HIPAA
What does HIPAA stand for?
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability act
What is the best way to prevent the spread of infection in a medical office?
Proper hand hygiene
In anatomical position, which direction do the palms face? Forward
Forward
What instrument measures blood pressure?
Sphygmomanometer
What does MA stand for?
Medical assistant
What info does HIPAA protect
Protected health info
What does PPE stand for?
Personal protective equipment
What does supine mean?
Lying on the back, face upward
What is a typical resting pulse range for a healthy adult?
60–100 beats per minute
What instrument is used to listen to heart and lung sounds?
Stethoscope
What risks do you put yourself in when discussing patient info in a public hallway with a coworker
being sued for breach of patient confidentiality
What type of PPE protects your eyes from splashes?
Goggles or a face shield
What does prone mean?
Lying on the stomach, face downward
What are the two numbers in a blood pressure reading called?
Systolic and diastolic
What does EHR stand for?
Electronic health record
What should you do if someone unauthorized asks for a patient's records?
Do not disclose them, follow office privacy procedures
What precautions should you take when handling potentially contaminated needles?
Use a sharps container and follow safety procedures; never recap used needles by hand
What directional term means toward the head?
Superior
What is a typical normal blood pressure for adults?
120/80 mmHg
What should a medical assistant do if a patient is upset?
Listen calmly, show empathy, and respond professionally
What is one possible consequence of violating patient confidentiality?
Disciplinary action, fines, or other legal consequences
What is the correct order of Donning
Gown,mask,googles,shield,gloves
What directional term means farther from the point of attachment of a limb?
Distal
What unit is used to record respiratory rate?
RPM or respirations per minute
What should you do if you are unsure how to perform a clinical task?
Ask a qualified supervisor for guidance