medical assistant is preparing a patient who has congestive heart failure (chf) for an
exam by the provider. What manifestation should the assistant expect? - ANSW
Shortness of breath
When measuring a patients respiratory rate, what actions should a MA take to ensure
an accurate reading? - ANSW Count the respirations while the patient thinks his/her
pulse is being taken.
What lab results should the MA recognize as abnormal? - ANSW Potassium 3mEq/L is
abnormal
A provider requests a dissecting instrument on a sterile tray that a MA is preparing.
What instrument should be on the tray? - ANSW Scissors
An MA is replacing a sharps container and receives a small laceration on her arm from
the plastic lid. What documentation should the MA complete as a result of this incident?
- ANSW OSHA Form 301
An MA is reviewing a patient's medical history prior to the appointment. What lab results
indicate the need to schedule an extension of the current visit? - ANSW Fasting blood
glucose 168 mg/dL
An MA is reinforcing teaching with a patient about how to take buccaneering tablets.
What instructions should the MA give the patient? - ANSW "Place the tablet between
your gums and cheek"
What medical term should an MA tell a provider when a patient is having discomfort and
difficulty breathing? - ANSW Dyspnea
What method is used to notify a provider of the denial of a claim by an insurance
company? - ANSW Remittance advice
What position is appropriate for pelvic exam? - ANSW Lithotomy
What is in the scope of practices for a medical assistant following a heart procedure that
does not require a licensed technician or provider? - ANSW Holster monitor application
What EKG artifact is caused by a disconnected electrode and results in the tracing
going into the margins of the paper? - ANSW Interrupted baseline
The MA receives a telephone call from a patient who seems anxious about test results.
What response should the MA make? - ANSW "I know your concerned about your test
results, we'll call you as soon as your results come in"
,A MA is assisting with the physical exam. Of a patient what has scabies. Besides gloves
, what other PPE should you wear? - ANSW Gown
A patient loses consciousness. The EKG tracing reveals ventricular fibrillation. What
actions should a medical assistant take first? - ANSW Call for help and start CPR
A MA is composing business correspondence using the simplified letter style. What
features should the assistant use? - ANSW A subject line in all capital letters
Where should a medical assistant place the electrode for lead V5 - ANSW On the left
anterior axillary line, horizontal to V4
A MA is caring for a patient who is 5' 7" tall. What the patient's height in centimeters? -
ANSW 170 cm
What technique should an MA use when bandaging a wound? - ANSW Wrap the
wound from distal to proximal
What is outside the scope of practice for an MA? - ANSW Ordering additional lab test
to confirm the patients condition
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
release the patient. What procedural coding would you use for this visit? - ANSW
Problem focused examination
Prior to a patient's follow-up appointment, what information should a medical assistant
report to the provider? - ANSW Recent laboratory results
A medical assistant is reviewing a provider's instructions as the patient is preparing to
leave the office. The provider recommends that the patient purchase and over the
counter antitussive, how would you explain what this is to a patient? - ANSW "It is a
medication that suppresses the cough reflex"
An MA is reinforcing teaching with a patient about the use and care of a transdermal
patch. What instruction should you include? - ANSW "Select a different application
location for each new patch"
What position should a MA place a healthy patient in preparation for a rectal exam? -
ANSW Sims
What step for a finger stick should an MA complete first? - ANSW Confirm the patient's
identity
, What cell structure is instrumental in helping the body mobilize and secrete mucus from
the respiratory tract? - ANSW Cilia
An MA in an outpatient facility is preparing for a venipuncture. What actions should the
assistant take to confirm the pts identity? - ANSW Ask the patient to state and spell
their full name and provide date of birth
A MA is reinforcing teaching about a cardiac event monitor with a patient. What
statement by the patients ensures understanding? - ANSW "I will record any symptoms
I experience in the event log"
When assisting with a punch biopsy of a mole, what task should the MA expect to
perform? - ANSW Receive and prepare tissue specimens for processing
What actions should a medical assistant take to verify the quality of venipuncture
supplies before beginning blood draw? - ANSW Inspect the integrity of the needles sea
An MA is contacting a patient to schedule a repeat pap. Test due to abnormal results.
What factors can interfere with results? - ANSW Using over the counter vaginal cream
prior to test
A MA has requested a preauthorization for a pt's referral to a specialist. What is a
reason for the claim submitted by the specialist to be denied? - ANSW The service is
provided after the expiration date
A MA has a request to collect a routine CBC from a healthy 10-month- old infant. What
is the most appropriate collection site? - ANSW Left heel
A patient tells a medical assistant that his provider's office is incompetent, as there is no
improvement in his condition. What is an appropriate response for the assistant to
make? - ANSW "I think that you feel that your treatment is not effective"
A medical assistant is preparing a community resource library. What actions should the
assistant take first? - ANSW Compile a list of community agencies
What informs should the MA enter into the appointment calendar when scheduling a
patient for a skin rash? - ANSW Day time phone number
A patient asks a medical assistant to explain the difference between a liniment and a
medicated lotion. What response should the assistant make? - ANSW "Liniments
contain a higher portion of oil than medicated lotions"
An MA is removing sutures from a patient what has a laceration on his left lower leg.
After setting up a sterile field what actions should the MA take? - ANSW Lift the first
knot away from the skin
exam by the provider. What manifestation should the assistant expect? - ANSW
Shortness of breath
When measuring a patients respiratory rate, what actions should a MA take to ensure
an accurate reading? - ANSW Count the respirations while the patient thinks his/her
pulse is being taken.
What lab results should the MA recognize as abnormal? - ANSW Potassium 3mEq/L is
abnormal
A provider requests a dissecting instrument on a sterile tray that a MA is preparing.
What instrument should be on the tray? - ANSW Scissors
An MA is replacing a sharps container and receives a small laceration on her arm from
the plastic lid. What documentation should the MA complete as a result of this incident?
- ANSW OSHA Form 301
An MA is reviewing a patient's medical history prior to the appointment. What lab results
indicate the need to schedule an extension of the current visit? - ANSW Fasting blood
glucose 168 mg/dL
An MA is reinforcing teaching with a patient about how to take buccaneering tablets.
What instructions should the MA give the patient? - ANSW "Place the tablet between
your gums and cheek"
What medical term should an MA tell a provider when a patient is having discomfort and
difficulty breathing? - ANSW Dyspnea
What method is used to notify a provider of the denial of a claim by an insurance
company? - ANSW Remittance advice
What position is appropriate for pelvic exam? - ANSW Lithotomy
What is in the scope of practices for a medical assistant following a heart procedure that
does not require a licensed technician or provider? - ANSW Holster monitor application
What EKG artifact is caused by a disconnected electrode and results in the tracing
going into the margins of the paper? - ANSW Interrupted baseline
The MA receives a telephone call from a patient who seems anxious about test results.
What response should the MA make? - ANSW "I know your concerned about your test
results, we'll call you as soon as your results come in"
,A MA is assisting with the physical exam. Of a patient what has scabies. Besides gloves
, what other PPE should you wear? - ANSW Gown
A patient loses consciousness. The EKG tracing reveals ventricular fibrillation. What
actions should a medical assistant take first? - ANSW Call for help and start CPR
A MA is composing business correspondence using the simplified letter style. What
features should the assistant use? - ANSW A subject line in all capital letters
Where should a medical assistant place the electrode for lead V5 - ANSW On the left
anterior axillary line, horizontal to V4
A MA is caring for a patient who is 5' 7" tall. What the patient's height in centimeters? -
ANSW 170 cm
What technique should an MA use when bandaging a wound? - ANSW Wrap the
wound from distal to proximal
What is outside the scope of practice for an MA? - ANSW Ordering additional lab test
to confirm the patients condition
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
release the patient. What procedural coding would you use for this visit? - ANSW
Problem focused examination
Prior to a patient's follow-up appointment, what information should a medical assistant
report to the provider? - ANSW Recent laboratory results
A medical assistant is reviewing a provider's instructions as the patient is preparing to
leave the office. The provider recommends that the patient purchase and over the
counter antitussive, how would you explain what this is to a patient? - ANSW "It is a
medication that suppresses the cough reflex"
An MA is reinforcing teaching with a patient about the use and care of a transdermal
patch. What instruction should you include? - ANSW "Select a different application
location for each new patch"
What position should a MA place a healthy patient in preparation for a rectal exam? -
ANSW Sims
What step for a finger stick should an MA complete first? - ANSW Confirm the patient's
identity
, What cell structure is instrumental in helping the body mobilize and secrete mucus from
the respiratory tract? - ANSW Cilia
An MA in an outpatient facility is preparing for a venipuncture. What actions should the
assistant take to confirm the pts identity? - ANSW Ask the patient to state and spell
their full name and provide date of birth
A MA is reinforcing teaching about a cardiac event monitor with a patient. What
statement by the patients ensures understanding? - ANSW "I will record any symptoms
I experience in the event log"
When assisting with a punch biopsy of a mole, what task should the MA expect to
perform? - ANSW Receive and prepare tissue specimens for processing
What actions should a medical assistant take to verify the quality of venipuncture
supplies before beginning blood draw? - ANSW Inspect the integrity of the needles sea
An MA is contacting a patient to schedule a repeat pap. Test due to abnormal results.
What factors can interfere with results? - ANSW Using over the counter vaginal cream
prior to test
A MA has requested a preauthorization for a pt's referral to a specialist. What is a
reason for the claim submitted by the specialist to be denied? - ANSW The service is
provided after the expiration date
A MA has a request to collect a routine CBC from a healthy 10-month- old infant. What
is the most appropriate collection site? - ANSW Left heel
A patient tells a medical assistant that his provider's office is incompetent, as there is no
improvement in his condition. What is an appropriate response for the assistant to
make? - ANSW "I think that you feel that your treatment is not effective"
A medical assistant is preparing a community resource library. What actions should the
assistant take first? - ANSW Compile a list of community agencies
What informs should the MA enter into the appointment calendar when scheduling a
patient for a skin rash? - ANSW Day time phone number
A patient asks a medical assistant to explain the difference between a liniment and a
medicated lotion. What response should the assistant make? - ANSW "Liniments
contain a higher portion of oil than medicated lotions"
An MA is removing sutures from a patient what has a laceration on his left lower leg.
After setting up a sterile field what actions should the MA take? - ANSW Lift the first
knot away from the skin
