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During an appointment and the ordered cardiologist consultation has not been completed, which action should the MA take?
Initiate a referral to a different cardiologist
Obtain a regular referral
Send the patient to the emergency department for evaluation
Have the patient obtain a second opinion
2
Which of the locations on paper health records should a MA document a patient’s temperature, pulse, and respiration’s.
Subjective
Assessment
Objective
Plan
3
Which reading would be expected if the MA took the patient’s axillary temperature?
96.6 F
97.6 F
98.6 F
99.6 F
4
A MA should take which of the following actions when removing sutures?
Lift the knot toward the wound
Perform a sterile hand scrub
Clean the wound with a disinfectant
Begin cutting the sutures in the middle of the wound
5
Which of the following eating disorders is characterized by the use of laxatives and vomiting after binge eating?
Binge-eating disorder
Elimination diet
Anorexia nervosa
Bulimia
6
Which of the following fingers is the preferred capillary puncture site for a patient older than 1 years old?
Index
Thumb
Ring finger
Pinky
7
When describing a ESR which of the following statements made by the patient indicates an understanding of the teaching?
“This test measures my hemoglobin levels”
“This test measures the distance my RBCs have dropped”
“This test measures the fluctuation of serum protein”
8
A CMA should identify that which of the following tasks requires the use of gloves?
Obtaining a tympanic reading
Administrating a nebulizer
Removing a cyst
Performing a visual acuity test
9
Which of the following actions should a MA take if they have a cut on their finger when gloving?
Clean the cut with antiseptic, then put on a glove
Bandage the cut, the put on a glove
Put on a glove, as gloves are a sufficient barrier of protection
Close the cut with medical glue, then put on a glove
10
Which of the following test can be run using a light blue collection tube?
Partial thromboplastin time (PTT)
Lactate
C-reactive protein (CRP)
Glucose
11
What instructions should a MA give the patient when preparing for a mammogram?
Do not eat or drink 4hrs before the procedure
Remove dental plates before the procedure
An IV will be started before the procedure
Do not apply any deodorant before the procedure
12
Which of the following procedures is verbal consent sufficient?
Cardiac stress test
Venipuncture
Colonoscopy
Dilation and curettage
13
Which of the following actions should a MA take when placing lower limb electrodes with a amputated right leg?
Left on proximal right limb, right on proximal left limb
Left electrode on left limb, right electrode on right groin
Left electrode mid thigh and right on right mid thigh
Left on left distal limb right in right distal limb
14
Which action should a CMA take when labeling a vacuum tube manually ?
Label the tube after the collection, including date and time
Label the tube prior to collection, with provider’s name
Label the tube after collection, including the provider’s name
Label the tube prior to collection with date and time
15
Which action should the MA take for a patient with severe vision impairment?
Provide large-print materials
Use exaggerated gestures
Increase voice tone
Stand to the side of the patient
16
Which solution should a MA use to clean a site on a patient’s forearm in preparation for a minor surgery?
Normal saline
Antiseptic
Disinfectant
Alcohol
17
Which of the following is the number of times a MA should check the medication order against the label?
4
1
2
3
18
A MA is taking inventory of supplies that need to be ordered, which of the following actions should the MA take?
Pull product identification slips from a box or package
Hand count items to identify what needs to be ordered
Use a two-bin system, one as a backup and one as a ordering bin
Ask staff members to identify products and add them to the list
19
Which describes how a CMA should determine if the day’s receipts are balanced?
The total amount of payments matches the day’s deposit
All transactions have been written on the day sheet
The check register have been verified
The ledger cards have been zeroed out
20
Which of the following actions should a MA take when performing a capillary puncture?
Puncture the index finger at the tip
Wipe away the first five drops of blood after puncture
Apply even pressure to the finger during collection
Puncture parallel to the fingerprint
21
Which situation is it appropriate for a MA to use hand sanitizer as a means of aspect technique?
When assisting with a minor surgery
When cleansing instruments for sterilization
When transferring urine to a collection tube
When hands are not visibly soiled
22
When conducting an intake, a MA should recognize that which of the following may indicate child abuse?
Respiratory syncytial virus
Hypertension
Spina bifida
Malnutrition
23
Which of the following procedures should a MA identify as surgical reconstruction?
Thoracentesis
Colotomy
Rhinoplasty
Appendectomy
24
Which should be reported to the safety team to ensure the medical office is prepared for a fire?
One emergency exit is available
Multiplug adapters are unobstructed
Fir extinguishers pins are intact
Sprinkler heads are unobstructed
25
When a patient reports domestic abuse, what actions should the MA take to provide assistance to the patient?
Share personal experiences with the patient
Counsel the patient on the situation
Refer the patient to another provider
Provide a list of relevant community organizations
26
Which of the following should a MA recognize as an indication to prematurely terminate a patient exercise stress test?
Bradycardia
Sweating
Thirst
Palpitations
27
A MA fails to document a patient’s reported adverse reactions after an appointment, which does this describe?
Battery
Negligence
Assault
Abandonment
28
Which of the following action should a CMA take when performing an eye irrigation?
Position the patient with their head turned towards the affected area
Flush the patient’s eye from the outer to the inner canthus
Assist the patient into the prone position
Instruct the patient to hold their affected eye lid open
29
Which of the following is part of the Patient’s Bill of Rights?
Right to specialist outside their network at no cost
Right to a timely visit
Right to change insurance company’s during treatment
Right to refuse treatment
30
Which of the following organizations requires unique identifiers for a patient’s record?
HIPPA
OSHA
CDC
CLIA
31
When performing a body fat measurement, a MA should use which areas?
Gluteus Maximus
Infrailiac region
Biceps
Triceps
32
When a pediatric guardian cannot offers care which of these services should the CMA recommend?
Women, infants, and children program (WIC)
Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
Medicare
TRICARE
33
A patient is anger about the wait time, what action should the MA take?
Call for the provider
Tell the patient to calm down
Respond in the same tone the patient is using
Speak to the patient in using a low tone of voice
34
Which actions should a MA who is participating in patient-centered medical home care expect to perform?
Communicate with a nurse coordinator for transportation needs
Negotiate with insurance companies for increased reimbursement
Schedule admissions to a facility
Focus strictly on the course of treatment
35
Which of the following actions should a MA take if a patient has a seizure in the provider’s office?
Restrain the patient
Initiate CPR on the patient
Place a tongue blade in the patient’s mouth
Move the patient to the floor in the recovery position
36
When collecting a blood culture, the MA cleanses the skin with isopropyl alcohol what is the next step?
Cleanse the site with chlorhexidine
Obtain the patient’s temperature
Prepare wet mount slide
Confirm the patient’s blood type
37
A MA is preparing a patient for a spirometry test, what could affect the test results?
Eating a heavy meal 4hr prior to testing
Exercising 2hr prior to testing
Taking aspirin within 12hrs of testing
Using sedatives within 1hr of testing
38
Which of the following is an effective technique for promoting teamwork in a private practice?
Eliciting suggestions from all employees
Obtaining feedback from patients
Encouraging staff to discuss their issues with the provider
Maintaining the feelings of staff as top priority
39
Which of the following would be an effective means to build and engage a team?
Shield fellow employees from negative informations
Voice complaints in a group setting
Minimize emails and memos
Encourage staff members to collaborate
40
Which alert might appear as a pop-up window when accessing a patient’s EHR?
Allergies
Hospitalizations
Surgeries
Illnesses
41
Which of the following is considered other potentially infectious material under the Blood borne pathogens standard?
Septic wound
Sweat
Normal saliva
Human hair
42
Which should a MA use to provide vaccine-specific information that will help the patient make an informed decision?
Vaccine Information Statement (VIS)
National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP)
Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS)
National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act (NCVIA)
43
Which of the following actions should a CMA take when performing an eye irrigation?
Allow the solution to flow from the inner to the outer conthus
Direct the irrigation solution toward the cornea
Don powdered gloves
Fill the syringe with 10mL of irrigating solution
44
Which of the following is beyond the scope of practice for a CMA?
Interpreting microscopic preparation of urine
Performing a fecal occult blood test
Measuring capillary hematocrit
Obtaining throat culture
45
When measuring distance visual acuity, the MA should instruct the patient to do which of the following?
Stand 25 feet from the snellen chart
Start with the bottom line of the snellen chart and work upwards
Keep both eyes open while using the occluder
Allow them to squint if necessary
46
Which of the following common stereotype a MA should avoid when interacting with patients?
Older patients will be the most comfortable with digital resources
Patients with the same characteristics are from the same race
A patient’s religion will not effect medical decisions
A patient’s nationality pertains to the place where they hold citizenship
47
Which action should a MA take prior to bringing a patient into examination room for a general physical exam?
Sterilize counter surfaces in the room
Ensure the otoscope is in the room
Replace the half-full sharps container
Obtain preauthorization from insurance
48
Which of the following is the same as a super bill?
Encounter form
Advanced beneficiary notice
Assignment of benefits
Consent form
49
With a patient who has pyrexia, which vital signs would be outside the expected reference range?
Heart rate
Respiratory rate
Blood pressure
Temperature
50
Which area should a MA use to obtain the temperature using a temporal artery thermometer?
Armpit
Rectum
Tympanic membrane
Forehead
51
Point of care test regulations require quality control for which of the following reasons?
To ensure accuracy of test results
To determine if a test is CLIA-waived
To enhance instrument productivity
To enhance instruments productivity
52
Which of the following fluids should be aspirated near the heart?
Pleural
Pericardial
Peritoneal
Synovial
53
Which of the following is a method of contacting hepatitis B?
Exposure to a mosquito bite
Blood splashes to the mucus membranes
Direct skin contact with a patient who is infected
Consumption of raw selfish
54
Which instructions should a MA give a patient who needs to collect a clean catch midstream urine specimen?
“Clean the perineal area from back to front”
“Collection all urine from start to finish”
“Urinate directly into the container with preservative”
“Void a small amount into the toilet before voiding into the cup”
55
When cleaning a jagged, contaminated wound, which of the following actions should the MA take?
Irrigate the wound with sterile normal saline
Insert liquid bandage into the wound
Apply microporous tape to the wound
Wash the wound with soap and warm water
56
Which of the following agencies regulates laboratory testing in the clinical office setting of a providers office?
HHS
NIH
CLIA
OSHA
57
Which of the following prescriptions requires a Drug Enforcement Administration number?
Antimycotic
Cathartics
Antibiotics
Opioids
58
Which of the following is an example of continuity of care?
Dismissing a patient from the practice
Verifying a patient’s history insurance
Transferring a patient’s hospital records to a specialist
Having a small talk with a patient
59
A MA should encourage patients to wear when which of the following respiratory infections is prevalent?
Influenza
Cystic abrosis
Laryngitis
Legionnaires disease
60
Which guidelines should a MA follow to prevent the spread of disease to the patient’s?
Exposure plan
Safety data sheet (SDS)
Standard precautions
CLIA
61
Which of the following factors increase the risk for developing Crohn’s disease?
Residence in a rural area
Hispanic ethnicity
Advance age
Family history
62
At which of the following stages of an of an office visit should a copayment be collected?
Upon insurance verification
At the time of service
When statements are sent
Upon scheduling
63
For a patient who’s has arteriosclerotic heart disease, which reference should the MA look for the appropriate code?
CPT manual
Physicians desk reference
HCPCS
IDC-10-CM Coding manual
64
Which region should a MA use for Venipuncture after applying the tourniquet to a patient?
Ulnar
Popliteal
Anterbrachial
Antecubital
65
Which steps should a MA take in preparation for obtaining a weight measurement from a patient?
Have the patient remove clothes before measuring
Put on gloves
Disinfect the scale with cabicide
Ensure the scale is balanced
66
Which of the following are symptoms of poisoning?
Blush lips, cough, and difficulty breathing
Increase in thirst, urination, and hunger
Itchy eyes, sinus congestion, and drainage
Heat intolerance, increased energy, and sweating
