1. According to OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens standard, which of the following items is an employer required to provide employees standards? - correct
... [Show More] answer Non-Latex Gloves
1. patient is scheduled for a 6-month follow-up for diabetes mellitus. Which of the following information should the medical assistant include in the patient's medical record to ensure comprehensive care? - correct answer Hemoglobin Alc Results
1. A provider instructs a medical assistant to refer patient community resources for additional statistical information following a CABG surgery. To which of the following resources should the assistant refer the patient for this service? - correct answer American Heart Association
1. Which of the following findings should a medical assistant identify as a manifestation of anaphylaxis during an intake examination? - correct answer Urticaria (Hives)
1. medical assistant is assisting a provider to obtain a specimen for a Papanicolaou test. Which of the following actions should the assistant take? - correct answer Place the patient in the Lithotomy position
1. provider will be performing a physical examination on patient who throat. Which of the following supplies should the medical assistant prepare for the exam? - correct answer otoscope
1. medical assistant is caring for a patient who has insulin shock caused by severe hypoglycemia. The assistant should identify that which of the following medications is used to treat this condition? - correct answer Glucose
1. medical assistant is giving a patient a purified protein derivative injection. What amount of the vaccine should the assistant administer? - correct answer 0.1 ML
1. A patient re ports Which of the following should the sweating, flushed extremeties, ringing in his ears, and dizziness during his last blood draw. medical assistant recognize as the greatest risk for the patient while performing a venipuncture? - correct answer Syncope (Pass Out)
1. To which of following resources should a medical assistant refer a no ambulatory patient for information about workplace accommodations? - correct answer Americans with Disabilities Act
1. A medical assistant is performing a body fat measurement on a patient. Which of the following areas should the assistant use to obtain an accurate measurement? - correct answer Triceps
1. A medical assistant is caring for a patient who expresses a desire to donate their organs for scientific study in the event of their death. The assistant should provide the patient with information about which of the following documents? - correct answer Living Will
1. At which of the following times during a phlebotomy procedure should medical assistant label the tubes? - correct answer After disposing pf the used needle
1. Before performing CPR on an adult patient, a medical assistant should check for the patient's pulse using which of the following sites? - correct answer Carotid
1. A medical assistant is submitting an urgent referral request to the insurance company for authorization. Which of the following describes how long the authorization process will take? - correct answer Immediate approval via phone
1. A patient is considered new for billing and coding purposes if he has not seen the provider in how long? - correct answer 3 years
Contact dermatitis can result as a reaction to which of the following substances? - correct answer Latex Gloves
1. Which of the following is a legal tort that involves deception with the intent to deprive another person of his rights? - correct answer Fraud
1. Which of the following forms must a medical assistant complete prior to buying supplies? - correct answer Purchase order
1. Which of the following is a part of the chain of infection? - correct answer reservoir host
1. Which of the following terms describes a closed wound caused by blunt trauma that results in swelling ecchymosis, and pain? - correct answer Contusion
1. A medical assistant is preparing the autoclave to sterilize instruments. Which of the following items is required to properly process the instruments? - correct answer Sterilization indicators
1. Which of the following is a characteristic of buffered or enteric-coated tablets? - correct answer They are covered with a substance that reduces stomach irritation
1. A medical assistant obtains an elevated blood pressure reading from a visibly upset patient. Which of the following actions should the assistant take? - correct answer Recheck the blood pressure after a few minutes
1. A medical assistant is preparing to review the medication dosage and instructions for a patient who has just seen the provider. Which of the following parts of the progress note should the assistant review for this information? - correct answer Plan Of Care
1. When performing a venipuncture, how many inches above the site should the medical assistant place the tourniquet? - correct answer 2 inches
1. According to HIPAA, which of the following scenarios is an allowable incidental disclosure of protected health information? - correct answer A provider discusses test results with a patient who is assigned to a semiprivate room
1. A medical assistant is scheduling all patients who are having cyst removals to be seen on the first Thursday of the month. Which of the following types of scheduling is the assistant using - correct answer Wave
1. A patient's vision in his left eye is 20/50 with no errors in the Snellen chart. Which of the following is the correct interpretation of this reading? - correct answer The patient can see at 20 ft. what the average eye sees at 50 ft.
1. Which of the following actions should a medical assistant take when interviewing a patient who has anxiety? - correct answer Acknowledge the patient's anxiety
1. A medical assistant determines a patient weighs 80kg. Which of the following is the correct conversion to the patient's weight in pounds? - correct answer 176 lbs (1 lb =2.2kg)
1. Which of the following clinical situations requires a medical assistant to apply sterile gloves? - correct answer Assisting in suturing
Which of the following is the correct position for obtaining a rectal temperature - correct answer Sims Position
1. A medical assistant is reviewing the electronic health record of a patient who is scheduled for a postoperative mastectomy visit. Which of the following documents should the assistant ensure is present from the hospital prior to this visit? - correct answer Patholgy Report
1. Which of the following conditions is a cause for specimen rejection for a routine urinalysis? - correct answer Urine specimen volume 6mL
Which of the following dosage forms can be absorbed slowly to create a constant, time-released systemic effect? - correct answer Transdermal Patches
Which of the following actions is within a medical assistant's scope of practice? - correct answer Referring patients to community resources
1. The sinoatrial node is located in the wall of which of the following carciac chambers? - correct answer Right Atrium
1. A medical assistant is reinforcing teaching with a patient who is scheduled for a pulmonary function test. The assistant should include that which of the following activities will interfere with the patient's ability to properly complete the test? - correct answer Eating a heavy meal within 1 hour of the test
1. A new parent inquires about mandatory immunizations for his child. To which of the following organizations should the medical assistant refer the parent? - correct answer Centers for Disease Control
1. A medical assistant should identify osteomalacia as which of the following? - correct answer The softening of the bone due to vitamin deficiency
1. A patient is scheduled for an orthopedic consultation. The medical assistant should ensure the health record includes which of the following? - correct answer Radiology Report
Which of the following medication routes can be used for local or systemic indications? - correct answer Topical
1. A medical assistant is obtaining vital signs from a patient and notices odor on the patient's breath, accompanied by deep, gulping breaths. Which of the following conditions should the assistant suspect and notify the provider? - correct answer Hyperglycemia
A medical assistant is preparing an exam room for a patient who reports ear pain and nausea. Which of the following pieces of equipment should the assistant place in the room for the exam? - correct answer Otoscope
A patient comes is not a provider's office and reports intimate partner abuse, Which of the following actions should the medical assistant take to assist this patient? - correct answer Provide a list of relevant community organizations
1. A medical assistant should identify that which of the following tasks requires the use of gloves? - correct answer removing a cyst
1. A medical assistant is scheduling a patient for a new patient exam when should the assistant first verify insurance benefits for the patient? - correct answer when scheduling the patient
A medical assistant has assisted the provider in completing a cyst removal in-office. Before the patient is released which of the following documentation should the assistant give to the patient? - correct answer Post procedural Instructions
A medical assistant is preparing to place lower limb electrodes on a patient who has left above the knee amputation. Which of the following action should the assistant take when placing the lower limb electrodes? - correct answer Place the left electrode on the left mid-thigh, and place the right electrode in the right mid-thigh
1. Which of the following arteries is primarily used to obtain a manual blood pressure? - correct answer Brachial
Which of the following actions should a medical assistant take when performing ear irrigation for an adult patient? - correct answer Pull the pinna up and back
Which of the following terms describes the movement of a medication from its site of administration to the body system it affects? - correct answer Absorption
1. Which of the following actions should a medical assistant take when performing a capillary puncture? - correct answer Apply even pressure to the finger during the collection
1. A medical assistant is scheduling a patient for allergy skin testing next month. Which of the following information should the assistant include about the preparation for this procedure? - correct answer Stop antihistamines for 3 to 10 days before testing
Which of the following criteria are used to determine BMI? - correct answer Height & Weight
When accepting a fecal occult blood sample from a patient, a medical assistant should confirm that the patient avoided which of the following foods prior to collecting this sample? - correct answer Liver
1. A patient has recently lost their partner and refuses to acknowledge the loss. The medical assistant should identify that this reflects which of the following stages of grief? - correct answer Denial
A medical assistant is obtaining a set of blood cultures from an adult patient. Which of the following is the correct amount of mL per bottle the assistant should collect? - correct answer 8-10 mL
1. Which of the following is a step of the sanitization process? - correct answer Rinse the instrument under running water
Which of the following types of diabetes is the most common? - correct answer Type II Diabetes
What is the normal PR interval on a standard EKG tracing - correct answer 0.12 to 0.2 seconds
Which of the following areas of the body should a medical assistant use to obtain a patient's temp. using a temporal artery thermometer? - correct answer Forehead
After an Infectious agent has infected a new host, which of the following steps is next in the cycle of infection? - correct answer Means of exit
1. A provider is caring for a patient who has a bowel blockage and recommends a surgical procedure to reroute the colon. The medical assistant should identify which of the following terms describes this procedure? - correct answer Colostomy
1. Which of the following should be reported to the safety team to ensure the medical office is prepared for a fire? - correct answer One emergency exit is available
Which of the following should a medical assistant recognize as a goal of patient-centered care? - correct answer To include patients and family in team communication
1. Which of the following actions should a medical assistant take during hand washing? - correct answer Use liquid soap and friction
A medical assistant is scheduling a patient for a CT scan with contrast of the abdomen. What information should the assistant obtain from the patient before the procedure? - correct answer Patient's possible allergy to shellfish
A medical assistant is applying EKG electrodes to a patient who is sweating profusely and reports chest pain Which of the following actions should the assistant take to acquire an adequate tracing? - correct answer Ensure the skin is clean and dry
A medical assistant is speaking with a patient on the phone who has billing questions. Which of the following actions by the assistant demonstrates active listening? - correct answer Focuses solely on the conversation
To be in compliance with HIPAA, a medical assistant should ensure that which of the following statements is provided to patients? - correct answer Confidentiality Statement
An influenza vaccination was ordered by the provider and performed on the patient by the medical assistant. Which of the following information should the assistant document in the patient's chart upon completion of this procedure? - correct answer Expiration date and lot number
Which of the following digits should a medical assistant evaluate first for a capillary blood collection? - correct answer Fourth
1. Liver dysfunction primarily affects which of the following pharmacokinetic processes? - correct answer Metabolism
A medical assistant's gloved hands come in contact with a patient's blood while assisting with a procedure. Which of the following actions should the assistant take? - correct answer Replace the gloves with a clean pair
1. Which of the following actions should a medical assistant take when performing capillary puncture on a 10-month old patient? - correct answer Place a bandage on the site after holding pressure for 1 min
Which of the following information is acceptable for a medical assistant to provide to a patient in a waiting room? - correct answer Educational Material about overall health promotion
A medical assistant should take which of the following actions when removing sutures? - correct answer Clean the wound with a disinfectant
Which of the following steps should a medical assistant take in preparation for obtaining a weight measurement from a patient? - correct answer Ensure the scale is balanced
a medical assistant is obtaining pregnancy test results for a 15-year-old patient. The test is negative. To whom should the assistant provide the results? - correct answer The patient
An advantage of breastfeeding is that it enhances which of the following types of acquired immunity? - correct answer Passive Natural
Which of the following methods of organization should a medical assistant use to track inventory of clinical supplies? - correct answer Spreadsheet
A medical assistant notes the abbreviation "NS" next to several appointments from the previous day's of schedule. Which of the following is the correct description of this abbreviation? - correct answer No Show
Who is responsible for the payment for an STI test for a patient who is an emancipated minor? - correct answer The patient
A medical assistant notices that they made a mistake when documenting in the paper medical cart of a patient. Which of the following actions should the assistant take? - correct answer Draw a single line through the error
Which of the following is the current universal claim form submitted for outpatient medical billing? - correct answer CSM-1500
Which of the following actions should a medical assistant take to prepare an exam room - correct answer Stock rooms with materials required for standard precautions
A medical assistant is preparing to measure a patient's range of motion. Which of the following devices should the assistant use? - correct answer Goniometer
A provider orders an ESR to be performed on a patient and describes the test to the patient. Which of the following statements made by the patient indicates an understanding of the teaching? - correct answer This test measures the distance my RBC's have dropped
a medical assistant is performing an ear irrigation on a patient. Which of the following side effects should the assistant expect the patient to experience? - correct answer Vertigo
patient consistently shows up late to regularly scheduled office appointments. Which of the following actions should the medical assistant take? - correct answer Schedule the patient for the last appointment of the day
A medical assistant is reinforcing teaching with a patient about medication administration in the ear. Which of the following information should the assistant include? - correct answer The medication should be warmed in the hands prior to administration
Which of the following methods should a medical assistant use when weighing a patient who has balance issues? - correct answer Position a walker over the scale
A medical assistant obtains the following vital signs from an adult patient: BP 110/70mm. Hg, temp. 38.3 C(100.9F), pulse rate 106/min, and respiratory rate 22/min. Which of the following is the correct summary of these findings? - correct answer Blood pressure stable and respirations slightly increased. Patient is febrile and heart rate tachycardic
a medical assistant is transferring a pateint from his wheelchair to an exam table by herself. Which of the following actions should the assistant take? - correct answer Interlock your wrists behind the patient's back
1. A patient who has COPD requires an examination of the abdomen. In which of the following positions should the medical assistant place the patient to manage the patient's respiratory status? - correct answer Fowlers
1. A medical assistant is preparing to perform a capillary collection on a child. Which of the following factors should the assistant consider to determine whether to use the heel-stick or finger-stick method? - correct answer Childs age
1. According to the rights of medication administration, which of the following pieces of information should a medical assistant obtain form a patient before administering a medication? - correct answer Date of Birth
A medical assistant is reinforcing teaching about wearing sunscreen with a patient who has a new prescription an antibiotic. Which of the following actions should the assistant take to verify patient understanding? - correct answer Ask the patient to repeat the information back
A medical assistant is preparing to obtain a specimen from a patient for influenza testing. Which of the following sites should the assistant use when collecting the specimen? - correct answer Nasopharyngeal
A medical assistant should use which of the following solutions to clean a work surface after a blood spill? - correct answer 1:10 solution of bleach and water
Which of the following should a medical assistant recognize as a patient transition of care? - correct answer Admission to a hospital
Which of the following solutions is used in the autoclave for sterilization? - correct answer Distilled Water
Which of the following actions should a medical assistant take when sanitizing instrument using aseptic technique? - correct answer Use a metal brush to remove debris from the instruments
Which of the following cell organelles is responsible for energy production? - correct answer mitochondria
1. A medical assistant is caring for a patient who reports bilateral side pain and dysuria. The assistant should expect an order for which of the following diagnostic procedures? - correct answer UA (urine analysis)
Which of the following actions should a medical assistant take after obtaining a urine drug screen for a patient following work-related accident? - correct answer Seal the lid in the presence of the patient
A medical assistant is setting up a surgical tray for a procedure. What distance from the edges of the sterile field should the assistant consider contaminated? - correct answer 1 inch
A medical assistant is preparing to perform venipuncture on a patient who is visibly angry and states that they do not want the procedure. Which of the following responses should the assistant make? - correct answer Tell me more about your concerns
Which of the following actions should a medical assistant take to convey a friendly attitude during phone calls? - correct answer Enunciate Clearly
In which of the following positions should a medical assistant place a patient for a vaginal exam? - correct answer Lithotomy Position
A medical assistant is assisting a provider with a cervical biopsy. Which of the following information is required on the specimen label? - correct answer Site of sample
A medical assistant enters the lab where a patient is already seated. Which of the following should the assistant do first? - correct answer Identify the patient
1. A medical assistant walks into a patient's room and discovers a fire in the trash can. Which of the following pneumonic devices describes the proper procedure for use of a fire extinguisher? - correct answer P.A.S.S.
Which of the following actions should a medical assistant take to comply with chain-of-custody principles for urine drug testing? - correct answer Have the patient sign the forms and labels before specimen collection
1. A medical assistant is preparing a 3-month-old female infant for a urine collection in the office. Which of the following cleansing methods should the assistant use before applying the urine collection bag? - correct answer Wipe superior to inferior
Which of the following reference guides should a medical assistant use when finding the diagnosis code for an injury? - correct answer ICD-10
A patient who is on crutches needs to change into a gown for their annual physical. Which of the following actions should the medical assistant take? - correct answer Ask the patient if they need assistance with changing
A primary care provider determines that a patient requires care form a specialist. Which of the following actions should the medical assistant take? - correct answer Initiate the patient's referral process
Which of the following is a reason to perform and eye irrigation? - correct answer To relieve inflammation and discomfort
1. Which of the following patient populations is most commonly affected by systemic lupus erythematosus? - correct answer Females
Which of the following is used in cryosurgery - correct answer Liquid Nitrogen
Which of the following office protocols meets OSHA regulations and standards? - correct answer Employees must submit to a hep B immunization upon employment
A medical assistant is performing a capillary puncture on an infant. Which of the following micro collection tubes should the assistant collect first? - correct answer Lavender Top
1. who has a new diagnosis of hypercholesterolemia which of the following dietary recommendations should the assistant reinforce? - correct answer Reduce fat intake
For which of the following reasons should a medical assistant wear gloves when administering topical medication? - correct answer To prevent self administration
Which of the following charts would be used to test for color vision? - correct answer ishihara test
1. specimen that requires a container that contains the additive A medical assistant is preparing to draw a EDTA. Which of the following color tubes should the assistant use? - correct answer Lavender
A medical assistant is checking a patient our at the reception desk after her scheduled appointment. Which of the following documents should the assistant check to confirm when the provider would like to have the patient return to the clinic? - correct answer Check the expiration date of the solution
In the conduction system of the heart, which of the following components is stimulated after the sinoatrial node? - correct answer Arterioventricular
Which of the following methods of examination is used to observe for deformities and rashes on the patient's body? - correct answer inspection
When a medical assistant is taking a patient's blood pressure, which of the following Korotkoff sounds represents the systolic blood pressure? - correct answer Tapping
A medical assistant should identify that a chain-of-custody protocol serves which of the following purposes? - correct answer To avoid postanalytical lab errors of a specimen
A medical assistant is caring for a patient who reports a throbbing headache and a family history of migraines. The assistant should record this information in the patient's chart as which of the following? - correct answer Chief Complaint
A medical assistant schedules three patients to arrive at the same time for each hour of the day, and each patient is seen in the order they arrive. Which scheduling style is the assistant using? - correct answer Grouping
Which of the following medication routes does a medical assistant administer topically? - correct answer Transdermal
1. Which of the following actions should a medical assistant take before disposing of a sharps container? - correct answer Place the sharps container into a secondary biohazardous waste container
Which of the following information should a medical assistant document in the chart after administering an injection to a patient? - correct answer Site of administration
Ringworm belongs to which of the following disease classifications? - correct answer Fungi
A medical assistant should recognize and report to the provider that which of the following patients has an apical pulse rate outside of the expected reference range? - correct answer a 6-week old infant who has a heart rate of 80/min
. Which of the following is the route of transmission for syphilis? - correct answer sexual contact
Which of the following provides guidelines to ensure high-quality testing? - correct answer CLIA
A medical assistant is caring for a patient whose blood pressure drops to a dangerously low level. The assistant should place the patient into which of the following positions? - correct answer Trendelenburg
Which of the following instruments is used to obtain a patient's blood pressure? - correct answer Sphygmomanometer
Which of the following information is needed to complete a CMS-1500 form? - correct answer Provider's federal tax identification number
1. Which of the following lab results should a medical assistant is related to pregnancy? - correct answer HCG
Which of the following scenarios is a violation of HIPAA policy? - correct answer Discussing patient's diagnosis in a facility hallway
A medical assistant is measuring an infant client from heel to head. In which of the following positions should the assistant place the infant? - correct answer Supine
A patient reports sudden, severe abdominal pain. If the patient has acute appendicitis, which of the following quadrants will be tender upon examination - correct answer RLQ Right Lower Quadrant
1. Which of the following techniques should a medical assistant use when passing the provider a scalpel during sterile procedure? - correct answer Blade down handle first
Which of the following items is necessary for a postoperative suture removal procedure? - correct answer Thumb Dressing Forceps
1. A medical assistant is reinforcing instructions with a patient who is wearing a Holster monitor. Which of the following activities should the assistant instruct the patient to avoid? - correct answer Taking a shower
A medical assistant is working with several staff members in an ambulatory care setting. Which of the following staff members is legally responsible for overseeing the medical assistant's actions? - correct answer Office Manager
While setting up a tray for a minor procedure, the medical assistant notices a coworker reaching across the sterile field to get something. The assistant should: - correct answer Break down the tray and start over
A medical assistant is performing a pulmonary function test (PFT) using spirometry. How many maneuvers are required form the patient before the assistant can calculate the average measurements and record the results - correct answer Three
1. When administering CPR, how many compressions, at a minimum, should the medical assistant do in 1 min? - correct answer 100
While performing a routine EKG, a medical assistant notices that the patient is shivering. Which of the following artifacts should the assistant identify on the tracing? - correct answer Somatic Tremor
medical assistant should identify that which of the following is the rate of the EKG paper at normal speed ? - correct answer 25 mm per second
A medical assistant is speaking with a patient who has mild hearing loss in an exam room. Which of the following actions should the assistant take? - correct answer look directly in the patients direction
Which of the following procedures should a medical assistant identify as a surgical reconstruction? - correct answer Rhinoplasty
A medical assistant has a question about the accreditation standards for the provider's office. Which of the following resources should the assistant consult? - correct answer The Joint Commision
A medical assistant sees that a patient has signed an Advance Beneficiary Notice for a test that the patient requested. After receiving a denial of payment from the insurance company, which of the following actions should the medical assistant take? - correct answer Bill the patient
A patient reports a past incident of a heart attack during the initial patient interview. Which should the medical assistant document in the patient's health record? - correct answer Myocardial Infarction
A medical assistant is looking up diagnostic codes. Which of the following parts of the diagnostic statement should the assistant use when searching in alphabetical index? - correct answer Main Term
Which of the following techniques should a medical assistant use to provide support to the joint when applying a bandage to an ankle? - correct answer Figure 8
A medical assistant is obtaining a CBC from a patient who has hematomas (bruises) on both antecubital areas. Which of the following sites should the assistant use for the blood draw? - correct answer Hang
During a physical exam, a medical assistant might witness the provider tapping a patient's body, usually with the fingers or a small hammer, to elicit sounds or vibratory sensations. What is the name of this exam technique? - correct answer Percussion
1. A medical assistant finds several packs of paper-wrapped sterile instruments with no dates on them. The indicator tape shows that they have been autoclaved. Which of the following actions should the assistant take? - correct answer Reprocess and wrap the instruments
According to OSHA, how often should a facility review and update its exposure control plan at minimum? - correct answer Annualy
A medical assistant should apply Holter monitor electrodes to a patient in which of the following locations? - correct answer Chest
The use of an antihistamine to relieve allergies is an example of which of the following? - correct answer Palliative use
Which of the following instructions should a medical assistant give to a patient about the use of a Holter monitor equipped with an even marker? - correct answer Press the marker when symptoms begin
Which of the following instruments is used to grasp tissue during a procedure? - correct answer Curette
When performing a standard 12-lead EKG, how many electrodes should the medical assistant place on the precordial area? - correct answer 6
A medical assistant has a patient who has a PPO insurance plan. The provider would like the patient to see a cardiologist. Which of the following forms should the medical assistant use for this request? - correct answer referral [Show Less]