experiences exposure to an infectious disease via a human bite. Which of the following steps should they take first? - Correct answer immediately flush the exposed area following exposure. Which of the following instructions should a medical assistant give a patient when administering an enteric coated tablet? - Correct answer "Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water" A medical assistant is preparing an 837P/CMS-1500 claim form for a patient treated for a burn injury. Which of the following information is required? - Correct answer Current Procedure terminology code A 24-year-old patient has a BMI of 30.5 based on their height and weight. Which of the following describes their BMI weight status category? - Correct answer Obese class 1 Which of the following can result from the use of outdated or incorrect codes on a billing claim? - Correct answer reduction of payer reimbursement A patient informs a medical assistant that they get headaches when they read from a computer monitor. The assistant should enter this information into which of the following locations when using the SOAP method to organizing medical records? - Correct answer Subjective
A patient arrives at the providers office with a laceration on their right fore arm, and the provider determines the patient will need sutures. Which of the following supplies should the medical assistant hand to theprovider? - Correct answer The needle holder with the suture attached Which of the following measurements would a medical assistant take during a routine well child exam when determining if the child has microcephaly? - Correct answer Head circumference In which of the following positions should a medical assistant place a patient when preparing to perform a 12 lead EKG in the office? - Correct answer Supine When performing surgical asepsis which of the following steps should a medical assistant take to prevent contamination of the sterile field? - Correct answer Place all the sterile items in the center of the sterile field Which of the following actions is within the scope of practice for a medical assistant? - Correct answer Providing first aid procedures Which pf the following letter formats uses indented paragraphs? - Correct answer A semi block letter Which of the following is a safeguard for all health care employees and patients who may be at risk of exposure to potentially infectious materials? - Correct answer Standard Precautions Which of the following should the medical assistant verify with the patient prior to the patient receiving a prescription for their acute ear infection? - Correct answer Medication Allergies
Which of the following is the normal setting for the standardization mark on the EKG? - Correct answer 10 mm/mv A medical assistant is processing a referral to a transition the care of a patient who has less than 6 months to live. To which of the following care facilities will the medical assistant refer the patient to? - Correct answer hospice care facility Which of the following asepitic techniques involves using sound waves to vibrate and cleanse surgical instruments? - Correct answer Ultrasonic Sanitization A patient's ability to walk, groom themselves, bathe, and eat is evaluated by which of the following screenings? - Correct answer functional status screening When a medical assiatant is performing a patient interview it is important they understanad the patient message so that they can relay it accurately to the provider. Which of the following techniques is the assistant using when they state i hear that you are saying - Correct answer paraphrasing In addition to receiving a paper copy of their prescription a patient has requested that the prescription be called in to their pharmacy. After calling the pharmacy which of the following actions should the medical assistant take to complete this request? - Correct answer provide the patient with a copy of the prescription with the "copy only" written on it Which of the following is defined by 9 calorie per gram - Correct answer the number of calories from fat Which of the following instruments should a medical assistant have prepared for a cervical polypectomy surgical procedure? - Correct answer uterine curette
A medical assistant in an outpatient facility is preparing a patient for a venipuncture. Which of the following actions should the assistant take to confirm the patient identity? - Correct answer ask the patient to state their full name and DOB A medical assistant is replacing a sharps disposal container in an examination room and receives a small laceration on their arm from the plastic lid. Which of the following types of documentation should the assistant complete as a result of this incident? - Correct answer Incident report Which of the following pulmonary function tests involves measuring the oxygen saturation of a patient's blood by placing a probe on their Finger? - Correct answer Pulse oximetry In which of the following positions should a medical assistant place an 18-month-old patient when administering ear drops to the right ear? - Correct answer Right ear facing up with the earlobe pulled down and back A medical assistant is preparing a patient for a urine creatinine test. Over which of the following periods of time should the assistant instruct the patient to collect the specimen? - Correct answer 24 hr A medical assistant is preparing the exam room for a patient's general physical examination. Which of the following instruments should be available to the provider for the examination? - Correct answer Otoscope When performing routine follow-up calls to patients, which of the following actions should a medical assistant take first to notify the provider if the patient provides an unsatisfactory progress report?
- Correct answer Notify the provider immediately.
A medical assistant is speaking with a patient about their social history and the assistant notices the patient is fidgeting and appears anxious. Which of the following nonverbal communication styles is the patient exhibiting. - Correct answer Passive communication A medical assistant calls a patient from the waiting area to obtain a specimen. Which of the following actions should the assistant do first? - Correct answer Identify the patient A medical assistant is preparing to print an after visit summary for a patient. Which of the following direct identifiers should the assistant verifiy to protect the patients protected health information? (PHI) - Correct answer Mailing address Which of the following is the purpose of utilizing a clinical centrifuge? - Correct answer To separate a specimen into different components Which of the following is considered an adverse reaction? - Correct answer Anaphylaxis Which of the following vaccinations should patients receive at 7 years ole or older? - Correct answer Tentanus, Diphtheria and pertussis According to OSHA guidelines for proper waste disposal which of the following should a medical assistant dispose of in a regular waste container? - Correct answer an empty urine container A medical assistant is creating a template for a provider to send electronic prescriptions which of the following is the most commonly included in electronic prescription templates? - Correct answer the medication type
When assisting a patient from a different culture which of the following should the medical assistant do to help the patient feel more comfortable in the medical office setting? - Correct answer try to understand their beliefs about disease. Which of the following diagnosis statements is appropriate in the outpatient setting? - Correct answer fever of the unknown origin Which of the following statements describes the doctrine of the professional discretion - Correct answer when a patient request a copy of their medical records the provider may chose not to disclose all of the patient information When obtaining a blood pressure reading which of the following describes how high a medical assistant should inflate the cuff? - Correct answer to approximately 30 mm hg above the previously measured brachial pulse reading Which of the following is recommended age for children to receive their first hpv vaccine - Correct answer 11-12 years old Which of the following conditions requires a patient to avoid gluten - Correct answer celiac disease. A medical assistant is examining who has third degree burns on their hands. Which of the following is a first aid procedure the medical assistant can perform - Correct answer separate the patients burned fingers A provider wants to ensure that late patients do not negatively impact the appointment schedule so they request the three patients be scheduled at the top of each hour to be seen in the order in which they arrive which of the following types of scheduling does this describe - Correct answer wave
A pulse ox can register an artificially low oxygen saturation measurement for a patient with which of the following conditions?
- Correct answer cold fingers A medical assistant is preparing a patient to have a mole excised. Which of the following actions should the assistant take? - Correct answer cleanse the site with surgical soap and an antiseptic Which of the following terms refers to the process of making sure the balance of a financial account matches the balance on a bank statement? - Correct answer reconciliation During which of the following activities is it necessary for a medical assistant to use personal protective equipment? - Correct answer administering injections A medical assistant is processing blood samples obtained for a DNA analysis and paternity testing. Which of the following information must they include on the document in order to maintain chain of custody? - Correct answer initials of the person transporting the specimen A medical assistant is preparing to perform a capillary collection from a patient who has poor circulation in their hands. Which of the following techniques should the assistant use to increase circulation at the collection site? - Correct answer warm the patients hand A medical assistant is collecting data from a patient who is experiencing heat stroke. Which of the following manifestation should the assistant expect to find? - Correct answer hot skin A medical assistant is reviewing the medical history of a patient who regularly comes with cool and wood dust. The assistant should recognize that this patient is at an increased risk for
developing which of the following disorders? - Correct answer Emphysema A medical assistant is preparing hemostats for sterilization after an invasive procedure. Which of the following techniques should the assistant use? - Correct answer Autoclave A patients insurance company calls the office to obtain additional information regarding a recently submitted claim. Which of the following regulations allows the office to release this information to an insurance company without a written authorization? - Correct answer The HIPAA privacy rule Which of the following types of advance directives provide information about the person that a patient delegated to make health care decision their behalf if they are unable to do so? - Correct answer Health Care policy Which of the following classes of the fire extinguisher should be used on flammable liquids? - Correct answer Class B A medical assistant is preparing a patient for a flexible sigmoidoscopy examination. In which of the following positions should the assistant place the patient? - Correct answer left lateral position When a procedure requires informaed consent. Which of the following steps should occur prior to the patient signing the form?
- Correct answer the provider should include information about the alternative. Procedures before informed consent is obtained from the patient Which of the following should a medical assistant do to assist with hemostasis following completion of a venipuncture procedure? -
A medical assistant is preparing a community resource library which of the following actions should the assistant take first? - Correct answer complete a list of local community agencies A medical assistant needs to remove all living micro organisms from a contaminated towel clamp which of the following methods should the assistant use to cleanse this instrument - Correct answer sterilization Which of the following body systems work together to control and maintain homeostasis - Correct answer endocrine and nervous systems A medical assistant is examining the skin on a patient forearm where the patient reports developing a rash the assistant notes multiple solid elevations that are less than .5 cm in diameter. Which of the following terms should assistant use to document their observations in the patines medical record - Correct answer papules Which of the following test is granted waived status under clinical laboratory improvement amendments? - Correct answer Rapid strep test A medical assistant is assisting the provider with a patient who experiences an ankle sprain. The assistant should expect the provider to prescribe which of the following to treat the ankle sprain - Correct answer Ice A medical assistant discovers an unidentifiable liquid on the floor of one of the clinic treatment rooms. Which of the following materials should the assistant use to remove and dispose of the liquid - Correct answer a clean up kit
A medical assistant is assisting with a scratch test for pediatric patient. The assistant should identify that which of the following statements describes the scratch test - Correct answer several allergies can be identified at one time A medical assistant is performing a venipuncture. At which of the following angles should the assistant insert the needle - Correct answer 15 degrees Which of the following guidelines should a medical assistant follow when handling other potentially infectious materials - Correct answer clean up spills from opims using a disinfectant A provider asks a medical assistant to reinforce teaching with a patient about their new diagnosis. Which of the following actions should the assistant take? - Correct answer document the patients response to the teaching According to the CDC which of the following immunizations is recommended to be administered every ten years - Correct answer tetanus and diphtheria Which of the following links in the chain of infection describes the site where an infection can be stored - Correct answer reservoir A medical assistant is obtaining a blood sample from an infant. Which of the following methods should the assistant use to obtain the sample - Correct answer capillary puncture A medical assistant is preparing to sanitize contaminated equipment which of the following places of equipment can a medical assistant sanitize and reuse without needing to disinfect or sterilize it - Correct answer otoscope
Which of the following areas of coaching involves the medical assistant instructing patients about a procedure follow up and home care - Correct answer TREATMENT PLANS Which of the following must be entered into the electronic health record by a provider using computerized physician order entry - Correct answer hospital orders A medical assistant is providing education to a patient about communicable disease prevention. Which of the following is an example of disease prevention - Correct answer providing adolescent patient education material about tobacco use Which of the following describes when a primary care provider pharmacist, therapist, and a medical assistant work together to ensure the appropriate dose of psychotic drugs are being prescribed for a patient - Correct answer team work Which of the following refers to the range of fees charged by the providers who have similar training and experience and practice in the same geographical area? - Correct answer usual customary and reasonable A medical assistant is researching community resources that provide holistic care for a patient. Which of the following resources should the assistant select? - Correct answer patient entered medical home A medical assistant is reinforcing teaching with a patient about obtaining a stool sample. Which of the following information should the assistant include? - Correct answer avoid retrieving a sample from toilet water
Which of the following is a component of a patient health record and represents the foundation and starting point of all patient provider contacts - Correct answer complete medical history Which of the following is a step in the skin preparation process prior to a surgical procedure - Correct answer clean the surgical site with antiseptic Which of the following sexually transmitted infections - Correct answer gonorrhea Which of the following is a commonly missed word or phrase in written communication to a patient - Correct answer suppose to When speaking with an older patient who has moderate hearing loss which of the following actions should a medical assistant take to aid in communication with the patient - Correct answer use hand gestures A medical assistant is ensuring that documentation of preventative maintenance and screening is included in the electronic health record of a female patient who is 70 years old. The assistant should identify that which of the following screening is performed every 2 years for females who are 65 years and older and should be documented in the patients ehr - Correct answer bone density A medical assistant is obtaining vital signs from a 6 year old child. The assistant should identify that which of the following vital signs is outside the expected reference range for this patient and should be reported to the provider - Correct answer heart rate of 140
