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Clinical Patient Interaction Flashcards

1
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What type of pulse is obtained using a stethoscope?

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Apical

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Sarah has been given the following physician order: Give antibiotic 1 gram orally now. The drug that is available is a 250mg per capsule antibiotic. How many capsules should the patient receive?

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4

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3
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Cardinal signs are also known as

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BP, Temp, Pulse, and Respiration

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Which of the following information must be given to the patient in order for them to have received informed consent?

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An explanation of risks involved in the procedure

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Which of the following administration routes will result in the most rapid action of a drug?

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Intravenous

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6
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Diabetic patient education must be acknowledged and followed by the patient. Which of the following is recommended for a diabetic patient?

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Check feet daily for sores and wounds

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7
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The “universal donor” has blood type

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O-

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Normal bacteria that are found in the intestinal tract and are the most common cause of lower-tract urinary infections (due to improper hygiene after bowel movements), are

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E. coli

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9
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Which of the following should be included in patient education regarding a minor burn?

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applying the recommended ointment and covering with non-stick bandage

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Sarah knows that legally, all vaccine providers must give patients, their parents, or their legal representatives, the appropriate Vaccine Information Statement (VIS) whenever a vaccination is administered. The required information that must be recorded on the patient’s medical record includes the

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Edition date of the VIS, the date the VIS is provided (i.e., the date of the visit when the vaccine is administered).

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11
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A sudden attack, such as that observed in epilepsy is known as

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a seizure

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12
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When preparing a pamphlet for the gastroenterologist’s office regarding Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBS), you would want to include information regarding the treatment of

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chronic constipation and diarrhea

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13
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When instilling eye drops into the eye, where is the proper placement of the drops?

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into the center of the lower conjunctival sac

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14
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The type of diabetes that is insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus is

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type 1

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15
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In electrocardiography, the electrode used as a ground is the

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Right Leg (RL)

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16
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Which of the following can help patients learn and retain information?

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Repeat and reinforce important information

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17
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Which of these statements is true regarding angioplasty?

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Angioplasty is used to restore blood flow to ischemic myocardial tissue.

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18
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Asking the patient- “Do you have a headache?” is considered what type of question?

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Closed-ended

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Laura’s patient has just been informed that she is pregnant. Laura explains to her patient that she should not take any medications without the knowledge of her physician. Medications considered relatively safe in pregnancy are classified in Food and Drug Administration (FDA) category

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Category A

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20
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Which type of bleeding is easiest to control?

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Capillary

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21
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The provider states that a patient is hypertensive. Which blood pressure would they be referencing?

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140/90

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22
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A marked drop in blood pressure is found with

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Shock

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23
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Two tablespoons of medication are equal to

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30mL

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24
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The most common blood type is

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O+

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25
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The “Snellen Chart” is used to test

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Sight

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26
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For a medication to be maintained at the proper blood level, it must be given

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At the right time

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27
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A urine pregnancy test checks for the presence of

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HCG

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28
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Which of the following types of intramuscular injections is recommended for the administration of irritating or staining medications?

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Z-track

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29
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Michelle has an order to administer a TB test to her patient. She knows that the body sites used for an intradermal injection are the

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Anterior forearm and the upper back

30
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Which one of the following is a highly specific host defense mechanism?

A

immune response

31
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If it is necessary to move an unresponsive, adult victim quickly away from a scene unassisted, you should

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Drag the pt by the heels to safety

32
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Sarah is administering an influenza shot to her patient. She knows that when administering an injection into the deltoid muscle, caution must be taken to avoid the

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radial and ulnar nerves

33
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The most common arterial site for obtaining an adult pulse is the

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radial

34
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To obtain the most accurate rate, respirations should be counted for

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60 sec

35
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Palpating the venipuncture site

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contributes to the assessment of the size and the depth of the vein.

36
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Samantha is administering an infant’s first dose of the Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis vaccine. What is the safest site for an intramuscular injection on the infant?

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vastus lateralis

37
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A second-degree burn would appear as

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red, edematous, wet, shiny, or blistered

38
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Which one of the following tests identifies the organism associated with a urinary tract infection?

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culture and sensitivity

39
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When educating a patient on the signs and symptoms of a myocardial infarction, which of the following is a classic sign and symptom?

A

shortness of breath (SOB)

40
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Sensitivity testing in microbiology is performed to

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check for antibiotic sensitivity to the bacteria found in the specimen.

41
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The normal specific gravity of urine, which measures the ability of kidneys to concentrate urine, ranges from

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1.010 to 1.030

42
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Excessive squeezing around a capillary puncture site will cause

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dilution of the sample with tissue fluid

43
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Nancy has been given the following physician order: Give 500 mg of a medication intramuscularly now. The drug that is available is 1000mg/1mL. The amount of the drug that Nancy should draw up is

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0.5mL

44
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When explaining drug use terminology to the patient, prophylactic is best explained as

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Preventing the occurrence of a condition (e.g., vaccines prevent the occurrence of specific infectious diseases).

45
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The average pulse for an adult at rest is in the range of

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60-100 beats per min

46
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With respect to educating patients on the functions of minerals in the body, which combination of mineral to sources is incorrect?

A

Iron– nuts, whole grains, vegetables, coffee, tea, cocoa, egg yolks

47
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The angle for a subcutaneous injection is

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45 degrees

48
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Of the following, what is the most appropriate patient position for a venipuncture?

A

Sitting on a chair

49
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Dr. Thompson has ordered penicillin for her patient. Sarah has prepared the injection and is instructing the patient to remain in the medical office for 30 minutes post injection so that she can monitor the patient. Sarah warns the patient that the most common adverse reaction to penicillin is

A

An allergic reaction

50
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Tim is newly diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus. Tim is receiving insulin. His medical assistant knows that Tim needs to be taught to be cautious about which of the following adverse effects?

A

Hypoglycemic reaction

51
Q

What can cause an artifact in the tracing of an electrocardiogram?

A

Movement

52
Q

When preparing a patient for an ECG, leads should be placed

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On the intercostal spaces

53
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The preanalytical phase of laboratory procedures refers to

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the laboratory testing phase in which tests are ordered and specimens are collected and prepared for testing.

54
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Mrs. Smith suspects her child has ingested a corrosive poison because the child had been playing in their shed and was complaining of feeling sick. She brought the child to the doctor’s office quite concerned. What is the next step regarding treatment?

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Gather as much information as possible from the mother about the products in the shed.

55
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A normal color of urine is

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straw

56
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What should be done if a patient reports intense pain after a needle is inserted into the patient’s arm?

A

Remove the needle immediately and treat the patient appropriately.

57
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The physician orders 1 Gram of a medication for injection. On hand is 0.5 Grams per mL. How many mL will be administered?

A

2.0mL

58
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The correct site for an adult IM injection is the

A

Gluteus medius

59
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While administering an intramuscular injection, the medical assistant inadvertently aspirates blood into the syringe. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step?

A

Withdrawal the needle completely and start the procedure over

60
Q

Which of the following statements is included in patient education for preventing Lyme disease?

A

Use insect repellents that contain DEET

61
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What is the proper treatment for syncope?

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Place the patient in a supine position with the legs elevated

62
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You have just done a venipuncture on your patient and the patient says she feels like she is going to faint. Into what position do you quickly place your patient in?

A

Trendelenburg

63
Q

Fire extinguishers must be inspected and recharged, if necessary,

A

once a year

64
Q

Staphylococci are the primary causative pathogen for which one of the following diseases?

A

Acne/boils

65
Q

A syringe marked with U-100 would be used for administering which of the following?

A

Insulin

66
Q

Which of the following is a physical therapy modality?

A

Diathermy

67
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When educating your patient, which of the following is recommended for the prevention of deep vein thrombosis?

A

Encourage the use of compression stockings

68
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When obtaining an accurate weight on an infant, the medical assistant should

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Remove all clothing from the infant

69
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Proper patient instructions when collecting a clean-catch midstream urine specimen is important to avoid contamination. Which of the following statements is part of a urine specimen collection when providing patient education?

A

Wash hands thoroughly before collecting the specimen

70
Q

When using a fire extinguisher, what does the acronym PASS mean?

A

Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep.

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