CCMA Review - Written quiz pt.1
Which of the following phrases best describes the patients chief complaint?
"My back hurts and I feel tingling in my right leg."
How often should you update patient's medical history?
Every visit
Obtaining equipment and supplies that the provider may need during the exam is usually done during the concluding steps of pt visit; true or false
False
Which of the following is the best reason for using warm water for handwashing?
Prevents from skin chapping and cracking
Which of the following types of patient visit are conducted using technology to facilitate an encounter with the patient and the provider in different locations?
Telehealth visit
After the patient interview process, which of the following should the MA check before exiting the exam room?
That all equipment is working properly
Which of the following statements BEST apply to sterilization?
The sterilization process can destroy spores.
Which of the following best describes the purpose of sanitizing instruments?
To remove debris from instruments in preparation for disinfection and sterilization
Which of the following is used to reduce the # of microorganisms on the skin by destroying pathogens?
Aseptic handwashing
Which of the following are examples of other potentially infectious material (OPIM)?
Body fluids, non-intact skin, mucous membrane
Which of the following statement is true?
Each facility should establish its own protocol for the process of beginning a telehealth visit
Which of the following is a true statement?
Heavy duty utility gloves should be worn over disposable gloves to minimize the risk of sharps or chemical exposure to the sun
Which afthe following is not applicable to instrument sanitization?
Wrapping materials
Which of the following is a true statement in regard to infection control? Hint: all options are correct
All body fluids from any pt should be considered as infectious, PPE should be provided by the healthcare facility for employee use, written infection prevention policies and procedures should be available to all staff
Which of the following aligns best with the chief complaint ?
Primary reason for the office visit
Which of the following are examples of personal protective equipment?
Shoe covers, face shield, and gown
____________________ throughout the patient visit must be priority to ensure that patient has the optimal experience during his/her visit
Effective communication
Which of the following best describes EHR?
Electronic Health record
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
True or false. A respirator can be used at any time
False
Which of the following is the geriatric depression scale used for older adults?
GDS
Which of the following illustrates the correct order of steps for a patient interview?
Gather patients vitals, obtain any equipment physician may need, and provide with wait time
Which of the following terms describes rooming?
Getting a patient ready for the provider
Which of the following information belong to the "social history" category obtained during patient interview?
Illicit drug use
Which of the following is the practice that directly affect the health of a patient, provider, and staff?
Infection Control
Which of the following words best complete this sentence, "obtaining patient ________ is important to ensure that the provider has all the details necessary to treat the patient."
Information
Which statement is true when considering an effective patient encounter?
It is important to treat each patient encounter and visit as unique
Following the patient interview phase of the telehealth visit, which of the following should the MA do next?
Let the patient know that they will be put on hold for the provider
Which of the following statements best promotes effective information gathering?
MA should display compassion and understanding while interviewing the patient
Which of the following is the mini mental status examination used to determine level of dementia?
MMSE
Which of the following are used to create barriers that protect skin, clothing, mucous membranes, and the respiratory tract from infectious agents?
Rersonal Protective Equipment
Which of the following provides information on the hazards and actions necessary when working with specific chemicals?
Safety data sheets
Which of the following does not describe sanitization?
Sanitization is the complete destruction of all microorganisms through specific method.
Which of the following history talking question may involve very personal and highly sensitive information?
Social History
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 best describes instrument sterilization?
The complete destruction of all microorganisms through specific methods
Which of the following is true why sharp instruments should be separated from other instruments when sanitizing?
To prevent instrument from rubbing together and becoming dull & to protect the healthcare worker from being injured by a sharp blade or edge
Which of the following describes instrument sanitization?
To remove debris from instruments in preparation for disinfection and sterilization
Which of the following is the common goal of telehealth visit?
To support the connection between doctors and their patient
