What is the proper position for a patient who is to receive a rectal temperature measurement
Sims
A patient has been diagnosed with COPD. Upon observation, her skin shows signs Of being cyanotic and is cold to the touch. What vital signs would be expected to be out of range
Respirations
Which artery is routinely used in performing a manual blood pressure
Brachial
What is the appropriate angle when administering a subcutaneous injection
45�
What is the substance that is removed when performing ear irrigation
Cerumen
What is the appropriate part of the eye which to aim the solution when beginning to perform an eye irrigation
Inner canthus
A patient measures 5'8" what is her height in centimeters
173 cm
What reading would be a normal adult temperature
37�C
What blood pressure reading indicates that a patient is in hypertensive crisis
Systole of 190
What is the correct device to perform a pulmonary function test
Spirometer
A physician signature is required on which letters
To a medical community committee member
What situation is it appropriate for physician to discuss the patient's information via email
Consulting with another physician
HIPPA permits faxes in which of the following situations
Forwarding care instructions to a nursing home
During directions to fast before lung cancer surgery a patient stairs straight ahead and does not respond what statement would be appropriate to make to the patient
Will your repeat to me when you should Fast
A patient who does not speak English has for family members in the room all attempting to speak at once to the medical assistant. which of the following is the appropriate action
Ask only one person to translate
Which term appropriately describes that a patient's heartbeat is rapid
Tachycardia
What is the medical term for heart muscle disease
Cardiomyopathy
What patient statement would Help verify that she understands instructions for a urinalysis for pregnancy test
I will collect the sample first thing in the morning
What it suffix means removal of
Ectomy
What is the appropriate term to inform the nurse that the patient is having difficulty breathing
Dyspnea
What would be charted in the objective section when using the SOAP method
A patient's blood pressure
Using the wave scheduling method which the following would be the priority patient to be seen
The patient arrives first
A patient's blood panel results have been sent to medical facility. if the medical record is organized by section how should the new results be placed
Above previous blood test results
What information is required for a pediatric patient that is not required of an adult patient
The name of the patients parent
A 22-year-old cancer patient has refused chemotherapy. what is an appropriate statement by the medical system
Will you explain to me what concerns you about this treatment
Who must discuss the informed consent form with the patient prior to the patient signing
The patient's physician
What is the initial information required prior to scheduling an inpatient procedure for a patient
The patient's physician's order
A visiting physician enters a medical facility to meet with the physicians attending a patient. what is the appropriate action
Inform the attending physician that there is a visiting physician
What statements would be appropriate when scheduling an outpatient procedure for patient
Will you repeat the date of the procedure
When there is an electrical fire which of the following fire extinguishers is the proper one to use
Class C
If blood splashes into the eye of a medical assistant which of the following steps be performed first
Flush the eyes
During a large fire which of the following is a proper action to take
Crawl to an exit
For a patient undergoing surgery which of the following does the patient have the right to know
How many procedures the surgeon has performed
A police officer opens a rape kit and hands it to a medical assistant he presents it to two physicians performing the examination. what information should be on the custody form
Initials and times of the police officer medical assistant and both physicians
For a venipuncture to be performed on a patient suspected of drunk driving which of the following is the proper cleansing agent
Benzalkonium chloride
What is the appropriate angle to hold the needle in performing a venipuncture
20�
What is a blood culture primarily used to check for
Bacteria
When the state required testing of an infant capillary blood is done what must occur
The circles on the filter paper must be totally saturated
Fecal specimen collection is used to detect which of the following
Colorectal cancer
What types of urine collection is required for culture and sensitivity testing
Clean catch midstream specimen
What test should a first voided morning urine specimen be collected
Pregnancy
patients and medical assistance must be careful during collection of sputum samples for tuberculosis test for what you the following reasons
The collection containers have a poisonous preservative inside of them
Tubes needed for culture and sensitivity test may be kept at room temperature for up to how many hours
72
Sealed or locked specimen transfer bags are used as part of which the following
Chain of custody
Which of the following is required for all specimens shipped in a reference laboratory
Watertight secondary containers
What should be used to clean a counter that is been exposed to bodily fluids
Bleach solution
What is the first action a medical assistant who has observed a healthcare professional abusing controlled substances in a physician office should take
Inform the physician
What a statement she would prompt a medical assistant to be concerned that a patient is abusing controlled substances
I need to refill my oxycodone prescription again
What action should a medical assistant take when a patient states that she is been a victim of domestic abuse
Inform a police officer
Ambulatory telemetry monitor
Measures an EKG of a period of time
Primary code in CPT coding system
Contains 5 digits
Holter Monitor
measures EKG for 24-48 hr
Ventricular fibrillation
Lower chambers quiver and the heart can't pump any blood causing cardiac arrest
BMI
18.5 or under -underweight
18.5-24.5 -normal
25-29.9 -overweight
30 plus -obese
LDL
Low density lipoprotein
TSH
thyroid stimulating hormone
GTT
Glucose Tolerance Test
HCG
Human Chorionic Gonadotropin
PTT
Partial thromboplastin Time
CPT
Current procedural Terminology
Enteric Coated Tablet
Tablet holds together until it reaches the stomach
Extended release tablet
Special coatings or ingredients that control how fast the drug is released from the pill into your body
Normal Sodium
135-147 mEq/l
Red Blood Cell Count
male: 4.5-5.5 (x 10^6 /ml)
Female: 4.0-4.9 (x 10^6 /ml)
Platelets
100,000-450,000