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Which of the following should a MA recognized as a patient transition of care
admission to a hospital
at which of the following times during a phlebotomy procedure a MA labels the tubes
after disposing of the use needle
a medical assistant is caring for patent who has tuberculosis. For which of the following transmission route should the assistant take precautions
airborne
Which of the following terms describes a microorganism ability to grow in the absence of oxygen
anaerobic
According to OSHA, how often should a facility review and update its exposure control plan at minimum?
annually
What is the recommended time Frame for well child visit after 2 years old
annually
which of the following drug classification describes medication used to lower body temperature
antipyretics
which of the following clinical situations requires a MA to apply sterile gloves
assisting in suturing
Smoking is a risk factor which of the following conditions
atherosclerosis
A MA has patient who has a PPO insurance plan. The provider would like the patient to see a cardiologist. Which of the following forms should the MA use for this request
authorization
A MA successfully obtains a prior authorization for services for a patient. The insurance will provide which of the following as confirmation
authorization number
which of the following factors increases the risk for developing Crohn's disease
family history
which of the. following techniques should a MA use to provide support to the join when applying a bandage to an ankle
figure 8
a patient blood stain a medical assistant uniform. Which of the following should the medical assistant do first
finish the procedure
which of the following areas of the body should a medical assistant used to obtain a patient temperature using a temporal artery
forehead
which of the following is a legal tort that involves deception with the intent to deprive another person of their rights
fraud
A MA is preparing to review the medication dosage and instruction for a patient who has just seen the provider. Which of the following parts of the progress note should the assistant review for information
plan of care
A MA has assistant the provider in completing a cyst removal in-office. Before the patient is release which of the following documents should the assistant give to the patient
post procedural instructions
a MA suspect that a pediatric patient is being abused. Which of the following actions is appropriate for the assistant to take
notify the provider
a MA is preparing a patient for cast application. Which of the following actions should the assistant complete before the provider begins the cast application
observe the condition of the skin
which of the following actions should a ma take when communicating with an older adult patient
observe the patients nonverbal cues indicating understanding
which of the following should be reported to the safety team to ensure the medical office is prepared for a fire
one emergency exit is available
A MA is setting up a tray for a minor procedure. Which of the following actions maintains the sterile field of the tray
opens the package away from the body
which of the following guidelines applies to sending orders for schedule 2 prescriptions
orders can be written or e prescriptions
A MA is preparing an examination room for a patient who reports ear pain and nausea. Which of the following pieces of equipment should the assistant place in the room for the examination
otoscope
A MA is obtaining pregnancy tests results for 15yo. The test is negative. To whom should the assistant provide the___
patient
Which of the following outcomes should MA expect from reinforcing teaching about a new medication treatment plan with a patient
patient compliance
what title describes a physician who specialized in the diagnoses and treatment of diseases in children
pediatrician
During a physical examination, a MA might witness the provider tapping a patient's body, usually with the fingers or a small hammer, to elicit sounds or vibratory sensation. What is the name of this examination technique
percussion
A medical assistant is preparing to place lower limb electrodes on a patient who has a left above the knee amputation. Which of the following action should the assistant take when placing the lower limb electrodes
place the left electrode on the left mid thigh, and place the right electrode on the right mid thigh
A medical assistant is assisting a provider to obtain a specimen for a papanicolaou (Pap smear) test. Which of the following actions should the assistant take?
place the patient in the lithotomy position
Where should the leads of an EKG be placed if a patient is known to have dextrocardia (condition in which the apex of the heart is oriented towards the patient's right side)
precordial (chest)
part of a medical assistant job is to inform the patient which of the following
preoperative and postoperative instructions
Which of the following should a MA obtain when a patient who has a managed care plan requires surgery
prior authorization
What is the function of hemostasis?
promotes coagulation
Which of the following tasks is the responsibility of a MA when scheduling an outpatient surgical procedures
provide the patient with specific preoperative direction
Which of the following information is needed to complete CMS-1500 form
provider's federal tax identification number
when performing surgical skin preparation, a MA should use which of the following solutions
providone iodine
Which of the following actions should MA takes when performing ear irrigation for an adult patient
pull the pinna up and back
which of the following action should a MA take when performing a capillary puncture
puncture parallel to the fingerprint
Low to mid back pain could be a sign of:
pyelonephritis
A MA is preparing the autoclave to sterilize instrument. Which of the following items is required to properly process the instrument
sterilization indicator
how should a medical assistant administer an insulin injection
sub q?
A patient reports sweating, flushed extremities, ringing in his ears and dizziness during his last blood draw. Which of the following should the MA recognize as the greatest risk for the patient while performing venipuncture
syncope
Which of the following options best completes the statement, "the ____ should be placed on a tray in the correct order the injection will be administered
syringes
A MA obtains a pulse rate of 105 min from a patient who is a marathon runner. Which of the following should the assistant documents in the patients health record
tachycardia
After the patient interview process, which of the following should the medical assistant check before exiting the exam room
that all of the equipment is working properly
Why is important to develop a rapport with a pediatric patient
the child is more likely to be cooperative during procedures
Who in the office is most likely responsible for administering immunization
the medical assistant
A MA is reinforcing teaching with a patient about medication administration in the ear. Which of the following information should the assistant include
the medication should be warmed in the hands prior to administration
A MA should identify osteomalacia as which of the following
the softening of the bone due to a vitamin D deficiency
which of the following is true when measuring head circumference
the tape measure should be wrapped above the eyebrows and ears when measuring head circumferences
Which of the following should a medical assistant use when sending out reminders to patient for their yearly appointment
tickler file
Which of the following is the purpose of measuring head circumference
to determine if normal brain development is taking place, and to screen for microcephaly and macroencephaly
which of the following a reason to perform an eye irrigation
to relive inflammation and discomfort
what is the common goal of Telehealth visits
to support the connection between doctors and their patients
which of the following office protocols meets OSHA regulations and standards
training on new safety engineered control devices is conducted annually
which of the following medication routes does a MA administer topically
transdermal
Which method of medication administration allows constant, time-release of the medication?
transdermal patch
which of the following planes divides the body into superior and inferior portions
transverse
What is the best position to place a patient in if they are experiencing critically low blood pressure?
trendelenburg
How many maneuvers are required of the patient for calculating results while performing a pulmonary function test using spirometry on a patient?
two
Which of the following terms describes a situation in which a medical assistant codes at a greater level than information
upcoding
A medical assistant is submitting an urgent referral request to an insurance company for authorization. which of the following describes how long the authorization process will take
urgent
Which of the following conditions is a cause for specimen rejection for routine urinalysis
urine specimen temperature is 23 degree celsius ( 73.4 F )
which of the following findings should a medical assistant identify as a manifestation of anaphylaxis during an intake examination
urticaria
which of the following actions should a ma take when communicating with a patient who speaks a different language than the assistant
use explanatory gestures
Proper ascetic technique includes which of the following
using an alcohol based rub in place of hand washing
Which of the following actions should a MA take during hand washing
using liquid soap and friction
When considering a site for an intramuscular injection, which of the following will be appropriate for an infant
vastus lateralis
Which of the following supplements is recommend for patient who have osteoporosis
vitamin d
A medical assistant schedules three patients to arrive at the same time for each hour of the day and each patient seen in order they arrive. Which scheduling style is the assistant using
wave
When complying with standard precautions, which of the following is an appropriate action for a medical assistant to take?
wearing goggles when processing blood specimens
the timing for a glucose tolerance test beings
when a patient finishes drinking the glucose solutions
what is the appropriate needle size for an infant, getting a vaccine
1 inch
A MA notices a patient on tomorrow's schedule has an account balance of $15. The patients copayment is $20. Which of the following amounts is the minimum that the assistant should collect from the patient on the day of the appt.
$20
which of the following is not a step to complete prior to placing an infant on a weight scale
-administer vaccine
A MA is setting up a surgical tray for a procedures. What distance from the edges of the sterile field should the assistant consider contaminated
1 inch
What is the distance between injection sites if they are used on the same thigh
1 inch
To make 100mL of a 10% bleach solution, what should the medical assistant combine?
10 mL bleach with 90 mL distilled water
A MA is obtaining a blood pressure reading from an adult patient. For which of the following readings should the assistant contact the provider
104/45 mg
A MA sustains a splash exposure to the eyes from a patients body fluids. Which of the following is the proper length of time for her to flush her eyes at an eyewash station?
15 mins
Which of the following properly documents that 2 drops of an ear medication were administered to the patient left ear at 3:00 pm
1500 ii gtt left ear
which of the following does not belong to the supplies to be gather when administering vaccines to an infant
18-gauge needle
a MA is preparing to administer IM injection to a child who weighs 50 lb. To calculate the correct dosage, the assistant should determine that which of the following is the weight of the child in Kg
22.7
Which of the following needle sizes should a MA select for an intradermal injection
25-28 gauge
A MA obtains a glucose reading from. a patient who has type 1 diabetes mellitus. For which of the following values should the assistant notify the provider immediately
30mg/dl
what is performed during a pediatric office visit, as an MA
Measurements of vital signs, height and weight, and assisting with the physical examination
To be in complaisance with HIPPA a medical assistant should ensure that which of the following statement is provided to patients
A confidentiality statement
The partner of a patient comes into the office demanding to know what the patient was seen for and why he was charged for the visit. What is the best way for the medical assistant to handle this situation when no Authorization to Release Health Information is on file?
Advise him that privacy regulations prevent releasing patient information regardless of his relationship to the patient
Which of the following forms should a MA give to a patient when medicare might not cover service or items
ABN ( advance beneficiary notice)
A provider instructs a medical assistant to refer a patient to community resource for additional statistical information following a cab surgery. To which of the following resources should the assistant refer the patient for this service
AHA American heart association
Which of the following measurements would be used to complete a growth chart?
Anthropometric
Which part of the heart is stimulated after the sinoatrial (SA) node fires?
Atrioventricular node
A MA is reinforcing teaching about a 24 hour Holter monitor test with a patient. Which of the following statement should the assistant including in the teaching
Avoid getting the electrodes wet
A medical assistant pretends to be busy rather than speak to a coworker with whom they have a conflict. The assistant is demonstration which of the following types of passive aggressive behavior
Avoidance
Which of the following laboratory tests requires a MA to follow the chain of custody protocol
BAL (blood alcohol level)
a new parent inquires about mandatory immunization for his child. To which of the following organization should the MA refer the parent
CDC, Center of disease control
Which of the following is the current universal claim form submitted for outpatient medical billing
CMS-1500
A MA is caring for a patient who reports throbbing headache and a family history for migraines. The assistant should record this information in the patient's chart as which of the following?
Chief complaint
A MA is preparing a capillary collection on a child. Which of the following factors should the assistant consider to determine whether to use the heel stick or finger stick method
Child's age
A MA is preparing a patient for an EKG. What should the assistant do if the electrodes adhesive appear to be ineffective?
Clean the skin with cavicide wipe
A patient is having a cardiac stress test an reports to the MA that she is perspiring. Which of the following actions should the assistant takes
Continue the test without interruption
Expected manifestations of CHF include shortness of breath, fatigue, and edema.
Count the respirations while the patient thinks his pulse is being obtained.
Which of the following would be described as the reversible transfer of a drug from one location to another within the body?
Distribution
Which of the following resources should a medical assistant use to obtain the outside laboratory results of a patients
EHR (electronic health record)
A MA should expect a referral to which of the following allied health professional patient who has an increased hemoglobin A1c level
Endocrinologist
Which of the following action should MA take when performing an ear irrigation
Ensure the solution is warm prior to use
Which of the following actions should a MA take to covey a friendly attitude during phone calls
Enunciate carefully
A fecal occult blood test is screening to find which of the following in a stool sample?
Erythrocytes
Where would the cardiac leads be placed if a patient has had a mastectomy on her left side?
Expected manifestations of CHF include shortness of breath, fatigue, and edema.
An influenza vaccination was ordered by the provider and performed on the patient by the medical assistant. Which of the following information should the assistant document in the patient's chart upon completion of this procedure?
Expiration date and lot number
How should a medical assistant communicate with a hearing impaired patient who is accompanied by a family member?
Get an interpreter
Escherichia coli is classified as which of the following
Gram- negative bacillus
While interviewing a patient, a medical assistant should recognized which of the following sing of possible substance abuse
erratic thought pattern
A MA is confirming that a patient is in the basal state prior to the a procedures. which of the following responses by the pat acceptable
I have not eaten anything for 12 hours
Which of the following manifestation is associated with infectious monocleuosis
extreme fatigue
After an infectious agent has infected a new host, which of the following steps is next in the cycle of infection?
Mode of transmission
A MA notes the abbreviation "NS" next to several appointments from the previous day's office schedule. Which of the following is the correct description of this abbreviation
NO SHOW
Which of the following cells account for more than 50% of white blood cells (WBC's)?
Neutrophil
The majority of a cell's DNA is located in which of the following organelles?
Nucleus
Which of the following is the first upward wave seen directly following the P wave on an EKG tracing
R wave
A provider will be performing a physical examination on a patient who has a sore throat. Which of the following supplies should the medical assistant prepare for the exam
Otoscope
A medical assistant obtains an elevated blood pressure reading from a visibly upset patient. Which of the following actions should the assistant
Recheck the blood pressure after a few minutes
Which of the following should the medical assistant perform to maintain quality control for CLIA-waived testing?
Performing tests under supervision
which of the following instructions should a medical assistant give to a patient about the use of a halter monitor equipment with an event marker
Press the marker when symptoms begin
Which of the following tests would be delivered to the coagulation department?
Prothrombin Time/International Normalized Ratio (PT/INR)
A MA should recognize and report to the provider that which of the following patient has an apical pulse rate outside of the expected reference range
a 6 week infant who has a heart rate of 80/min
In which chamber of the heart is the sinoatrial (SA) node located?
Right atrium
Where does electrical conduction begin in a healthy human heart?
Sinoatrial (SA) node
Which of the following routes should be used for an insulin injection
Subcutaneous
What is the expected observation on an ESR (erythrocyte sedimentation rate)? Correct!
The distance red blood cells (RBC's) have dropped
A medical assistant has a question about the accreditation standards for the provider's office. Which of the following resources should the assistant consult ?
The joint commission
A MA just place a holder monitor on a patient. Which of the following information should the assistant include in the teaching about the monitor
The monitor records usage of an underwire bra
Which of the following is the personal record that includes the names of vaccines administered and dates of administration
Vaccination administration record
Why would a patient insist on taking a buffered or enteric-coated tablet?
The tablets are coated with a substance that reduce irritation of the stomach
A provider orders an ESR to be performed on a patient and describes the test to the patient. Which of the following statements made by the patient indicates an understanding of the teaching?
The test measures the distance my RBCs have dropped
Which of the following is the information sheet produced by the CDC that explains the benefits and risk of a vaccine
Vaccine Information Statement
Why is important to invert laboratory tubes after performing phlebotomy?
To properly mix additives with the blood
True OR False Single dose vials are premeasured so calculation and dosage do not have to be monitored as closely
True
If a patient is complaining of pain in their sides and dysuria (difficult urination), which of the following laboratory tests would the provider most likely order because he thinks the patient may have a kidney infection?
Urinalysis (UA)
A MA has performed quality control testing on urine dipstick test, which has failed to produce the required control results as per the package insert. Which of the following actions should the assistant take?
Verify the reagent solution expiration date
when obtaining a head circumference measurements on an infant, where is the correct placement of the tape for the measurement
a level slightly above the eyebrows
A patient who has a health maintenance organization insurance plan requests an appointment for a skin procedures. At which of the following times should the authorization for this procedures be approved
before the start of the procedures
a MA is transferring a patient from his wheelchair to an examination table by herself . which of the following action should the assistant take
bends at the knees when lifting the patients
A medical assistant is performing a body fat measurement on a patient. Which of the following areas should the assistant use to obtain an accurate measurement.
biceps .
Which of the following techniques should a medical assistant use when passing the provider a scalpel during a sterile procedure
blade down and handle first
which setting up a tray for a minor procedure, the MA notices a coworker reaching across the sterile field to get something. The assistant should
breakdown the tray and start over
Parathyroid hormone is associated with the regulation of which element in the body?
calcium
which of metric unit is used to measure head circumference
centimeter
A MA is preparing to administration an eye solution for irrigation. After verifying the provider's prescription, which of the following actions should the assistant take next?
check the expiration date of the solution
Which of the following actions should a MA take prior to obtaining an EKG tracing
check the paper level
how would you file a problem oriented medical record
chronological
A medical assistant is billing a patient from an outpatient facility. Which universal claim form would the medical assistant submit for reimbursement?
cms-1500
to which department would a light blue top be sent to
coagulation
a MA should apply eye drops to which of the following structure of a patient's eye
conjunctiva
Which of the following types of billing sends statements to patients at schedule times of the month
cycle billing
A MA who is screening for depression should identify which of the following as a common manifestation
decreased appetite
A MA should identify that which of the following can result from stress due to financial trouble
depression
complication such as poor wound healing, amputations, blindness and kidney failures are associated with which of the following diseases
diabetes melitus
If a patient wishes to withhold life sustaining treatment, which of the following advance directives should the medical assistant add to patient chart
do not resuscitate prescription
How would a medical assistant describe the Korotkoff sound that corresponds to the systolic blood pressure?
drumming
A MA is checking a patient out at the reception desk after her scheduled appt. Which of the following documents should the assistant check to confirm when the provider would like to have the patient return to the clinic
encounter form
which of the following steps should a ma take in preparation for obtaining a weight measurement from a patient
ensure the scale is balance
which of the following terms describes rooming
getting a patient ready for the provider
A MA is caring for a patient who has insulin shock caused by severed hypoglycemia. The assistant should identify which of the following medication is used to treat this condition
glucose
A MA is preparing to measure a patient's range of motion. Which of the following devices should the assistant use
goniometer
a MA is scheduling all patients who have cyst removals to be seen on the first Thursday of the month. Which of the following types of scheduling is the assistant using
grouping
which of the following supplies should a medical assistant assemble for a wellness check up
growth chart
Which of the following actions should a MA take when performing a capillary puncture on a 10 month old patient
have the patient hold the child during the procedure
Prolonged tourniquet application longer than one minute can cause which of the following?
hemoconcentration
A patient is schedule for 6 month follow up diabetes mellitus. Which of the following information should the MA include in the patient medical record to ensue comprehensive care
hemoglobin a1c results
A medical assistant enters the laboratory where a patient is already seated. Which of the following should the assistant do first
identify the patient
A patient takes Excedrin for a migraine headache. This is an example of which of the following?
indication
What is the best technique to measure an infant
infant lies in a supine position
Mrs. Miller comes to the office with symptoms of body aches, cough, and fever. This could indicate a diagnosis of:
influenza
which of the following terms best complete this sentence "obtaining patient__ is important to ensure that the provider has all the details necessary to treat the patient?"
information
Giving the patient adequate information concerning the method, risk, and consequences prior to a procedure is called
informed consent
Which of the following methods of examination is used to observe for deformities and rashes on the patients body
inspection
a MA receives a telephone calls from a parent whose Child ingested a cleaning solution. Which of the following actions should the ma takes
instruct the parent to call the poison control center
Which type of fever is characterized by temperatures that come and go?
intermittent
Restriction of the flow of oxygen-rich blood to a part of the body is referred to as which of the following?
ischemia
Which of the following charts would be used to test for color vision
ishihara chart
which statement is true when considering an effective patient encounter
it is important to treat each patient encounter and visit as unique
Contact dermatitis can result as a reaction to which of the following substances
latex gloves
Where would the cardiac leads be placed if a patient has had a mastectomy on her left side?
left shoulder
following the patient interview phase of the Telehealth visit, which of the following should the medical assistant do next
let the patient know that they will be put on hold to wait for the provider
A MA should take which of the following actions when removing sutures
lift the knot towards the wound
A MA has orders to collect blood cultures, CBC, PIT and an iron panel from a patient. Which of the following tubes should the assistant draw second?
light blue
A MA is caring for a patient who expresses a desire to donate their organs for scientific study in the event of their death. The assistant should provide the patient with information about which of the following documents
living will
Which of the following legal documents appoints a health care proxy to make a medical decisions for a patient in the event that they cannot
living will
A MA is looking up diagnostic codes. Which of the following parts of the diagnostic statement should the assistant use when searching in the alphabetical index
main term
When looking up a diagnostic code, which part of the diagnostic statement should a medical assistant look in when searching in the alphabetic index?
main term
A MA is acting as a sterile scrub assistant. Which of the following actions should the assistant take
maintain an 1 inch border around the sterile field
who is responsible for retrieving STAT laboratory test results from an outside laboratory
medical assistant
which of the following statements best promote effective information gathering
medical assistant should display compassion and understanding while interviewing the patient
Liver dysfunction primarily affects which of the following pharmacokinetic processes?
metabolism
When using CPT main text, what code should be used to show that one procedure was used multiple times on a patient?
modifier
what three things should the MA Check when administering medication
name of medication, intended route and expiration
A provider is caring for a patient who has a kidney stone. The medical assistant should document this condition as which of the following in the patient's chart?
nephrolithiasis
is taking blood pressure included in the developmental assessment in pediatric procedures
no
which of the following methods of taking a patient's temperature poses a risk of exposure to blood borne pathogens
rectal
Which test would a provider order to confirm diagnosis of anemia?
red blood cells
Which of the following should a medical assistant instruct a patient to do before a scheduled pulmonary function test
refrain from using bronchodilators
A MA should identify that which of the following tasks required the use of gloves
removing a cyst
Which of the following would be considered part of the chain of infection?
reservoir host
Which of the following is a chronic complication of diabetes mellitus
retinopathy
A MA is performing a venipuncture on an older adult patient who has partial thickness burns and scar tissue on the right arm in the antecubital space as well as a full arm cast on the left arm. Which of the following sites should the assistant select for venipuncture
right dorsal vein
Where would a medical assistant place the ground lead of an EKG to decrease interference?
right leg
a patient consistently shows up late to regularly schedule office appointments. Which of the following actions should the MA take
schedule the patient for the last appointment of the day
which of the following actions should a MA take after obtaining a urine drug screen for a patient following a work related accident
seal the lid in the presence of a patient
in which of the following position should a MA place patient for spirometry test
seated upright with their chin elevated
which of the following is the route of transmission for syphilis
sexual contact
MA is preparing to attach electrodes to a patient for Holter monitoring. Which of the following actions should the assistant take then preparing a site for electrode placements
shave any body hair at the site
foods rich in iodine include
shellfish
which of the following actions should a MA take to comply with chain of custody principles for using drug testing
ship specimen to the reference laboratory on the day of the collection
What is the correct position to place a patient when obtaining a rectal temperature?
sims
in which of the following positions is the patient lying on the left side with his left leg slightly bent and his left arm behind his back
sims
A MA is assisting a provider with a cervical biopsy. Which of the following information is required on the specimen label
site of the sample
which o the following item is necessary for a postoperative suture removal procedures
sterile thumb dressing forceps