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NHA Final Test #1b
NHA Final Test #1b
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1
Which of the following is the purpose of monthly financial reconciliation?
To ensure financial records match information provided on bank statement
To ensure the practice does not get audited by the IRS
To ensure pt's are paying the medical practice in a timely manner
To ensure all insurance claims are filled in a timely manner
2
A pt. receives a referral to an oncologist. Which of the following types of office visit is this considered?
Surgical visit
Established patient
Consultation-office
Inpatient visit
3
Caused by atherosclerosis, a buildup of plaque in the walls of arteries
Peripheral artery disease
Coronary microvascular disease
Coronary heart disease
Carotid artery disease
4
Which of the following preventative screening tests is recommended for a patient who is 45 years old?
bone density
Dilated eye exam
lung cancer screening
pap smear
5
When preparing a patient to wear a Holter monitor or a Zoll Patch instruct the patient
depress the event marker for significant symptoms
remove the monitor when exercising
remove the monitor from the case when going to bed
avoid using an electric blanket during monitoring
6
Which of the following strategies demonstrates empathy when a MA is interacting with a pt. who is upset?
Interacting near the patient
Limiting the amount of information disclosed to the patient
Using closed-ended questions
Exhibiting active listening skills
7
Which of the following is a component of a patient's electronic health record (EHR)?
Laboratory test results
Electronic claim denials
Compiled list of patients
Insurance credentialing information
8
The MA should recognize that spots or stains on instruments that were in an autoclave are caused by
improperly cleaning the chamber in the autoclave
mineral deposits from the tap water
exposure to a hard chemical
damp linens
9
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
10
A provider has ordered hematology testing for a pt. Which of the following tube colors should the MA use?
Light blue
Red
Lavender
Gold
11
Most detailed test to det. atherosclerosis, cardiomyopathy, congenital heart disease, heart failure, and an aneurysm
Transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE)
Thransthoracic echocardiogram (TTE)
Doppler Ultrasound
Cardiac Catheterization
12
Which of the following is important when selecting codes to ensure accurate reimbursement for a patient's visit?
Avoid selecting ICD-10-CM codes
Medical necessity is supported
Avoid selecting CPT codes
Codes for the pt's previous illnesses are selected
13
The MA is reviewing patient's history, patient has a healing fracture of the distal femur. Where would that be located?
just above the knee
just below the shoulder
just above the elbow
just below the hip
14
When entering a new patient appointment, which of the following is an appropriate amount of time to block?
30 minutes
60 min
80 minutes
15 minutes
15
Which of the following is the term for the allergy test that involves small injections just under the skin?
Patch test
Percutaneous test
Radioallergosorbent (RAST) test
Intradermal test
16
The assistant should recognize that which of the following is the purpose of epinephrine in the local anesthetic?
to increase bleeding at site
to calm the patient
to reduce bleeding at the site
to increase bloodflow
17
A Zio Patch is worn for how long?
14 days
4 hours
24-48 hours
30 days
18
Which of the following is an example of involuntary movement that can lead to somatic tremor artifact on EKG?
talking to assistant
shivering due to coldness
chewing gum
supporting arms on adjacent table
19
A patient has a forward, rounded curvature of the thoracic spine. This is described as:
Scoliosis
Subluxation
Kyphosis
Lordosis
20
A patient who has night blindness might be experiencing which the following vitamin deficiencies?
Vitamin K
Vitamin D
Vitamin A
Vitamin E
21
Angle for a venipuncture?
60
90
15
45
22
Which of the following should occur after exposure to chemicals in the eye?
Flush the eye for 3 min
Flush the eye for 15 min
Flush the eye for 5 min
Flush the eye for 1 min
23
Which of the following is the lay term that can be used in the place of the medical term "urticaria"
Scabies
Pediculosis
Hives
Wart
24
When performing a first aid procedure to control bleeding of a wound, which action should the MA take first?
Suture the wound
Don gloves
Flush the wound with sterile water
Apply layers of sterile gauze
25
Which of the following manifestations should the medical assistant expect with CHF?
Headaches
Palpitations
Chest pain
Shortness of breath
26
Allergy testing that involves applying an allergen to the skin to help detect delayed allergic reactions?
radioallergosorbent testing
percutaneous testing
intradermal testing
patch testing
27
The varicella virus is transferred through which of the following modes of transmission?
Vector-borne
Foodborne
Airborne
Bloodborne
28
What action should the MA take when preparing a patient for Holter Monitor or a Zio Patch?
wash the patient's skin with soap and water prior to electrode placement
vigorously dry the patient's skin prior to electrode or patch placement
apply the electrodes while the patient is standing
ensure tension is on the lead wires after electrodes are placed
29
A Holter monitor is worn for how long?
30 days
4 hours
5 days
24-48 hours
30
Which should the medical assistant obtain from an insurance company prior to performing an outpatient surgery?
Explanation of benefits
Preauthorization
Referral
Remittance advice
31
Which of the following is the lay term that can be used in the place of the medical term "verrucae"?
Pediculosis
Scabies
Wart
Hives
32
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hich of the following types of shock involves an excessive loss of blood or other bodily fluids?
Neurogenic Shock
Anaphylactic shock
Hypovolemic shock
Cardiogenic Shock
33
A condition where the lower back (lumbar spine) has an exaggerated inward curve, also known as swayback:
Kyphosis
Subluxation
Lordosis
Scoliosis
34
Which of the following components of a business letter contains the conveyed message to the receiver?
Body of letter
Copy notation
Subject line
Reference line
35
Which of the following is the lay term that can be used in the place of the medical term "lice"
Pediculosis
Hives
Wart
Scabies
36
What action should the MA take when performing a fecal occult blood test using a guaiac card?
Add the developing reagent onto the stool specimen
Interpret a blue color as a positive result
Read the test results after 5 minutes
Smear a thick layer of stool onto the test card window
37
A provider places a sharps container in the linen hamper by mistake. Which of the following actions should the MA take?
Disinfect the contents of the linen hamper with bleach.
Dispose of the linen hamper's contents as a biohazard.
Prepare a report for OSHA.
Allow the biomedical waste company to sort accordingly.
38
When coaching a patient, which of the following is an example of disease prevention?
Providing a pt. with info about annual diabetic eye exams
Providing an instructional video based on the patient home healthcare appts
Providing instructions about effective hand washing
Providing hands-on instruction about how to check blood glucose levels
39
Which of the following routes for taking a patient's temperature is the most accurate?
Oral
Rectal
Axillary
Temporal
40
AKA coronary angiogram-examines the heart and blood vessels to diagnose and treat heart conditions ie: clogged arteries
Transesophageal echocardiogram
Thransthoracic echocardiogram
Doppler Ultrasound
Cardiac Catheterization
41
How are scabies spread?
Saying hello to the person next to you
Holding hands on a walk
Sitting in class
Someone coughs on you
42
Procedure that open a coronary artery using balloon angioplasty.
Transesophageal echocardiogram
Doppler Ultrasound
Transthoracic echocardiogram
Cardiac Catheterization
43
Greenish-yellow urine is a sign of:
Bile duct obstruction
Dehydration
Food or dye
Infection
44
W
hich of the following types of shock occurs when the heart can't pump enough blood to the body?
Anaphylactic shock
Cardiogenic Shock
Hypovolemic shock
Neurogenic Shock
45
Which of the following conditions involves an overload of iron in the body?
Hemochromatosis
Hemolysis
Histoplasmosis
Homeostasis
46
Which of the following techniques should a MA use to put a 7 year old at ease prior to administer an injection?
Tell the child the procedure will not hurt
Show the child the needles that will be used
Explain the procedure in simple steps
Use medical terminology when discussing the procedure w/ the child
47
Angle for an intramuscular injection
30
45
90
15
48
Which of the following conditions places the patient at the highest risk for stroke or transient-ischemic attack?
Coronary heart disease
Coronary microvascular disease
Peripheral artery disease
Carotid artery disease
49
Which of the following sterilization methods is being used with an autoclave device?
moist heat
ultraviolet light
dry heat
ionizing radiation
50
A holter monitor
is worn from 24-48 hours
Is worn around the waist or neck
is worn up to 14 days
has not external wires or leads
51
Which of the following individual diversity factors may result in a patient's bias toward receiving medical treatment?
Religion
Gender
Age
Language
52
Allergy testing: injecting a small amount of a suspected allergen into the skin to det. if the person is allergic to it
patch testing
percutaneous testing
intradermal testing
radioallergosorbent testing
53
What is the MA's priority action when handling a call from a pt. who's upset about a prescription refill?
Place the caller on hold and get the doctor
Defend the actions and let the pt. know why these actions were taken
Get the caller off the phone to avoid further negative interaction
Stay calm and talk to client in an empathetic tone
54
When collecting demographic info from a new pt. which of the following ways can a patient provide this information?
NPP (Notice of Privacy Practices)
Patient portal
Claim form
Health information exchage
55
A medical assistant is composing business correspondence using the simplified letter style. Which feature should be used
a subject line in all capital letters
Center aligned dateline and salutation
a complimentary closing
Indented paragraphs in the body of the letter
