Baseline Practice Test

Which of the following types of masks is considered a respirator and required when caring for a patient who has COVID-19?

A) Clear plastic panel

B) N-95 mask

C) Cloth mask

D) Surgical mask

N-95 mask

Which of the following defines the process of sterilization?

A) Killing pathogenic organisms and rendering them ineffective

B) Cleansing instruments to reduce microorganisms to a safe level

C) Killing all pathogenic organisms and spores

D) Cleansing instruments using ultrasonic sound waves in a bath of cleanser and water

Killing all pathogenic organisms and spores

Which of the following positions should a medical assistant place a patient when preparing to perform a 12-lead EKG in the office?

A) Supine

B) Prone

C) Lithotomy

D) Lateral semi-prone recumbent position

Supine

Which of the following actions should a medical assistant take when dealing with an angry patient?

A) Match the patient's energy

B) Stand closer to the patient so that they will lower their voice

C) Allow the patient to talk through their anger

D) Tell the patient the provider will not see them if they continue to act out their anger

Allow the patient to talk through their anger

A medical assistant is collecting data from a patient who is experiencing heatstroke. Which of the following manifestations should the assistant expect to find?

A) Hot skin

B) Bradycardia

C) Hypothermia

D) Slow breathing

Hot skin

A medical assistant is speaking with a patient about their social history and the assistant notices the patient is fidgeting and appears anxious. Which of the following nonverbal communication styles is the patient exhibiting?

A) Passive-aggressive communication

B) Assertive communication

C) Passive communication

D) Manipulative communication

Passive communication

A medical assistant drops an instrument on the floor while setting up a sterile tray for a procedure. They pick up the instrument and place it back on the sterile field. A few days after the procedure, the patient calls the office concerned that the area surrounding the procedure site is infected. Which of the following torts has the medical assistant committed?

A) Abandonment

B) Negligence

C) Battery

D) Defamation

Negligence

Which of the following assessments of a patient's pulse is demonstrated by an extremely strong and full feeling?

A) Bradycardia

B) Dysrhythmia

C) Thready pulse

D) Bounding pulse

Bounding pulse

A medical assistant is collecting a health history from a patient who exhibits moderate hearing loss. Which of the following should the assistant take?

A) The assistant should keep their hands still to avoid distracting the patient

B) The assistant should speak in a raised pitch when clarifying information

C) The assistant should use longer sentences to keep the patient's attention

D) The assistant should face the patient and speak clearly

The assistant should face the patient and speak clearly

A medical assistant is using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer after patient contact. The hand sanitizer should contain at least what percentage of alcohol?

A) 30%

B) 50%

C) 60%

D) 40%

60%

Which of the following does a Snellen chart measure?

A) Visual acuity

B) Hearing acuity

C) Color vision

D) Bone condition

Visual acuity

A medical assistant is talking with a patient who sustained a foot fracture in a fall. They report managing most tasks at home well, but they have difficulty navigating with their crutches and are currently homebound. To which of the following resources should the assistant refer the patient?

A) Hospice services

B) Legal Aid Society

C) Meals on Wheels

D) American Red Cross

Meals on Wheels

A medical assistant is administering an intradermal injection for allergy testing. Which of the following actions should the assistant take?

A) Located the middle portion of the anterior forearm

B) Pinch the skin between the thumb and forefinger

C) Insert the needle with the bevel pointed down

D) Inject the solution rapidly with the needle positioned at a 30-degree angle to the skin

Located the middle portion of the anterior forearm

A medical assistant needs to draw a blood glucose level on a patient. Which of the following tubes should they use?

A) Lavender top tube

B) Red top tube

C) Light blue top tube

D) Gray top tube

Gray top tube

A medical assistant is scheduling a procedure at a local facility for a patient. Which of the following steps should the assistant take first?

A) Review preadmission instructions with the patient

B) Send the patient's medical records to the facility

C) Call and schedule the procedure

D) Verify insurance will cover the procedure

Verify insurance will cover the procedure

A medical assistant is sorting mail and is not sure where a particular piece of mail should go. Which of the following steps should the assistant take?

A) Ask the office manager or provider how to distribute the item

B) Open the item and review it to determine who should receive it

C) Return the item to the mail carrier

D) Dispose of the item in the office trash

Ask the office manager or provider how to distribute the item

Which of the following parts of Medicare covers durable medical equipment (DME)?

A) Part A

B) Part B

C) Part C

D) Part D

Part B

Which of the following actions will ensure accurate reimbursement of a claim?

A) Completing just the insurance name and DOB on the 837P/CMS-1500 claim form

B) Reporting codes for services ordered

C) Reporting codes that are supported by the encounter documentation

D) Failing to sign the 837P/CMS-1500 claim form or not documenting the signature on file (SOF)

Reporting codes that are supported by the encounter documentation

A medical assistant is talking with a patient who is experiencing home displacement following a hurricane. To which of the following resources should the assistant refer this patient for information, support, and links to community services?

A) Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)

B) American Red Cross

C) National Council on Aging

D) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

American Red Cross

Which of the following statements describes the purpose of the right route as a part of the rights of medication administration?

A) Documenting medication for the purpose of administration as indicated by the provider's written order

B) Administering medication using the physical technique identified by the provider's written order

C) Administering medication in the volume or amount identified by the provider's written order

D) Administering medication at the time identified by the provider's written order

Administering medication using the physical technique identified by the provider's written order

A medical assistant is measuring a patient's oxygen saturation with a pulse oximeter. Which of the following actions should the assistant take?

A) Report a reading of 97% to the provider

B) Wash the site with soap and warm water

C) Instruct the patient to take several deep breaths while the sensor is in place

D) Check capillary refill in the patient's finger

Instruct the patient to take several deep breaths while the sensor is in place

Which of the following is used to collect the specimen during a Pap test?

A) Cervical spatula

B) Vaginal speculum

C) Uterine dilator

D) Uterine sound(s)

Cervical spatula

A medical assistant is preparing an 837P/CMS-1500 claim form for a patient treated for a burn injury. Which of the following information is required?

A) Physical address where the injury occurred

B) Patient's health savings account number

C) Current procedural terminology code

D) Patient's preexisting conditions

Current procedural terminology code

A patient reports severe headaches and chronic tingling in their arms and legs. To which of the following specialties should the provider refer the patient for a consultation?

A) General Surgery

B) Ophthalmology

C) Internal medicine

D) Neurology

Neurology

A medical assistant is preparing the exam room for a patient's general physical examination. Which of the following instruments should be available to the provider for the examination?

A) Forceps

B) Otoscope

C) Curette

D) Endoscope

Otoscope

When obtaining a rectal temperature from an infant, which of the following describes how far a medical assistant should insert the probe?

A) The thermometer should be inserted 1 inch into the rectum

B) The thermometer should be inserted 5/8 inch into the rectum

C) The thermometer should be inserted 1/2 inch into the rectum

D) A rectal temperature should not be taken on an infant

The thermometer should be inserted 1/2 inch into the rectum

When a medical assistant is communicating with a patient who is upset, which of the following mechanisms indicate the assistant is receptive and listening?

A) Staring at the patient

B) Rubbing the patient's back

C) Smiling at the patient

D) Maintaining an open posture toward the patient

Maintaining an open posture toward the patient

Which of the following do team members take into consideration within a patient-centered medical home (PCMH)?

A) Administering gynecologic and prenatal labor and birth care

B) Providing a network of contracted providers

C) Respecting a patient's culture with their health care needs

D) Allowing the inclusion of preexisting condition coverage

Respecting a patient's culture with their health care needs

Which of the following preventative screenings are matched correctly with the age at which they should be initially completed?

A) PSA test, 50 years old

B) Mammography, 50 years old

C) Papanicolaou (Pap) test, 18 years old

D) Colonoscopy, 45 years old

PSA test, 50 years old

A patient informs a medical assistant that they get headaches when they read from a computer monitor. The assistant should enter this information into which of the following locations when using the SOAP approach to organize medical records?

A) Subjective

B) Objective

C) Assessment

D) Plan

Subjective

When taking a patient's blood pressure, which of the following is the highest pressure level that occurs, as indicated by the first sound heard?

A) Diastolic pressure

B) Pulse pressure

C) Blood volume

D) Systolic pressure

Systolic pressure

A patient who has an acute illness calls to schedule an appointment. According to best practices, in which of the following time frames should the patient's appointment be scheduled for?

A) Within an hour

B) The same day

C) Within the next week

D) The following clinic day

The same day

If a medical assistant experiences an exposure to an infectious disease via a human bite, which of the following steps should they take first?

A) Report the exposure incident to the supervisor within 48 to 72 hr

B) Utilize an alcohol-based hand sanitizer to cleanse the exposed area

C) Immediately flush the exposed area following the exposure

D) Write an incident report to be included in the employee's personal file

Immediately flush the exposed area following the exposure

Which of the following types of artifacts does the tracing above contain?

A) Wandering baseline

B) Somatic tremor

C) Alternating current (AC) interference

D) Interrupted baseline

Wandering baseline

Which of the following is the recommended age for children to receive their first human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine?

A) At birth

B) 6 to 7 years of age

C) 11 to 12 years of age

D) 15 to 16 years of age

11 to 12 years of age

When performing surgical asepsis, which of the following steps should a medical assistant take to prevent contamination of the sterile field?

A) Place all sterile items in the center of the sterile field

B) Reach across the sterile field to pick up a specimen container

C) Hold all sterile items below waist level

D) Place all soiled dressings on the corner of the sterile field

Place all sterile items in the center of the sterile field

According to the CDC, which of the following should be done if a medical assistant's hands are visibly soiled?

A) Use soap and water, and scrub for a minimum of 15 seconds

B) Use soap and water, and scrub for a maximum of 15 seconds

C) Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer for a minimum of 15 seconds

D) Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer for a maximum of 15 seconds

Use soap and water, and scrub for a minimum of 15 seconds

Which of the following classes of fire extinguisher should be used on flammable liquids?

A) Class A

B) Class B

C) Class C

D) Class D

Class B

Which of the following information should a medical assistant verify at every office visit?

A) Allergies

B) Blood pressure

C) Surgeries

D) Major illnesses

Allergies

Which of the following conditions requires a patient to avoid gluten?

A) Pyloric stenosis

B) Peptic ulcers

C) Celiac disease

D) Appendicitis

Celiac disease

A medical assistant is preparing to perform a capillary collection from a patient who has poor circulation in their hands. Which of the following techniques should the assistant use to increase circulation at the collection site?

A) Hold the patient's hand above their heart

B) Squeeze the patient's finger

C) Warm the patient's hand

D) Apply a tourniquet above the patient's wrist

Warm the patient's hand

Which of the following formulas is used to convert a patient's weight from kilograms to pounds?

A) Multiply the number of kilograms by 2.2

B) Divide the number of kilograms by 2.2

C) Multiply the number of kilograms by 1.2

D) Divide the number of kilograms by 1.2

Multiply the number of kilograms by 2.2

Which of the following pairs of body systems work together to move hormones throughout the body?

A) Nervous and circulatory

B) Musculoskeletal and reproductive

C) Circulatory and endocrine

D) Respiratory and circulatory

Circulatory and endocrine

A patient's insurance company calls the office to obtain additional information regarding a recently submitted claim. Which of the following regulations allows the office to release this information to an insurance company without a written authorization?

A) The HIPAA Privacy Rule

B) The HIPAA Security Rule

C) The Good Samaritan Act

D) The Health Information Technology of Economic and Clinical Health Act

The HIPAA Privacy Rule

A medical assistant is preparing to apply a transdermal patch for a patient. Which of the following is the correct method?

A) Apply the patch directly to the skin to maintain effectiveness

B) Place the patch in the same area each time for even absorption

C) Apply the patch on top of lotion to avoid skin irritation

D) If the patch is torn during application, apply tape to secure it

Apply the patch directly to the skin to maintain effectiveness

A medical assistant is preparing to complete an 837P/CMS-1500 claim form. Which of the following components of the form identifies the practitioner who provided the submitted services?

A) Patient's account number

B) National provider identifier (NPI)

C) Service facility location information

D) Employer identification number (EIN)

National provider identifier (NPI)

In which of the following quadrants is the gallbladder located?

A) Left upper quadrant

B) Right lower quadrant

C) Left lower quadrant

D) Right upper quadrant

Right upper quadrant

Overwhelming experiences often cause which of the following conditions?

A) Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

B) Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

C) Bipolar disorder

D) Oppositional defiant disorder

Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

Which of the following is a CLIA-waived laboratory test?

A) Papanicolaou (Pap) test

B) Blood typing and crossmatching

C) Fecal leukocyte test

D) Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) test

Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) test

A medical assistant receives a denial of payment for a patient's cholecystectomy. The reason stated is "preauthorization required." If the provider deems this procedure emergent, which of the following actions should the assistant take?

A) Submit an appeal for the denied claim

B) Submit a new claim

C) Resubmit the claim with a different procedure code

D) Instruct the patient to contact the insurer about the denial of payment

Submit an appeal for the denied claim

Which of the following diagnostic statements is appropriate in the outpatient setting?

A) Fever of unknown origin

B) Suspected strep throat

C) Knee pain and arthritis

D) Probable urinary tract infection

Knee pain and arthritis

Which of the following measurements would a medical assistant take during a routine well-child exam when determining if the child has microcephaly?

A) Length

B) Weight

C) Body mass index (BMI)

D) Head circumference

Head circumference

A medical assistant works at a practice that is part of an Accountable Care Organization (ACO). The designation means the practice's health care team will focus on improving care for patients who have which of the following types of medical coverage?

A) Medicaid

B) Preferred provider organization (PPO)

C) Medicare

D) Health maintenance organization (HMO)

Medicare

Which of the following instructions should a medical assistant give a patient when administering an enteric-coated tablet?

A) "Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water"

B) "Chew the tablet thoroughly before swallowing"

C) Dissolve the tablet in a glass of water before drinking:

D) "Crush the tablet and mix it with applesauce"

"Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water"

Which of the following examinations assesses a patient's color perception and aids in detecting color blindness?

A) Distance visual acuity

B) Ishihara test

C) Audiometric testing

D) Anthropomorphic measurements

Ishihara test

An angry patient confronts a medical assistant in the reception area. Which of the following actions should the medical assistant take?

A) Speak in an assertive tone

B) Escort the patient to a more private area

C) Ask the patient to leave

D) Call security to escort the patient outside

Escort the patient to a more private area

A medical assistant has a provider order to draw blood for a lead level on an 18-month-old toddler. Which of the following sites should the assistant choose for the venipuncture?

A) Deep brachial veins

B) Superficial dorsal hand veins

C) Scalp vein

D) Femoral vein

Superficial dorsal hand veins

Which of the following tasks should a medical assistant have a patient complete prior to gowning for a physical examination to ensure that the patient is more comfortable and to make the examination easier for the provider?

A) Finish reading educational materials

B) Listen to soothing music while waiting

C) Drink a full glass of water

D) Have the patient empty their bladder

Have the patient empty their bladder

Which of the following should a medical assistant do to assist with hemostasis following completion of a venipuncture procedure?

A) The assistant should tell the patient to hold pressure on the site with their arm below their heart

B) The assistant should instruct the patient to bend their elbow to help place pressure on the site

C) The assistant should tell the patient to hold pressure on the site and elevate their arm

D) The patient should place the bandage themselves and leave immediately after the procedure

The assistant should tell the patient to hold pressure on the site and elevate their arm

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) The sender's name is in all capital letters

C) Indented paragraphs in the body of the letter

D) Center aligned dateline and salutation

The sender's name is in all capital letters

According to the stages of hypertension, which of the following blood pressure readings is considered to be in the elevated stage?

A) 116/74 mm Hg

B) 128/78 mm Hg

C) 182/124 mm Hg

D) 140/90 mm Hg

128/78 mm Hg

Which of the following vaccinations should newborn patients receive at birth?

A) Hepatitis B

B) Varicella

C) Tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (Tdap)

D) Measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR)

Hepatitis B

A medical assistant is providing instructions to a patient who is hard of hearing. Which of the following positions should the assistant choose when speaking to the patient?

A) Face the patient when speaking

B) Turn away from the patient

C) Speak very low when talking to the patient

D) Face the patient, speaking toward their bad ear

Face the patient when speaking

A medical assistant is preparing to draw venous blood samples. OSHA regulations require the assistant to wear which of the following pieces of personal protective equipment while performing this procedure?

A) Gloves

B) Eye protection

C) Surgical mask

D) Gown

Gloves

Which of the following supplies are required for proper handwashing technique?

A) An oil-based lotion

B) Cold water

C) Bar soap

D) Paper towels

Paper towels

Which of the following techniques should a medical assistant use when bandaging a wound with a roller bandage?

A) Wrap the wound from distal to proximal

B) Bandage the finger and toes to prevent further injury

C) Extend the wound dressing 3 to 5 inches beyond the bandage

D) Moisten and apply ointment before bandaging

Wrap the wound from distal to proximal

A medical assistant is working with a patient who has a cognitive impairment that causes them to display short-term memory loss. In which of the following ways should the assistant adapt to this barrier?

A) Have the patient perform a return demonstration

B) Provide easy-to-read handouts

C) Distribute analgesics prescribed by the provider

D) Offer adaptive equipment for home use

Provide easy-to-read handouts

A patient has been diagnosed with a communicable disease. Which of the following is true regarding the reporting of the disease?

A) The disease is reported directly to the Centers for Disease Control

B) The disease is reported directly to the specific state's public health department

C) The disease is reported directly to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

D) The disease is reported directly to the Occupational Health and Safety Administration Office

The disease is reported directly to the specific state's public health department

Which of the following is the appropriate instrument for removing stitches?

A) A probe

B) Suture scissors

C) A retractor

D) A dilator

Suture scissors

Which of the following forms of health information exchange (HIE) does the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) promote in order to provide patients the ability to control the use of their health information?

A) Directed exchange

B) Query-based exchange

C) Consumer-mediated exchange

D) Source-oriented records

Consumer-mediated exchange

A medical assistant is preparing to print an after-visit summary for a patient. Which of the following direct identifiers should the assistant verify to protect the patient's protected health information (PHI)?

A) Mailing address

B) Insurance carrier

C) Employer

D) Name of patient's provider

Mailing address

A medical assistant has acquired a preauthorization for a patient's referral to a specialist. Which of the following is a reason for them to deny the claim submitted by the specialist?

A) The approved visits are listed in the preauthorization comments section

B) The patient previously submitted and received a self-referral

C) The preauthorization does not include the specialty provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI)

D) The specialist provided the service after the expiration date of the preauthorization

The specialist provided the service after the expiration date of the preauthorization

A medical assistant is performing intake for a 6-month old patient. Which of the following measurements is required to complete the pediatric growth chart?

A) Head circumference

B) Body mass index (BMI)

C) Pain level

D) Waist circumference

Head circumference

Which of the following dictates the operations of physician office clinical laboratories?

A) American Medical Technologists (AMT)

B) National Institute of Health (NIH)

C) Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

D) Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)

A medical assistant is processing blood samples obtained for a DNA analysis and paternity testing. Which of the following information must they include on the document in order to maintain chain of custody?

A) Initials of the patient and their DOB

B) Ordering provider's initials

C) Initials of the person transporting the specimen

D) Office manager's initials

Initials of the person transporting the specimen

Which of the following types of allergy testing involves applying an allergen to the skin to help detect delayed allergic reactions?

A) Percutaneous testing

B) Patch testing

C) Intradermal testing

D) Radioallergosorbent testing

Patch testing

A medical assistant is cleaning an examination room after assisting a provider with a biopsy. Which of the following actions should the assistant take?

A) Place caps back on needles to reduce the risk of puncturing the sharps container

B) Break off the tops of any unused ampules and discard the liquid

C) Dispose of a scalpel in a properly labeled, puncture-proof container

D) Dispose of the sharps container once it is completely full

Dispose of a scalpel in a properly labeled, puncture-proof container

A patient arrives at the provider's office with a laceration on their right forearm, and the provider determines the patient will need sutures. Which of the following supplies should the medical assistant hand to the provider?

A) The needle holder and the suture, separately

B) The needle holder with the suture attached

C) Only the sutures

D) Only the needle holder

The needle holder with the suture attached

Which of the following spatial considerations should the medical assistant make when checking in a patient?

A) 0 to 18 inches

B) 18 inches to 4 feet

C) 12 or more feet

D) 4 to 12 feet

18 inches to 4 feet

Which of the following processes provides the ability to send prescriptions electronically ?

A) Encryption

B) E-prescribing

C) Remote patient monitoring (RPM)

D) Medical scribe

E-prescribing

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 with or perform the procedure?

A) A cardiac Doppler ultrasound

B) A nuclear stress test

C) An angiogram

D) A Holter monitor application

A Holter monitor application

Which of the following can result from the use of outdated or incorrect codes on a billing claim?

A) Delay of laboratory results

B) Reduction of payer reimbursement

C) Incomplete discharge summary

D) Misfiled progress notes

Reduction of payer reimbursement

Which of the following eating disorders is demonstrated by purging, use of laxatives, and mood swings?

A) Anorexia nervosa

B) Compulsive overeating

C) Binge eating disorder

D) Bulimia nervosa

Bulimia nervosa

Which of the following is an advantage of using an electronic practice management software for scheduling appointments?

A) Ability to generate reports

B) Extended patient wait time when scheduling

C) Single user access at one time

D) Limited search features

Ability to generate reports

A medical assistant is billing a patient's third-party payer for today's office visit. Which of the following documents does this require?

A) An explanation of benefits (EOB)

B) A release of information form

C) A 837P/CMS-1500 claim form

D) Notice of privacy practices (NPP)

A 837P/CMS-1500 claim form

A patient having an EKG performed and is experiencing dyspnea. In which of the following positions should the medical assistant place the patient?

A) Fowler's position

B) Knee-chest position

C) Lithotomy position

D) Dorsal recumbent position

Fowler's position

Which of the following is a root word?

A) Anti

B) Col

C) Hyper

D) Poly

Col

A medical assistant in an outpatient facility is preparing a patient for venipuncture. Which of the following actions should the assistant take to confirm the patient's identity?

A) Ask the patient to state and spell their full name and provide their date of birth

B) Ask the patient for their provider's name

C) Ask the patient to state their age and address

D) Ask the patient to verify their examination room number

Ask the patient to state and spell their full name and provide their date of birth

A medical assistant is reviewing the list of medications a patient reports they are currently taking. The assistant should recognize that which of the following medications is available in a sublingual form?

A) Propranolol

B) Nitroglycerin

C) Metoprolol

D) Atorvastatin

Nitroglycerin

A medical assistant is examining a patient who has a third-degree burn on their hands. Which of the following is a first aid procedure the medical assistant can perform?

A) Remove burned clothing stuck to the patient's skin

B) Lower the patient's hands below their waist

C) Separate the patient's burned fingers

D) Have the patient increase their breathing

Separate the patient's burned fingers

If a provider writes a prescription for a patient to take a medication BID, how many times a day should the patient take the medication?

A) Once

B) Twice

C) Three times

D) Four times

Twice

Which of the following is a positive nonverbal behavior?

A) Turning your back towards the other person

B) Leaning away from the other person

C) Displaying stiff posture towards the other person

D) Leaning towards the other person

Leaning towards the other person

A patient's ability to walk, groom themselves, bathe, and eat is evaluated by which of the following screenings?

A) Depression screening

B) Functional status screening

C) Substance use screening

D) Elderly safety screening

Functional status screening

A pulse oximeter can register artificially low oxygen saturation measurement for a patient with which of the following conditions?

A) Cold fingers

B) Hyperventilation syndrome

C) Carbon monoxide poisoning

D) Anemia

Cold fingers

When obtaining a blood pressure reading, which of the following describes how high a medical assistant should inflate the cuff?

A) To at least 200 mm Hg to obtain an accurate systolic reading

B) To approximately 30 mm Hg above the previously measured radial pulse reading

C) To approximately 60 mm Hg above the previously measured brachial pulse reading

D) To no more than 190 mm Hg to get an accurate systolic pressure

To approximately 30 mm Hg above the previously measured radial pulse reading

A medical assistant fails to document a patient's preference for not using using any blood products during their procedure. This error falls under which of the following legal principles?

A) Breach of contract

B) Implied consent

C) Negligence

D) Intentional torts

Negligence

A medical assistant has a prescription to obtain a CBC, basic metabolic panel, lactic acid, and a PT/INR from an older adult patient who has small veins. Which of the following methods of draw should the assistant use?

A) Evacuated system method

B) Butterfly method

C) Syringe method

D) Capillary method

Butterfly method

Which of the following aseptic techniques can be achieved using dry heat, moist heat, ultraviolet light, gas, chemicals, or ionizing radiation?

A) Sterilization

B) Disinfection

C) Sanitation

D) Hand hygiene

Sterilization

A medical assistant calls a patient from the waiting area to obtain a specimen. Which of the following actions should the assistant do first?

A) Identify the patient

B) Proceed with obtaining the specimen

C) Educate the patient about correct specimen collection technique

D) Provide the patient with the lab requisition form

Identify the patient

Which of the following examples of patient coaching addresses disease prevention?

A) Explaining how to correctly take prescribed medication

B) Supplying a patient with information about self-exams

C) Showing an instructional video based on the patient's treatment plan

D) Providing information on the importance of recommended vaccines

Providing information on the importance of recommended vaccines