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?
