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1
A patient receives a referral to an oncologist. Which of the following types of office visit is this considered?
Surgical visit
Consultation-office
Inpatient visit
Established patient
2
Which of the following techniques should a medical assistant use for the routine cleaning of EKG cables?
Disinfection
Sanitization
Sterilization
Soaking
3
MA is performing venipuncture. Which of these tubes should the MA draw after the lavender tube?
Gray
Red
Light blue
Green
4
MA is performing an ear irrigation for an adult patient. Which of the following actions should the assistant take?
Ask the patient to turn their head to the unaffected ear.
Open the ear canal by pulling the pinna upward and backward.
Aim the cold fluid toward the bottom of the ear canal.
Open the ear canal by pulling the pinna downward and backward.
5
EKG tracing has an upward and downward movement of the waveform, which type of artifact is indicated?
Somatic tremor
AC interference
Wandering baseline
Interrupted baseline
6
MA is measuring a pt's oxygen saturation with pulse oximeter. Which of these actions should the MA take?
Check capillary refill in the patient's finger.
Instruct the pt to take several deep breaths while the sensor is in place.
Wash the site with soap and warm water.
Report a reading of 97% to the provider.
7
MA gets a prescription to give an IM injection to a pt. Which of these angles should the MA use to give the injection?
45°
15°
90°
10°
8
Pt is bleeding heavily. Pt tells MA they can't accept blood transfusions. MA should
Inform the patient a transfusion is mandatory for their treatment.
Obtain a specimen for blood type cross and match.
Document the statement in the patient's medical record.
Have the patient sign an Against Medical Advice (AMA) form.
9
Which of the following is the purpose of monthly financial reconciliation?
To ensure all insurance claims are filed in a timely manner
To ensure the practice does not get audited by the IRS
Ensure the financial records of the practice match the bank statement
To ensure patients are paying the medical practice in a timely manner
10
Fracture of the distal femur would be located where?
Just below the hip
Just below the shoulder
Just above the elbow
Just above the knee
11
Which of the following waste items should a medical assistant discard in a red biohazardous waste bag?
Linens soiled with bodily fluids
Broken ampules
Syringe and needle used for venipuncture
Used suture removal kit
12
Which of the following actions should a MA take when obtaining the length of an infant during a well-child visit?
Keep the infant's knees flexed.
Remove the infant's diaper.
Wrap the infant in a blanket for warmth.
Position the infant on their back.
13
Which of the following procedures should a medical assistant perform on a soiled hemostat prior to autoclaving?
Sanitization
Disinfection
Antiseptic procedure
Sterilization
14
Which of the following instruments would be considered a dissecting instrument?
Scissors
Probes
Thumb forceps
Retractors
15
Forward, rounded curvature of the thoracic spine.
Scoliosis
Kyphosis
Lordosis
Subluxation
16
A medical assistant is drawing five blood collection tubes. When should the assistant release the tourniquet?
Within 1 min of application
Between 2 and 3 min after application
After a flash of blood is visible in the hub of the first tube
After removing the needle
17
Which of the following conditions involves an overload of iron in the body?
Hemochromatosis
Histoplasmosis
Hemolysis
Homeostasis
18
MA is preparing to calculate a pt's heart rate from an EKG tracing. Which of these methods should the MA use for this?
Count the number of small boxes in two cardiac cycles.
Count the number of large boxes between the P and T waves.
Divide 1,500 by the number of small boxes between two R waves.
Calculate the mean rate and divide 1,500 by that rate.
19
Which of the following articles is allowed by the professional dress code for a medical assistant?
Watch
Jeans
Necklace
Hoop earrings
20
According to CDC, which of these is the minimum length of time recommended for using medical aseptic handwashing?
Washing for at least 45 seconds
Washing for at least 60 seconds
Washing for at least 20 seconds
Washing for at least 30 seconds
21
Which of the following spatial (personal space) considerations should the MA make when checking in a patient?
4 to 12 feet
12 or more feet
0 to 18 inches
18 inches to 4 feet
22
Which of the following examinations assesses a patient's color perception and aids in detecting color blindness?
Ishihara test
Anthropomorphic measurements
Distance visual acuity
Audiometric testing
23
MA is reviewing tx options with a pt who has Graves' disease. Which of these treatments should the MA expect pt to have?
Dietary supplementation
Radiation to the thyroid gland
Growth hormone supplementation
Corticosteroid therapy
24
MA is collecting a 24-hour urine specimen. Which of these should the MA document during a 24-hour urine collection?
Volume
Ketones
Temperature
pH level
25
MA is writing orders for outpatient lap. appendectomy. For this
procedure
, which of the sets of codes would the MA use?
ICD-10-CM
HCPCS
CPT
ICD-10-PCS
26
Which of the following preventative screening tests is recommended for a patient who is 45 years old?
Dilated eye exam
Colorectal cancer
Lung cancer screening
Electrocardiogram
27
MA is assisting pt from a wheelchair to an exam table. Which of the following devices should the MA use to keep pt safe?
Cane
Crutches
Gait belt
Walker
28
A medical assistant should complete documentation in a patient's medical record at which of the following times?
Prior to a procedure
Immediately following a procedure
During a procedure
After completing all procedures for the day
29
Which of the following should occur after exposure to chemicals in the eyes?
Flush the eyes for 1 min.
Flush the eyes for 15 min.
Flush the eyes for 3 min.
Flush the eyes for 5 min.
30
Which of the following strategies demonstrates empathy when an MA is interacting with a patient who is upset?
Interacting near the patient
Limiting the amount of information disclosed to the patient
Using closed-ended questions
Exhibiting active listening skills
31
MA is preparing a pt with anemia for an exam by the provider. Which of these manifestations should the MA expect to see?
Irregular heartbeat
Cloudy vision
Abdominal pain
Itchy skin
32
During an emergency, the MA should know that which type of shock involves excessive loss of blood or other body fluids?
Cardiogenic shock
Hypovolemic shock
Neurogenic shock
Anaphylactic shock
33
MA is checking a patient's hearing using the Rinne test. Which of the following actions should the assistant take?
Position the vibrating tuning fork on the top of the patient's head.
Place headphones over the patient's ears and adjust for comfort.
Invert vibrating tuning fork & put it 5 cm (2 in) in front of ear canal.
Ask the patient to raise their hand when they no longer hear any sound.
34
Which of the following asepsis techniques should an MA use to ensure work surfaces are free of infectious diseases?
Ionizing radiation
Sanitization
Disinfection
Alcohol-based hand sanitizer
35
Which of the following health care plans will provide care for indigent pts who meet specific eligibility requirements?
Medicaid
Tricare
Workers' compensation
CHAMPVA
36
What could make urine greenish-yellow?
Infection
Dehydration
Blood loss
Bile duct obstruction
