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MAA medical assistant is reinforcing instructions with a patient about how to take a buccal tablet. Which of the following instructions should the assistant give the patient? Place the tablet between your gums and cheek A medical assistant is preparing a patient who has psoriasis to be examined by the provider. When inspecting the patient's skin lesions, the assistant should expect to observe which of the following characteristics? A patient requests a female provider to perform her examination due to a religious conviction. A female provider is not available. Which of the following is the appropriate response by the medical assistant? Assist the patient in locating a provider to accommodate the patient's needs Which of the following types of written correspondence can be signed by a medical assistant? A notification letter to a patient about surgery arrangements Which of the following pieces of legislation keeps health care staff safe from retaliation by their employers when they report cases of patient neglect and abuse? Whistleblower protection act A medical assistant is reviewing laboratory requisitions. For which of the following patient conditions should the assistant perform a capillary collection rather than a venipuncture? A medical assistant is measuring the circumference of an infant's head. Which of the following actions should the assistant take? Place the zeco mark of the measuring tape against the infant's forehead Which of the following is a medical assistant's role in pulmonary function testing (pft)? Coach the patient through the test Which of the following items in a medical office are considered administrative office supplies? letterhead, envelopes, and business cards A medical assistant is composing business correspondence using the simplified letter style. Which of the following features should the assistant use? a subject line in all capital letters A medical assistant is performing a review of items in a clinic's inventory. How should the assistant classify dressings and bandages for inventory purposes? A medical assistant is caring for a child who has varicella zoster virus. The assistant should recognize that varicella is transferred through which of the following modes of transmission? When completing documentation in a patient's paper medical record, a medical assistant realizes she made an error. Which of the following actions should the assistant take? Draw a line through the error and initial it A patient asks a medical assistant to explain the difference between a liniment and a medicated lotion. Which of the following responses should the assistant make? Liniments contain a higher portion of oil than medicated lotions A medical assistant is measuring the vital signs of an adult patient. The assistant should identify which of the following blood pressure readings as stage 2 hypertension? According to OSHA guidelines for universal precautions, which of the following types of patient contact would require a medical assistant to wear gloves, a mask, a face shield, and protective apparel? Assisting a provider with the removal of a cyst A medical assistant is reinforcing teaching with a patient about pulse oximetry. Which of the following statements should the assistant include in the teaching? Remove your nail polish before the test A medical assistant is reinforcing teaching with a patient about the self-administrat of insulin injections. Which of the following patient statements indicates an understanding of the teaching? I will roll the bottle between my hands before drawing the medication A medical assistant is assisting with the physical examination of a patient who has scabies. Besodes gloves, which of the following pieces of personal protective equipment should the assistant wear? A patient arrives at a clinic with a bill for x-ray that were required due to an injury at the patient's place of employment. The patient has private insurance and is eligible for workers' compensation. The assistant should recognize that which of the fol Paid in full by workers' compensation A medical assistant is collecting data from a patient who has cold sores on his lips. The assistant should identify that which of the following viruses causes this condition? A medical assistant works at an urgent care center that uses open hours scheduling. Which of the following describes this form of scheduling? Patients arrive at their convenience and are seen on a first-come, first-served basis A patient call the clinic to cancel a postoperative appointment and states that she will reschedule at a later date. For which of the following reasons should the medical assistant document this information on the patient's chart? To prove that the office was not negligent A medical assistant is cleaning an examination room after assisting a provider with a biopsy.. Which of the following actions should the assistant take? Hold sharps by the blunt end to avoid a needlestick injury A medical assistant is responsible for cleaning the instruments used in a minor surgery. Which of the following is the first step in this process? A medical assistant is using a butterfly needle set to obtain a blood sample from a vein in a patient's hand. Which of the following actions should the assistant take? Hold the needle by its wings When should the code on glucose cuvettes be compared to the code on the glucometer? Before a patient is tested A medical assistant is writing a piece of professional correspondence to a consulting provider. In which of the following ways should the assistant record the date on the letter? A medical assistant is entering a new prescription into a patient's electronic medical record (EMR). while entering the prescription, an alert notifying the assistant of a medication interaction appears on the screen. Which of the following actions should Consult with the provider before continuing to process the prescription A patient tells a medical assistant that his provider's office is incompetent, as there is no improvement in his condition. Which of the following is an appropriate response for the assistant to make? i think that you feel that your treatment is not effective A medical assistant should use which of the following solutions to prepare a patient skin prior to drawing blood cultures? A medical assistant is obtaining a blood pressure measurement from an adult patient. Which of the following actions should the assistant take to ensure an accurate reading? Place the stethoscope's diaphragm over the patient's palpated artery A medical assistant is collecting a health history from an older adult patient who exhibits moderate hearing loss. Which of the following actions should the assistant take? Remain within the patient's view to allow lip-reading A medical assistant is administering an intradermal injection for allergy testing. Which of the following actions should the assistat take? locate the area two to three finger-widths below the antecubital space Which of the following techniques should a medical assistant use for the routine cleaning of EKG cables? Where should a medical assistant place the electrode for lead V5? on the left anterior axillary line, horizontal to V4 in which of the following positions should a medical assistant place a healthy patient in preparation for a rectal examination? A medical assistant is preparing a preparing a patient who has intermittent peripheral cyanosis for an examination by the provider. The assistant should understand that healthy perfusion of the hands and feet depends on adequate interaction between which Circulatory and respiratory A first-time patient is late arriving to the office. Which of the following should the medical assistant say first? Hello. Welcome to our office A medical assistant is reviewing a medicare claim denial. The assistant determines that there are charges that exceed the usual, customary , and reasonable fees. Which of the following actions should the assistant take? Adjust the patient's account to reflect no unpaid charges and write off the balance Which of the following techniques should a medical assistant use to confirm a patient's understanding of insulin administration? Observe the patient as she performs a self-demonstration A medical assistant is explaining to a female patient how to collect a clean-catch urine specimen. Which of the following instructions should the assistant include? With the labia spread, urinate a small amount into the toilet before collecting the sample Which of the following medical record documentation templates is organized by the entity that supplied the date? A medical assistant is preparing 1g/kg of activated charcoal for a patient who weight 176ld. How many grams of charcoal should the assistant prepare? The medical assistant drops an instrument on the floor while setting up a sterile tray for a procedure. He picks up the instrument and places it back on the sterile field. A few days after the procedure, the patient calls the office, concerned that the ar Which of the following positions is appropriate for a pelvic examination? A medical assistant is preparing to perform a capillary collection from an older adult patient who has poor circulation in his hands. Which of the following techniques should the assistant use to increase circulation at the collection site? At work, a medical assistant cared for a neighbor who sustained multiple injuries in a fall. after work, another neighbor asks the assistant what happened to the neighbor who fell. Following the american association of medical assistant (aama) code of eth i can't share any information about what happens at my job A medical assistant is preparing a patient who has congestive heart failure (CHF) for an examination by the provider. Which of the following manifestations should the assistant expect? MA has a request to collect a routine CBC from a healthy 10-mouth-old infant. Which of the following is the most approriate collection site? MA is reinforcing teaching with a patient about the use and care of a transdermal patch. Which of the following instructions should the assistant include in the teaching? Select a different application location for each new patch MA 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? which of the following EKG artifacts is caused by a disconnected electrode and results in the tracing going into the margins of the paper? MA is administering heparin subcutaneously to a patient. Which of the following actions should the assistant take? Inject the medication slowly MA is checking a patient's hearing using the weber test. Which of the following actions should the assistant take? Ask the patient if he hears the vibration louder in one ear than the other a provider has requested a dissecting instrument on a sterile tray that a medical assistant is preparing. Which of the following instruments should the assistant include on the tray? MA is preparing a patient who has bilateral below-the-knee amputations for an EKG. which of the following sites should the assistant select for electrode placement? MA is witnessing a patient sign an informed consent form. Which of the following is the responsibility of the assistant acting as a witness? Validate the patient's signature which of the following cell structures is the source of energy for a cell? MA is transcribing a prescription for a medication that a patient should take before meals. Which of the following abbreviations should the assistant use to indicate when the patient should take the medication? MA is contacting a patient to schedule a repeat papanicolaou test due to abnormal results. The assistant should identify that which of the following factors can interfere with the test results? Using an over-the counter vaginal cream prior to the test when using a centrifuge, a MA must do which of the following to ensure safety and accuracy? Cap the tubes to avoid emission of aerosols The parent of a child who has pinworms is asking a MA for more information about his child's condition. The assistant should begin by explaining that pinworms are which of the following types of microorganism? A clinic schedules all cardiac patients on mondays and wednesdays and all oncology patients on tuesday and thursday. Which of the following types of scheduling is the clinic using? MA is preparing to apply ointment to several abrasions on a patient's leg. Which of the following supplies should the MA use to remove the medication from the jar? MA receives a telephone call from a patient who seems anxious about the results of a test. Which of the following responses should the assistant make? I know you are concerned about your test results. We'll call you as soon as your results come in MA is transcribing a prescription for magnesium sulfate into a patient's medical record. Which of the following should the assistant use to document this medication? which of the following methods is used to notify a provider of the denial of a claim by an insurance carrier? which of the following item included on the CMS-1500 claim form should a MA recognize as indicating the medical necessity of a procedure? the primary code in the CPT coding system consists of how many digits? MA is preparing a community resource library. Which of the following actions should the assistant take first? Compile a list of local community agencies Which of the following step for a fingerstick should a MA complete first? Confirm the correct identity of the patient MA is performing spirometry testing for a patient who has shortness of breath. Which of the following results of the spirometry test indicates a successful maneuver? A fast and steady flow with no variability Which of the following cell structures is instrumental in helping the body mobilize and secrete mucus from the respiratory tract? when performing the palpatory method for obtaining blood pressure, which of the following indicates the level at which the MA should inflate the cuff? 30mm HG above the radial pulse cessation MA is discussing information 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 which of the following routes of administration should a MA use when performing a tuberculin skin test? prior to a patient's follow-up appointment, which of the following information should a MA report to the provider? Recent laboratory results which of the following actions should a MA take to verify the quality of venipuncture supplies before beginning a blood draw? Inspect the integrity of the needle's seal MA receives a telephone call from a patient who is hesitant about discussing a new medical concern unless the conversation is with a provider. The assistant should use which of the following techniques to address the patient's reluctance? Use a reflective statement to recognize the patient's concerns when assisting a provider with a punch biopsy of a mole, which of the following tasks should a MA expect to perform? Receive and prepare tissue specimens for processing MA 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 MA has a blood pressure cuff inflated and partially opens the valve to deflate as he listens with a stethoscope. When should he read the diastolic pressure? When the sound disappears When of the following laboratory results should the MA recognize is abnormal? MA is preparing to create a report about patients who have a family history of breast cancer. Which of the following types of software will allow the assistant to sort, retrieve, and combine information for this report? MA is replacing a sharps container in an examination room and receives a small laceration on her arm from the plastic lid. Which of the following types of documentation should the assistant complete as a result of this incident? MA is administering an intramuscular injection into the gluteus medius of an adult patient. At which of the following angles should the assistant insert the needle? An adolescent is covered by two insurance policies under her divorced parents who have birthdays in may and august and have joint custody. Which policy is the primary policy for the adolescent? The policy of the parent who has the earliest birth month MA is performing an ear irrigation for an adult patient who has a cerumen impaction. Which of the following steps should the assistant complete prior to administering the irrigation solution? Pull the pinna of the ear up and back MA is assisting a patint who is obese with an insulin injection. Which of the correct angle for this patient's injection? which of the following instructions should a MA give to a patient when administering an entericcoated tablet? Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water When preparing a patient for holter monitoring, which of the following actions should a MA take? Vigorously dry the patient's skin prior to electrode placement MA should follow chain of custody guidelines for which of the following types of laboratory results? MA recelves a chemical splash in her eyes. Which of the following actions should the assistant take first? Flush the eyes with tepid water A provider places an open sharps container in the linen hamper by mistake. Which of the following is the appropriate action for the MA to take? Dispose of the linen hamper's contents as a biohazard MA is preparing sterilization for hemostats before an invasive procedure. Which of the following techniques should the assistant use? MA is testing a patient's visual acuity using a snellen chart. Which of the following actions should the assistant take? Make sure the patient does not lean forward during the test The parent of a child who has pediculosis is asking a MA for more information about her child'd condition. The assistant should begin by explaining that pediculosis is which of the following types of infection? a patient reports getting a bill that includes services she did not receive. Which of the following actions should a MA take to reconcile these charges? Review that day's encounter forms to determine if another patient received the services MA is scheduling is scheduling diagnostic tests for a patient's liver and pancreas. Which of the following systems is being assessed? which of the following cardiac procedures is within a MA scope of practice and does not require a licensed technician or provider to assist or perform it. Holter monitor application A patient is seen in an urgent care center for a laceration to the left foot. The provider evaluates the injury, determines sutures are not needed, applies a dressing, and releases the patient. Which of the following levels of examination should a MA use Problem-focused examination which of the following groups of EKG leads are bipolar? when informed consent is required for a procedure, which of the following steps should occur prior to the patient signing the form? The provider should review alternative procedures with the patient Which of the following laboratory values should MA immediately report to a patient's provider? MA is talking with a patient who is experiencing home displacement following a hurricane. To which of the following resources should the assistant refer the patient for information, support, and links to community services? MA discovers a garbage can fire has started in the break room of the medical office. According to the RACE acronym for emergency response, which of the following actions should the assistant take first? Evacuate staff and patients form the immediate area MA is preparing to collect a patient's temperature via the tympanic membrane. In which of the following locations should the assistant place the thermometer? Which of the following routes for taking a patient's temperature is the most accurate? Which of the following actions should a MA take when obtaining the length of an infant during a well-child visit? Position the infant on his back MA is reinforcing teaching about a cardiac event monitor with a patient. Which of the following statements by the patient indicates an understanding of the procedure? I will record any symptoms i experience in the event log MA is explaining a venipuncture procedure to a patient. Which of the following statements should the assistant make? I'll be collecting a blood sample from you today. There will be a small stick in your arm MA is examining the skin on a patient's forearm where the patient reports developing a rash. The assistant notes multiple solid elevations that are less than 0.5 cm (0.2 in ) in diameter. Which of the following terms should he use to document his observat Which of the following is outside of a MA scope of practice? Order additional laboratory test to confirm the patient's condition MA is caring for a patient who is 5'7 tall. Which of the following is the patient's height in centimeters? MA is measuring a patient's oxygen saturation with a pulse oximeter. Which of the following actions should the assistant take? Check capillary refill in the patient's finger MA is reviewing a patient's recent medical history and notes that she has a healing fracture of the distal femur. Where on the patient's body should the assistant expect to find the injury? MA is preparing to administer a liquid, oral medication to a patient. Which of the following methods should the assistant use to ensure the correct dose is delivered? Pour the medication to the prescribed dose in the medicine cup on a flat surface MA is monitoring an infant patient for microcephaly. Which of the following describes the anthropometric measurement that the assistant should perform? MA in an outpatient facility is preparing a patient for a venipuncture. Which of the following actions should the assistant take to confirm the patient's identify? Ask the patient to state and spell their full name and provide their date of birth MA is preparing to assist a provider with suturing a wound. Which of the following item should be in the sterile field for this procedure? in which of the following locations should a MA place the electrode for lead V4? The fifth intercostal space, left midclavicular line a provider examines an older adult patient who is disabled and has a lesion on her arm. MA should anticipate a referral for this patient to which of the following ancillary services? MA is reviewing a patient's medical history prior to the patient's appointment. Which of the following laboratory results indicates the need to schedule an extension of the current visit? Fasting blood glucose 168mg/dl MA is faxing a prescription to a patient's pharmacy. Which of the following actions should the assistant take? Call the pharmacy to confirm receipt of the faxed prescription which of the following techniques should a MA use when bandaging a wound? Wrap the wound from distal distal to proximal when measuring a patient's respiratory rate, which of the following actions should a MA take to ensure an accurate reading? Count the respirations while the patient thinks his pulse is being obtained which of the following should a MA identify as the purpose of a category II code in procedural coding? Tracks provider performance measures during a routine venipuncture, the patient becomes pale and diaphoretic. What condition is most likely to occur in this patient? MA is administering an intramuscular immunization to a patient. Which of the following actions should the MA take? Cleanse the site in a circular motion from the center outward MA is transcribing a patient's routine prescription for oxycodone. Which of the following methods should the assistant use to process the prescription? Provide the prescription in writing for the patient to take to the pharmacy MA 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? MA is administering eye ointment to a patient. Which of the following actions should the assistant take? Apply a thin ribbon of ointment along the conjunctival sac MA has requested a preauthorization for a patient's referral to a specialist. Which of the following is a reason for the claim submitted by the specialist to be denied? The service is provided after the expiration date MA is determining the amount a patient will be required to pay for a scheduled procedure that has an allowable amount of $200. The patient has a $20 copayment, a 90/10 coinsurance, and has met his deductible. What is the total amount the patient will pay which of the following information should the MA enter into the appointment calendar when scheduling a patient for a skin rash? MA is speaking is speaking with a patient who recently received a terminal diagnosis. The patient states, " I regret not taking better care of myself. now , i won't be able to accomplish what i wanted to do with my life. " the assistant should identify th MA is assisting a provider with an abdominal examination. When the provider palpates the major portion of the liver, the assistant should recognize that he is palpating which of the following abdominal quadrants? MA is reviewing the list of medications a patient reports currently taking. The assistant should recognize that which of the following medications is available in a sublingual form? MA is caring for a 4-month-old infant who has a temperature of 100.4 f. Which of the following is this temperature when converted to celsius? MA is reviewing a provider's instructions as the patient is preparing to leave the office. The provider recommends that the patient purchase an over-the-counter antitussive, but the patient tell the assistant that she does not know what an antitussive is. It is a medication that suppresses the cough reflex MA id using a scale with a height bar to measure a patient's height. Which of the following actions should the assistant take? Lower the horizontal bar gently so that it rests on the top of the patient's head MA 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 biohazardous sharps container MA is preparing to calculate a patient's heart rate from an EKG tracing. Which of the following methods should the assistant use for this calculation? Divide 1,500 by the number of small boxes between two R waves MA receives a denial of payment for a patient's cholecystectomy. The reason stated is " noncovered service". If this procedure was deemed emergent by the provider, which of the following actions should the assistant take? Instruct the patient to contact the insurer about the denial of payment A patient loses consciousness. The EKG tracing reveals ventricular fibrillation. Which of the following actions should a MA take first? Call for help and begin CPR which of the following terms should a MA use to tell a provider that a patient is having discomfort and difficulty breathing? At what time of day will a patient's body temperature be at its lowest? MA is encouraging a patient to increase her intake of insoluble fiber to help prevent constipation and hemorrhoids. Which of the following foods should the assistant recommend as the best source of insoluble fiber? MA is removing sutures from a patient who has a laceration on his left lower leg. After setting up the sterile field, which of the following actions should the assistant take? Lift the first knot away from the skin Which of the following actions should a medical assistant take prior obtaining an EKG tracing?Before performing the EKG, the medical assistant will want to make sure that no other machines in the room are causing any electric interference. The medical assistant will turn on the EKG machine and explain the procedure to the patient, answering any questions the patient may have. When preparing a patient for Holter monitoring which of the following actions a medical assistant take?Terms in this set (100) When preparing a patient for a Holter monitoring, which of the following actions should a medical assistant take? Vigorously dry the patient's skin prior to electrode placement. A MA is preparing to place lower-limb electrodes on a patient who has a left above-the-knee amputation. Which of the following instructions should a medical assistant give to a patient about the use of a Holter monitor?Which of the following instructions should a medical assistant give to a patient about the use of a Holter monitor equipped with an event marker? "Press the marker when symptoms begin." A medical assistant has a question about the accreditation standards for the provider's office. Which of the following techniques should a medical assistant use for routine cleaning of EKG cables?Which test measures the patient's hearing using air and bone conduction?A Rinne test evaluates hearing loss by comparing air conduction to bone conduction. Air conduction hearing occurs through air near the ear, and it involves the ear canal and eardrum. When completing a fecal occult blood test a medical assistant is testing for?Colorectal cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in the United States. A fecal occult blood test can screen for colorectal cancer to help find the disease early when treatment may be most effective. Which of the following tubes should a medical assistant select first when adhering to the proper order of the draw?Which of the following tubes should a medical assistant select first when adhering to the proper order of draw? The yellow tube is the first tube in the order of draw. It is used for collecting sterile blood cultures. Which of the following needle sizes should a medical assistant select for an intradermal injection?Equipment used for ID injections is a tuberculin syringe calibrated in tenths and hundredths of a millilitre, and a 1/4 to 1/2 in., 26 or 27 gauge needle. The dosage of an ID injection is usually under 0.5 ml. When should the code on glucose cuvettes be compared to the glucometer?The code on glucose cuvettes or strips is compared to the code on a glucose meter when? The patient is tested. A phlebotomist working in a fertility clinic draws blood from a patient who also must submit a semen sample.
At what time of the day will a patient's body temperature be at its lowest?The nadir in body temperature usually occurs at about 4 a.m. and the peak at about 6 p.m. This circadian rhythm is quite constant for an individual and is not disturbed by periods of fever or hypothermia.
When performing a first aid procedure to control bleeding of a wound which of the following actions should a medical assistant take?Place a sterile bandage or clean cloth on the wound. Press the bandage firmly with your palm to control bleeding. Apply constant pressure until the bleeding stops. Maintain pressure by binding the wound with a thick bandage or a piece of clean cloth.
What is the medical terminology should a medical assistant use to tell a provider that a patient is having discomfort and difficulty breathing?Dyspnea is described as faster breathing accompanied by the sensations of running out of air and of not being able to breathe fast or deeply enough.
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