1 of the three test

Working 9pm-3am urgent care, prioritize pts by what process

triage

When pt info is shared without consent

breach of confidentiality

What are accessory organs of digestive system

liver and gallbladder

Scheduling similar visits at same times

cluster scheduling

No appts, pts just come and are seen first come first serve

open hours scheduling

CBC is sent to which dept

hematology

Machine that separates liquids

centrifuge

Specialist in tissues

histologist

In case of emergency, office should do what to make sure employees know their roles in an emergency

have written explanation of all employees’ individual responsibilities

When an employee gets hurt at work

incident report

Ethics

moral principles and rules of conduct, how we should behave,

When a court/judge requests documents for a trial

subpoena

Registration section of patient chart

demographic info

Ensures employees are protected from exposure to body fluids and pathogens

OSHA, CLIA

PPE for vomiting blood

gown/gloves, gown/face shield/gloves, gown/booties/gloves, face shield/glasses

What could cause revocation of provider license?

not documenting pt notes, incorrect charting, being late for work, inappropriate pt contact

Follow up to a previous visit is called

progress notes

Documenting an intermediate diagnosis after pt exam and pt history

Clinical diagnosis, final diagnosis, differential diagnosis

Under HIPPA, who can view pt’s chart/medical record

any provider who is involved in direct pt care, anyone with same last name, only pcp

A patient has alcoholic drinks, goes under which section

social history

Res ipsa loquitur means “the thing speaks for itself”, this pertains to what

malpractice

When MA witnesses pt signature, he/she is attesting to

pt identity and pt signature

Temp is 100F, what is this labeled as

low grade fever

Which chamber pumps oxygenated blood to rest of body

left ventricle

When a facility is accredited, how is this good for the facility and the patients

this shows community that facility has met/exceeded expectations, this is the only way facility can bill pts

Which hormone is responsible for fight or flight

cortisol, acth, epinephrine, thyroxin

Which document will contain dx code, procedure code

encounter sheet, day sheet

Which stage of infection does pt note malaise

prodromal, incubation, convalescence

What is the best place for pt interview

home, over phone, exam room

What is considered not to be a good interview

providing expected symptoms, open-ended questions

do the symptoms go away and then come back?,

describe your pain

When did symptoms start and rate pain 1-10” is example of what – closed

ended question, open-ended question

When pt coming for mammogram, how do you tell pt to prep for scan

don’t eat for 12 hours, don’t wear deodorant/powder/lotion, don’t wear a bra, show up 1 hour early

Which of the following is considered a parasitic infection?

Malaria

Aspirin and acetaminophen are examples of

Analgesics and antipyretics

Demerol 75 mg, IM every 4 hours, as needed for severe pain, is what type of medication order?

PRN

This unit in the hospital is run by physicians and experts in the field of musculoskeletal disorders of bones, joints, ligaments and tendons. Identify this department.

Rheumatology

MSDS information includes

Product manufacturing conditions

The physician prescribes a buccal medication. The medical assistant should instruct the patient to

Place the medication between the lower teeth and cheek

All pathogens are

Microbes that can cause disease

Every prescription for a controlled substance requires the physician’s signature and a __________ number?

DEA

When using a No. 10 envelope, where should the address be placed?

10 lines down from the top and 4 inches from the left edge of the envelope

What drug prevents the action of another drug or chemical?

Antagonist

Co-insurance is calculated based on a

Percentage of charge

Muscles that act on the knee joint exhibit two actions

Flexion and extension

A structure that is composed of two or more tissue types is called a/an

Organ

Cellular respiration is a function of the

Mitochondria

The smallest structural unit of the nervous system is the

Neuron

A patient came into the doctor’s office with chest pain and shortness of breath. Which position is the best to help him breathe better?

Fowler’s

The primary function of the nervous system is

To detect changes in the internal and external environment and respond appropriately

Mr. Smith is suffering from an enlargement of the bones in the entire skull as well as in the hands and feet, in addition to thickening of the skin. Which of the following conditions is Mr. Smith suffering from?

Acromegaly

The functional unit of the kidney is the

Nephron

Which of the following types of gloves can be decontaminated and reused if they show no signs of deterioration after use?

Utility

There are two types of civil actions against healthcare providers for injuries resulting from health care. The first one is lack of informed consent and the second one is

Violation of standard of care

Dr. Jones and Dr. Brown decide to share a practice. Together, they share patients, expenses, profits, and assets. Which type of medical practice is this?

Partnership

A provider withdraws from the care of a patient without reasonable notice of discharge is considered

Abandonment

Which agency regulates the Controlled Substances Act?

DEA

Defamation through spoken statements is known as

Slander

Insulin syringes are calibrated in

Units

Which of the following is not true regarding HIPAA laws?

Few boundaries are set on the use and release of health records

PHI stands for

Protected health information

Which situation would a Medical Assistant’s witness signature be required?

On an informed consent document

The Privacy Rule gives patients the right to

Access their medical record

A patient has an oral temperature of 100.8°F. The medical term for this is

Pyrexia

A routine hand wash procedure uses plain soap to remove soil and transient bacteria. Hand antisepsis requires the use of

Antimicrobial soap

Which of the following precautions require special air handling and ventilation?

Airborne precautions

Which of the following is correct regarding contact transmissions?

It involves contaminated instruments, needles, or contaminated hands that are not washed.

Important information a patient should know about immunizations would be that

They are prophylactics against deadly diseases

What is the process used to wash and remove blood and tissue from medical instruments called?

Sanitization

A patient weighs 83.92 kg. How many pounds does he weigh?

185 lb

While taking a patient’s medical history for active tuberculosis, what type of PPE is required?

Mask

Most exposures to HIV in healthcare settings are the result of

Accidental needlesticks

The four classic symptoms of inflammation are erythema, edema, pain, and

Heat

A tympanic temperature means the body temperature is measured

At the eardrum

A pulse site used to measure blood pressure is

Brachial

What is the correct way to calculate pulse pressure?

The number found when subtracting the systolic from the diastolic

The patient has been given a prescription that says the medication should be taken “bid”. This medication should be taken

Twice a day

Which of the following procedures can be performed by a medical assistant?

Intramuscular injection

Post-prandial means

After a meal

A round, raised skin lesion with itching that is a positive sign of reaction to allergic testing is a

Wheal

The patient information sheet contains

The past medical history of the patient

Which of the following drug administration routes is the most appropriate for patient who has nausea and vomiting?

Rectal

The primary purpose of wearing gloves during phlebotomy procedures is to protect the

Phlebotomist from exposure to the patient’s blood

What is the best location to check the pulse of an adult who is unconscious and not breathing?

At the carotid artery of the neck

The act of listening for sounds made by internal organs to aid in the diagnosis of certain disorders is called

Auscultation

When a blood pressure cuff is deflated, the first tapping sound is the _____ pressure.

Systolic

The body organ targeted by HBV is the

Liver

A female patient came into the office for her scheduled routine physical. You are measuring the patient’s vital signs. Which part of the brain is responsible for the temperature regulation?

Hypothalamus

Which mode of infection transmission occurs from touching contaminated linens?

Direct contact

Which of the following is the most common means of transmitting pathogens?

Touching

When a patient fails to show for their appointment, the event must be

Monetarily charged to the patient

Notifiable infections must be reported to

Center for Disease Control

A quantitative test is one that

Tests for the presence and amount of substance in sample

The interval between exposure to infection and the appearance of the first symptom is called

Incubation period

Complete destruction of all forms of microbial life.

Sterilization

A patient is having a seizure. Which of the following is the most appropriate step for the medical assistant to take to protect the patient?

Loosen clothing around the patient’s neck

Most specialists are paid by MCOs (managed care organization) using which of the following methods?

Capitation

Which of the following is classified as abnormally rapid, deep or labored breathing?

Tachypnea

The invoice for the monthly rent of the building where the medical office is located, is typically handled by which department?

Accounts payable

What drug enhances the effects of another drug?

Synergistic