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which of the following terms should an MA use to tell a provider that a patient is having discomfort and difficulty breathing?
Dyspnea
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Which of the following is outside of an MA's scope of practice
order additional laboratory tests to conform the pts condition
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when assisting a provider with a punch biopsy of a mole, which of the following tasks should an MA expect to perform?
receive and prepare tissue specimens for processing
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A patient losses consciousness. The EKG tracing reveals ventricular fibrillation. Which of the following actions should an MA take first?
call for help and begin CPR
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An MA is reinforcing teaching with a patient about pulse oximetry. Which of the following statements should the assistant include in the teaching?
remove your nail polish before the test
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An MA receives a denial of payment for a pts cholecystectomy. The reason state is "noncovered service." If the procedure was deemed emergent by the provider, Which of the following actions should the assistant take?
Instruct the pt. to contact the insurer about the denial of payment
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Which of the following laboratory results should the MA recognize is abnormal?
Potassium 3 mEq/L
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An MA is scheduling diagnostic tests for a patients liver and pancreas. Which of the following systems is being assessed?
Digestive
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The MA drops an instrument on the floor while setting up a sterile tray for a procedure. He picks up the instrument and places it back on the sterile field. A few days after the procedure, the pt. calls the office, concerned that the area surrounding the procedure site is infected. Which of the following torts has the assistant committed?
Negligence
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an MA is using a butterfly needle set to obtain a blood sample from a vein in a patients hand. Which of the following actions should the assistant take?
hold the needle by its wings
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The parent of a child who has pinworms is asking an MA for more information about his Child's condition. The assistant should begin by explaining that pinworms are Which of the following types of microorganisms?
Helminths
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prior to a pts f/u appt., Which of the following information should an MA report to the provider?
recent lab results
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Which of the following cell structures is instrumental in helping the body mobilize and secrete mucus from the respiratory tract?
Cilia
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A pt. asks an MA to explain the difference between a liniment and medicated lotion. Which of the following responses should the assistant make?
Liniments contain a higher portion of oil than medicated lotions.
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An MA is using a scale with a height bar to measure a pts. ht. Which of the following actions should the assistant take?
Lower the horizontal bar gently so that it rests on the top of the pts. head
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An MA is reviewing a pts medical hx prior to the pts appt. Which of the following lab results indicated the need to schedule an extension of the current visit?
fasting blood sugar 168 mg/dL
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Which of the following items in a medical office are considered administrative office supplies?
Letterhead, envelopes, and business cards
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An MA should follow chain of custody guidelines for Which of the following types of lab results?
parentage testing
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an MA receives a phone call from a pt who seems anxious about the results of a test. Which of the following responses should the assistant make?
I know you are concerned about your test results. we will call you as soon as your results come in.
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A pt. reports getting bill that includes services she did not receive. Which of the following actions should an MA take to reconcile these charges?
Review that day's encounter forms to determine if another pt. received the services
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An MA has a request to collect a routine CBC from a healthy 10-month old infant. Which of the following is the most appropriate collection site?
left heel
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An MA is assisting a pt who is obese with an insulin injection. Which of the following is the correct angle for this pts. injection?
90 degrees
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An MA is measuring the vital signs of an adult pt. The assistant should identify Which of the following BP readings as stage 2 hypertension?
150/95
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An MA is reviewing the list of medications a pt reports currently taking. The assistant should recognize that Which of the following medications is available in sublingual form?
Nitroglycerin
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A pt. calls the clinic to cancel a postoperative appt and states that she will schedule at a later date. Which of the following reasons should the MA document this information on the pts. chart?
to prove the office was not negligent
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An MA is faxing a Rx to a pts pharmacy. Which of the following actions should the assistant take?
call the pharmacy the confirm receipt of the faxed Rx
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Which of the following is an MA's role in pulmonary function testing (PFT)?
coach the pt through the test
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An MA is encouraging a pt to increase her intake of insoluble fiber to help prevent constipation and hemorrhoids. Which of the following foods should the assistant recommend as the best source of insoluble fiber?
pears with skin
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Which of the following techniques should an MA use for the routine cleaning of EKG cables?
disinfection
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The parent of a child who has pediculosis is asking an MA for more information about her child's condition. The assistant should begin by explaining the pediculosis is which of the following types of infection?
parasitic
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Which of the following methods is used to notify a provider of the denial of a claim by an insurance carrier?
remittance advice
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Which of the following techniques should an MA use to confirm a pts. understanding of insulin administration?
observe the pt as she performs a self demonstration
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An MA is contacting a pt to schedule a repeat Papanicolaou test due to abnormal results. The Assistant should identify that Which of the following factors can interfere with the test results?
using an OTC vaginal cream prior to the test
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An MA is measuring a pts oxygen saturation with a pulse ox. Which of the following actions should the assistant take?
check capillary refill in the pts. finger
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Which of the following pieces of legislation keeps health care staff from retaliation by their employers when they report cases of pt. neglect and abuse?
Whistleblower protection act
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An MA is transcribing a Rx for a medication that a pt. should take before meals. Which of the following abbreviations should the assistant use to indicate when the pt should take the medication
ac
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An MA is checking a pts hearing using the weber test. Which of the following actions should the assistant take?
ask the pt if he hears the vibration louder in one ear than the other.
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An MA works at an Urgent Care Center that uses open hours scheduling. Which of the following describes this form of scheduling?
pts arrive at their convenience and are seen on first come, first served basis
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Where should an MA place the electrode for lead v5?
on the left anterior axillary line, horizontal to v4
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When using a centrifuge, an MA must do which of the following to ensure safety and accuracy?
cap the tubes to avoid emission of aerosols
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An MA is measuring the circumference of an infants head. which of the following actions should the assistant make?
place the zero mark of measuring tape against the infants forehead
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An MA is responsible for cleaning the instruments used in a minor surgery. which of the following is the first step in this process?
Sanitization
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which of the following EKG artifacts its caused by a disconnected electrode and results in the tracing going into the margins of the paper?
interrupted baseline
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An MA needs to remove all living micro-organisms from a contaminated towel clamp. which of the following methods should the assistant use to cleanse the instrument?
sterilization
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which of the following information should the MA enter into the appt calendar scheduling a pt for a skin rash?
daytime phone number
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An MA is preparing to assist a provider with suturing a wound. which of the following items should be in the sterile field for this procedure?
hemostat
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A pt is seen in an UC for a laceration to the left foot. the provider evaluates the injury, determines sutures are not needed, applies a dressing, and releases the pt. which of the following levels of examination should an MA use for the procedural coding for this visit?
problem focused examination
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An MA is assisting with the physical examination of a pt who has scabies. Besides gloves, which of the following pieces of PPE should the assistant wear?
gown
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During a routine venipuncture, the to becomes pale and diaphoretic. what condition is most likely to occur in this pt?
syncope
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An MA is administering heparin subcutaneously to a pt. which of the following actions should the assistant take?
inject the medication slowly
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An MA is administering eye ointment to a pt. Which of the following actions should the assistant take?
apply a thin ribbon of ointment along the conjunctival sac
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An MA is reinforcing teaching with a patient about the self-administration of insulin injections. Which of the following pt statements indicates an understanding of the teaching
I will roll the bottle between my hands before drawing the medication
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A first time pt is late arriving to the office. Which of the following should the MA say first?
hello. welcome to our office
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An MA is speaking with a pt. who has seasonal allergies. Which of the following health care providers should the assistant identify as being able to make a diagnosis and initiate the necessary treatment?
Physicians Assistant
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An MA is administering an IM immunizations to a pt. Which of the following actions should the MA take?
cleanse the site in a circular motion from the center outward
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An MA is preparing a pt who has congestive heart failure (CHF) for an examination by the provider. Which of the following manifestations should the assistant expect?
shortness of breath
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A pt arrives at a clinic with a bill for x-rays that were required due to an injury at the patients place of employment. The patient has private insurance and is eligible for workers compensation. The assistant should recognize that Which of the following parties is responsible for payment of this bill?
paid in full by workers compensation
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An MA receives a phone call from a pt who is hesitant about discussing a new medical concern unless the conversation is with a provider. The assistant should use Which of the following techniques to address the pts reluctance?
use a reflective statement to recognize the pts concerns
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An MA is reinforcing teaching with a pt about the use and care of a transdermal patch. Which of the following instructions should the assistant include in the teaching?
select a different application location for each new patch
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When completing documentation in patients paper medical record, an MA realizes she made an error. Which of the following actions should the assistant take?
draw a line through the error and initial it
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An MA should use Which of the following solutions to prepare a pts skin prior to drawing blood cultures
chlorhexidine
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An MA is examining the skin on a pts forearm where the pt reports developing a rash. the assistant notes multiple solid elevations that are less than 0.5cm (0.2in) in diameter. Which of the following terms should he use to document his observations in the pts medical record?
papules
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An MA is preparing to create a report about pts who have a family hx of breast cancer. Which of the following types of software will allow the assistant to sort, retrieve, and combine information for this report?
database management
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Which of the following medical record documentation templates is organized by the entity that supplied the data?
source-oriented
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An MA is preparing 1 g/kg of activated charcoal for a pt who weighs 176 lb. How many grams of charcoal should the assistant prepare?
79 g
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A provider has requested a dissecting instrument on a sterile tray that an MA is preparing. Which of the following instruments should the assistant include on the tray?
scissors
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Which of the following routes for taking a pts temperature is the most accurate?
rectal
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Which of the following items included on the CMS-1500 claim form should an MA recognize as indicating the medical necessity of a procedure?
diagnosis code
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When preparing a pt for hotter monitoring, Which of the following actions should an MA take?
vigorously dry the pts skin prior to electrode placement
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An MA is disposing of the syringe and needle she used to inject a seasonal flu vaccine. Which of the following actions should the assistant take?
drop the syringe, needle first, into the biohazardous sharps container
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Which of the following actions should an MA take to verify the quality of venipuncture supplies before beginning a blood draw?
inspect the integrity of the needles seal
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Which of the following lab values should an MA immediately report to a pts provider?
blood glucose 500 mg/dL
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An MA is determining the amount a pt will be required to pay for a scheduled procedure that has an allowable amount go $200. the pt has a $20 copayment, a 90/10 coinsurance, and has met his deductible. What is the total amount the pt will pay the provider for this procedure?
$40
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When performing the palpatory method for obtaining bp, Which of the following indicates the level at which the ma should inflate the cuff?
30 mm Hg above the radial pulse cessation
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Which of the following cardiac procedures is within an MA's scope of practice and does not require a licensed technician or provider to assist or perform it?
holter monitor application
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An MA is speaking with a pt who recently received a terminal diagnosis. The pt states, "I regret not takin better care of myself. Now, I won't be able to accomplish what I wanted to do with my life." The assistant should identify that the pt is in Which of the following stages of grief?
depression
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An MA is talking with a pt who is experiencing home displacement following a hurricane. Which of the following resources should the assistant refer the patient for information, support, and links to community services?
American Red Cross
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Which of the following positions is appropriate for a pelvic examination?
lithotomy
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An MA is preparing to calculate a pts heart rate from an EKG tracing. Which of the following methods should the assistant use for this calculation?
divide 1,500 by the number of small boxes between two R waves
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An MA is caring for a pt who is 5'7". Which of the following is the pts height in centimeters?
170 cm
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The primary code in the CPT coding system consists of how many digits
five digits
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At work, an MA cared for a neighbor who sustained multiple injuries in a fall. after work, another neighbor asks the assistant what happened to the neighbor who fell. following the AAMA code of ethics, Which of the following responses should the assistant make?
I can't share any information about what happens at my job
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Which of the following steps for a finger stick should an MA complete first
confirm the correct identity of the patient
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An MA is performing a review of items in a clinics inventory. How should the assistant classify dressings and bandages for inventory purposes?
as clinical supplies
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An MA has requested a preauthorization for a pts referral to a specialist. Which of the following is a reason for the claim submitted by the specialist to be denied?
the service is provided after the expiration date
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An MA is preparing sterilization for hemostats before an invasive procedure. Which of the following techniques should the assistant use?
autoclave
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An MA is administering an intradermal injection for allergy testing. Which of the following actions should the assistant take?
locate the area two to three finger-widths below the antecubtial space
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When should the code on glucose cuvettes be compared to the code on the glucometer?
before a pt is tested
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An MA is monitoring an infant pt for microcephaly. Which of the following describes the anthropometric measurement that the assistant should perform?
head circumference
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An MA is preparing a pt who has intermittent peripheral cyanosis for an exam by the provider. the assistant should understand that healthy perfusion of the hands and feet depends on adequate interaction between Which of the following two body systems?
circulatory and respiratory
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which of the following groups of EKG leads are bipolar?
leads I, II, III
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A pt requests a female provider to perform her exam due to religious conviction. a female provider is not available. Which of the following is the appropriate reposes by the MA?
assist the pt in locating a provider to accommodate the pts needs
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An MA has a BP cuff inflated and partially open the valves to deflates as her listens with a stethoscope. When should he read the diastolic pressure?
when the sounds disappears
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a provider prescribes oxycodone for a pt after abdominal surgery. Which of the following describes this type of medication?
Oxycodone is a scheduled II controlled substance and gas a high potential for abuse
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An MA is assisting a provider with an abdominal exam. when the provider palpates the major portion of the liver, the assistant should recognize that he is palpating which of the following abdominal quadrants?
right upper
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A clinic schedules all cardiac pts on Mondays and Wednesdays and all oncology pts on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Which of the following types of scheduling is the clinic using?
cluster scheduling
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An MA is discussing information with a pt about a new medication that the provider prescribed. Which of the following actions should the assistant take?
reinforce teaching about the frequency of medication administration
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An MA is removing sutures from a pt who has a laceration on his left lower leg. after setting up the sterile field, Which of the following actions should the assistant take?
lift the fist knot away from the skin
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a provider places an open sharps container in the linen hamper by mistake. Which of the following is the appropriate action for the MA to take?
dispose of the linen hampers content as a biohazard
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An MA is preparing a pt who has psoriasis to be examined by the provider. when inspecting the skin lesions, the assistant should expect to observe Which of the following characteristics?
silvery, scaly
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