A medical assistant is preparing a patient who has a congestive heart failure (CHF) for an examination by the provider. Which of the following manifestations should the assistant expect?
A. Chest pain
B. Shortness of breath
B. Shortness of breath
(Expected
manifestations of CHF include shortness of breath, fatigue, and edema)
When measuring a patient’s respiratory rate, which of the following actions should a medical assistant take to ensure accurate reading?
A. Count the respirations while the patient thinks his pulse is being obtained.
B. Count the respirations for 15 seconds and multiply by 2.
A. Count the respirations while the patient thinks his pulse is being obtained.
(Assistant should count respirations without patient being aware)
Which of the following laboratory results should the medical assistant recognize is abnormal?
A. Platelets 350/mm3
B. Potassium 3 mEq/L
B. Potassium 3 mEq/L
(Potassium range
3.5-5)
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?
A. Thumb forceps
B. Scissors
A medical assistant is replacing a sharps container in an examination room and receives a small laceration on her arms from a
plastic lid. Which of the following of documentation should the assistant complete as a result of this incident?
A. OSHA Form 301
B. CMA-1500 claim form
A. OSHA Form 301
(Work related injury or illness form)
A medical assistant 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?
A. Hematocrit 42.2%
B. Fasting blood glucose 168 mg/dLl
B. Fasting blood glucose 168 mg/dL
(Normal is 70-130)
A 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?
A. “Swallow the tablet whole”
B. “Place the tablet between your gums and cheek.
B. Place the tablet between your gums and cheek
Which of the following terms should a medical assistant use to tell a provider that a patient is having discomfort and difficulty breathing?
A. Dyspnea
B. Eupnea
Which of the following methods is used to notify a provider of the denial of a claim by an insurance carrier?
A. Remittance advice
B. Eligibility for insurance
Which of the following positions is appropriate for a pelvic examination?
A. Lithotomy
B. High-Fowler’s
Which of the following cardiac procedures is within a medical
assistant’s scope of practice and does not require a licensed technician or provider to assist or perform it?
A. Cardiac Doppler
B. Holter monitor application
B. Holter monitor application
Which of the following EKG artifacts is caused by a disconnected electrode and results in the tracing going into the margins of the paper?
A. Wandering Baseline
B. Interrupted
baseline
A medical assistant receives a telephone call from a patient who seems anxious about the results of a test. Which of the following responses should the assistant take?
A. “The doctor is busy right now. You don’t want me to give you the results, do you?”
B. “I know you’re concerned about your test results. We’ll call you as soon as your results come in.
B. “I know you’re concerned about your test results. We’ll call you as soon as your results come in.”
A medical assistant is assisting a patient with scabies. Besides gloves, which PPE should the MA wear?
A. Gown
B. Mask
A patient loses consciousness. The EKG tracing reveals ventricular
fibrillation. Which does the MA take first?
A. Notify the provider of the arrest.
B. Call for help and begin CPR.
B. Call for help and begin CPR.
A medical assistant is composing business correspondence using the simplified letter style. Which of the following features should the assistant use?
A. A complimentary closing
B. A
subject line in all capital letters
B. A subject line in all capital letters
Where should the medical assistant place the electrode for lead V5?
A. On the left midaxillary line, horizontal to V4
B. On the left anterior line, horizontal to V4
B. On the left anterior axillary line, horizontal to V4.
Convert 5’7” inches to cm.
A. 170 cm
B. 145 cm
A. 170 cm.
(5’7 is 67 inches. then multiply by 2.54)
Which of the following techniques should a medical assistant use when bandaging a wound?
A. Wrap the wound from
distal to proximal.
B. Bandage fingers and toes to prevent further injury.
A. Wrap the wound from distal to proximal
Which of the following is outside of a medical assistant’s scope of practice?
A. Perform clinical duties under the direct supervision of the provider.
B. Order additional laboratory tests to confirm the patient’s
condition.
B. Order additional laboratory tests to confirm the patient’s condition.
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 dressing, and releases patient. Which of the following levels of examination should a medical assistant use
for the procedural coding for this visit?
A. Problem-focused examination
B. Expanded problem-focused.
A. Problem-focused examination.
Prior to a patient’s follow-up appointment, which of the following information should a medical assistant report to the provider?
A. Anthropometric measurements
B. Recent laboratory results
B. Recent laboratory results
A medical assistant is reviewing a provider’s instructions as the patient is preparing to leave the office. The MA is describing to the patient what an Antitussive is. Which can be described as:
A. “It is a medication that reduces nasal membrane swelling.”
B. “It is a medication that suppresses the cough
reflex.”
B. “It is a medication that suppresses the cough reflex.”
24. A medical assistant 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?
A. Do not shower with the patch on.
B. Select a different application location
for each new patch.
B. Select a different application for each new patch.
25. Rectal examination.
A. Lithotomy
B. Sims’
26. Which of the following steps for a fingerstick should a medical assistant complete first?
A. Cleanse the site with an antiseptic wipe.
B. Confirm the
patient identity.
B. Confirm the patient identity.
27. Which of the following cell structures is instrumental in helping the body mobilize and secrete mucus from the respiratory tract?
A. Centrioles
B. Cilia
A medical assistant is an outpatient facility preparing a patient for a
venipuncture. Which should the MA take to confirm the identity?
A. Ask the patient to state her full name and date of birth.
B. Ask the patient’s provider name.
A. Ask the patient to state her full name and date of birth.
A medical assistant is reinforcing teaching about a cardiac event monitor with a patient. Which of the following by
the patient statements indicates understanding?
A. “I will return the monitor after 24 hours.”
B. “I will record any symptoms I experience in the event log.”
B. “I will record any symptoms I experience in the event log”.
30. When assisting a provider with a punch biopsy of a mole, what does the MA perform?
A. Receive and prepare
tissues specimens for processing.
B. Swab fluids from the biopsy site.
A. Receive and prepare tissue specimens for processing
31. Which should the MA verify the quality of venipuncture supplies before beginning a blood draw?
A. Determine that the tourniquet is the proper size.
B. Inspect the integrity of the needle’s seal.
B. Inspect the integrity of the needle’s seal.
32. A MA is contacting a pt to schedule a repeat Papanicolaou test due to abnormal results. The MA should identity that which of the factors can interfere with test results.
A. Engaging in intercourse 48 hr prior to test.
B.. Using an over-the-counter vaginal cream prior to test.
B. Using an over-the-counter vaginal cream prior to test.
33. A MA has requested a preauthorization for a patient’s referral to a specialist. Which is a reason submitted by a specialist to be denied?
A. The approval visits are listed in the authorization comments section.
B. The service is provided after the expiration date.
B. The service is provided after the expiration date.
34. A medical assistant has a request to collect a routine CBC from a healthy 10-month-old infant. Which is an appropriate site?
A. Third finger of left hand
B Left heel
35. A patient tells a medical assistant that his provider’s office is
incompetent, as there is no improvement in his condition. Which is appropriate response for the assistant to make?
A. “I think that you feel that your treatment is not effective”
B. “I’m sure that the provider can help you get better.”
A. “I think that you feel that your treatment is not effective.”
36. A medical assistant is preparing a
community resource library. Which should the MA take first?
A. Collect feedback from patients about their experiences with the resources.
B. Compile a list of local community agencies.
B. Compile a list of local community agencies
37. Which of the following information should the MA enter into the appointment calendar when scheduling a patient for a skin rash?
A.
Diagnosis code for dermatitis
B. Daytime phone number
38. A patient asks a MA to explain the difference between liniment and a medicated lotion, the MA:
A. “Medicated lotions are used to treat disorders in the muscles and bones.”
B. “Liniments contain a higher portion of oil then medicated lotions.”
B. “Liniments contain a higher portion of oil than medicated lotions.”
39. A MA is removing sutures from a patient who has a laceration on his left lower leg. After setting up the sterile field, which should the MA take?:
A. Discard each suture immediately after removal
B. Life the first knot away from the skin
B. Lift the first knot away from the skin
40. A MA is reviewing a pt’s recent medical history and notes that she has a healing fracture of the distal femur. Where on the pt’s body should the assistant find the injury?
A. Above the knee
B. Above the elbow
41. A pt. reports getting a bill that includes services she did not receive. Which does a MA take?
A. Review the day’s encounter forms to determine
if another patient received the services.
B. Instruct the pt to pay for the services to avoid collection procedures
A. Review the day’s encounter form’s to determine if another patient received the services.
42. A MA is monitoring an infant pt for microcephaly. Which is performed?
A. Length
B. Head circumference
43. A medical assistant is faxing a prescription to a patient’s pharmacy. Which does an MA take?
A. Send the prescription without a cover page
B. Call the pharmacy to confirm receipt of the faxed prescription.
B. Call the pharmacy to confirm receipt of the faxed prescription
44. A MA is collecting health history from an older adult pt who exhibits moderate hearing loss. The MA should:
A. Keep her hands still to avoid distracting the patient.
B. Remain within the patient’s view to allow lip-reading
B. Remain within the patient’s view to allow lip-reading.
45. A medical assistant is performing spirometry testing for a
pt who has shortness of breat. What indicates a successful maneuver?
A. A slow and progressive start
B. A fast and steady flow with no variability.
B. A fast and steady flow with no variability
46. A medical assistant is measuring a patient’s oxygen saturation with a pulse oximeter. Which should the MA take?
A. Report a reading of 97%
to the provider.
B. Check capillary refill in the patient’s finger
D. Check capillary refill in the patient’s finger
47. A MA is reinforcing teaching with a pt about the self-administration of insulin injections. Which indicates understanding of teaching?
A. “I will roll the bottle between my hands before drawing the medication.”
B.
“I will blow on the site to make sure the alcohol dries.”
A. “I will roll the bottle between my hands before drawing the medication
48. When performing the palpatory method for obtaining blood pressure, which indicates the level should the MA inflate?
A. 30 mm Hg above the radial pulse cessation
B. 30 mm Hg above the brachial cessation
A. 30 mm Hg above the radial pulse cessation
49. Which included of the CMS-1500 should a MA recognize as indicating the medical necessity of a procedure?
A. Modifier
B. Diagnosis Code
50. A provider examines an older adult patient who is disabled and has a lesion on her arm. An MA should anticipate a referral for this
patient of which service?
A. Diagnostic services
B. Home health care
51. A MA is determining the amount a patient with be required to pay $200. $20 copayment, a 9/10 coinsurance and has met his deductible. What is the total amount?
A. $20
B. $40
52. An MA is encouraging a pt to increase her intake of insoluble fiber to help prevent constipation and hemorrhoids:
A.
Cooked white rice
B. Pears with skin
53. An MA is cleaning an examination room after assisting a provider with a biopsy. Which should the MA take?
A. Place the caps back on the needles to reduce the risk of puncturing the sharps container.
B. Hold the sharps by blunt end to avoid a needles stick injury.
B. Hold the sharps by the blunt end to avoid a needlestick injury.
54. A provider places an open sharps container in the linen hamper by mistake. Which should the MA take?
A. Question the provider
B. Dispose of the linen hamper’s contents as a biohazard.
B. Dispose of the linen hamper’s contents as a biohazard.
55. A patient calls the clinic to cancel a postoperative appointment and wants to reschedule for a later date. This is:
A. a proof that the office was not negligent
B. To explain the loss of revenue
A. To prove that the office was not negligent.
56. A MA assistant is entering a new
prescription into a EMR. An alert notifying the assistant of a MA interaction appears on screen. The MA should:
A. Override the alert and enter the prescription.
B. Consult with the provider before continuing to process the prescription.
B. Consult with the provider before continuing to process the prescription.
57. An MA is caring for a child who has varicella zoster
virus. This is transferred through.
A. Airborne
B. Foodborne
58. Which should an MA use to confirm a pt’s understanding of insulin administration.
A. Observe the patient as she performs a self-demonstration.
B. Provide the patient with written instructions.
A. Observe the patient as she performs a self-demonstration.
59. An adolescent is covered by two insurance policies under her divorced parents who have Bdays in May & August. Which is primary?
A. The policy that the adolescent chooses.
B.The parent who has the earliest birth month
B. The parent who has the earliest birth month.
60. Which should an MA use
when performing a tuberculin skin test?
A. Intramuscular
B. Intradermal
61: An MA is preparing a report about a pt who has a family history of breast cancer. Which report will this be stored under? (sort, retrieve, and combined)
A. Database management
B. Account billing
62. An MA is preparing a patient who has psoriasis to be examined by the provider. The skin appears:
A. Yellow waxy
B. Silver, scaly
63. An MA is administering eye ointment to a patient. Which should the MA take?
A. Hold the ointment tube parallel to and above the patient’s eye.
B. Apply a thin ribbon of ointment along the conjunctival sac.
B. Apply a thin ribbon of ointment along the conjunctival sac.
64. A medical assistant discovers a garbage can has started a fire in the break room. What does she do first?
A. Close the doors and windows.
B.Evacuate staff and patients from the immediate area.
B. Evacuate staff and patient’s from the immediate area.
65. A
patient requests a female provider to perform her examination due to religious conviction. A female provider is not available. You:
A. Decline treatment of the patient.
B. Assist the patient in locating a provider to accommodate the patient’s needs.
B. Assist the pt in locating a provider to accommodate the patient’s needs.
66. An MA is
reviewing a Medicare claim denial. The MA determines that there are charges that exceed the usual, customary and reasonable fees. Which should the MA take?
A. Leave the unpaid balance on the record until the end of the revenue cycle.
B. Adjust the patient’s account to reflect no unpaid charges and write off the balance.
C. Adjust the patient’s account to reflect no unpaid charges and write off the balance.
67. A medical assistant is caring for a 4 month old. Convert 100.4 F to Celsius.
A. 38° C
B. 36.5° C
68. A MA should use to prepare a patient’s skin prior to a blood culture:
A. Benzoin tincture
B. Chlorhexidine
69. Which is a source of energy for a cell?
A. Endoplasmic reticulum
B. Mitochondria
70. Which in a medical office are considered administrative office supplies?
A. Computers, telephones, and chairs
B. Letterhead, envelops, and business cards.
B. Letterhead, envelopes, and business cards
71. “I regret not taking better care of myself. Now I won’t be able to accomplish what I want to
do with my life.”
A. Anger
B. Depression
72. When completing documentation in a patient’s paper medical record, an MA realized she made an error.
A. Leave the error in the medical record.
B. Draw a line through and initial it.
B. Draw a line through and initial it.
73. A MA is
measuring vital signs of an adult pt. Which is considered hypertension?
A. 110/80
B. 150/95
74. An MA is administering an intradermal injection for allergy testing. Which is taken?
A. Locate the area two to three finger widths below the antecubital space.
B. Inject the solution rapidly with the needle positioned at a 30° angle to the skin.
A. Locate the area two to three finger widths below the antecubital space.
75. An MA is explaining to a female pt how to collect a clean-catch specimen. Which is taken:
A. With the labia spread, urinate a small amount into the toilet before collecting the sample.
B. To collect urine, press the specimen container’s up against the perineum.
A. With the labia spread, urinate a small amount into the toilet before collecting the sample.
76. An MA is preparing sterilization for hemostats before an invasive procedure. The MA uses:
A. Autoclave
B. Chemical
77. Which is used for the routine of cleaning of EKG cables?
A. Disinfection
B. Sanitization
78. When using a centrifuge, a MA must:
A. Use an odd number of tubes in centrifuge
B. Cap the tubes to avoid emission of aerosols.
B. Cap the tubes to avoid emission of aerosols.
79. At what time of day will a pt’s body temperature be at it’s lowest?
A. Before bedtime
B. In the moring
80. An MA is administering an intramuscular immunization to a pt. The MA:
A. Cleanse the site in a circular motion from the center outward
B. Cleanse the site with povidone-iodine solution.
A. Cleanse the site in a circular motion from the center outward.
81. An MA
is reinforcing teaching with a patient about pulse oximetry. The MA tells the patient:
A. Remove the nail polish before the test.
B. This test will measure your pulmonary capacity.
A. Remove the nail polish before the test.
82. An MA is transcribing a prescription for magnesium sulfate into a pt’s medical record. This is documented as:
A. MgS04
B. Magnesium
Sulfate
83. A lab. reports indicates that a hemoglobin is 8 g/dl. The MA:
A. Notify the provider
B. Record the results in the medical record.
84. Cryosurgery is use of:
A. Extremely cold probe to freeze and kill abnormal cells.
B. Laser surgery that kills the abnormal cells
A. Extremely cold probe to freeze and kill abnormal cells
85. Partial thickness burn:
A. Nonadherent dressing
B. Lubricated mesh gauze
86. an MA receives a call for a refill for fentanyl patches for chronic pain. The MA:
A. Fax the prescription to the patient’s pharmacy.
B. Refer the patient’s request to the provider.
B. Refer the patient’s request to the provider.
87. An MA is caring for an infant who becomes unresponsive. The MA:
A. Perform abdominal thrusts.
B. Initiate cardiopulmonary resuscitation
B. Initiate cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
88. A
patient has vulvovaginal candidiasis and asks the MA more about the infection. The Ma explains with:
A. Fungal
B. Bacteria
89. An MA is reviewing laboratory requisitions. The ma performs capillary instead of venipuncture when it’s:
A. Edema in fingers
B. Previous thromboses
90. A medical assistant is preparing a patient for an enema. The position would be:
A.
Semi-Fowler’s position
B. Sims’ position
91. A MA is checking a patient’s hearing using the Weber test. The MA:
A. Instruct a vibrating tuning fork while the pt still hears the sound.
B. Ask the pt if he hears the vibration louder in one ear than the other.
B. Ask the pt if he hears the vibration louder in one ear than the other.
92. An MA is collecting data from a pt who has cold sores on his lips. This is.
A. Herpes simplex type 1
B. Influenza A
93. A pt has fibromyalgia. The provider tells the pt to see:
A. Opthalmologist
B. Rheumatologist
94. Which does the MA take obtaining the length of an infant during a well
child visit?
A. Position the infant on his back.
B. Keep the infant’s knee flexed
A. Position the infant on his back
23. An MA is preparing to dispose of bandages that have been removed from an open wound. You:
A. Place the bandages in a red biohazard bag.
B. Disinfect the bandages and then place in biohazard bag.
A. Place the bandages in a red biohazard bag.
97. An pt is experiencing pale, dizziness, chills, and nausea.
A. Seizure
B. Syncope
98. Liver and pancreas are part of:
A. Respiratory
B. Digestive
99. An MA received a nasty email from a
dissatisfied patient. The MA:
A. Print a copy and forward to the provider.
B. Print the email and make notes about topics to be addressed prior to formulating a response.
B. Print the email and make notes about topics to be addressed prior to formulating a response.
100. A medical assistant is performing an EKG on a patient. Which is
appropriate?
A. Tabs downward on the arm
B. Tabs upward on chest
A. Tabs downward on the arm
101. An ma is entering info to the EMR. Which is in the patient demographic system?
A. Occupation
B. Surgical History
102. A patient faint. The MA:
A. Lifts the patient’s head
above his heart
B. Place the patient in supine position
B. Place the patient in supine position.
103. An MA is testing a patient with the Snellen chart. The MA wants to make sure:
A. The patient isn’t leaning forward
B. Position the snellen 40 feet from the pt
A. The patient isn’t leaning forward
104. The MA cared for a neighbor who sustained multiple injuries in a fall. Another neighbor asks what happened prior to that neighbor. You say:
A. “It’s nothing serious. You’ll see her soon.”
B. “I’m not allowed to share what goes on at my job.”
B. “I’m not allowed to share what goes on at my job.”
105. An MA notices that the medical office isn’t providing PPE. This is in violation of:
A. OSHA
B. CLIA
106. What medication is taken for low blood stream?
A. Transdermal
B. Sublingual
107. 72 kg to lbs
A. 158.4 lb
B. 115.2 lb
A. 158.4 lb (72 multiply by 2.2)
107. An MA is collecting vital signs from a 6 year old child. Which should be reported to the provider?
A. Heart rate 140/min
B. Blood pressure 110/72 mmHg
108. You’re taking a pulse rate for an MA. Which could result an error?
A. Movement
B. Hydration
109.
Cardiac Patient: Mon. & Wed. Oncology patient’s Tues. & Thurs. What type of schedule is this?
A. Stream scheduling
B. Cluster scheduling
110. An MA is coding an office visit during the provider who reviewed the systems related to a patient’s chief complaint but did not discuss the patient’s family or social history. This code is:
A. Problem-Focused history
B. Expanded Problem-Focused
history
B. Expanded Problem-Focused history
111. For a 12-lead EKG, where is the V4 electrode?
A. The fourth intercostal space, right margin of the sternum
B. At the fifth intercostal space, left midclavicular line.
B. At the fifth intercostal space, left midclavicular line.
113. An MA is assisting a provider with abdominal examination. Which the provider palpates the major portion of the liver. Which is:
A. Right upper
B. Right lower
114. 250 mg of medication in each scored tablet. The provider orders 375 mg. How many tablets is that?
A. 1.5 Tablet
B. 1 tablet
115. An MA is collecting blood samples to measure a patient’s cholesterol levels. Which is checked?
A. Make sure the patient did not eat any food for the past 12 hr.
B. Ask the patient if he has taken any medications that day
A. Make sure the patient did not eat any food for the past 12 hr.
116. What is the purpose of
epinephrine?
A. To prevent allergic reaction
B. To reduce bleeding at the site.
B. To reduce bleeding at the site.
117. Which document shows a patient how a pt’s medical records will be used and disclosed by a medical office?
A. Notice of Privacy Practices (NPP)
B. Advance Beneficiary Notice
A. Notice of Privacy Practices
118. Classifying services for Ancillary diagnostic services.
A. Pathology
B. Gerontology
119. Which is seen first by the provider?
A. An infant with a heart rate of 130/min
B. An older adult patient who has diabetes and has a blood pressure of 80/42
B. An older adult patient who has diabetes and has a blood pressure of 80/42
120. An MA requests that a patient pays her copay before seeing the provider and the pt is anxious to see the patient immediately. You response:
A. “Unless you have paid for your copayment, the doctor will not see you.”
B. “I understand you’re concerned, so
you’re welcome to pay at the end of your appointment.”
B. “I understand you’re concerned, so you’re welcome to pay at the end of your appointment.”
121. Range of fees charged by providers who have similar training and experience and practice in the same geographical area.
A. Reasonable
B. Customary
122. An MA is
talking with a patient who is experiencing home displacement following a hurricane, which helps assists for information, support, and links to community services?
A. American Red Cross
B. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
123. An MA received a denial payment for a patient’s cholecystectomy. The reason is “non-covered service” The MA:
A. Submit a new claim
B. Instruct the patient
to contact the insurer about the denial of payment.
B. Instruct the patient to contact the insurer about the denial of payment.
124. Which disinfect is used for countertops?
A. A 1:10 bleach and water solution
B. Benzalkonium Chloride Solution
A. A 1:10 bleach and water solution
125. Left upper quadrant.
A. Stomach
B. Cecum
126. A patient reports feeling depressed due to the recent loss of a partner. In which stage of grief?
A. Second
B. Fourth
127. An MA is caring for a pt who has recently received a terminal diagnosis and is crying. You
must:
A. Tell the provider there’s no reason to cry
B. Allow the patient to cry.
B. Allow the patient to cry.
128. An MA is preparing to administer a liquid, oral medication to patient. Which is best given to the patient?
A. Pour the medication to the prescribed dose in the medicine cup on a flat surface
B. Pour the medication
into the container’s lid for easy administration.
A. Pour the medication to the prescribed dose in the medicine cup on a flat surface
129. Characteristic of anorexia nervosa.
A. Excessive exercise
B. Excessive eating
130. The Patient’s Bill of Rights protect:
A. Denial of care
due to the patient’s age
B. Financial obligations incurred for health care services received.
A. Denial of care due to the patient’s age
131. An MA is performing an ear irrigation for an adult patient who has a cerumen impaction. The MA:
A. Pull the pinna of the ear up and back.
B. Insert a cotton-tipped application into the ear
canal.
A. Pull the pinna of the ear up and back.
74. An MA works at an urgent care center that uses open hour scheduling. So this means:
A. The pt’s arrive at their convenience and are seen on a first come, first served basis.
B. Each patient arrives at an assigned time with enough time reserved for the reason of the visit.
A. The pt’s arrive at their convenience and are seen on a first come, first served basis.
133. An MA is assisting a patient with tuberculosis. The MA wears:
A. N95 respirator
B. Eye protection
134. Enteric-coated tablet is taken:
A. “Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of
water.”
B. “Dissolve the tablet in glass of water before drinking.”
A. “Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water.”
135. Chain of custody:
A. Ensuring that a specimen is packaged as directed
B. Ensuring that the patient receives the test results
A. Ensuring that a specimen is packaged as directed
136. Which is a formal authorization that identifies as legally able to make decisions behalf of patient?
A. Durable power of attorney
B. DNR
Durable power of attorney
137. Dressings and bandages are classified as:
A. Clinical
supplies
B. Clinical equipment
138. Reasonable for cleaning instruments for a minor surgery:
A. Sanitization
B. Disinfection
139. An MA is talking with a patient who reports forgetting whether she taken her prescription each day.
A. “Count how many pills are in the bottle to figure it out.”
B. “Try putting your medication in a weekly
medication dispenser for the upcoming week.”
B. “Try putting your medication in a weekly medication dispenser for the upcoming week.”
140. When choosing a diagnoses code, an MA consider chooses in order to avoid insurance denial:
A. Coding the appropriate modifier with the diagnosis code.
B. Coding the highest level of specificity
B. Coding the highest level of specificity
141. During an EKG, the MA informs the pt:
A. “You should refrain from talking during the procedure”
B. “You will feel electrical pulsations during this procedure.”
A. “You should refrain from talking during the procedure”
142. Venipuncture angle:
A. 15°
B. 30°
143. The MA should take when obtaining the head circumference on an infant:
A. Allow the parent or guardian to obtain the reading if it soothes the infant.
B. Record the measurement to the nearest 0.6 cm (1/4 in.)
B. Record the measurement to the nearest 0.6 cm (1/4 in.)
144. Left of the sternum at the fourth intercostal space.
A. V4
B. V2
145. Professional date writing for a letter from an MA:
A. 01/01/2020
B. January 1, 2020
146. Which is CLIA waived?
A. Rapid strep test
B. Urine microscopy analysis
147. When applying a transdermal patch on a patient:
A. Apply the patch to a hairless area of the pt’s skin.
B. Apply on forearm
A. Apply the patch to a hairless area of the pt’s skin.
148. MA’s confirmation with self:
A. “I can look at the patient’s chart to obtain the name of the
patient prior to obtain blood samples.”
B. “I will ask the patient to state her full name and date of birth before administering vaccines.”
B. “I will ask the patient to state her full name and date of birth before administering vaccines.”
149. Schedule I drug:
A. Available over the counter
B. Have no accepted medical use
B. Have no accepted medical use
An MA is helping a pt with anemia. This is found in the patient.
A. Irregular heartbeat
B. Shortness of breath
An MA is helping a patient with a large laceration to the wrist. Which is taken first?
A. Don gloves
B. Apply pressure