A medical assistant this testing a patient's visual activity using a Snellen chart. Which of the following actions should the assistant take? - ANSWER
... [Show More] Make sure the patient does not lean forward during the test
During a routine venipuncture, The patient becomes Pale and diaphoretic. What condition is most likely to occur in this patient? - ANSWER Syncope
Which of the following cell structure is the source of energy for a cell? - ANSWER Mitochondria
A patient calls the clinic to cancel a postoperative appointment and states that she will reschedule at a later date. For which of the following reasons should the medical assistant document this information on the patient's chart? - ANSWER To prove that the office was not negligent
When completing documentation in the patients paper medical record, a medical assistant realizes she made an error. Which of the following actions should the assistant take? - ANSWER Draw a line through the error and initial it
Which of the following items included on the CMS - 1500 claim form should a medical assistant recognize as indicating the medical necessity of a procedure? - ANSWER Diagnosis code
Which of the following techniques should a medical assistant use to confirm a patient understanding of insulin administration? - ANSWER Observe the patient as she performs a self demonstration
A medical assistant is preparing a community resource library. Which of the following actions should the assistant take first? - ANSWER Compile a list of local community agencies
A medical assistant is disposing of a syringe and the needle she used to inject a seasonal flu vaccine. Which of the following actions should the assistant take? - ANSWER Drop the syringe, needle first into the biohazardous sharps container
A medical assistant is preparing a patient who has psoriasis to be examined by the provider. When inspecting the patient's skin lesions, the assistant should expect to observe which of the following characteristics? - ANSWER Silvery, scaly
A medical assistant receives a denial of payment for a patients cholecystectomy. The reasons stated is "non-covered service."If the procedure was deemed emergent by the provider. Which of the following actions should the assistant take? - ANSWER Instruct patient to contact the insurer about the denial of payment
Which of the following actions should a medical assistant take to verify the quality of venipuncture supplies before beginning a blood draw? - ANSWER Inspect the integrity of the needles seal
Which of the following instructions should a medical assistant give a patient when administrating an enteric- coated tablet? - ANSWER Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water
A medical assistant is collecting a health history from an older adult patient who exhibits moderate hearing loss. Which of the following actions should be assistant take? - ANSWER Remain within the patient view to allow a lip reading
A medical assistant is assisting with a physical examination of the patient who has scabies. Besides gloves, which of the following pieces of personal protective equipment should the medical assistant wear? - ANSWER Gown [Show Less]