CCMA EXAM 2021 (NHA)

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CELL STRUCTURES IS THE SOURCE OF ENERGY FOR A CELL?
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MITOCHONDIRA
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A MA IS TESTING A PATIENT'S VISUAL ACUITY USING A SNELLEN CHART. WHICH ACTIONS SHOULD MA TAKE?
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MAKE SURE THE PATIENT DOES NOT LEAN FOWARD DURING THE TEST.
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DURING A ROUTINE VENIPUNCTURE. THE PATIENT BECOMES PALE & DIAPHORETIC. WHAT CONDITION IS MOST LIKELY TO OCCUR IN THIS PATIENT?
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SYNCOPE
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A PATIENT CALLS THE CLINIC TO CANCEL A POSTOPERATIVE APPOINTMENT & STATES THAT SHE WILL RESCHEDULE AT A LATER DATE. FOR WHICH FOLLOWING REASONS SHOULD MA DOCUMENT THIS INFORMATION ON THE PATIENT'S CHART?
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TO PROVE THAT THE OFFICE WAS NOT NEGLIGENT
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WHEN COMPLETING DOCUMENTATION IN A PATIENT'S PAPER MEDICAL RECORD, A MA REALIZES SHE MADE AN ERROR. WHICH ACTIONS SHOULD MA TAKE?
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DRAW A LINE THROUGH THE ERROR & INITIAL IT
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WHICH ITEMS INCLUDED ON THE CMS-1500 CLAIM FORM SHOULD A MA RECOGNIZE AS INDICATING THE MEDICAL NECESSITY OF A PROCEDURE?
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DIAGNOSIS CODE
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WHICH TECHNIQUES SHOULD A MA USE TO CONFIRM A PATIENT'S UNDERSTANDING OF INSULIN ADMINISTRATION?
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OBSERVE THE PATIENT AS SHE PERFORMS A SELF-DEMONSTRATION
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A MA IS PREPARING A COMMUNITY RESOURCE LIBRARY. WHICH ACTIONS SHOULD MA TAKE 1ST?
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COMPILE A LIST OF LOCAL COMMUNITY AGENCIES
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A MA is disposing of the syringe and needle she used to inject a seasonal influenza vaccine Which of the following actions should the assistant take?
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DROP THE SYRINGE, NEEDLE FIRST, INTO THE BIOHAZARDS SHARP CONTAINER
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A MA IS PREPARING A PATIENT WHO HAS PSORIASIS TO BE EXAMINED BY THE PROVIDER. WHEN INSPECTING THE PATIENT'S SKIN LESIONS, THE MA SHOULD EXPECT TO OBSERVE WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING CHARACTERISTICS?
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SILVERY, SCALY
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A MA RECEIVES A DENIAL OF PAYMENT FOR A PATIENT'S CHOLECYSTECTOMY. THE REASON STATED IS "NONCOVERED SERVICES." IF THIS PROCEDURE WAS DEEMED EMERGENT BY THE PROVIDER. WHICH ACTIONS SHOULD MA TAKE?
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INSTRUCT THE PATIENT TO CONTACT THE INSURER ABOUT THE DENIAL OF PAYMENT
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WHICH ACTION SHOULD MA TAKE TO VERIFY THE QUALITY OF VENIPUNCTURE SUPPLIES BEFORE BEGINNING A BLOOD DRAW?
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INSPECT THE INTEGRITY OF THE NEEDLE'S SEAL
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WHICH INSTRUCTIONS SHOULD MA GIVE TO A PATIENT WHEN ADMINISTERING AN ENTERIC-COATED TABLET?
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SWALLOW THE TABLET WHOLE WITH GLASS OF WATER
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A MA IS COLLECTING A HEALTH HISTORY FROM AN OLDER ADULT PATIENT WHO EXHIBITS MODERATE HEARING LOSS. WHICH ACTION SHOULD MA TAKE?
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REMAIN WITHIN THE PATIENT'S VIEW TO ALLOW LIP-READING
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A MA IS ASSISTING WITH THE PHYSICAL EXAMINATION OF A PATIENT WHO HAS SCABIES. BESIDES GLOVES. WHICH PIECES OF PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT SHOULD THE MA WEAR?
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GOWN
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A CLINIC SCHEDULES ALL CARDIAC PATIENTS ON MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS & ALL ONCOLOGY PATIENTS ON TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS. WHAT TYPE OF SCHEDULING IS THE CLINIC USING?
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CLUSTER SCHEDULING
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THE PARENT OF A CHILD WHO HAS PEDICULOSIS IS ASKING A MA FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOOUT HER CHILD'S CONDITION. THE MA SHOULD BEGIN BY EXPLAINING THAT PEDICULOSIS IS WHICH TYPES OF INFECTION?
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PARASITIC
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A MA IS REVIEWING A PROVIDER'S INSTRUCTIONS AS THE PATIENT IS PREPARING TO LEAVE THE OFFICE. THE PROVIDER RECOMMENDS THAT THE PATIENT PURCHASE AN OVER-THE-COUNTER ANTITUSSIVE, BUT THE PATIENT TELLS THE MA THAT SHE DOES NOT KNOW WHAT AN ANTITUSSIVE IS. WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING RESPONSES SHOULD THE MA MAKE?
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IT IS A MEDICATION THAT SUPPRESSES THE COUGH REFLEX
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WHEN PREFORMING THE PALPATORY METHOD FOR OBTAINING BLOOD PRESSURE. WHICH INDICATES THE LEVEL AT WHICH THE MA SHOULD INFLATE THE CUFF?
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30 mm Hg ABOVE THE RADIAL PULSE CESSATION
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A first-time patient is late arriving to the office which of the following should the medical assistant say first?
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"HELLO. WELCOME TO OUR OFFICE"
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A MA IS ADMINISTERING AN INTRAMUSCULAR IMMUNIZATION TO A PATIENT. WHICH ACTION SHOULD MA TAKE?
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CLEANSE THE SITE IN A CIRCULAR MOTION FROM THE CENTER OUTWARD
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A MA IS EXPLAINING A VENIPUNCUTURE PROCEDURE TO A PATIENT. WHICH STATEMENTS SHOULD MA MAKE?
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ILL BE COLLECTING A BLOOD SAMPLE FROM YOU TODAY. THERE WILL BE A SMALL STICK IN YOUR ARM.
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A MA is examining the skin on a patient's forearm where the patient reports developing a rash. The assistant notes multiple solid elevations that are less than 0.5 cm (0.2 in) in diameter. Which of the following terms should he use to document his observations in the patient's medical record?
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PAPULES
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A PATIENT TELLS A MA THAT HIS PROVIDER'S OFFICE IS INCOMPETENT, AS THERE IS NO IMPROVEMENT IN HIS CONDITION. WHICH IS APPROPRIATE RESPONSE FOR MA TO MAKE?
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I THINK THAT YOU FEEL THAT YOUR TREATMENT IS NOT EFFECTIVE
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A MA IS ASSISTING A PROVIDER WITH AN ABDOMINAL EXAMINATION. WHEN THE PROVIDER PALPATES THE MAJOR PORTION OF THE LIVER, THE ASSISTANT SHOULD RECOGNIZE THAT HE IS PALPATING WHICH OF ABDOMINAL QUADRANTS ?
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RIGHT UPPER
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A PATIENT IS SEEN IN AN URGENT CARE CENTER FOR A LACERATION TO THE LEFT FOOT. THE PROVIDER EVALUATES THE INJURY, DETERMINES SUTURES ARE NOT NEEDED, APPLIES A DRESSING & RELEASES THE PATIENT. WHICH LEVELS OF EXAMINATIONS SHOULD MA USE FOR THE PROCEDURE CODING FOR THE VISIT?
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PROBLEM-FOCUSED EXAMINATION
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WHICH INFORMATION SHOULD THE MA ENTER INTO THE APPOINTMENT CALENDAR WHEN SCHEDULING A PATIENT FOR A SKIN RASH?
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DAYTIME PHONE #
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A MA DISCOVERS A GARBAGE CAN FIRE HAS STARTED IN THE BREAK ROOM. ACCORDING TO THE "RACE" ACRONYM FOR EMERGENCY RESPONSE. WHICH ACTION SHOULD MA TAKE FIRST?
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EVACUATE STAFF & PATIENTS IMMEDIATE
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A MA IS ENCOURAGING A PATIENT TO INCREASE HER INTAKE OF INSOLUBLE FIBER TO HELP PREVENT CONSTIPATION & HEMORRHOIDS. WHICH FOODS SHOULD THE MA RECOMMEND AS THE BEST SOURCE OF INSOLUBLE FIBER?
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PEARS W/ SKIN
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A MA IS PREPARING A PATIENT WHO HAS CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE (CHF) FOR AN EXAMINATION BY THE PROVIDER. WHICH MANIFESTATIONS SHOULD MA EXPECT?
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SHORTNESS OF BREATH
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A MA IS DISCUSSING INFORMATION WITH A PATIENT ABOUT A NEW MEDICATION THAT THE PROVIDER PRESCRIBED. WHICH ACTIONS SHOULD MA TAKE?
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REINFORCE TEACHING ABOUT FREQUENCY OF MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION
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A PATIENT ARRIVES AT A CLINIC W/ BILL FOR X-RAYS THAT WERE REQUIRED DUE TO AN INJURY AT THE PATIENT'S PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT. THE PATIENT HAS PRIVATE INSURANCE & IS ELIGIBLE FOR WORKERS' COMPENSATION. THE MA SHOULD RECOGNIZE THAT WHICH PARTIES IS RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYMENT OF THIS BILL?
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PAID IN FULL BY WORKERS' COMPENSATION
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A MA IN AN OUTPATIENT FACILITY IS PREPARING A PATIENT FOR A VENIPUNCTURE. WHICH ACTIONS SHOULD THE ASSISTANT TAKE TO CONFIRM THE PATIENT'S IDENTIFY?
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ASK THE PATIENT TO STATE AND SPELL THEIR FULL NAME & PROVIDE THEIR DOB
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A MA IS USING A SCALE W/ HEIGHT BAR TO MEASURE A PATIENT'S HEIGHT. WHICH ACTIONS SHOULD THE MA TAKE?
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LOWER THE HORIZONTAL BAR GENTLY SO THAT IT RESTS ON THE TOP OF THE PATIENTS HEAD
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A MA IS REPLACING A SHARPS CONTAINER IN AN EXAMINATION ROOM & RECIEVES A SMALL LACERATION ON HER ARM FROM THE PLASTIC LID. WHICH TYPES DOCUMENTATION SHOULD THE MA COMPLETE AS A RESULT OF THIS INCIDENT?
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OSHA FORM 301
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WHICH MEDICAL RECORD DOCUMENTATION TEMPLATES IS ORGANIZED BY THE ENTITY THAT SUPPLIED THE DATA?
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SOURCE-ORIENTED
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WHICH LABORATORY RESULTS SHOULD THE MA RECOGNIZE IS ABNORMAL ?
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POTASSIUM 3 mEq/L
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A MA is transcribing a prescription for magnesium sulfate into a patient's medical record. Which of the following should the assistant use to document this medication?
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MAGNESIUM SULFATE
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WHICH EKG ARTIFACTS IS CAUSED BY A DISCONNECTED ELECTRODE & RESULTS IN THE TRACING GOING INTO THE MARGINS OF THE PAPER?
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INTERRUPTED BASELINE
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A MA IS MEASURING A PATIENT'S OXYGEN SATURATION W/ PULSE OXIMETER. WHICH ACTIONS SHOULD MA TAKE?
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CHECK CAPILLARY REFILL IN THE PATIENT'S FINGER
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A MA IS CARING FOR A CHILD WHO HAS VARICELLA ZOSTER VIRUS. THE MA SHOULD RECOGNIZE THAT VARICELLA IS TRANSFERRED THROUGH WHICH MODES OF TRANSMISSIONS?
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AIRBORNE
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WHICH STEPS FOR FINGERSTICK SHOULD A MA COMPLETE 1ST?
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CONFIRM THE CORRECT IDENTITY OF THE PATIENT
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A MA IS SCHEDULING DIAGNOSTIC TESTS FOR A PATIENT'S LIVER & PANCREAS. WHICH SYSTEMS IS BEING ASSESSED?
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DIGESTIVE
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At work, a medical assistant cared for a neighbor who sustained multiple injuries in the fall. After work, another neighbor asked the assistant what happened to the neighbor who fell. Following the American Association of medical assistance code of ethics, which of the following responses should the assistant make?
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I CANT SHARE ANY INFORMATION ABOUT WHAT HAPPENS AT MY JOB.
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A MA IS CARING FOR A PATIENT WHO IS 5'7" TALL. WHICH IS THE PATIENT'S HEIGHT IN CENTIMETERS?
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170 cm
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A MA IS USING A BUTTERFLY NEEDLE SET TO OBTAIN A BLOOD SAMPLE FROM A VEIN IN A PATIENT'S HAND. WHICH ACTIONS SHOULD THE MA TAKE?
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HOLD THE NEEDLE BY ITS WINGS
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A MA IS PREPARING 1g/kg OF ACTIVATED CHARCOAL FOR A PATIENT WHO WEIGHS 176 Ibs. HOW MANY GRAMS OF CHARCOALS SHOULD THE MA PREPARE?
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79 grams
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A MA IS REVIEWING THE LIST OF MEDICATIONS A PATIENT REPORTS CURRENTLY TAKING. THE MA SHOULD RECOGNIZE THAT WHICH OF THE MEDICATIONS IS AVAILABLE IN A SUBLINGUAL FORM?
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NITROGLYCERIN
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When should the code on glucose cuvettes be compared to the code on the glucometer?
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BEFORE A PATIENT IS TESTED
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A MA should follow chain of custody guidelines for which of the following types of laboratory results?
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PARENTAGE TESTING
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IN WHICH LOCATIONS SHOULD A MA PLACE THE ELECTRODE FOR LEAD V4?
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THE FIFTH INTERCOSTAL SPACE, LEFT MIDCLAVICULAR LINE
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A PROVIDER PLACES AN OPEN SHARP CONTAINER IN THE LINEN HAMPER BY MISTAKE. WHICH IS THE APPROPRIATE ACTION FOR THE MA TO TAKE?
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DISPOSE OF THE LINEN HAMPER'S CONTENTS AS A BIOHAZARD
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A PATIENT REQUESTS A FEMALE PROVIDER TO PERFORM HER EXAMINATION DUE TO A RELIGIOUS CONVICTION. A FEMALE PROVIDER IS NOT AVAILABLE. WHICH IS THE APPROPRIATE RESPONSE BY THE MA?
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ASSIST THE PATIENT IN LOCATING A PROVIDER TO ACCOMMODATE THE PATIENT NEEDS
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WHICH ITEMS IN A MEDICAL OFFICE ARE CONSIDERED ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE SUPPLIES?
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LETTERHEAD, ENVELOPES, & BUSINESS CARDS
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A MA IS PREPARING TO ASSIST A PROVIDER W/ SUTURING A WOUND. WHICH ITEMS SHOULD BE IN THE STERILE FIELD FOR THIS PROCEDURE?
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HEMOSTAT
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A MA IS MEASURING THE VITAL SIGNS OF AN ADULT PATIENT. THE MA SHOULD IDENTIFY WHICH BLOOD PRESSURE READINGS AS STAGE 2 HYPERTENSION?
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150/95 mm Hg
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A MA IS DETERMINING THE AMOUNT A PATIENT WILL BE REQUIRED TO PAY FOR A SCHEDULED PROCEDURE THAT HAS AN ALLOWABLE AMOUNT OF $200. THE PATIENT HAS A 90/10 COINSURANCE & MET HIS DEDUCTIBLE. WHAT IS THE TOTAL AMOUNT THE PATIENT WILL PAY THE PROVIDER FOR THIS PROCEDURE?
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$20
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WHICH ROUTES FOR TAKING A PATIENT'S TEMPERATURE IS THE MOST ACCURATE?
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RECTAL
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WHICH CARDIAC PROCEDURES IS WITHIN A MEDICAL ASSISTANT'S SCOPE OF PRACTICE & DOES NOT REQUIRE A LICENSED TECHNICIAN OR PROVIDER TO ASSIST OR PERFORM IT?
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HOLTER MONITOR APPLICATION
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A MA NEEDS TO REMOVE ALL LIVING MICRO-ORGANISMS FROM A CONTAMINED TOWEL CLAMP. WHICH METHODS SHOULD THE MA USE TO CLEANSE THIS INSTRUMENT?
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STERILIZATION
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A MA RECEIVES A CHEMICAL SPLASH IN HER EYES. WHICH ACTIONS SHOULD MA TAKE 1ST?
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FLUSH THE EYES WITH TEPID WATER
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WHICH SHOULD MA IDENTIFY AS THE PURPOSE OF A CATEGORY II CODE IN PROCEDURAL CODING ?
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TRACKS PROVIDER PERFORMANCE MEASURES
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A MA IS REVIEWING A PATIENT'S MEDICAL HISTORY PIOR TO THE PATIENT'S APPOINTMENT. WHICH LABORATORY RESULTS INDICATES THE NEED TO SCHEDULE AN EXTENSION OF THE CURRENT VISIT?
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FASTING BLOOD GLUCOSE 168 mg/dL
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WHICH CELL STRUCTURES IS INSTRUMENTAL IN HELPING THE BODY MOBILIZE & SECRETE MUCUS FROM THE RESPIRATORY TRACT?
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CILIA
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A MA is administering an intramuscular injection into the gluteus medius of an adult patient. At which angles should the MA insert the needle?
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90* angle
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A MA is speaking with a patient who recently received a terminal diagnosis. The patient states, "I regret not taking 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 patient is in which of the following stages of grief?
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DEPRESSION
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A MA is writing a piece of professional correspondence to a consulting provider. In which of the following ways should the assistant record the date on the letter?
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JANUARY 1, 2020
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A 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?
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LEFT HEEL
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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 patient calls the office, concerned that the area surrounding the procedure site is infected. Which of the following torts has the assistant committed?
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NEGLIGENCE
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THE PRIMARY CODE IN THE CPT CODING SYSTEM CONSISTS OF HOW MANY DIGITS?
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5 DIGITS
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WHICH GROUPS OF EKG LEADS ARE BIPOLAR?
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LEADS I, II, and III
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WHICH TECHNIQUES SHOULD A MA USE WHEN BANDAGING A WOUND?
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WRAP THE WOUND FROM DISTAL TO PROXIMAL
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WHEN ASSISTING A PROVIDER WITH A PUNCH BIOPSY OF A MOLE, WHICH TASKS SHOULD A MA EXPECT TO PERFORM?
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RECEIVE AND PREPARE TISSUE SPECIMENS FOR PROCESSING
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A MA IS SPEAKING WITH A PATIENT WHO HAS SEASONAL ALLERGIES. WHICH HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS SHOULD THE MA IDENTIFY AS BEING ABLE TO MAKE A DIAGNOSIS AND INITIATE THE NECESSARY TREATMENT?
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PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
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A MA US REINFORCING TEACHING WITH A PATIENT ABOUT THE SELF-ADMINISTRATION OF INSULIN INJECTIONS. WHICH STATEMENTS INDICATES AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE TEACHING TO THE PATIENT?
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I WILL ROLL THE BOTTLE BETWEEN MY HANDS BEFORE DRAWING THE MEDICATION
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A MA SHOULD USE WHICH SOLUTIONS TO PREPARE A PATIENT'S SKIN PRIOR TO DRAWING BLOOD CULTURES?
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CHLORHEXIDINE
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A MA IS REVIEWING LABORATORY REQUISITIONS. WHICH PATIENT CONDITIONS SHOULD THE MA PERFORM A CAPILLARY COLLECTION RATHER THAN A VENIPUNCTURE?
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PREVIOUS THROMBOSES
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A MA IS COLLECTING A URINE SPECIMEN FROM A PATIENT FOR A DRUG SCREENING. WHICH ACTIONS SHOULD THE MA TAKE TO ADHERE TO THE CHAIN OF CUSTODY FOR THIS SPECIMEN?
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SEND THE SPECIMEN TO THE TESTING LABORATORY ON THE SAME DAY AS THE COLLECTION
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A MA is administering heparin subcutaneously to a patient. Which of the following actions should the assistant take?
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INJECT THE MEDICATION SLOWLY
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WHICH LABORATORY VALUES SHOULD A MA IMMEDIATELY REPORT TO A PATIENT'S PROVIDER?
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BLOOD GLUCOSE 500 mg/dL
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A MA IS PREPARING TO CALCULATE A PATIENT'S HEART RATE FROM AN EKG TRACING. WHICH METHODS SHOULD THE MA USE FOR THIS CALCULATION?
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DIVIDE 1500 BY THE NUMBER OF SMALL BOXES BETWEEN 2 R WAVES
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A MA HAS A BLOOD PRESSURE CUFF INFLATED AND PARTIALLY OPENS THE VALVE TO DEFLATE AS HE LISTENS WITH A STETHOSCOPE. WHEN SHOULD HE READ THE DIASTOLIC PRESSURE?
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WHEN THE SOUND DISAPPEARS
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WHICH TYPES OF WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE CAN BE SIGNED BY A MA?
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A NOTIFICATION LETTER TO A PATIENT ABOUT SURGERY ARRANGEMENTS
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A MA IS WITNESSING A PATIENT SIGN AN INFORMED CONSENT FORM. WHICH IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE ASSISTANT ACTING AS A WITNESS?
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VALIDATE THE PATIENT'S SIGNATURE
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A MA IS PERFORMING SPIROMETRY TESTING FOR A PATIENT WHO HAS SHORTNESS OF BREATH. WHICH RESULTS OF THE SPIROMETRY TEST INDICATES A SUCCESSFUL MANEUVER?
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A FAST AND STEADY FLOW WITH NO VARIABILITY
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WHERE SHOULD A MA PLACE THE ELECTRODE FOR LEAD V5?
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On the left anterior axillary line, horizontal to V4
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WHICH PIECES OF LEGISLATION KEEPS HEALTH CARE STAFF SAFE FROM RETALIATION BY THEIR EMPLOYERS WHEN THEY REPORT CASES OF PATIENT NEGLECT AND ABUSE?
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WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTIONACT
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A MA IS PREPARING TO PERFORM A CAPILLARY COLLECTION FROM AN OLDER ADULT PATIENT WHO HAS POOR CIRCULATION IN HIS HANDS. WHICH TECHNIQUES SHOULD THE MA USE TO INCREASE CIRCULATION AT THE COLLECTION SITE?
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WARM THE PATIENT'S HAND.
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A MA IS TALKING WITH A PATIENT WHO IS EXPERIENCING HOME DISPLACEMENT FOLLOWING A HURRICANE. TO WHICH RESOURCES SHOULD THE MA REFER THE PATIENT FOR INFORMATION, SUPPORT, AND LINKS TO COMMUNITY SERVICES?
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AMERICAN RED CROSS
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A MA IS PERFORMING A REVIEW OF ITEMS IN A CLINIC'S INVENTORY. HOW SHOULD THE MA CLASSIFY DRESSINGS AND BANDAGES FOR INVENTORY PURPOSES?
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AS CLINICAL SUPPLIES
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AN ADOLESCENT IS COVERED BY TWO INSURANCE POLICIES UNDER HER DIVORCED PARENTS WHO HAVE BIRTHDAYS IN MAY AND AUGUST AND HAVE JOINT CUSTODY. WHICH POLICY IS THE PRIMARY POLICY FOR THE ADOLESCENT?
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THE POLICY OF THE PATIENT WHO HAS THE EARLIEST BIRTH MONTH
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A PATIENT LOSES CONSCIOUSNESS. THE EKG TRACING REVEALS VENTRICULAR FIBRILLATION. WHICH ACTIONS SHOULD A MA TAKE FIRST?
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CALL FOR HELP AND BEGIN CPR.
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A MA IS PREPARING A PATIENT WHO HAS BILATERAL BELOW-THE-KNEE AMPUTATIONS FOR AN EKG. WHICH SITES SHOULD THE MA SELECT FOR ELECTRODE PLACEMENT?
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ABDOMEN
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WHICH ACTIONS SHOULD A MA TAKE WHEN OBTAINING THE LENGTH OF AN INFANT DURING A WELL-CHILD VISIT?
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POSITION THE INFANT ON HIS BACK
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WHEN MEASURING A PATIENT'S RESPIRATORY RATE. WHICH ACTIONS SHOULD A MA TAKE TO ENSURE AN ACCURATE READING?
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COUNT THE RESPIRATIONS WHILE THE PATIENT THINKS HIS PULSE BEING OBTAINED.
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A MA WORKS AT AN URGENT CARE THAT USES OPEN HOURS SCHEDULING. WHICH DESCRIBES THIS FORM OF SCHEDULING?
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PATIENTS ARRIVE AT THEIR CONVENIENCE AND ARE SEEN ON A FIRST-COME, FIRST SERVED BASIS.
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A MA is collecting data from a patient who has cold sores on his lips. The assistant should identify that which of the following viruses causes this condition?
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HERPES SIMPLEX TYPE 1
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A MA RECEIVES A CALL FROM A PATIENT WHO SEEMS ANXIOUS ABOUT THE RESULTS OF A TEST. WHICH RESPONSES SHOULD THE MA MAKE?
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"I KNOW YOU ARE CONCERNED ABOUT YOUR TEST RESULTS. WE'LL CALL YOU AS SOON AS YOUR RESULTS COME IN"
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A MA is preparing to administer a liquid, oral medication to a patient. Which of the following methods should the assistant use to ensure the correct dose is delivered?
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POUR THE MEDICATION TO THE PRESCRIBED DOSE IN THE MEDICINE CUP ON A FLAT SURFACE.
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WHICH IS OUTSIDE OF A MA SCOPE OF PRACTICE?
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ORDER ADDITIONAL LABORATORY TESTS TO CONFIRM THE PATIENT'S CONDITION
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WHICH ROUTES OF ADMINISTRATION SHOULD A MA USE WHEN PERFORMING A TUBERCULIN SKIN TEST?
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INTRADERMAL
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A MA is monitoring an infant patient for microcephaly. Which of the following describes the anthropometric measurement that the assistant should perform?
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HEAD CIRCUMFERENCE
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A PROVIDER HAS REQUESTED A DISSECTING INSTRUMENT ON A STERILE TRAY THAT A MA IS PREPARING. WHICH INSTRUMENTS SHOULD THE MA INCLUDE ON THE TRAY?
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SCISSORS
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A MA is checking a patient's hearing using the Weber test. Which of the following actions should the assistant take?
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ASK THE PATIENT IF HE HEARS THE VIBRATION LOUDER IN ONE EAR THAN THE OTHER.
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When using a centrifuge, and medical assistant must do which of the following to ensure safety and accuracy?
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CAP THE TUBES TO AVOID EMISSION OF AEROSOLS
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A MA IS PREPARING TO APPLY OINTMENT TO SEVERAL ABRASIONS ON A PATIENT'S LEG. WHICH SUPPLIES SHOULD THE MA USE TO REMOVE THE MEDICATION FROM THE JAR?
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A TONGUE BLADE
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A MA is obtaining a blood pressure measurement from an adult patient. Which of the following actions should the assistant take to ensure an accurate reading?
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PLACE THE STETHOSCOPES'S DIAPHRAGM OVER THE PATIENT'S PALPATED ARTERY
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When informed consent is required for a procedure, which of the following steps should occur prior to the patient signing the form?
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THE PROVIDER SHOULD REVIEW ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURES WITH THE PATIENT
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A MA IS PREPARING TO CREATE A REPORT ABOUT PATIENTS WHO HAVE A FAMILY HISTORY OF BREAST CANCER. WHICH TYPES OF SOFTWARE WILL ALLOW THE MA TO SORT, RETRIEVE, AND COMBINE INFORMATION FOR THIS REPORT?
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DATABASE MANAGEMENT
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WHICH TECHNIQUES SHOULD A MA USE FOR THE ROUTINE CLEANING OF EKG CABLES?
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DISINFECTION
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A MA is cleaning an examination room after assisting a provider with a biopsy. Which of the following actions should the assistant take?
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HOLD SHARPS BY THE BLUNT END TO AVOID A NEEDLESTICK INJURY.
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IN WHICH POSITIONS SHOULD A MA PLACE A HEALTHY PATIENT IN PREPARATION FOR A RECTAL EXAMINATION?
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SIMS'
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ACCORDING TO OSHA GUIDELINES FOR UNIVERSAL PRECAUTIONS. WHICH TYPES OF PATIENT CONTACT WOULD REQUIRE A MA TO WEAR GLOVES, A MASK, A FACE SHIELD, AND PROTECTIVE A APPAREL?
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ASSISTING A PROVIDER WITH THE REMOVAL OF A CYST
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A patient asks a MA to explain the difference between a liniment and a medicated lotion. Which of the following responses should the assistant make?
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LINIMENTS CONTAIN A HIGHER PORTION OF OIL THAN MEDICATED LOTIONS
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A MA IS PREPARING STERILIZATION FOR HEMOSTATS BEFORE AN INVASIVE PROCEDURE. WHICH TECHNIQUES SHOULD THE MA USE?
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AUTOCLAVE
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Prior to a patient for follow-up appointment, which of the following information should a medical assistant report to the provider?
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RECENT LABORATORY RESULTS
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A MA IS EXPLAINING TO A FEMALE PATIENT HOW TO COLLECT A CLEAN-CATCH URINE SPECIMEN. WHICH INSTRUCTIONS SHOULD THE MA INCLUDE?
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WITH THE LABIA SPREAD, URINATE A SMALL AMOUNT INTO THE TOILET BEFORE COLLECTING THE SAMPLE
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WHICH METHODS IS USED TO NOTIFY A PROVIDER OF THE DENIAL OF A CLAIM BY AN INSURANCE CARRIE?
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REMITTANCE ADVICE
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A MA IS ADMINISTERING AN INTRADERMAL INJECTION FOR ALLERGY TESTING. WHICH ACTIONS SHOULD THE MA TAKE?
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LOCATE THE AREA 2 TO 3 FINGER-WIDTHS BELOW THE ANTECUBITAL SPACE
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A MA IS FAXING A PRESCRIPTION TO A PATIENT'S PHARMACY. WHICH ACTIONS SHOULD THE MA TAKE?
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CALL THE PHARMACY TO CONFIRM RECEIPT OF THE FAXED PRESCRIPTION
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A MA IS REMOVING SUTURES FROM A PATIENT WHO HAS A LACERATION ON HIS LEFT LOWER LEG. AFTER SETTING UP THE STERILE FIELD, WHICH ACTIONS SHOULD THE MA TAKE?
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LIFT THE FIRST KNOT AWAY FROM THE SKIN
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A PROVIDER EXAMINES AN OLDER ADULT PATIENT WHO IS DISABLE AND HAS A LESION ON HER ARM. A MA ANTICIPATE A REFERRAL FOR THIS PATIENT TO WHICH ANCILLARY SERVICES?
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HOME HEALTH CARE
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A MA IS ASSISTING A PATIENT WHO IS OBESE WITH AN INSULIN INJECTION. WHICH IS THE CORRECT ANGLE FOR THIS PATIENT'S INJECTION?
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90*
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A PATIENT REPORTS GETTING A BILL THAT INCLUDES SERVICES SHE DID NOT RECEIVE. WHICH ACTIONS SHOULD THE MA TAKE TO RECONCILE THESE CHARGES?
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REVIEW THAT DAY'S ENCOUNTER FORMS TO DETERMINE IF ANOTHER PATIENT RECEIVED THE SERVICES
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A MA is reinforcing teaching about a cardiac event monitor with a patient. Which of the following statements by the patient indicates an understanding of the procedure?
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I WILL RECORD ANY SYMPTOMS I EXPERIENCE IN THE EVENT LOG
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WHICH POSITIONS IS APPROPRIATE FOR A PELVIC EXAMINATION?
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LITHOTOMY
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A MA is transcribing a prescription for a medication that a patient should take before meals. Which of the following abbreviations should the assistant use to indicate when the patient should take the medication?
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AC
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A MA IS PREPARING A PATIENT WHO HAS INTERMITTENT PERIPHERAL CYANOSIS FOR AN EXAMINATION BY THE PROVIDER. THE MA SHOULD UNDERSTAND THAT HEALTHY PERFUSION OF THE HANDS AND FEET DEPENDS ON ADEQUATE INTERACTION BETWEEN. WHICH TWO BODY SYSTEMS?
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CIRCULATORY AND RESPIRATORY
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A MA is responsible for cleaning the instruments used in a minor surgery. Which of the following is the first step in this process?
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SANITIZATION
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A MA is reviewing a patient's medical history AND NOTES THAT SHE HAS A HEALING FRACTURE OF THE DISTAL FEMUR. WHERE ON THE PATIENT'S BODY SHOULD THE ASSISTANT EXPECT TO FIND THE INJURY?
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JUST ABOVE THE KNEE
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A MA IS ADMINISTERING EYE OINTMENT TO A PATIENT. WHICH ACTIONS SHOULD THE MA TAKE?
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APPLY A THIN RIBBON OF OINTMENT ALONG THE CONJUNCTIVAL SAC
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A MA IS PREPARING TO COLLECT A PATIENT'S TEMPERATURE VIA THE TYMPANIC MEMBRANE. IN WHICH LOCATIONS SHOULD THE MA PLACE THE THERMOMETER?
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IN THE EAR
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A MA is measuring the circumference of an infant's head. Which of the following actions should the assistant take?
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PLACE THE ZERO MARK OF THE MEASURING TAPE AGAINST THE INFANT'S FOREHEAD
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A MA has requested a preauthorization for a patient's referral to a specialist. Which of the following is a reason for the claim submitted by the specialist to be denied?
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THE SERVICES IS PROVIDED AFTER THE EXPIRATION DATE
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A MA is reinforcing teaching with a patient about the use and care of a transdermal patch. which instructions should the MA include in the teaching?
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SELECT A DIFFERENT APPLICATION LOCATION FOR EACH NEW PATCH
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A PROVIDER PRESCRIBES OXYCODONE FOR A PATIENT AFTER ABDOMINAL SURGERY. WHICH DESCRIBES THIS TYPE OF MEDICATION?
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OXYCODONE IS A SCHEDULE II CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE AND HAS A HIGH POTENTIAL FOR ABUSE
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A MA is reinforcing teaching with a patient about pulse oximetry. Which of the following statements should the assistant include in the teaching?
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REMOVE YOUR NAIL POLISH BEFORE THE TEST
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WHICH TERMS SHOULD A MA USE TO TELL A PROVIDER THAT A PATIENT IS HAVING DISCOMFORT AND DIFFICULTY BREATHING?
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DYSPNEA
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AT WHAT TIME OF THE DAY WILL A PATIENT'S BODY TEMPERATURE BE AT ITS LOWEST?
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IN THE MORNING
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A MA is performing an ear irrigation for an adult patient who has a cerumen impaction. Which of the following steps should the assistant complete prior to administering the irrigation solution?
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PULL THE PINNA OF THE EAR UP AND BACK
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A MA is reinforcing instructions with a patient about how to take a buccal tablet. Which of the following instructions should the assistant give the patient?
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PLACE TABLET BETWEEN YOUR GUMS AND CHEEK
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A MA RECEIVES A CALL FROM A PATIENT WHO IS HESITANT ABOUT DISCUSSING A NEW MEDICAL CONCERN UNLESS THE CONVERSATION IS WITH A PROVIDER. THE MA SHOULD USE WHICH TECHNIQUES TO ADDRESS THE PATIENT'S RELUCTANCE?
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USE A REFLECTIVE STATEMENT TO RECOGNIZE THE PATIENT CONCERNS
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THE PARENT OF A CHILD WHO HAS PINWORMS IS ASKING A MA FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT HIS CHILD'S CONDITION. THE MA SHOULD BEGIN BY EXPLAINING THAT PINWORMS ARE WHICH TYPES OF MICRO-ORGANISM?
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HELMINTHS
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WHEN PREPARING A PATIENT FOR HOLTER MONITORING, WHICH ACTIONS SHOULD A MA TAKE?
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VIGOROUSLY DRY THE PATIENT'S SKIN PRIOR TO ELECTRODE PLACEMENT
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A MA is entering a new prescription into a patient's electronic medical record (EMR). While entering the prescription, an alert notifying the assistant of a medication interaction appears on the screen. Which of the following actions should the assistant take?
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CONSULT WITH THE PROVIDER BEFORE CONTINUING TO PROCESS THE PRESCRIPTION
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A MA is composing business correspondence using the simplified letter style. Which of the following features should the assistant use?
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A SUBJECT LINE IN ALL CAPITAL LETTERS
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WHICH IS A MA'S ROLE IN PULMONARY FUNCTION TESTING (PFT)?
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COACH THE PATIENT THROUGH THE TEST
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A MA is contacting a patient 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?
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USING AN OVER-THE-COUNTER VAGINAL CREAM PRIOR TO THE TEST
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A MA is caring for A 4-MONTH-OLD INFANT WHO HAS A TEMPERATURE OF 100.4F. WHICH IS THIS TEMPERATURE WHEN CONVERTED TO CELSIUS?
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38* C
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A MA IS REVIEWING A MEDICARE CLAIM DENIAL. THE MA DETERMINES THAT THERE ARE CHARGES THAT EXCEED THE USUAL, CUSTOMARY, AND REASONABLE FEES. WHICH ACTIONS SHOULD THE MA TAKE?
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ADJUST THE PATIENT'S ACCOUNT TO REFLECT TO UNPAID CHARGES AND WRITE OFF THE BALANCE
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A MA is administering heparin subcutaneously to a patient. Which of the following actions should the assistant take?
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INJECT THE MEDICATION SLOWLY
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WHICH DRESSINGS SHOULD A MA USE ON A PARTIAL-THICKNESS BURN?
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NONADHERENT DRESSING
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WHICH POSITIONS IS APPROPRIATE FOR A PELVIC EXAMINATION?
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LITHOTOMY
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A MA IS PERFORMING A FECAL OCCULT BLOOD TEST USING A GUAIAC CARD. WHICH ACTIONS SHOULD THE MA TAKE?
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INTERPRET A BLUE COLOR AS A POSITIVE RESULT
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THE PATIENTS' BILL OF RIGHTS PROTECTS INDIVIDUALS FROM WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING?
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DENIAL OF CARE DUE TO THE PATIENT'S AGE
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A MA is caring for a patient who is experiencing chills, nausea, and dizziness. The patient's face appears pale. The assistant should recognize that the patient is exhibiting manifestations of which of the following medical emergencies?
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SYNCOPE
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A MA is talking with an older adult patient who has experienced several injuries at home over the past 6 months. The patient lives alone and has no family nearby. Which of the following responses should the assistant make to help ease the patient's transition to assisted living or long-term care?
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"IT SEEMS LIKE IT IS NO LONGER SAFE FOR YOU TO BE AT HOME ALONE. LET'S TALK ABOUT OTHER OPTIONS."
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A PRIMARY CARE PROVIDER SUSPECTS THAT A PATIENT HAS FIBROMYALGIA. A MA SHOULD EXPECT THE PROVIDER TO REFER THE PATIENT TO WHICH SPECIALISTS?
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RHEUMATOLOGIST
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A MA IS PREPARING A PATIENT TO HAVE CRYOSURGERY FOLLOWING AN ABNORMAL PAPANICOLAOU TEST. WHICH STATEMENTS SHOULD THE MA MAKE TO EXPLAIN THE PROCEDURE?
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CRYOSURGERY INVOLVES AN EXTREMELY COLD PROBE TO FREEZE AND KILL ABNORMAL CELLS
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When choosing a diagnostic code, a medical assistant should consider which of the following actions in order to avoid an insurance denial?
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CODING TO THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF SPECIFICITY
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A MA is administering an injection, and the patient faints. Which of the following actions should the assistant take?
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PLACE THE PATIENT IN A SUPINE POSITION
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A MA IS ASSISTING A PROVIDER WITH THE REPAIR OF A LACERATION ON A PATIENT'S HEAD. THE PROVIDER'S PRESCRIPTION FOR THE PROCEDURE INCLUDES AN INJECTION OF 10mL OF LIDOCAINE WITH EPINEPHRINE. THE MA SHOULD RECOGNIZE THAT WHICH IS THE PURPOSE OF EPINEPHRINE IN THE LOCAL ANESTHETIC?
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TO REDUCE BLEEDING AT THE SITE
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After a patient leaves an examination room, which of the following actions should a medical assistant take to prepare the examination table for the next patient?
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ROLL UP THE DISPOSABLE PAPER ON THE TABLE TIGHTLY AND QUICKLY
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IN WHICH POSITIONS SHOULD A MA PLACE A HEALTHY PATIENT IN PREPARATION FOR A RECTAL EXAMINATION?
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SIMS'
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A MA IS CARING FOR A PATIENT WHO HAS RECENTLY RECIEVED A TERMINAL DIAGNOSIS AND IS CRYING , WHICH ACTIONS SHOULD THE MA TAKE?
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ALLOW THE PATIENT TO CRY
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When coding with the ICD-10-CM, where should the medical assistant begin the process of looking up a diagnosis code for breast cancer?
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THE ALPHABETIC INDEX
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A MA is collecting information from a patient who reports persistent pain in the left upper quadrant. The assistant should note that this area contains which of the following organs?
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STOMACH
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A MA observes a hematoma developing at the site of a venous blood draw. The assistant should do which of the following?
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RELEASE THE TOURNIQUET AND STOP THE DRAW
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A MA IS CARING FOR A PATIENT WHO WEIGHS 72kg. WHAT IS THIS PATIENT'S WEIGHT IN Ib?
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158.4Ib
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A MA IS COLLECTING VITAL SIGNS FROM A 6-YEAR-OLD CHILD. THE MA SHOULD RECOGNIZE THAT WHICH VITAL SIGNS IS OUTSIDE OF THE EXPECTED REFERENCE RANGE FOR THIS PATIENT AND SHOULD BE REPORTED TO THE PROVIDER?
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HEART RATE 140/MIN
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A MA IS CARING FOR AN INFANT WHO SUDDENLY BECOMES UNRESPONSIVE FOR UNKNOWN REASONS. WHICH ACTIONS SHOULD THE THE MA TAKE?
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INITIATE CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION
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A MA IS TRANSCRIBING A PRESCRIPTION FOR A MEDICATION THAT A PATIENT SHOULD TAKE BEFORE MEALS. WHICH ABBREVIATIONS SHOULD THE MA USE TO INDICATE WHEN THE PATIENT SHOULD TAKE THE MEDICATION?
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ac
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A MA is assisting a patient whose insurance dos not cover immunizations. To which of the following community resources should assistant refer the patient?
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (HHS)
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A MA IS REINFORCING TEACHING WITH A PATIENT WHO IS SCHEDULED FOR STANDARD 12-LEAD EKG. WHICH STATEMENTS SHOULD THE MA TAKE?
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YOU SHOULD REFRAIN FROM TALKING DURING THE PROCEDURE
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A PATIENT PRESENTS TO AN EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT WITH A LARGE LACERATION TO THE WRIST THAT IS BLEEDING PROFUSELY. WHICH ACTIONS SHOULD THE MA TAKE FIRST?
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DON GLOVES
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A MA IS PREPARING TO ASSIST A PROVIDER WITH SUTURING A WOUND. WHICH ITEMS SHOULD BE IN THE STERILE FIELD FOR THIS PROCEDURE?
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HEMOSTAT
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ACCORDING TO THE REGULATION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES, WHICH IS TRUE OF A SCHEDULE I DRUG?
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HAVE NO ACCEPTED MEDICAL USE
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THE LABORATORY REPORT ON A PATIENT INDICATES A HEMOGLOBIN LEVEL OF 7 g/dL. WHICH IS THE FIRST ACTION FOR THE MA TO TAKE?
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NOTIFY THE PROVIDER
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A MA is performing an EKG on a patient. Which of the following describes the appropriate placement of the electrodes?
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TABS DOWNWARD ON THE ARM
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A CLINIC SCHEDULES ALL CARDIAC PATIENTS ON MONDAYS AND WEDNESDAYS AND ALL ONCOLOGY PATIENTS ON TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS. WHICH TYPES OF SCHEDULING IS THE CLINIC USING?
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CLUSTER SCHEDULING
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A MA IS PREPARING A PATIENT WHO HAS BILATERAL BELOW-THE-KNEE AMPUTATIONS FOR AN EKG. WHICH SITES SHOULD THE MA SELECT FOR ELECTRODE PLACEMENT?
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ABDOMEN
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A MA is caring for a patient who is 5' 7" tall. Which of the following is the patient's height in centimeters?
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170 CM
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A MA IS PREPARING A PATIENT FOR AN ENEMA. IN WHICH POSITIONS SHOULD THE MA PLACE THE PATIENT FOR THIS PROCEDURE?
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SIMS' POSITION
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WHILE MEASURING A PATIENT'S PULSE, THE MA SHOULD RECOGNIZE THAT WHICH PATIENT FACTORS CAN CONTRIBUTE TO AN ERRONEOUS PULSE RATE?
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MOVEMENT
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WHICH TESTS IS GRANTED WAIVED STATUS UNDER CLINICAL LABORATORY IMPROVEMENT AMENDMENTS (CLIA)?
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RAPID STREP TEST
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WHICH OF THE STATEMENTS MADE BY A MA DEMONSTRATES AN UNDERSTANDING OF REQUIRED PATIENT IDENTIFICATION TECHNIQUES?
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I WILL ASK THE PATIENT TO STATE AND SPELL HER FULL NAME AND PROVIDE HER DATE OF BIRTH BEFORE ADMINISTERING VACCINES
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A MA RECEIVES A CALL FROM A PATIENT WHO IS HESITANT ABOUT DISCUSSING A NEW MEDICAL CONCERN UNLESS THE CONVERSATION IS WITH A PROVIDER. THE MA SHOULD USE WHICH TECHNIQUES TO ADDRESS THE PATIENT'S RELUCTANCE?
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USE A REFLECTIVE STATEMENT TO RECOGNIZE THE PATIENT'S CONCERN
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A MA NEEDS TO TYPE A PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS LETTER FROM THE OFFICE. WHICH FORMATS IS APPROPRIATE?
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KEEP FLUSH WITH THE LEFT MARGIN
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A MA IS PREPARING TO ADMINISTER A SUBCUTANEOUS INJECTION FOR A PATIENT. WHICH NEEDLE SIZES SHOULD THE MA CHOOSE?
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1/2 - TO 5/8 - INCH NEEDLE, 25 GAUGE
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WHICH IS THE LARGEST AND UPPERMOST SECTION OF THE BRAIN?
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Cerebrum
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A MA WORKS AT A PRACTICE THAT IS PART OF AN ACCOUNTABLE CARE ORGANIZATION (ACO). THIS DESIGNATION MEANS THAT THE PRACTICE'S HEALTH CARE TEAM WILL FOCUS ON IMPROVING CARE FOR PATIENTS WHO HAVE WHICH TYPES OF MEDICAL COVERAGE?
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MEDICARE
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WHICH PARENTERAL MEDICATION ROUTES SHOULD A MA ADMINISTER FOR A SLOW RELEASE OF MEDICATION INTO THE BLOOD STREAM?
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TRANSDERMAL
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According to OSHA's guidelines for proper waste disposal, which of the following should a MA place in a regular waste container?
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AN EMPTY URINE CONTAINER
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SEVERAL PATIENTS ARRIVE AT A CLINIC AT THE SAME TIME REQUESTING CARE. A MA SHOULD RECOGNIZE THAT WHICH PATIENT'S CHIEF COMPLAINTS IS THE PRIORITY FOR THE PROVIDER TO ADDRESS?
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AN ADULT PATIENT WHO IS EXPERIENCING DYSPNEA AND CONGESTION
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A MA should identify that which of the following vitamins is fat soluble?
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VITAMIN A
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A MA should identify which of the following as a characteristic of anorexia nervosa?
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EXCESSIVE EXERCISING
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A MA IS PREPARING TO FILE THE PAPER CHART FOR MARY ST. THOMAS. WHERE SHOULD THIS FILE BE PLACED WHEN FILED ALONG WITH THE CHARTS FOR MARY PEREZ, ELIZABETH SAINT, AND JOHN A. THOMAS?
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AFTER ELIZABETH SAINT AND BEFORE JOHN A. THOMAS
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A PATIENT INFORMS A MA THAT HE GETS HEADACHES WHEN HE READS FROM A COMPUTER MONITOR. THE MA SHOULD PLACE THIS INFORMATION IN WHICH LOCATIONS WHEN USING THE SOAP APPROACH TO ORGANIZING MEDICAL RECORDS?
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SUBJECTIVE
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FOR A 12-LEAD EKG, WHICH IS CORRECT PLACEMENT FOR THE V4 ELECTRODE?
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AT THE FIFTH INTERCOSTAL SPACE, LEFT MIDCLAVICULAR LINE
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A MA is entering a new prescription into a patient's electronic medical record (EMR). While entering the prescription, an alert notifying the assistant of a medication interaction appears on the screen. Which of the following actions should the assistant take?
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CONSULT WITH THE PROVIDER BEFORE CONTINUING TO PROCESS THE PRESCRIPTION
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WHICH STATEMENTS MADE BY A NEW MA, REGARDING AN ARTIFACT, DEMONSTRATES A NEED FOR FURTHER TEACHING ?
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ELECTRICAL INTERFERENCE ON THE EKG IS NOT CAUSED BY CELL PHONES
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A MA is reviewing a patient's medical history prior to the patient's appointment. Which of the following laboratory results indicates the need to schedule an extension of the current visit?
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FASTING BLOOD GLUCOSE 168 mg/dL
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A MA IS REVIEWING IS LABORATORY RESULTS THAT CONFIRM A PATIENT HAS VARICELLA ZOSTER VIRUS. THE MA SHOULD IDENTIFY THAT THIS MICRO-ORGANISM CAUSES WHICH TYPES OF INFECTIONS?
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CHICKENPOX
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A PATIENT PRESENTS TO AN OFFICE FOR TREATMENT. AFTER READING THE CONSENT FORM, SHE EXPRESSES CONCERNS ABOUT THE TREATMENT. WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR COUNSELING THE PATIENT?
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PROVIDER
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A MA IS CARING FOR A CHILD WHO HAS VARICELLA ZOSTER VIRUS. THE MA SHOULD RECOGNIZE THAT VARICELLA IS TRANSFERRED THROUGH WHICH MODES OF TRANSMISSION?
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AIRBORNE
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AN ADOLESCENT IS COVERED BY 2 INSURANCE POLICIES UNDER HER DIVORCED PARENTS WHO HAVE BIRTHDAYS IN MAY AND AUGUST AND HAVE JOINT CUSTODY. WHICH POLICY IS THE PRIMARY POLICY FOR THE ADOLESCENT?
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THE POLICY OF THE PARENT WHO HAS THE EARLIEST BIRTH MONTH
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A MA is talking with a patient who reports forgetting whether she has taken her prescribed medication each day. Which of the following responses should the assistant make?
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TRY PUTTING YOUR MEDICATIONS IN A WEEKLY MEDICATION DISPENSER FOR THE UPCOMING WEEK
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a medication container states there is 250 mg of medication in each scored tablet. the provider orders 375 mg. how many tablets should the MA give the patient?
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1.5 TABLETS
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WHICH CELL STRUCTURES IS INSTRUMENTAL IN HELPING THE BODY MOBILIZE AND SECRETE MUCUS FROM THE RESPIRATORY TRACT?
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Cilia
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Where do cardiac electrical impulses originate in the heart?
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SINOATRIAL NODE
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WHICH DOCUMENTS INDICATES HOW A PATIENT'S MEDICAL RECORDS WILL BE USED AND DISCLOSED BY A MEDICAL OFFICE?
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NOTICE OF PRIVACY PRACTICES (NPP)
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A MA IS CODING AN OFFICE VISIT DURING WHICH THE PROVIDER REVIEWED THE SYSTEMS RELATED TO A PATIENT'S CHIEF COMPLAINT BUT DID NOT DISCUSS THE PATIENT'S FAMILY OR SOCIAL HISTORY. WHICH PROCEDURE CODES SHOULD THE MA USE FOR THIS VISIT?
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EXPANDED PROBLEM-FOCUSED HISTORY
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A MA IS CARING FOR A PATIENT WHO HAS TERMINAL COLORECTAL CANCER WITH A LIFE EXPECTANCY OF 6 MONTHS. THE PATIENT STATES, "I DON'T KNOW IF IT'S TIME TO BEGIN HOSPICE CARE YET." WHICH STATEMENTS SHOULD THE MA MAKE?
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HOSPICE CAN HELP MANAGE YOUR PAIN AND COMFORT DURING THE FINAL MONTHS OF YOUR LIFE
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A MA IS PREPARING TO CALCULATE A PATIENT'S HEART RATE FROM AN EKG TRACING. WHICH METHODS SHOULD THE MA USE FOR THIS CALCULATION?
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DIVIDE 1,500 BY THE NUMBER OF SMALL BOXES BETWEEN TWO R WAVES.
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WHICH TERMS REFERS TO THE RANGE OF FEES CHARGED BY PROVIDERS WHO HAVE SIMILAR TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE AND PRACTICE IN THE SAME GEOGRAPHICAL AREA?
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CUSTOMARY
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A MA is responsible for cleaning the instruments used in a minor surgery. Which of the following is the first step in this process?
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SANITIZATION
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A MA IS PREPARING A PATIENT WHO HAS ANEMIA FOR AN EXAMINATION BY THE PROVIDER. WHICH MANIFESTATIONS SHOULD THE MA EXPECT TO FIND?
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IRREGULAR HEARTBEAT
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A MA MUST INVERT ANTICOAGULANT TUBES TO PREVENT WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING?
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CLOTTING
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WHEN PERFORMING THE PALPATORY METHOD FOR OBTAINING BLOOD PRESSURE, WHICH INDICATES THE LEVEL AT WHICH THE MA SHOULD INFLATE THE CUFF?
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30 mm Hg above the radial pulse cessation
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IN WHICH SCENARIOS SHOULD A MA CHOOSE A CPT MODIFIER?
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FOR SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES APPLIED TO A PROCEDURE PERFORMED BY THE PROVIDER
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A MA is assisting a provider with an abdominal examination. When the provider palpates the major portion of the liver, the assistant should recognize that he is palpating which of the following abdominal quadrants?
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RIGHT UPPER
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A MA IS COLLECTING BLOOD SAMPLES TO MEASURE A PATIENT'S CHOLESTEROL LEVELS. WHICH ACTIONS SHOULD THE MA TAKE BEFORE COLLECTING THE PATIENT'S BLOOD?
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MAKE SURE THE PATIENT DID NOT EAT ANY FOOD FOR THE PAST 12 HOURS
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A MA HAS JUST RECEIVED A DEROGATORY E-MAIL FROM A DISSATISFIED PATIENT. WHAT ACTION SHOULD THE MA TAKE?
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PRINT THE E-MAIL AND MAKE NOTES ABOUT TOPICS TO BE ADDRESSED PRIOR TO FORMULATING A RESPONSE
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WHICH ACTIONS SHOULD THE MA TAKE WHEN OBTAINING THE HEAD CIRCUMFERENCE OF AN INFANT?
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RECORD THE MEASUREMENT TO THE NEAREST 0.6 cm (1/4 in )
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Which routes of administration should a MA use when performing a tuberculin skin test?
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INTRADERMAL
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A MA in an emergency clinic is admitting several patients. The assistant should recognize that the provider should see which of the following patients first?
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AN OLDER ADULT PATIENT WHO HAS DIABETES AND HAS A BLOOD PRESSURE OF 80/42 mm Hg
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A PATIENT REPORTS FEELING DEPRESSED DUE TO THE RECENT LOSS OF A PARTNER. IN WHICH OF THE 5 STAGES OF THE GRIEF PROCESS DOES DEPRESSION PRESENT ITSELF?
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FOURTH
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A MA SHOULD UNDERSTAND THAT THE CHAIN OF CUSTODY FORM IS USED FOR WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING?
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ENSURING THAT A SPECIMEN IS PACKAGED AS DIRECTED
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TO PROVIDE CULTURALLY COMPETENT CARE, WHICH ACTIONS SHOULD A MA TAKE FIRST WHEN ENCOUNTERING PATIENTS?
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EXAMINE PERSONAL RELIGIOUS AND CULTURAL VALUES AND BELIEFS TO IDENTIFY ANY BIASES
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A MA IS APPLYING A TRANSDERMAL PATCH FOR A PATIENT. WHICH ACTIONS SHOULD THE MA TAKE?
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APPLY THE PATCH TO A HAIRLESS AREA OF THE PATIENT'S SKIN
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A MA IS SCHEDULING A PATIENT FOR AN OUTPATIENT PROCEDURE. WHICH ACTIONS SHOULD THE MA TAKE FIRST?
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OBTAIN AN ORAL OR WRITTEN ORDER FROM THE PROVIDER FOR THE PROCEDURE
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A MA IS PREPARING TO DISPOSE OF BANDAGES THAT HAVE BEEN REMOVED FROM A PATIENT'S OPEN WOUND. PER OSHA GUIDELINES, WHICH ACTIONS SHOULD THE MA PLAN TO TAKE?
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PLACE THE BANDAGES IN A RED BIOHAZARD BAG
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A MA WORKS AT AN URGENT CARE CENTER THAT USES OPEN HOURS SCHEDULING. WHICH DESCRIBES THIS FORM OF SCHEDULING?
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PATIENTS ARRIVE AT THEIR CONVENIENCE AND ARE SEEN ON A FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED BASIS
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WHEN REMOVING SUTURES , WHY IS IT IMPORTANT FOR A MA TO PLACE THE REMOVED SUTURES ON A GAUZE PAD?
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TO DETERMINE THE NUMBER OF SUTURES REMOVED
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A PATIENT TELLS A MA THAT HIS PROVIDER'S OFFICE IS INCOMPETENT, AS THERE IS NO IMPROVEMENT IN HIS CONDITION. WHICH IS AN APPROPRIATE RESPONSE FOR THE MA TO MAKE?
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I THINK THAT YOU FEEL THAT YOUR TREATMENT IS NOT EFFECTIVE
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A MA receives a call from a patient requesting a refill for fentanyl patches for chronic pain. Which of the following actions should the assistant take?
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REFER THE PATIENT'S REQUEST TO THE PROVIDER
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A MA IS PERFORMING A 12-LEAD EKG ON A PATIENT. WHICH ELECTRODES SHOULD THE MA PLACE TO THE LEFT OF THE STERNUM AT THE FOURTH INTERCOSTAL SPACE?
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V2
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A MA is cleaning an examination room after assisting a provider with a biopsy. Which of the following actions should the assistant take?
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HOLD SHARPS BY THE BLUNT END TO AVOID A NEEDLESTICK INJURY
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A MA is cleaning countertops and other surfaces after a surgical procedure in a provider's office. Which of the following disinfectants should the assistant use for this purpose?
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A 1:10 BLEACH AND WATER SOLUTION
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A PATIENT IS SEEN IN AN URGENT CARE CENTER FOR A LACERATION TO THE LEFT FOOT. THE PROVIDER EVALUATES THE INJURY, DETERMINES SUTURES ARE NOT NEEDED, APPLIES A DRESSING, AND RELEASES THE PATIENT. WHICH LEVELS OF EXAMINATION SHOULD A MA USE FOR THE PROCEDURAL CODING FOR THIS VISIT?
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PROBLEM-FOCUSED EXAMINATION
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A MA SHOULD INSERT THE NEEDLE AT WHICH ANGLES DURING A VENIPUNCTURE?
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15* ANGLE
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A MA notices that the medical office is not providing personal protective equipment (PPE) for staff. Which of the following regulatory agencies should the assistant contact?
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OSHA
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WHICH ADDITIVES SHOULD BE USED WHEN PERFORMING A CBC?
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EDTA
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A MA IS CHECKING A PATIENT'S HEARING USING THE WEBER TEST. WHICH ACTIONS SHOULD THE MA TAKE?
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ASK THE PATIENT IF HE HEARS THE VIBRATION LOUDER IN ONE EAR THAN THE OTHER
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A MA IS CARING FOR A PATIENT WHO HAS ACTIVE TUBERCULOSIS. WHICH PIECES OF PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) MUST BE USED DURING THE PATIENT'S CARE?
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N95 REPIRATOR
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A MA IS CLASSIFYING SERVICES THAT A PATIENT REQUIRES. THE MA SHOULD IDENTIFY WHICH AS AN ANCILLARY DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE?
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PATHOLOGY
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A MA IS ENTERING PATIENT DATA INTO AN ELECTRONIC MEDICAL RECORD (EMR) SYSTEM. WHICH INFORMATION SHOULD BE ENTERED INTO THE PATIENT DEMOGRAPHICS SECTION OF THE EMR?
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OCCUPATION
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A PATIENT WHO HAS VULVOVAGINAL CANDIDIASIS ASKS A MA FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT HER INFECTION. THE MA SHOULD BEGIN BY EXPLANING THAT CANDIDIASIS IS WHICH TYPES OF INFECTIONS?
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FUNGAL
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WHICH IS A STEP IN THE PROCESS OF SKIN PREPARTION PRIOR TO A SURGIAL PROCEDURE?
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CLEAN THE SURGICAL SITE WITH ANTISEPTIC
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WHICH IS A FORMAL AUTHORIZATION THAT IDENTIFIES AN INDIVIDUAL AS LEGALLY ABLE TO MAKE DECISIONS ON BEHALF OF A PATIENT?
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DURABLE POWER OF ATTORNEY
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A MA OBSERVES A PROVIDER FAILING TO PERFORM HAND HYGIENE BEFORE BEGINING TO REMOVE SUTURES FROM A PATIENT'S HAND. THE PATIENT'S HAND LATER BECOMES INFECTED. THE MA SHOULD IDENTIFY THAT WHICH LEGAL TORTS HAS OCCURED?
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NEGLIGENCE
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WHICH INSTRUCTIONS SHOULD A MA PROVIDE TO A PATIENT REGARDING TRANSDERMAL PATCH USE AND CARE?
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MAKE SURE TO ROTATE PATCH PLACEMENT TO AVOID SKIN IRRITATION
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WHICH ORGANS IS LOCATED IN THE RIGHT UPPER QUADRANT OF THE ABDOMEN?
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GALLBLADDER
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A MA IS PREPARING A PATIENT FOR A PHYSCIAL EXAMINATION & IS HELPING THE PATIENT INTO THE DORSAL RECUMBENT POSITION. THE MA SHOULD IDENTIFY THAT THIS POSITION IS DESCRIBED BY?
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LYING FACE UP. WITH THE LEGS BENT AND FEET FLAT ON THE TABLE
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A MA SHOULD COMPLETE DOCUMENTATION IN A PATIENT'S MEDICAL RECORD AT WHICH TIMES?
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IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING A PROCEDURE
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WHICH STAGES OF THE CARDIAC CYCLE ON AN EKG STRIP REPRESENTS VENTRICULAR DEPOLARIZATION?
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QRS COMPLEX
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A MA IS ASSISTING IN THE TREATMENT OF A PATIENT WHO EXPERIENCED A CHEMICAL BURN. WHICH STEPS SHOULD THE MA TAKE?
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REMOVE ANY CHEMICAL-COVERED CLOTHING
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A MA IS OBSERVING A PATIENT AFTER ADMINISTERING AN ANTIBIOTIC INJECTION. THE PATIENT DEVELOPS AN ITCHY RASH WITH PINKISH, RAISED LESIONS. WHICH TERMS SHOULD THE MA USE WHEN DOCUMENTING THIS FINDING IN THE PATIENT'S MEDICAL RECORD?
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URTICARIA
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A MA is talking with an older adult patient who sustained a foot fracture in a fall. she reports managing most tasks at home well but has difficulty navigating with her crutches and is currently homebound. To which resources should the ma refer the patient?
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MEALS ON WHEELS
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A MA IS REVIEWING THE LABORATORY RESULTS OF A PATIENT WHO HAS THE EPSTEIN-BARR-VIRUS . THE MA SHOULD IDENTIFY THAT THIS MICRO-ORGANISM CAN CAUSE WHICH CONDITION?
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MONONUCLEOSIS
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A PATIENT REPORTS GETTING A BILL THAT INCLUDES SERVICES SHE DID NOT RECIEVE. WHICH ACTIONS SHOULD A MA TAKE TO RECONCILE THESE CHARGES?
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REVIEW THAT DAY'S ENCOUNTER FORMS TO DETERMINE IF ANOTHER PATIENT RECIEVED THE SERVICES
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A MA IS COLLECTING A URINE SPECIMEN FROM A PATIENT FOR A DRUG SCREENING. WHICH ACTIONS SHOULD THE ASSISTANT TAKE TO ADHERE TO THE CHAIN OF CUSTODY FOR THIS SPECIMEN?
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SEND THE SPECIMEN ON THE TESTING LABORATORY ON THE SAME DAY AS THE COLLECTION
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A MA IS PREPARING TO USE A GLUCOMETER TO MEASURE A PATIENT'S BLOOD GLUCOSE LEVEL. WHICH ACTIONS SHOULD MA TAKE?
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OBTAIN THE BLOOD SAMPLE AFTER INSERTING THE TEST STRIP INTO THE GLUCOMETER
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WHEN ASSIGNING A CPT CODE, WHICH IS THE PURPOSE OF A MODIFER?
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PROVIDES ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OR CIRCUMSTANCES FOR A PROCEDURE
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A MA IS PREPARING STERILIZATION FOR HEMOSTATS BEFORE AN INVASIVE PROCEDURE. WHICH TECHNIQUES SHOULD THE MA USE?
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AUTOCLAVE
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WHEN PREPARING A PATIENT FOR HOLTER MONITORING, WHICH ACTIONS SHOULD THE MA TAKE?
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VIGOROUSLY DRY THE PATIENT'S SKIN PRIOR TO ELECTRODE PLACEMENT
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WHICH TASKS IS WITHIN THE SCOPE OF PRACTICE FOR A MA IN CLINICAL SETTING?
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REMOVING SUTURES FROM A HEALING LACERATION
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A MA RECIEVES A CALL FROM A PATIENT OF A CHILD WHO HAS POSSIBLY INGESTED A HOUSEHOLD CLEANER. WHICH ACTIONS SHOULD THE MA TAKE?
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CONTACT THE LOCAL POISON CONTROL CENTER
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A MA DISCOVERS AN UNIDENTIFABLE LIQUID ON THE FLOOR OF ONE OF THE CLINIC'S TREATMENT ROOMS. WHICH MATERIALS SHOULD THE MA USE TO REMOVE & DISPOSE OF THE LIQUID?
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A CLEAN-UP KIT
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WHICH TECHNIQUES SHOULD A MA USE TO PUT A 7 YEAR OLD CHILD AT EASE PRIOR TO ADMINISTERING AN INJECTION?
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EXPLAIN THE PROCEDURE TO THE CHILD IN SIMPLE STEPS
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WHEN PERFORMING DIAGNOSTIC CODING, HOW MANY CHARACTERS ARE USED TO PROVIDE THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF SPECIFICITY WITH AN ICD-10-CM CODE?
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7 CHARACTERS
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THE PROVIDER ORDERS THE MA TO PREPARE A TABLESPOON OF MEDICATION FOR A PATIENT. HOW MANY MILLILTERS OF MEDICATION SHOULD THE MA DRAW UP?
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15 ML
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ACCORDING TO OSHA GUIDELINES A MA SHOULD DISPOSE OF BLOOD-SOILED GAUZE DRESSINGS IN WHICH FOLLOWING?
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RED BIOHAZARD BAG
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A MA IS SPEAKING WITH A PATIENT WHO HAS SEASONAL ALLERGIES. WHICH HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS SHOULD THE MA IDENTIFY AS BEING ABLE TO MAKE A DIAGNOSIS AND INITIATE THE NECESSARY TREATMENT?
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PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
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WHICH BODY SYSTEMS SHOULD BE EVALUATED FOR A DIAGNOSIS OF PYLORIC STENOSIS?
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GASTROINTESTINAL
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A MA AT A FACILITY RECIEVES A CALL FROM A PATIENT WHO IS REQUESTING THE TOTAL COST OF A SURGICAL PROCEDURE. WHICH IS AN APPROPRIATE RESPONSE BY THE MA ?
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PROVIDE THE PATIENT WITH AN ESTIMATED COST FOR THE PROCEDURE
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A MA IS REINFORCING TEACHING WITH A PATIENT ABOUT LIFESTYLE MODIFICATIONS TO HELP REGULATE HIS HYPERTENSION. WHICH STATMENTS BY THE PATIENT INDICAITES AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE TEACHING?
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I ONLY SMOKE A HALF A PACK EACH DAY. SO ILL JUST CUT IT OUT COMPLETELY
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WHICH IS A CLIA-WAIVED LABORATORY TEST?
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HUMAN CHORIONIC GONADOTROPIN (HCG) TEST
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A MA SHOULD RECOGNIZE WHICH BLOOD PRESSURE READINGS AS INDICATIVE OF AN ADULT PATIENT WHOSE BLOOD PRESSURE LEVEL IS CLASSIFIED AS ELEVATED?
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128/78 mm Hg
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A MA IS COLLECTING MULTIPLE BLOOD SAMPLES FROMA PATIENT. WHICH VACUUM TUBES SHOULD THE MA FILL FIRST?
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YELLOW (BLOOD CULTURE)
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A MA IS REVIEWING A PROVIDER'S INSTRUCTIONS AS THE PATIENT IS PREPARING TO LEAVE THE OFFICE. THE PROVIDER RECOMMENDS THAT THE PATIENT PURCHASE AN OVER-THE COUNTER ANTITUSSIVE, BUT THE PATIENT TELLS THE MA THAT SHE DOES NOT KNOW WHAT AN ANTITUSSIVE IS. WHICH RESPONSES SHOULD THE MA MAKE?
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IT IS A MEDICATION THAT SUPPRESSES THE COUGH REFLEX
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A MA IS PERFORMING HAND HYGIENE USING AN ALCOHOL -BASED HAND RUB. THE MA SHOULD RECOGNIZE THAT WHICH INFORMATION ABOUT ALCOHOL-BASED HAND RUBS IS CORRECT?
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ALCOHOL-BASED HAND RUB SHOULD BE APPLIED TO ONE HAND AND THEN RUBBED BETWEEN BOTH HANDS
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A MA IS ASKED TO ASSIST A PROVIDER WITH AN ORTHOPEDIC EXAMINATION. WHICH INSTRUMENTS SHOULD THE MA PREPARE FOR THE EXAMINATION?
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GONIOMETER
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WHICH MEDICAL RECORD DOCUMENTATION TEMPLATES IS ORGANIZED BY THE ENTITY THAT SUPPLIED THE DATA?
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SOURCE-ORIENTED
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WHICH TYPES OF APPOINTMENT SYSTEMS ALLOWS FLEXIBILITY TO ALLOW FOR THE MOST CONSISTENT PATIENT FLOW?
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WAVE SCHEDULING
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WHICH EKG ARTIFACTS IS CAUSED BY A DISCONNECTED ELECTRODE AND RESULTS IN THE TRACING GOING INTO THE MARGINS OF THE PAPER?
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INTERRUPTED BASELINE
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WHICH ACTIONS SHOULD A MA TAKE TO VERIFY THE QUALITY OF VENIPUNTURE SUPPLIES BEFORE BEGINNING A BLOOD DRAW?
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INSPECT THE INTEGRITY OF THE NEEDLE'S SEAL
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WHICH LOCATIONS SHOULD A MA PLACE THE ELECTRODE FOR LEAD V4?
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THE 5TH INTERCOSTAL SPACE. LEFT MIDCLAVICULAR LINE
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A PATIENT ARRIVES AT THE CLINIC W/ A TICK BITE ON HIS LEG. THE PROVIDER ASKS A MA TO HELP REMOVE THE TICK. WHICH ACTIONS SHOULD THE MA TAKE?
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USE TWEEZERS TO PULL THE TICK AWAY FROM THE SKIN SLOWLY
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A MA IS REPORTING A PATIENT FALL THAT OCCURED IN THE FRONT LOBBY OF THE CLINIC. WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE MA PREPARING AN INCIDENT REPORT?
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TO AVOID FUTURE REOCCURRENCES
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A MA IS PREPARING A PATIENT FOR A PROCEDURE TO HAVE A MOLE EXCISED. WHICH ACTION SHOULD THE MA TAKE?
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CLEANSE THE SITE W/ SURGICAL SOAP & AN ANTISEPTIC
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A MA IS PREPARING THE ROOM FOR A PATIENT'S GENERAL PHYSICAL EXAMINATION. THE MA SHOULD RECOGNIZE THAT WHICH INSTRUMENTS SHOULD BE AVAILABLE TO THE PROVIDER FOR THE EXAMINATION?
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OTOSCOPE
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A MA IS REVIEWING THE MEDICAL HISTORY OF A PATIENT WHO REGULARLY COMES INTO CONTACT W/ COAL & WOOD DUST. THE MA SHOULD RECOGNIZE THAT THIS PATIENT IS AT AN INCREASED RISK FOR DEVELOPING WHICH DISORDERS?
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EMPHYSEMA
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WHEN PERFORMING A FIRST AID PROCEDURE TO CONTROL BLEEDING OF A WOUND. WHICH ACTIONS SHOULD A MA TAKE?
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APPLY LAYERS OF STERILE GAUZE
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A MA IS CHECKING A PATIENT'S HEARING USING THE RINNE TEST. WHICH ACTIONS SHOULD THE MA TAKE?
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ASK THE PATIENT TO RAISE HIS HAND WHEN HE NO LONGER HEARS ANY SOUND
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A MA IS WITNESSING A PATIENT SIGN AN INFORMED CONSENT FORM. WHICH IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE MA ACTING AS A WITNESS?
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VALIDATE THE PATIENT'S SIGNATURE
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A MA IS REVIEWING A MEDICARE CLAIM DENIAL. THE MA DETERMINES THAT THERE ARE CHARGES THAT EXCEED THE USUAL, CUSTOMARY, & RESONABLE FEES. WHICH ACTIONS SHOULD THE MA TAKE?
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ADJUST THE PATIENT'S ACCOUNT TO REFLECT NO UNPAID CHARGES & WRITE OFF THE BALANCE
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A MA IS REVIEWING THE PROGRESS NOTES OF A PATIENT'S RECORD THAT USES THE SOAP FORMAT. WHICH WOULD THE MA FIND IN THE ASSESSMENT SECTION?
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DIAGNOSIS
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A MA IS PROVIDING INSTRUCTION TO A PATIENT ON HOW TO TAKE AN EXTENDED-RELEASE MEDICATION PO. WHICH STATEMENTS MADE BY THE PATIENT INDICATES A NEED FOR FURTHER TEACHING?
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I CAN CRUSH OR CHEW THE PILL IF IT IS TOO HARD FOR ME TO SWALLOW
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A MA IS EDUCATING AN OLDER ADULT PATIENT ON WOUND CARE. WHICH SHOULD THE MA DO TO ENSURE PATIENT UNDERSTANDING?
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HAVE THE PATIENT REPEAT INFORMATION
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A MA IS REINFORCING TEACHING W/ A PATIENT WHO IS GOING HOME AFTER HAVING EXTENSIVE SUTURING TO A LACERATION. WHICH INSTRUCTIONS SHOULD THE MA INCLUDE?
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BE SURE TO CALL YOUR PROVIDER IF YOU HAVE A FEVER OVER 100 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT
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A MA IS ASSISTING W/ THE EXAMINATION OF AN OLDER PATIENT WHO HAS A CURVATURE OF THE THORACIC SPINE. WHICH TERMS SHOULD THE MA USE WHEN DOCUMENTING THIS FINDING IN THE PATIENT'S MEDICAL RECORD?
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KYPHOSIS
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WHERE SHOULD A MA PLACE THE ELECTRODE FOR LEAD V5?
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ON THE LEFT ANTERIOR AXILLARY LINE, HORIZONTAL TO V4
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A MA IS CARING FOR A PATIENT WHO HAS COME IN CONTACT W/ CONCRETE DEBRIS. UPON INSPECTION OF THE EYE, THE MA SEES DEBRIS ON THE SURFACE OF THE SCLERA. WHICH ACTIONS SHOULD THE MA TAKE?
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IRRIGATE THE EYE STARTING AT THE INNER CANTHUS & FLOWING TO THE OUTER CANTHUS
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A MA IS PREPARING TO DRAW VENOUS BLOOD SAMPLES. THE MA IS REQUIRED BY OSHA REGULATIONS TO WEAR WHICH PIECES OF PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT WHILE PERFORMING THIS PROCEDURE?
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GLOVES
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WHICH SHOULD A MA IDENTIFY AS THE PURPOSE OF A CATEGORY II CODE IN PROCEDURAL CODING?
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TRACKS PROVIDER PERFORMANCE MEASURES
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WHICH METHODS IS USED TO NOTIFY A PROVIDER OF THE DENIAL OF A CLAIM BY AN INSURANCE CARRIER?
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REMITTANCE ADVICE
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WHICH ACTIONS SHOULD A MA TAKE WHEN PERFORMING ASEPTIC HAND WASHING?
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TURN OFF THE FAUCET W/ A PAPER TOWEL
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A MA IS ADMINISTERING COUGH SYRUP TO A PATIENT. WHICH ACTIONS SHOULD THE MA TAKE?
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VIEW THE MEDICATION CUP AT EYE LEVEL WHEN POURING
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A PROVIDER ASKS A MA TO REINFORCE TEACHING W/ A PATIENT ABOUT HER NEW DIAGNOSIS. WHICH ACTIONS SHOULD THE MA TAKE?
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DOCUMENT THE PATIENT'S RESPONSE TO THE TEACHING
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A MA is measuring the vital signs of an adult patient. The assistant should identify which of the following blood pressure readings as stage 2 hypertension?
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150/95 mm Hg
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A MA IS PREPARING A PATIENT FOR WEARING A HOLTER MONITOR. WHICH INSTRUCTIONS SHOULD MA INCLUDE?
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YOU SHOULD AVOID USING AN ELECTRIC BLANKET DURING MONITORING
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A MA needs to remove all living micro-organisms from a contaminated towel clamp. Which of the following methods should the assistant use to cleanse this instrument?
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STERILIZATION
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A MA IS AN ACUTE CARE FACILITY IS CHECKING IN A PATIENT WHO HAS A DEEP LACERATION. THE PATIENT TELLS THE MA THAT HE CANNOT ACCEPT BLOOD TRANSFUSIONS DUE TO HIS RELIGIOUS BELIEFS. WHICH ACTIONS SHOULD THE MA TAKE?
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DOCUMENT THE STATEMENT IN THE PATIENT CHART
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A MA IS PREPARING A PATIENT WHO HAS INTERMITTENT PERIPHERAL CYANOSIS FOR AN EXAMINATION BY THE PROVIDER . THE MA SHOULD UNDERSTAND THAT HEALTHY PERFUSION OF THE HAND & FEET DEPENDS ON ADEQUATE INTERACTION BETWEEN WHICH 2 BODY SYSTEMS?
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CIRCULATORY & RESPIRATORY
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A MA IS CHECKING A PATIENT OUT OF THE CLINIC. IN WHICH DOCUMENTS SHOULD THE MA LOCATE INFORMATION ABOUT PROVIDER REFERRALS OR FOLLOW-UP APPOINTMENT REQUESTS FOR THE PATIENT?
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ENCOUNTER FORM
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When informed consent is required for a procedure, which of the following steps should occur prior to the patient signing the form?
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THE PROVIDER SHOULD REVIEW ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURES W/ THE PATIENT
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A MA is discussing information with a patient about a new medication that the provider prescribed. Which of the following actions should the assistant take?
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REINFORCE TEACHING ABOUT THE FREQUENCY OF MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION
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A MA IS COLLECTING DATA FROM A PATIENT WHO IS EXPERIENCING HEATSTROKE. WHICH MANIFESTATIONS SHOULD THE MA EXPECT TO FIND ?
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HOT SKIN
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A PROVIDER IS PERFORMING A ROUTINE RECTAL EXAMINATION ON A PATIENT. WHICH SHOULD THE MA HAVE AVAILABLE DURING THE EXAMINATION?
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LUBRICATING JELLY
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A PATIENT IS ENTITLED TO WHICH MEDICAL RECORDS?
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LIST OF MEDICATIONS W/ DIAGNOSIS
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WHEN ASSISTING A PROVIDER W/ A VAGINAL EXAMINATION & PAPANICOLAOU (PAP) TEST. A MA SHOULD IDENTIFY WHICH INSTRUMENTS IS NECESSARY?
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CYTOBRUSH
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A MA IS MONITORING A PATIENT DURING A STRESS TEST . THE PATIENT BECOMES INCREASINGLY SHORT OF BREATH & TACHYCARDIC. ABNORMALITIES APPEAR IN HIS EKG RHYTHM. WHICH ACTIONS SHOULD THE MA TAKE FIRST?
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DISCONTINUE THE TEST
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WHICH ACTIONS SHOULD THE MA TAKE TO A SAFEGUARD A PATIENT'S PROTECTED HEALTH INFORMATION?
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LOG OFF COMPUTERS WHEN NOT IN USE
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A patient at an urgent care facility reports that she vomited and saw blood in the vomitus. Which of the following terms should a medical assistant use to document the patient's report?
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HEMATEMESIS
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A MA IS MAKING A NEW SIGN-IN SHEET FOR THE PATIENTS WHO HAVE APPOINTMENTS THAT DAY. WHICH INFORMATION SHOULD THE SIGN-IN SHEET INCLUDE?
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PROVIDER'S NAME
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A PATIENT CONTACTS THE FACILITY TO REPORT A BURN INJURY TO HER RIGHT ARM. A MA SHOULD IDENTIFY WHICH PIECES OF INFORMATION AS NECESSARY WHEN SCREENING FOR A POSSIBLE EMERGANCY SITUATION?
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THE CAUSE OF THE PATIENT'S BURN
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A MA IS MEASURING A PATIENT'S BLOOD PRESSURE W/ AN ANEROID SPHYGMOMANOMETER & A STETHOSCOPE. WHICH ACTIONS SHOULD THE MA TAKE?
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MAKE SURE THE MIDPOINT OF THE PATIENT'S ARM IS AT THE LEVEL OF THE PATIENT'S HEART
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WHICH TERMS DESCRIBES THE BODY'S INTERNAL ADAPTATION & CHANGE TO KEEP BODY FUNCTIONS IN BALANCE?
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HOMEOSTASIS
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A MA IS PREPARING TO SANITIZE CONTAMINED EQUIPMENT. WHICH PIECES OF EQUIPMENT CAN A MA SANITIZE & REUSE WITHOUT NEEDING TO DISINFECT OR STERILIZE IT?
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OTOSCOPE
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A MA is composing business correspondence using the simplified letter style. Which of the following features should the assistant use?
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A SUBJECT LINE IN ALL CAPTIAL LETTERS
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When unloading an autoclave machine, a medical assistant notices spots on the instruments. The assistant should recognize that this is the result of which of the following?
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MINERAL DEPOSITS FROM TAP WATER
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A MA IS ADDING INFORMATION TO A PATIENT'S COMPUTERIZED PROBLEM-ORIENTED MEDICAL RECORD (POMR) INTO WHICH SECTIONS OF THE POMR SHOULD THE MA ENTER THE PATIENT'S HEALTH HISTORY & LABORATORY RESULTS?
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DATABASE
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A MA IS PREPARING A CMS-1500 INSURANCE CLAIM FORM FOR A PATIENT WHO WAS TREATED FOR A BURN INJURY. WHICH PIECES OF INFORMATION IS REQUIRED ON THE FORM?
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CURRENT PROCEDURAL TERMINOLOGY CODE
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A MA IS DRAWING 5 BLOOD COLLECTION TUBES. WHEN SHOULD THE MA RELASE THE TOURNIQUET ?
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WITHIN 1 MIN OF APPLICATION
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A MA IS REVIEWING DISCHARGE INFORMATION W/ A PATIENT WHO IS POSTOPERATIVE FOLLOWING CRYOSURGERY TO THE CERVIX. WHICH STATEMENTS SHOULD THE MA INCLUDE?
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YOU MAY EXPERIENCE A WATERY DISCHARGE FOR UP TO 1 WEEK AFTER YOUR PROCEDURE
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WHICH POSITIONS SHOULD A MA PLACE AN 18-MONTH OLD WHEN ADMINISTERING EAR DROPS TO THE RIGHT EAR?
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RIGHT EAR FACING UP W/ THE EARLOBE PULLED DOWN & BACK
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A MA IS OBTAINING INFORMATION FOR A PATIENT'S MEDICAL HISTORY & PHYSICAL EXAM. THE PATIENT REPORTS INTERMITTENT EPISODES OF RINGING IN HIS EARS. WHICH TERMS SHOULD THE MA USE WHEN DOCUMENTING THIS FINDING IN THE PATIENT'S MEDICAL RECORD?
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TINNITUS
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A MA IS TO USE THE SNELLEN CHART TO TEST AN ADULT PATIENT VISUAL ACUITY. THE MA SHOULD INSTRUCT THE PATIENT TO STAND WHICH DISTANCES AWAY?
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20 FEET
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A PULSE OXIMETER CAN REGISTER AN ARTIFICIALLY LOW OXYGEN SATURATION MEASUREMENT FOR A PATIENT WHO HAS WHICH CONDITIONS?
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COLD FINGERS
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A PROVIDER REQUESTS A MA TO INITIATE A REFERRAL FOR A PATIENT TO A MENTAL HEALTH FACILITY. WHICH PIECES OF INFORMATION IS REQUIRED FOR THE MA TO INCLUDE IN THE INITIAL REFERRAL?
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DIAGNOSIS
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A PROVIDER ASKS A MA TO ADMINISTER OXYGEN TO A PATIENT WHO IS EXPERIENCING RESPIRATORY DISTRESS. WHICH ACTIONS SHOULD THE TAKE?
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INSERT THE TIPS OF THE CANNULA INTO THE PATIENT NOSTRILS
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WHICH LABORATORY VALUES SHOULD A MA IMMEDIATELY REPORT TO A PATIENT'S PROVIDER?
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BLOOD GLUCOSE 500 mg/dL
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A MA IS PREPARING TO APPLY OINTMENT TO SEVERAL ABRASIONS ON A PATIENT'S LEG. WHICH SUPPLIES SHOULD THE MA USE TO REMOVE THE MEDICATION FROM THE JAR?
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A TONGUE BLADE
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A MA is examining the skin on a patient's forearm where the patient reports developing a rash. The assistant notes multiple solid elevations that are less than 0.5 cm (0.2 in) in diameter. Which of the following terms should he use to document his observations in the patient's medical record?
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PAPULES
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WHEN SPEAKING WITH PATIENT WHO HAS MODERATE HEARING LOSS & READS LIPS. WHICH ACTIONS SHOULD THE MA TAKE TO AID IN COMMUNICATION W/ THE PATIENT?
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USE HAND GESTURES
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A MA IS CARING FOR A PATIENT WHO HAS A BODY MASS INDEX (BMI) OF 23. THIS PATIENT SHOULD BE CATEGORIZED AS WHICH ?
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NORMAL WEIGHT
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WHICH TYPES OF WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE CAN BE SIGNED BY A MA?
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A NOTIFICATION LETTER TO A PATIENT ABOUT SURGERY ARRANGEMENTS
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A MA IS PREPARING A PATIENT FOR A PHYSICAL EXAMINATION WHEN HE NOTICES THAT THE PATIENT'S EYES ARE MOVING BACK & FORTH IN A CONSTANT, INVOLUNTARY MANNER. WHICH TERMS SHOULD THE MA USE WHEN DOCUMENTING THIS FINDING IN THE PATIENT'S MEDIAL RECORD?
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NYSTAGMUS
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CC
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Chief Complaint
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Segment
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Line between two wave forms
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P-wave
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Atrial Depolarization
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How many 1mm boxes are in a 6 second Rythm strip?
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30 one millimeter boxes
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The SA node represents which waveform on the ekg?
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Only the P-wave
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What is the reading you can get from the RR interval?
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Ventricular Pulse
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What is the primary stage of Hemolisis?
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Vascular phase and platelet phase together
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What is Electophoresis?
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Analyzation of the chemical components of blood e.g. hemoglobin, serum, urinem cerebrospinal fluid based on electrical charge.
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Positive testing for occult blood in a stool sample turn which color?
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Turns Blue on a positive test for occult blood in feces.
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The stages of Hemostasis:
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1. Vascular 2. Platelet Phase 3. Coagulation Phase 4. Fibronolysis
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Blood Vessels
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Aorta, arteries, arterioles, capillaries, venues, veins, superior and inferior vena cavae.
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Outer connective tissue layer of a blood vessel
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Tunica adventitia
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Inner endothelial tissue layer of a blood vessel
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Tunica Intima
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The inner smooth layer of a blood vessel
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Tunica media
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The standards of right and wrong in a medical setting
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Code of Ethics
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What do you find in capillaries?
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A mixture of venous and arterial blood is found
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The average adult has how many liters of blood?
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5-6 liters
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What is the percentage of water in blood?
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92%
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Percentage of plasma in blood
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55%
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Percentage of Formed Elements in the blood
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45%
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99% of formed elements in blood
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RBC's or Erythrocytes
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Where you find Hemoglobin
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RBC's
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Where do all blood cells originate?
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Bone Marrow
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How many RBC's per microliter of blood
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4.2-6.2 million
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What is the second most numerous WBC?
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Lymphocyte with 20-40%
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Their numbers increase in intracellular infections and TB
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Monocytes
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Their numbers increase in bacterial infections and often are first on scene
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Neutrophils
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These WBC's play an important role in viral infection as well as in immunity.
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Lymphocytes
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Number of leukocytes for average adult per micrometer
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5000-10000
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Leukopenia
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Decrease in WBC's seen with viral infection and leukemia
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Comprises 3-8% of wbc or leukocytes
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Monocytes
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Largest in size of the leukocytes
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Monocytes
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Carries Histamine
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Basophil
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Injury to a blood vessel that causes it to constrict, slowing the clot of blood
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Cascular phase of hemostasis
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Preferred site for venipuncture
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Antecubital fossa
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Test used to evaluate the intrinsic pathway and monitor heparin therapy
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APTT also know as PTT
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Test used to evaluate the extrinsic pathway and also used to monitor warfarin therapy
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PT
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Fibrinolysis
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Breakdown and removal of a clot
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Converts the temorary platelet plug into a stable fibrin clot
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Coagulation phase
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2nd choice vein for venipuncture most often the only one palpatable in an obese pt
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Cephalic vein
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Antiseptics used in Phlebodtomy
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70% isopropyl alcohol pads most common, provolone iodine for bc, s and chlorhexidine gluconate for patients that are allergic to betadine/ iodine
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Length of needle commonly used in venipuncture
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1 ince (up to 1.5")
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Guage of needle that can cause hemolysis
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Smaller than 23 guage
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Average gauge of needle used for drawing blood
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21-22
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3 skills of the phlebotomist
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social, clerical, technical
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Analytical errors during collection of blood
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extended tourniquet time, hemolysis, wrong order of draw, failure to invert tubes, faulty technique under filling tubes
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Analytical errors before collection of blood
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Patient misidentification, improper time, wrong tube, not fasting, exercise (cortisol levels), PT posture, poor coordination with other treatments, improper side prep, medication interference
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Analytical errors after blood collection
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Failure to separate serum from cell (glycolisis), improper use of serum separator (not inverting tubes or not spinning tubes) delays in processing, exposure to light, improper storage conditions, dimming clots
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Fistula
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Permanent surgical connection between an artery and a vein, never used for venipuncture
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Edima
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Accumulation of fluid in tissue
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Thrombophlebitis
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Inflammation of a vein with a clot formation
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Explanation of Hemoconcentration
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The increase in proportion of formed elements to plasma caused by leaving on the tourniquet for more than two minutes
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Consequence of insufficient pressure applied after withdrawal of needle
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Thrombus
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additives in green top tube
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heparin, sodium, litium, ammonium
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Why is the green top tube never used for hematology
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Green tops additive heparin interferes with the Wright's stained blood test
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Common tests for the lifht blue sodium citrate tube
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Coagulation studies, PT (extrinsic, warfarin) APTT, PTT (intrinsic, heparin) TT, BT, FDP
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Common tests for the lavendar edta tube
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CBC, differential or diff., ESR, sickle cell screening
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Common tests for this color tube are chemistry tests performed on plasuma such as Ammonia, carboxyhemoglobin and STAT electrolytes
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Green top tube (heparin) Tests
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How long does it take for blood to clot by normal coagulation process in the red top tube?
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30-60 mins
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The primary purpose is to provide reliable data about a patients health status by ensuring the accuracy of a test while detecting and eliminating error
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What is quality control
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Common test for the red topped tube
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Serum chemistry tests, serology tests, blood bank (glass only)
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Order of draw for cappilary specimens
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lavender first, then tubes with other additives, then tubes with out additives
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Antiseptic not used on a dermal puncture site
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Betadine (because it interferes with several tests like bilirubin, uric acid, phosphorus and potassium
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For which procedure would you warm the site for a minimum of 3-4 minutes to increase blood flow?
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dermal punctures (heel sticks)
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Which are the preferred sites for dermal punctures
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the distal segment of the third or fourth finger of the non-dominant hand
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heel sticks are performed on which patients?
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infants less than 1 year old
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Where on the foot is the dermal puncture made on patients less than a year old
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the medial and lateral areas of the plantar surface of the foot
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dermal puncture is made in
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the fleshy portion of the finger slightly to the side of the center perpendicular to the lines of the fingerprints
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What will occur if you puncture the heel too deep? more than 2 mm
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osteomyalitis
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What are the identification requirements for blood bank
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Pt's full name and DOB, hospital id # or ssn for outpatient, date and time of collection as well as the phlebotomist's initials
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This section of the lab uses serum to analyze the presence
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Serology (immunology) Section
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When checking for hormones in urine when do you collect the urine sample
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first voiding in the morning
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Which urine specimen provides the clearest, most accurate results?
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Clean catch midstream specimen
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Which urine sample requires aseptic technique?
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Clean catch specimen
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Examination of urine consists of
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physical, chemical, microscopic
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Physical examination of urine consists of
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colume (adequate for testing, observing color and appearance, odor, specific gravity
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What amount of urine must you have to be sufficient for analysis?
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25ml
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What is the normal range of specific gravity of random collection
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1.005-1.030
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normal range of specific gravity of urine in adults with normal diet and fluid intake
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1.015-1.025
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Microscopic examination of urine requires this amount
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10-15ml
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Urine Specific gravity
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The ratio of weight of a given colume of urine to the weight of the same volume of distilled water at a constant temperature
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Glycosuria
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presence of glucose in the urine
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Symptoms of patients with diabetes mellitus
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glycosuria, polyuria, and thirst
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A urine pH of what is considered neutral?
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7.0 pH
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the copper reaction test is used for what?
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screening for glucose in urine
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The presence of leukocytes in urine is an indicator for what?
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bacteruria or UTI
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Urine Screening for UCG or HCG
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Pregnancy Test
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HIPPA is for?
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Patient Confidentiality
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The four elements of Negligence
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Duty, duty of care, derelict= breach of duty of care, direct cause, damage
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Tort
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Wrongful act that results in injury to one person to another
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Examples of Tort
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Battery, invasion of privacy, defamation of character
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Defamation of character by written statement is considered
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libel
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Consists of injury to another person's reputation , name or character through spoken (slander) or written (libel)
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Defamation of character
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unpriveleged touching
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Battery
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The release of medical records with out the patient's knowledge or permission
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Invasion of privacy
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Good Samaritan Law
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Rendering first aid within the scope of knowledge by a health care worker with out fear of being sued for negligence
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Hypothalamus
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regulates and maintains body temperature
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Functions necessary for life
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heart function, blood pressure, respiration, temperature
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Rectal Temperature range in celsius
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37.0 -38.1 C
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Oral temperature range in Fahrenheit
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97.6-99.6 F
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Axillary temperature range in celsius
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35.9-37.0C
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Tympanic temperature range in F and C
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98.6 F and 37C
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Intermittent fever
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Fluctuating fever that returns to or below the baseline then rises again
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Remittent Fever
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Fluctuating, remains elevated and does not return to baseline
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Continuous Fever
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remains constant above baseline, does not flucuate
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Rectal temperature is not taken from the following patients
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Patients with heart disease
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WHen taking axillary temerature how long should it be taken
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5-10 mins or as required by office policy
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Pulse is taken where and how long
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radial for 30sec x2, if tachy or brady take it 1 minute
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Explain blood pressure
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measurement of amount of force blood excertes on peripheral artery walls
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BP cuffs too short and narrow can give false reading of what?
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Hypertension
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Taking BP hearing two consecutive beats gives which reading
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Systolic
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Patient laying on back with knees flexed, soles of feet on bed
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Dorsal recumbant
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This position is used to promote drainage or ease of breathing
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Fowler's
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This position is used for examination of the pelvic organs
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Dorsal Lithotomy
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Prone position is used for
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used to examine back and spine
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patient lays on his/her stomach with head turned to one side for comfort
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prone position
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Patient in on left side with the right knee flexed against abdomen
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Sim's position
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Patients with leg injuries or arthritis can not assume this position
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Sim's position
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This position is usually used for taking rectal temperature
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Sim's position
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This position is usually used for rectal or vaginal examination
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Knee Chest
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This position is used for surgical procedures of pelvic abdomen and also for shock treatment
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Trendelenburg
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Never leave the patient alone in the room when he/she is in this position
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Knee Chest
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This position is used for surgical procedures of pelvic and abdomen and also for shock treatment
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Trendelenburg
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If skin or eyes come in contact with chemicals wash area with water for ?
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5 minutes
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MSDS
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Material Safety Data Sheet
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What are the symptoms of shock
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plale cold clammy skin, blank stare, rapid weak pulse, fast shallow breathing
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First aid for shock
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Open airway, call assistance, position head lower, control bleed if any, keep warm
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Modes of transmission
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contact (direct or indirect) droplet, airborne, common vehicle, vector
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What is the least expensive and most available disinfectant for surfaces
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1:10 bleach solution
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Define surgical asepsis
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All microbial life, pathogen and non pathogens are destroyed
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What is used at 250-254F, 15 pounds of pressure for 20-40 minutes
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Autoclave
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Used for instruments that easily corrode
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dry heat sterilization
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What is the most important means of preventing the spread of infections?
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Handwashing
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PPE includes?
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mask, goggles, face shields, respirator
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What defines standard precautions?
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All patients are presumed to be infective for blood borne pathogens
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This is an infection control method designed to prevent direct contact with blood or other body fluids
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Standard precautions
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This replaces universal precautions and body substance isolation
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Standard precautions
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Don gloves, face shields if danger of splashing, dispose of all needles with out recappiong into the sharps container
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Standard Precautions
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This is the second tier of precautions used when patient is contagious
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Transmission based precautions
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Define contact precautions
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Reducing the risk of transmission of microorganisms direct or indirect
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Special air handling and ventilation are required to prevent
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Airborne diseases under Airborne Precautions
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This is an emerging and important problem in the health care field
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Latex Sensitivity
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Every health care worker with this latex allergy should wear this
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Medical alert bracelet
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po
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Per oral
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pr
answer
Per rectum/suppository
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sl
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sublingual under tongue
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IM
answer
Intramuscular
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SQ
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Subcutaneous
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qd
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every day
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bid
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twice a day
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tid
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three times a day
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qid
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four times a day
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pc
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post consumption/ after a meal
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qhs
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each night or at bed time
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prn
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as necessary or when needed
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sig
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from the latin, let it be labeled
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The inner most layer of the heart
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endocardium
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a muscular hollow organ located in thoracic cavity between lungs
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the heart
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actually the inner visceral layer of the pericardium
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Epicardium
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the sac containing the heart
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pericardium
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serous fluid
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prevents friction as the heart beats
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recieves deoxygenated blood returning to the heart from the body
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Right Atrium
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recieves deoxygenated blood from the right atrium which it pumps to the lungs throguh the pumonary artery
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Right Ventricle
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receives oxygenated blood from the left atrium and pumps it to the body thru the aorta
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Left Ventricle
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The av valves
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Tricuspid and Mitral (bicuspid ) valves
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The Semilunar valves
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Aortic and pulmonic
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Valve located between the left atrium and the left ventricle
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Mitral or bicuspid
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Valve lovated between the right ventricle and the pulmonary trunk
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pulmonic valve
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heart sounds produced by closure of the valves
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murmors
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caused by diseases of the valves or other structural abnormalities
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Murmors
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First heart sound due to the closure of the mitral and tricuspid valves
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S1 in the upper chambers or the atria
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S2 in the ventricles
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second heart sound due to the closure of the aortic and pulmonic valves
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arteries supplying the heart
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right and left coronary from the aorta
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Arteries supplying the heart
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right and left coronary from the aorta
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The ans or autonomic nervous system is subdvided into
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sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system
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The SP or sympathetic nervous system affects
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both, the atria and the ventricles by increasing heart rate conduction and irritability
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The pns or parasympathetic nervous system affects
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atria only by decreasing heart rate, conduction and irritability
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Automaticity
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ability of the cardiac cells to initiate own electrical impulses without outside stimulation
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Excitability or irritability
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ability of cardiac cells to respond to external stimulus
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Contractility
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ability of cardiac cells to shorten (muscle contraction) in response to electrical stimulus
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Digitalis, dopamine, epinephrine
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Drugs that increase the contractility of the heart
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Results in myocardial relaxation
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repolarization
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Consists of anterior, middle and posterior divisions that distribute electrical impulses by SA to AV node
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Internodal pathway
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This fires at 20-40 bpm
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Purkinje fibers
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limb leads consist of
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3 bipolar and 3 augmented leads
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These record electrical potentials in the frontal plane
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Lead I, Lead II, Lead III and the chest leads
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On Lead III, which is the positive lead
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the left leg is positive
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Which limb is always the ground
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right leg
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Waveform
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movement away from the isoelectric line either positive or negative
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Interval
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waveform plus a segment
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Complex
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Several waveforms
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The normal P wave in standard and precordial leads does not exceed
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0.11s in duration or 2.5 mm in height
question
The vertical axis on the ekg paper measures
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Amplitude or voltage
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J (RST) junction
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point at which QRS complex ends and the ST segment begins
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ST segment
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from J point to the onset of the T wave
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Normal indication for a stress test
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Evaluation of a patient withchest pain and a normal ekg, arrythmia, monitoring a pt, with a recent MI
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The percentage of the target heart rate during a stress test that makes it valid
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85%
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Hematocrite is made up of
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hemoglobin x 3
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Define hematocrit
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The percentage by colume of packed red blood cells in a given sample of blood after centrifugation
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Opposite of anemia
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polycythemia
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When taking a pharmacologic stress test, it is concluded when
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85% of the target rate is achieved
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Drugs used for a pharmacologic stress test
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adeosine, dipyridamole, dobutamine
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Ectopic Rythms
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electrical impulses originating from somewhere else but the SA node
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Pre-excitation Syndrome
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Electrical impulses of the heart bypass the normal pathway and instead go down an accessory shortcut
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Conduction Block
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electrical impulses go down but encounter blocks and delays
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Indication for temination of a stress test
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SOB (shortness of breath), chest pain, dizziness, blood pressure abnormalities
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Ischemia
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decrease in amount of blood flow
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What is the hallmark of a infarction
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The presence of abnormal Q waves
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List some cardiac markers
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Triponin, CK, LDH, SGOT, AST
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What is a negative holter?
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A negative holter will have no significant arrhythmias or ST changes
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How long is a holter monitor worn?
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24 hours or longer
question
Why is a holter monitor done?
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To rule out arrhythmia's or ischemia
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How many electrodes are on a holter monitor
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5
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A positive holter is one that recorded at least one or more of these abnormalities
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Tachy or bradycardia, ST segment elevation or depression, pauses
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When is the event monitor used?
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Only when symptoms occur
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List drugs givenfor acute MI
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Oxigen, Epinephrine, Isoproterenol, Dopamine (Intropin) Beta blocker (olol), Lidocaine, Verapamil, Digitalis, Morphine, Nitroglycerin
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What is a powerful smooth muscle relaxant with the side effect of headache
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Nitroglycerin patch or SL
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Digitalis does
answer
increases the force of cardiac contractions as well as cardiac output, tocicity in 20% of patients
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Butterfly
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Winged infusion set
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What is the most important task of a phlebotomist
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patient ID
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With the bevel upward insert the needle at which angle?
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15-30 degrees
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Prandial
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Fasting
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What is important to do first after dermal puncture?
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Wipe away the first drop
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Timed specimens
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Hormone levels, blood levels of medications, monitor PT condition E.G. Hemoglobin level *internal bleeding )
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While administering a OGTT it is important to take what with each sample
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Urine Sample
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When are OGTT scheduled to begin?
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0700-0900 7-9am
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The two hour postprandial test is used for?
answer
evaluation of diabetes mellitus
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The OGTT test is used for ?
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Diagnosing diabetis mellitius and evaluating patients with frequent low blood sugar
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The 3 hour OGTT is used to test for
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To test for hyperglycemia
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The 5 hour OGTT is used for
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To test for hypoglycemia, for disorders of carbohydrate metaolism
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PKU
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Tests for babies and to detect phenylketouria, a genetic disease that causes mental retardation and brain damage
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Cold Agglutinins
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Antibodies produced in response to atypical pneumonia must be kept at 37c
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ABG, AMMONIA, lactic acid, pyruvate, parathyroid test handling
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Chilled in crushed ice and water mixture
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Billi
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Bile
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Which blood tests can NOT be done using dermal puncture
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ESR, BC
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You have the right to caring staff who believe your reports of pain
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Example of the patient bill of rights for pain management
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Method of taking pulse used on children and patient with irregular heartbeat
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Apical pulse
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Orthopenia
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Difficulty breathing when laying flat
question
Define Cheyne- Stokes
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Regular pattern of irregular breathing rate
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Medical Assistant role in the physical examination
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Room prep, patient prep, assisting the doctor
question
Hazards
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Physical, chemical , biological
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This technique is not permitted in the lab
answer
Never draw a pipette by mouth
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Expresionless face and staring eyes are indications of
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Shock
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Agents are
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Any infective microorganisms, viruses,fungi, bacteria, and parasites
question
Define common vehicle
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Water, food, drinking from the same glass, kissing
question
What fires at 40-60 bpm
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AV junction, bundle of HIS
question
Which are unipolar leads?
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aVR, aVL, aVF
question
Whhich test is used to evaluate primary hemostasis
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Bleeding time test
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How long is the lifespan of a platelet?
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9-12 days
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When the vaccutainer method can not be used you would use
answer
10-12ml Syringes
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Which tube nmust be filled completely?
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Light Blue sodium citrate tube to maintain a ratio of 9:1
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Chief Complaint
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the reason why the patient came to see the physician.
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History of Present Illness
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explanation of the CC to determine the onset of the illness.
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Past,family,and social history
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summary of personal and family health problems as well as social to include marital status, occupation, use of drugs, etc.
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Body Processes necessary for life:
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Body Temperature, Respiration, Heart Function
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Vital Signs of body function:
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temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure
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Febrile
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presence of fever
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afebrile
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absence of fever
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intermittent fever
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fluctuating fever that returns to or below baseline
question
remittent fever
answer
fluctuating fever that remains elevated and does not return to baseline
question
continuous fever
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fever that remains constant; does not fluctuate
question
axillary temperature
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least accurate; taken under the arm
question
tympanic temperature
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useful for children; placed in the ear
question
rectal temperature
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per rectum; most effective
question
normal adult pulse range
answer
between 60-100 bpm
question
apical pulse
answer
taken over the apex of the heart by auscultation
question
normal respiration rate
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12-20 per minute (Adults)
question
apnea
answer
temporary complete absence of breathing
question
tachypnea
answer
respiration rate greater than 40 per minute
question
bradypnea
answer
decrease in the numbers of respiration
question
cheyne stokes
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regular pattern of irregular breathing rate
question
orthopnea
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decrease in numbers of respiration
question
hypoventilation
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reduced amount of air enters the lungs resulting in decreased oxygen level
question
hyperpnea
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abnormal increase in the depth and rate of breathing
question
hyperventilation
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increased amount of air entering the lungs
question
Systole
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the highest amount of pressure exerted during the cardiac cycle
question
Diastole
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the lowest amount of pressure exerted during the cardiac cycle
question
Palpation
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the sense of touch to determine the characteristics of an organ system
question
Percussion
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tapping or striking the body to determine the position, size and density of the underlying organ/tissue
question
Auscultation
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listening to sounds produced by internal organs
question
Horizontal Recumbent Position
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patient lies on back w/legs extended (used for most physical exams)
question
Dorsal Recumbent Position
answer
patient lies on back with knees flexed and soles of the feet flat on the bed
question
Fowler's Position
answer
semi/sitting position where back of the table is elevated.
question
Dorsal Lithotomy Position
answer
patient lies on back with knees flexed, legs seperated and thighs are acutely flexed. feet are usually in stirrups,
question
Prone position
answer
patients lies on abdomen with head turned to side
question
Sim's position
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patient lies on left side with right knee flexed against the abdomen and left knee slightly flexed
question
knee-chest position
answer
patient is on knees with chest resting on the bed and elbows resting on the bed above head
question
OSHA
answer
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
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external hemorrhage
answer
controlling the bleeding is most effectively accomplished by elevating the affected part above heart level
question
Shock
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occurs when there is insufficient return of blood flow to the heart
question
CPR
answer
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
question
AMS
answer
Agent, Modes of Transmission, Susceptible Hosts
question
agents
answer
infectious microorganisms that can be classified into groups; viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites
question
Portal of Exit
answer
the method by which an infectious agent leaves the reservoir
question
5 Modes of Transmission
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Droplet, Airborne, Common Vehicle, Vectorborne, Contact (direct or indirect)
question
Susceptible Host
answer
Not Resistant or Immune
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Medical Asepsis
answer
the destruction of pathogenic microorganisms after they leave the body
question
disinfection
answer
use of various chemicals that can be used to destroy many pathogenic microorganisms
question
1:10 Solution
answer
most readily available and least expensive disenfectant
question
surgical asepsis
answer
all microbial life, pathogens and non pathogens are destroyed before an invasive procedure
question
Gas Sterilization
answer
often used for wheelchairs and hospital beds
question
Dry Heat Sterilization
answer
requires higher temperature than steam sterilization but longer exposure times
question
Chemical Sterilization
answer
use of the same chemical used for chemical disinfection
question
Steam Sterilization (autoclave)
answer
uses steam under pressure to obtain high temperature of 250-254F with exposure of 20-40 min
question
Handwashing
answer
the most important means of preventing the spread of infection
question
Personal Protective Equipment
answer
Masks, goggles, face shileds, respirators
question
isolation precautions
answer
method of infection control that assumes all human blood and body fluids were potentially infectious
question
standard precautions
answer
designed to prevent direct contact with blood and other body fluids u using PPE
question
transmission based precautions
answer
the second tier of precautions are to be used when the patient is known or suspected of being contagious
question
po
answer
by mouth/orally
question
pr
answer
per rectum
question
sl
answer
sublingual (under the tongue)
question
iv
answer
intravenous
question
im
answer
intramuscular
question
sq
answer
subcutaneous
question
qd
answer
every day
question
bid
answer
twice a day
question
tid
answer
three times a day
question
qid
answer
four times a day
question
pc
answer
after meals / not on empty stomach
question
qhs
answer
each night
question
prn
answer
as needed
question
heart location
answer
in the thoracic cavity between the lungs just behind the sternum
question
Upper chambers of the heart
answer
right & left atria (atrium-singular)
question
Lower chambers of the hear
answer
Right & left ventricles
question
Endocardium
answer
innermost layer of the heart
question
Myocardium
answer
middle layer of the heart
question
Epicardium
answer
outermost layer of the heart
question
pericardium
answer
the sac in which the heart is contained
question
right atrium
answer
receives deoxygenated blood returning to the heart via the superior vena cava
question
right ventricle
answer
receives deoxygenated blood from the right atrium which it pumps to the lungs for oxygenation through the pulmonary artery
question
pulmonary arteries
answer
the only arteries in the body that carry deoxygenated blood
question
left atrium
answer
receives deoxygenated blood returning from the lungs via the rught and left pulmonary veins
question
pulmonary veins
answer
the only beins in the body that carry oxygenated blood
question
left ventricle
answer
receives the oxygenated blood from the left atrium and pumps it to the body through the aorta
question
aorta
answer
the largest artery of the body
question
Atrioventicular Valves (AV)
answer
Tricuspid & Mitral Valve
question
Tricuspid Valve
answer
;between the right atrium and the right ventricle
question
Mitral Valve
answer
between the left atrium and left ventricle
question
Pulmonic Valve
answer
between the right ventricle and pulmonary trunk
question
Aortic Valve
answer
between the left ventricle and aorta
question
Murmurs
answer
caused by diseases of the valves or other structural abnormalities
question
S1
answer
first heart sound
question
S2
answer
second heart sound
question
Autonomic Nervous System (ANS)
answer
subdivided into Sympathetic and Parasympathetic systems
question
ANS
answer
Automatic Nervous System
question
sympathetic nervous system
answer
affect both the atria and ventricles by increasing the heart rate
question
parasympathetic nervous system
answer
affects only the atria by decreasing the heart rate
question
automaticity
answer
the ability of the cardiac pacemaker cells to spontaneously initiate their own electrical impulse without being stimulated from another source
question
excitability
answer
the ability to respond to external stimulus: chemical,electrical, and mechanical
question
conductivity
answer
the ability of all cardiac cells to receive an electrical stimulus and transmit the stimulus to other cardiac cells
question
Contractility
answer
the ability of the cardiac cells to shorten and cause cardiac muscle contraction in response to an electrical stimulus
question
Depolarization
answer
positive - contracting
question
repolarization
answer
negative - relaxation
question
SA Node
answer
primary pacemaker of the heart and has a normal firing rate of 60-100 bpm
question
LEAD I
answer
Left Arm is positive Right Arm is negative
question
LEAD II
answer
Left Leg is Positive Right Arm is negative
question
LEAD III
answer
Left Leg is positive Left Arm is negative
question
Lead aVR
answer
Right arm is positive and the other limbs are negative
question
Lead aVL
answer
Left arm is positive and the other limbs are negative
question
Lead aVF
answer
Left leg/foot is positive and the other limbs are negative
question
V1
answer
4th intercostal space, right sternal border
question
V2
answer
4th intercostal space, left sternal border
question
V3
answer
between v2 and v4
question
V4
answer
5th intercostal space, left midclavicular line
question
V5
answer
5th intercostal space, anterior axillary line
question
V6
answer
5th intercostal space, midaxillary line
question
horizontal axis
answer
represents time: 1mm
question
vertical axis
answer
measured in millivolts
question
running speed
answer
25mm/sec
question
waveform
answer
refers to movement away from the isoelectric line
question
segment
answer
line between two waveforms
question
interval
answer
waveform plus a segment
question
complex
answer
several waveforms
question
P WAVE
answer
deflection produced by atrial depolarization
question
QRS COMPLEX
answer
represents ventricular depolarization (activation)
question
Q WAVE
answer
initial negative deflection
question
R WAVE
answer
first positive deflection
question
S WAVE
answer
first negative deflection
question
T WAVE
answer
deflection produced by ventricular repolarizations
question
Wandering Baseline
answer
causes the baseline of the tracing to move up and down; due to interference with the signal
question
stress test
answer
noninvasive diagnostic procedure to determine the presence and severity of coronary artery disease
question
ischemia
answer
decrease in the amount of blood flow
question
holter monitor
answer
contains 5 electrodes attached to the patients trunk
question
code of ethics
answer
standards of right and wrong
question
blood vessels:
answer
aorta,arteries, capillaries, venules, veins, superior and inferior vena cava
question
Tunica adventitia
answer
outer connective tissue
question
Tunica media
answer
middle smooth layer
question
Tunica Intima
answer
inner endothelial layer
question
Avg blood amount for adult
answer
5-6 liters
question
Plasma
answer
liquid portion of the blood
question
Erythrocytes
answer
red blood cells
question
Leukocytes
answer
white blood cells
question
120 days
answer
normal life span of an RBC
question
Leukocyte function
answer
protects against infection
question
Thrombocytes-platelets
answer
small irregularly shaped packets of cytoplams
question
Hemostasis
answer
process by which blood vessels are repaired after inkury
question
Vascular Phase
answer
stage 1 of hemostasis
question
Platelet Phase
answer
stage 2 of hemostasis
question
Coagulation phase
answer
stage 3 of hemostasis
question
Fibrinolysis
answer
stage 4 of hemostasis
question
Antecubital fossa
answer
preferred site for venipuncture
question
median cubital vein
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first choice vein for venipuncture
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cephalic vein
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second choice vein for venipuncture
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basilic vein
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third choice vein for venipuncture
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winged infusion sets
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used for pediatric and elderly patients
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fasting specimen
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require patient to abstain from eating for at least 12 hours
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edema
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the accumulation of fluid in the tissues
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fistulla
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the permanent surgical connection between an artery and vein
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Yellow Top Tube
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Blood Cultures (1st)
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Light Blue Top Tube
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Sodium (2nd)
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Red or Tiger Striped Tube
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Serum / non additive tubes (3rd)
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Green Top Tube
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Heparin (4th)
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Lavender Top Tube
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EDTA(5th)
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Gray Top Tube
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Glucose (6th)
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Hematoma
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blood accumulation in the tissue surrounding the vein
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Hemoconcentration
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result of tourniquet being left on too long
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Phlebitis
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inflammation of a vein
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Petechiae
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tiny non-raised red spots due to the tourniquet being left on too long
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Thrombus
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blood clot
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Thrombophlebitis
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inflammation of a being with formation of clot
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two hour postprandial test
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used to evaluate diabetes mellitus
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oral glucose tolerance test
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used to diagnose diabetes mellitus
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PKU
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test ordered for infants to detect phenylketonuria
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blood cultures
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ordered to detect presence of microorganisms in the patients blood
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chilled specimens
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ammonia, lactic acid, gastrin, acth
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light sensitive specimens
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bilirubin, beta-carotene, vitamins a & b6
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Dermal puncture site for infants
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middle of the fourth and fifth toes to the heel
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Dermal puncture site for adults
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third or fourth finger of the non dominant hand
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1st draw for capillary
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lavender tube
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2nd draw for capillary
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tubes with additives
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3rd draw for capillary
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tubes without additives
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Bacteriology
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study of bacteria
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parasitology
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study of parasites
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mycology
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study of fungi
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virology
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study of viruses
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meter
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basic unit of length
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liter
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basic unit of capacity or volume
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gram
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basic unit of weight or mass
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kilo
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one-thousand
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deci
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one-tenth
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centi
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one-hundredth
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milli
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one-thousandth
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micro
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one millionth
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nano
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one billionth
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components of the urinary system
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two kidneys, two ureters, urinary bladder, and a urethra
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first morning sample
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most commonly used for routine urinalysis
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mid stream specimen
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collected not at the beginning or end of voiding but in the middle of urination
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clean catch specimen
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requires special cleaning of the external genitalia
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urine output avg
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1200-1500ml every 24 hours
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examination of urine
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physical, chemical and micrpscopic
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glucose
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sugar typically found in urine
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Duty
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duty of care
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Derelict
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breach of duty of care
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Direct Cause
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legally recognizable injury
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Damage
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wrongful activity must have caused the injury
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tort
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wrongful act that results in injury to one person by another
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good samaritan law
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rendering of first aid by health care professionals at the scene of an accident or sudden injury