EHR and Telehealth
Which category does a patient's insurance information belong to in their health record?
(A) Correspondence data
(B) Clinical information
(C) Demographic data
(D) Social information
C (Demographic data)
Which piece of equipment or supply must be present in each exam room?
(A) Sigmoidoscope
(B) EKG machine
(C) Biohazard waste container
(D) Exam table with stirrups
(C) Biohazard waste container
Which statement is true regarding patient medication allergies?
(A) Ask and update every visit
(B) Symptoms always occur in 2 min
(C) No past reaction guarantees no future reaction
(D) Most cause anaphylaxis
(A) Ask and update every visit
An incision and drainage (I&D) is indicated for which condition?
(A) Tender mass/pustule under dermal tissue
(B) Cervical dysplasia
(C) Suspicious mole
(D) Breast tumor
(A) Tender mass/pustule under dermal tissue
Surgical instruments that enter sterile tissue or the vascular system are categorized as which type of device?
(A) Non-critical
(B) Semi-critical
(C) Critical
(D) Environmental
(C) Critical
Once a provider logs into the EHR using CPOE, what is their immediate next step?
(A) Enter the prescription
(B) Send the order to pharmacy
(C) Select the patient from a list
(D) Validate the order
C (Select the patient from a patient list)
What position should a patient be placed in to prepare for a colonoscopy?
(A) Prone
(B) Left lateral
(C) Semi-Fowler's
(D) Trendelenburg
(B) Left lateral
AKA Sims
A multidose insulin vial opened July 1st has a mfr expiration in 2 months. What expiration date should the MA write on the vial?
(A) Sept 1st
(B) July 29th
(C) July 15th
(D) Jan 1st
(A) Sept 1st
Which procedure provides a better view of cervical cells to send to pathology?
(A) Endoscopy
(B) Colposcopy
(C) Cryosurgery
(D) Incision and drainage
(B) Colposcopy
When preparing a patient's skin for an in-office surgical procedure, how should the antiseptic be applied?
(A) In up-and-down strokes
(B) From the outer perimeter inward
(C) In firm circular motions from the center outward
(D) By dabbing with a sterile sponge
(C) In firm circular motions from the center outward
Which scenario makes a patient ineligible for a telehealth appointment?
(A) Suspected broken leg from a fall
(B) Suspicious mole inspection
(C) Prescription renewal
(D) Depression counseling
(A) Suspected broken leg from a fall
In which medical specialty is a medical assistant most likely to perform a spirometry test?
(A) Pulmonology
(B) Cardiology
(C) Gynecology
(D) Endocrinology
(A) Pulmonology
A wound appears red and swollen with yellowish drainage. What complication is suspected?
(A) Dehiscence
(B) Evisceration
(C) Hemorrhaging
(D) Infection
(D) Infection
A provider requests extra forceps during surgery. How should the MA deliver them?
(A) Open and hand directly
(B) Place packet on Mayo stand
(C) Open package and drop forceps into sterile field
(D) Hand pack to provider
(C) Open package and drop forceps into sterile field
According to infection control guidelines, when should a multidose medication vial stopper be wiped with alcohol?
(A) Once at the start of the day
(B) Before each entry into the vial
(C) Only if visibly soiled
(D) After withdrawing the needle
(B) Before each entry into the vial
What guidance should a medical assistant offer a patient requesting a telehealth visit?
(A) Get vitals taken prior
(B) Provide software and technical requirements
(C) Public places are fine
(D) Social media video apps are acceptable
(B) Provide software and technical requirements
What instruction should be given to a patient during eye instillation?
(A) Look at ceiling, affected eye open
(B) Look at ceiling, both eyes open
(C) Look at floor, both eyes open
(D) Look at floor, affected eye open
(A) Look at ceiling, affected eye open
A 14-year-old patient has a facial laceration. Which type of suture is recommended?
(A) Absorbable 4.0
(B) Absorbable 6.0
(C) Nonabsorbable 4.0
(D) Nonabsorbable 6.0
(D) Nonabsorbable 6.0
What is the proper technique for removing surgical staples?
(A) Use scissors/forceps
(B) Remove sequentially in a row
(C) Place lower tip under staple and squeeze handle completely
(D) Squeeze and lift with pressure
(C) Place lower tip under staple and squeeze handle completely
Devices that contact intact skin only, such as blood pressure cuffs and stethoscopes, require which level of care?
(A) Sterilization
(B) High-level disinfection
(C) Low-level disinfection or cleaning
(D) Autoclaving
(C) Low-level disinfection or cleaning
An adult patient needs assistance onto the exam table, but supplies are in another room. What action should the assistant take?
(A) Assist patient down
(B) Reschedule
(C) Ask a companion/colleague to sit with them
(D) Leave quickly to grab supplies
(C) Ask a companion/colleague to sit with them
What post-procedure instruction should be given to a patient after a colonoscopy regarding pain or bleeding?
(A) Pain is common
(B) Notify the provider
(C) Notify provider only after 10 days
(D) Go straight to ER without calling
(B) Notify the provider
What is the minimum number of patient identifiers required before administering medication?
(A) 1
(B) 2
(C) 3
(D) 4
(B) 2
Which area is considered sterile during minor surgery?
(A) Area below Mayo stand
(B) Drape on Mayo stand 12+ inches from body
(C) 1-inch edge inside sterile pack
(D) Outermost pack wrapper
(B) Drape on Mayo stand 12+ inches from body
Endoscopes and vaginal speculums contact mucous membranes or non-intact skin. Which category do they fall under?
(A) Critical
(B) Semi-critical
(C) Non-critical
(D) Disposable-only
(B) Semi-critical