The main purpose of PPE is to:

provide employee a barrier against infection

conforming to moral standards of right behavior or a rule conduct

Which of the following is correct regarding contact transmission

involves contaminated instruments, needles, and contaminated hands.

Medical facilities go through a process of accreditation. Why is it important to both a facility and for the patient’s?

Helps the community know that the facility has met or exceeded standards

Which agency regulates Controlled Substance Act?

DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration)

which of the following is not true regarding HIPAA laws

few boundaries are set on the use & release of health records

What choice is a typical educational topic for elderly patients to prevent disease

annual flu & pneumonia vaccination information

Important information a patient should know about immunization's would be that:

They are prophylactics Against deadly diseases

hypotension is defined as

systolic pressure below 90 and diastolic pressure below 60mmHg

When a medical assistant witnesses a patient signature what information is being verified

the patients identity and signaturep

Which of these laws protects you from exposure to bloodborne pathogens & other body fluids in the workplace?

Occupational Safety and Health Act

Coordination's of benefits means that

services are coordinated between the primary & secondary patient insurances

What is SOAP an acronym for?

Subjective, objective, assessment, plan

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1
When the body has had adequate rest and no food for at least 12 hours, it is said to be in:
Hemostasis
Basal state
Steady state
Homeostasis
2
The main purpose of PPE is to:
help protect a professional appearance
protects clothes
provide employee a barrier against infection
prevent infection transmissions to the patient
3
A 24 hour specimen would be an example of
morning specimen
timed specimen
postprandial specimen
clean catch specimen
4
ethics is
A structure examination of how should behave
viewpoint of a system of values, general beiefs and attitudes
abstinence from any harm
conforming to moral standards of right behavior or a rule conduct
5
The interval between exposure to infection and the appearance of the first symptom.
Latent Period
Infectious Period
Growth Period
Incubation Period
6
Mr. Smith is suffering from enlargement of the bones in his skull, hands and feet, name his condition
acromegaly
Diabetes Mellitus
Cushing's Syndrome
Addison's Disease
7
Which of the following BP readings is classified as hypertension, stage 1
116/78 mm Hg
130/88 mm Hg
200/110 mm Hg
147/96 mm Hg
8
All gestures do not mean the same thing in all cultures. what gesture would be considered acceptable by most people?
warm smile
direct eye contact
not of the head
pointing a finger
9
When a blood pressure cuff is deflated, the last tapping sound is the_________________?
pulse
diastolic
mean arterial
systolic
10
Which of the following is correct regarding contact transmission
pathogens transferred by mosquitos, flies, rats
involve transmission of pathogen remain suspended in air for long period
involves contaminated instruments, needles, and contaminated hands.
involves the transfer of pathogens by food
11
Medical facilities go through a process of accreditation. Why is it important to both a facility and for the patient’s?
It allows a facility to charge more
It is required in order for a facility to bill its patients
Helps the community know that the facility has met or exceeded standards
It provides better marketing of services
12
Which agency regulates Controlled Substance Act?
DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration)
IRS
OSHA
SWAT
13
which of the following is not true regarding HIPAA laws
patients have more control over their medical records
few boundaries are set on the use & release of health records
patients can make informed choices regarding their personal health info use
violators are held accountable of patient privacy right become compromised
14
the body organ targeted by HBV is the
HCG
liver
supine
synergistic
15
Which of the following types of gloves can be decontaminated and reused if they show no signs of deterioration after use
Utility
Disposable
Sterile
Examination
16
A round raised skin lesion with itching that is a positive sign of reaction to allergy testing is a :
Fatty tissue
Nodule
Wheal
Vesicle
17
What choice is a typical educational topic for elderly patients to prevent disease
sterile technique used in the medical practice
the location of the patients public health resources
annual flu & pneumonia vaccination information
health anti-aging skin care techniques
18
MSDS information includes:
table of chemical elements
information on competitor products
general emergency information
product manufactureing conditions
19
Important information a patient should know about immunization's would be that:
They are not necessary if quality infection control is maintained
They are known to cause autism
They can unintentionally give the recipient a disease
They are prophylactics Against deadly diseases
20
muscles that act on the knee joint exhibit two actions
auscultation
exposure to pathogens
flexion and extension
lavender topped tubes
21
A fluctuating fever that returns to or below baseline then increases again is?
Continuous
Remittent
Onset
Intermittent
22
what is the normal adult pulse?
60/120 beats/min
40/60 beats/min
90/120 beats/min
60/100 beats/min
23
hypotension is defined as
no measurable systolic pressure
systolic pressure below 90 and diastolic pressure below 60mmHg
systolic pressure above 150 mmHg & diastolic pressure above 90mmHg
systolic pressure of 129mmHg & diastolic pressure of 80mmHg
24
When a medical assistant witnesses a patient signature what information is being verified
patient diagnosis
the patients identity and signaturep
patients willingness to pay the balance
the patients identity
25
A murmur is an abnormal sound that may indicate
Brochial asthma
Stroke
Intestinal obstruction
Valvular heart disease
26
Which of these laws protects you from exposure to bloodborne pathogens & other body fluids in the workplace?
Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act
Good Samaritan Act
Occupational Safety and Health Act
Americans with Disability Act
27
an order issued by the court to obtain evidence is called a
deposition
remand
interrogation
subpoena
28
A structure that composed of two or more tissue types is called?
neuron
organ
tissue
cell
29
Complete destruction of all forms of microbial life
sterilization
sanitization
disinfection
germicide
30
In which stage of infection would a patient be presenting with a complaint of malaise?
Incubation
Prodromal
Acute
Convalescent
31
Which family member would not be included in the family medical history?
Parents
Cousins
Siblings
Grandparents
32
A patient arrives at the urgent care with nausea. She begins to vomit bright, red blood. What PPE is most appropriate?
Face shield and glasses
Gown and gloves
Gown, booties, gloves
Gloves, face shield and gown
33
Instruments that touch only the healthy intact skin should be-
Medical asepsis
Sanitized
Sterile
Clean
34
When a blood pressure cuff is deflated, the first tapping sound is
Systolic
Diastolic
Pulse
Mean arterial
35
Coordination's of benefits means that
the codes used are coordinated between procedure and diagnostic codes
the physician & patient coordinate health care costs & codes
secondary insurance is always filed the primary
services are coordinated between the primary & secondary patient insurances
36
1. Demerol 75 mg, IM, every 4 hours, as needed for severe pain, is what type of medication order?
stat
routine
prn
single
37
Which of the following terms describes the act of listening for sounds made by internal organs to aid in the diagnosis
Auscultation
Percussion
Palpation
Menstruation
38
Which is of the following is the most common means of transmitting pathogens?
Touching
Blood Transfusion
Ingesting food
Coughing
39
What is SOAP an acronym for?
Subjective, objective, assessment, plant
Subjective, objective, assessment, prescriptions
Subjective, objective, admissions, plan
Subjective, objective, assessment, plan
40
notifiable infections must be reported to
world health organization
patient physician
center for disease control
your supervisor
41
On a scale of 1-10, with 10 being the worst pain of your life, how would you describe the pain?” This is an example of?
Demanding an explanation
An open-ended question
A closed-ended question
Using a leading question
42
The person specifically trained to process and evaluate tissue samples, such as biopsies is a :
Phlebotomist
Cytologist
Histologist
Medical Technologist
43
A structure that is composed of 2 or more tissue types is called a/an?
organ
organism
cell
system
44
Scheduling structure where no appointment is needed & patients are seen in the order of arrival is called:
Open hours Scheduling
Modified-Wave Scheduling
Wave Scheduling
Clustering
45
You can contract ___ when coming in direct contact with body fluids, sexual contact, or sharing needles.
Varicella Zoster Virus
Conjuntivitis
HIV
Influenza Virus
46
Dysuria means
Dribbling urine
Painful urination
No urine
Blood in the urine
47
The part of the heart that pumps oxygenated blood out of the heart to the body is called:
Left atria
Right atria
Left ventricle
Right ventricle
48
Unit in a hospital run by physicians and experts in musculoskeletal diseases bones, muscles, joints. Identify department
oncology
obstetrics
rheumatology
opthatmology
49
The smallest structural unit of the nervous system
neuron
nephron
mitochondria
organ
50
There r many diseases that are harmful even fatal 2 children. Which condition is d most associated with mortality kid
fever
chicken pos
cough
meningitis
51
Which type of unprofessional conduct could result in a revocation of the Dr’s license?
Inappropriate patient contact
Failure to be on time in the morning
Failure to dictate the patient note
Incorrect charting
52
Most exposures to HIV in healthcare settings are the result of:
touching infected patients
splashes during surgery.
accidental needlesticks.
tainted blood transfusions
53
The latin term “res ipsa loquitur” means the thing speaks for itself. What is this in reference to?
Malpractice
Malfeasance
Disobedience
Negligence
54
Patient appointments are scheduled together by type in what scheduling method?
cluster scheduling
time-slot scheduling
wave scheduling
matrix scheduling
55
Coinsurance is calculated based on
copayment process
a percentage of a charge.
a fixed charge for each visit.
the number of policyholders in a plan.
56
Which of the following can not be handled by the medical assistant
New patient and return appointments
Whether or not a Dr is in a certain health plan
Directions to the facility
Patient requesting emergency medical advice
57
The primary function of the nervous system
A) To cleanse the blood of pathogens
A) To protect deep organs
To detect changes in the internal/external environment & respond correctly
A) To provide body support and levers for muscles action
58
At 9 AM, 3 individuals arrive as walk-ins with various illnesses; you need to decide who wil be seen first.
Triage
Appointment Scheduling
Patient Registration
Phone Screening
59
Revealing information about patients without consent unless otherwise required by law is called?
Genetic manipulation
Breach of Confidentiality
Conflict of Interest
Bioethics
60
The federal government sponsors a healthcare insurance for those specifically over the age of 65 called:
Medicaid
AETNA
TRICARE
Medicare
61
Which mode of infection transmission occurs from touching contaminated lines
airborne
droplet
vehicle
direct
62
Entrance, ramps widened restrooms and braille signs are just a few of the requirements of this act
American with disabilitites act
cival rights act
clinical laboratory improvement act
equal employment opportunities commission
63
The physician prescribes a buccal medication. The medical assistant should instruct the patient to:
Place the medication between the lower teeth and cheek
Dissolve the medication in water and drink it
Chew the medication and swallow it
Place the medication under the tongue
64
A tympanic temperature is taken
under the armpit
in the rectum
in the ear
under the tongue
65
A baby's pulse and respirations are:
Not significantly different than an adult
The same as an adults
Faster than an adults
Slower than an adults
66
Choose the most appropriate way for all employees to understand their regarding emergencies?
The office should have a written plan of response all employees to follow
The office staff should attend classes at the local community college
The physician explains everyone's role when they are hired
A company should provide instruction on how to handle emergencies
67
While taking a patient’s medical history for active tuberculosis, what type of PPE is required?
gloves
Mask
lab coat
goggles
68
PHI stands for?
Protected History Informant
Personal History Information
Protected Health Information
Past Health Information
69
The phys.prescribed penicillin for a patient with a known allergy,& the pt died as a result of this action.wat type of..
Magnificence
Abandonment
Malfeasance
Malpractice
70
patient has a possible corneal abrasion and need referral. Which specialty is a physician that deals with eye injury/dis
ophthalmologist
oncologist
optometrist
optician
71
The function unit of the kidney is?
Ureter
Loop of Henle
Nephron
Collecting Tubule
72
The number of the vertebrae within the thoracic region is:
10
5
7
12
73
All pathogens are:
normal flora found on the skin
communicable microorganisms.
microorganisms that live in soil.
microbes that can cause disease.
74
A female patient came into the ER due to vaginal bleeding, what is the name of the instrument used to hold open the wall
hemostat
speculum
forceps
retractor
75
A patient has00 chest pain and shortness of breath. Which position is best to help him breathe better?
Supine
Lithotomy
Fowler’s
Prone
76
The hormone that triggers the body's reaction in fight or flight is called
epinephrine
cortisol
thyroxin
ACTH
77
A quantitative test is one that:
Tests for the presence and amount of substance in sample
Test that presents the amount of chemicals
None
Test that presents the amount of drugs in system
78
A routine hand wash procedure uses plain soap to remove soil and transient bacteria. Handantisepsis requires the use of
Medicated towels for drying clean hands
Scrub brushes
Gel-based cream after the routine hand wash
Antimicrobial soap
79
A patient has an oral temperature of 104 degrees Fahrenheit. The medical term for this is:
Pyuria
Pyrexia
Hyperpyrexia
Purulent
80
which of the following refers to the process of determining how long a patient balance has been outstanding
accounts payable
balance due
account receivable ratio
account aging
81
Mr. Matthews called the office to get the test results for his wife, Martha. What should the medical assistant do?
Tell Mr.Matthews the test results
Tell Mr.Matthews that you cannot release the information
✅the medical record to see if Mr.Matthews is authorized 2 have this infor..
✅ 2 see if Mr.Matthew’s is rlly Martha’s husband-if so release information
82
What is the name of the layer or sac that surrounds the heart?
myocardium
epicardium
pericardium
83
any time an employee in a medical office is injured a/an _____ must be completed as soon as possible
patient history sheet
call the ER
HIPAA form
incident report
84
Defamation through spoken words:
Slander
Empathy
Libel
Sympathy
85
An optional health benefit program offered to people who are signing up for social security benefits is
medicaid
Medicare Part B
medicare part A
champus
86
A patient weighs 83.9 kg how many pounds does the patient weigh?
200 lbs
175.8 lbs
250 lbs
185 lbs
87
When a patient fails to show up for their appointment the event must be
Written on a no show log
Erased from schedule
Monetarily charged to the patient
Documented in the patients chart
88
when a patient presents with a temperature of 100 degree F this would be classified as:
normal
low grade fever
sub normal
hyperpyrexia
89
The hormone tested for in pregnancy test is:
HCG
Progesterone
Estrogen
TSH
90
You must schedule a patient for a mammogram. What special instructions will you provide to the patient?
Inform the patient to not wear deodorant, lotion or powder
Inform the patient to not wear a bra
Inform the patient to arrive 1 hour prior to appoint time
Inform the patient to have nothing to eat or drink for 12 hours prior
91
In which form are you likely to see a diagnosis code, a procedural code and a charge?
A reconciliation form
A day sheet
An encounter form
A bank statement
92
muscles that act on the knee joint exhibit two actions
lavender topped tubes
auscultation
flexion and extension
exposure to pathogens
93
What organs are considered accessory to digestion?
appendix, liver and kidney
pancreas, gall bladder and rectum
stomach, small and large intestines
liver, gall bladder and pancreas
94
The Privacy Rule gives patients the right to:
access an ex spouse's medical record
access their medical record
refuse treatment
sue the doctor
95
What is another name for the duty to meet reasonable expectations of patients?
to do no harm
fidelity
beneficence
nonmalfeasance
96
What is the function of the large intestine/colon?
Secretes saliva/initiates the breakdown of carbohydrate
Regulates elimination of faeces
Store & concentrates bile & releases it in small intestines
Absorbs water and electrolytes to form feces
97
What organ's main function is to eliminate water and excess waste products
gall bladder
kidneys
intestines
liver
98
the patient information sheet contains
tests for the presence and amount of substance in sample
hematopoiesis
pt personal and insurance information?
percentage of charge
99
A pulse site used to measure blood pressure is:
Radial
Popliteal
Brachial
Temporal
100
What does HIPAA stands for?
Health Insurance Portable and Accountable
Health Insurance Probability and Accounting
Health Insurance Portabability and Accountabilities
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability

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