Which of the following instructions should a MA provide to a pt. regarding transdermal patch use and care?

"Make sure to rotate the patch's placement to avoid skin irritation"

Which should be discarded in a red biohazard waste bag?

linens soiled with bodily fluids

When managing safe handling & storage of vaccines, which of the following actions should the MA take?

Place a thermometer in both the fridge and freezer

A MA is preparing a 837P/CMS-1500 claim form. Which component identifies the provider who provided the service?

National provider identifier (NPI)

A pt. refuses a blood transfusion d/t religious beliefs. What should the MA do?

Document the statement in the pt's medical record

Which of the following is the purpose of monthly financial reconciliation?

To ensure financial records match information provided on bank statement

A pt's best friend is making decisions regarding the medical care of the pt, who's comatose. The friend is acting as:

Durable power of attorney for health care (POA)

Spots are noticed on instruments as the MA is unloading the autoclave. This should be recognized as a result of:

Mineral deposits from tap water

A MA should assist an adult pt. into which of the following positions when obtaining the pt's height?

Standing with their back to the scale

A MA is measuring a p's oxygen saturation w/ a pulse oximeter. Which of the following actions should the assistant take?

Instruct pt. to take several deep breaths while the sensor is in place

For which of the following should a MA place a specimen in a biohazard specimen bag when transporting to an outside lab?

The biohazard bag prevents a potential exposure incident

In which of the following situations is a MA required to wear sterile gloves?

Passing instruments to a provider during a cyst removal

Upon entering a pt's room for a routine blood draw, a MA notices a clergy member w/ the pt. What should the MA do?

Return after drawing other pt's

Which is a part of the simplified letter style?

Sender's name is in all capital letters

After a minor surgery, which finding should a MA instruct the pt. to recognize as an expected part of recovery process?

Slight discomfort at surgery site

A MA is preparing to use a glucometer to measure a pt's blood glucose level. Which of the following actions is correct?

Obtain the blood sample after inserting the test strip into the glucometer

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1
Which of the following instructions should a MA provide to a pt. regarding transdermal patch use and care?
"Keep all used patches for inspection at your next appointment."
"Apply each new patch at a different time during the day."
"Make sure to rotate the patch's placement to avoid skin irritation"
"Only sponge baths are allowed while wearing the patch"
2
Which should be discarded in a red biohazard waste bag?
syringe and needle used for venipuncture
used suture removal kit
linens soiled with bodily fluids
broken ampules
3
A MA is preparing to clean & remove debris from instruments used in a minor surgery. How should the MA complete this?
Disinfection
Steam sterilization
Sanitization
Chemical sterilization
4
When managing safe handling & storage of vaccines, which of the following actions should the MA take?
Store commonly accessed vacines in the door shelves
Store food and drinks in the vaccine refridgerator on a separate shelf
Update the health dept's vaccine management policies on an annual basis
Place a thermometer in both the fridge and freezer
5
A MA is preparing a 837P/CMS-1500 claim form. Which component identifies the provider who provided the service?
National provider identifier (NPI)
Service facility location information
Employer identification number (EIN)
Patient's account #
6
Which of the following is the preferred site when performing venipuncture on children younger than the age of 2?
Medial vein
Basilic vein
Dorsal hand vein
Cephalic vein
7
Which of the following routes for taking a patient's temperature is the most accurate?
Temporal
Axillary
Rectal
Oral
8
A pt. refuses a blood transfusion d/t religious beliefs. What should the MA do?
Have the pt. sign an AMA (Against Medical Advice) Form
Inform the pt. a trusfusion is mandatory for their treatment
Document the statement in the pt's medical record
Obtain a specimen for a blood type cross and match
9
The following type of allergy testing involves applying a allergen to the skin to help detect delayed allergic reactions
Intradermal testing
Patch testing
Radioallergosorbent testing
Percutaneous testing
10
Which of the following is the purpose of monthly financial reconciliation?
To ensure all insurance claims are filled in a timely manner
To ensure financial records match information provided on bank statement
To ensure the practice does not get audited by the IRS
To ensure pt's are paying the medical practice in a timely manner
11
An upset pt. states "The hosp. & insurance co. are just trying to get money. I eat well & exercise.. I can't have cancer
Suppression
Displacement
Rationalization
Repression
12
Which of the following situations involves a hematocrit value outside of the expected reference range?
28 yr old female pt. hct 39%
46 yr old female pt. hct 32%
44 yr old male pt. hct 46%
29 yr old male pt. hct 50%
13
When a MA is assisting a pt. from their wheelchair to the exam table, what assistive device should be used?
Crutches
Cane
Gait belt
Walker
14
A MA is preparing a pt. for an examination of their back & hip. Which position should the patient be placed in?
Prone
Fowler's
Lithotomy
Supine
15
What section of the chart would a MA look for any previous surgeries the pt. has had?
Past medical history
History of present illness
Demographic information
Chief complaint
16
Which of the following is the lay term that can be used in the place of the medical term "verrucae"?
Wart
Lice
Hives
Scabies
17
Which provides informed tx & encourages pts to take an active role in their healthcare, resulting in better compliance?
Continuity of care
Population health
Community resources
Patient education
18
A pt. weighs 78 kg. What does the pt. weigh in pounds?
171.6 lbs
179.6 lbs
149.6 lbs
191.6 lbs
19
In which of the following sections of a SOAP note should a MA document a pt's social history?
Subjective
Assessment
Objective
Plan
20
A MA can provide pt. care coordination and community resources through which of the following roles?
Physician assistant
Medical technologist
Patient navigator
Occupational therapist
21
Which refers to when the internal environment functions properly and all the organs are performing appropriately?
Mitosis
Phagocytosis
Homeostasis
Necrosis
22
Which of the following is important when a MA is verbally communicating with a patient?
MA should be passive
MA should communicate aggresively
MA should speak loudly
MA should be concise and clear
23
Which of the following preventative screenings are matched correctly with the age at which they should 1st be completed?
PSA test; 50 yr old
Colonoscopy; 45 years old
Pap test; 18 yr old
Mammography; 50 yr old
24
A pt. who is terminally ill-is crying uncontrollably, refusing to eat & to see family. What stage of grief is the pt.in?
Denial
Anger
Depression
Acceptance
25
A dr. requests a dissection instrument on a sterile tray. Which instrument should the MA put on tray?
Probes
Retractors
Scissors
Thumb forceps
26
A pt's best friend is making decisions regarding the medical care of the pt, who's comatose. The friend is acting as:
Advance medical directive
Legal guardian
Durable power of attorney for health care (POA)
Financial power of attorney
27
Spots are noticed on instruments as the MA is unloading the autoclave. This should be recognized as a result of:
Mineral deposits from tap water
Improper cleaning of the chamber
Clogged chamber drain
Exposure to hard chemicals
28
A MA receives a RX to administer an IM injection to a pt. Which angle/degree is proper administration technique?
90 degree
15 degree
10 degree
45 degree
29
Which of the following diseases should a MA recognize as mandatory in reporting to the state?
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
Gestational diabetes
Tuberculosis
Influenza
30
A MA should assist an adult pt. into which of the following positions when obtaining the pt's height?
Lying down on the exam table
Standing with their back to the scale
Sitting laterally to the scale
Standing facing the scale
31
The duodenum is located within which of the following quadrants?
LLQ
RUQ
RLQ
LUQ
32
A provider has ordered hematology testing for a pt. Which of the following tube colors should the MA use?
Light blue
Red
Lavender
Gold
33
Which of the following methods is the best way to measure the amount of body fat on a patient?
BMI
Body mechanics
Vital signs
Basal metabolic rate
34
A MA is measuring a p's oxygen saturation w/ a pulse oximeter. Which of the following actions should the assistant take?
Instruct pt. to take several deep breaths while the sensor is in place
Check capillary refill in the pt's finger
Wash the site with soap and warm water
Report a reading of 97% to the provider
35
Which mask is considered a respirator & required when caring for a pt. who has COVID-19?
Surgical mask
Cloth mask
Clear plastic panel
N-95 mask
36
For which of the following should a MA place a specimen in a biohazard specimen bag when transporting to an outside lab?
The biohazard bag allows the whole blood specimen to be placed in freezer
The biohazard bag maintains the proper in vitro characteristics of the spec
The biohazard bag ensures prompt transportation of the specimen
The biohazard bag prevents a potential exposure incident
37
In which of the following situations is a MA required to wear sterile gloves?
BP on a pt. with intact skin
Processing specimens containing body fluids
Passing instruments to a provider during a cyst removal
Venipuncture
38
A pt. reports experiencing fainting episodes. Which of the following medical terms describes the pt's chief complaint?
Bradycardia
Bradypnea
Syncope
Sinus rhythm
39
Upon entering a pt's room for a routine blood draw, a MA notices a clergy member w/ the pt. What should the MA do?
Wait in the pt's room until the clergy member leaves
Mark requisition form "unable to draw at this time"
Proceed with the draw
Return after drawing other pt's
40
Which is a part of the simplified letter style?
Center aligned dateline and salutation
A complimentary closing
Indented paragraphs in the body of the letter
Sender's name is in all capital letters
41
Which of the following conditions involves an overload of iron in the body?
Hemolysis
Hemochromatosis
Histoplasmosis
Homeostasis
42
A pt. calls the office requesting their lab results. Which should the MA do to maintain pt's confidentiality?
Place the call on speaker
Move to a private office
Make the call after office hours
Send the results in writing
43
Which of the following should occur after exposure to chemicals in the eye?
Flush the eye for 3 min
Flush the eye for 1 min
Flush the eye for 15 min
Flush the eye for 5 min
44
Which type of shock involves an excessive loss of blood or other bodily fluids?
Neurogenic shock
Cardiogenic shock
Anaphylactic shock
Hypovolemic shock
45
Which of the following techniques should a MA use for the routine cleaning of EKG cables?
Sanitization
Sterilization
Soaking
Disinfection
46
A MA is performing intake for a 6 month old pt. Which of the following measurements is required for the growth chart?
Pain level
BMI
Head circumference
Waist circumference
47
A pt. is diagnosed with Grave's disease. Which of the following treatments should the MA expect the pt. to receive?
Corticosteroid therapy
Growth hormone supplementation
Radiation to the thyroid gland
Dietary supplements
48
After a minor surgery, which finding should a MA instruct the pt. to recognize as an expected part of recovery process?
Continuous bleeding from the wound
temp. of 100.5 F
Red streaks near wound
Slight discomfort at surgery site
49
A MA is preparing to use a glucometer to measure a pt's blood glucose level. Which of the following actions is correct?
Smear the blood on the test pad
Touch the testing pad on the test strip to make sure the surface is smooth
Obtain the blood sample after inserting the test strip into the glucometer
Apply the 1st drop of blood that appears after the puncture to test strip
50
Which of thefollowing patient-centered medical home functions (PCMH) requires communication among pt's, families, & team
Inventory control system
Coordinated care
Patient safety
Medical billing process
51
A MA is drawing 5 blood collection tubes. When should the assistant release the tourniquet?
After removing the needle
Between 2 & 3 min after application
After a flash of blood is visible in the hub of the first tube
Within 1 min of application
52
A MA is performing a capillary puncture. Which of the following steps the the MA take to promote blood flow?
Keep the pateint's hand below their heart level
Keep pt's hand above their heart
Have pt. run cool water on their finger
Milk the patient's finger
53
Which of the following manifestations should a MA expect with a pt. diagnosed with anemia?
irregular heartbeat
Cloudy vision
Abdominal pain
Itchy skin
54
When entering a new pt. appointment, which is the appropriate amount of time to block off?
30 min
60 min
80 min
15 min
55
A MA is assisting a Dr. suturing a wound. Which of the following items should the assistant put in the sterile field?
scalpel
bandages
skin retractor
needle holder
56
Aside from a pt's full name & date of birth (DOB), which of the following is also considered a unique identifier?
Zip code
Place of employment and address
Medical record #
Health insurance group #
57
Which form collected during a new pt. check-in will contain the pt's demographic information?
Medical hx form
Informed consent form
Physical examination form
Patient registration form
58
Directions for taking a buccal tablet include:
"Dissolve the tablet in water."
"Swallow the tablet whole."
"Place the tablet between your gums and cheek."
"Plac the tablet under your tongue."
59
Which of the following should the MA obtain from an insurance company prior to performing an outpatient surgery?
Preauthorization
Referral
Explaination of benefits
Remittance advice
60
When scheduling a Pap test for a 55 yr old, which of the following guidelines should the MA follow?
2-3 years
6 months- 1 year
1-2 years
3-5 years
61
Which of the following is a MA's priority action when handling a call from a pt. who's upset about a RX refill?
Defent the actions and let the pt. know why these actions were taken
Stay calm and talk to client in an empathetic tone
Place the caller on hold and get the doctor
Get the caller off the phone to avoid further negative interaction
62
Which of the following components of a business letter contains the conveyed message to the receiver?
Subject line
Body of letter
Reference line
Copy notation
63
Which of the following medical abbreviations is included in JCHO's (The Joint Commission)"Do Not Use" abbreviation list?
prn
0.5 mg
Unit
QD
64
Which of the following is the term for the allergy test that involves small injections just under the skin?
Intradermal test
Percutaneous test
Radioallergosorbent (RAST) test
Patch test
65
Which of the following strategies demonstrates empathy when a MA is interacting with a pt. who is upset?
Interacting near the patient
Exhibiting active listening skills
Limiting the amount of information disclosed to the patient
Using closed-ended questions
66
A Dr. is trying to r/o CAD & wants to examine the pt's blood flow direction and speed. What test should be ordered?
Transthoracic echocardiogram
Transesophageal echocardiogram
Cardiac catheterization
Doppler ultrasound
67
When communicating w/ a pt. who's upset, which of the following mechanisms indicates the MA is receptive and listening?
Staring at the pt
Rubbing the pt's back
Smiling at the pt
Maintaining an open posture toward the pt
68
When coaching a patient, which of the following is an example of disease preention?
Providing hands-on instruction about how to check blood glucose levels
Providing a pt. with info about annual diabetic eye exams
Providing instructions about effective hand washing
Providing an instructional bideo based on the patient home healthcare appts
69
When performing an ear irrigation on an adult pt, the MA should:
Aim the fluid toward the bottom of the ear canal
Ask the pt. to turn their head to the unaffected ear
Open the ear canal by pulling pinna upward and backward
Open ear canal by pulling pinna downward and backward
70
When assisting a provider with a punch biopsy of a mole, which of the following tasks should a MA anticipate?
swab fluids from the biopsy site
Receive and prepare tissue specimens for processing
Retract edges of the biopsy site
Place sutures at the incision site
71
Which of the following actions should a MA take when obtaining the length of an infant during a well-child visit?
Remove the infant's diaper
Keep the infant's knees flexed
Position the infant on their back
Wrap the infant in a blanket for warmth
72
Which of the following individual diversity factors may result in a pt's bias toward receiving medical treatment?
Religion
Gender
Age
Language
73
A MA is administering ear drops to an adult pt. Which of the following actions should the MA take?
Warm the medication bottle before administering the drops
Pull the pinna down and back
Hold the dropper at least 1" above the ear canal
Have the pt. lie supie on the exam table
74
A MA is collecting a 24-hr urine specimen. Which should the assistant document during a 24-hr urine collection?
Temperature
Ketones
Volume
pH level
75
A provider has prescribed O2 therapy for a pt. Which of the following actions should a medical assistant take?
Placea nasal cannula on the pt. with a nasal prong in each nostril
Open the cylinder of the oxygen tank by turning the handle clockwise
Instruct the pt. to take nitroglycerin prior to oxygen therapy
Adjust the flow meter based on the patient's preference
76
A MA is prepping pt. for a vaginal exam and Pap test. Which position should the MA place the pt.?
Lithotomy
Prone
Fowler's
Semi-fowler's
77
A pt. has been diagnosed with seasonal allergies. Which of the following health care providers can make a diagnosis & tx
registered nurse
pharmacist
physician assistant
respiratory therapist
78
Which procedure requires the MA to perform a surgical scrub prior to assisting the provider?
Needle biopsy
Scratch test
Stress test
Sigmoidoscopy
79
A MA is preparing to do an EKG on a 3 yr old. Which is an appropriate action for the MA to take before the procedure?
Restrain the child
Tell the child the procedure will not hurt
Require the parents to leave the room
Ask the parent to hold the child during the procedure
80
Which of the following techniques should a medical assistant use to gather additional info from a pt who is having CP?
Ask open-ended questions
Ask closed-ended questions
Demonstrate empathy
Summarize patient information

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