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ADE Part 1 Flashcards

1
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A small upward curve that represents the sinoatrial node impulse, wave of depolarization through the atria and resultant contraction.

A

P wave

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2
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Contraction of the ventricles following depolarization?

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QRS complex

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3
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The deflections that occur on an ECG are labeled with the letters…

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P, Q, R, S, T and U

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4
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Referring to the relaxation of the ventricles.

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T wave

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5
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What type of water MUST be used with the autoclave?

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Distilled water

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6
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What does CPT stand for?

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Current procedural terminology

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7
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What is the CPT used for?

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It provides services and procedure codes reported on insurance claims.

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8
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What is a characteristic of glaucoma?

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Intraocular pressure

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9
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What does HIPAA stand for?

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Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act

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10
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What information is found in an ICD-10 book?

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Diagnosis codes

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11
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A form of protections of the employee from loss of income and extra expenses associated with work related injuries is referred to as

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Workers’ compensation

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12
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How long is a medical record supposed to be kept for?

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7 years

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13
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How long are financial records supposed to be kept for in a medical office?

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10 years

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14
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A patient in the office for his 6 months well child checkup and immunizations, you are the MA rooming the patient and you must do vital signs as well as head and chest circumference, where would you measure the chest circumference?

A

Around the nipple line

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15
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What describes the shape of sickle cell?

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Crescent

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16
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This disease is an inherited blood disorder marked by defective hemoglobin. It inhibits the ability of hemoglobin in RBCs to carry oxygen and give the RBC a crescent shape.

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Sickle cell anemia

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17
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What form describes the protocol to be used in case of a chemical spill?

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SDS (safety data sheet)

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18
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Which vaccine guards against chicken pox?

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Varicella

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19
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A patient’s office visit is found in what type of document?

A

SOAP

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20
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What is the normal range for an adult pulse?

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60 to 100

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21
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How long can a urine specimen sit on the counter before it needs to be refrigerated?

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60 minutes

22
Q

Which legal document must be obtained from the patient prior to a procedure?

A

Informed consent

23
Q

In addition to the finger, what is an alternate location for performing a pulse oximetry?

A

Toe

24
Q

What is the largest organ in the body?

A

Skin

25
Q

What screening tool should be used when a patient complains of headache?

A

Pain scale

26
Q

Which symptom describes the medical condition of polyarthralgia.

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Aches or pain of multiple joints

27
Q

Which term is used when a discount or refund is applied to an account?

A

Adjustment

28
Q

What is important for the MA to ensure when preparing the back office for patients?

A

All equipment is functional and rooms are stocked

29
Q

What does the MA NOT sign or initial as part of a patients medical record?

A

Diagnosis

30
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Which information is NOT needed to complete a follow up appointment?

A

Financial information

31
Q

How often should the temperature on the refrigerator be checked?

A

Daily

32
Q

A patient is diagnosed with a terminal illness and is visibly upset. What action helps this person deal with their current situation?

A

Defense mechanisms

33
Q

To ensure the accuracy of medical equipment, the medical assistant should would NOT do what task?

A

Use faulty equipment

34
Q

The medical term lateral refers to:

A

Side

35
Q

A male patient comes into the urology office to have a vasectomy done, what is being cute during this procedure?

A

Vas deferens

36
Q

The medical term Lith/o means:

A

Stone

37
Q

The medical term hydr/o means:

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fluid

38
Q

What should you offer a patient that is placed in the knee chest position for a procedure?

A

Pillow

39
Q

What does a 5x 5 mm square measure in seconds on an EKG?

A

0.20

40
Q

How often should the exam table paper be changed?

A

After every patient

41
Q

The term “ailment” refers to sickness or illness, if a patient comes in complaining of stomach pain, what part of the SOAP note would this be documented on?

A

Subjective

42
Q

What exudate is abnormal

A

Green

43
Q

The term FIFO means first in, first out, what items would you use first?

A

Oldest items

44
Q

A patient has the autonomy to choose what they think is best with their healthcare, and they are not being pressured or forced to make a decision; what term is this referring to?

A

Uncoerced

45
Q

When should sutures be removed from the arms and legs?

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7-10 days

46
Q

What phase of the cardiac cycle produces the greatest amount of pressure?

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Systolic

47
Q

What is the best method for determining the quality of sterilization?

A

Biological indicators

48
Q

What is not a function of the integumentary system?

A

Hormone balance

49
Q

A new patient comes into the office to discuss treatment for breast cancer, what should the medical assistant NOT do?

A

Share a similar experience

50
Q

Before removing the medication from a secured area, what should the MA do first?

A

Verify the name of the drug

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