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1
Name this position
Sim's
Dorsal recumbent
Sideway
Jackknife
2
A Medical Assistant obtains a pulse rate of 105/min. What info has to be entered into the Pt's health record
Palpitations
Bradycardia
Arrythmia
Tachycardia
3
When caring for a Pt with insulin shock. The MA should identify which of the following medication is used.
insulin
Sodium Chloride
glucose
Potassium Chloride
4
Each small box on EKG paper represents how many second?
0.04 seconds
0.2 seconds
0.06 - 0.12 seconds
1 second
5
What would be considered an acceptable response from the PT to confirm they are in basal state?
I haven't taken any medication in the last 10 hours
I haven't consume any food in the last 12 hours
I haven't urinated for 4 hours
I haven't slept in the last 8 hours
6
The combining form cholecyst/o means
intestine
colon
gall bladder
spleen
7
While preparing a tray, An MA observes a colleague crossing over the sterile field. The appropriate action to take is
Clean the instruments
Wait for the provider to notice and take action
Break down the tray and start over
It's acceptable,ignore the incident
8
If a Pt has PPO insurance plan & wants to see a cardiologist,What forms should a MA use to make this request
Referral
Authorization
Precertification
Veification of Eligibility
9
What solution should a Medical Assistant use for surgical skin preparation?
Sodium Hypochlorite
70% isopropyl alcohol
Povidone iodine
Chlorhexidine gluconate
10
Appropriate steps to take when transferring PT from wheelchair to examination table w/out assistance?
Have Pt grip the MA's waist for support
Communicate w/ Pt throughout the transfer
Use proper body mechanics & bend knees While lifting the Pt
Remove the PT's shoes to prevent tripping
11
What is classification of drugs used to lower body temperature
Antipruritics
Antihistamines
Anticuagulants
Antipyretics
12
Each patient is booked for a specific amount of time
single-booking
modified wave
double-booking
wave
13
Which of the following should a MA provide info. about a PT expressing a desire to donate their organs when they pass
ORgan donation card or registration
Durable power of Attorney
notice of privacy practices
Living Will
14
In which of the following organelles is most of the DNA found?
Mitochondria
Cytoplasm
Cell membrane
Nucleus
15
What is Leukocytes
cerum
Platelets
White blood cells
Plasma
16
An MA is assisting a provider with a Cervical biopsy. what information is required on the specimen label?
Patient's name
Site of the sample
Date of the procedure
providers name
17
The patient chart belongs to who?
medical practice
person who prepared it
patient’s insurance company
patient
18
refers to having specified time periods automatically blocked out
boot
matrix
audit trail
cluster
19
At which of the following times during a Phlebotomy procedure should a MA label the tubes
When patient leaves the Lab
After disposing the use needle
Before cleaning the area
prior to inverting each tube
20
Which of the following statement made by the Pt indicates an understanding of the ESR test?
This test measure if the distance of my RBC's have dropped
This test monitor the effectiveness of treatment for bleeding disorders
This test measures the level of inflammation in my body
This test measures the fluctuation of serum protein
21
What legal document that designates someone to make medical decisions for a Pt if they are unable to?
Durable power of attorney
Medical record release
Living will
Legal guardianship document
22
What diseases are associated w/ complications such as poor wound healing, amputation, blindness,& kidney failure
Hyperthyrodism
Hypertension
Diabetes Mellitus
Hypotension
23
What Examination position is this
Fowler's
Jackknife
Sim's
Kraske
24
Each large box on EKG paper represents how many seconds?
1 1/2 seconds
5 seconds
0.2 seconds
3 seconds
25
Scheduling patients for specific types of visits or procedures at specific times
single-booking
streaming
clustering
walk in/open hours
26
When searching an alphabetical index for diagnosing codes,which part of the diagnostic statement should a MA use?
code number
subterm
Main Term
Abbreviations
27
Pertaining to the first part of the small intestine
chyle
Colon
Duodenum
appendix
28
A Pt with partial thickness burn & scar tissue on R-arm & full cast on the L-arm. Where should a MA perform Venipuncture
right median cubital vein
Right Dorsal vein
Left great Saphenous vein
right femoral vein
29
Which of the following planes divides the body into superior and inferior portions?
sagital
transverse
lateral
coronal
30
Name this Examination position
Lithotomy
Semi Fowler's
Trendelenburg
Kneechest
31
what is Erythrocytes?
white blood cells
plasma
Red blood cells
bone marrow
32
Which should be reported to the safety team to ensure the Medical Office is equipped to handle a fire emergency
condition of fire extinguishers
An emergency exit available
presence of smoke detector
adequate fire alrm system
33
Which of the following methods of billing sends bills to Pt on regular basis throughout the month?
Weekly billing
Cycle billing
Monthly billing
Daily Billing
34
Which techniques for measuring a PT's temp. increases the chance of coming into contact w/ bloodborne pathogens
Tympanic
Oral
Rectal
Sublingual
35
The act of providing the Pt w/ necessary info regarding the method,risk, & potential outcomes of a procedure is known as
right to know
confidentiality
informed concent
tort
36
An MA is caring for a PT with TB. Which of the following transmission routes should the MA take precautions against?
Waterborne
Foodborne
Skin Contact
Airborne
37
You just placed a Holter monitor on a PT. what information you should include in PT's instruction about the monitor?
The monitor detects usage of underwire bra
The monito records sleep pattern
The monitor records menstrual cycle
The monitor records daily calorie intake
38
How would a MA correctly document the administration of 2 drops of ear medication to the Pt's left ear at 3:00 pm
1500 ii left ear
1500 ii gtt left ear
0300 ii mcg left ear
0300 ii gr left ear
39
What techniques is used to identify malfunctions and skin irritation on Pt body?
Auscultation
Palpatation
Inspection
Observation
40
Which method of scheduling is designed to keep a continuous flow of patients coming through the office
wave
clustering
streaming
walk in/open hours
41
What informatiojn should a Medical Assistant gather for a Pt with a managed care plan who requires surgery?
Gatekeeper Approval
Fee for service
Explaination of benefits
Prior Authorization
42
condition in which there is lack of oxygen due to decrease of blood supply
bluish condition
ischemia
hypotention
hypertention
43
if a child patient is diagnosed with pediculosis, how would you translate pediculosis to the child's parent
head lice
hair loss
ear infection
dandruff
44
According to Osha,how frequently must a facility review and update it's exposure control plan?
as needed
Monthly
Every 3 years
Anually
45
What type of passive-aggressive behavior the MA displaying when the pretend tobe busy rather than speak to a co-worker
Distraction
Avoidance
Denial
reflection
46
Which filing system provides the
most
patient privacy
alphabetical
geographic
subject
numerical
47
In Ekg tracing, How many small boxes does a normal QRS complex measures
two small boxes
five small boxes
1 1/2 to 3 big boxes
1 1/2 - 3 small boxes
48
What instructions should the MA give a patient prior to a scheduled pulmonary function test?
Refrain from using bronchodilators
undergo a nebulizer treatment 3 hours before the test begins
stop smoking for 48 hours prior to the test
wear tight fitting clothing
49
What is the minimum distance from the edge of the sterile field that should be considered as contaminated?
1/2 inch
3/4 inch
1/4 inch
1 inch
50
Name this position
Trendelenberg
Prone
Sims
Shock
51
Which of the following procedures are necessary to use gloves according to the MA's protocol?
Handling contaminated medical waste
Draining a cyst
Taking blood pressure
Administering medication through an inhaler
52
Which of the following forms should a MA give to PT when Medicare might not cover services or items?
CMS-1500
Encounter form
Advance Beneficiary Notice (ABN)
Medicare secondary payer form
53
What are the correct instructions for PT using Holter monitor w/ an event marker?
Instruct the PT to activate the event marker When symptoms starts
Instruct the PT to activate the event marker when their routine begins
Instruct PT to activate the event marker when they stand up
Instruct the PT to activate the event marker before they start monitoring
54
What are the steps that a MA should take in the process of conducting ear irrigation for an Adult Patient
Gently insert the barrel of the syringe inside the ear canal
Carefully pull the pinna up and back while performing the irrigation
Position the Pt in prone position
Ensure that the solution is warmed to a temp. of 16.67 *C
55
When concidering a site for an intramuscular injection for an infant,which of the following would be appropiate?
Vastus lateralis
Deltoid
Vastus medialis
Triceps
56
What stage in the cycle of infection occurs after an infectious agent has successfully entered the host?
means of entry
susceptible host
mode of transmission
Means of exit
57
When providing instructtion for Medication administration in the ear to the PT. what should a MA include in the teaching
The medication will take 5 to 10 min tobe absorbed into the blood stream
The medication should be warmed in the hands prior to administration
The medication is ussually administered in ointment form
The importance of monitoring for adverse effects
58
A MA is measuring the Blood Pressure of an adult Pt. which of the following readings should the MA notify the provider?
98/68 mm Hg
104/45 mm Hg
120/80 mm Hg
100/60 mm Hg
59
what Examination position is this
Sim's
Lithotomy
Trendelenburg
Prone
60
Same appointment time is given to two or more patients
double-booking
single-booking
wave
streaming
61
A Pt w/a throbbing headache & a family hystory of migrane is being treated. You should record this info in Pt's chart as
Chief complaint
Assesment
Social Hystory
Objective
62
A Medical Assistant should recognize which of the following can result from stress due to financial trouble
Anxiety
Substance abuse
Sleep disorder
Depression
63
When providing Pt education regarding new medication, which of the following results should an MA anticipate?
Decrease rate of follow-up appointments
Increased Patient satisfaction
charting Accuracy
Patient compliance
64
When passing a scalpel to the provider, which of the following methods should a Medical Assistant use?
Hold the scalpel with a handle,with the blade facing downwards
Blade down and handle first
Hold a scalpel with a towel,with blade facing upwards
Hold the scalpel using forceps with the blade facing upwards
65
What is Thrombocytes
red blood cells
Platelets
plasma
white blood cells
66
Which of the following terms refers to a microorganism's capability of thriving w/o the presence of oxygen
acid fast
Aerobic
Anaerobic
apportunistic
67
The word root enter/o refers to the
liver
intestine
enter
heart
68
To whom should the MA provide the negative pregnancy test result for a 15yo patient
Patient's legal guardian
primary care provider or gynecologist
Medicaid Office
The patrient
69
Which of the following is
not
considered a letter style
modified block letter with indented paragraphs
full block letter
partial block letter
modified block letter
70
In PT's with liver dysfunction, which of the following is primarily affected
Absorption
cell membrane support
Metabolism
protein binding
71
Name this position
Fowler's
Horizontal recumbent
Semi fowler's
Supine
72
Appointments are scheduled for a particular amount of time based on patients’ need
single-booking
double-booking
walk in/open hours
streaming
73
What steps should a MA take before the provider begins cast application on Pt
place the stockinet in warm water
Observe the condition of the skin
wet the entire roll of fiberglass tape
clean the area w/ anticeptic solution
74
What steps should the MA take when assisting with obtain specimen for a Pappanicolaou test?
properly dispose of the specimen in a bihazard bag
Place the patient in the lithotomy position
Clean the speculum with cool, sterile water before inserting it vaginally
position the light source outside of the vagina for illumination
75
Which of the following actions should an MA identify as a Pt transition of care
Hospital Admission
initial visit with primary care physician
Discharge from rehab facility
post operative schedule
76
Name this position
Modified trendelenburg
Trendelenburg
Semi Fowler's
Fowler's
77
Which of the following Pt's apical pulse rate falls outside the normal range that should be reported to the Dr.
a 6yo child with a heart rate of 80/min
A 60yo PT w/ a heart rate of 80/min
a 6 week old infant with a heart rate of 80 beats per min
a 16yo Pt with a heart rate of 80/min
78
What should a MA consider when determining whether to use the heel-stick or finger-stick method for capillary on a child
Ease of access
Pain tolerance
Parent's reference
child's age
79
What is Hyperemesis mean?
Excessive vomiting
inflammation of the illium
vomit
irritable bowel syndrome
80
Name this Position
Kraske
Fowler's
Sim's
Semi Fowler's
81
Which of the following should the MA do first if PT's blood stain's the Assistant's uniform?
Notify the PT and supervisor of the situation
Finish the procedure
Take appropriate steps to decontaminate the affected area
Dispose of the contaminated uniform
82
what Instrument should an MA use when determining a Patient's Range of motion
Goniometer
A stethoscope
A reflex hammer
Sphygmomanometer
83
What is the name of the examination technique where a provider taps a Pt's body w/ fingers or a small hammer during exam
Resonance
Percussion
Auscultation
palpation
84
If a Pt chooses not to have life-sustaining treatment, which of the following should the MA document in the Pt chart?
Do-not-resuscitate (DNR) prescription
Against Medical advice (AMA) form
Living will
Organ donation card
85
when MA obtains prior authorization for services for patient from the insurance, what will be provided as confirmation?
Indemnity Schedule
Authorization number
Relative Value scale
A letter of confirmation
86
Proper Procedure for MA to follow when performing ear irrigation?
Before use, make sure the irrigation solution is warm
Insert The irrigation tip directly into the ear canal
Send the solution for culture testing in the lab
Place cotton ball in the ear & leave it for 15-20 minutes
87
A Pt scheduled for 6mo follow-up for diabetes. Which info should the MA include in medical record for comprehensive care
HEmoglobin A1C results
Medication Changes
EKG test results
PT/INR (Prothrombin Time/International Normalised Ratio) results
88
When performing a capillary puncture on a 10 month old PT, what's the first step should an MA take?
While the procedure is being done,Have the Parent hold the child
After Applying pressure to the are for 1 min, wrap it in a bandage
Direct, firm pressure should apply to the punctured area
Prior to puncture,Warm the site for at least ten minutes
89
In the event of splash exposure to the eyes from a Pt's body fluid, how long should a MA flush their eyes?
10 minutes
15 minutes
20 seconds
3minutes
90
A PT frequently arrives late for appointment at the DR.'s office. what whould the MA do?
The PT should be shcedule for the final appointment of the day
Schedule the PT with different provider
Refer the PT to the emergency department
Speak to the PT and discuss the issue
91
Name this position
Dorsal recumbent
Horizontal recumbent
Lithotomy
Prone
92
laparotomy
surgical incision into the abdomen
pertaining to below the stomach
inflammation of the pancreas
hernia
93
Name this position
Dorsal Recumbent
Sim's
Fowler's
Horizontal Recumbent
94
What is Hepatoma
surgical removal of the liver
pertaining to below the stomach
inflammation of the liver
Liver tumor
95
When typing a business letter, the sender’s name is entered ____ space(s) below the closing
three
one
b. four
two
96
When scheduling PT's who's having cyst removal 2be seen on 1st day of the month. what type of scheduling is the MA use?
Wave Scheduling
Cluster Scheduling
Grouping
Block Scheduling
