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1
When checking a patient in for a sex reassignment preoperative appointment, how should you identify the patient's gender
Identify the patient as gay
identify the patient as queer
Address the patient as they wish
address the patient using the assigned birth sex
2
A medical assistant is drawing five blood collection tubes. When should the assistant release the tourniquet?
after a flash of blood is seen in hub of first tube
within 1 minute of application
after needle is removed
between 2-3 min after application
3
When collecting demographic information from a new patient, which of the following ways can a patient provide this info?
Notice of Privacy Practices (NPP)
Patient Portal
claim form
Health information exchange
4
Which of the following components of a business letter contains the conveyed message to the receiver?
Reference line
Copy notation
Body of letter
Subject line
5
An MA is performing an ear irrigation for an adult patient. Which of the following actions should the assistant take?
Open the ear canal by pulling the pinna downward and backward
Aim the fluid toward the bottom of the ear canal
Open the ear canal by pulling the pinna upward and backward
Ask the patient to turn their head to the unaffected ear
6
A medical assistant is writing orders for an outpatient laparoscopic appendectomy. Which procedure codes should be used?
HCPCS
ICD-10-CM
ICD-10-PCS
CPT
7
A MA is performing a capillary puncture. Which of the following steps should the assistant take to promote blood flow?
Have the patient run cool water on their fingers.
Keep the patient's hand below heart level.
Milk the patient's finger.
Keep the patient's hand above their head.
8
Medical term for fainting episodes.
bradypnea
bradycardia
syncope
sinus rhythm
9
Rinne test:
Place the headphones over the patient's ears and adjust for comfort
ask patient to raise hand when they do not hear sound
Position the vibrating tuning fork on top of the patient's head
Invert the vibrating tuning fork & place it 5cm in front of the ear canal
10
Which of the following can cause a hemolyzed specimen?
Allowing the specimen to clot
Shaking the collection tube vigorously
Inverting the specimen four times
Partially filling the collection tube
11
What are the guidelines when scheduling a routine Pap Test and HPV test for a 55 year old patient?
1 to 2 years
6 months to 1 year
3 to 5 years
2 to 3 years
12
A patient who has night blindness might be experiencing which the following vitamin deficiencies?
Vitamin A
Vitamin K
Vitamin E
Vitamin D
13
A medical assistant is preparing a patient who has anemia for an examination by the provider. Which manifestation
palpitations
bouncy veins
Irregular heartbeat
weird
14
When a patient has a liver disease, what color is the urine?
pale
Dark, tea colored or amber-colored
dark yellow or amber
greenish yellow
15
Which of the following organs in the urinary system triggers micturition?
Kidneys
Bladder
Urethra
Ureters
16
Which of the following is the term for the allergy test that involves small injections just under the skin?
Percutaneous test
Patch test
Radioallergosorbent (RAST) test
Intradermal test
17
Which of the following statements is true of a schedule III drug?
The prescriber must call in the prescription to the pharmacy.
The prescription cannot include refills.
The prescriber can authorize prescription refills over the phone.
prescriber must submit written rx to the pharmacy within 7 days of phoning
18
Which demonstrates an understanding of required patient identification techniques?
say nothing
Asking for full name and DOB
Asking her religion and favorite baseball team
Just administering medication no questions asked
19
A provider has requested a dissecting instrument on a sterile tray that a MA is preparing. Which should be on the tray?
Thumb forceps
Retractors
Probes
Scissors
20
This position is mainly used for PAP test?
Supine
Lithotomy Positon
Knee to Chest position
Dorsol recumbant position
21
An MA is scheduling a patient for an outpatient procedure. Which of the following actions should the MA take first?
Contact the patient to find out their availability for the procedure.
Call the outpatient facility to ask about available days for the procedure.
Obtain an oral or written order from the provider for the procedure.
Obtain prior authorization for the procedure.
22
Which should the medical assistant obtain from an insurance company prior to performing an outpatient surgery?
Remittance advice
Referral
Explanation of benefits
Preauthorization
23
Which of the following articles is allowed by the professional dress code for a medical assistant?
Jeans
Watch
Necklace
Hoop earrings
24
Which of the following waste items should a medical assistant discard in a red biohazardous waste bag?
Syringe and needle used for venipuncture
Linens soiled with bodily fluids
Broken ampules
Used suture removal kit
25
A medical assistant is composing business correspondence using the simplified letter style. What feature should be used?
the subject line in all capital letters
Indented paragraphs in the body of the letter
Center aligned dateline and salutation
The sender's name in all capital letters
26
When preparing to clean and remove debris from instruments that were used in a minor surgery, the MA should use:
chemical sterilizaition
steam sterilization
sanitization
disinfection
27
Group of doctors, hospitals, and other healthcare providers who come together voluntarily to give quality care
sherman antitrust act
accountable care org
federal medical ass. percentage
health insurance exchange
28
The patient has a healing fracture of the distal femur. Where is this location?
Just below the shoulder
Just below the hip
Just above the knee
Just above the elbow
29
Which of the following are considered the two greatest sources of contamination once a sterile field is established?
elbows and breath
hands and elbows
breath and hair
hands and hair
30
Which of the following stages is associated with an adolescent needing privacy & providing some independence? (Erikson)
Initiative vs. Guilt
Intimacy vs. Isolation
Identity vs. Role Confusion
Trust vs. Mistrust
31
A MA is performing venipuncture. At which of the following angles should the assistant insert the needle into the vein?
15°
60°
90°
45°
32
Which of the following is important when selecting codes to ensure accurate reimbursement for a patient's visit?
Medical necessity is supported
Codes for the pt's previous illnesses are selected
Avoid selecting CPT codes
Avoid selecting ICD-10-CM codes
33
When a major bile duct is obstructed, what color is the urine?
dark yellow or amber
Dark, tea colored or amber-colored
greenish yellow
pale
34
Which of the following should a medical assistant ensure when obtaining prior authorization for a referral?
Follow guidelines of the pt's insurance company on how to obtain a referral
Have the patient contact utilization management for a referral
Inform the patient that authorization has been approved
Tell the patient prior authorization is obtained after their visit.
35
When preparing a patient to wear a Holter monitor , which of the following instructions should the MA include?
“You will be required to wear the monitor for 2 to 4 hours”
“You can bathe & shower as usual during monitoring”
“You should avoid your regular exercise routine during monitoring”
“You should avoid using electric blanket during monitoring”
36
When coaching a pt, which of the following is an example of encouraging compliance w/ the treatment plan?
providing an insructional video based on the pt's learning stye
explaining how and when to perform a self-breast exam
providing instructions about effective handwashing
providing a pt with information about colon cancer screenings
37
The PCMH function that requires communication among patients, families, and all members of the care team is
patient safety
Coordinated Care
Inventory Control System
Medical Billing Process
38
An MA is preparing a patient for suture closure of 0.5 mm diameter and should have which of the following sutures ready?
1
0
2
3
39
Which of the following health care plans will provide medical care for indigent patients who meet a specific criteria?
Workers' compensation
Tricare
Medicaid
CHAMPVA
40
Which of the following individual diversity factors may result in a patient's bias toward receiving medical treatment?
Language
Age
Religion
Gender
41
Angle for an intramuscular injection
90
30
15
45
42
An MA is caring for a terminally ill patient & has been crying, refusing to eat or see family. What Kubler-Ross stage?
Anger
Acceptance
Depression
Denial
43
Which of the following respiration rates falls into the expected reference range for a 9-year-old child
19/min
40/min
30/min
12/min
44
Which of the following techniques should a medical assistant use for the routine cleaning of EKG cables.
Disinfection
Sterilization
Sanitaton
Soaking
45
A vaccine inventory log, according to the CDC, must include the following information
expiration date
manufacturer
date and number of doses received
Lot number
46
When coaching a patient, which of the following is an example of disease prevention?
Providing hands-on instruction about how to check blood glucose level
Providing instructions about effective hand washing
providing an instructional video based on the patient home health care
Providing a patient with information about annual diabetic eye exams
47
Which of the following techniques should a medical assistant use to gather additional information from a patient
demonstrate empathy
ask closed-ended questions
summarize patient information
ask open-ended questions
48
Varicella is spread through which of the following modes of transmission:
Foodborne
Bloodborne
Vector-borne
Airborne
49
A MA is preparing to assist with suturing a wound. Which of the following items should be in the sterile field?
Bandages
needle holder
Skin Retractor
forceps
Hemostat
scissors
50
Which of the following should the assistant document during a 24-hour urine specimen collection?
Volume
pH level
Temperature
Ketones
51
Which of the following examinations assesses a patient's color perception and aids in detecting color blindness?
Ishihara test
Distance visual acuity
Anthropomorphic measurements
Audiometric testing
52
Which strategy demonstrates empathy when a medical assistant is interacting with a patient who is upset?
Using closed-ended questions
Interacting near the patient
Exhibiting active listening skills
Limiting the amount of information disclosed to the patient
53
To rule out coronary artery disease & examine the patient's blood flow direction and speed, the MA should schedule
:
Transesophageal echocardiogram
Transthoracic echocardiogram
Cardiac referral
Cardiac Catheterization
54
Which of the following conditions places the patient at the highest risk for stroke or transient-ischemic attack?
Carotid artery disease
Coronary heart disease
Peripheral artery disease
Coronary microvascular disease
55
ACOs focus on improving care for patients who have which of the following types of medical coverage?
PPO
Medicaid
HMO
Medicare
56
If an EKG tracing has an upward and downward movement in the waveform, which type of artifact is indicated?
wandering baseline
Interrupted baseline
somatic tremor
AC interference
57
Which refers to when the internal environment functions properly and all the organs are performing appropriately?
Mitosis
Phagocytosis
Homeostasis
Necrosis
58
An EKG tracing has an upward and downward movement of the waveform. Which of the following types of artifacts is this?
Interrupted baseline
wandering baseline
AC Interference
somatic tremor
59
Which of the following conditions involves an overload of iron in the body?
Histoplasmosis
Hemochromatosis
Hemolysis
Homeostasis
60
According to order of draw, which of the following tubes should the assistant draw after the lavender tube?
Red
Green
light blue
Gray
61
Which of the following types of providers are exempt from electronic claims by Medicare?
Practices greater than 100 employees
Single provider practices
long term care centers
Ambulatory Centers
62
Defense Mechanism in which you revert to childlike behaviors to cope with emotions
Sublimation
Projection
Regression
Intellectualization
63
A MA should identify that which of the following hematocrit values is out of the expected reference range?
A 46-year-old female patient who has a hematocrit reading of 32%
A 44-year-old male patient who has a hematocrit reading of 46%
A 29-year-old male patient who has a hematocrit reading of 50%
A 28-year-old female patient who has a hematocrit reading of 39%
64
Which of the following is the purpose of monthly financial reconciliation?
To ensure patients are paying the medical practice in a timely manner
To ensure the practice does not get audited by the IRS
To ensure all insurance claims are filed in a timely manner
To ensure records of the practice match the info provided on bank statement
65
Which of the following should occur after exposure to chemicals in the eyes?
Flush the eyes for 1 min.
Flush the eyes for 3 min.
Flush the eyes for 5 min.
Flush the eyes for 15 min.
66
The Following Actions Should A Medical Assistant Take When Obtaining The Length Of AN Infant During A Well-Child Visit
Position Infant On His Back
Wrap The Infant In A Blanket For Warmth
Remove The Infant's Diaper
Keep Infant's Knees Flexed
67
A medical assistant is administering ear drops to an adult patient. Which of the following actions should the MA take?
Warm the medication bottle before instilling the drops
Hold the dropper at least 2.5 cm (1 in) above the ear canal
Pull the pinna down and back before instilling the drops
Have the patient lie supine on the examination table.
68
A patient receives a referral to an oncologist. Which of the following types of office visits is this considered?
Consultation-office
Inpatient visit
Surgical Visit
Established patient
69
Which of the following waste items should a medical assistant discard in a red biohazardous waste bag?
Syringe and needle used for venipuncture
Used suture removal kit
Broken ampules
Linens soiled with bodily fluids
70
After blood cultures, which tube is next?
Red
Green
Light Blue
Gold
71
Which of the following procedures should a medical assistant perform on a soiled hemostat prior to autoclaving?
Sanitation
Antiseptic procedure
Disinfection
Sterilization
72
Which of the following patient conditions is appropriate for a telehealth visit with a provider?
Diabetes
visual acuity
hydrocephalus
impacted cerumen
73
Which of the following methods is the best way to measure the amount of body fat on a patient?
Vital signs
Body mechanics
Body Mass Index (BMI)
Basal metabolic rate
74
What treatment options would be considered for a patient who has Graves' disease?
Radiation to the thyroid gland
Corticosteroid therapy
Growth hormone supplementation
Dietary supplementation
75
According to the RACE acronym for emergency response, which of the following actions should the assistant take first?
Use the office fire extinguisher
Close the doors and windows
Evacuate staff and patients from the immediate area
Turn o the oxygen in the adjacent examination rooms
76
Which of the following medical asepsis techniques should a MA use to ensure work surfaces are free of microbes
Ionizing radiation
Alcohol-based hand sanitizer
Sanitization
Disinfection
77
Women can begin recieving yearly mammograms at which age?
50
45
35
55
78
A patient refuses a blood transfusion due to religious beliefs. The MA should:.
Document the statement in the patient's medical record.
Obtain a specimen for blood type cross and match
Inform the patient a transfusion is mandatory for their treatment
Have the patient sign an Against Medical Advice (AMA) form
79
A pt. who has an acute illness calls to schedule an appointment. Which of the following time frames should the appt. be?
The same day
Within the next week
Within an hour
The following clinic day
80
Which of the following is the lay term that can be used in the place of the medical term "verrucae"?
Wart
Pediculosis
Scabies
Hives
81
A medical assistant can provide pt care coordination and community resources through which of the following roles?
physician assistant
occupational therapist
patient navigator
medical technologist
82
Which type of shock involves an excessive loss of blood or other bodily fluids?
Neurogenic shock
Cardiogenic shock
Anaphylactic shock
Hypovolemic shock
83
Which of the following is the preferred site when performing venipuncture on children younger than the age of 2?
Medial vein
Basilic vein
Cephalic vein
Dorsal hand vein
84
When a patient has a pseudomonas urinary tract infection, what color is the urine?
Dark, tea colored or amber-colored
greenish yellow
dark yellow or amber
pale
85
According to the CDC, which of the following is the minimum length of time recommended for medical aseptic handwashing?
Washing for at least 30 seconds
Washing for at least 45 seconds
Washing for at least 60 seconds
Washing for at least 20 seconds
86
Which of the following is an advantage of C
omputerized physician order entry
(CPOE)?
program removes the pitfalls of faxing information
MA does not have to see the provider face to face
program is only used for the input of medication orders
program helps to reduce errors
87
A MA is labeling a blood sample for anemia. Which test should the assistant label on the requisition form?
Borrelia burgdorferi antibodies
Erythrocyte sedimentation rate
Hemoglobin A1C
STAT-CRIT hematocrit
88
A medical assistant is performing a 12-lead EKG on a diaphoretic patient. The assistant should:
Reschedule the procedure
Calibrate the machine
Shave the area
Make sure the area is clean and dry before attaching leads
89
In which of the following sections of a SOAP note should a medical assistant document a patient's social history?
Objective
Plan
Subjective
Assessment
90
Which of the following preventative screenings are matched correctly with the age at which they should 1st be completed?
Mammography; 50 yr old
Colonoscopy; 45 years old
PSA test; 50 yr old
Pap test; 18 yr old
91
Which of the following temperatures is recommended to effectively perform sterilization in an autoclave?
120-240
300-400
250-275
150-200
92
When entering a new patient appointment, which of the following is an appropriate amount of time to block?
80 minutes
60 min
30 minutes
15 minutes
93
When a patient becomes dehydrated, what color is the urine?
Dark, tea colored or amber-colored
dark yellow or amber
greenish yellow
pale
94
Which of the following forms collected during new patient check-in will contain the patient's demographic information?
Patient registration form
Physical examination form
Patient medical history form
Informed consentform
95
A patient has a forward, rounded curvature of the thoracic spine. This is described as:
Lordosis
Scoliosis
Kyphosis
Subluxation
96
A medical assistant is preparing to calculate a patient's heart rate from an EKG tracing. Which method should be used?
Count the number of small boxes in two cardiac cycles.
Calculate the mean rate and divide 1,500 by that rate.
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.
97
When unloading an autoclave machine, a medical assistant notices spots on the instruments. What causes this?
Clogged chamber drain
Improper cleaning of the chamber
Exposure to hard chemicals
Mineral deposits from tap water
98
Buccal tablets
Place the tablet under your tongue
Place the tablet between your tongue and cheek
Swallow the tablet whole
Dissolve the tablet in water
99
Which of the following spatial considerations should the medical assistant make when checking in a patient?
12 or more feet
4-12 feet
0-18 inches
18 inches to 4 feet
