Module 4 - General Patient Care Part 1 Quiz

What needle size, angle, and site should be selected for an intramuscular influenza vaccine?

20-gauge, 90° angle, deltoid muscle

A multidose insulin vial is opened on July 1. What expiration date should be written on the vial?

July 29th

What situation would make a patient ineligible for a telehealth appointment?

The patient fell on vacation and suspects their leg is broken

What software automatically checks for medication errors and interactions?

Clinical decision support system (CDSS)

What position should a patient be in for a colonoscopy?

Left lateral

What should a medical assistant do immediately when a patient is having an anaphylactic reaction?

Notify the provider

After a provider logs into the EHR, what should they do next in a computerized provider order entry system?

Select the patient from a patient list

How often should a patient's medication allergies be asked about and updated?

During each patient visit

What supply or equipment should be in each examination room?

Biohazard waste container

What is true about electronic prescribing?

It can reduce the risk of a prescription being tampered with

A patient needs 20 mg daily for 30 days and has 10 mg tablets. How many tablets per day and total?

2 tablets per day, 60 tablets

What should an MA do when storing or organizing vaccine vials?

Check the expiration date of all vials

Can a controlled substance prescription be sent electronically to a pharmacy?

Yes, if the pharmacy uses approved and certified software

What category does insurance information belong to in a patient's health record?

Demographic data

What should a patient do if they experience pain or bleeding after a colonoscopy?

Notify the healthcare provider

During eye instillation, what should the patient be instructed to do?

Look toward the ceiling with both eyes open

In what specialty would an MA most likely perform spirometry?

Pulmonology

What should an MA do if they must leave a patient alone on an examination table?

Ask the patient's companion or another medical assistant to stay with the patient

What guidance should an MA provide for a patient's telehealth follow-up appointment?

Provide a list of software and technical requirements

What angle and type of tissue are targeted for a subcutaneous insulin injection?

45° angle, adipose tissue