MA 101 Week 2 Quiz
A pt has a fever of high temp that comes and goes. This is termed as what kind of fever? A: Continuous B: Remittent C: Afebrile D: Intermittent
D: Intermittent
Which of the following health care delivery models emphasizes patient's involvement in organizing their own health care? A: Hospice B: Home health agency C: Accountable care organization (ACO's) D: Patient-centered medical home(PCMH)
D: Patient-centered medical home(PCMH)
A medical assistant should recognize and report to the provider that which of the following pt's has an apical pulse rate outside of the expected reference range? A: A 6 week old infant who has a heart rate of 80/min B: A 60-year old pt who has a heart rate of 80/min C: A 16-year old pt who has a heart rate of 80/min D: A 6-year old child who has a heart rate at 80/min
A: A 6 week old infant who has a heart rate of 80/min
When measuring a patient's respiratory rate, which of the following actions should the medical assistant take to ensure an accurate reading? A: Count the respirations while the patient thinks his pulse is being obtained B: Instruct the patient to breathe normally while you count his breathes C: Count the respirations for 15 seconds and multiply by 2 D: Instruct the patient to take deep breaths while obtaining his pulse
A: Count the respirations while the patient thinks his pulse is being obtained
A patient who uses a wheelchair arrives at the office for an appointment and is visibly upset. Which of the following methods should the medical assistant use to establish positive therapeutic communication with the patient? A: Face the patient at eye level. B: Speak in a quiet voice C: Hold the patient's hand D: Maintain a closed posture
A: Face the patient at eye level.
A medical assistant obtains an evaluated blood pressure reading from a visibly upset pt. Which of the following actions should the assistant take? A: Recheck the blood pressure after a few minutes B: Perform orthostatic blood pressure C: Use palpatory method for blood pressure D: Measure blood pressure at the wrist
A: Recheck the blood pressure after a few minutes
A medical assistant should recognize that the need for spontaneity and creativity belongs in which of the following levels in Maslow's hierarchy of needs? A: Self-actualizatoin B: Love & Belonging C: Esteem D: Physiological
A: Self-actualizatoin
A patient-centered medical home (PCMH) has five core functions and attributes. Which of the following features is included in those functions? A: Ambulatory services B: Comprehensive care C: Electronic health records incentives D: Affordable health care
B: Comprehensive care
Which of the following methods of taking a pt's temp poses a risk of exposure to a bloodborne pathogens? A: Oral B: Rectal C: Temporal D: Axillary
B: Rectal
A medical assistant is approached by a patient who is angry and yelling. Which of the following actions should the assistant take? A: Display emotion B: Remain calm C: Avoid apologizing D: Speak loudly
B: Remain calm
Which of the following should the medical assistant recognize as a goal of patient-centered care? A: To increase the likelihood of hospitalization for chronic disorders B: To include patients and family in team communication C: To restrict the accessibility of face-to-face services D: To improve the insurance coverage of services
B: To include patients and family in team communication
A medical assistant observes a pt with his arms crossed tightly across his chest and leaning back in his chair. The medical assistant should identify these behaviors as indications that the pt is feeling which of the following? A: Receptive B: Empathetic C: Angry D: Embarrassed
C: Angry
A medical assistant obtains the following VS from an adult pt: BP 110/70 mm Hg, temp 38.3 C(100.9 F), pulse rate 106/min, respiratory rate 22/min. Which of the following is the correct summary of these findings? A: Blood pressure elevated and respirations slightly increased. Pt is febrile and heart rate is tachycardic B: Blood pressure elevated and respirations slightly increased. Pt is afebrile and heart rate is tachycardic C: Blood pressure stable and respirations slightly increased. Pt is febrile and heart rate is tachycardic D: Blood pressure stable and respirations slightly increased. Pt is afebrile and heart rate is tachycardic
C: Blood pressure stable and respirations slightly increased. Pt is febrile and heart rate is tachycardic
A provider has prescribed a pulse oximetry reading on a pt. Which of the following is an acceptable way for the medical assistant to obtain this reading? A: Tape the probe to the pt's wrist B: Position the probe within 2 inches of the pt's heart C: Clip the probe to the pt's earlobe D: Place the probe on the dorsal side of the pt's chest
C: Clip the probe to the pt's earlobe
From which area of the body should a medical assistant obtain a body temp using a temporal artery thermometer? A: Rectum B: Tympanic membrane C: Forehead D: Armpit
C: Forehead
A medical assistant should consider which of the following info when selecting the appropriate cuff size for a patient to obtain an accurate blood pressure? A: Oxygen level B: Gender C: Weight D: Age
C: Weight
A pt informs a medical assistant that she is declining the prescribed chemotherapy treatment due to concerns about side effects. Which of the following responses by the assistant is appropriate? A: Insist the pt proceed with treatment and contact next of kin B: Report the pt's noncompliance to her ins company for conflict of resolution C: Inform the pt that she will be discharged if she refuses treatment D: Restate the pt's concerns and ask a clarifying question
D: Restate the pt's concerns and ask a clarifying question
When a medical assistant is taking a pt's blood pressure, which of the following Korotoff sounds represents the systolic blood pressure? A: Soft & muffled B: Swooshing C: Faint & pulsing D: Tapping
D: Tapping
Which of the following is used to indicate homeostasis in the body? A: Height B: Weight C: Pulse oximetry D: Vital signs
D: Vital signs
Psychology is the study of the mind and behavior? True or False?
True