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a medical assistant has given a patient an advance beneficiary notice form form to sign for an elective breat augmentation. Who is responsible for the payment to the provider for these services?
the patient
which o the following information should a medical assistant document in the chart after administering an injection to a patient?
Site of Administration
a medical assistant obtains a pulse rate of 105/min. from a patient who is a marathon runner. which of the following should the medical assistant document into the patients health record?
trachycardia
A patient who has a health maintenance organization insurance plan requests an appointment for a skin procedure. At which of the following times should the authorization for this procedure be approved?
before the start of the procedure
An influenza vaccination was ordered by the provider and performed on the patient by the medical assistant. Which of the following information shold the assistant document in the patient's chart upon completion of this procedure?
expiration date and lot number
a medical assistant is performing a body fat measurement on a patient. Which of the following areas should the assistant use to obtain an accurate measurement?
Biceps
Which of the following should a medical assistant instruct a patient to do before a scheduled pulmonary function test?
refrain from using bronchodilators
Which of th following patient populations is most commonly affected by systemic lupus erythematosus?
Femails
A lumbar tap is used to collect which of the following types of nonblood specimen?
Cerebrospinal fluid
In which of the following positions should a medical assistant place a patient for a spirometry test?
Seated upright with their chin elevated
Which of the following is used in cryosurgery?
Liquid Nirtogen
Which of the following areas of the body should a medical assistant use to obtain a patient's temperature using a temporal artery thermometer
Forehead
Which of the following actions should a medical assistant take after obtaining a urine drug screen for a patient following a work-related accident?
Seal the lid in presence of the patient
Which of the following actions should a medical assistant take when performing a capillary puncture on a 10-month old patient?
Have the parent hold the child during the procedure
Which of the following is the route of transmission for syphillis?
Sexual contact
Which of the following methods of organization should a medical assistant use to track inventory of clinical supplies?
Invoice
Which of the following outcomes should a medical assistant expect from reinforcing teaching about a new medication treatment plan with a patient?
Patient compliance
Which of the following conditions is a risk factor for the development of cirrhosis?
Hepatitis B
A medical assistant is assisting a provider to obtain a specimen for a Papanicolaou test. Which of the following actions should the assistant take?
place the patient in the lithomy position
A patient is scheduled for an orthopedic consultation. The medical assistant should ensure the health record includes which of the following?
Radiology Report
A new parent inquires about mandatory immunizations for his child. To which of the following organizations should the medical assistant refer the parent?
Centers for Disease Controle
a medical assistant has orders to collect blood cultures, CBC, PTT, and an iron panel from a patient. Which of the follwong tubes should the medical assistant draw second?
Light Blue
Who is responsible for the payment for an STI test for a patient who is an emancipated minor?
The Patient
When obtaining a head circumference measurement on an infant, where is the correct placement of the tape for the measurement?
At a level slightly above the eyebrows
A medical assistant is acting as a sterile scrub assistant. Which of the following actions should the assistant take?
Maintain a 1-inch border around the sterile site
A medical assistant is obtaining a sample from a newborn for a phenylketonuria (PKU) screening. Which of the following methods should the assistant use?
Lancent on the infants heel
A patient comes into a provider's office and reports intimate partner abuse. Which of the following actions should the medical assistant take to assist this patient?
Provide a list of relevant community organizations
Which of the following body systems is responsible for balancing homeostasis through chemicals?
Endocrine
According to the Patients' Bill of Rights, which of the following actions is permissable when a patient requests to review her electronic health record?
Provide the patient with a copy of the medical record
When performing a distance visual examination, the medical assistant should have the patient stand how far from the vision chart?
20ft
A provider has ordered a medical assistant to administer a subcutaneous injection but does not indicate the dosage needed. Which of the following actions should the assistant take?
Call the provider to verify the order
Which of the following methods of taking a patient's temperature poses a risk exposure to bloodborne pathogens?
Rectal
A medical assistant is obtaining a blood pressure reading from an adult patient. For which of the following readings should the medical assistant contact the provider?
104/45 mm Hg
a patient informs a medical assistant that she is declining the prescribed chemotherapy treatment due to concerns about side effects. Which of the following responses by the assistant is appropriate?
Inform the patient that she will be discharged if she refuses treatment
Proper aseptic technique includes which of the following?
Using an alcohol-based rub in place of handwashing
A medical assistant is preparing to do an EKG on a patient who has known dextrocardia. Which of the following leads requires placement modification for this patient?
Precordial
A provider is caring for a patient who has a kidney stone. The medical assistant should document this condition as which of the following in the patient's chart?
nephrolithiasis
According to CPT main text, which of the following types of codes should a medical assistant use to indicate one procedure was used multiple times on a patient?
Modifier
Which of the follwoing actions should a medical assistant take when a patient refused a prescribed treatment?
Encourage the patient to discuss his concerns with the provider
What act defines the term "protected health information (PHI)," which describes any information about health status, the provision of health care, or payment for healthcare that can be linked to an individual
HIPPA
A medical assistant is performing a finger stick on a patient to assess their hemoglobin level using a point-of-care testing device. Which of the following actions should the assistant take to ensure accurate results?
Run the controls on the machine
Which of the following conditions is a cause for specimen rejection for a routine urinalysis?
urine specimen volume is 6ml
Which of the following pieces of personal protective equipment should a medical assistant use when performing a routine dermal puncture?
golves
Which of the following methods of examination is used to observe for deformities and rashes on the patient's body?
inspection
Which of the following arteries is primarily used to obtain a manual blood pressure?
branchial
A medical assistant sees that a patient has signed an Advance Beneficiary Notice for a test that the patient requested. After receiving a denial of payment from the insurance company, which of the following actions should the assistant take?
bill the patient
For which of the following reasons should a medical assistant wear gloves when administering topical medications?
to prevent self-administration
Which of the following instruments is used to obtain a patient's blood pressure?
sphygmomanometer
A medical assistant is preparing to place lower-limb electrodes on a patient who has a left above-the-knee amputation. Which of the following actions should the assistant take when placing the lower-limb electrodes?
place the left electrode on the left mid thigh, and place the right electrode on the right mid thigh.
a medical assistant is preparing a patient for an EKG. What should the assistant do if the electrodes' adhesives appear to be ineffective?
attache the leads with a cloth tape
Which of the following is the correct order of draw when collecting a CBC, Comprehensive metabolic panel and prothombin time?
Light blue, Gold, Lavender
A provider has prescribed a pulse oximetry reading on a patient. Which of the following is an acceptable way for the medical assistant to obtain this reading?
clip the probe to the patients ear
Liver dysfunction primarily affects which of the following pharmakinetic processes?
Metabolism
Which of the following guidelines applies to sending orders for Schedule II prescriptions?
Orders can be written or an e-prescription
A medical assistant is transferring a patient from his wheelchair to an examination table by herself. Which of the following actions should the assistant take?
bend at the knees when lifting a patient
A medical assistant is submitting an urgent rereferral request to an insurance company for authorization. Which of the following desribes how long the authorization process will take?
24 hr
Which of the following should a medical assistant obtain when a patient who has a managed care plan requires surgery?
Prior Authorazation
Which of the following is a legal tort that involves deception with the intent to deprive another person of their rights?
Fraud
A medical assistant notices that they made a mistake when documenting in the paper medical chart of a patient. Which of the following actions should the assistant take?
Draw a single line through the error
A provider will be performing a physical examination on a patient who has a sore throat. Which of the following supplies should the medical assistant prepares for the exam?
Otoscpoe
Apical pulse is the preferred method for determining heart rate in which of the following groups?
Infants
What is the best way for a medical assistant to enhance effective communication when conflict arises in the medical practice?
adhere to the chain of command
A medical assistant should follow airborne transmission precautions when caring for which of the following patients?
Measels
Which of the following methods should a medical assistant use when weighing a patient who has balance issues?
position a walker over the scale
A medical assistant discovers blood saturated gauze in the reception area. To which of the following plan should the assistant refer to what action to take?
environmental exposure safety plan
A medical assistant is preparing an examination room for a patient who reports of pain and nausea, Which of the following pieces of equipment should the assistant place in the room for the examination?
otoscope
A patient who has COPD requires an examination of the abdomen. In which of the folowing positions should the medical assistant place the patient to manage the patient's respiratory status?
knee-chest
A medical assistant is interviewing a patient who reports symptoms of fever, body aches, and cough. The assistant should anticipate that the provider will order testing for which of the following conditions?
Influenza
A medical assistant is performing a venipuncture on an older adult patient who has partial-thickness burns and scar tissue on the right arm in the antecubital space, as well as a full-arm cast on the left arm. Which of the following sites should the assistant select for the venipuncture?
Right Dorsal Vein
Which of the following procedures should a medical assistant identify as a surgical reconstruction?
Rhinoplasty
A medical assistant completed and signed a note into a patient's electronic medical record 2 days prior and later noticed that he entered the incorrect information. What is the proper procedure to correct the error?
Backdate the note and inital
Contact dermitis can result as a reaction to which of the following substances?
latex gloves
Which of the following schedules of controlled substances is classified as having no accepted medical use?
1
Which of the following actions should a medical assistant take when performing a capillary puncture?
wipe away the first drop of blood after puncturing
Which of the following styles of business letter has all elements left-justified on the page?
block
During a physical examination, a medical assistant might witness the provider tapping a patient's body, usually with the fingers or a small hammer, to elicit sounds or vibratory, sensations. What is the name of this examination technique?
Percussion
A patient has been newly diagnosed with hyperglycemia. The medical assistant should refer the patient to which of the following organizations for more information?
American Diabetes Association
Which of the following processes is the complete removal of microorganisms using heat, ionizing radiation, or chemicals?
Sterilization
If a patient is experiencing pain in the right upper quadrant, the medical assistant should identify that which organ is likely causing the pain?
Appendix
which of the following routes should be used for an insulin injection?
Subcutaneous
Which of the following fat-soluble vitamins supports the process of hemostasis?
vitamin K
Which of the following is the correct position for obtaining a rectal temperature?
Sims
A medical assistant is applying EKG electrodes to a patient who is sweating profusely and reports chest pain. Which of the following actions should the assistant take to acquire an adequate tracing?
Ensure the skin is clean and dry
Which of the following actions should a medical assistant take when communicating with a patient who is angry?
Allow the patient to voice their anger
Which of the following techniques should a medical assistant use to provide support to the joint when applying a bandage to an ankle?
Figure 8
Which of the following is the first upward wave seen directly following the P wave on an EKG tracing?
R wave
When complying with standard precautions, which of the following is an appropriate action for a medical assistant to take?
Using disposable gloves while obtaining vitals
Which of the following actions should a medical assistant take when performing ear irrigation for an adult patient?
Pull the pina up and back
Which of the following complications can result from prolonged tourniquet application during a blood collection?
Petechiae
A medical assistant is preparing samples for centrifugation. Which of the following guidleines should the assistant follow when preparing the samples
Tubes must be balanced
A provider refers a patient for an MRI of their left arm. Which of the following actions should the medical assistant complete before the patient leaves the office?
Confirm Demographic And Insurance Information
A medical assistant is obtaining vital signs from a patient and notices an acetone odor on the patient's breath, accompanied by deep, gulping breaths. Which of the following conditions should the assistant suspect and notify the provider?
Hyperglycemia
A provider has prescribed the following diagnostic tests for a patient: gallbladder series, chest x-ray, abdomen CT scan, and lower GI studies. The medical assistant should schedule which of the following tests firsts?
chest x-ray
A medical assistant has assisted the provider in completing a cyst removal in-office. Before the patient is released, which of the following documents should the assistant give to the patient?
postprocedural instructions
A medical assistant is testing a patient's visual acuity using the Snellen chart. The patient reads 20/20 line with the right eye and misses one letter. The assistant should record the results as which of the following?
OD 20/20-1
A medical assistant should identify that a pregnancy test detects which of the following hormones?
HCG
Which of the following actions should a medical assistant take to prepare an examination room?
stock rooms with materials required for standard precautions
A medical assistant receives a telephone call from a parent whose child has ingested a cleaning solution. Which of the following actions should the medical assistant take?
Instruct the parent to call the Poison Control Center.
A medical assistant sustains a splash exposure to the eyes from a patient's body fluid. Which of the following is the proper length of time for her to flush her eyes at an eyewash station?
5 Mins
A medical assistant is preparing to administer an eye solution for irrigation. After verifying the provider's prescription, which the following actions should the assistant take next?
Check the expiration date of the solution
Which of the following forms must a medical assistant complete prior to buying supplies?
Purchase order
A provider orders an ESR to be performed on a patient and describes the test to the patient. Which of the following statements made by the patient indicates an understanding of the teaching?
This test measures the distance my RBC's have dropped
A medical assistant is reinforcing teaching with a patient who has a new diagnosis of osteoporosis. The assistant should reinforce that the patient should increase his intake of which of the following nutrients?
Vitamin B
The suffix of gastroenteritis means which of the following?
inflammation
Which of the following is a step of the sanitation process?
Rinse the instrument under running water
A medical assistant should identify that which of the following tasks requires the use of gloves?
removing a cyst
A medical assistant is drawing a stat specimen for electrolytes. Which of the following tubes should the assistant use?
Green
Which of the following items is necessary for a postoperative suture removal procedure?
Sterile thumb dressing forceps
A medical assistant is rotating medication inventory. Which of the following factors should the assistant consider when determining whether to place medication at the front or back of the shelf?
expiration date
Which of the following instruments is used to grasp tissue during a procedure?
Forceps
Which of the following medication routes does a medical assistant administer topically?
Transdermal
Which of the following routes of injection is used to perform a tuberculosis screening?
intradermal
Which of the following types of diabetes is the most common?
Type 2 Diabetes
A medical assistant should expect a referral to which of the following allied health professionals for a patient who has an increased hemoglobin A1C
Endrocrinologist
A medical assistant is preparing the autoclave to sterilize instrument. Which of the following items is required to properly process the instruments?
Sterilizaiton indicators
Which of the following terms describes the process of maintaining and documenting the chronologic history of a specimen?
Chain of custody
Which of the following tasks is the responsibility of a medical assistant when scheduling an outpatient surgical procedure?
Provide the patient with specific preoperative directions
A medical assistant is reinforcing teaching with a patient who is scheduled for a pulmonary function test. The assistant should include that which of the following activities will interfere with the patient's ability to properly complete the test?
Eating a heavy meal within 1 hr of the test
According to the rights of medication administration, which of the following pieces of information should a medical assistant obtain from a patient before administering a medication?
Date of birth
Which of the following reference guides should a medical assistant use when finding the diagnosis code for an injury?
ICD-10-CM
A partner of a patient comes into the office demanding to know what the patient was seen for and why he was charged for the visit. What is the best way for the medical assistant to handle this situation when no Authorization to Release Health Information is on file
Advise him that privacy regulation prevent releasing patient information regardless of his relationship to the patient
Which of the following should a medical assistant do to secure all operations in the electronic health record?
Back up information on a storage device
A medical assistant suspects that a pediatric patient is being abused. Which of the following actions is appropriate for the assistant to take?
Notify the provider
Which of the following steps should a medical assistant take in preparation for obtaining a weight measurement form a patient?
Ensure the scale is balanced
Which of the following information should a medical assistant use first to locate and assign an ICD-10-CM code?
Main term
Which of the following techniques should a medical assistant use when passing the provider a scalpel during a sterile procedure?
Blade down and handle first
A medical assistant is preparing to administer an intramuscular injection to a child who weighs 50lbs. To calculate the correct dosage, the assistant should determine that which of the following is the weight of the child in kg?
22.7
Anthropometric measurement is used for which of the following?
To complete growth charts
Which of the following forms requires a patient signature as an acknowledgement that billing for services might not be covered by Medicare?
CMS-1500
Ringworm belongs to which of the following disease classifications?
Fungi
Which of the following should be reported to the safety team to ensure the medical office is prepared for a fire?
Calibrate the machine
Which of the following should be reported to the safety team to ensure the medical office is prepared for a fire?
One emergency exit is available
Which of the following legal documents appoints a health care proxy to make medical decisions for a patient in the event that they cannot?
Durable power of attorney
Which of the following terms describes a micro-organisms ability to grow in the absence of oxygen?
Anaerobic
A medical assistant is reinforcing teaching with a patient who is preparing for Holter monitoring. Which of the following instructions should the assistant include in the teaching?
Press the event button when symptoms begin
A primary care provider determines that a patient requires care from a specialist. Which of the following actions should the medical assistant take?
Initiate the patient's referral process
Which of the following is the medical term for the surgical creation of an opening in the colon?
Colostomy
Which of the following organizations should an employer consult to arrange bloodborne pathogen training for its employees?
OSHA
Which of the following actions should a medical assistant take when performing an ear irrigation?
Ensure the solution is warm prior to use
A medical assistants gloved hands come in contact with a patients blood while assisting with a procedure. Which of the following actions should the assistant take?
Deposit the gloves into a biohazard waste container
Which of the following needle sizes should a medical assistant select for an intradermal injection?
25 to 28 gauge
To make 100 mL of a 10% bleach solution, which of the following should the medical assistant combine?
10 mL bleach with 90 mL distilled water
A medical assistant notes the abbreviation "NS" next to several appointments from the previous day's office schedule. Which of the following is the correct description of the abbreviation?
No Show
A medical assistant is reinforcing teaching with a patient about medication administration in the ear. Which of the following information should the assistant include?
The medication should be warmed in the hands prior to administration
Which of the following is a required element of an OSHA-mandated written exposure plan?
Provision of personal protective equipment, free of charge
A medical assistant obtains a blood glucose reading from a patient who has type 1 diabetes. For which of the following values should the assistant notify the provider immediately?
30
A medical assistant is administering a vaccine to a patient who speaks a different language from the assistant. Which of the following actions should the assistant take?
Provide educational material written in the patient's language
Which of the following injection sites should a medical assistant use for an intramuscular administration?
Upper lateral thigh
Which of the following manifestations is associated with infectious mononucleosis?
Extreme Fatigue
A medical assistant obtains a weight measurement of 290 lb from a patient. Which of the following is the correct conversion of this patient's weight to kg?
131.8
A medical assistant is reinforcing teaching with a patient who has a new prescription for a medication that is available as an enteric coated tablet. Which of the following instruction should the assistant include?
"do not crush or chew the tablet"
When collecting a rapid stress test, a medical assistant should instruct the patient to take which of the following actions?
Open their mouth wide
Which of the following lab tests requires a medical assistant to follow the chain of custody protocol?
Blood Alcohol Level BAL
A medical assistant is administering lidocaine ointment. The assistant should identify that this medication uses which of the following routes of medication absorption?
topical
Which of the following pieces of information should a medical assistant include on the specimen label when assisting with a cervical biopsy?
Source of the sample
The transport and exchange of O2 and CO2 between the environment and all body cells is an example of the interaction between which two body parts?
Cardiac and resoiratory
A medical assistant is setting up a tray for a minor procedure. Which of the following actions maintains the sterile field of the tray?
Opens the package away from the body
A medical assistant obtains elevated blood pressure reading form a visibly upset patient. Which of the following actions should the assistant take?
Recheck the blood pressure after a few minutes
Before performing CPR on an adult patient, a medical assistant should check for the patient's pulse using which of the following sites?
Carotid
A medical assistant is reviewing the electronic health record of a patient who is scheduled for a postoperative mastectomy visit. Which of the following documents should the assistant ensure is present from the hospital prior to this visit?
Pathology Report
A medical assistant observes constant, uniform, small spikes on a patient's EKG tracing. The assistant should identify the cause of this artifact as which of the following?
Alternating the current
To which of the following resources should a medical assistant refer a nonambulatory patient for information about workplace accommodations?
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
In the conduction system of the heart, which of the following components is stimulated after the sinoatrial node?
Atrioventricular node
Which of the following findings should a medical assistant identify as a manifestation of anaphylaxis during an intake examination?
Urticaria
When performing a 12-lead EKG on a patient, which of the following leads is used as a ground to help decrease interference?
Right leg
Which of the following actions should a medical assistant take when communicating with a patient?
Assume a position at eye level with the patient
Which of the following resources should a medical assistant use to obtain the outside laboratory results of a patient?
EHR
Which of the following actions indicates a patient has given implied consent?
Disrobing for a physical exam
Which of the following provides guidelines to ensure high-quality lab testing?
CLIA
A patient tells a medical assistant that they share their prescription pain medication with their adult child, but only because the child does not have insurance. The assistant should notify the provider and document that the patient is using which of the following defense mechanisms?
Rationalization
A medical assistant is preparing a patient for a cast application. Which of the following actions should the assistant complete before the provider begins the cast application?
Observe the condition of the skin
A medical assistant is preparing to review the medication dosage and instructions for a patient who has just seen the provider. Which of the following parts of the progress note should the assistant review for this information?
Plan of care
Who is responsible for retrieving stat lab test results from an outside lab?
Provider
Which of the following measures is intended to protect patients form bloodborne infection transmission in the health care setting?
Standard precautions
After an infectious agent has infected a new host, which of the following steps is next in the cycle of infection?
Means of exit
Which of the following tasks is the responsiblity of a medical assistant when scheduling an outpatient surgical procedure?
Provide the patient with specific preoperative directions
A medical assistant should take which of the following actions when removing sutures?
Clean the wound with a disinfectanct
A 55 year old female patient comes into the office reporting pain in her mid back. Which of the following conditions might cause this?
Pyelonephritis
A medical assistant is reinforcing teaching with a patient who has a new diagnosis of iron-deficiency anemia. The assistant should recomment that the patient incorporate which of the following iron-rich foods into the diet?
Egg Yolk
If a patient wishes to withold life-sustaining treatment, which of the following advance directives should the medical assistant add to the patient's chart?
Do-not-resuscitate (DNR)
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