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1
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A medical assistant is providing instructions to a patient on how to take an extended-release medication. What shows that they need further teaching?

A

¨I can crush or chew the pill if it’s too hard for me to swallow¨?

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A medical assistant sees the trash can is on fire. What is the first thing she should do?

A

Evacuate staff and patients from the immediate area

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3
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At what angle does an obese person get a shot?

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90 degree

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4
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what is something that is outside of the MA scope of practice?

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Order additional laboratory test to confirm the patients condition

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5
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The MA is dealing with someone with a chemical burn. What should they do first?

A

remove any chemical-covered clothing

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An older patient has a curvature thoracic spine. What terms should the MA use when documenting in the file?

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Kyphosis

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The MA is taking a venipuncture. What should they do to confirm the identity of the patient?

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Ask the patient to state and spell their full name and provide their date of birth.

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What term should a MA use to tell a provider that a patient is having difficulty breathing?

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Dyspnea (Difficult)

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9
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A patient has Epstein-Barr virus. What could have caused that?

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Mononucleus (mouth)

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10
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Which of the following is a CLIA-waived laboratory test?

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Human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) test

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11
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When taking a venipuncture becomes pale. What condition most likely occurs to the patient?

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Syncope (passing out)

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12
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The patient needs to do self-administration of insulin. What indicates the patient’s understanding?

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¨I will roll the bottle between my hands before drawing the medication¨.

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13
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A patient is at constant exposure to saw and wood dust. What is he at risk of developing?

A

Emphysema

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14
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what numbers lead to a bipolar reading in an EKG?

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1,2,3

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15
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a patient came in contact with concrete debris. What should she do?

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Irrigate the eye starting from the inner canthus and flowing to the outer canthus.

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16
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What piece of equipment can an MA sanitize and reuse?

A

otoscope

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17
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what is the purpose of the assistant preparing an incident report?

A

to avoid future recurrences

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18
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What term describes the body’s internal adaptions and changes?

A

Homeostasis

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19
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When trying to control the bleeding of a wound what should you do?

A

apply layers of sterile gauze

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20
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Which patient contact would require a MA to wear all PPE?

A

Assisting the provider with removal

21
Q

What cell structure is instrumental in helping the body mobilize and secrete mucus from the respiratory tract?

A

cilia

22
Q

What should a MA use when performing a tuberculin skin test?

A

Intradermal

23
Q

What type of infection is vulvovaginal candidiasis? (yeast infection )

A

Fungal

24
Q

Where do cardiac electrical impulses originate in the heart?

A

Sinoatrial node

25
Q

When assisting in a punch biopsy of a mole. What task does the MA do?

A

receive and prepare tissue specimens for processing

26
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An infant suddenly becomes unresponsive. What should the MA do?

A

Indicate cardiopulmonary resuscitation

27
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A MA is administering an injection and the patient faints. What should she do?

A

place the patient in a supine position

28
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what should instructions should the MA include when explaining how to collect a clean catch?

A

with the labia spread, urinate a small amount into the toilet before collecting the sample.

29
Q

What regulatory agencies should the assistant contact when the medical office is not providing PPE?

A

OSHA

30
Q

Where is pain in the LUQ mean?

A

stomach

31
Q

The patient has pale skin and nausea. What medical emergency are they exhibiting?

A

Syncope

32
Q

What are some characteristics of anorexia nervosa?

A

excessive exercising

33
Q

What is the role of a MA when doing a pulmonary function test?

A

coach the patient through the test

34
Q

administering an enteric coated tablet

A

¨swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water¨

35
Q

What steps should the MA take when administering the irrigation solution?

A

pull the pinna of the ear up and back

36
Q

the patient has a fracture of the distal femur. Where is that located?

A

just above the knee

37
Q

what position is appropriate for a pelvic examination?

A

lithotomy

38
Q

A MA is administering heparin subcutaneously to a patient.

A

inject it slowly

39
Q

source of energy for a cell

A

mitochondria

40
Q

pinworms are which type of micro-organisms

A

helminths

41
Q

what should the MA use to remove the medication from the jar

A

a tongue blade

42
Q

What is varicella transferred by

A

airborne

43
Q

what body structure is a part of both the digestive system and the endocrine system?

A

pancreas

44
Q

what indicates homeostasis in the body

A

vital signs

45
Q

provides framework to protect the body’s pathogenic organisms

A

Lymphatic system

46
Q

both immune and endocrine system

A

thymus

47
Q

located below the larynx and consists of two lobes

A

thyroid gland

48
Q

¨fight¨or ¨flight¨

A

digestive

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