Which are factors in determining if a minor is emancipated? (Choose the three that apply)
Member of armed forces.
Married.
17 years of age.
Self
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Salary of $100.00 per week
Member of armed forces.
Married.
Self supporting.
The medical assistant works for an oral surgeon and monitors vital signs of the patient as the surgeon and dental assistant care for the patient. Protective face masks are worn by all three healthcare providers. How often should a face mask be changed ?
1.Only when it is visibly contaminated.
2. Approximately every hour.
3.At the end of the day.
4. With each patient.
4. with each patient
Which is termed the silent sexually transmitted disease (STD)?
Syphilis.
Herpes.
Chlamydia
Gonorrhea
Chlamydia
In what order are people evacuated from the facility in an emergency situation?
1. Individuals with disabilities.
2. Individuals on oxygen.
3. Children.
4. Individuals closest to the danger.
4. Individuals closest to the danger
Which circumstances are suitable for alcohol based hand sanitization? (Select all that apply.)
Glove removal, after a routine physical.
After cleaning the exam room, following the enema.
When the hands are visibly soiled or contaminated.
Between patients, with no visible soiling.
Glove removal, following an enema.
Only-----Between patients, with no visible soiling
Which behaviors would be considered as high risk for potential health problems, when disclosed in a patient history interview? (Select the two that apply.)
Unprotected heterosexual activity.
Nonmonogamous bisexual activity.
AIDS counseling.
International travel.
Migrant field work.
Unprotected heterosexual activity and Nonmonogamous bisexual activity
What is the name for bacteria that are rod shaped and occur in pairs or chains?
Spirilla.
Cocci.
Diplococci.
Bacilli.
Bacilli
What mechanism is used to check the precision and accuracy of automated lab equipment used in the medical office laboratory?
Calibration.
Accuracy proof.
Accuracy control.
Analyzer.
Calibration
There are three main factors used to develop the relative value units (RVU). Two of these factors are the physician' work and the physicians overhead or expenses. What is the third factor?
Experience.
Education.
Malpractice.
Time.
Malpractice
What should the medical assistant (MA) do in order to correctly identify the patient? (Select the two that apply.)
State the patients date of birth and verify the date.
Ask the patient to state their date of birth.
State the patients name and verify the identity.
Ask the patient to state their full name.
Ask the patient the name of the next of kin
Ask the patient to state their date of birth
Ask the patient to state their full name
What type of noise is present, when the receiver's own thoughts, prejudices and opinions interfere with the communication process?
Internal noise.
External noise.
Literal noise.
Physiologic noise.
Internal Noise
During a general physical examination a patient mentions that he has had a few minor episodes of dizziness during the past month when asked directly by the physician, Do you ever feel faint or dizzy? Under what heading will the physician document these symptoms?
Review of systems.
Social history.
History of the present illness.
Chief complaint
Review of systems
Which is classified as a high-level disinfectant?
Synthetic phenol.
Alcohol.
Glutaraldehyde.
Sodium hypochlorite.
Glutaraldehyde
What is the minimum score to pass the Certified Medical Assistant Examination administered by the American Association of Medical Assistants, (AAMA)?
525.
550.
425.
700.
425
What is the phase in the cardiac cycle in which the ventricles contract, sending blood out of the heart and into the aorta and pulmonary arteries?
Systolic pressure.
Diastole.
Systole.
Diastolic pressure
Systole
Which is another name for triglycerides?
Very low density lipoprotein (VLDL).
Low density lipoprotein (LDL).
High density lipoprotein (HDL).
Total cholesterol (TC).
Very low density lipoprotein (VLDL)
What type of fracture is spontaneous and usually caused by disease?
Comminuted.
Simple.
Compound.
Pathologic.
Pathologic
Which diagnosis is associated with a symptom of disorganized bone mineralization, characterized by parts of bone being demineralized, while other parts may be heavily mineralized?
Paget's disease.
Osteoporosis.
Osteosarcoma.
Marfan syndrome
Paget's disease
Paget's disease is associated ________________________________
with disorganized bone mineralization.
Which function best describes bookkeeping?
Creating financial transactions.
Summarizing financial transactions.
Recording financial transactions.
Classifying financial transactions
Recording financial transactions
Explaining the detailsregarding informed consent with the patientis the responsibility ofwhat medical professional?
Registered nurse.
Medical assistant.
Administrative assistant.
Medical doctor.
Medical doctor
A medical assistant (MA) tells two patients who call the office, the physician will need to authorize their medication refills. The MA promises to return the calls after lunch. A busy afternoon prevents the MA from returning the calls. Before leaving for the day the MA leaves a note to call the patients the next morning. How should the MA have handled this situation?
Called the patients back before leaving the office.
Made no promise to the patients to return their calls that day.
Reported the situation to the office manager before leaving the office.
Asked the physician to call the patients back
Called the patients back before leaving the office.
What are automated case abstracting software programs used for in hospitals?
To schedule patient appointments.
To collect data for statistical analysis.
To register patients for encounters.
To create accounting aging reports.
To collect data for statistical analysis
What financial report is also known as a profit and loss statement?
Statement of income and expense.
Cash flow statement.
Accounts receivable trial balance.
Balance sheet.
Statement of income and expense
Which word means "referring to the origin of cancer?"
Carcinogenic.
Pathogenic.
Iatrogenic.
Leukocytogenic.
Carcinogenic
Which term describes why a medical assistant looks for opportunities to help others in the medical office?
Persona.
Initiative.
Demeanor.
Credibility.
Initiative
Pernicious anemia is associated with a deficiency of B 12. What secretion by the parietal cells allows for the absorption of B 12?
Hydrochloric acid.
Pepsinogen.
Gastrin.
Intrinsic factor.
Intrinsic factor
Intrinsic factor is secreted by ____________________ cells in the stomach and is responsible for B12 absorption.
parietal
Anemia may be caused from several different causes, one being a deficiency of _______________.
Vitamin B12
What describes the basis for payment in a prospective payment system such as the one used for Medicare inpatient hospital charges?
Each service rendered at a rate that is lower than the usual fee.
Predetermined factors for each service period, not the specific services provided.
Services rendered based on the usual and customary fee. Incorrect
A fixed amount per person for each individual to whom services are provided.
Predetermined factors for each service period, not the specific services provided.
Under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act (CLIA), who can perform provider performed microscopy (PPM) tests? (Select all that apply)
Physician.
Anyone with a baccalaureate degree in chemistry.
Nurse midwife.
Physician's assistant.
An on the job trained medical assistant
Physician.
Nurse midwife.
Physician's assistant.
A patient with Medicaid insurance is billed for a new patient visit and an X-ray, after seeing a provider who accepts assignment for Medicaid claims. The total charges for the visit are $320.00. Medicaid only paid $260.00 of the bill. What is the patient's financial responsibility?
None of the bill.
10% of the total Medicaid did not cover.
$30.00.
$60.00
None of the bill
Which actions adhere to the ethical standards of the American Medical Association (AMA)? (Select all that apply)
Conduct research for development of new medications using scientific standards. Incorrect
Treat minor conditions of family members including spouse and children.
Move the location of the office to a town that is several miles away.
Provide lethal injections in a state where capital punishment is legal.
Report a colleague who performs an operation while intoxicated.
Treat minor conditions of family members including spouse and children.
Move the location of the office to a town that is several miles away.
Report a colleague who performs an operation while intoxicated.
Which disorder occurs after a patient is a part of, or witnesses some terrifying, horrible, or violent physical or emotional event?
Obsessive-compulsive.
Depression.
Post-traumatic stress.
Schizophrenia.
Post-traumatic stress
What is the acceptable cholesterol level for an adult over twenty years of age?
Less than 200.
Less than 350.
Less than 250.
Less than 300.
less than 200
What is the main purpose for wearing a mask in the clinic?
Protect the mucous membranes of the nose and mouth of the MA.
Keep the MA from inhaling aerosolized particles or oral fluids.
Protect patients from disease agents the MA may have.
Keep medical assistants (MA) from being sprayed with potentially infectious disease agents.
Protect the mucous membranes of the nose and mouth of the MA.
What symptom is a tiny hemorrhage between layers of the dermis?
Cyanosis.
Ecchymosis.
Petechia.
Erythema.
Petechia.
Which is the term for farsightedness?
Presbyopia.
Myopia.
Astigmatism.
Hyperopia.
Hyperopia.
Which are the smallest of all pathogenic microorganisms that cause disease?
Fungi.
Bacteria.
Protozoa.
Viruses
Viruses
What type of check can the medical assistant accept from the patient if it is already endorsed, and then signed again if front of the person taking the check?
Certified.
Personal.
Traveler's.
Cashier's
Traveler's.
Whatscenario is in compliance with the mandatory reporting laws?
Reporting a patient requested positive drug test result to the patient's employer without receiving consent.
Refraining from reporting a suspicion of abuse to the police because there is no evidence to back it up.
Reporting a positive result for HIV despite refusal of consent from the patient.
Refraining from reporting an injury received in a domestic violence case because the injured party is not pressing charges.
Reporting a positive result for HIV despite refusal of consent from the patient.
What action should the medical assistant take if a caller requesting to speak to the doctor refuses to give identification?
Ask the caller to come to the office to personally speak to the physician.
Ask the caller to write a letter to the doctor marking it as personal.
Tell the caller that the doctor is busy at the moment and to try calling back in a little while.
Tell the caller that you will have to disconnect the call due to lack of cooperation.
Ask the caller to write a letter to the doctor marking it as personal.
Which behaviors would be considered as high risk for potential health problems, when disclosed in a patient history interview? (Select the two that apply.)
Migrant field work.
AIDS counseling.
Nonmonogamous bisexual activity.
Unprotected heterosexual activity.
International travel
Nonmonogamous bisexual activity.
Unprotected heterosexual activity.
Which action could compromise confidentiality when sending a fax?
Removing faxed pages promptly from the machine.
Notifying the recipient that a fax with medical information is being sent.
Faxing the medical information as quickly as possible.
Using a proper cover sheet when sending the fax
Faxing the medical information as quickly as possible.
The physician requests an absorbable suture to repair a full-thickness puncture wound just below the right patella. Which type of suture is best suited for this procedure?
Prolene polypropylene.
Softsilk.
Chromic surgical gut.
Ethilon nylon
Chromic surgical gut.
How many thoracic vertebrae will the medical assistant see when looking at a radiograph of a patient's spine?
7.
5.
4.
12.
12
Which scheduling tactic is characterized by having two patients come in at the beginning of each hour and the others are scheduled every 10 to 20 minutes?
Appointment time pattern.
Wave scheduling.
Double booking.
Modified wave scheduling.
Modified wave scheduling.
Mumps is characterized by the swelling of which gland?
Parotid.
Thyroid.
Submandibular.
Thymus.
Parotid.
Which symptom is present in patients who have hyperthyroid disorders?
Decreased mental alertness.
Weight gain.
Lethargy.
Weight loss.
Weight loss.
A 60-year-old patient is drowsy, difficult to arouse, and does not respond to requests. The patient takes metformin (Glucophage) for Type II diabetes. What is the first step for the medical assistant?
Obtain permission to test her blood glucose.
Give 15 grams of glucose in tablet form.
Get a physician to the patient.
Obtain a glucometer reading.
Get a physician to the patient.
Group A streptococcus pyogens will produce complete hemolysis of erythrocytes when cultured on a blood agar plate. What is the classification of this hemolytic reaction?
Non-hemolytic.
Gamma-hemolysis.
Alpha-hemolysis.
Beta-hemolysis.
Beta-hemolysis.
What is an example of data that would be included in the past medical history section of a patients history interview?
The patient has been experiencing a feeling of fluttering in the chest with a rapid heartbeat.
The patient's father and sister have a history of coronary artery disease.
The patient has been a bus driver for ten years.
The patient has been taking atenolol for high blood pressure for two years.
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