National Exam

How many provisions does HIPAA contian

3

Which of the following stages of the cardiac cycle represents ventricular depolarization?

QRS complex

When witnessing a patient sign an informed consent, which of the following is the assistant’s responsibility?

Validate the patient’s signature

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

Human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) test

Difficulty breathing in upright position

alopnea

Pinworms are which of the following microorganisms

helminths

Which of the following dressings should the assistant use on a partial thickness burn?

Nonadherent dressing

When collecting a 23 hour urine sample, what is the first step?

Discard the first voided urine in the morning

What is the term for a patient lying flat on their abdomen face down?

prone position

Which of the following should an assistant report to a provider prior to a patient’s follow-up

Percent laboratory results

which of the following instruments are necessary for a pap test?

cytobrush

Which of the following is a contraindication for using a patient’s arm for venipuncture? ?

An arm on the side of a mastectomy

Which of the following terms should be documented when a patient reports blood in vomit?

Hematemesis

The movement of water across a semipermeable membrane from an area of lower solute concentration to an area of higher solute concentration is known as

Osmosis

When administering heparin subcutaneously, which of the following actions should the assistant take?

Inject the medication slowly

How does an antitussive work?

Suppresses the cough reflex

Which term describes the ability of the myocardial cells to contract when stimulated?

contractility

when writing a business correspondence using the simplified letter style which of the following features should you use?

a subject line in all capital letters

Which of the following actions should the MA take when performing aseptic hand washing?

turn off the faucet with a paper towel

which of the following notifies the provider of a claim denial by an insurance company

remittance advice

You have to apply ointment to a patient’s wound. Which should you use to remove the medication from the jar?

A tongue blade

Which of the following is the correct angle when administering an insulin injection to an obese patient?

90 degrees

How many digits does a CPT code consist of?

five digits

What term describes the relaxation phase of the heart when the chambers fill with blood?

Diastole

When using the SOAP format, which of the following would be found in the assessment section?

Diagnosis

Which condition is likely to occur when a patient becomes pale and diaphoretic during a routine venipuncture?

Syncope

How many milliliters of medication are in a tablespoon?

15ml

When drawing blood, when should the tourniquet be removed?

within 1 minute of application

What is the term for the amount of money paid to maintain an active insurance policy?

Co-insurance

visual acuity is

clearness of vision

Which of the following does the Patients’ Bill of Rights protect an individual from?

Denial of care due to the patient’s age

In which phase of the cell cycle does DNA replication occur?

S phase

Pyloric stenosis is a condition of which of the following body systems?

gastrointestinal

Oxycodone is which type of medication?

schedule II controlled substance and has a high potential for abuse

When disposing of a used needle and syringe, what action should the MA take?

Drop the syringe, needle first, into the biohazardous sharps contianer

When collecting a blood sample, which of the following tubes should be drawn first?

Yellow

An MA has given a patient an injection, and the patient begins developing an itchy rash with pink lesions. Which term should the assistant use when documenting this occurrence?

Urticaria

Which part of the heart is responsible for receiving deoxygenated blood from the body?

Right Atrium

How should you communicate with a patient who has moderate hearing loss and reads lips?

Use hand gestures

You’re reviewing a Medicare claim denial and realize the charges exceed the usual, customary, reasonable fees. Which action should you take?

Adjust the patient’s account to reflect no unpaid charges and write off the balance.

Pediculosis is what type of infection?

Parasitic

Which of the following can be used for an orthopedic exam?

Goniometer

Which blood component is primarily responsible for carrying oxygen to the tissues in the body?

RBC

A medical assistant is preparing to administer a PPD test. Which of the following actions should the MA take?

Use a 25-gauge needle

Which hormone is primarily responsible for regulating the metabolic rate and is produced by the thyroid gland?

Thyroxine (T4)

Which of the following is not a patient right granted under HIPAA?

The right to obtain the original medical record

Which of the following is an example of an external resource that can be utilized for patient care coordination?

Social Worker

After requesting preauthorization for a patient’s referral to a specialist, what is one reason the claim may be denied?

The service is provided after the expiration date

Which non-profit organization provides accreditation to healthcare facilities to ensure quality and safety standards?

JCAHO

Which of the following should occur before a patient signs an informed consent form?

The provider should review alternative procedures with the patient

Which term refers to the deflection from the baseline (isoelectric line) on an EKG representing electrical activity in the heart?

Waveform

Which of the following can interfere with the results of a Pap smear?

Using an over-the-counter vaginal cream prior to the test

Which of the following forms indicates when a patient needs a referral and/or follow-up appointment?

Encounter form

When preparing a CMS-1500 form, which of the following is required on the form?

Current procedural terminology code.

Which of the following enzymes is primarily involved in the breakdown of proteins into peptides during digestion?

Pepsin

When trying to clear debris out of a patient’s eye, which of the following actions should the MA take?

Irrigate the eye starting at the inner canthus and flowing to the outer canthus.

A patient begins to faint as an MA is drawing her blood. What should the MA do?

Position the patient flat on her back

Which of the following actions should you take when preparing a patient for a procedure to have a mole excised?

Cleanse the site with surgical soap and an antiseptic

When taking blood pressure, you should decrease the pressure in the cuff at a rate of:

2-3 mmHg per second

What term describes a regular pattern of alternating irregular breathing rates and periods of apnea?

Cheyne-Stokes

Stage 2 hypertension can be identified by which of the following blood pressure readings?

150/95 mm Hg