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"Educational material - CORRECT ANSWER What information is acceptable to provide to the
patient in the waiting room?"
"Blade down, handle first - CORRECT ANSWER What technique would be used when passing a
scalpel to the provider during a sterile procedure?"
"Pathology - CORRECT ANSWER 7. A patient being post-op status post left mastectomy. What
information should you make sure is on the chart from hospital?"
"Human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) - CORRECT ANSWER What is the hormone detected in
pregnancy test?"
"Liquid nitrogen - CORRECT ANSWER What is used in cryosurgery?"
"CMS 1500 - CORRECT ANSWER What is the universal claim for submited outpatient billing?"
"Plan of care - CORRECT ANSWER When reviewing a patient's chart after a visit. Where would
you look in the chart to review medication dosage and instructions for the patient?"
"American w/ Disability Act - CORRECT ANSWER Where should you refer a non- ambulatory
for, assistance with workplace accommodations?"
"Dispose of in a biohazard container - CORRECT ANSWER Your gloved hands come in contact
with the patient's blood during a procedure. What action should you take?"
"Semi-Fowler - CORRECT ANSWER A patient has COPD and requires an abdominal exam.
What position should you place the patient in to manage his/her respiratory status?"
"Dr./Nurse Practitioner - CORRECT ANSWER When working in an ambulatory care center with
several other workers. Who is legally responsible for the medical assistant's actions?"
"Patient & care giver relationship - CORRECT ANSWER What should you recognize as a goal of
patient- centered care?"
"Alcoholism - CORRECT ANSWER What is a risk factor for developing cirrhosis?"
"1 inch - CORRECT ANSWER When setting a tray for a sterile procedure. How many inches are
required to maintain a sterile field?"
"Contusion - CORRECT ANSWER What is a closed wound caused by blunt trauma that results
in swelling, ecchymosis, and pain?"
"Goniometers - CORRECT ANSWER What device would you use to measure a patient's range
of motion?"
"Height & Weight - CORRECT ANSWER What criteria is used to determine BMI?"
"Red/Rare Meat - CORRECT ANSWER 25. What foods should you instruct a patient to refrain
from eating prior to testing for fecal occult blood?"
"National Provider Identification (NPI) - CORRECT ANSWER What information is needed from
a provider to complete the CMS-1500 form?"
"Pialative - CORRECT ANSWER when using antihistamines to treat allergies this is an example
of what kind of care?"
"3-4 inches - CORRECT ANSWER How many inches above the venipuncture site should the
tourniquet be placed?"
"Distilled water - CORRECT ANSWER What solution is used in an autoclave for sterilization?"
"Apply Even Pressre - CORRECT ANSWER 35. What action should you take when performing a
capillary puncture?"
"Have the parent to hold the child - CORRECT ANSWER When performing a capillary puncture
on a 10 month old patient. What action should you take?"
"Post-op instructions - CORRECT ANSWER A patient has had a cyst removed in the office.
What information should be provided to the patient prior to leaving the office?"
"Nose - CORRECT ANSWER When performing an infuenza test, Where do you obtain your
sample from?"
"Trendelenburg - CORRECT ANSWER What position should you place a patient with a
dangerously low blood pressure?"
"STD's - CORRECT ANSWER When assisting with obtaining a Papanicolaou sample, What
information do you need to note?"
"Supralilac - CORRECT ANSWER What area is used to measure for body fat?"
"Name & Date of Birth - CORRECT ANSWER What information should you obtain from a
patient before administering medication, based on the rights of medication?"
"Seal the specimen in front of the patient - CORRECT ANSWER What action should you take to
comply with the chain of custody during a drug screen?"
"Double booking - CORRECT ANSWER When patients are scheduled for the same time and
seen in the order in which they arrive. What type of scheduling is this?"
"Friction & Soap - CORRECT ANSWER What actions are needed for effective hand washing?"
"Clean Perineal - CORRECT ANSWER What action should you take when collecting a urine
specimen from a 3 month old female patient, before applying the urine collection bag?"
"Right Atrium - CORRECT ANSWER In what chamber of the heart will you find the sinoatrial
node?"
"UA - CORRECT ANSWER A patient comes into the office reporting dysuria and side pain. What
lab work should anticipate your provider to order?"
"Purchase Order - CORRECT ANSWER What form is needed in order to order supplies for your
facility?"
"Distribution - CORRECT ANSWER When medication moves from the site of administration
into the body what is it called?"
"Mainterm - CORRECT ANSWER Which part of the diagnostic statement should you use when
searching in the alphabetical index"
"Subjective - CORRECT ANSWER A patient coming into the office for a visit and reports having
a throbbing headache and a family history of migraines. Where would you document this in the chart?"
"Get out debris to relieve inflammation - CORRECT ANSWER What is a reason for performing
an eye irrigation?"
"Figure 8 - CORRECT ANSWER What technique is used when applying an ace bandage to a
patient's injured ankle?"
"Lavender - CORRECT ANSWER What color tube would you use when performing a capillary
puncture on an infant?"
"Clean/Restock - CORRECT ANSWER What actions should you take to prepare your exam
rooms for patients?"
"Second digit - CORRECT ANSWER What digit should you use for capillary punctures?"
"Glucose - CORRECT ANSWER A patient is experiencing hypoglycemic. What medication
should you give the patient?"
"0.12-0.2 seconds - CORRECT ANSWER What is the normal range for the PR interval on a
standard EKG tracing?"
"Schedule for the last appt. of the day - CORRECT ANSWER You have a patient that is
constantly late for appointments. How would you handle this situation?"
"Recognize anxiety - CORRECT ANSWER You are interviewing a patient who has anxiety. What
action should you take?"
"8-10ml - CORRECT ANSWER When obtaining blood cultures. How many ml of blood are
required?"
"Site - CORRECT ANSWER When assisting with a cervical biopsy. What information is required
on specimen label?"
"Point, Aim, Shoot, Spray (PASS) - CORRECT ANSWER What pneumonic device is used to
describe the correct use of a fire extinguisher?"
"Safety Training - CORRECT ANSWER What office protocol meets OSHA regulations and
standards?"
"Mitochondria - CORRECT ANSWER What cell is responsible for energy production?"
"Passive - CORRECT ANSWER Breastfeeding enhances which acquired immunity?"
"Walking status - CORRECT ANSWER What determines if you do a heel stick or finger stick on
child?"
"Apply Sunscreen - CORRECT ANSWER A patient has been given a new prescription for an
antibiotic. The patient needs to wear sunscreen while taking this medication. What instruction would you give the patient"
"Medication & the site - CORRECT ANSWER What information should be documented in a
patient's chart after receiving an injection?"
"Injections - CORRECT ANSWER What is an in-office procedure that requires the use of
gloves?"
"Lift the knot away from the wound - CORRECT ANSWER When removing sutures what action
should you take?"
"Portal of exit - CORRECT ANSWER After the reservoir host what is next in the chain of
infection?"
"Time released patch - CORRECT ANSWER What type of medication is designed to be given
slowly over a specific time period?"
"Dual use plugs - CORRECT ANSWER What should you report to the safety team to ensure that
your medical office is prepared for fire?"
"25mm per second - CORRECT ANSWER What is the normal rate of EKG paper at normal
speed?"
"Lavender - CORRECT ANSWER When drawing blood and the specimen requires the tube to
contain EDTA. What color tube would you use?"
"Hands - CORRECT ANSWER A patient needs a CBC drawn and they have hematomas both
antecubital spaces. What site would you use for the venipuncture?"
"Females - CORRECT ANSWER What population primarily is affected by systemic lupus
erythematosus?"
"Repeating the conversation - CORRECT ANSWER What action when speaking with a patient
on the phone regarding a bill demonstrates active listening?"
"Balance the scale - CORRECT ANSWER What action should you take prior to weighing a
patient to ensure accuracy?"
"Place into a secondary - CORRECT ANSWER What action should you take before disposing of
a sharps container?"
"Forcepts - CORRECT ANSWER What instrument is used to grab skin during a procedure?"
"Create new notes - CORRECT ANSWER You have documented in a patient's paper chart, and
you notice an error. What action should you take?"
"Fraud - CORRECT ANSWER What is a legal tort that shows deception?"
"Latex - CORRECT ANSWER Contact dermatitis can result from what substance?"
"6 - CORRECT ANSWER On a 12 lead EKG how many leads should be placed in the precordial
area"
"Inform patient & begin procedure - CORRECT ANSWER After checking the physician order for
an eye irrigation. What action should you take next?"
"Spreadsheet - CORRECT ANSWER What method should you use to monitor your in office
supplies?"
"Uticaria, redness & swelling - CORRECT ANSWER What would you identify as a manifestation
of anaphylaxis during the intake process?"
"Ishihara - CORRECT ANSWER What is the name of the chart used to identify color vision?"
"Denial - CORRECT ANSWER A patient has recently lost their partner, they refuse to accept
this. What stage of grief is this?"
"Smoking - CORRECT ANSWER What activities can interfere with the results of a patient's
pulmonary function test?"
"Percussions - CORRECT ANSWER What is it called when a physical uses a small hammer or
tapping with his finger over the body to elicit sounds or vibratory sensations?"
"The patient - CORRECT ANSWER A 15 year old has a pregnancy test done. Who should the
results be given to?"
"Hemoglobin A1C - CORRECT ANSWER What laboratory needs to be included in a patient's
chart for a six month diabetic follow up?"
"Somatic Tremors - CORRECT ANSWER A patient is shivering during and EKG what kind of
artifact will this produce?"
"Groin - CORRECT ANSWER You have a patient that has a left above-the-knee amputation.
Where would you place the lower limb electrodes?"
"Referral - CORRECT ANSWER If a patient has an AMD insurance plan. The provider wants
them to see a specialist. What would you use for this request?"
"ICD 10 - CORRECT ANSWER When looking for a diagnosis code for an injury. What reference
guide would you use?"
"Mix Additives - CORRECT ANSWER What is the purpose for inverting a tube after
venipuncture?"
"4 - CORRECT ANSWER How many chambers are located in the heart?"
"PTH - CORRECT ANSWER An increase in calcium levels releases what hormone?"
"Type 1 hereditary, Type 2 developed it - CORRECT ANSWER Describe the difference between
Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes mellitus"
“Supine position - CORRECT ANSWER When measuring a infant from head to heel. What exam
position should you place the infant in?"
"Infants 6 weeks who has a heart of 80/min - CORRECT ANSWER What type of patient would
you report to the provider if they had a low apical pulse?"
"Confidentiality statement - CORRECT ANSWER What statement do you provide to patients to
be in compliance HIPPA?"
"When you have symptoms - CORRECT ANSWER 4. What information do you need to provide
to the patient when wearing a Holter monitor about marker?"
"Tachycardia, Hypotension, Afebrile, Normal Respiration - CORRECT ANSWER 13. You have
obtained the following vital signs from an adult patient: temperature 37.2 C (99. 0 F), heart rate 106/min, BP 89/50 mm Hg and respiratory rate of 18/min. What should document regarding the vital signs?"
"Lithotomy Position - CORRECT ANSWER What position should you place a patient for a pap
smear?"
"Immediately over the phone - CORRECT ANSWER A urgent referral has been submitted to the
insurance company. How long should the authorization process take?"
"Temperature - CORRECT ANSWER What is a cause for a urine specimen to be rejected?"
"PPE - CORRECT ANSWER What items are employers required to provide based on OSHA's
Bloodborne Pathogens standards for all employees?"
"Vertigo - CORRECT ANSWER What side effect can you expect from a patient following an ear
irrigation?"
"Taking a shower/Getting ot wet - CORRECT ANSWER When reinforcing instructions to a
patient wearing a holter monitor. What activity should the patient avoid?"
"How far has my red blood cells dropped - CORRECT ANSWER Your provider orders an ESR for
the patient. What statement shows that your patient understands the reason for the test?"
"SIM's - CORRECT ANSWER What is the correct position for obtaining a rectal temperature?"
"Tapping - CORRECT ANSWER What korotkoff sounds represents the systolic blood
pressure?"
"Resovior Host - CORRECT ANSWER What is part of the chain of infection?"
"Myocardial Infraction - CORRECT ANSWER If a patient reports a previous history of a heart
attack. What medical term would you document in the patient's chart?"
"Wait 5-10 min/Recheck - CORRECT ANSWER When taking blood pressure from a upset
patient. What action should you take?"
"Admission to hospital - CORRECT ANSWER What is an example of a patient's transition care?"
"Make eye contact & speak in even tones - CORRECT ANSWER A patient has mild hearing loss
in the examination room. What action should you take?"
"Type 2 - CORRECT ANSWER What is the most common form of diabetes?"
"2.2kg x 80kg=176kg - CORRECT ANSWER Convert patient's weight from 80kg to pounds."
"Smile friendly - CORRECT ANSWER How should you convey a friendly attitude during
telephone calls?"
"1:10 clorox water - CORRECT ANSWER What solutions should you use to clean a blood spill?"
"Patient is in a semi private room - CORRECT ANSWER What is an acceptable of incidental
disclosure of protected health information?"
"Discussing a patient info in the hallway - CORRECT ANSWER Describe a scenario of a HIPPA
violation."
"Allergy to Shell Fish - CORRECT ANSWER A patient is scheduled for a CT of the abdomen.
What information do you need to collect prior to the procedure?"
"No Show - CORRECT ANSWER A patient has several NS next to appointments in their chart.
What does this stand for?"
"Living Will - CORRECT ANSWER What legal document is needed if a patient wants to donate
organs for scientfic studies?"
"Begin the referral process - CORRECT ANSWER Your provider has determined that your
patient needs a referral to a specialist What action should you take at this time?"
"Otoscope - CORRECT ANSWER A patient reports ear pain and nausea. What piece of
equipment would you need to examine the ear?"
"Forceps - CORRECT ANSWER What instrument is needed in the post- surgical suture
removal?"
"Wave - CORRECT ANSWER When scheduling patients that are all having the same procedure
done on the first Thursday of the month. What type of scheduling is this?"
"American Heart Association - CORRECT ANSWER A patient recently had CABG surgery. What
community resource would you refer them to?"
"0.1ml - CORRECT ANSWER How much of a protein derivative solution should you use for an
injection?"
"Syncope Vertigo - CORRECT ANSWER Sweating, flushed extremities, ringing ears and
dizziness are a sign of what?"
"Reprocess - CORRECT ANSWER You find wrapped sterile instruments without dates on them.
What action should you take?"
