Among other things, HIPAA is concerned with

protecting personal health information

When a patient acquires an infection while in a medical facility, it is referred to as a:

health-care-acquired infection or nosocomial infection

The major purpose of the MSDS is

to complete all OSHA requirements

The major reason for using proper aseptic procedures is to:

protect patients and healthcare workers

The minutes of a business meeting include all of the following except

members absent and the reason for their absence

A patient who is noncompliant is one who

does not follow the doctors orders

ICD-9 and ICD-10 are coding systems used to report

medical necessity for services and procedures

What information does a hemoglobin result provide about a patient?

the oxygen carrying capacity of the blood

The reason you should aspirate before injecting a medication is to be sure

the needle is not in a blood vessel

The purpose of OSHA is

to protect all workers from occupational injury

When sorting mail, you should

place the physicians personal mail on top

What action do you take if you have a critical value result on a patient?

get the information to the physician as soon as possible

Patients should be given instructions in writing because

the human memory does not perform well under stress

What is the best description of low-density lipoprotein?

lipoprotein consisting of protein/ cholesterol, forms plaque

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1
Among other things, HIPAA is concerned with
patient advocacy
patient compliance
protecting personal health information
patient safety
2
When a patient acquires an infection while in a medical facility, it is referred to as a:
causative infection
health-care-acquired infection or nosocomial infection
pathogenic infection
bacterial infection
3
A MA's training focuses on
outpatient services
secretarial skills
hospital setting
nursing skills
4
CPT-4 include E&M codes which are used to report
anesthesia and surgeries
office procedures performed by a provider
provider services and visits
medical necessity for services and procedures
5
The major purpose of the MSDS is
to guide PPE use identifying hazardous chemicals and proced.
to provide information to clean up spills
to complete all OSHA requirements
to provide information to protect employees and patients
6
In a standard EKG, lead V3 is located
at the fifth intercostal space
at the fourth intercostal space
midway between V2 and V4
anywhere on the right side of the chest
7
The major reason for using proper aseptic procedures is to:
destroy all bacteria from surfaces
follow office policies
control the patients immune system
protect patients and healthcare workers
8
The minutes of a business meeting include all of the following except
members absent and the reason for their absence
a list of reports that were submitted
motions passed
members present
9
A patient who is noncompliant is one who
should be given instructions in writing
has a difficult time understanding the physicians directions
does not follow the doctors orders
does not pay the bill in a timely fashion
10
Which of the following is a glucose procedure that is collected 2hrs after a carb. meal?
2hr postprandial
stat glucose
GTT
POCT glucose
11
The pulse point located on the thumb side of the wrist is
carotid
radial
apical
brachial
12
The ability to repeatedly run a lab test and get the same result is called what?
acceptability
accuracy
precision
calibration
13
The first drop of capillary is removed with a gauze because why?
hemolysis
tissue thromboplastin
lipids
bacteria
14
Lipid test include all of the following, except:
Bilirubin
Triglycerides
LDL
HDL
15
The formula used to change pounds to kilograms is:
22kg=1lb
2.2lb=1kg
100lb=1kg
2.2 kg=1lb
16
ICD-9 and ICD-10 are coding systems used to report
medical necessity for services and procedures
services provided by a physician
procedures performed on the patient
services provided by a nurse practitioner
17
Some non-cellular components of plasma are:
RBC and WBC
WBC and serum
hormones and RBC
fats and hormones
18
Which medical specialist cares for people who are recovering from a stroke?
endocrinologist
internist
neurologist
emergency medicine
19
A legally required disclosure is one that
all of the above
is designed to protect the public
represents an exception to the rights of patients
is given without the consent of the patient
20
Medical ethics requires physicians to
be of good moral character
all of the above
not charge a finance fee
not accept money
21
What test is done by the Westergren method?
Sedimentation Rate
CBC
Coagulation test
Hemoglobin
22
Gathering information about a pt present health care needs and abilities in prep for a new diet
evaluation
planning
assessment
implementation
23
What information does a hemoglobin result provide about a patient?
the count of the number of cells that participate in cloting
helps to diagnose heart and liver diseases
the amount of sugar in the blood
the oxygen carrying capacity of the blood
24
Why is understanding cultural difference important?
all of the above
one should never have predetermined notions
everyone is unique and their health care needs differ
perceptions may vary among nationalities
25
The primary veins located in the antecubital fossa are basilica, cephalic, and
brachial
median cubital
median capital
median cephalic
26
Which organization developed guidelines to help people in making healthy diet decisions?
USDA
CDC
FDA
DEA
27
Which of the following tubes is used for RBC and WBC counts?
green
lavender
gray
light blue
28
Which of the following pulse sites requires a stethoscope to take the pulse?
brachial
femoral
carotid
apical
29
Which of the following items is NOT necessary for a routine patient exam?
tongue depressor
sterile gloves
percussion hammer
opthalmoscope
30
Reason a physician might order a 24 hour urine collection for a test include all of EXCEPT:
for a culture and sensitivity
to compare the 24 hour value with the serum value
diurnal variation
to aid in the diagnosis of glomerular disease
31
The type of wound caused by scraping of the outer layers of the skin is a
laceration
contusion
abrasion
incision
32
Which of the following is NOT required when taking a phone message?
name of person to who the call is directed
the callers name and phone number
time and date
the callers account number
33
What is the most effective way to break up the infection cycle?
stay at home
wash hands in clorox
use only antibacterial soap
wash your hands often
34
What position would you use to examine the back or spine?
fowlers
knee-chest
prone
supine
35
The reason you should aspirate before injecting a medication is to be sure
the needle is in the muscle
the injection is less painful
the patient receives all of the medication
the needle is not in a blood vessel
36
A physicians fee schedule is determined by using UCR's which means
universal customary regulation
resource based relative value scale
usual, reasonable, customary
untied compared resources
37
The purpose of OSHA is
to provide tax relief for all laboratories
to establish policies on total quality management
to protect all workers from occupational injury
to identify epidemiology and track public health
38
In order to accomplish sterilization, the autoclave should reach
150 F
35 C to 37 C
250 F-270 F
260 F to 270 F
39
When sorting mail, you should
place all mail in the physicians mailbox
place letters from other Dr. in the appropriate chart
place the physicians personal mail on top
dispose of any "junk mail"
40
What may laboratories provide for their employees?
retirement
education and training
health and welfare
safety and protection
41
What action do you take if you have a critical value result on a patient?
get the information to the physician as soon as possible
repeat the quality control before reporting the result
repeat the test
record the information in the patient's chart
42
What is the normal adult pulse range in beats per minute?
50 to 120
80 to 140
70 to 130
60 to 100
43
Which of the following sutures does not usually require removal from the body?
cotton
silk
nylon
catgut
44
cross contamination can be prevented by
all of the above
sterilizing and/or disinfecting instruments
washing the examination table with clorox and water
washing your hands between patients
45
Patients should be given instructions in writing because
most patients do not really care about details
most patients can not hear well
the human memory does not perform well under stress
most patients cannot read
46
Which of the following vacuum tubes provides least vacuum draw?
10ml
2ml
4.5ml
7ml
47
What is the best description of low-density lipoprotein?
the form in which carbohydrate are stored in the body
lipoprotein consisting of protein/ cholesterol, forms plaque
a complex molecule consisting of protein and fat like choles
lipoprotein of protein/cholesterol remove excess cholesterol
48
Which classification of drugs prevents or decreases clotting?
anticoagulant
antiemetic
antipyretic
antineoplastic
49
An example of a viral disease is:
measles
ringworm
candidiasis
malaria
50
A system that selects the order of patients to receive urgent care is referred to as
streamlining
triage
selection
matrixing
51
A physician who dispenses narcotic drugs, must keep narcotic records for
6 yrs
2 yrs
4 yrs
forever
52
The process used to trace the direction of the vein is called:
pumping
locating
anchoring
palpating
53
What hormone are you looking for in a pregnancy test?
Estrogen
HCG
igG
Testosterone
54
At what age should children have their first MMR vaccination?
2 to 3 months
12 months
12-15 months
birth
55
The white blood cell count is useful in determining:
platelet count
infection
coagulation factors
anemia
56
The instrument used to remove sutures is an:
suture scissors
Kelly Hemostat
Mayo scissors
operating scissors
57
Where are erythrocytes formed?
liver
bone marrow
kidney
blood
58
Which of the following is the causative agent of infectious mononucleosis?
cytomegalovirus
Epstein-Barr virus
variola major
HIV
59
The examination technique used to listen to internal body sounds is:
palpation
percussion
mensuration
auscultation
60
The main reason why a patient is seeking medical care is referred to as:
chief complaint
symptoms
assessment
observation
61
Which of the following is NOT an example of nonverbal communication?
posture
tone
facial expression
touch
62
A patient's urine is yellow-orange. Which of the following substances would be found in urine?
nitrate
glucose
bilirubin
protein
63
Which laboratory department deals with the identification of pathogens?
microbiology
immunohematology
hematology
chemistry
64
What is the max time a tourniquet can be applied without jeopardizing the quality of specimen?
3 min with difficult draw
2 times
2 min
1 min
65
Which lab department deals with disease producing eggs in specimens taken from the body?
virology
parasitology
hematology
chemistry
66
Maslows hierarchy of human needs is based on what concept?
people never really reach self-actualization
a safe environment is placed above all other needs
esteem must always come from people around us
physiologic needs are the most basic and must be met first
67
A facsimile transmittal cover page
requires postage
necessary if you are sending the fax to someone dnt know
should not be counted in total number of pages sent
should include a confidentiality statement
68
The first step performed in setting up a sterile field is
wash your hands
prepare the local anesthetic is a syringe
put on gloves
open the sterile pack
69
A sub-q injection is given using the following techniques
a 10 degree angle with 27 gauge needle
a 15 degree angle with a 21 gauge needle
a 45-degree angle with a 25 gauge needle
a 90 degree angle with a 25 gauge needle
70
The presence of sugar in the urine is called
hyperglycemia
hypoglycemia
glycosuria
glycogen
71
Exercise performed with assistance are
rang of motion exercise
active exercise
aerobic exercise
passive exercises
72
What is the best way to ensure an accurate visual acuity exam
provide adequate lighting
allow the patient to sit down if necessary
ask the patient to speak up
have patient close one eye
73
Anyone who has thoroughly been trained and can do competency for the testing proc.-can perform
complex tests
waived tests
lab tests
moderately complex tests
74
An instrument used to grasp tissue is a:
curette
probe
forceps
dialator
75
Where is a Colle's fracture located?
ankle
wrist
elbow
76
Autoclaving is the only process that destroys all forms of living organisms, including
bacteria
viruses
tuberculosis
spores
77
A patients medical record
is the property of the physician
is only to be seen on a need to know basis
all of the above
is considered a legal document
78
Anaphylactic shock involves
dysfunction of the nervous system following spinal injury
loss of blood or bodily fluids
general infection in the blood stream
general alergic reaction to a foreign substance may be fatal
79
An iron injection is administered by which of the following methods?
IV
ID
sub-q
z track
80
Following sterilization by autoclave, the items remain sterile for
21 days
it depends on item
2 weeks
30 days
81
The patient exam position used for a patient who is having difficulty breathing is:
Fowlers
lithotomy
prone
dorsal recumbant
82
Oxygen is distributed in the cells of the body by
platelets
leukocytes
plasma
erythrocytes
83
Hepatitis B and Rubella are examples of diseases caused by
fungi
yeast
viruses
bacteria
84
The white blood cell count is useful in determining
coagulation factors
anemia
platelet count
infection
85
In a physical exam, inspection refers to
determining a patients level of pain by his face
looking over the patients chart
feeling the patients internal organs
visual scanning of the patient
86
At what age should children have their first Hep B vaccine?
2 to 3 mo
12 months
birth
12-15 mo
87
The exam method used to check for conjunctivitis (pink eye) is:
palpation
inspection
percussion
auscultation
88
The most accurate to measure the length of an infant is to
make a mark on the exam table paper at babys head and feet
stand the infant up on the adult scale
use the measuring device on the back of infant scale
use a yard stick
89
An MA's scope of practice is
determined by the AAMA
not the concern of the CMA or RMA
determined by their physician/employer
the same in every state
90
When measuring a blood pressure, the MA would typically place the stethoscope over which artery
aorta
carotid
brachial
apical
91
The five phases of Korotkoff sounds may be heard through the auscultation of
the blood pressure
the heart
the carotid arteries
the pulse
92
Blood-borne pathogens
disease producing microorganisms by blood, body fluid, tissu
the presence of blood, body fluid, tissue that cause disease
human blood components and products made from human blood
blood with potentially infectious materials on soiled laundr
93
A subcutaneous injection is given using the following technique:
a 45-degree angle with a 25-gauge needle
a 90-degree angle with a 25-gauge needle
a 10-degree angle with a 27-gauge needle
a 15-degree angle with a 21-gauge needle
94
The pulse point locate behind the knee is the:
femoral
dosalis pedis
popiteal
temporal
95
The instrument used in the physical exam to determine hearing and conduction is a:
stethoscope
speculum
reflex hammer
tuning fork
96
The average adult respiration is:
12-20 per min
10-12 per min
25-30 per min
20-24 per min
97
A 54 year old male has diabetes mellitus What laboratory result is most likely to be elevated?
calcium
creatine
prothrombin
rheumatoid factor
98
Which of the following elements is NOT included in memorandum?
a complimentary close
a subject line
a heading
to and from lines
99
Best way to avoid cross contaminating patients who receive instillation of eye drop same bottle
wash your hands after instillation
wipe the tip of the dropper with a paper towel after use
have each patient bring their own eye drops
avoid touching the tip of dropper to patients eye
100
Which of the following is normal rectal temperature?
97.6 F
95.5 F
98.6 F
99.6 F

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