Cardi
What are two commonly used patient identifiers?
Full name, date of birth
What phase of the cardiac cycle produces the greatest amount of blood pressure?
Systolic
What is the most likely indicator when a medical assistant notes blackened tissue the wound bed?
Necrotic tissue
What does the medical assistant not sign or initial as part of a patient's medical record?
Diagnosis
When assisting the provider during a procedure, which task is the responsibility of the medical assistant?
To follow the sterile technique
What is the correct water temperature to perform an ear lavage?
Warm
What is most important for the medical assistant to ensure when preparing the back office for patients?
All equipment is functional and rooms are stocked
What is the first thing to do if a patient's FBS result is 300 mg/dl?
notify the physician
What is the primary purpose of draping a patient during a physical exam?
Provides comfort and modesty for the patient
What is the normal range for an adult pulse?
60-100 beats per minute
A patient walks into the office with flu like symptoms. What should the medical assistant do first?
Isolate the patient from others
Which behavior demonstrates positive nonverbal communication?
Leaning forward to listen
What does the prefix hydro- mean?
Water
Which is the method of administration of medication under the tongue?
Sublingual
What is the best method for determining the quality of sterilization?
biological indicators
What pt information is not needed to complete the insurance claim form?
Credit card information
What should not be done when answering a telephone?
Immediately put caller on hold
What area of the body is lateral?
The side
What is the correct use of a walker?
Pick up and place down on all four legs simultaneously
What is the thing to do if the pt's FBS result is 300 mg/dl?
Notify the physician
What blood pressure condition does the reading 146/96 indicate?
Hypertension
What should the M.A do first before changing a dressing?
Explain the procedure to the patient
Which observation would NOT be considered a safety hazard in an exam room?
Locked medicine cabinet
What is the best method used to collect a sample of wound discharge?
Rotate swab back and forth
What is the primary purpose for draping the patient during a physical exam?
Provides comfort and modesty for the patient