Which of these instructions should u give to a pt when administering an enteric-coated tablet?

“Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water.”

Which of these methods should be used to process a prescription (Rx) for Oxycodone?

Give written Rx to the pt. for them to take to the pharmacy

What should you say if a patient tells you his MD is incompetent because they aren't better?

I think that you feel that your treatment is not effective

In which of the following locations should a medical assistant place the electrode for lead V4?

The fifth intercostal space, left midclavicular line

Which action should you take if you realize you made an error in a patient's chart?

Draw a line through the error and initial it

Which of the following describes open hours scheduling?

Pt's arrive at their convenience & seen 1st come 1st serve

Which of the following steps for a finger stick should a medical assistant complete first?

Confirm the correct identity of the patient

Which method will ensure the correct dose is given when preparing a liquid medication for a pt?

Pour the medication into the cup on a flat surface

According to the RACE acronym for emergencies, which action should u take first during a fire?

Evacuate staff and patients from the immediate area

If a pt has insurance & is eligible for workers compensation which is responsible for payment?

The bill should be paid in full by worker’s compensation

When assisting with a punch biopsy of a mole, which of these tasks should u expect to perform?

Receive and prepare tissue specimens for processing

Which of the following is outside a medical assistant’s scope of practice?

Order additional laboratory test to confirm a pt’s condition

Which of the following is a reason for a claim submitted by a specialist to be denied?

The service is provided after the expiration date.

When preparing a patient for Holter monitoring, which of the following actions should you take?

Vigorously dry the pt’s skin prior to electrode placement

Which of the following statements should you include when teaching a pt. about pulse oximetry?

“Remove your nail polish before the test”

Which of the following techniques should a medical assistant use when bandaging a wound?

Wrap the wound from distal to proximal

Which of the following statements should you make when explaining venipuncture to a patient?

I’m going to draw blood from u, there will be a small stick

What step should u complete prior to performing an ear irrigation on a pt w/ cerumen impaction?

Pull the pinna of the ear up and back

When testing a patient’s visual acuity using a Snellen chart, which action should you take?

Make sure the patient does not lean forward during the test

The charges on a denied claim exceed the usual & reasonable fees, what's the next step?

Remove the charges from the pt acct. & write off the balance

Which of the following actions should you take when administering an intradermal injection?

Find the area 2-3 finger widths below the antecubital space

A patient cancels a postoperative appt. & does not reschedule. Why should you document this?

To prove the office was not negligent

Which statement by the pt. indicates an understanding of the cardiac event monitor procedure?

“I will record any symptoms I experience in the event log”

Which action should u take when measuring a patient’s oxygen saturation with a pulse oximeter?

Check capillary refill in the patient’s finger

Which of the following results of a spirometry test indicates a successful maneuver?

A fast and steady flow with no variability

Which of these actions should be taken when using the Weber test to check hearing?

Ask if he hears the vibration louder in 1 ear than the other

Which of the following items in a medical office are considered administrative office supplies?

Letterhead, envelopes, and business cards

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1
You are preparing a patient with CHF for an exam, what manifestations should you expect ?
Palpitations
Chest pain
Shortness of breath
Headaches
2
Which of these instructions should u give to a pt when administering an enteric-coated tablet?
“Crush the tablet and mix it with applesauce”
“Chew the tablet thoroughly before swallowing.”
“Dissolve the tablet in a glass of water before drinking.”
“Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water.”
3
Which of these methods should be used to process a prescription (Rx) for Oxycodone?
Fax the Rx to the pharmacy
Submit the Rx to the pharmacy electronically
Give the Rx verbally to the pharmacist by phone
Give written Rx to the pt. for them to take to the pharmacy
4
For which of these conditions should a capillary collection be done rather than a venipuncture?
Hypothyroidism
HIV-positive
Edema in the fingers
Previous thromboses
5
What should you say if a patient tells you his MD is incompetent because they aren't better?
You could take a different medication and you’ll feel better
I’m sure that the provider can help you get better
I think that you feel that your treatment is not effective
That isn’t fair, our office treats many pt's successfully
6
Which of these methods would you use to notify a provider of a claim denial from insurance?
Remittance advice
Eligibility for insurance
CMS-1500 claim form
Coordination of benefits
7
Where on the patient’s body would you expect to find a healing fracture of the distal femur?
Just below the shoulder
Just above the elbow
Just above the knee
Just below the hip
8
In which of the following locations should a medical assistant place the electrode for lead V4?
The left midaxillary line, lateral to V5
The fifth intercostal space, left midclavicular line
The anterior axillary line, lateral to V6
The fourth intercostal space, left sternal border
9
Which action should you take if you realize you made an error in a patient's chart?
Draw a line through the error and initial it
Leave the error in the medical record
Erase the entry in the medical record
Use correction fluid to correct the entry
10
Which of these EKG artifacts is caused by a disconnected electrode? (tracing goes into margin)
Somatic tremor
Wandering baseline
AC interference
Interrupted baseline
11
Which of these items included on the CMS-1500 claim form indicates necessity of a procedure?
Place of service
Charges
Diagnosis code
Modifier
12
Which of the following viruses causes a cold sore on the lip?
Rhabdovirus
Influenza A
Epstein-Barr
Herpes simplex type 1
13
Which abbreviation is used on a prescription to indicate that it should be take before meals?
ac
pc
prn
hs
14
Which of the following describes open hours scheduling?
Each pt arrives at a specific time w/ time reserved for them
Pt's arrive at their convenience & seen 1st come 1st serve
3 pt's are scheduled for the same time & seen as they arrive
Pt's who have the same disorders are seen on the same day
15
Which of the following steps for a finger stick should a medical assistant complete first?
Cleanse the site with an antiseptic wipe
Select the appropriate part of the 3rd or 4th finger
Confirm the correct identity of the patient
Position the lancet across the lines of the fingertip
16
Which method will ensure the correct dose is given when preparing a liquid medication for a pt?
Add more than needed to account for some sticking to the cup
Pour the medication into the container’s lid
Measure the dose at the top of the meniscus in the cup
Pour the medication into the cup on a flat surface
17
According to the RACE acronym for emergencies, which action should u take first during a fire?
Close the doors and windows
Use the office fire extinguisher
Turn off the oxygen in the adjacent examination rooms
Evacuate staff and patients from the immediate area
18
What ancillary service would u expect a disabled pt. w/ a lesion on the arm to be referred to?
Rehabilitation services
Diagnostic services
Hospice care
Home health care
19
If a pt has insurance & is eligible for workers compensation which is responsible for payment?
The bill should be paid in full by the patientd.
The bill should be paid in full by worker’s compensation
Part should be paid by insurance & part by worker’s comp
The bill should be paid in full by the patient’s insurance
20
Term you use to document multiple solid elevations less than 0.5 cm in diameter on the skin?
Papules
Macules
Pustules
Vesicles
21
When assisting with a punch biopsy of a mole, which of these tasks should u expect to perform?
Retract the edges of the biopsy site
Swab fluids from the biopsy site
Place sutures at the incision site
Receive and prepare tissue specimens for processing
22
Which location should u place the thermometer to take a temperature via the tympanic membrane?
In the ear
Under the tongue
On the forehead
Under the arm
23
Your patient is 5’7” tall. Which of the following is the patient’s height in centimeters?
145 cm
114 cm
170 cm
26 cm
24
Which of the following is outside a medical assistant’s scope of practice?
Provide directions to a pt. about preparation for a test
Perform clinical duties under the supervision of a provider
Order additional laboratory test to confirm a pt’s condition
Reinforce instructions about medications and special diets
25
Which of the following laboratory results should the medical assistant recognize is abnormal?
Sodium 138 mEq/L
Red blood cell count 5.2/mm³
Platelets 350/mm³
Potassium 3 mEq/L
26
Which of the following is a reason for a claim submitted by a specialist to be denied?
The patient previously submitted & received a self-referral
The provider NPI number isn't included in the authorization
The service is provided after the expiration date.
The approved visits are listed in the wrong section
27
In which way should you record the date when writing a letter to a consulting provider?
January 1, 2020
1st of January 2020
January 1st, 2020
01/01/2020
28
When preparing a patient for Holter monitoring, which of the following actions should you take?
Apply the electrodes while the pt. is in a standing position
Wash pt’s skin w/ soap & water prior to electrode placement.
Ensure tension is on the lead wires after they are in place
Vigorously dry the pt’s skin prior to electrode placement
29
Which of the following statements should you include when teaching a pt. about pulse oximetry?
“Remove your nail polish before the test”
“Clip the probe onto your second toe”
“Cold hands improve the test’s accuracy”
“This test will measure your pulmonary capacity”
30
Which resource would u give a hurricane victim for info, support,& links to community services?
National Council on Aging
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
American Red Cross
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
31
Cardiac pt's are scheduled Mon/Wed, Cancer pt's on Tues/Thurs. What type of scheduling is this?
Stream scheduling
Modified-wave scheduling
Wave scheduling
Cluster scheduling
32
In which position should you place a patient for a rectal examination?
Supine
Tendelenburg
Lithotomy
Sim's
33
Which action should you take when using a butterfly needle to draw blood from a patient’s hand?
Activate the safety device before removing the needle
Hold the needle by its wings
Insert the needle into the skin at a 45-degree angle
Release the tourniquet after 2 minutes
34
Which of the following techniques should a medical assistant use when bandaging a wound?
Extend the wound dressing 3-5 inches beyond the bandage
Moisten and apply ointment before bandaging
Bandage fingers and toes to prevent further injury
Wrap the wound from distal to proximal
35
Which anthropometric measurement is performed to monitor an infant patient for microcephaly?
Chest circumference
Weight
Length
Head circumference
36
Which of the following statements should you make when explaining venipuncture to a patient?
I’m going to draw blood from u, there will be a small stick
I’m going to draw blood. I’m sure you aren’t going to faint
I’ll be puncturing your vein, hopefully you won’t feel it
I’m here to draw blood for a test. It won’t hurt at all
37
What step should u complete prior to performing an ear irrigation on a pt w/ cerumen impaction?
Cool the irrigation solution to 15.6 ° C (60 degrees F)
Insert a cotton-tipped applicator into the ear canal
Place the patient in the prone position
Pull the pinna of the ear up and back
38
When testing a patient’s visual acuity using a Snellen chart, which action should you take?
Have the patient close both of their eyes
Ask them to read the smallest line first & then the largest
Make sure the patient does not lean forward during the test
Position the patient 40 feet from the chart
39
When should you read the diastolic pressure as you listen with a stethoscope ?
When the sound disappears
When repetitive sounds begin
When the sounds change from swishing to sharp
When the sounds change from strong to muffledd
40
The charges on a denied claim exceed the usual & reasonable fees, what's the next step?
Request payment from the pt. at their next visit
Wait until overpayment is received and reflects of the acct.
Leave the unpaid balance on the record
Remove the charges from the pt acct. & write off the balance
41
Which of the following actions should you take when administering an intradermal injection?
Inject solution rapidly w/ the needle at a 30-degree angle
Insert the needle with the bevel pointed down
Pinch the skin between the thumb and forefinger
Find the area 2-3 finger widths below the antecubital space
42
Which of the following groups of EKG leads are bipolar?
Leads V4, V5, and V6
Leads I, II, and III
Leads aVR, aVL, and aVF
Leads V1, V2, and V3
43
A patient cancels a postoperative appt. & does not reschedule. Why should you document this?
To demonstrate confidentiality
To prove the office was not negligent
To deny future appointments
To explain the loss of revenue
44
Which statement by the pt. indicates an understanding of the cardiac event monitor procedure?
“I will discontinue my usual exercise routine.”
“I will record any symptoms I experience in the event log”
“I will return the monitor after wearing it for 24 hours”
“I will avoid removing the electrodes”
45
Which action should u take when measuring a patient’s oxygen saturation with a pulse oximeter?
Wash the site with soap and warm water
Check capillary refill in the patient’s finger
Instruct the pt. to take deep breaths while the sensor is on
Report a reading of 97% to the provider
46
Which of the following results of a spirometry test indicates a successful maneuver?
Light coughing during the test
A slow progressive start
A fast and steady flow with no variability
An exhalation of 3 seconds
47
Which of the following should you say first to a patient arriving late for an appointment?
What is your best telephone #, we couldn't reach you today.
Hello. Welcome to our office.
Please complete these forms and return them to the desk.
Have a seat. We will be with you shortly.
48
Which of these actions should be taken when using the Weber test to check hearing?
Position a vibrating tuning fork over the mastoid process
Invert the vibrating tuning fork while they still hear sound
Ask if he hears the vibration louder in 1 ear than the other
Instruct pt. to raise his hand when he no longer hears sound
49
Which form do you need if you get a cut from the lid of a sharps container while replacing it?
Quality control log
Advance Beneficiary Notice
CMS-1500 claim form
OSHA Form 301
50
Which of the following items in a medical office are considered administrative office supplies?
Examination table paper, stethoscopes, and otoscopes
File cabinets, storage bins, and shelves for records
Letterhead, envelopes, and business cards
Computers, telephones, and chairs
51
Which of the following routes of administration you use when performing a tuberculin skin test?
Intradermal
Intramuscular
Subcutaneous
Intravenous
52
Which method is used to remove ALL living micro-organisms from a contaminated instrument?
Sterilization
Ultrasonic
Sanitization
Disinfection
53
Which of the following is a medical assistant’s role in pulmonary function testing (PFT)?
a. Check the pt’s vital signs to ensure stability
Instruct the pt. in the use of the inhaler used in testing
Administer the proper medication prior to the test
Coach the patient through the test
54
When telling a pt. how to do a clean-catch urine specimen, which of these should be included?
Press the specimen cup against the perineum
Urinate a small amount into toilet before collecting sample
Clean the perineal area from back to front with 3 wipes
Place the lid of the specimen cup face down on the counter
55
Which of these actions should you take when faxing a prescription to the pharmacy?
Request that the MD verify the prescription after faxing
Shred the confirmation page to ensure the pt’s privacy
Send the prescription without a cover page
Call pharmacy to confirm receipt of the faxed prescription
56
A pt. gets a bill for services she did not receive. What do you do to reconcile these charges?
Instruct them to pay for the services to avoid collections
Ask the provider to write off the charges on the account
Determine if the patient has a previous balance
Review encounter forms & see if another pt got the services
57
Which technique is used to increase circulation at the site during a capillary collection?
Squeeze the patient's finger
Apply a tourniquet above the patient's wrist
Hold the patient's hand above his heart
Warm the patient's hand
58
Which of these indicates understanding of self-administration of insulin injections by the pt.?
I will hold the needle at a 15° angle for the injection
I will roll the bottle between my hands before drawing it up
I will blow on the site to make sure the alcohol dries
I will consistently use the same site for my injections
59
Which is correct if a patient asks you the difference between a liniment & a medicated lotion?
“Liniments are used to control itching”
“Liniments have a higher portion of oil”
“Medicated lotions are used to protect dried & cracked skin”
“Medicated lotions treat disorders in the muscles & bones”
60
The primary code in the CPT coding system consists of how many digits?
2
5
4
7
61
You should follow chain of custody guidelines for which types of laboratory results?
Blood cultures
Lead levels
Parentage testing
Digoxin levels
62
Which of these is your responsibility when acting as a signature witness on a consent form?
Ensure the patient understands the procedure
Recommend alternative treatment to the patient
Validate the patient's signature
Evaluate if the patient is competent
63
Which of the following would be considered a dissecting instrument?
Probes
Thumb forceps
Retractors
Scissors
64
Which of these actions should you take to ensure an accurate adult blood pressure reading?
Put the stethoscopes diaphragm over the pt's palpated artery
Instruct the patient to sit with his legs crossed.
Position the pt’s cuffed arm above the level of his heart
Apply the cuff to the patient’s arm with the weaker pulse
65
Per OSHA guidelines, which of these would require you to wear a mask, gloves, and face shield?
Providing a patient with cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Assisting a provider with the removal of a cyst
Measuring a patient’s blood pressure
Applying medicated nose drops as indicated by a provider
66
What is most likely to occur in this pt. if they become pale & diaphoretic during venipuncture?
Shock
Nausea
Syncope
Seizure
67
Which laboratory results indicate a need to schedule an extension of the current office visit?
BUN 10 mg/dL
Potassium 4.3 mEq/L
Fasting blood glucose 168 mg/dL
Hematocrit 42.2 %
68
Which item should be in the sterile field when setting up a tray for the suturing of a wound?
Skin retractor
Scalpel
Hemostat
Bandages
69
Which of these factors can interfere with PAP smear testing?
Douching 1 week prior to the test
Using an over-the-counter vaginal cream prior to the test
Engaging in intercourse 48 hours prior to the test
Taking prescribed oral birth control pills
70
Which medical record documentation template is organized by the entity that supplied the data?
SOAP format
Problem-oriented
Source-oriented
CHEDDAR format
71
Pinworms are which of the following types of microorganism?
Bacteria
Helminths
Protozoa
Fungi
72
What is the first step in the process of cleaning the instruments used in a minor surgery ?
Disinfection
Sanitization
Autoclave
Chemical sterilization
73
Which technique should you use to address a pt’s reluctance to tell you their medical problem?
Ask the pt. why they don't trust you with the information
Use a reflective statement to recognize their concerns
Give examples of pt's with similar concerns & reassure them
Tell the patient he has nothing to worry about
74
Which health care providers are able to make a diagnosis and initiate treatment of a patient?
Pharmacist
Registered nurse
Physician Assistant
Respiratory therapist
75
Which of these should you identify as the purpose of a Category II code in procedural coding?
Tracks provider performance measures
Identifies preventative measures
Works as a temporary code
Indicates special circumstances
76
Prior to a patient’s follow-up visit, which of the following should you report to the provider?
A change in the patient’s insurance policy
Recent laboratory results
Anthropometric measurement
The date of an upcoming mammogram appointment
77
What will a pt pay for a $200 procedure if they have a $20 copay and a 90/10 coinsurance?
$40
$20
$50
$30
78
Healthy perfusion of the hands & feet depends on good interaction between which 2 body systems?
Circulatory and Respiratory
Integumentary and Lymphatic
Muscular and Digestive
Endocrine and Skeletal
79
The MD places an open sharps container in the linen hamper by mistake. What action do you take?
Question the doctor
Prepare a report for OSHA
Disinfect the contents of the linen hamper with bleach
Dispose of the linen hamper’s contents as a biohazard
80
Which instructions should be included when educating a patient about a transdermal patch?
Select a different application location for each new patch
Apply lotion to your skin before applying the patch
Do not shower with the patch on
Remove the old patch 1 hour before applying a new patch
81
Which action will confirm the patient’s identity when preparing to perform a venipuncture?
Ask the patient to state their full name and date of birth
Ask the patient to verify their examination room number
Ask the patient to state their age and address
Ask the patient for their provider’s name
82
What should you do to verify the quality of venipuncture supplies prior to a blood draw?
Verify that the adapter is the correct color
Inspect the integrity of the needle’s seal
Determine that the tourniquet is the proper size
Check the vacuum of the tube
83
When sterilizing hemostats before an invasive procedure, which technique should you use?
Gas
Chemical
Autoclave
Dry heat
84
Which of the following laboratory values should you immediately report to the pt's provider?
Hematocrit 42%
Hemoglobin 15 g/dL
Potassium 4.1 mEq/L
Blood glucose 500 mg/dL
85
You drop a sterile instrument, allow the MD to use it & pt gets an infection. Choose the tort.
Negligence
Battery
Defamation
Abandonment
86
Which of these should you use to document a prescription for magnesium sulfate in the chart?
MgS04
Magnesium sulfate
Magnesium
MS
87
Which of these actions should you take when cleaning an exam room after assisting w/ a biopsy?
Dispose of the sharps container once it is completely full
Break off the tops of any unused ampules/discard the liquid
Hold sharps by the blunt end to avoid a needlestick injury
Place the caps back on the needles
88
When administering eye ointment to a patient, which of these actions should be taken?
Apply ointment from the outer canthus to the inner canthus
Have the patient keep her eye open after application
Hold the ointment tube parallel to and above the pt’s eye
Apply a thin ribbon of ointment along the conjunctival sac
89
Which policy is primary if covered by both parents, 1 w/ a birthday in May & the other August?
The policy that the adolescent chooses
The policy written in which the adolescent is the dependent
The policy that was written first
The policy of the parent who has the earliest birth month
90
Informed consent is required for a procedure, what should occur before the pt signs the form?
The MA should explain the procedure to the patient
Provider should review the patient’s insurance coverage
Provider should review alternative procedures with the pt.
The MA should describe the risks of the procedure to the pt.
91
Using the palpatory method to take blood pressure, what tells you how high to inflate the cuff?
30 mm Hg above the reappearance of the radial pulse
30 mm Hg above the radial pulse cessation
30 mm Hg above the reappearance of the brachial pulse
30 mm Hg above the brachial pulse cessation
92
What should you tell your neighbor about your other neighbors medical treatment if they ask?
"I can't share any information about what happens at my job"
"She broke a couple of bones, but she'll be fine"
"We will see her every week or so during her recovery"
"It was nothing serious. You'll see her soon enough."
93
When assisting an obese pt. with an insulin injection, what is the correct angle for this?
90 ˚
25 ˚
15 ˚
30 ˚
94
The Varicella virus is transferred through which of the following modes of transmission?
Bloodborne
Foodborne
Airborne
Vector-borne
95
If you receive a chemical splash in your eyes, which of these actions should you take first?
Complete an incident report
Check the material safety data sheet
Call emergency services
Flush the eyes with tepid water
96
Which actions should you take when obtaining the length of an infant during a well-child visit?
Wrap the infant in a blanket for warmth
Position the infant on his back
Keep the infant’s knees flexed
Remove the infant’s diaper
97
Which of the following should be done to ensure safety & accuracy when using the centrifuge?
Place metal cups at the bottom of carrier cups
Use an odd number of tubes in the centrifuge
Cap the tubes to avoid emission of aerosols
Open the centrifuge as it begins to slow in speed
98
An alert saying there is a medication interaction appears when entering an Rx. What do you do?
Call the pharmacist & get info about alternative medications
Notify the pt. of possible interactions with the medication
Consult with the provider before continuing
Override the alert and enter the prescription
99
When scheduling diagnostic tests for a pt’s liver & pancreas, which systems are being assessed?
Respiratory
Cardiovascular
Digestive
Integumentary
100
Which of the following techniques should be used for the routine cleaning of EKG cables?
Soaking
Disinfection
Sterilization
Sanitization
101
Which of these cell structures is the source of energy for a cell?
Golgi apparatus
Ribosomes
Mitochondria
Endoplasmic reticulum
102
How should you classify dressings and bandages for inventory purposes?
As clinical equipment
As office equipment
As office supplies
As clinical supplies
103
Which position is appropriate for a pelvic examination?
Lithotomy
Supine
High-Fowler's
Prone
104
Which actions adhere to chain of custody when collecting a urine specimen for a drug screen?
Record the specimen’s temperature 8 minutes after collection
Ensure the specimen has a volume of 20 mL
Ask the provider to supervise the collection & shipment
Send specimen to the laboratory the same day it's collected
105
Which of these solutions should you use to prepare a pt’s skin before drawing blood cultures?
Benzoin tincture
Isopropyl alcohol
Hydrogen peroxide
Chlorhexidine
106
Which of these actions should you take when measuring the circumference of an infant's head?
Position the infant prone on the examination table
Place the 0 mark of the measuring tape against the forehead
Place the measuring tape so it covers the infant’s ears
Mark the measuring tape & record after the visit
107
Which of these actions should you take when administering an intramuscular immunization?
Select the patient’s forearm as the site of injection
Hold the needle and syringe at a 45-degree angle to the skin
Cleanse the site with povidone-iodine solution
Cleanse site in a circular motion from the center outward
108
Which technique is used to confirm the patient's understanding of insulin administration?
Provide the patient with written instructions
Offer the patient a website to visit for directions
Repeat the instructions to the patient
Observe the patient as they perform self-demonstration
109
Which action should be taken first when preparing a community resource library?
Make a spreadsheet with the contract information of services
Collect feedback from pts about experiences w/ the resources
Compile a list of local community agencies
Update the community resource information
110
Which of the following routes for taking a patient’s temperature is the most accurate?
Axillary
Rectal
Oral
Temporal
111
_____ should be used when composing business correspondence using the simplified letter style.
A subject line in all capital letters
A complimentary closing
Indented paragraphs in the body of the letter
Center aligned dateline and salutation
112
At which angle should you insert the needle to administer an intramuscular injection?
25 ˚angle
15˚ angle
90 ˚angle
45 ˚angle
113
Pediculosis is which of the following types of infection?
Helminthic
Fungal
Parasitic
Bacterial
114
Which of the following blood pressure readings would be considered primary hypertension?
135/80
110/80
150/95
120/85
115
When measuring a patient’s respiratory rate, which action will ensure an accurate reading?
Instruct the pt to breathe normally while counting breaths
Instruct the pt to take deep breaths while taking his pulse
Count respirations while he thinks his pulse is being taken
Count the respirations for 15 seconds and multiply by 2
116
What exam level would be used to code a visit that includes diagnosis only, no treatment?
Comprehensive examination
Expanded problem-focused
Detailed examination
Problem-focused examination
117
How many grams of charcoal should you prepare for a pt who weighs 176 lb? (Charcoal 1g/kg)
352 g
387 g
76 g
79 g
118
Which cell structures help the body mobilize and secrete mucus from the respiratory tract?
Ribosomes
Cilia
Centrioles
Mitochondria
119
Which of these actions should be taken when administering a subcutaneous injection?
Massage the site after removing the needle
Inject the medication slowly
Insert the needle at a 30-degree angle
Spread the skin taut over the injection site
120
Which site would you select for electrode placement if the pt. has a lower leg amputation?
Abdomen
Elbows
Knees
Lower arms
121
Which action should you take when discussing a new medication that was prescribed w/ a patient?
Tell the patient to modify the dose as necessary
Reinforce teaching about the frequency of administration
Instruct the pt. to stop taking it when the symptoms resolve
Tell the patient to disregard new adverse effects
122
Which actions should you take when collecting a health history from a patient w/ hearing loss?
Keep your hands still to avoid distracting the patient
Speak with a raised pitch when clarifying information
Remain within the patients view to allow lip-reading
Use longer sentences to keep the patient’s attention
123
When should the code on glucose cuvettes be compared to the code on the glucometer?
Before a patient is tested
At the beginning of the shift
Following the error code
After a new package of cuvettes is opened
124
Besides gloves, which of these pieces of PPE should you wear when examining a pt with scabies?
Gown
N95 Respirator
Mask
Goggles
125
Which response should you make to a pt. who calls about their test results and seems anxious ?
I'm afraid it's bad news. I would get a 2nd opinion.
Don't worry about it until we say you have something.
I know you're concerned we will call as soon as they come in
You don't really want me to give you the results, do you?
126
Where should a medical assistant place the electrode for lead V5?
On the left midaxillary line, horizontal to V4
On the left anterior axillary line, horizontal to V4
On the right margin of the sternum, fourth intercostal space
On the left midclavicular line, fifth intercostal space
127
What software allows u to sort, retrieve, &combine info for a report of pt's w/ like family hx?
Word processor
Accounting and billing
Database management
Appointment scheduling
128
Which of these should you use to remove ointment from the jar prior to applying it on a pt.?
A gloved finger
A tongue blade
A syringe
A cotton ball
129
What is the most appropriate site to collect a routine CBC from a 10-month old infant?
Median antecubital vein
Cephalic vein
Third finger on left hand
Left heel
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Which of these cardiac procedures are within your scope of practice to perform?
Cardiac Doppler
Holter monitor application
Angiogram
Nuclear stress test

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