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Terms in this set (37)A medical assistant is caring for an infant who suddenly become unresponsive for unknown reasons. What action should the assistant take Initiate cardiopulmonary resuscitation A patient who has vulvovagional candidiasis ask a medical assistant for more information about her infection. The assistant should begin by explaining that she has what infection Fungal A medical assistant is reviewing lab requisitions. For what of the following patient condition should the assistant perform a capillary collection rather than a venipuncture Previous thrombosis A medical assistant vice invert anticoagulant Tubes to prevent what Clotting A medical assistant is caring for a patient who is experiencing chills nausea and dizziness. The patient's face appears pale. The assistant should recognize that the patient is exhibiting manifestations of what medical emergency Syncope A medical assistant is scheduling diagnostic test for a patient's liver and pancreas what system is being assessed Digestive A medical assistant has just received a derogatory email from a dissatisfied patient. What action should the assistant take Print the email and make notes about topics to be addressed prior to formulating a response What route of administration should a medical assistant use when performing a TB test Intradermal A medical assistant is administering an injection and the patient paint what action should the assistant take Place the patient in supine position What parenteral medication routes Should a medical assistant administer for a slow release of medication into the bloodstream TransDermal A medical assistant is coding and office visit during which the provider reviewed the systems related to a patient's chief complaint but did not discuss the patient's family or social history. What procedure code should the assistant use for this visit Expanded problem focused history A medical assistant is encouraging a patient to increase her intake of insoluble fiber to help prevent constipation and hemorrhoids. What food should the assistant recommend as the best source of insoluble fiber Pears with skin A medical assistant is assisting a provider with an abdominal examination. When the provider palpates a major portion of the liver the assistant should recognize that he is palpating what abdominal quadrant Right upper A medical assistant is collecting blood samples to measure a patient's cholesterol levels. What action should the assistant take before collecting the patient's blood Make sure the patient did not eat any food in the past 12 hours Medical assistant is classifying services that a patient requires. The assistant should identify what as an ancillary diagnostic service Pathology What term refers to the range of fees charged by providers who have similar training and experience and practice in the same geographical area Customary A patient is seen in an urgent care center for a laceration to the left foot. The provider evaluates the injury determine sutures are not needed in applies a dressing and releases the patient. What level of examination should be a medical assistant use for the procedural coding for this visit problem focused examination A medical assistant is collecting information from a patient who reports persistent pain in the left upper quadrant. The assistant should notice that the area contains what Organ Stomach When performing the papillary method for obtaining blood pressure what indicates the level at which the medical assistant should inflate the cuff 30mm hg above the radial pulse cessation A medical assistant should identify what characteristic of anorexia Excessive exercising The patients Bill of Rights protects individuals from what Denial of care due to patient's age A medical assistant should use what solution to prepare a patient scheduled prior to drawing blood culture Alcohol A medical assistant should understand that the chain of custody form is used for what Ensuring that a specimen is packaged as directed When choosing a diagnosis code a medical assistant should consider what action in order to avoid an insurance denial Coding to the highest level of specificity A medical assistant is reinforcing teaching with a patient who is scheduled for a standard 12 lead EKG. What statement should the assistant make You should refrain from talking during the procedure A medical assistant is applying a transdermal patch for a patient. What action should the assistant take Apply the patch to a hairless area of the patient skin A medical assistant needs to type a professional business letter for the office. The following format is appropriate Keep flush with the left margin A medical assistant is preparing to assist a provider with suturing a wound. What item should be in the sterile field for this procedure Hemostat A medical assistant is preparing to administer a subcutaneous injection for a patient. What needle size should the assistant choose 1/2 to 5/8 inch needle Which of the following statements made by new medical assistant regarding an artifact demonstrate a need for further teaching Electrical interference on the EKG is not caused by cell phones After a patient leaves in exam room what action should the medical assistant take to prepare the examination table for the next patient Roll up the disposable paper on the table tightly and quickly A medical assistant is preparing to calculate patient's heart rate from an EKG tracing. What method should the MA use for this calculation Divide 1500 by the number of small boxes between two R waves A patient informs a medical assistant that he get headaches when he reads from a computer monitor. The assistant should place this information in what location when using the soap approach to organizing medical records Subjective A medical assistant is performing a fecal occult blood test using a guaiac card what action should the assistant take Interpret a blue color as a positive result When coding on the ICD 10 where should the medical assistant begin the process of looking at a diagnosis code for breast cancer Alphabetic index Where do cardiac electrical impulses originate in the heart Sinoatrial node To provide a cultural competent care what action should the MA take first when encountering patient Examine personal religious and cultural values and beliefs to identify any biases Sets with similar termsCMA Practice Test 349 terms faithyfoo46 CMA Exam54 terms PinkHustle CMAA Certification Study Guide35 terms BBqckQuick MOAST Final Exam CMAA TEST review43 terms MOAST Sets found in the same foldernha medical assitant150 terms ivonmier Test b review69 terms Priscilla_Fuentes NHA Certifications44 terms incrediblelyn_de NHA REVIEW #338 terms peyton_renee2 Other sets by this creatorMA Exam B - missed37 terms tonnachanea Basic pharmacology22 terms tonnachanea practice exam c missed32 terms tonnachanea Phlebotomy7 terms tonnachanea Verified questions
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SOCIOLOGY Both a sociologist and a psychologist would be interest in the ACT (achievement) and SAT (assessment) test scores of high school students. Consider how the scientific interest of the sociologist would differ from the similarities and contrast the differences. Verified answer Related questionsQUESTION Explain the role of the NHTSA and its relationship to EMS. 4 answers QUESTION How have claims-makers shifted their arguments around same-sex marriage? (Hull) 9 answers QUESTION What are the 3 stages of Aging? 15 answers QUESTION If I'm not feeling well and I go to the clinic at UCF and get a note that allows me to miss classes and work, what would you say I am acting out? 2 answers When is the palpatory method performed?Palpatory method:. Empty air from the cuff and apply the cuff firmly around the patient's arm.. Feel the radial pulse.. Inflate the cuff until the radial pulse disappears.. Inflate 30-40 mm over and release slowly until the pulse returns. ... . Diastolic blood pressure cannot be obtained by this method.. Which of the following medications is available in a sublingual form?Examples of medications that are available in a sublingual form include: Nitroglycerin (Nitrostat, Nitrolingual) Suboxone (Zubsolv) Vitamin B12.
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.
Which of the following actions should a medical assistant take prior to 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.
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