M165 Clinical Medical Assistant Review 3

Clinical laboratory tests

Tests conducted in a clinical laboratory.

Patient upset response

The first action a clinical medical assistant should take when a patient yells is to invite the patient to join them in a room away from the other patients.

Chest lead V2

The chest lead placed on the right sternal border in the 4th intercostal space.

ECG paper axes

The horizontal and vertical axis lines on ECG paper represent time and amplitude.

Pelvic exam position

The position used for a pelvic exam is the Lithotomy position.

Artifact in atrial fibrillation

An artifact that mimics the baseline seen in atrial fibrillation can be produced by muscle tremor.

Clinical medical assistant tasks

A clinical medical assistant performs tasks such as irrigating a wound while assisting a provider in the examination room.

CBC test tube

The appropriate test tube for a CBC test is the Lavender tube.

Pulse irregularity response

If a clinical medical assistant notices irregularity while taking a patient's pulse for 30 seconds, they must count the patient's pulse for a full minute.

Fasting blood test

The blood test that requires fasting is Cholesterol.

Destruction of pathogens

The process that results in the complete destruction of pathogens is Sterilization.

Fire hazard safety rules

The two general safety rules that apply to handling fire hazards are R.A.C.E. and P.A.S.S.

HIPAA violation

The legal statute violated when a clinical medical assistant forgets to log out of the medical records management system is HIPAA.

Lipid panel test

The medical test included in a lipid panel is Triglycerides.

Patient check-in procedure

When a patient approaches a check-in window, a clinical medical assistant should greet the patient and ask how they could be of service.

Patient's right under Privacy Rule

Under the Privacy Rule, a patient's right includes access to their medical record.

Successful team creation

To create a successful team in the office, it is essential to clarify the roles of team members.

PHI meaning

PHI stands for Protected Health Information.

Law protecting health care workers

The name of the law that protects health care workers who give aid during the time of an accident is the Good Samaritan Law.

Good Samaritan Law

A law that provides legal protection to people who give reasonable assistance to those who are injured or in danger.

Right to Know Law

A law that requires employers to inform employees about hazardous substances they may be exposed to in the workplace.

Megan's Law

A law requiring law enforcement authorities to make information available to the public regarding registered sex offenders.

HIPAA

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, which provides data privacy and security provisions for safeguarding medical information.

Capillary puncture preferred fingers

Index and middle fingers on a dominant hand.

Speculum

An instrument used to hold open the wall of the vagina during a medical examination.

Vital sign reportable readings

Blood pressure of 220/180 mm/Hg should be reported to a physician.

Patient information sharing requirement

A release form signed by the patient must be obtained before sharing medical information.

Blood culture and sensitivity test division

Most likely performed in the Microbiology division of the clinical laboratory.

Clean-catch urine specimen collection

Should be collected during mid-stream of urination.

Medical record review frequency

Should be reviewed on a continuing basis to ensure accuracy and completeness.

Phone answering rings

Clinical medical assistants should answer the phone within 3 rings.

Signs of cerebrovascular accident

Facial drooping and slurred speech can be attributed to a cerebrovascular accident.

Seizure patient protection step

Loosen clothing around the patient's neck is the most appropriate step to protect a patient having a seizure.

Professionalism in medical assistants

Arriving to work on time represents professionalism.

Legal authority document

Power of attorney is prepared when a patient grants another person the legal authority to act on their behalf.

Used needle disposal

Place the needle in a sharps container.

Sterilized pack labeling

Initials, items inside, and date of sterilization should be written on the outside of a sterilized pack.

Medications requiring prolonged pressure

Anticoagulants will require prolonged pressure applied to the site following venipuncture.

Snellen test

A test used to measure visual acuity.

Normal vision acuity

Indicated by the number 20/20 on a Snellen test.

Blood sample collection site

The right arm above the bruise is the preferred site for drawing blood.

Urine specimen with highest solute concentration

The first morning urine specimen contains the highest solute concentration.

Postprandial serum glucose level measurement

Measured after eating.

Requisition form verification

Demographics, patient's name, DOB, and tests requested should be verified.

SOAP notes

Allergies should be documented in the Subjective part of the SOAP notes.

Changing a patient's dressing

Loosen the dressing stuck to the wound with sterile water.

Non-absorbable sutures duration

Maximum of 5-7 days for non-absorbable sutures to stay on a patient's face.

Collection agency communication

The patient should be told to contact the collection agency.

Appointment rescheduling response

The clinical medical assistant should say, 'Let me direct you to the correct person'.

Breast self-examination position

The appropriate body position is supine.

Outstanding payment collection process

Should start after 30 days.

Urine specimen for bacterial growth

A catheterized urine specimen is cultured and examined for bacterial growth.

Basic life support compression-to-breath ratio

The ratio is 30 to 2 for adults.

Leading cause of accidents in a medical office

According to OSHA, the leading cause is slips and falls.

Medicare patient insurance payment

If a Medicare patient sees a non-participating provider, the payment goes to the patient.

Evaluation and Management code selection

The first step is to identify the place of service.

Foods to avoid with high triglycerides

Foods with high levels of triglycerides should be avoided in certain medical conditions.

Blood sample collection site for a patient with a cast

The left hand is an alternative site for blood sample collection.

Urine specimen types

A clean-catch midstream urine specimen is one type.

Postprandial timing

Postprandial refers to the time after eating.

Patient demographics verification

Demographics include patient's gender and the name of the ordering physician.

Dressing change procedure

Cleanse the wound site with an antiseptic solution before changing the dressing.

Crohn's disease

A type of inflammatory bowel disease that causes inflammation of the digestive tract.

Arrhythmia

An irregular heartbeat that can lead to various health complications.

Atherosclerosis

A condition in which the arteries become narrowed and hardened due to plaque buildup.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

A progressive lung disease that obstructs airflow and makes breathing difficult.

HIPAA compliance

Medical records must be stored out of sight of unauthorized individuals when not in use.

Professional handling of telephone calls

Placing the patient on hold politely, after asking for permission.

Demographic information

Information that includes the patient's date of birth (DOB).

Next step after receiving lab results

Place the results on the physician's desk for signature.

Maximum amount of medication for subcutaneous administration

2.0 mL.

Common route for parenteral medication administration

Injection.

Knee-chest position examination

Used for rectal examinations.

Non-sterile portion of a surgical tray

Half an inch of the outer border.

Body position for examining head and neck

Semi-Fowler's.

Section of medical history form for patient's reason for visit

Chief complaint.

Action if patient did not fast for blood test

Have the patient reschedule the appointment.

Best time to run a control on a POC test

When opening a new box of tests.

Type of urine specimen cultured for bacterial growth

Catheterized.

Blood tube for sterile blood specimen collection

Yellow-top tube.

Time to measure urine temperature for chain-of-custody

Within 1 minute.

Blood test requiring fasting prior to specimen collection

GTT.

Patient identifying information for ECG test

Necessary to recall an ECG test.

Cough etiquette

Cough into their own elbow

Informed consent

Obtain a signed informed consent form

Cholesterol management

Eating skinless chicken and exercising daily

Active communication

Involves listening to patient's responses, observing non-verbal cues, and restating what they have just heard from the patient to confirm their understanding

Enunciation

The act of articulating and speaking clearly

Evaluation and Management code

Identify the place of service

Ethics

Conforming to moral standards of right behavior or a rule of conduct

PPE purpose

Prevent infection transmissions to the patient

Blood borne pathogens protection

OSHA

Quantitative test

Tests for presence and amount of the substance sample

PPE for vomiting blood

Gloves and face shield and gown

Best position for chest pain

Fowler's

Unprofessional conduct

Inappropriate contact with a patient

Smallest structural unit of the nervous system

Neuron

Part of the heart that pumps oxygenated blood

Left ventricle

Structure composed of two or more tissue types

Organ

Muscles acting on knee joint actions

Flexion and extension