Chapters 21,25,28,

False

A bandage must be applied with sterile technique.

Support Mr. Johnson close to your body on his left

A few months ago, Mr. Thomas Johnson suffered a stroke that left him with weakness on the right side. You need to assist him from his wheelchair onto the examination table. Which technique should you use?

Notify the supervisor.

A medical assistant finds a controlled substance is missing. What needs to be done immediately?

provides feedback to clarify the patient's message

A medical assistant who is a good listener consistently:

True

A patient should be told to notify the provider immediately if they develop a fever, swelling, or increasing pain.

False

A rigid endoscope would be used for a colonoscopy.

Closed wound

A wound that is usually the result of some type of blunt trauma to the body is what type of wound?

Open wound

A wound where the skin is broken, exposing the underlying tissue is what type of wound?

True

Air currents carry bacteria, so body movements and talking over a sterile field should be kept to a minimum.

tuning fork.

An instrument used to test hearing acuity is the:

He knows what he wants to say but cannot pronounce the words clearly.

As a result of his CVA, Mr. Johnson suffers from motor aphasia. What does this mean?

False

Buccal medications are placed under the tongue to dissolve.

Heart or lung disease

Clubbing of the fingertips is associated with which of the following health problems?

Auscultation

During a physical examination, the provider discovers a bruit. What method would she be using to make this discovery?

symptom

During the physical examination, the patient reports a continual ache in the right elbow. This information is called a(n):

False

Electrosurgery uses a light beam to accomplish the procedure.

Final phase

In which phase of wound healing is collagen most involved?

First phase

In which phase of wound healing is fibrin most involved?

True

Infection can cause death in some circumstances.

subjective.

Information that you gather from a patient interview is considered:

False

It is important to sterilize the skin before a surgical procedure is performed.

False

LASER surgery involves the use of very low temperatures.

Interactions

Medications, foods, and beverages that impact the medication.

True

Microsurgery is most often used for ophthalmologic surgery.

Denial

Mrs. Elizabeth Stewart was recently diagnosed with diabetes mellitus type 2. She refuses to meet with a dietitian because, she states, "The tests must be wrong. No one in my family has diabetes." Which defense mechanism is she displaying?

False

No harm is done if a sterile field gets wet.

True

Nonsterile individuals should never reach over a sterile field.

Blood pressure recordings

Objective data include which of the following?

Sterile gloves

One of the medical assistant's responsibilities when preparing a room for a patient's physical examination is to gather the instruments and supplies needed. Which of the following is not needed for a routine physical examination?

Both A and B are correct

Plantar reflexes are tested with which of the following?

"You look worried about the exam. Can I answer any questions?"

Sally Tipoke, age 17, is scheduled for her first Pap test today. She appears anxious and scared. Choose the medical assistant's most appropriate statement.

Suppression

Sam Hernandez, a 17-year-old patient with burning upon urination, has just been told he has an STD. He had suspected that he had gonorrhea, but he states, "The test must be wrong. I just have a bladder infection." He is displaying which defense mechanism?

True

Self-boundaries are similar to professional boundaries. It requires that you treat patients with respect while maintaining a professional relationship.

True

Suppuration can cause problems with wound healing.

Electrosurgery

The LEEP excisional procedure is considered which of the following?

generic

The _______ name is assigned by the U.S. Adopted Name Council.

False

The abbreviation "qid" means twice a day.

False

The informed consent form may be signed by the patient after they have been given sedation medication

review of systems

The medical assistant is responsible for documenting all of the following information except the:

True

The medical assistant must never turn his or her back on a sterile field or wander away from it.

True

The medical assistant should always keep the sterile field in view.

True

The medical assistant should wear clean gloves when decontaminating the postsurgical room.

Absorption

The movement of drug from the site of administration to the bloodstream.

Tolerance

The need for a larger dose to get the same therapeutic or desired effect.

semi-Fowler's.

The physician asks the medical assistant to position a patient on the examination table so that the patient can breathe more easily. The most appropriate position is:

range of motion of a joint.

The physician performs manipulation during the physical examination to gain information about the:

ophthalmoscope

The physician uses a(n) ______ to examine the eyes.

white part of the eye that may show inflammation.

The sclera of the eye is described as the:

systems review.

The section of the medical history that helps uncover existing or potential health problems is called the:

head toward the feet

The usual sequence of the general physical examination moves from the:

allowing the child to decide whether a breathing treatment is needed.

Therapeutic interactions with children include all of the following except:

Antagonism

This type of drug action occurs when one drug decreases or blocks the effect of another drug.

Palliative

This use of drugs do not cure or treat the disease but improves a person's quality of life.

Treatment

This use of drugs relieves the symptoms while the body fights off the disease.

Contraceptive

This use of drugs to prevent pregnancy.

All are correct

Under which of the following post-operative conditions should a patient call the office immediately?

ac

What abbreviation means "before meals"?

NPO

What abbreviation means "nothing by mouth"?

Body temperature

What is not a factor that influences drug action?

What is not needed on every prescription?

What is not needed on every prescription?

Ask direct questions that can be answered briefly.

What is the best way to obtain specific information about a patient when taking the medical history?

An inventory of controlled substances must be done every 2 years.

What statement is not true?

Laceration

What type of wound has jagged irregular edges?

Contusion

What type of wound is closed and has blood from broken vessels accumulating in the tissues?

Abrasion

What type of wound is superficial and is made by the scraping of the skin?

True

When a sterile surface comes in contact with a nonsterile item, this is called a "break" in sterility or a "break" in the sterile field.

keep the weight as close as possible to the body

When lifting a heavy object, the medical assistant should:

providing refill prescriptions as needed

When preparing a patient for a physical examination, the medical assistant is responsible for all of the following except:

True

When removing tape from a dressing or bandage, it should be pulled toward the wound.

Elastic bandage

When using which bandage do you need to keep consistent spacing and tension to ensure even pressure?

Draw a single line through the error.

When writing in a paper record and an error is made, which of the following document guidelines is acceptable?

Lithotomy

Which examination position is used for gynecologic examinations?

Knee-chest

Which examination position is used for rectal or sigmoid examinations?

Trendelenburg

Which examination position is used in emergencies for patients with severe hypotension or who are in shock?

Semi-Fowler's

Which examination position requires the medical assistant to raise the head of the bed to a 30- to 45-degree angle?

Roll or push the item in the desired direction.

Which is the best method of moving a heavy object?

Seamless tubular gauze bandage

Which of the following bandage materials is superior for covering round narrow surfaces such as fingers or toes?

Laparoscope

Which of the following endoscopes is rigid?

Elevated blood pressure

Which of the following explains a sign of disease?

Past history

Which of the following includes childhood diseases?

Database

Which of the following includes insurance information?

Social history

Which of the following includes the patient's dietary habits, smoking history, and alcohol consumption?

Clarification

Which of the following involves asking a question or summarizing a patient's thoughts?

Restatement

Which of the following involves repeating or paraphrasing the patient's comments?

Reflection

Which of the following involves stating an observation or recognition of a patient's feeling?

"Does your head hurt?"

Which of the following is a closed question or statement?

"What brings you to the office today?"

Which of the following is an open-ended question or statement?

All are correct

Which of the following is considered a safeguard mandated by HIPAA?

Providing uninterrupted privacy

Which of the following is most important when conducting a patient interview?

All are correct

Which of the following is not a source of drugs?

Make sure all informed consent forms have been signed.

Which of the following is the medical assistant's responsibility when preparing the patient for a physical examination?

Perforated wound and penetrating wound

Which of the following passes through to a body organ or cavity?

"Tell me about how your arm feels right now."

Which of the following questions or statements would encourage the patient to continue to communicate?

Aphonia

Which of the following speech defects is the inability to speak because of loss of the voice, commonly seen with laryngitis or overuse of the voice?

Second phase

Which phase of wound healing focuses on destroying bacteria and removing debris?

Third phase

Which phase of wound healing is referred to as proliferation?

You have smooth, pleasant relationships with them.

Which statement best describes what it means to have good rapport with patients?

The medical assistant is responsible for obtaining the patient's consent to treatment.

Which statement is not true about informed consent for surgery?

Mensuration

Which term is associated with the process of measuring?

Ask the patient open-ended questions about the headaches.

While you are taking the medical history of a new patient, the patient mentions having occasional headaches that are quite painful. What is the best way for you to proceed with the interview?