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1
What lead is placed on the anterior axillary line?
V2
V4
V5
V3
2
If MA is on phone when patient arrives, what is most professional way to acknowledge them
Ask to place them on hold and offer assistance to patient
Tell the patient to have a seat
Hand the patient registration forms to fill out
Get up and finish the conversation in the back office
3
What is correct billing form for Medicare patients
RBRVS
ABN
UB04
CMS-1500
4
What is the correct lead from the right arm to the left leg?
AVR
II
I
AVF
5
Patient is supposed to be NPO on day of surgery. Which of following patients actions will demonstrate compliance
Having a midnight snack
Consuming liquid meal replacement for breakfast
Eating dinner by 7:00pm the night before
Drinking coffee in morning
6
A MA saw a patient collapse in waiting room. Patient has pacemaker, how far from pacemaker should AED be placed
Three inches away
Two inches away
Four inches away
One inch away
7
Patient came to clinic for a low-grade fever of one month duration. Physician ordered ESR, what color tube
Lavender top tube
Light blue top tube
Green top tube
Red top tube
8
On which sheet does a MA document procedures, payments, and adjustments at close of business day
Day sheet
Balance sheet
Credit balance
Accounts receivable
9
What information is needed when measuring a patient for crutches
Patient overall health
Patient’s dominant hand
Patients weight
Patients height
10
Needle, tube holder, tourniquet , gauze, alcohol swab, and bandages. Which item is missing to draw blood W/ 🦋 needle
Solution
Lancet
Transfer device
Evacuated tube
11
Alcohol swab, cotton balls, gloves, collection container, sharps container. What is missing to perform finger puncture?
Syringe
Butterfly collection system
Sterile lancet
25 gauge needle
12
What patient information must be included on a requisition form
Blood type
Emergency contact
Medical record number
Pharmacy name
13
According to CDC, how long can the hepatitis C virus survive on examination table in outpatient clinic?
3 hours
3 days
3 months
3 weeks
14
What type of container should be used for a disposal of examination gloves that are covered in blood?
Trash bin with a lid
Respectable with biohazard bag
Receptacle with a yellow line bag
Puncture proof sharps container
15
Which respiratory procedure involves visual examination of lungs through small camera at end of a flexible tube
Bronchoscopy
Oxygen saturation study
Pleurodesis
Spirometry
16
Which of the following requires a pre-authorization in the physicians office?
Vision acuity test
Flu injection
Pap smear
Bone density test
17
Which of the following test is not a part of complete blood count?
Hemoglobin
Activated PTT
Hematocrit
Differential
18
A clinical MA is preparing a wound for suturing. Which step should the MA take to ensure proper cleanse the wound?
Wipe from center to edge with an antiseptic swab
Pour hydrogen peroxide in the wound
Use alcohol prep pads to clean the wound
Use a back-and-forth motion with an antiseptic wipe
19
Which of the following should be communicated to patient who is, learning how to use crutches
The patient should look down at their feet as they are walking
The axillary pads should be one finger below the armpit
The elbows should be positioned at 20-30 angle
The patients non injured leg should move with the crutches
20
Which is one of the best ways to collect and transmit electronic patient data safely
Limit the number of shared passwords
Use a secured wireless network
Use a public wireless network
Have a unlimited access to data
21
What is the purpose of a lab technique and procedure performed on patient specimens
Eradicate disease
Locate a biological family member
Detect biomarkers of a disease
Remove traces of chemicals
22
MA walks into lab and lights of fire. Which acronym describes the proper procedure for use of fire extinguisher.
NKDA
P.A.S.S
RICE
R.A.C.E
23
Which limb sensor is a reference or ground electrode?
Left arm
Right leg
Left leg
Right arm
24
Demerol 75 mg, IM every 4 hours, as needed for severe pain is what type of medication order
Single
Stat
PRN
Routine
25
What is supported when a healthcare team is able to understand cultural differences
Career goals
Work ethic
Integrity
Diversity
26
What is the first step in breaking a chain of infection?
Using gloves
Putting on a gown
Proper disposal of needles
Hand washing
27
A patient presents to medical office for a preemployment drug test. who must sign chain of custody form
Office manager
Physician
Nurse practitioner
Individuals who will have contact with the specimen
28
MA is screening a patient who has trouble with hearing. What should the clinical medical assistant do?
Use hand gestures while speaking to the patient
Use a firm touch to obtain the patient’s attention
Speak in a normal tone directly facing the patient
Talk to the person who is with the patient
29
After completing a surgical scrub, in which position should a clinical MA hold their hands
Down
Up
Out to the sides
In front of them
30
The labels on urine and blood specimens of two patients appear to have been mixed up what would be best course of action
Ask the patient to come back and identify their specimens
Recollect both specimens from the patient
Relabel both specimens
Relabel the urine specimen, but redraw the blood one
31
Which of the following bank container tubes is most commonly used for hematology testing
Red topped tubes
Light blue top tubes
Green top tubes
Lavender top tubes
32
Under what circumstances can a clinical MA accept a check written by a third-party
If the check is from the patient health insurance company
If the check was issued nine months earlier
If the check is written to the patient
If the check is postdated
33
How should a clinical MA handle office mail upon opening it
Place it on any providers desk
Attach the envelope to all letters
Initial all letters
Arrange it by first, second, or third class
34
What is the correct position for patient? Who is having a Pap smear?
Lithotomy
Knee chest
Trendelenberg
Supine
35
During sputum collection, what should a patient do before coughing up the specimen?
Exhale deeply
Take a deep breath
Drink fluids
Hold their breath
36
A patient has a possible corneal abrasion and needs a referral which specialty is a physician that deals with eye injury
Optician
Oncologist
Optometrist
Ophthalmologist
37
What patient position position is preferred when drawing blood from a patient with a history of syncope
Patient is standing during the procedure
Patient is lying down in a supine position
Patient’s arm is in a downward position
Patient’s head is placed between the knees
38
For how long should pressure be applied to any puncture site for a patient who is undergoing antiquate therapy
At least 25 minutes
At least 1 minute
At least 15 minutes
At least 5 minutes
39
A patient has been taking aspirin for arthritis which of the following is most likely to be affected by it
Blood culture results
Bleeding time
Blood culture collection
Glucose time
40
Which of the following is the most common means of transmitting pathogens
Coughing
Blood transfusions
Ingesting food
Touching
41
When scheduling patients which of the following method allows for patients to be seen on a first come first serve basis
Wave
Cluttering
Open hours
Stream
42
What region of the arm is most commonly used when drawing blood
Popliteal
Plantar metacarpal
Anti-cubital fossa
Dorsal metacarpal
43
In ECG, what is the lead center of a heart to the positive pole of the left leg?
III
AVR
II
AVF
44
What is the name of the phenomenon when the heart starts beating very quickly and a patient is aware of their heartbeat
Palpitation
Hemoptysis
Bradycardia
Ectopic Beat
45
Which of the following is the most accurate way to obtain an infants head circumference
Bring the tape measure around the head, above the ears, until it meets
Wrap a tape measure below the infants ears, with one mark against forehead
Place infant in the prone position with tape measure below infants ears
Hold the tape measure around head below infants eyebrows
46
Which of the following is an example of CPT code?
99202
I10
401.94
V23.2
47
What is difference between amount charged by provider and amount paid by an insurance company
Adjustment
Unsecured debt
Refund
Insufficient fund
48
What equipment is appropriate for a blood draw in a patient with narrow vessels
Standard Vacutainer with a 16 gauge needle
Straight syringe needle
Butterfly needle with a regular vacucontainer
Butterfly needle with a straight syringe
49
When a patient arrived at the clinic, MA check them in without looking up after the patient left the negative review
Smiling and giving the patient eye contact
Staring at patients while speaking
Calling patients by name and confirming the reason of their appointment
Announcing the patients arrival over the intercom
50
What is the correct water temperature for an ear irrigation?
Hot
As warm as the patient can tolerate
Room temperature
Cold
51
Sodium citrate is the addictive in what color tube
Careen
Lavender
Light blue
Red
52
What is required to perform a hand antisepsis?
Medicated towels for drying clean hands
Gel based creams after the routine hand wash
Anti-microbial
Scrub brushes
53
A clinical MA is preparing a tray for a PAP smear, which of the following items is mandatory
Intrauterine device
Vaginal Speculum
Sterile gloves
Gauze
54
How often should a patient demographic and insurance information be updated
Once a year
Every six months
Every three months
Every appointment
55
If a laboratory test requires serum, which the container tube is the tube of choice
Yellow
Black
Lavender
Red and grey (tiger tube
56
MA is mixing a bleach cleaning solution, what is the proper ratio of bleach to water?
1:5
1:10
1:1
1:20
57
Which of the following drug administration routes is the most appropriate for a patient who has nausea and vomiting
Rectal
Nasal
Sublingual
Buccal
58
What instructions are given to a patient who has been prescribed Buccal medication
Place the medication between the lower teeth and cheek
Place the medication under the tongue
Chew the medication and swallow it
Dissolve the medication and water and drink it
59
What type of bandages is used to dress wounds on fingers
4x4 Gauze
Tube gauze
Cravat bandage
Circular bandage
60
A group of obstetric follow up patients are scheduled for same time slot. What is the name of this scheduling technique
Open access scheduling
Cluster scheduling
Wave scheduling
Modified wave scheduling
61
What is recommended diet for a patient with high levels of HDL and LDL?
Low cholesterol
High iron
Low salt
Diabetic
62
Which test can reveal the presence of blood in a patient stool
Rapid streptococcus
Fecal occult
Hemoglobin
Ova parasite stool
63
Which drug is used as an anticoagulant
Warfarin (Coumadin)
Digoxin (Lanoxin)
Triazolam ( halcion)
Fluoxetine (Prozac)
64
What is the most common route of administration of nitroglycerin?
Intradermal
Sublingual
Suppository
Intravenous
65
When drawing blood, why are blood culture tubes filled first
To add clot activators to the tubes
To prevent cross-contamination
To preserve a serum separator
To avoid air from getting into the tube
66
What position should the patient be placed in when performing an ECG
Dorsal recumbent
Prone
Supine
Trendelenberg
67
What is a common site for a capillary puncture in infants?
Inside elbow
Top of hand
Inside wrist
Lateral side of heel
68
Which copy notation indicates that a copy of letter is being sent to another individual with recipients knowledge
Sig
Enc:
PS.
C:
69
The invoice for the monthly rent of a building where medical office is located is typically handled by which department
Compliance
Account receivable
Human resources
Accounts payable
70
What is the definition of co-insurance
Basic annual cost of healthcare insurance
Payment by insured person that will be determined by third-party insurance
Fix percentage of coverage charges paid by the insured person
Fixed payment by insured person before healthcare costs are covered
71
What time interval presented by a small box on an ECG paper
0.04 sec
0.6 sec
0.001 sec
0.5 sec
72
Why is anticoagulant additive used in evacuated test tubes?
To make blood dot
To prevent blood from clotting
To make the tube sterile
To dilute blood prior to testing
73
What manual provides medical staff with guidance on job related processes
Procedures manual
Provider manual
PDR manual
SDS manual
74
When requesting a lab report from a facility, what information must be provided in order to identify patient?
Name and date of birth
Address and work phone number
Cell phone number and email address
Maiden name and SSN
75
Which behavior is an example of integrity?
Completing job duties as assigned in a timely manner
Reporting to work with a positive attitude and outlook
Acknowledging one’s mistakes
Asking for help with difficult assignments or tasks
76
What is the name for an interval between exposure to infection and appearance of first symptom?
Incubation period
Means of transmission period
Incarnation period
Active period
77
What tube should be used for glucose testing?
Gray
Lavender
Red
Light blue
78
What color code of an evacuated tube inhibits glycolysis
Red
Green
Pink
Gray
79
Which of the following procedures is appropriate for preparing blood and other infectious materials for transport?
Decontaminating the hazardous waste container
Relabeling containers provided for waste
Placing materials in leak proof container during collection
Freezing the materials before transport
80
MA must draw blood from patient using their right hand, b/c no other site is available. What is appropriate equipment
Straight needle
Butterfly needle
Syringe
Lancet
81
Which agency regulates the controlled substances act
SWAT
DEA
OSHA
AIRS
82
MA recorded a head circumference of 37 inches instead of 37 cm. How should this area be corrected?
Use white out and write over it with the correct information
Draw a single line through error, initial strikeout, and correct error
Write over the error
Notify the provider before an examination begins
83
Ventilator associated pneumonia is what type of infection
opportunistic
Nosocomial
Acute
Latent
84
What blood test requires the use of a green top evacuated tube
Blood bank compability test
Wright stain test
Blood culture
Stat chemistry blood test
85
What info must be provided to patient when instructing them on daily water requirements
Drinking 7 to 10 glasses of water is recommended
Water is essential only when an illness is present
Water is needed only when physically active or exercising
Drinking coffee or soda can be a replacement for drinking water
86
Which of the following can make it difficult to collect blood in elderly patients
Firmly anchored veins
Thickened dermal layer
Loss of skin elasticity
Decreased mobility
87
What are pathogens?
Normal bacteria Found On Skin
Microorganisms that Li in soil
Microbes that can cause disease
Communicable Microorganisms
88
Which of the following is one of the six standardized elements found on product labels of a chemical product
Patient date
Product inspection date
Product inspector’s name
Picograms
89
A MA is performing a capillary puncture on patient, prior to stick. Patient asks why she needs to rub her hands together
It distracts from the procedure
It brings blood to the surface
It increases blood flow
It decreases the amount of pain
90
What is a good example of a clinical MA showing accountability?
Recording incorrect results in a patient’s file and making corrections
Discussing a patient who is being very rude in waiting room with coworkers
Taking responsibility for immediately reporting error with lab work
Notifying supervisor about autoclave machine they had broken by accident
91
MA is working on a patient’s chart on their computer. They need to step away from their desk. What must they do before?
Let their colleagues know when they will be back
Ask a colleague to finish the patient’s chart and shut down the computer
Make sure the phone is not ringing
Close the patient’s chart and lock their computer screen
92
Which rhythm listed below is not considered dysrhythmia
Ventricular tachycardia
Sinus rhythm
Sinus bradycardia
Atrial tachycardia
93
What does practicing good daily hygiene and dressing appropriate show to an employer?
Loyalty
Growth
Professionalism
Reliability
94
What drug prevents the action of another drug or chemical?
Narcotic
Antagonist
Trade
Synergist
95
What is the active listening for? Sounds made by internal organs that is used to make a medical diagnosis.
Palpation
Auscultation
Percussion
Menstruation
96
Which of the following cannot be handled by a clinical MA
Patient requesting emergency medical advice
New patient and return appointments
Whether or not a physician is in a certain health plan
Directions to the facility
97
Which of the following should be provided to the patient post surgical procedure
Wound care instructions
Explanation of benefits
Billing information
Directions to the lab
98
While pt hematocrit tube is spinning. Ma performs hemoglobin test. Hemoglobin is 15g/dL. What is hematocrit value
45%
5g/dl
5%
45 g/dl
99
Which of the following approaches is considered the best regarding a patient who does not speak English
Allow patient to bring a family member or friend to translate
Ask another patient to translate
Allow patient to use an online translator as means of communication
Request a professional medical translator for the patient
