Pt Care
What method should a MA use when weighing a pt who has balance issues?
Position a walker over the scale
What should an MA instruct a pt to do before a PFT?
(Pulmonary Function Test)
Refrain from using bronchodilators
You are preparing an autoclave to sterilize instruments. What item is needed to properly process the instruments?
Sterilization indicators
What is a tickler file used for?
to send out reminders to pts of their yearly appointment.
The Joint Commission
What action should an MA take when performing an ear irrigation?
Ensure the solution is warm
An MA has performed a quality control check on urine dipstick tests which failed to produce the requires results. What should the MA do?
Verify the reagent solution expiration date
When complying with standard precautions, what is an appropriate action for an MA to take?
A.disposable gloves when taking vitals B.wear goggles when processing blood specimens C. wear gown while shaving pt for ekg D.use 10%glutaraldehyde for hand asepsis
B- Wear goggles when processing blood specimens
What is the current universal claim form submitted for outpatient medical billing?
CMA-1500
Giving a pt adequate info concerning the method, risk and consequences prior to a procedure is called...
Informed Consent
An MA obtains a high bp from a visibly upset pt. What action should the MA take?
Recheck the BP after a few minutes
a provider will be performing an exam on a pt with a sore throat. What supplies should the MA prepare for the exam?
an Otoscope
What clinical situation requires an MA to apply sterile gloves?
To be in compliance with HIPAA, an MA should ensure that which of the following statements is provided to pts?
A.waiver of accountability B.policies and procedures C. ADA accomodations D. Confidentiality
D. Confidentiality Statement
An MA is obtaining pregnancy results for a 15 year old pt. the test is negative. Who should the MA provide the results to?
The pt
What info should be documented in a pt's chart after receiving an influenza vaccine?
Expiration date and Lot number
An MA is confirming that a pt is in the BASAL state prior to a procedure. What response from the pt is acceptable?
"I have not eaten anything for 12 hours"
What should an MA use during handwashing?
Liquid soap and friction
Which of the following should an MA obtain when a pt who has managed care plan requires sx?
A.Gatekeeper approval B. Fee for service C. Prior authorization D. Explanations of benefits
C. Prior Authorization
An MA is caring for a pt who expresses a desire to donate their organs in the event of death. The MA should provide the pt with what document?
Living Will
An MA should do what when removing sutures?
Lift the knot toward the wound
While interviewing a pt, an MA should recognize what as a sign of possible substance abuse?
Erratic thought patterns
An MA is acting as a sterile scrub assistant. What should the MA always remember?
Maintain a 1" border around the sterile field
A partner of a pt comes in demanding to know what the pt was seen for and why he was charged for the visit. How can the MA handle this when no authorization to release health info was on file?
Advise them that privacy regulations prevent releasing pt info regardless of their relationship
An Ma suspect sthat a pedi pt is being abused. What action should the assistant take?
Notify the provider