Final Exam Study Guide

AutoCyte, a new liquid-based form of Pap testing, involves collecting the sample with a

During a proctologic examination, the ____ permit(s) removing a tissue sample for examination.

Why might a female MA be asked to remain in the room when a patient is being examined by a male provider?

​Which part of the physical examination would address visual acuity?

The CSV-1000 is a screening method for:

Vital signs do not indicate the

Which of these statements about pain is correct?

Which of the following is not one of the methods a provider will use during a CPE?

You should never use your ____ to measure pulse rate

When you assist a patient into the stirrups during a gynecological exam, you are helping her get into what position.

Which of the following statements is true regarding permission to release a patient's medical information?

During the complete physical exam (CPE), you will:

A pulse oximetry reading of _________ percent or higher is considered normal.

Which type of thermometer is also known as an aural thermometer?

When a patient expires in the office, who is typically notified to pick up the body for postmortem examination?

Your goals during the in-person screening include identifying all but which of the following?

Which of the following is an objective statement?

The relaxation phase of blood pressure is known as

When scheduling patients for vital capacity tests, it is important to advise them to:

When patients have heat exhaustion, they:

Female patients can typically get a Pap test from

What test is used to evaluate patients suspected of having pulmonary insufficiency

When using a Snellen chart, the child

The rarest form of color blindness is _____, which means that the person cannot distinguish the color blue.

What do the two Ds in CHEDDAR stand for?

A faster than normal rate of respiration is known as:

Before every patient enters the examination room, you must ensure that the room is all but which of the following?

The ____ will probably be the main person with whom a patient interacts prior to the examination.

A Pap test should be scheduled _____ the menstrual period.

What is the normal oral temperature range?

When performing CPR on an infant, you should:

If a patient does not complete the health history form, you should

A patient should ____ while being weighed

The accurate measurement of height and weight is best done on a ____ scale.

A simple, noninvasive test that measures the patient’s pulse rate and oxygen saturation (SAT) level in the blood is:

How should you make a correction to an electronic medical record?

It is customary to weigh infants

When screening it is important to have a good knowledge base of

The average pulse rate of patients in their 30s and 40s is _______ beats per minute

How should you record a chief complaint (CC)?

When asking about medications, you should ask patients if they are taking

Who does a complete and accurate medical record provide legal protection for?

It is the ____ pulse that is palpated during CPR

Which of these tests is typically performed only as needed on high-risk patients?

When conducting a gynecological examination, a provider usually performs which of the following first?

​Patients may often try to compensate for the hearing loss. Which of the following is not a form of compensation?

An AED should not be used on a patient:

How many years is it required to keep medical records?

Patients over 40 should be instructed to routinely test their stool for blood every ____ to detect for colon cancer

After the health history, baseline measurements, and vital signs are done, you should do all but which of the following?

Which of the following is a sign of abuse?

What does the P stand for in a SOAP note

the eye may need to be irrigated. Which of the following would not be associated with the need to irrigate the eye?

A patient is considered legally blind if visual acuity is ____ or less in the better eye with corrective lenses.

the ear may need to be irrigated. Which of the following would be associated with the need to irrigate the ear?

Which of the following is an indication that a patient is experiencing hearing loss?

When using AutoCyte, the collection device is swished how many times in the preservative solution?

A(n) _____ is a special stethoscope used to determine the heart rate of a developing fetus.

Which of the following is a symptom of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) or hyperglycemia?

During the screening, you should

Which of the following is not a measurement commonly obtained at well-child visits?

An abdominal thrust is used to relieve an obstructed airway in adults and children over the age of:

The screening and interview commonly take place in the:

Which of the following is a symptom of neglect?

Female patients should be instructed to perform breast self-examinations:

When a Pap smear is performed, samples are taken from all but which of the following parts of the body?

When a patient goes into cardiac arrest, CPR is necessary ____ using an AED.

Which of the following is not typically obtained when taking a GYN hx, but may be required on a cytology request form

​Never give a patient information that is

The process of obtaining information from patients is called:

The Papanicolaou (Pap) technique is a cytologic screening test that detects:

Growth graphs are for children from birth to age:

The CPE can be performed for various reasons, such as:

Patients with _____ conditions should be routinely screened for color vision acuity during scheduled visits.

A normal pregnancy can range from _____ weeks.

Blood pressure readings persistently in the range of _____ indicate controlled B/P in adults up to 60 years old

Which of the following is not one of the body parts most often damaged by excessive cold?

In the HPIP (history, physical exam, impression, plan), which is considered an objective finding?

When performing an in-person screening, you should:

During a patient’s first prenatal visit, a cbc will be performed to check her ___ level and screen for infection.

What does the I in the HPIP method stand for?

The CPR procedure is easily remembered by applying the A-B-Cs. Correctly identify the A-B-C in CPR. 

A person with a temperature above normal is said to be

The ACS recommends offering women older than ____ the option of Pap screening every 5 years, plus the HPV test.

If the provider has used the abbreviation R/O, what is he referring to?

Which of the following will appear in the social history tab?

Breast lumps are most often discovered by the:

If the patient indicates he or she does not have any allergies, what would you do?

If a patient has a sprain, ice should be applied for the first ____ hours

​The medical assistant is often involved in patient education, which can include supplying information about:

A patient preparing for a Pap test should be instructed not to douche for ____ hours prior to the test.

When measuring a child’s chest circumference, the measuring tape should be placed:

Bleeding from a vein will produce:

When injuries are ____, multiple sites are usually involved and considerable medical attention is required.

The purpose of the screening is to help patients focus on their:

Which of the following is a good way to establish a relaxed environment for screening a patient?

When taking a patient’s temperature orally, the patient:

When patients return for follow-up visits, the face-to-face screening should focus on determining:

What type of burn is caused by contact with, ingestion, inhalation or injection

​Which of the following would be a subjective statement?