MA

Question 1

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

Answer 1

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

Question 2

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

Answer 2

Evacuate staff and patients from the immediate area

Question 3

At what angle does an obese person get a shot?

Answer 3

90 degree

Question 4

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

Answer 4

Order additional laboratory test to confirm the patients condition

Question 5

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

Answer 5

remove any chemical-covered clothing

Question 6

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

Answer 6

Kyphosis

Question 7

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

Answer 7

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

Question 8

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

Answer 8

Dyspnea (Difficult)

Question 9

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

Answer 9

Mononucleus (mouth)

Question 10

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

Answer 10

Human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) test

Question 11

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

Answer 11

Syncope (passing out)

Question 12

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

Answer 12

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

Question 13

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

Answer 13

Emphysema

Question 14

what numbers lead to a bipolar reading in an EKG?

Answer 14

1,2,3

Question 15

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

Answer 15

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

Question 16

What piece of equipment can an MA sanitize and reuse?

Answer 16

otoscope

Question 17

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

Answer 17

to avoid future recurrences

Question 18

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

Answer 18

Homeostasis

Question 19

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

Answer 19

apply layers of sterile gauze

Question 20

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

Answer 20

Assisting the provider with removal

Question 21

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

Answer 21

cilia

Question 22

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

Answer 22

Intradermal

Question 23

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

Answer 23

Fungal

Question 24

Where do cardiac electrical impulses originate in the heart?

Answer 24

Sinoatrial node

Question 25

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

Answer 25

receive and prepare tissue specimens for processing

Question 26

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

Answer 26

Indicate cardiopulmonary resuscitation

Question 27

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

Answer 27

place the patient in a supine position

Question 28

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

Answer 28

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

Question 29

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

Answer 29

OSHA

Question 30

Where is pain in the LUQ mean?

Answer 30

stomach

Question 31

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

Answer 31

Syncope

Question 32

What are some characteristics of anorexia nervosa?

Answer 32

excessive exercising

Question 33

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

Answer 33

coach the patient through the test

Question 34

administering an enteric coated tablet

Answer 34

¨swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water¨

Question 35

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

Answer 35

pull the pinna of the ear up and back

Question 36

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

Answer 36

just above the knee

Question 37

what position is appropriate for a pelvic examination?

Answer 37

lithotomy

Question 38

A MA is administering heparin subcutaneously to a patient.

Answer 38

inject it slowly

Question 39

source of energy for a cell

Answer 39

mitochondria

Question 40

pinworms are which type of micro-organisms

Answer 40

helminths

Question 41

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

Answer 41

a tongue blade

Question 42

What is varicella transferred by

Answer 42

airborne

Question 43

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

Answer 43

pancreas

Question 44

what indicates homeostasis in the body

Answer 44

vital signs

Question 45

provides framework to protect the body's pathogenic organisms

Answer 45

Lymphatic system

Question 46

both immune and endocrine system

Answer 46

thymus

Question 47

located below the larynx and consists of two lobes

Answer 47

thyroid gland

Question 48

¨fight¨or ¨flight¨

Answer 48

digestive