Developing an education plan will ensure that __________.

all of the patients' educational needs will be addressed

Which technique is most likely to help a patient who is hyperventilating?

Have the patient breathe into a paper bag

Which of the following is an important step for the MA to remember when running a load through the autoclave?

Do not unload any packs or instruments with wet wrappings.

Which of the following is correct in the procedure for taking an auscultated blood pressure?

Inflate the cuff to 30 mm Hg above the level determined by palpation

Which of the following is a correct step in cleaning and preheating an autoclave?

Check the discharge lines and valves for obstruction

Which of the following would render an autoclaved load unsterile?

Air trapped inside the chamber because of blocked discharge lines

The first level of disease and illness prevention is __________.

adopting health-promoting behaviors

A benefit of the patient information packet is that it __________.

pts feel comfortable w/ the qualifications of the healthcare professionals

Which of the following is part of the procedure for measuring the weight of an adult?

Placing a disposable towel on the scale

Which of the following is a characteristic of aneroid sphygmomanometers?

They have a circular gauge for registering pressure.

Which of the following is characteristic of depression?

Symptoms difficulty falling asleep, loss of appetite, and loss of energy.

Which of the following is part of providing a patient with any type of instruction?

Provide written instructions to take home

Which of the following is an ineffective way to make a patient feel at ease and should never be used?

Call a patient "honey" or "sweetie"

Patient health education should include __________.

steps to protect against illness and injury

Which of the following is a true statement concerning mercury sphygmomanometers?

They are no longer being manufactured.

Which of the following should be part of performing a Hemoccult® test?

After the 1st specimen, instruct the pt how to collect 2 additional samples

When teaching a patient how to lift a heavy object properly, which of the following instructions would be included?

Bend at the knees, not at the waist.

Which of the following is a physical aspect of the medical office that contributes to asepsis?

Designating a section of the reception room for sick patients

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1
The best position for the practitioner to evaluate the patient’s ability to fully expand the lungs is the ____ position.
lithotomy
prone
sitting
knee-chest
2
Developing an education plan will ensure that __________.
the patients will do well in their adult education classes
all of the patients' educational needs will be addressed
the patients will keep their appointments
all patient healthcare needs are met
3
Types of preop teaching gives pts a description of the physical sensations they may have during a procedure?
psychomotor
factual
sensory
modeling
4
In which examination method will the DR use a stethoscope in order to assess the heart, lung, & bowel sounds?
Percussion
Auscultation
Manipulation
Inspection
5
Patient education brochures should not exceed the __________ reading level.
sixth-grade
ninth-grade
fifth-grade
eighth-grade
6
Which technique is most likely to help a patient who is hyperventilating?
Have the patient breathe into a paper bag
Have the patient walk around
Have the patient drink a glass of water
Assist the patient to a supine position
7
Which of the following is an important step for the MA to remember when running a load through the autoclave?
Place each item immediately in a cold location when unloading.
After steam cycle & before the drying cycle, open door to the autoclave 1"
Do not unload any packs or instruments with wet wrappings.
Do not touch the outside of the wrapped packs.
8
A waxy secretion from the ear is ____.
cerumen
a sinus
pus
a lesion
9
Which of the following is correct in the procedure for taking an auscultated blood pressure?
Switch the stethoscope to the bell
Hold the stethoscope in place with the thumb
Inflate the cuff to 30 mm Hg above the level determined by palpation
Don't wait to take the blood pressure after completing the palpatory method
10
The last tapping sound heard when taking the blood pressure is the ____.
auscultated pressure
systolic pressure
pressure point
diastolic pressure
11
Which of the following is a correct step in cleaning and preheating an autoclave?
Overheat the chamber to warm it
Clean the autoclave after several uses
Fill the water reservoir with tap water
Check the discharge lines and valves for obstruction
12
As a general rule, double-layer fabric or paper-wrapped sterile packages have a maximum shelf life of ____.
1 year
2 years
30 Days
60 Days
13
Which of the following would render an autoclaved load unsterile?
Air trapped inside the chamber because of blocked discharge lines
Placing hinged instruments in the open position
Steam temperature of 212°F or 100°C
Wrapping the instruments in muslin
14
In which of the following examination positions does the pt sit at the edge of the exam table without back support?
Prone
Recumbent
Fowler's
Sitting
15
When taking an infant’s pulse, if the brachial artery cannot be felt, which pulse site would be checked?
At the radial artery
Over the apex of the heart
At the antecubital space
Over the brachial artery
16
The first level of disease and illness prevention is __________.
screening
symptom management
adopting health-promoting behaviors
surgery
17
What is the medical term for deep snoring or rattling sounds that are associated with asthma?
Hyperventilation
Tachypnea
Rhonchi
Rales
18
The CDC recommends that catheters be used for the least possible amount of time due to which type of infection?
CLABSI
CAUTI
Strep
Staph
19
A benefit of the patient information packet is that it __________.
promotes better compliance with treatment programs
encourages patients to help themselves achieve better health
pts feel comfortable w/ the qualifications of the healthcare professionals
can answer a treatment question that may come up during an office visit
20
Which of the following is part of the procedure for measuring the weight of an adult?
Placing a disposable towel on the scale
Asking the patient to step on the back of the scale and lean forward
Moving the upper weight slowly to the left
Moving all the weights to the right side to see if the scale is balanced
21
Which of the following is considered a normal blood pressure for a healthy adult?
80/50 to 112/80
90/60 to 139/78
84/54 to 120/80
less than 120/less than 80
22
Learning falls in to three main categories that are known as the __________ of learning.
domains
actions
facts
skills
23
Pt denies he's in pain, we notice he grimaces when he stands & moves slow/carefully. Which interview skill are we using
Broad knowledge base
Summarizing to form a general picture
Awareness of nonverbal cues
Doing research before the interview
24
Which instruments and equipment must be sterilized?
Vaginal specula and curettes
Endotracheal tubes
Blood pressure cuffs
Stethoscopes and tuning forks
25
Type of preop teaching includes detailed restrictions on diet/activity that maybe necessary both before & after surgery?
modeling
factual
participatory
role playing
26
What is the temperature range in degrees Fahrenheit that the autoclave must reach to sterilize a load of instruments?
120°-140°
250°-270°
160°-180°
280°-300°
27
Which of the following is a characteristic of aneroid sphygmomanometers?
They have a circular gauge for registering pressure.
They are least likely to give an accurate reading.
They are no longer being manufactured.
They are very costly.
28
Which section of the health history form includes questions about and examination (by the DR) of all body functions?
History of present illness
Chief complaint
Past medical history
Review of systems
29
Which of the following is characteristic of depression?
Depression is always easy to diagnose.
Depression seems to occur most frequently between ages 20 and 30.
It occurs most commonly in children.
Symptoms difficulty falling asleep, loss of appetite, and loss of energy.
30
Which of the following is part of providing a patient with any type of instruction?
Discourage questions
Give instructions only once
Provide written instructions to take home
Have patients write down the information
31
Which equipment should the medical assistant provide to the practitioner to examine a patient’s lungs and chest?
Pen light
Otoscope
Stethescope
Reflex hammer
32
Which type of infection is caused by entry of infectious microorganisms into the bloodstream by way of a central line?
CLABSI
Clostridium
Staph
Strep
33
Which of the following is an ineffective way to make a patient feel at ease and should never be used?
Call a patient "honey" or "sweetie"
Ensure privacy
Use icebreakers
Fail to maintain eye contact
34
Which of the following is not an internal factor that affects the blood pressure?
Blood volume
Blood viscosity
Stress
Vasoconstriction
35
Which of the following is the normal range for respirations per minute in an infant?
18-24
25-36
12-18
30-60
36
What is the medical term for difficult or painful breathing?
Dyspnea
Eupnea
Hyperpnea
Apnea
37
Which examination method is used by the medical provider to determine whether the lungs contain air or fluid?
Percussion
Palpation
Mensuration
Manipulation
38
Which of the following is a temperature of 98.6ºF converted to Celsius?
35.9ºC
38°C
37.6º C
37ºC
39
Patient health education should include __________.
ideas for meeting someone of the opposite sex
ways to make more money on the job
steps to protect against illness and injury
legal advice on divorce
40
The position you assist women to put feet in the stirrups & slide forward to position buttocks near the edge of bed
Lithotomy
Proctologic
Prone
Sims'
41
The pulse point that is located in the bend of the elbow is called the ____ pulse.
radial
temporal
brachial
apical
42
Which of the following is a true statement concerning mercury sphygmomanometers?
They have a circular gauge for registering pressure.
They are less accurate than electronic sphygmomanometers.
They do not require the use of a stethoscope.
They are no longer being manufactured.
43
Which of the following should be part of performing a Hemoccult® test?
Place a sample of stool on a glass slide
After the rectal examination, dispose of soiled material in the garbage can
After the 1st specimen, instruct the pt how to collect 2 additional samples
Instruct the patient that only one specimen is necessary
44
Where on the health history form do you find the reason the patient came to visit the practitioner?
History of present illness
Personal data
Family history
Chief complaint
45
Which of the following are other names for cocaine?
Monkey, white stuff
Snow, crack
Acid, microdot
Angel dust, rocket fuel
46
In which type of teaching will a MA describe a technique to the pt, demo it, & then ask the pt to repeat demo
cognitive
participatory
combination
factual
47
When teaching a patient how to lift a heavy object properly, which of the following instructions would be included?
Bend at the knees, not at the waist.
Let your back muscles do the lifting.
Carry the object away from your body.
Avoid letting your legs do the lifting.
48
Respiration is the number of times a patient breathes in ____ seconds.
30
20
60
90
49
Which position is used for anal or rectal examinations?
Dorsal recumbent
Proctologic
Supine
Lithotomy
50
Which of the following is a physical aspect of the medical office that contributes to asepsis?
A sign that eating and drinking are permitted in the waiting room only
A dimly lit office with a temperature of 82°F
Designating a section of the reception room for sick patients
Providing pens for patients to sign in so they don’t use their own
51
Influenza, measles, whooping cough, and meningitis are examples of infectious diseases that can be transmitted how?
Respiratory droplets
Sexual contact
Blood borne
Sweat
52
Which statement would be appropriate for the MA to include when teaching a patient about the proper use of medications?
"If you miss a dose of your medication, take 2 doses when you remember it."
If you dont take meds as instructed, may experience dangerous side effects
"A prescription is just a guideline & doesnt have to be followed exactly."
"You may mix medications without checking with your physician."
53
An important advantage of consumer education is that __________.
Americans have become more aware of the importance of good health
insurance companies are evaluating patients' knowledge of healthcare
consumers are willing to drop healthcare insurance coverage
the need for medical care has been reduced
54
The section of health history form that contains info about when problem started and what the pt has done to treat it is
chief complaint section
past medical history section
history of present illness section
family history section
55
Recommendations for safe injection practices were included as part of Guideline for Isolation Precautions est by who
OSHA
CDC
HITECH
WHO
56
Which of the following examination methods is the process of listening to body sounds?
Manipulation
Auscultation
Mensuration
Inspection
57
Which of the following items is not needed to fill out a communicable disease report form?
Disease identification
Infection history
Test results
Patient identification
58
Which of the following is a special consideration when taking blood pressure in adults?
Wait 15 mins before taking the blood pressure of pt who has just exercised
Be aware that the blood pressure tends to be low in anxious patients
Avoid using any cuff other than the standard adult cuff
Do not take the blood pressure of a person who is anxious or upset
59
When a patient has symptoms that may indicate more than one condition, what must the practitioner do first?
Make a differential diagnosis
Develop a prognosis
Establish a follow-up appointment
Determine the treatment plan
60
The goal of surgical asepsis in the medical facility is to ____.
reduce the number of microorganisms in the office
keep organisms from entering the body
educate patients about their role in healthcare
clean all surfaces daily to promote cleanliness
61
Which of the following information would you place in the "S" section when using SOAP charting?
Patient education
Patient's perceptions
Physician's examination
Physician's diagnosis
62
The question "Where would you like to begin?" represents which method of data collection?
Asking hypothetical questions
Encouraging the patient to evaluate his situation
Encouraging the patient to take the lead
Asking open-ended questions
63
Tips for preventing injury at home include __________.
using outlet covers when outlets are not in use
using long electrical cords and speaker wires
keep lighting low and intimate in rooms and hallways
storing all chemicals in containers other than the original containers
64
Which of the following thermometers provides the least accurate temperature reading?
Electronic thermometers
Disposable thermometers
Oral thermometers
Temporal thermometers
65
"You seem to be making progress, don't you agree?" is an example of which method of collecting patient data?
Probing
Encouraging the patient to take the lead
Asking leading questions
Asking open-ended questions
66
Which examination method do practitioners use to determine the range of motion of a joint?
Percussion
Manipulation
Inspection
Auscultation
67
Which of the following involves diagnostic testing of a patient who is typically free of symptoms?
surgery
rehabilitation
screening
physical therapy
68
Which of the following information would be documented under the plan of action?
Patient's chief complaint
Medications prescribed and tests to be done
Results of the physician's examination
Physician's diagnosis
69
Objective information that can be detected by a person other than the affected person is which of the following?
Condition
Sign
Observation
Symptom
70
Which examination method refers to the systematic moving of a patient's body parts?
Palpation
Percussion
Inspection
Manipulation
71
Teaching a patient about cancer prevention is an example of educating about __________.
health-promoting behaviors
screening
diagnostic testing
rehabilitation
72
Which of the following positions is used during examination of the female genitalia?
Lithotomy
Knee-chest
Dorsal recumbent
Sitting
73
The key to the success of any educational process is __________.
how well the patient does after surgery
verifying that patients have actually understood the information
the patient's level of education
the interest and support conveyed by the presenter of the teaching
74
In addition to obtaining the length and weight of an infant, you will also measure the ____.
head circumference
arm length
abdominal girth
body mass index
75
Which of the following is not part of the respiratory hygiene recommendations established by the CDC?
Posting cough etiquette signs
Putting masks on all patients who are coughing
Using proper hand hygiene
Separating pts with respiratory infections from other pts in waiting areas
76
A practitioner uses a reflex hammer to tap tendons during assessment of which body system?
Neurological system
Reproductive system
Respiratory system
Abdominal system
77
Method of pt data collection use statement "So let me see if I understand; The pain only occurs at night." represent?
Asking open-ended questions
Challenging the patient
Verbalizing the implied
Focusing on the patient
78
Classifications of SSIs are dependent on the _______ and extent of the surgical wound.
type
location
drainage
width
79
Which of these diseases is reported to the National Notifiable Disease Surveillance System as required by the CDC?
Chickenpox
Endometriosis
Yeast infection
Rubella
80
The normal range for adult oral temperature is:
98.6ºF-99.8 ºF
96.6ºF-99.3 ºF
97.8ºF-99.1ºF
97.2ºF-100.0 ºF
81
The amount and type of patient education a MA provides is decided by his/her place of employment and __________.
communication skills
ability to perform research
scope of practice
content knowledge
82
A forecast of the probable course and outcome of the disorder and the prospects for recovery is the ____.
prognosis
treatment plan
physical examination
differential diagnosis
83
Alternating euphoria and apprehension is an effect of ____.
inhalants
anabolic steroids
stimulants
cannabinoids
84
Consumer education __________.
is more effective when targeted to elderly patients
is primarily available to college students
is effective only when presented in seminars
is geared, in both content and language, toward the average person
85
The primary method for sterilizing instruments is ____.
gas processes
chemical processes
dry heat processes
autoclaving
86
The common health-associated infection seen in an outpatient setting, called MRSA, is caused by which type of bacteria?
Staph
CLABSI
Strep
CAUTI
87
Which method of data collection does the question "What do you think is going on with you?" represent?
Asking hypothetical questions
Mirroring the patient's responses
Encouraging the patient to evaluate his situation
Asking open-ended questions
88
The appropriate way to wrap instruments for sterilization in the autoclave includes ____.
placing all hinged instruments in the closed position
placing the instruments together with surfaces touching
using double-thickness muslin to wrap instruments
using electrical tape to close the wrapping
89
Which of the following has the greatest adverse effect on the learning process during preoperative education?
who is providing the education
the patient's economic status
the patient's fear and anxiety
the type of surgery the patient will have
90
Which of the following may help a patient visualize exactly how surgery will correct his problem?
factual information
role playing
educational newsletter
anatomical model
91
A patient with a pulse rate of 45 beats per minute is said to have ________.
hyperventilation
bradycardia
hypotension
tachycardia
92
When wrapping items for sterilization, what information must be on the label of the pack?
Date and contents of pack
Date, time, and your initials
Date, your initials, and contents of pack
Date and time
93
Which of the following is important when measuring an axillary temperature?
Avoid pressing the patient's upper arm against his side
Place the shaft of the thermometer facing forward
Have the patient stand up
Lubricate the thermometer before use
94
Which of the following is important in the palpatory method of obtaining blood pressure?
Palpate the brachial artery
Note the level of pressure at which the pulse disappears
Inflate the cuff to 50 mmHg
Place the stethoscope over the brachial pulse point
95
The practitioner’s diagnosis or impression of the patient’s condition is the ____.
problem list
plan of action
objective data
assessment
96
Which of the following is the normal range for an infant's heart rate per minute?
85-145
70-115
100-160
75-130
97
Which of the positions is used as an alternative to lithotomy when pts have severe arthritis or joint deformity?
Dorsal recumbent
Sitting
Prone
Supine
98
Which examination method refers to the process of measuring?
Auscultation
Mensuration
Percussion
Manipulation
99
Which of the following is important when putting on a blood pressure cuff?
Place the blood pressure cuff over the patient's sleeve
Locate the popliteal artery
Position cuff so the lower edge of cuff is 1" above the antecubital space
Make the bladder of the cuff encircles 50%-60% the distance around the arm
100
A patient lies on the left side with the under arm behind the back and the upper thigh flexed in the ____ position.
knee-elbow
Sims'
Trendelenburg
supine

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