Clinical Test 3

A medical assistant should recognize which of the following blood pressures readings as indicative of an adult patient who should be classified as pre-hypertensive?

130/86 mm Hg

The provider orders the medical assistant to prepare a tablespoon of medication for a patient. How many milliliters of medication should the assistant draw up?

15 mL

A medical assistant discovers an unidentified liquid on the floor of one of the clinic's treatment. Which of the following materials should the assistant use to remove and dispose of the liquid?

A clean-up kit.

When performing a first aid procedure to control bleeding of a wound, which of the following actions should a medical assistant take?

Apply layers of sterile gauze.

A medical assistant is checking a patient's hearing using the Rinne test. Which of the following actions should the assistant take?

Ask the patient to raise his hand when he no longer hears any sound.

A medical assistant is preparing sterilization for hemostats before an invasive procedure. Which of the following techniques should the assistant use?

Autoclave.

A medical assistant is reinforcing teaching with a patient who is going home after having extensive suturing to a laceration. Which of the following instructions should the assistant include?

Be sure to call your provider if you have a fever over 100 drgress Fahrenheit.

Which of the following laboratory values should a medical assistant immediately report to a patient's provider.

Blood glucose 500 mg/dL.

A medical assistant is preparing a patient for a procedure to have a mole excised. Which of the following actions should the assistant take?

Cleanse the site with surgical soap and an antiseptic.

A pulse oximeter can register an artificially low oxygen saturation measurement for a patient who has which of the following conditions?

Cold fingers.

A medical assistant is preparing a CMC-1500 insurance claim form for a patient who has treated for a burn injury. Which of the following pieces of info is required on the form?

Current procedural terminology code.

When assisting a provider with a vaginal exam and Papanicolaou test, a medical assistant should identify that which of the following instruments is necessary?

Cytobrush.

A medical assistant is adding info to a patient's computerized problem-oriented medical record. Into which of the following sections of the POMR should the assistant enter the patient's health history and laboratory results?

Database.

A medical assistant is completing a progress note using the SOAP format. Which of the following patient info should the assistant include in the assessment section?

Diagnosis.

A provider request a medical assistant to initiate a referral for a patient to a mental health facility. Which of the following pieces of info is required for the assistant to include to the initial referral?

Diagnosis.

A medical assistant is monitoring a patient during a stress test. The patient becomes increasingly short of breath and tachycardic. Abnormalities appear in his EKG rhythm. Which of the following actions should the assistant take first?

Discontinue the test.

A provider asks a medical assistant to reinforce teaching with a patient about her new diagnosis. Which of the following actins should the assistant take?

Document the patient's response to the teaching.

A medical assistant in an acute care facility is checking in a patient who has a deep laceration. The patient tells the assistant that he cannot accept blood transfusion due to his religious beliefs. Which of the following actions should the assistant take?

Document the statement in the patient's chart.

A medical assistant is disposing of the syringe and needle she used to inject a seasonal influenza vaccine. Which of the following actions should the assistant take?

Drop the syringe, needle first, into the biohazard sharps container.

A medical assistant is reviewing the medical history of a patient who regularly comes into contact with coal and wood dust. The assistant should recognize that this patient is at an increased risk for developing which of the following disorders?

Emphysema.

A medical assistant is checking a patient out of the clinic. In which of the following documents should the assistant locate info about provider referrals or follow-up appointment requests for the patient?

Encounter form.

Which of the following organs is located in the right upper quadrant of the abdomen?

Gallblader.

Which of the following body systems should be evaluated for a diagnosis of pyloric stenosis?

Gastrointestinal.

A medical assistant is asked to assist a provider with an orthopedic exam. Which of the following instruments should the assistant prepare for the exam>

Geniometer.

The parent of a child who has pinworms is asking a medical assistant for more info about his child's condition. The assistant should begin by explaining that pinworms are which of the following types of micro-organisms?

Helminths.

A patient at an urgent care facility reports that she vomited and saw blood in the vomitus. Which of the following terms should a medical assistant use to document the patient's report?

Hematemesis.

Which of the following terms describes the body's internal adaptation and change to keep body functions in balance?

Homeostasis.

A medical assistant is collecting data from a patient who is experiencing heatstroke. Which of the following manifestations should the assistant expect to find?

Hot skin.

Which of the following is a CLIA0waived laboratory test?

Human chorionic gonadotropin test.

A medical assistant is providing instructions to a patient on how to take an extended-release medication PO. Which of the following statements made by the patient indicates a need for further teaching?

I can crush or chew the pill if it is too hard for me to swallow.

A provider asks a medical assistant to administer oxygen to a patient who is experiencing respiratory distress. Which of the following actions should the medical assistant take when administering oxygen to the patient?

Insert the tips of the canula into the patient's nostrils.

Which of the following actions should a medical assistant take to verify the quality of venipuncture supplies before beginning a blood draw?

Inspect the integrity of the needle's seal.

A medical assistant with the exam of an older adult patient who has a curvature of the thoracic spine. Which of the following terms should the assistant use when documenting this finding in the patient's medical record?

Kyphosis.

A patient is entitled to which of the following medical records?

List of medications with diagnosis.

A medical assistant is administering an intradermal injection for allergy testing. Which of the following actions should the assistant take?

Locate the area two or three fingers-widths below the antercubital space.

Which of the following actions should the medical assistant take to safeguard a patient's protected health info?

Log off computers when not in use.

A medical assistant is preparing a patient for a physical exam and is helping the patient into the dorsal recumbent position. The assistant should identify that this position is describes by which of the following?

Lying face up, with the legs bent and feet flat on the table.

A medical assistant is measuring a patient's blood pressure with an aneroid sphygmomanometer and stethoscope. Which of the following actions should the assistant take?

Make sure the midpoint of the patient's arm is at the level of the patient's heart.

Which of the following instructions should a medical assistant provide to a patient regarding transdermal patch use and care?

Make sure to rotate patch placement to avoid skin irritation.

When unloading an autoclave machine, a medical assistant notices sports on the instruments. The assistant should recognize that this is a result of which of the following?

Mineral deposits from tap water.

A medical assistant is reviewing the laboratory results of a patient who has the Epstein-Barr virus. The assistant should identify this micro-organism can cause which of the following conditions?

Mononucleosis.

A medical assistant is caring for a patient who has a body mass index (BMI) of 23. This patient should be categorized as which of the following?

Normal weight.

A medical assistant is preparing a patient for a physical exam when he notices that the patient's eyes are moving back and forth in a constant, involuntary movement. Which of the following terms should the assistant use when documenting this finding?

Nystagmus.

A medical assistant is preparing to use a glucometer to measure a patient's blood glucose level. Which of the following actions should the assistant take?

Obtain the blood sample after inserting the test strip into the glucometer.

Where should a medical assistant place the electrode for lead V5?

On the left anterior anxillary line, horizontal to V4.

Which of the following is outside of a medical assistant's scope of practice?

Order additional laboratory tests to confirm the patient's condition.

A medical assistant is preparing the room for a patient's general physical exam. The assistant should recognize that which of the following instruments should be available to the provider for the exam?

Otoscope.

A medical assistant is preparing to sanitize contaminated equipment. Which of the following pieces of equipment can a medical assistant sanitize and reuse without needing to disinfect or sterilize it?

Otoscope.

A medical assistant is speaking with a patient who has seasonal allergies. Which of the following health care providers should the assistant identify as being able to make a diagnosis and initiate the necessary treatment?

Physician Assistant.

As a medical assistant is collecting a blood sample, the patient beings to faint. Which of the following actions should the medical assistant take to help ensure the patient's safety?

Position the patinet flat on her back.

A medical assistant at a facility receives a call from a patient who is requesting the total cost of a surgical procedure. Which of the following is an appropriate response by the assistant?

Provide the patient with an estimated cost for the procedure.

A medical assistant is making a new sign-in-sheet for the patients who have appointments that day. Which of the following info should the sign-in-sheet include?

Provider's name.

When assigning a CPT code, which of the following is the purpose of a modifier?

Provides additional info of circumstances for a procedure.

Which of the following stages of the cardiac cycle on an EKG strip represents ventricular depolarization?

QRS complex.

A medical assistant is discussing info with a patient about a new medication that the provider prescribed. Which of the following actions should the assistant take?

Reinforce teaching about the frequency of medication administration.

A medical assistant is assisting in the treatment of a patient who experienced a chemical burn. Which of the following steps should the assistant take?

Remove any chemical-covered clothing.

Which of the following tasks is within the scope of practice for a medical assistant in a clinical setting?

Removing sutures from a healing laceration.

In which of the following positions should a medical assistant place an 18-month-old patient when administering ear drops of the right ear?

Right ear facing up with the earlobe pulled down and back.

A medical assistant is collecting a urine specimen from a patient for a drug screening. Which of the following actions should the assistant take to adhere to the chain of custody for this specimen?

Send the specimen to the testing laboratory on the same day as the collection.

When performing diagnostic coding, how many characters are used to provide the highest level of specificity with an ICD-10-CM code?

Seven characters.

A medical assistant needs to remove all living micro-organisms from a contaminated towel clamp. Which of the following methods should the assistant use to cleanse this instrument?

Sterilization.

In which of the following locations should a medical assistant place the electrode for lead V4?

The fifth intercostal space, left mediclavicular line.

A medical assistant is obtaining info for a patient's medical history and physical exam. The patient reports intermittent episode of ringing in his ears. Which of the following terms should the assistant use when documenting this finding in the patient's medical record?

Tinnitus.

A medical assistant is reporting a patient fall that occurred In the front lobby of the clinic. What is the purpose of the assistant preparing an incident report?

To avoid future reoccurrences.

A medical assistant is observing a patient after administering an antibiotic injection. The patient develops an itchy rash with pinkish, raised lesions. Which of the following terms should the assistant use when documenting this finding in the patient's medical record?

Urticaris.

When speaking with a patient who has moderate hearing loss and reads lips, which of the following actions should a medical assistant take to aid in communication with the patient?

Use hand gestures.

A pharmacist calls the clinic to confirm an e-prescription to request to fill a patient's medication order. Which of the following actions should the assistant take?

Varify the order with the provider prior to confirming the e-prescription?

A medical assistant is administering cough syrup to a patient. Which of the following actions should the assistant take?

View the medication cup at eye level when pouring.

When preparing a patient for Holter monitoring, which of the following actions should a medical assistant take?

Vigorously dry the patient's skin prior to electode placement

Which of the following types of appointment systems allows flexibility to allow for the most consistent patient flow?

Wave scheduling.

A medical assistant is drawing five blood collection tubes. When should the assistant release the tourniquet?

Within 1 min of apllication.

Which of the following techniques should a medical assistant use when bandaging a wound?

Wrap the wound from distal to proximal.

A medical assistant is collecting multiple blood samples from a patient. Which of the following vacuum tubes should the assistant fill first?

Yellow.

A medical assistant is reviewing discharge info with a patient who is postoperative following cryosurgery to the cervix. Which of the following statements should the assistant include?

You may experience a watery dischagr for up to 1 week after your procedure.

A medical assistant is preparing a patient for wearing a Holter monitor. Which of the following instructions should the assistant include?

You should avoid using an electric blanket during monitoring.

A medical assistant should complete documentation in a patient's medical record at which of the following times?

immediately following a procedure.

A medical assistant is caring for a patient who has come in contact with concrete debris. Upon inspection of the eye, the assistant sees debris on the surface of the sclera. Which of the following actions should the assistant take?

irrigate the eye starting at the inner canthus and flowing to the outer canthus.