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Practice Test 1
A medical assistant is providing instructions to a patient about how to take an extended-release medication orally. Which of the following patient statements indicates a need for further teaching? - "I can crush or chew the pill if it is too hard for me to swallow." A medical assistant is preparing to obtain a patient's vital signs. Which of the following patient information should the assistant verify prior to obtaining the patient's vital signs? - Date of birth When removing sutures, why is it important for a medical assistant to place the removed sutures on a gauze pad? - To determine the number of sutures removed. A medical assistant 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 the assistant use to document their observations in the patient's medical record? - Papules Which of the following body systems work together to control and maintain homeostasis? - Endocrine and nervous systems Which of the following actions by a medical assistant is an example of disease prevention coaching? - Providing instructions about effective hand washing A medical assistant needs to remove all living micro-organisms from a contaminated towel clamp. Which of the following methods should the assistant use to cleanse this instrument? - Sterilization A medical assistant is preparing a patient for an EKG. The assistant should wipe the area where the electrodes will be placed on the patient with which of the following substances to remove any sweat or lotion? - Alcohol. A medical assistant should identify that which of the following procedures requires prior authorization? - Endoscopy
A medical assistant asks a patient to complete a health questionnaire. In which of the following sections of the questionnaire should the patient include information about tobacco and alcohol use? - Social history A medical assistant is walking a patient back to the examination room following a laboratory test. The patient asks about the results of the test. Which of the following actions should the assistant take? - Inform the patient that the provider will review the results with them in the examination room. A medical assistant observes a provider failing to perform hand hygiene before beginning to remove sutures from a patient's hand. The patient's hand later becomes infected. The assistant should identify that which of the following legal torts has occurred? - Negligence A medical assistant 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 is a common root word? - Anti A medical assistant is assisting a patient who refuses to accept their terminal illness diagnosis. The assistant should identify that this patient is in which of the following Kübler-Ross stages of grief? - Denial A medical assistant should identify that which of the following types of technology uses webcams and internet video chat to provide medical care and services? - Telemedicine. After a patient leaves an examination room, which of the following actions should a 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 a sterile field for a minor surgery. Which of the following should the assistant identify as a potential contamination? - Touching the inside of the sterile pack A medical assistant is attempting to resolve a patient complaint. The assistant should identify that which of the following describes the defense mechanism of reaction formation? - The patient expresses the opposite of what they actually feel.
Which of the following tests is granted waived status under Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA)? - Rapid Strip Test When utilizing an electronic health record (EHR) system for printing computer-generated labels for specimens, which of the following should the medical assistant manually write on the specimen once a venipuncture is completed? - Time and assistant's initials A medical assistant is preparing to sanitize contaminated equipment. Which of the following pieces of equipment can a medical assistant sanitize and reuse without needing to disinfect or sterilize it? - Otoscope Which of the following stages of the communication cycle involves translating a message based on subjective perceptions or personal factors? - Receiver decoding the message A medical assistant is obtaining a blood sample from an infant. Which of the following methods should the assistant use to obtain the sample? - Capillary puncture A medical assistant is preparing to perform an EKG test for a patient. In which of the following locations should the assistant place the leg electrodes? - just above the ankles Which of the following actions should a medical assistant take when communicating with a group of diverse patients? - use a calm tone of voice A medical assistant is reinforcing teaching with a patient who is scheduled for a standard 12-lead EKG. Which of the following statements should the assistant make? - "You should refrain from talking during the procedure" Which of the following links in the chain of infection describes the site where an infection can be stored?
- Reservoir According to the CDC, which of the following immunizations is recommended to be administered every 10 years? - Tetanus and diphtheria
The National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1988 requires which of the following information about the immunization be documented in a pediatric patient's permanent medical record? - Lot number of the vaccine Which of the following EKG artifacts is caused by a disconnected electrode and results in the tracing going into the margins of the paper? - Interrupted baseline Another provider requests the records of an established patient in the provider's office. Which of the following individuals has the right to release this information? - The patient A provider asks a medical assistant to reinforce teaching with a patient about their new diagnosis. Which of the following action shark the assatane cake? - Document the patient's response to the teaching Which of the following should a medical assistant verify when preparing a medication for a patient? - The rights of medication administration A medical assistant is preparing a patient to transition care to an oncologist due to a recent cancer diagnosis. Which of the following is a personal factor that could potentially influence a patient's perception of their diagnosis? - Age A medical assistant is preparing to store medications. Which of the following information is true regarding the storage of medications? - Controlled substances should be stored in a location that is different from regular medications. A medical assistant is performing a hematology test. Which of the following tubes should the assistant use for this test? - Lavender Which of the following guidelines should a medical assistant follow when handling other potentially infectious materials (OPIMs)? - Clean up spills from OPIMs using a disinfectant. Which of the following test samples are collected as evidence in legal proceedings and require special procedures to prevent tampering? - Drug and alcohol
Which of the following procedures requires verbal consent? - Venipuncture Which of the following pieces of equipment is used for removing cancers of the skin? - Cryoprobe A medical assistant is providing education to a patient about communicable disease prevention. Which of the following is an example of disease prevention? - Providing an adolescent patient educational material about tobacco use A provider asks a medical assistant to administer a nitroglycerin tablet to a patient who is experiencing chest pain. The assistant should identify that which of the following routes involves placing the medication under the patient's tongue for rapid absorption? - Sublingual A medical assistant is reinforcing teaching about medication administration at home with a patient. Which of the following statements should the assistant make regarding disposal of used needles? - "Dispose of the used needles in a biohazard sharps container." Which of the following must be entered into the electronic health record (EHR) by a provider using computerized physician order entry (COE)? - Hospital orders Which of the following describes the disorder in which a person continually checks the door locks? - Obsessive-compulsive disorder Which of the following areas of coaching involves the medical assistant instructing patients about procedure follow-up and home care? - Treatment plans A patient has fallen and has a bone protruding through the skin. This injury is an example of which of the following types of fractures? - Compound A medical assistant 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 that the patient is in which of the following stages of grief? - Depression
When assisting a provider with a vaginal examination and Papanicolaou (Pap) test, a medical assistant should identify that which of the following instruments is necessary? - Cytobrush Which of the following is a parenteral method of administering medications? - Subcutaneous According to the CDC, which of the following is the correct order for donning personal protective equipment (PPE)? - Gown, mask, goggles, gloves According to OSHA guidelines, a medical assistant should dispose of blood-soiled gauze dressings in which of the following? - Red biohazard bag A medical assistant is classifying services that a patient requires. The assistant should identify which of the following as an ancillary diagnostic service? - Pathology A medical assistant is collecting multiple blood samples from a patient. Which of the following vacuum tubes should the assistant fill first? - Yellow (blood culture) While measuring a patient's pulse, the medical assistant should identify that which of the following patient factors can contribute to an erroneous pulse rate? - Movement A medical assistant should identify that which of the following pieces of equipment must be disinfected before and after use? - Nasal specula A medical assistant is assisting a provider with the repair of a laceration on a patient's head. The provider's prescription for the procedure includes an injection of 10 mL of lidocaine with epinephrine. The assistant should recognize that which of the following is the purpose of epinephrine in the local anesthetic? - To reduce bleeding at the site When preparing for a cyst removal, which of the following pieces of equipment should a medical assistant place in the sterile field for the provider? - Syringe and needle
A medical assistant is preparing to submit a referral to a cardiologist via fax. Which of the following actions should the assistant take first? - Prepare a fax cover sheet. The abbreviation NPO stands for which of the following? - Nothing by mouth A provider asks a medical assistant to give a patient a sample of Prilosec. The assistant should identify that which of the following medications is an example of a look-alike/sound-alike medication for Prilosec? - Prozac A provider prescribes a new diabetes medication during a patient's visit. Which of the following questions should the medical assistant ask the patient to ensure there are no potential medication interactions? - "Are you are currently taking any over-the-counter, herbal, or prescription medications?" A medical assistant is reviewing the laboratory results of a patient who has the Epstein-Barr virus. The assistant should identify that this microorganism can cause which of the following conditions? - Mononucleosis According to OSHA, which of the following is a guideline for disposing of biomedical waste? - Collection containers for biomedical waste should be leak proof and strong. When adhering to hand hygiene guidelines, which of the following techniques must the medical assistant follow if their hands are visibly soiled? - Use medical aseptic hand washing. When coding with the ICD-10-CM, where should the medical assistant begin the process of looking up a diagnosis code for breast cancer? - The Alphabetic Index A medical assistant is filling out an incident report following exposure to a patient's blood. Which of the following actions should the assistant take? - Document witness statements in the incident report. A provider suspects that a patient has fibromyalgia. A medical assistant should expect the provider to refer the patient to which of the following specialists? - Rheumatologist
Which of the following organs filters the blood and forms urine? - Kidneys A medical assistant is obtaining a patient's orthostatic vital signs. The assistant should identify that which of the following information is true regarding orthostatic vital signs? - Wait 1 min arter each position change beto elobraining the patients orthostatic vital signs. A medical assistant is preparing a patient for a physical examination. Which of the following steps should the assistant take first? - Verify the patient's identity Which of the following terms refers to muscle pain? - Myalgia A medical assistant is checking a patient in. The assistant should identify that a check-in sheet that requests which of the following information violates HIPAA laws? - Reason for the patient's visit A medical assistant is evaluating red blood cells (RBCs) microscopically. The assistant should identify that which of the following refers to an enlarged RBC? - Масrocytic A medical assistant is administering a medication to a patient. Following administration, the patient experiences shortness of breath, dizziness. and throat tightening. The assistant should identify that the patient is likely experiencing which of the following? - Anaphylactic shock A medical assistant is speaking on the phone with a patient who is very upset. After unsuccessfully diffusing the situation, which of the following individuals should the assistant notify? - Supervisor Which of the following positions is appropriate for a pelvic examination? - Lithotomy Which of the following sections of the health history contains the patient's identifiers, such as the patient's full name and date of birth? - Personal data A medical assistant is attempting to locate the best available vein for a venipuncture. Which of the following actions should the assistant take to feel a vein bounce? - Palpate the area.
A medical assistant is checking a patient's hearing using the Weber test. Which of the following actions should the assistant take? - Ask the patient if they hear the vibration louder in one ear than the other Which of the following is a step in the skin preparation process prior to a surgical procedure? - Clean the surgical site with antiseptic. Which of the following sexually transmitted infections (STIs) is bacterial? - Gonorrhea Which of the following is a commonly misused word or phrase in written communication to a patient? - Suppose to When speaking with an older adult patient who has moderate hearing loss, which of the following actions should a medical assistant take to aid in communication with the patient? - Use hand gestures. A medical assistant receives a phone call from a parent of a child who has possibly ingested a household cleaner. Which of the following actions should the assistant take? - Contact the local poison control center A medical assistant is removing staples from a wound. Which of the following actions should the assistant take? - Gently place the jaw of the staple remover under the staple. A medical assistant is ensuring that documentation of preventative maintenance and screenings is included in the electronic health record (EHR) of a female patient who is 70 years old. The assistant should identify that which of the following screenings is performed every 2 years for females who are 65 years and older and should be documented in the patient's EHR? - Bone density A medical assistant is obtaining vital signs from a 6-year-old child. The assistant should identify that which of the following vital signs is outside the expected reference range for this patient and should be reported to the provider? - Heart rate 140/min A medical assistant is performing a patient intake. The patient states, "I eat once a day and exercise four times a day, but 1 still feel overweight." The assistant should identify that this statement by the patient describes which of the following conditions? - Anorexia nervosa
Which of the following may result in a denied claim? - Medical necessity was unconfirmed. A medical assistant should identify that which of the following represents a potential contamination of a specimen that can result in testing errors or inaccurate results? - Using a hemolyzed biood specimen At which of the following times should a medical assistant schedule a return appointment for an established patient? - Before the patient leaves the office following their current appointment Which of the following describes when a primary care provider, pharmacist, therapist, and a medical assistant work together to ensure the appropriate dose of psychotic drugs are being prescribed for a patient? - Teamwork A medical assistant is collecting a urine specimen from a patient for a drug screening. Which of the following actions should the assistant take to adhere to the chain of custody for this specimen? - Send the specimen to the testing laboratory on the same day as the collection. Which of the following procedures should a medical assistant schedule for a patient who requires a kidney stone to be removed? - Nephrolithotomy A patient arrives at an emergency department with a large laceration to the wrist that is bleeding profusely. Which of the following actions should the medical assistant take first? - Don gloves. 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? - Silvery, scaly During a routine venipuncture, the patient becomes pale and diaphoretic. The medical assistant should identify that the patient is experiencing which of the following? - Syncope Which of the following laboratory values should a medical assistant report to the provider immediately?
