A physician is not required to report:
Stroke<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A crime punishable by a fine or imprisonment for less than a year is
Misdemeanor<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Professional negligence is also called
Malpractice<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What should an assistive person keep in mind during their daily routine in medicine
Confidentiality<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When is it permissible to release information about a patient record
When the court requests it by means of a subpoena<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Under what circumstance is it permissible to release information from a patient’s records
When patient signs a consent form<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Potential infectious body fluid doesn’t include
Sweat<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cleaning technique is another name for
Medical asespsis<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Instruments that penetrate a patient’s skin should be
Sterile<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Instruments that come in contact with only a patient’s mucous membrane should be
Disinfected<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Instruments that touch only the healthy intact skin should be
Sanitized<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Anything that posseses a risk to the human body or a living organism is called a
Biohazard<\/p>\n\n\n\n
OSHA standard requires
A written schedule for cleaning<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Treating all human blood as if it were infectious is called
Universal precautions<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Standard precautions are
Used mainly in hospitals<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What liquid is used in an autoclave to sterilize instruments
Distilled water<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Six C’s
Client words<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What suture is the largest
0-0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The position in which the patient is lying flat on their back is known as
Supine<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What position is used for prrineal and vaginal area examination
Lithotomy<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What position requires the examination table to be raised in the middle both ends pointing down
Proctological<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Surgical procedures that require less than one day to perform with no over night stay is
Outpatient surgery<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What wouldn’t be the MA’s responsibility in the physical preparing of the patient
Obtaining and prescribing medication that are not expired<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In what position is used to examine the rectum, where the patient lies on the left side with the left leg sightly flexed
Sims’<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What thermometer is considered the most accurate indicator of the body temp.
Rectal<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The artery most common used for taking pulse
Radial<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A patient’s temp. was 96.9\u00a4f, what is the temp. in \u00a4c
36.1\u00a4c<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What is not a vital sign
Weight<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What term means “difficulty breathing”
Dyspnea<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When taking rectal temp. how long should the thermometer be left in the rectum
5 min<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The absence of respiration for periods lasting 15 <
Apnea<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What area of the body is the popliteal pulse taken
Knee<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What is included in a patient’s vital signs
Respiration<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What temperature is considered fatal
103.8\u00a4f<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What route is involved in administering a drug by placing it under the patient’s tongue and leaving it there until it dissolves?
Sublingual<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What part of a prescription includes, patient name address date and the Rx symbol
Superscription<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sedative
Barbituate<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Codeine is an example of what kind of drug
Narcotic analgesic<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What is the most common route for administering parenteral medication (going into GI tract, non digestive system)
Injection<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A prefilled syringe is called
Cartridge<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What muscle is commonly used for an intramuscular injection
Vastus lateralis
(thigh)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What is the most appropriate needle gauge for a subcutaneous injection
25g<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Medication applied in a patch form is called a
Transdermal<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The needle gauges usually used for intravenous injections are
20-21g<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Doctor orders a dose of medication at 300mg, but the only available tablet is 50mg. How many tablets will the patient take
6<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Doctor orders 120mg tab, the only available amount is 30mg. How many tablets constitute a dose?
4<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The most commonly used size for insulin syringe is
100 units<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When a patient is vomiting, what route is the most aproprate to administer the drug?
Rectaly<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A single order that is administered immediately and usually written for emergencies is known as
STAT order<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Significant gaps in the quality of testing practices in physician’s offices resulted in the recent development of
Good laboratory practices<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Deceitful or false portrayal of facts by word of conduct is the definition of
Fraud<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A procedure manual includes
The purpose of procedures, the required equipment, revised dates<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A phlebotomist misidentified a patient’s specimen for transfusion preparation. A possible misdiagnosis of blood type could cause the patients death. If the phlebotomists’ actions result in injury, the wrongful act is
Negligence<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What would be a QA procedure in a phlebotomy lab
Checking needles fit blunt tips and small barbs<\/p>\n\n\n\n
An example of QA indicators are
The contamination rate for BC will not exceed the national rate<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Unauthorized release of confidential patient information is called
Invasion of privacy<\/p>\n\n\n\n
An example of negligence is when the phlebotomist
Fails to report significant changes in a patient’s condition<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Civil actions involve
Legal proceedings between private party<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Drawing a patient’s blood without his\/her consent can result in
Assault and battery charges<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A series of components that lead to infection are referred to as
Chain of infection<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The pathogen responsibilities for cause of an infection is called the infectious
Agent<\/p>\n\n\n\n
An individual who had little resistance to an infectious microbe is referred to as a susceptible
Host<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When the chain of infection is broken
Infection is prevented from happening<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The term used to deceive an infection that infects the entire body is
Systematic<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What type of precaution should be used for someone who has pulmonary tuberculosis
Airborne<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The abbreviation for the virus that causes AIDS is
HIV<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A person who has recovered from a particular virus and had developed antibodies against that virus is said to be
Immune<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What diseases involve a blood borne pathogen
HepB, malaria, syphilis<\/p>\n\n\n\n
An example of a disease requiring droplet isolation is
Pertussis<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A suffix is an element of a word that
Follows the root word<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What word is used to describe the breakdown of red blood cells
Erythrocytosis<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The balanced or “steady state” of the body
Homeostasis<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Prefix meaning “outside”
Exo-<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Which body organ is primarily affected in a person with pulmonary disease
Lungs<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hepatitis
Liver inflammation<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The lab abbreviation PT stands for
Prothrombin time<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The word root of the term oncologist means
Tumor<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The word root of the medical term thoracic
Thorac\/o<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What term means cold
Cry\/o<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Which plane divides the body into equal portions
Midsagittal<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When you are facing someone in normal anatomical position, at which body plane are you looking
Frontal<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Which body plane divides the body into upper and lower portions
Transverse<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The term”distal” means
Farthest from the point of attachment<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The plantar surface of the foot is
Sole or bottom<\/p>\n\n\n\n
An example of a dorsal Cavity
Spinal cavity<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The heart and lung are located in the_______ cavity
Thoracic<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The skeletal system produces
Blood cells<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Skeletal system structure includes
Phalanges<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Wasting or decreasing in size of muscle because of inactivity is called
Atrophy<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The integumentary system produces
Melanin<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A nervous system disorder
Encephalitis<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The heat is surrounded by this fluid-filed sac called
Pericardium<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The middle layer of the heat is called
Myocardium<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How many chambers does the heart have
4<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The heart chamber delivers oxygen – rich blood to ascending aorta
Left ventricle<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The heart chamber receives blood from the systemic system
Right atrium<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The heart muscle gets its blood supply from
The coronary arteries<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Myocardial ischemia is a condition that results from
Partial obstruction of a coronary artery<\/p>\n\n\n\n
One complete constriction and subsequent relaxation of the heart is called
Cycle<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The average heart rate is
72<\/p>\n\n\n\n
An abnormally fast heat rate is
Tachycardia<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Lavender stopper tubes are most commonly used for
Hematology tests<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Lithium heparin is a suitable anticoagulant for what test
Lytes (electrolytes)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Which additive is found in the royal blue topped tube
EDTA<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Measurement of copper, a trace element, requires blood collection in the _<\/strong> tube This needle gauge is primarily for infant out child veins. A solution used to clean the site before routine for venipuncture is What does the gauge on a needle mean The slant of a needle is the What stopper identifies a tube for coagulation testing Heparin prevents blood from clotting by What is the purpose of an antiglycolytic agent To examine by touch of feel Going with out food or drinking except waste for 8-12hrs is The unique number assigned to a specimen requested is called Outpatient requisition are typical of this type What test is commonly ordered STAT If a test is ordered STAT, it means that the paint is in When a test is order ASAP it means A preop patient Tests are classified as routine if they are ordered The term means the sand as Stat Which liquid is acceptable to drink when one is fasting Which is a common test postop A patient’s arm is swollen. The term for this is Lipemia results from A patient with a high degree of jaundice typically had Lymphostasis is Venous stasis What produce breaks down red blood cells The serum or plasma of lipemic specimen appears A lipemic specimen is a clue that the patient A 12 hour fast is normal required in testing for this analyte A blood smear This is the abbreviation for a pulmonary function test A differential test is usable to determine Fluid in the space between the cells is called Holes that relate to capillary puncture are CBG specimens are collected in Which capillary specimens should be collected seperatly If venous blood is paved in a micro tube, it is important to If both parents cover dependents on their plan, the child’s primary insurance is usually determined by the birthday rule. What is the birthday rule Co insurance is calculated based on An unintentional harmful traction to correct dosage of a drug is A new patient had not received service from the physician out from another physician of the same specialty in the same group practice The abbreviation for PPSH is If a participating provider’s usual fee $400 and the allowed about is $350 what is written of Which is not a commonly used transmission method for HIPAA claims Medicare part A covers The form that must be signed by a patient in order for a physician to send records to another physician is All entries written into the medical record or notation or a ledger must be The opening inside the skull that holds the brain is the: The answer is: Cranial cavity<\/p>\n\n\n\n A crime punishable by a fine or imprisonment for less than one year is known as a: The correct answer is: Misdemeanor<\/p>\n\n\n\n Professional negligence is also called: The correct answer is: Malpractice<\/p>\n\n\n\n We have an expert-written solution to this problem! The correct answer is: Confidentiality<\/p>\n\n\n\n In which of the following situations is it permissible to release information from a patient’s records? The correct answer is: When a court requests it by means of a subpoena<\/p>\n\n\n\n Under which of the following circumstances is it permissible to release information from a patient’s records? The correct answer is: When the patient signs a release<\/p>\n\n\n\n This cavity contains the heart and lungs, among other organs. The correct answer is: Thoracic<\/p>\n\n\n\n Located near the back of the body, this body cavity is a continuous internal opening that includes the cranial and spinal cavities. The correct answer is: Posterior (dorsal) cavity<\/p>\n\n\n\n This is the scrubbing of instruments with special brushes and detergents to remove blood, mucous, etc. The correct answer is: Sanitization<\/p>\n\n\n\n This is the process that involves a soaking or wiping process and inhibits the activity of disease-causing organisms. The correct answer is: Disinfection<\/p>\n\n\n\n The process used for supplies that would come in contact with internal body tissue or an open wound. It involves the use of heat (steam) and an autoclave. The correct answer is: Sterilization<\/p>\n\n\n\n You are taking vitals on a patient and they complain that they have dizziness every once in a while. What type of symptom is this? The correct answer is: Subjective<\/p>\n\n\n\n You are taking vitals on a patient and they complain their right eye is throbbing. Their right eye is swollen and bruised. What type of symptom is this? The correct answer is: Objective<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you are recording a patient’s height and are using centimeters, what is the conversion formula to go from centimeters to inches? The correct answer is: Divide by 2.5<\/p>\n\n\n\n You are taking the vitals of a patient with pneumonia. The patient coughs near your face. What could you have done to minimize the risk of contracting the disease? The correct answer is: Ask the patient to look the other way while coughing<\/p>\n\n\n\n Which of the following liquids is used in an autoclave to sterilize instruments and supplies? The correct answer is: Distilled water<\/p>\n\n\n\n Which of the following is one of the six C’s of charting? The correct answer is: Client’s words<\/p>\n\n\n\n Which suture size listed below is the thickest? The correct answer is: 0-0<\/p>\n\n\n\n The patient has a history of cardiovascular disease. Which of the following tests would not be used as a screening procedure? The correct answer is: Colonoscopy<\/p>\n\n\n\n Which plane divides the body into right and left portions? The correct answer is: Sagittal<\/p>\n\n\n\n The term meaning close to the point of attachment is: The correct answer is: Proximal<\/p>\n\n\n\n Which most accurately states the purpose of coding? The correct answer is: Coding determines the reimbursement of medical fees<\/p>\n\n\n\n As you are taking vitals of an elderly patient, he begins to question you about his medication and possible side effects. What is the best action to take? The correct answer is: Listen and explain that the doctor is the best one to have this discussion with<\/p>\n\n\n\n In which of the following positions, used for the examination of the rectum, does the patient lie on the left side with the left leg slightly flexed? The correct answer is: Sims’<\/p>\n\n\n\n Which of the following practices is most important for maintaining medical asepsis? The correct answer is: Washing your hands before and after each patient contact<\/p>\n\n\n\n Using a stethoscope, the artery most commonly used for taking a patient’s pulse is: The correct answer is: Apical<\/p>\n\n\n\n You’ve taken a patient’s temperature and recorded it as 96.9\u00b0F. Later, the physician asks you to convert this measurement to Celsius. What is the patient temperature in Celsius? The correct answer is: 36.1<\/p>\n\n\n\n Which of the following is not considered a vital sign? The correct answer is: Weight<\/p>\n\n\n\n Which muscle acts to abduct and extend the arm at the shoulder? The correct answer is: Deltoid<\/p>\n\n\n\n Pointing the toes downward is known as: The correct answer is: Plantar flexion<\/p>\n\n\n\n Which heart valve is between the left atrium and the left ventricle? The correct answer is: Bicuspid<\/p>\n\n\n\n Which of the following areas of the body is the site at which to detect the popliteal pulse? The correct answer is: Knee<\/p>\n\n\n\n We have an expert-written solution to this problem! The correct answer is: Drawing blood for a lab analysis<\/p>\n\n\n\n The total amount of blood pumped out of the heart in one minute is known as the: The correct answer is: Cardiac output<\/p>\n\n\n\n Which route is involved in administering a drug by placing it under the patient’s tongue and leaving it there until it is dissolved? The correct answer is: Sublingual route<\/p>\n\n\n\n Which of the following is a government-sponsored health benefits plan? The correct answer is: TRICARE<\/p>\n\n\n\n Which of the following is a sedative? The correct answer is: Barbituate<\/p>\n\n\n\n Codeine is an example of what kind of drug? Which of the following is a common route for the administration of parenteral medications? The correct answer is: Injection<\/p>\n\n\n\n A prefilled syringe is also known as a (n): The correct answer is: Cartridge<\/p>\n\n\n\n Which of the following muscles is commonly used for intramuscular injections in the infant? The correct answer is: Vastus lateralis<\/p>\n\n\n\n What is the function of hemoglobin? The correct answer is: Carry oxygen from the lungs and to carry carbon dioxide from the tissues to the lungs<\/p>\n\n\n\n Medication applied in patch form is called: The correct answer is: Transdermal<\/p>\n\n\n\n An optional health benefits program offered to persons signing up for Social Security benefits is: The correct answer is: Medicare Part B<\/p>\n\n\n\n Which term refers to the control of bleeding? The correct answer is: Hemostasis<\/p>\n\n\n\n One example of PPE includes: The correct answer is: Face shield<\/p>\n\n\n\n An instrument used to clear a blockage is a: The correct answer is: Probe<\/p>\n\n\n\n In the bookkeeping system, things of value relating to the practice are called: The correct answer is: Assets<\/p>\n\n\n\n Accounts receivable is: The correct answer is: A record of all monies due to the practice<\/p>\n\n\n\n Question 50 The correct answer is: Laceration<\/p>\n\n\n\n You are preparing a patient for an examination when she claims that she is nauseous. She begins to vomit bright, red blood. Which PPE would be the most appropriate to wear in this situation? The correct answer is: Gloves, face shield, and gown<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sterile materials used to cover an incision are: The correct answer is: Dressings<\/p>\n\n\n\n A very busy phlebotomist misidentifies the patient when collecting a specimen for transfusion preparation. The possible misdiagnosis of blood type could cause the patient’s death. If the phlebotomist’s action results in injury, the wrongful act is called: The correct answer is: Negligence<\/p>\n\n\n\n Which of the following is a phlebotomy QA procedure? The correct answer is: Checking needles for blunt tips and small barbs<\/p>\n\n\n\n Which of the following tests is most likely used to test for inflammation, infectious disease, and malignant neoplasms? The correct answer is: ESR<\/p>\n\n\n\n Unauthorized release of confidential patient information is called: An example of negligence is when the phlebotomist: The correct answer is: Fails to report significant changes in a patient’s condition<\/p>\n\n\n\n Civil actions involve The correct answer is: Legal proceedings between private parties<\/p>\n\n\n\n Drawing a patient’s blood without his or her permission can result in a charge of: The correct answer is: Assault and Battery<\/p>\n\n\n\n The series of components that lead to infection are referred to as the: The correct answer is: Chain of infection<\/p>\n\n\n\n The pathogen responsible for causing an infection is called the infectious: The correct answer is: Agent<\/p>\n\n\n\n Which of the following irregularities on an ECG would be considered the most severe? The correct answer is: V-fib<\/p>\n\n\n\n The heart’s ability to create its own electrical impulse is known as: The correct answer is: Automaticity<\/p>\n\n\n\n Choose the term that refers to protection from infectious disease. The correct answer is: Immunity<\/p>\n\n\n\n Which type of precautions would be used for a patient who has pulmonary tuberculosis? The correct answer is: Airborne<\/p>\n\n\n\n The abbreviation for the virus that causes acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) is: The correct answer is: HIV<\/p>\n\n\n\n A person who has recovered from a particular virus and has developed antibodies against that virus is said to be: The correct answer is: Immune<\/p>\n\n\n\n Which of the following would appear in the past history (PH) section of a patient’s medical history? The correct answer is: Hospitalizations<\/p>\n\n\n\n An example of a disease requiring droplet isolation is: The correct answer is: Pertussis<\/p>\n\n\n\n A suffix is an element of a word that: The correct answer is: Follows the root of the word<\/p>\n\n\n\n What word is used to describe the breakdown of red blood cells? The correct answer is: Hemolysis<\/p>\n\n\n\n When applying chest leads, V2 is placed: The correct answer is: At the fourth ICS, left sternal border<\/p>\n\n\n\n This prefix means “outside”: The correct answer is: Exo<\/p>\n\n\n\n Which body organ is primarily affected in a person with pulmonary disease? The correct answer is: Lungs<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hepatitis means: The correct answer is: Liver inflammation<\/p>\n\n\n\n The lab abbreviation PT stands for: The correct answer is: Prothrombin time<\/p>\n\n\n\n The word root of the term oncologist means: The correct answer is: Tumor<\/p>\n\n\n\n The word root of the medical term thoracic is: The correct answer is: Thorac<\/p>\n\n\n\n Which of the following word parts means “cold”? The correct answer is: Cry<\/p>\n\n\n\n As a medical assistant, you receive a weekly paycheck. Based on this information, how many pay periods do you have? The correct answer is: 52<\/p>\n\n\n\n When you are facing someone in normal anatomical position, at which body plane are you looking? The correct answer is: Frontal<\/p>\n\n\n\n Which body plane divides the body into upper and lower portions? The correct answer is: Transverse<\/p>\n\n\n\n The term “distal” means: The correct answer is: Farthest from the point of attachment<\/p>\n\n\n\n The plantar surface of the foot is the: The correct answer is: Sole or bottom<\/p>\n\n\n\n An example of a dorsal cavity is the: The correct answer is: Spinal cavity<\/p>\n\n\n\n Who completes the patient’s medical history form? The correct answer is: The patient, the medical assistant, and the physician<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you suspect that the patient you are preparing for examination is a victim of abuse, you should: The correct answer is: Record the signs and notify the physician of your suspicions<\/p>\n\n\n\n Before you proceed with a patient interview, you should obtain: The correct answer is: Social and family history<\/p>\n\n\n\n Wasting or decrease in size of a muscle because of inactivity is called: The correct answer is: Atrophy<\/p>\n\n\n\n The integumentary system produces: The correct answer is: Melanin<\/p>\n\n\n\n Anthropometric measurements: The correct answer is: Include height and weight<\/p>\n\n\n\n The heart is surrounded by a thin fluid-filled sac called the: The correct answer is: Pericardium<\/p>\n\n\n\n The middle layer of the heart is called the: The correct answer is: Myocardium<\/p>\n\n\n\n How many chambers are there in the human heart? The correct answer is: 4<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hyperpnea is: The correct answer is: Deep, gasping breaths<\/p>\n\n\n\n Coordination of benefits means that: The correct answer is: Services are coordinated between the primary and secondary patient insurance<\/p>\n\n\n\n The heart muscle gets its blood supply from the: The correct answer is: Coronary arteries<\/p>\n\n\n\n Marks on the ECG tracing caused by another source of activity are: The correct answer is: Artifacts<\/p>\n\n\n\n One complete contraction and subsequent relaxation of the heart is called one cardiac: The correct answer is: Cycle<\/p>\n\n\n\n The average normal heart rate is: The correct answer is: About 72 beats per minute<\/p>\n\n\n\n What group of factors is likely to contribute to blood pressure? The correct answer is: Activity level, stress, alcohol use<\/p>\n\n\n\n Lavender-stopper tubes are most commonly used to collect: The correct answer is: Hematology tests<\/p>\n\n\n\n Lithium heparin is a suitable anticoagulant for which of the following tests? The correct answer is: Lytes<\/p>\n\n\n\n Of the following options, what must happen for the practice to achieve reimbursement? The correct answer is: The diagnostic code must support the procedure code<\/p>\n\n\n\n A tympanic thermometer measures temperature: The correct answer is: In the ear<\/p>\n\n\n\n A flexible spending account (FSA) is designed to: The correct answer is: Be funded by the employee and is not subject to federal or state taxes<\/p>\n\n\n\n A solution used to clean the site before routine venipuncture is: The correct answer is: 70% isopropyl alcohol<\/p>\n\n\n\n Diaphoresis is another term for: The correct answer is: Sweating<\/p>\n\n\n\n Which of these instruments would a physician use to examine a patient’s throat? The correct answer is: Laryngeal mirror<\/p>\n\n\n\n Which of the following stopper colors identifies a tube used for coagulation testing? The correct answer is: Light-blue<\/p>\n\n\n\n Heparin prevents blood from clotting by: The correct answer is: Inhibiting thrombin<\/p>\n\n\n\n What is the purpose of an antiglycolytic agent? The correct answer is: It preserves glucose<\/p>\n\n\n\n To examine by touch or feel is to: The correct answer is: Palpate<\/p>\n\n\n\n What is the purpose of the regular physical examination? The correct answer is: To maintain the patient’s health and prevent disease<\/p>\n\n\n\n You want to convey an open posture while communicating with a patient. What should you do? The correct answer is: Lean forward in your chair facing the patient<\/p>\n\n\n\n A fixed-dollar amount the subscriber must pay or “meet” each year before the insurer begins to cover expenses is the: The correct answer is: Deductible<\/p>\n\n\n\n The horizontal flat line that separates the various waves on the ECG strip represents: The correct answer is: The baseline<\/p>\n\n\n\n Which of the following tasks are considered within the scope of practice for a medical assistant? The correct answer is: Collecting specimens for diagnostic treatment<\/p>\n\n\n\n The __<\/strong><\/em><\/strong> codes are considered to be the most important of the CPT codes.: The correct answer is: E\/M<\/p>\n\n\n\n Heptomegaly is: The correct answer is: Enlargement of the liver<\/p>\n\n\n\n Which term best describes “destruction by burning”? The correct answer is: Electrocauterization<\/p>\n\n\n\n What type of cancer is the most common? The correct answer is: Carcinoma<\/p>\n\n\n\n In preparation for a venipuncture or capillary stick, the medical assistant must: The correct answer is: Allow the alcohol to air-dry<\/p>\n\n\n\n An ordered blood culture should be drawn in a: The correct answer is: Yellow top tube<\/p>\n\n\n\n A patient’s arm is swollen. The term used to describe this condition is: The correct answer is: Edematous<\/p>\n\n\n\n A female patient’s cancer has spread. Which term best describes her condition? The correct answer is: Metastasis<\/p>\n\n\n\n A patient with a high degree of jaundice typically has: The correct answer is: Yellow skin and sclera<\/p>\n\n\n\n Select the question that pertains to patient safety regarding blood collections. The correct answer is: “Are you allergic to anything that you know of?”<\/p>\n\n\n\n Select the proper method of urine specimen collection that will avoid contamination. The correct answer is: Avoiding touching the inside of the container or the lid<\/p>\n\n\n\n Which ECG lead is considered bipolar? The correct answer is: II<\/p>\n\n\n\n The serum or plasma of a lipemic specimen appears: The correct answer is: Cloudy white<\/p>\n\n\n\n A lipemic specimen is a clue that the patient was probably: The correct answer is: Not fasting<\/p>\n\n\n\n A 12 hour fast is normally required in testing for this analyte: The correct answer is: Triglycerides<\/p>\n\n\n\n A blood smear is: The correct answer is: Blood spread out on a microscope slide<\/p>\n\n\n\n The patient has complained of nausea and vomiting for several days. The physician will most likely prescribe or administer: The correct answer is: An antiemetic<\/p>\n\n\n\n Breathing is regulated by the: The correct answer is: Medulla Oblongata<\/p>\n\n\n\n Gauze pads are used to: The correct answer is: Apply pressure on the venipuncture site following a blood draw<\/p>\n\n\n\n Whorls are related to capillary puncture are: The correct answer is: Spiral patterns of fingerprints<\/p>\n\n\n\n Cystitis is a(n): The correct answer is: Inflammation of the bladder<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to the Patient Care Partnership, which of the following is a patient right? The correct answer is: To expect continuity of care<\/p>\n\n\n\n We have an expert-written solution to this problem! The correct answer is: Anesthetic<\/p>\n\n\n\n If both parents cover dependents on their plan, the child’s primary insurance is usually determined by The correct answer is: The parent whose birthday is earlier in the calendar year is primary<\/p>\n\n\n\n Co-insurance is calculated based on a: The correct answer is: Percentage of a charge<\/p>\n\n\n\n An unintentional, harmful reaction to acorrectdosage of a drug is called: The correct answer is: An adverse effect<\/p>\n\n\n\n A new patient has not received services from the physician or from another physician of the same specialty in the same group practice for: The correct answer is: Three years<\/p>\n\n\n\n The abbreviation for PFSH is: The correct answer is: Past, family, and\/or social history<\/p>\n\n\n\n You are obtaining an ECG using a 10-lead ECG machine. The patient accidently burps while the strip is running, causing an artifact on the strip. This can be identified as a: The correct answer is: Somatic tremor<\/p>\n\n\n\n The P wave on the ECG strip should be: The correct answer is: Upright reflection and in front of the QRS complex<\/p>\n\n\n\n Medicare Part A covers: The correct answer is: Hospital services<\/p>\n\n\n\n The form that must be signed by the patient, in order for a physician to send records to another physician is called: The correct answer is: Release of Information<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hematopoiesis is: The correct answer is: Creation of new blood cells<\/p>\n\n\n\n Which food is a good source of folate? The correct answer is: Leafy green vegetables<\/p>\n\n\n\n Which of the following is a clinical duty? The correct answer is: Obtaining medical history of a new patient<\/p>\n\n\n\n Empathy is the ability to: The correct answer is: Care and respect for the health and welfare of your patients<\/p>\n\n\n\n Which specialist diagnoses and treats disorders of the stomach and intestines? The correct answer is: Gastroenterologist<\/p>\n\n\n\n You should leave some time slots open during the schedule each day to: The correct answer is: Make room in the schedule for emergencies and delays<\/p>\n\n\n\n In a letter, the letters “ENC.” Indicates which of the following: The correct answer is: Enclosure<\/p>\n\n\n\n The purpose of an agenda is to: The correct answer is: Give an outline of topics to be discussed at an upcoming meeting<\/p>\n\n\n\n Correspondence that contains information about a patient should be marked: The correct answer is: Confidential<\/p>\n\n\n\n What is an example of protected health information? 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Royal blue. (If using butterfly method, 1royalblue then 1lightblue)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
23g<\/p>\n\n\n\n
70% isopropyl alcohol<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The diameter<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bevel<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Light blue (see how fast blood clots)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Inhibiting thrombin<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Preserves glucose<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Palpatate<\/p>\n\n\n\n
NPO ( NOTING BY MOUTH)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Accession number<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Manual<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Lytes (heart cannot function without)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Critical condition<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Results are needed soon for an appropriate response<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Will soon be in surgery<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the course of establishing a diagnosis<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Med emergency<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Water<\/p>\n\n\n\n
H&H (hemiglobin and hematocrit)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Edematous<\/p>\n\n\n\n
High fat content from the blood<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Yellow skin and sclerace<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Obstruction of the flow of lymph<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Stoppage of the normal venous blood flow<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bilirubin<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cloudy white<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Was not fasting<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Triglycerides (calcium)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Blood spread out on a microscope slide<\/p>\n\n\n\n
CBG<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Packed cell volume<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Interstitial fluid<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Spiral patterns of fingerprint<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Narrow bore capillary tubes<\/p>\n\n\n\n
NBS<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Label it venous specimen<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The parent whose birthday is earlier in the calender year is primary<\/p>\n\n\n\n
% of a charge<\/p>\n\n\n\n
An adverse effect<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Three years<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Past, family, and\/or social history<\/p>\n\n\n\n
$50<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fax<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hospital services<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Release of information<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Initiated by the person making the entry<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a. Cranial cavity
b. Orbital cavity
c. Nasal cavity
d. Thoracic cavity
*The dorsal cavity is divided into the cranial cavity (which houses the brain)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a. Misdemeanor
b. Arbitration
c. Felony
d. Mitigation
*Misdemeanors are less serious crimes than felonies and re punishable by fines or imprisonment up to a year or less.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a. Malfunction
b. Arbitration
c. Malice
d. Malpractice
Medical negligence is commonly known as malpractice<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Which of the following items is the most important for assistive personnel to keep in mind during their daily routine in medical settings?
a. Burglary
b. Confidentiality
c. Privilege granted to a physician
d. Consent
*In the Standard of Care the first item the medical assistant should uphold is maintaining confidentiality<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a. When the patient’s employer requests it
b. When an attorney requests it
c. When a court requests it by means of a subpoena
d. When the patient’s best friend requests it
*The law may require the physician to release the record when a court subpoenas it<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a. When the physician calls to request it
b. When the patient signs a release
c. When the insurance company signs a release
d. When the patient has signed a living will
*Information can be released only after a patient signs a release statement<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a. Thoracic
b. Cranial
c. Orbital
d. Nasal
*The thoracic cavity contains the lungs, heart, esophagus and trachea<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a. Posterior (dorsal) cavity
b. Transverse plane
c. Pelvic cavity
d. Abdominal cavity
*The dorsal cavity is divided into the cranial cavity and the spinal cavity<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a. Sterilization
b. Sanitization
c. Distillation
d. Disinfection
*Sanitization is the scrubbing of instruments and equipment with special brushes and detergents to remove blood, mucous and other contaminants<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a. Sterilization
b. Sanitizing
c. Disinfection
d. Treated with antiseptics
*Disinfection is the process that destroys most micro organisms; however it cannot kill all<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a. Disinfection
b. Sterilization
c. Surgical Asepsis
d. Sanitization
*Sterilization is required for all instruments and supplies that will penetrate a patient’s skin. Sterilization usually involves an autoclave or chemical (cold) process<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a. Familial
b. Subjective
c. Objective
d. Social
*Subjective date is obtained from a conversation with the patient<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a. Familial
b. Subjective
c. Social
d. Objective
*Objective data is readily apparent and measurable<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a. Mulitply by 2.5
b. Subtract 2.5 from the number
c. Divide by 2.5
d. Add 2.5 to the number
*To go from CM to inches, the formula would be __<\/em> CM \u00f72.54 = Inches<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a. Put on goggles before entering the room
b. Sterilize the examination room
c. Wash your face as soon as the incident occurs.
d. Ask the patient to look the other way while coughing
*According to Standard Precautions, the use of PPE in addition to cough etiquette includes covering mouth and providing at least 3 feet of space between persons<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a. Alcohol
b. Sterile water
c. Tap water
d. Distilled water
When filling an autoclave, distilled water is best<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a. Consult
b. Clerical
c. Counsel
d. Client’s words
**The six C’s of charting include client’s words, clarity, completeness, conciseness, chronological order and confidentiality<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a. 1-0
b. 5-0
c. 7-0
d. 0-0
**Suture materials come in thicknesses ranging from size 11-0 (smallest) to size 7 (largest)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a. Chest x-ray
b. Colonoscopy
c. Blood work
d. ECG
*A colonoscopy is done to visualize the large intestine and also to screen for colon cancer<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a. Frontal
b. Transverse
c. Sagittal
d. Lateral
**A sagittal plane divides the body into left and right portions<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a. Proximal
b. Distal
c. Superior
d. Medial
*Proximal means close to the point of attachment or to the trunk of the body<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a. Coding identifies patients in a database
b. Coding is used to track a physician’s payments
c. Coding helps physicians with the diagnosis
d. Coding determines the reimbursement of medical fees
*The combination of diagnostic codes and procedure codes provides the basis for healthcare reimbursement<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a. Listen and explain that the doctor is the best one to have this discussion with
b. Ignore the patient and pretend to listen
c. Listen and tell the patient you will call the pharmacy to see if there are any other options
d. Listen and advise the patient on what to take
*As part of the patient advocacy, anything that can be misconstrued as medical advice should be avoided<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a. Lithotomy
b. Sims’
c. Prone
d. Dorsal Recumbent
*The Sims Position is used during anal or rectal exams<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a. Making sure your vaccinations are up-to-date
b. Allowing the exam room to air out after each patient
c. Washing your hands before and after each patient contact
d. Wearing gloves and goggles during all examinations
*Hand sanitizing is one of the best means of reducing the spread of microorganisms in a health care facility<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a. Apical
b. Temporal
c. Carotid
d. Radial
**The apical pulse (the heartbeat at the apex of the heart) can be heard with a stethoscope<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a. 21.8
b. 36.1
c. 116.8
d. 37.9
**The formula for Fahrenheit to Celsius is 96.9 (F-32) x 5\/9 = ? 96.9 – 32 x 5\/9 = ?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a. Weight
b. Respiration
c. Pulse Rate
d. Blood pressure
**Vital signs include temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure and pain<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a. Deltoid
b. Bicep
c. Gluteus Maximus
d. Tricep
*The deltoid acts to abduct and extend the arm at the shoulder<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a. Pronation
b. Plantar flexion
c. Abduction
d. Dorsiflexion
*Pointing the toes down is known as plantar flexion<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a. Tricuspid
b. Aortic semilunar
c. Right atrioventricular
d. Bicuspid
**The bicuspid valve has two cusps and is located between the left atrium and left ventricle<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a. Forearm
b. Foot
c. Knee
d. Ankle
*The popliteal pulse is found behind the knee<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Which of the following job responsibilities has the highest risk exposure?
a. Assisting in suture removal
b. Taking a patient’s vitals
c. Drawing blood for a lab analysis
d. Collecting a urine specimen
*According to OSHA, bodily fluids include blood, semen and amniotic fluid. The employee must have access to the exposure control plan<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a. Diastolic pressure
b. Cardiac output
c. Systemic circulation
d. Systolic pressure
*Cardiac output is the total amount of blood pumped out of the heart in one minute<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a. Buccal route
b. Subcutaneous route
c. Transdermal route
d. Sublingual route
*Buccal is dissolved in the cheek and gum and sublingual goes under the tongue<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a. TRICARE
b. PHO
c. HSA
d. SSI
*TRICARE is government sponsored health benefits for active duty and retired service personnel and their families<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a. Barbituate
b. Lithium
c. Levodopa
d. Phenothiazine
*Barbituates \/sedatives are commonly used together<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a. Sedative
b. Narcotic analgesic
c. Antiepileptic drug
d. Antidepressant
*Government agencies use the popular term narcotics for opioids like codeine
The correct answer is: Narcotic analgesic<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a. Transdermal
b. Injection
c. Topical
d. Rectal
*Medication given by injection is called parenteral medication<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a. Insulin syringe
b. Tuberculin syringe
c. Hypodermic syringe
d. Cartridge
*A cartridge is a small barrel pre-filled with a sterile drug<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a. External oblique
b. Deltoid
c. Internal oblique
d. Vastus lateralis
*The vastus lateralis site is good because it is large and a thick muscle that is developed before the child begins to walk<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a. Simulate red bone marrow
b. Fight off infection
c. Carry oxygen from the lungs and to carry carbon dioxide from the tissues to the lungs
d. Help destroy bacteria, toxins and viruses
*The function of hemoglobin is to carry oxygen from the lungs to the body tissues and to carry CO2 from the tissues to the lungs<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a. Buccal
b. Topical ointment
c. Transdermal
d. Tine test
*A drug administered through the transdermal patch is absorbed through the skin directly into the bloodstream<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a. TRICARE
b. Medicaid
c. Medicare Part A
d. Medicare Part B
*Medicare Part B is voluntary and members must pay income based premiums to enroll<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a. Hemostasis
b. Hematocrit
c. Platelets
d. Hemoglobin
*Hemostasis is the process of forming blood clot to stop the leakage of blood<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a. ID Tag
b. Face shield
c. Stethoscope
d. Scrub shirt
*Gloves, masks, eye\/face shield, gowns and or lab coats make up standard PPE<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a. Scalpel
b. Probe
c. Syringe
d. Retractor
**Probes are used to explore wounds or body cavities to locate or clear blockages<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a. Debits
b. Credits
c. Liabilities
d. Assets
*An asset is anything owned by the company<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a. The amount of money a practice makes each month
b. A record of all monies due to the practice
c. Outstanding inventory bills
d. The people the practice owes money to
*Accounts receivable is the total owed to the practice but not yet received<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A jagged, open wound of the skin is a\/an:
a. Abrasion
b. Laceration
c. Incision
d. Puncture
*A laceration is a jagged, open wound in the skin that can extend down into the underlying tissue<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a. Goggles, gown and uniform
b. Gloves, face shield, and gown
c. Face shield, gown, and booties
d. Gown, gloves and booties
*Gloves, face shield and gown are standard PPE for protection against bodily fluids<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a. Drapes
b. Dressings
c. Bandages
d. Sterile strips
*Dressings are sterile materials used to cover an incision<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a. Battery
b. Assault
c. Fraud
d. Negligence
*Negligence is charged when a healthcare practitioner fails to exercise ordinary care and the patient is injured<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a. Tracking all of the laboratory OSHA violations
b. Keeping a record of employee paid sick leave
c. Checking needles for blunt tips and small barbs
d. Recording chemistry instrument maintenance
*QA refers to the overall process guaranteeing quality patient care<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a. ESR
b. AST
c. Amylase
d. RBC Count
**The ESR test measures the rate at which RBS’s settle to the bottom. It is used as a diagnostic tool for inflammatory disease and cancer<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a. Failure to use due care
b. A type of negligence
c. Invasion of privacy
d. Violation of discovery
*the improper use of or a breach of confidentiality of medical records may be seen as an invasion of privacy
The correct answer is: Invasion of privacy<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a. Is unable to obtain a specimen from a very combative patient
b. Missed the vein and has to redirect twice to complete the draw
c. Fails to report significant changes in a patient’s condition
d. Forgets to sign out at the nurses’ station when draws are complete
*Negligence is defined as the healthcare practitioner fails to exercise ordinary care<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a. Offenses that can lead to imprisonment
b. Legal proceedings between private parties
c. Regulations established by governments
d. Violent crimes against the state or nation
Civil law involves crimes against the person<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a. Malpractice
b. Breach of confidentiality
c. Assault and Battery
d. Negligence
*Battery is an action that causes bodily harm to another. Battery may be charged for any unauthorized touching of a patient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a. Immune response
b. Chain of infection
c. Infection cycle
d. Pathogenic series
*The cycle\/chain of infection explains how infections are transmitted<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a. Agent
b. Host
c. Vehicle
d. Vector
*The infection cycle begins when the pathogen invades the reservoir host<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a. Tachycardia
b. V-fib
c. PVC
d. A- fib
*V-Fib is the most common cause of cardiac arrest – it is an abnormal heart rhythm<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a. Excitability
b. Contractility
c. Conductivity
d. Automaticity
*Automaticity is the ability of the heart to initiate an electrical impulse without being stimulated by an independent source<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a. Immunity
b. Antigen
c. Antibody
d. Asepsis
*Protection from infectious disease is known as immunity<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a. Airborne
b. Reverse
c. Droplet
d. Contact
*Pathogens can be transmitted to a new host through the air. If contaminated droplets are inhaled diseases including influenza and tuberculosis may be contracted<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a. HCV
b. HBV
c. HIV
d. HAV
*HIV is a virus that infects and gradually destroys components of the immune system. AIDS is the condition that results from the advanced stage of this viral infection<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a. A carrier
b. Infectious
c. Susceptible
d. Immune
*A person develops immunity by having an infectious disease caused by pathogens, subsequently the body makes antibodies to defend against the virus<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a. Review of symptoms
b. Insurance carrier
c. Hospitalizations
d. Chief complaint
*Past history includes childhood diseases, major illnesses, injuries and hospitalizations<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a. Rubeola
b. Varicella
c. Pertussis
d. Scabies
*Pertussis is caused by bacteria and is transmitted by direct\/indirect contact<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a. Precedes the root of the word
b. Follows the root of the word
c. Establishes its basic meaning
d. Makes pronunciation easier
*A suffix is a word element placed at the end of a word that changes the meaning of a word<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a. Erythma
b. Erythrocytosis
c. Hemostasis
d. Hemolysis
*Hemolysis is the destruction of RBC’s with release of hemoglobin into plasma<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a. At the fourth ICS, right sternal border
b. At the fifth ICS, left midclavicular line
c. Midway between V3 and V5
d. At the fourth ICS, left sternal border
*V2 is placed at the 4th intercostal space, left sternal border<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a. Exo
b. Mal
c. Dys
d. Anti
*Exo means outside or outward<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a. Lungs
b. Brain
c. Kidney
d. Stomach
*Pulmonology is the study and treatment of diseases of the respiratory system. The Respiratory system include the trachea, bronchial tubes, lungs and alveoli<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a. Muscle weakness
b. Kidney infection
c. Blood cell disorder
d. Liver inflammation
*Hepatitis is a viral infection of the liver that can lead to cirrhosis or death<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a. Partial thromboplastin
b. Prenatal therapy
c. Patient temperature
d. Prothrombin time
Coagulation studies include prothrombin time (PT) and partial thromboplastin time (PTT)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a. Study of
b. Cancer
c. Without
d. Tumor
**Onc\/o – tumor – logy – study of<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a. Acic
b. Thorac
c. Racic
d. Oraci
*thorac – meaning chest ic – pertaining to<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a. Cyan
b. Hypo
c. Sub
d. Cry
**cry\/o: cold<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a. 52
b. 13
c. 26
d. 48
*Payroll checks are typically issued weekly, which means 52 pay periods per year. Bi-weekly would be 26 pay periods per year<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a. Sagittal
b. Transverse
c. Midsagittal
d. Frontal
*A frontal or coronal plane divides the body into anterior (frontal) and posterior (rear) portions<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a. Midsagittal
b. Transverse
c. Frontal
d. Sagittal
*Horizontal plane that separates the body into superior\/inferior portions also called transverse<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a. Farthest from the point of attachment
b. Nearest the central portion of the body
c. To the back of the body or body part
d. Higher or above, or toward the head
*Distal refers to farther from the point of attachment<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a. Top of the foot
b. Heel portion
c. Area of the arch
d. Sole or bottom
*Acceptable areas for heel puncture is the medial\/lateral area of the plantar (bottom) surface of the heel<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a. Abdominal cavity
b. Pelvic cavity
c. Spinal cavity
d. Thoracic cavity
*the dorsal cavity contains the cranium and the spine<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a. The patient’s immediate family
b. The patient
c. The insurance company
d. The patient, the medical assistant, and the physician
*The medical history form may be started by the patient but will require input from the medical assistant and physician<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a. Record the signs and notify the physician of your suspicions
b. Talk to the patient
c. Call the police right away
d. Record your suspicions in their chart
*Any signs of abuse and or a problem, report it to the physician<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a. Social and family history
b. Any visible injuries
c. Chief complaint
d. Signs and symptoms
*The social and family history provide the physician a background to the patient’s medical history<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a. Uremia
b. Rickets
c. Myalgia
d. Atrophy
Atrophy is the loss of muscle mass and strength that occurs with disease<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a. Trypsin
b. Surfactant
c. Melanin
d. Melatonin
*Another cell type of the epidermis is the melanocyte which makes melanin<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a. Include vital signs
b. Are only taken in infants
c. Are not taken in adults
d. Include height and weight
Anthropometry is the science of size, proportion, weight and height<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a. Epicardium
b. Endocardium
c. Pericardium
d. Myocardium
*A membrane called the pericardium covers the heart and the large blood vessels attached to it<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a. Endocardium
b. Epicardium
c. Pericardium
d. Myocardium
**The middle layer is the thickest layer of the wall and is comprised primarily of cardiac muscle – this is known as the myocardium<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a. 4
b. 2
c. 6
d. 1
*The heart contains 4 hollow chambers – two on the left and two on the right<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a. Inability to breath during an MRI
b. Deep, gasping breaths
c. Shallow, gasping breaths
d. A low respiratory rate
**Hyperpnea is abnormally rapid, deep or labored breathing<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a. Services are coordinated between the primary and secondary patient insurance
b. The secondary insurance is always filed before the primary insurance
c. The physician and patient coordinate health-care costs and codes
d. The codes used are coordinated between procedure and diagnostic code
*Coordination of Benefits (COB) is only applicable when the patient has multiple insurance policies<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a. Pulmonary veins
b. Carotid arteries
c. Pulmonary arteries
d. Coronary arteries
*The tissues of the heart receive their blood supply through the coronary arteries<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a. Artifacts
b. Conduction marks
c. Wandering baseline
d. Asystole
*Unwanted marks on the ECG tracing are called artifacts<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a. Diastole
b. Output
c. Cycle
d. Systole
*One heartbeat makes up one cardiac cycle<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a. Greater than 100 beats per minute
b. About 72 beats per minute
c. Less than 60 beats per minute
d. Greater than 81 beats per minute
*Abnormal heart rates are identified as either bradycardia (less than 60 beats) or tachycardia (greater than 100 beats)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a. Alcohol use, education, wealth
b. Diet, health history, wealth
c. Activity level, stress, alcohol use
d. Age, activity level and occupation
*Activity, stress and alcohol use are all causes of blood pressure variations<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a. Chemistry tests
b. Immunology tests
c. Coagulation tests
d. Hematology tests
**According to NCCLS the lavender tube is used with EDTA\/Hematology studies<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a. CBC
b. Lytes
c. Lithium
d. Protime
**Lithium heparin is an additive in electrolyte studies and arterial blood gases<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a. All the forms on the insurance claim form must be complete
b. The file must use only one diagnostic code and one procedure code
c. All types of codes must be used
d. The diagnostic code must support the procedure code
*The procedure code and the diagnostic code must match and support each other in order or a practice to receive reimbursement<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a. Under the armpit
b. In the mouth
c. In the rectum
d. In the ear
*The tympanic membrane (the eardrum at the end of the external auditory canal) is used for instantaneous temperature measurement<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a. Reimburse an employee for medical expense due to high deductibles
b. Be a tax-sheltered savings that can be used to pay for medical expenses In
c. Allow the patient to spend health-care money whenever desired
d. Be funded by the employee and is not subject to federal or state taxes
*The FSA is funded by the patient and is not subject to federal, Social Security or state taxes on contribution<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a. 70% isopropyl alcohol
b. 70% methanol
c. 5.25% sodium hypochlorite
d. Providone-iodine
*The most commonly used antiseptic for routine blood collection is 70% isopropyl alcohol.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a. Sweating
b. Low blood pressure
c. Diarrhea
d. Prolonged fever
*Could be associated with cardiovascular disorders, diaphoresis is also known as excessive sweating<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a. Tuning fork
b. Scapula
c. Stethoscope
d. Laryngeal mirror
*A laryngeal mirror is used to observe the pharynx and oral cavity<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a. Lavender
b. Green
c. Light-blue
d. Red
**Green is used for plasma determinations in chemistry, lavender is used for whole blood and routine immunology tests, red is for serum determination in chemistry and light-blue is for coagulation determinations<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a. Binding calcium
b. Chelating thrombin
c. Activating calcium
d. Inhibiting thrombin
*Heparin prevents clotting by inhibiting the formation of thrombin<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a. It enhances the clotting process
b. It inhibits the electrolyte breakdown
c. It prevents clotting
d. It preserves glucose
*An antiglycolytic agent is a substance that prevents the breakdown of glucose<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a. Ambulate
b. Anchor
c. Pronate
d. Palpate
*The physician uses palpation (touch) extensively in the general physical exam<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a. To identify any disease or condition the patient may not be aware of
b. To maintain the patient’s health and prevent disease
c. To meet the needs of the insurance company
d. To keep the patient’s status as current
*A regular physical is recommended as to set a benchmark for health indicators (weight, blood pressure, etc) as well as to maintain the patient’s health and prevent disease<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a. Lean back gently facing the patient
b. Lean forward and avoid eye contact with the patient
c. Lean forward in your chair facing the patient
d. Fold your arms and lean forward while looking into the patient’s eyes
*Open posture – friendliness and receptiveness. You face the other person and lean forward in the chair<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a. Deductible
b. Copayment
c. Premium
d. Co-insurance
*A fixed dollar amount that must be paid by the insured for charges of providers<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Select one:
a. An interval
b. A segment
c. The amplitude
d. The baseline
*The length of the wave or the length of the wave with a segment is known as an interval. The horizontal flat line that separates the various waves is the baseline<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a. Diagnosing a patient
b. Prescribing treatment for a patient
c. Collecting specimens for diagnostic treatment
d. Performing a physical examination
*The role of the medical assistant is not to diagnose, prescribe or perform an examination. The collection of a specimen fall under the scope of practice for a medical assistant<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a. Level II
b. E\/M
c. Add-on
d. Unlisted procedure
*Evaluation and Management Codes are often considered the most important of all CPT codes because physicians in any medical specialty can use them<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a. Decreased liver function
b. Impaired liver function
c. Enlargement of the liver
d. Increased liver function
*Hepat\/o – means liver and -megaly is enlargement or large<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a. Exenteration
b. Fulguration
c. Cryosurgery
d. Electrocauterization
*Electrocautery is the destruction by burning<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a. Sarcoma
b. Carcinoma
c. Teratoma
d. Adenoma
*Carcinoma originates from epithelial tissue and it makes up about 90% of all tumors<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a. Blow on the alcohol for quicker drying time
b. Wipe the alcohol off with dry gauze
c. Fan the alcohol with your hand
d. Allow the alcohol to air-dry
*Blowing, fanning or wiping can contaminate the site – air dry is best<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a. Red top tube
b. Yellow top tube
c. Green top tube
d. Lavender top tube
Blood cultures are drawn in yellow top tubes or culture bottles<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a. Cyanotic
b. Edematous
c. Sclerosed
d. Thrombosed
Edema describes an area containing excess fluid<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a. Malignancy
b. Benign
c. Mitosis
d. Metastasis
*A malignancy occurs when the cancer cells break loose and become invasive to the surrounding tissue. The actual spread of a malignant cancer to other areas of the body is called metastasis<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a. Edematous extremeties
b. Yellow skin and sclera
c. Bruising and petechiae
d. Hemolyzed specimens
*Too much bilirubin builds up and causes sclera of the eyes and the individual’s skin to appear yellow orange<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a. “Where do they usually stick you?”
b. “Have you had this procedure before?”
c. “Have you had anything to eat or drink in the past 24 hours?”
d. “Are you allergic to anything that you know of?”
*Gloves, tourniquets, and adhesive bandages contain elements such as latex and can cause mild to severe reactions<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a. Adding a preservative to the midstream container
b. Avoiding urinating directly into the urine container
c. Avoiding touching the inside of the container or the lid
d. Asking the patient to wear gloves during collection into the container
*The medical assistant must instruct the patient to avoid touching the inside of the container and the lid<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a. V4
b. aVR
c. II
d. aVF
*The bipolar lead of the 12-lead ECG are the first three leads – I, II, III<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Select one:
a. Dark yellow
b. Pink to red
c. Cloudy white
d. Foamy pink
*A specimen may appear cloudy if the patient has ingest fatty substances<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a. Dehydrated
b. In a basal state
c. Not fasting
d. Jaundiced
*a sample that appears lipemic is an indication that the patient was not fasting<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a. Bilirubin
b. Calcium
c. Triglycerides
d. Electrolytes
*Test results most critically affected in a non-fasting situation are those for glucose, cholesterol triglycerides and or lipids<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a. Blood made from a heparinized specimen
b. Blood used to identify the types of bacteria
c. Blood collected on a special filter paper
d. Blood spread out on a microscope slide
*A drop of freshly collected blood to a prepared microscope slide is necessary for some tests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a. A laxative
b. An antiemetic
c. An antacid
d. An antidiarrheal
*An antiemetic such as prochlorperazine will stop nausea and vomiting and can be prescribed or administered in severe cases<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Select one:
a. Pituitary Gland
b. Thyroid
c. Medulla Oblongata
d. Hypothalmus
*Breathing is controlled by the respiratory center of the brain which is located in the pons and medulla oblongata<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a. Apply pressure on the venipuncture site following a blood draw
b. Provide comfort to the patient
c. Handle lab samples
d. Prevent the spread of infection
*Gauze pads or sponges are use in various clinical areas. Cotton or rayon balls may be used but are not recommended because of their tendency to stick to the site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a. Spiral patterns of fingerprints
b. Blebs created during skin tests
c. Formations seen in blood films
d. Newborn screening blood spots
*Whorls are a spiral arrangement, as in the ridges on the finger that make up the fingerprint<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a. Inflammation of the bladder
b. Obstruction of the ureter
c. Disorder of the kidneys
d. Infection of the nephritis
*Cystitis is a urinary bladder infection<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a. To expect continuity of care
b. To waive payment if treatment is unsatisfactory
c. To participate in research without informed consent
d. to obtain information about family members’ healthcare
*In the Patient Care Partnership the patient should expect high quality medical care as well as informed involvement in the care received<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Lidocaine is a type of:
Select one:
a. Diuretic
b. Anesthetic
c. Antibiotic
d. Antihypnotic
*Lidocaine is the most commonly used anesthetic often used as a topical gel<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a. The parent whose birthday is closest to the child’s birthday is primary
b. If the mother is older than the father than she is primary
c. The father is usually older than the mother so he is primary
d. The parent whose birthday is earlier in the calendar year is primary
*Policy of the parent whose birthday comes first in the calendar year is primary<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a. Percentage of a charge
b. A fixed charge for each visit
c. A capitation rate
d. The number of policy holders in a plan
*Co insurance is a fixed percentage of charge<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a. An adverse effect
b. A manifestation
c. A late effect
d. A coexisting condition
*In an adverse effect, the patient must discontinue the medication because the negative effects outweigh the benefits<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a. One year
b. Ninety days
c. Two years
d. Three years
*If it has been more than 3 years or if the patient has never been seen by a physician, he\/she is a new patient<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a. Past, family, and\/or social history
b. Patient, family, and\/or systems history
c. Present, family, social and history
d. Past, family, and systems history
*Past, Family and Social history all are required to get a complete patient picture<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a. Voluntary muscle movement
b. Electrical interference
c. Somatic tremor
d. Wandering baseline
*There are two types of muscle artifacts and a somatic tremor is an involuntary movement of a muscle such as a cough or a burp<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a. After each QRS complex and upright reflection
b. Upward refection following the QRS complex
c. Downward reflection and in front of the QRS complex
d. Upright reflection and in front of the QRS complex
*Basic rhythm interpretation involves noting whether there is a consistent P wave in front of every QRS complex and that the reflection is upright<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a. Physician services
b. Hospital services
c. MACs
d. Prescription drugs
*Medicare Part A is the hospital benefit<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a. Assignment of Benefits
b. Release of Information
c. ABN
d. Arbitration Agreement
*If information does not fall under TPO – written authorization must be obtained before sharing<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a. Creation of new blood cells
b. The shape of red blood cells
c. Creation of fluid in the bone marrow
d. The clotting factor in a person
*Hematopoiesis is blood cell production; also known as hemopoiesis<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a. Carrots
b. Leafy green vegetables
c. Liver
d. Chicken
*Chicken is a good source of protein and carrots are an excellent source of Vitamin D. Liver is great for the B vitamins. Leafy green vegetables are a great source of folate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a. Checking for precertification for a patient
b. Obtaining medical history of a new patient
c. Calling an insurance company
d. Scheduling appointments
*Scheduling appointments and insurance tasks would be considered administrative tasks. Obtaining a medical history is considered clinical and well within the scope of practice for a medical assistant<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a. Care and respect for the health and welfare of your patients
b. Lose your temper in an emergency
c. Keep you calm during an emergency
d. Feel sorry for homeless people
*Empathy is feeling with someone and sympathy is feeling for someone<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a. Gerontologist
b. Internist
c. Gastroenterologist
d. Podiatrist
*A gastroenterologist is a physician who specializes in the diagnosis, treatment or management of diseases related to the digestive system<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a. Allow enough time for the doctor to return calls
b. Allow room for patients to make their own appointments
c. Provide the staff enough time for breaks
d. Make room in the schedule for emergencies and delays
*The practice of adding buffer time to the schedule gives extra time to accommodate emergencies, walk-ins, and other demands on the provider’s schedule<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a. Enclosure
b. In case you didn’t know
c. Carbon Copy
d. Entitles
*An enclosure is something that is included with a letter and it is abbreviated Enc. and it is placed two spaces down from the identification line<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a. Communicate the summary of the meeting
b. Give an outline of topics to be discussed at an upcoming meeting
c. Send a reminder about an upcoming meeting
d. Set the tone of the meeting
*The purpose of an agenda is to outline briefly the topics to be discussed at a meeting<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a. Confidential
b. Personal
c. Urgent
d. With the patient’s name and diagnosis
*the outside of envelopes should be marked confidential when the correspondence contains information about a patient<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a. Insurance company mailing address.
b. Published statistics from the internet
c. First and last name associated with a diagnosis
d. Physician’s number
*Information designated by HIPAA that could be used to identify an individual including the patient’s name, address, phone number and a diagnosis associated with that person cannot be given out by any means<\/p>\n\n\n\n