MA Final

Which of the following phrases best describes the patient's chief complaint?

"My back hurts and I feel tingling in my right leg."

Which of the following is Snellen eye chart used for?*

. Assess visual acuity

A patient has a distance visual acuity of 20/15 in the right eye. At what distance would a person with normal acuity be able to read this line?

15 feet

A pulse of____ bpm is best described as bradycardia*

40

Which of the following is the normal temperature range for the oral method?

97.6 - 99.6 degrees F

When performing an eye irrigation, the solution should be released at which point?

At the inner canthus

Which of the following is true why sharp instruments should be separated from other instruments when sanitizing?

B and C are both correct. B. To prevent instrument from rubbing together and becoming dull. C. To protect the healthcare worker from being injured by a sharp blade or edge.

When educating a patient on collecting a stool specimen, which of the following information would the MA include? Select all that apply.

B. Specimens should not be obtained from the toilet water. C. Make sure to urinate prior to collecting the sample

How can the MA be exposed to infectious biohazardous waste in the medical laboratory? Select all that apply.

Breathing in pathogens Aerosol exposure Centrifuge accidents

A prefix, root, and suffix referring to "above the stomach" is found in what word?

Epigastric

Which of the following personal protective equipment is the BEST option for a healthcare worker to wear if he/she wears a prescription eyeglasses?

Face Shield

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.

Which of the following food items should be avoided before the fecal occult blood test?

Liver and Melon

Urine drug screening uses which type of urine specimen?

Random Sampling

Which of the following does not describe sanitization?

Sanitization is the complete destruction of all microorganisms through specific method.

Which of the following describes visual acuity?

Sharpness of vision.

. Which of the following are examples of personal protective equipment?

Shoe covers, face shield, and gown

Which of the following is a set of infection control practices used to prevent transmission of diseases that can be acquired by contact with blood, body fluids, non-intact skin and mucous membranes?

Standard Precautions

. Which of the following terms describe the complete destruction of all microorganisms through specific means?

Sterilization

Which of the following is the common goal of telehealth visits?

To support the connection between doctors and their patients

Which of the following represents an error in technique when testing a urine specimen with a reagent strip?

Touching the reagent areas with the fingers

After collecting a urine sample, testing should be completed within what time frame?

immediately