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1
Bacteria and other pathogens that normally populate the skin's surface are called:
squamous.
synthetic.
follicles.
flora.
2
Which is necessary to release a patient's record to the patient's insurance company?
Physician's permission
Patient's written consent
Patient's verbal consent
3
The skin plays a role in regulating body temperature by ____.
stimulating the hypothalamus
retaining fluids
eliminating wastes
dilating or constricting blood vessels in the skin
4
Choose an example of a transdermal application of medication
analgesics.
radiation
hydration
chemotherapy
5
An example of a behavior that reflects integrity in a medical assistant is...
always having a positive outlook
being honest
wearing the proper clothing
showing self-confidence
6
Insurance companies refer to which group of physicians as primary care physicians?
family practitioners and internists
pathologists and psychiatrists
gerontologists and endocrinologists
cardiologists and orthopedists
7
An Example of an Administrative duty
Drawing blood
creating and maintaining patient health records
Urine testing
Suture removals
8
A MA who completes all work and documents all of the day's activities before leaving for the day is demonstrating
critical thinking
growth
professionalism
9
Created federal laws to protect healthcare workers from health hazards on the job.
FCC
EPA
OSHA
FDA
10
What does the prefix "hetero" mean?
Different
Same
11
An unlawful act or misconduct is ____.
nonfeasance
respondeat superior
misfeasance
malfeasance
12
The brain is ___ to the nose.
Medial
Central
Dorsal
13
You will experience ongoing assessment of your professional behaviors in all of the following environments
except
the hiring process
your student work experience
your favorite hobby
promotion consideration
14
The A section of SOAP documentation includes _
the plan of action
a description of treatment options
data from the patient
the diagnosis of impression of a patient's problem
15
Pulse is measured as the number of times the heart beats in ____.
30 seconds
5 minutes
2 minutes
1 minute
16
Which is a correct way for a medical assistant to contact a partner of a patient with a sexually transmitted disease?
Send an e-mail message giving details about the situation.
It is not the responsibility of the medical assistant to make the contact.
Call the person at work and leave a detailed message revealing the urgency
Make the contact in person but ask where you can talk privately.
17
When the supply of oxygen in the blood is low, what color would the skin appear?
Yellow
Rosy
Bluish
Pink
18
Which of the following examples is a laboratory duty for a MA?
All of the above
Teaching patients to collect specific specimens properly
Teaching patients how to properly do a capillary stick
Teaching patients how to properly take vital signs
19
The first document found in a patient's financial record is the ____.
patient medical history
signed informed consent form
doctor's diagnosis and treatment plan
patient registration form
20
A healthcare professional who stops care without providing an equally qualified substitute can be charged with _________
neglect
abandonment
21
Which of the following is important when using a tympanic thermometer?
Wait at least 15 minutes after a patient has been eating, drinking,
Pull the ear down and forward for an adult.
Attach a disposable sheath and place the thermometer snugly in the ear.
Shake the thermometer down to a reading between 96.0ºF and 97.0ºF.
22
Which of the following statements is NOT true about electronic health records?
EHR is a major factor in the current trend toward preventive care
EHR allows all of a patient's data to be accessible in one location
EHR helps prevent mistakes with medication
EHR provides faster access than paper charts
23
in all accredited MA programs, externship is...
selective
unnecessary
voluntary
mandatory
24
Do routine task such as maintaining patient files in a pharmacy
RN
Nursing Asst
Pharmacy Tech
MD
25
Which of the following is a temperature of 98.6ºF converted to Celsius?
37.6ºC
37ºC
35.9ºC
38°C
