the medical assistant is caring for a child who has varicella zoster virus. The assistant should recognize
that varicella is transferred through which of
... [Show More] the following modes of transmission? - Ans-airborne
Where do cardiac electrical impulses originate in the heart? - Ans-impulses are initiated in the Sino atrial
node and are then conducted to the atrioventricular node.
According to the regulation of controlled substances, which of the following is true of the schedule 1
drug? - Ans-They have been deemed to have high potential for abuse, are unavailable for prescription
refills, are not available OTC,and are not accepted for medical use. possession of these drugs are illegal.
A medical assistant is collecting a health history from an older adult patient who exhibits moderate
hearing loss. Which of the following actions should the assistant take? - Ans-remain within the patients
view to allow lip reading.
A medical assistant is coding an office visit during which the medical provider reviewed the systems
related to the patients chief complaint but did not discuss the patients family or social history. Which of
the following procedure codes should the assistant use for the visit? - Ans-An Expanded problem based
history includes a patients chief complain but not a family history or social history.
A medical assistant is preparing a patient who has anemia for an examination by the provider. Which of
the following manifestations should the assistant expect to find? - Ans-The assistant should recognize
that irregular heartbeat, dizziness, fatigue, and pale skin are manifestations of anemia.
The patients Bill of rights protects individuals from which of the following? - Ans-Protects patients from
being denied fair treatment or participation in research studies due to criteria such as age.
A provider has requested a dissecting instrument on a sterile tray that a medical assistant is preparing.
Which of the following instruments should the assistant include on the tray? - Ans-Scissors are
considered cutting and dissecting instruments.
Which of the following techniques should a medical assistant use for a routine cleaning of an EKG table?
- Ans-The proper technique to use when cleaning EKG tables is disinfection. Disinfection is effective on
surfaces that come into contact with microorganisms and will not damage EKG tables.
Which of the following additives should be used when performing a CBC? - Ans-EDTA is the proper
additive for hematology studies.
Which of the following dressings should a medical assistant use on a partial thickness burn? - Ans-The
assistant should use a non adherent dressing. this type of dressing allows the wound to be exposed to
the air and heal.
A medical assistant is caring for a patient who has recently received a terminal diagnosis and is crying.
Which of the following actions should the assistant take. - Ans-Allow the patient too cry the patient
should be permitted to express their emotions.
Which of the following positions is appropriate for a pelvic exam? - Ans-Lithotomy
Which of the following documents indicates how a patients medical records will be used and disclosed
by a medical office? - Ans-An NPP details how a patients medical records will be used and disclosed by a
medical office.
A medical assistant is reinforcing instructions with a patient on how to take a buccal tablet. Which of the
following instructions should the assistant give the patient? - Ans-Place the tablet between your gums
and cheek.
Which of the following cell structures is instrumental in helping the body mobilize and secrete mucus
from the respiratory tract? - Ans-Cilia are hairlike projections found in the lungs that are capable of
movement and are instrumental in helping with mobilizing and secreting mucus from the respiratory
tract.
Which of the following routes of admission should a medical assistant use when performing a tuberculin
skin test? - Ans-The medical assistant should use the intradermal route. [Show Less]