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A medical assistant is preparing a patient who has congestive heart failure (CHF) for an
examination by the provider. Which of the following manifestations should the assistant
expect? - CORRECT ANSWERS Shortness of breath (SOB)
Expected manifestations of CHF include shortness of breath, fatigue, and edema
When measuring a patients respiratory rate, which of the following actions should a medical
assistant take to ensure an accurate reading? - CORRECT ANSWERS Count the
respiration's while the patient thinks his pulse is being obtained.
In order to obtain the most accurate reading, the assistant should count the respirations
without the patient being aware that his breathing is being assessed. The patient can easily
control or alter breathing patterns when he is conscious that the assistant is paying attention to
his respirations.
Which of the following laboratory results should the medical assistant recognize is abnormal? -
CORRECT ANSWERS Potassium 3 mEq/L
This potassium level is below the expected reference range of 3.5 to 5 mEq/L.
A provider has requested a dissecting instrument on a sterile tray that a medical assistant is
preparing. Which of the following instruments should the assistant include on the tray? -
CORRECT ANSWERS Scissors
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Scissors are considered cutting and dissecting instruments because they include a sharp blade
or surface that can cut, dissect, or scrape.
A medical assistant is replacing a sharps container in an examination room and receives a small
laceration on her arm from the plastic lid. Which of the following types of documentation
should the assistant complete as a result of this incident? - CORRECT ANSWERS OSHA
Form 301
The assistant should recognize that the OSHA Form 301 is an incident report used when
reporting details about a work-related injury or illness.
A medical assistant is reviewing a patient's history prior to the patient's appointment. Which of
the following laboratory results indicates the need to schedule an extension of the current
visit? - CORRECT ANSWERS Fasting blood glucose 168 mg/dL
This fasting blood glucose level is above the expected reference range of 70 to 130 mg/dL. The
assistant should notify the provider and schedule an extension of the patient's visit.
A medical assistant is reinforcing instructions with a patient about how to take a buccal
tablet.which of the following instructions should the assistant give the patient? - CORRECT
ANSWERS "Place the tablet between you or gums and cheek."
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The assistant should instruct the patient to place the buccal tablet between his gums and his
cheek. A buccal tablet acts faster than oral tablets because it does not need to pass through the
gastrointestinal tract to be absorbed.
Which of the following terms should a medical assistant use to tell a provider that a patient is
having discomfort and difficulty breathing? - CORRECT ANSWERS Dyspnea
Dyspnea is a term used to indicate that a patient is experiencing difficult or painful breathing.
Which of the following methods is used to notify a provider of the denial of a claim by an
insurance carrier? - CORRECT ANSWERS Remittance advice
A remittance advice document itemizes all paid, denied, and allowable charges for a patient.
This document notifies the provider of any and all claim denials.
Which of the following positions is appropriate for a pelvic exam? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Lithotomy
The lithotomy position is appropriate for pelvic examinations.
Which of the following cardiac procedures is within a medical assistants scope of practice and
does not require a licensed technician or provider to assist or perform it? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Holter monitor application
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A Holter monitor is a system for recording cardiac activity for 24 hr or longer. It is within an
assistant's scope of practice to place and remove a Holter monitor.
Which of the following EKG artifacts is caused by a disconnected electrode and results in the
tracing going into the margins of the paper? - CORRECT ANSWERS Interrupted baseline
Interrupted baseline is caused by an electrical disconnection or a detached electrode and
results in the tracing moving into the margins of the paper.
A medical assistant receives a telephone call from a patient who seems anxious about the
results of a test. Which of the following responses should the assistant make? - CORRECT
ANSWERS "I know you are concerned about your test results. We'll call you as soon as your
results come in."
This response shows empathy and active listening skills on the part of the assistant, which
communicates to the patient that the assistant recognizes his emotions. Empathy allows the
assistant to validate the patient's emotions without becoming unprofessional and losing
objectivity. This response is an example of an appropriate way to communicate with the
patient.
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A medical assistant is preparing a patient who has congestive heart failure (CHF) for an
examination by the provider. Which of the following manifestations should the assistant
expect? - CORRECT ANSWERS Shortness of breath (SOB)
Expected manifestations of CHF include shortness of breath, fatigue, and edema
When measuring a patients respiratory rate, which of the following actions should a medical
assistant take to ensure an accurate reading? - CORRECT ANSWERS Count the
respiration's while the patient thinks his pulse is being obtained.
In order to obtain the most accurate reading, the assistant should count the respirations
without the patient being aware that his breathing is being assessed. The patient can easily
control or alter breathing patterns when he is conscious that the assistant is paying attention to
his respirations.
Which of the following laboratory results should the medical assistant recognize is abnormal? -
CORRECT ANSWERS Potassium 3 mEq/L
This potassium level is below the expected reference range of 3.5 to 5 mEq/L.
A provider has requested a dissecting instrument on a sterile tray that a medical assistant is
preparing. Which of the following instruments should the assistant include on the tray? -
CORRECT ANSWERS Scissors
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Scissors are considered cutting and dissecting instruments because they include a sharp blade
or surface that can cut, dissect, or scrape.
A medical assistant is replacing a sharps container in an examination room and receives a small
laceration on her arm from the plastic lid. Which of the following types of documentation
should the assistant complete as a result of this incident? - CORRECT ANSWERS OSHA
Form 301
The assistant should recognize that the OSHA Form 301 is an incident report used when
reporting details about a work-related injury or illness.
A medical assistant is reviewing a patient's history prior to the patient's appointment. Which of
the following laboratory results indicates the need to schedule an extension of the current
visit? - CORRECT ANSWERS Fasting blood glucose 168 mg/dL
This fasting blood glucose level is above the expected reference range of 70 to 130 mg/dL. The
assistant should notify the provider and schedule an extension of the patient's visit.
A medical assistant is reinforcing instructions with a patient about how to take a buccal
tablet.which of the following instructions should the assistant give the patient? - CORRECT
ANSWERS "Place the tablet between you or gums and cheek."
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The assistant should instruct the patient to place the buccal tablet between his gums and his
cheek. A buccal tablet acts faster than oral tablets because it does not need to pass through the
gastrointestinal tract to be absorbed.
Which of the following terms should a medical assistant use to tell a provider that a patient is
having discomfort and difficulty breathing? - CORRECT ANSWERS Dyspnea
Dyspnea is a term used to indicate that a patient is experiencing difficult or painful breathing.
Which of the following methods is used to notify a provider of the denial of a claim by an
insurance carrier? - CORRECT ANSWERS Remittance advice
A remittance advice document itemizes all paid, denied, and allowable charges for a patient.
This document notifies the provider of any and all claim denials.
Which of the following positions is appropriate for a pelvic exam? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Lithotomy
The lithotomy position is appropriate for pelvic examinations.
Which of the following cardiac procedures is within a medical assistants scope of practice and
does not require a licensed technician or provider to assist or perform it? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Holter monitor application
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A Holter monitor is a system for recording cardiac activity for 24 hr or longer. It is within an
assistant's scope of practice to place and remove a Holter monitor.
Which of the following EKG artifacts is caused by a disconnected electrode and results in the
tracing going into the margins of the paper? - CORRECT ANSWERS Interrupted baseline
Interrupted baseline is caused by an electrical disconnection or a detached electrode and
results in the tracing moving into the margins of the paper.
A medical assistant receives a telephone call from a patient who seems anxious about the
results of a test. Which of the following responses should the assistant make? - CORRECT
ANSWERS "I know you are concerned about your test results. We'll call you as soon as your
results come in."
This response shows empathy and active listening skills on the part of the assistant, which
communicates to the patient that the assistant recognizes his emotions. Empathy allows the
assistant to validate the patient's emotions without becoming unprofessional and losing
objectivity. This response is an example of an appropriate way to communicate with the
patient.
