Anatomy and Physiology
A medical assistant is placing electrodes for an EKG on a patient’s left upper arm due to a left below-the-elbow amputation. On which of the following should the MA place the right arm lead?
*Projection
*Identification
*Denial
*Regression
Denial
Which of the following laws or regulations would include precautions and rules related to needlestick safety and injuries?
*CLIA
*EMTALA
*OSH Act
*HITECH Act
OSH Act
Which of the following communication styles is ideal for health care?
*Passive
*Assertive
*Aggressive
*Manipulative
Assertive
Which of the following terms describes a fast heart rate, greater than 100 beats per minute?
*Tachycardia
*Bradycardia
*Flutter
*Fibrillation
Tachycardia
What information should always be included on a laboratory requisition form?
*The provider’s tax identification number
*The patient's height
*The patient's weight
*The diagnosis code
The diagnosis code that correlates with the tests being ordered (ICD-10) needs to be included on the laboratory requisition form.
Abbreviation for a heart attack?
MI- is the abbreviation for myocardial infarction, which is the clinical term for heart attack.
Which of the following laws classifies medications based on the likelihood for abuse and if there are any medical benefits provided from the substance?
* ADA
* CSA
* CLIA
* OSHA
CSA
Which of the following communication styles is patronizing?
*Passive
*Assertive
*Aggressive
*Manipulative
Manipulative
Which artifact is most likely caused by other electrical equipment in the room?
*Wandering baseline
*Somatic tremor
*Interrupted baseline
*60-cycle interference
60-cycle interference he mediastinum?
What type of blood test requires chain of custody documentation?
*Blood Cultures
*Drug Screening
*Chemistry Studies
*Plasma Determinations
Drug Screenings
Which of the following classifications of bone describes the skull?
*Flat
*Long
*Short
*Irregular
Flat
In which of the following situations would patients have to authorize the release of their medical records?
* The patient is relocating and needs to find a new health care provider.
* The patient is being investigated as a victim of elder abuse.
* The patient has tested positive for tuberculosis.
* The patient has filed for workers’ compensation.
The patient is relocating and needs to find a new health care provider.
Which of the following is an open-ended question?
*Is the pain in your left knee?
*Who is your primary care provider?
*Did the injury occur on the job?
*How are your current symptoms impacting your life?
How are your current symptoms impacting your life?
The red limb lead should be placed on which of the following?
*Left Leg
*Right Leg
*Right Arm
*Left Arm
Left Leg
Which of the following is the appropriate needle size when using a butterfly system?
*20-gauge, ⅝-inch
*20-gauge, ½-inch
*22-gauge, ¼-inch
*22-gauge, ½-inch
22-gauge, 1/2-inch.
Which of the following body systems are primarily responsible for achieving and maintaining homeostasis?
*Nervous and endocrine
*Integumentary and muscular
*Immune and cardiovascular
*Gastrointestinal and lymphatic
Nervous and endocrine
According to HIPAA, which of the following owns the patient’s medical record?
* The patient
* The patient’s insurance company
* The health care provider
* The federal government
The health care provider
Which of the following is an example of body language?
*Vocal Pitch
*Shaking Hands
*Empathy
*Enunciation of Words
Shaking Hands
A medical assistant is placing electrodes for an EKG on a patient’s left upper arm due to a left below-the-elbow amputation. On which of the following should the MA place the right arm lead?
*Right Lower Arm
*Right Upper Arm
*Right Elbow
*Right Shoulder
Right Upper Arm
Which of the following color tubes should be drawn first?
*Green
*Red
*Gray and Red Marbled
*Lavender
RED
Which of the following conditions includes symptoms of excessive bleeding and frequent bruising?
*Hemophilia
*Myocardial infarction
*Congestive heart failure
*Atherosclerosis
Hemophilia
While running in the park, an MA witnesses a man collapse. The man is unconscious and is not breathing, and the MA feels no pulse. The MA is trained in CPR and begins performing it on the man. Which of the following allows the MA to act in an emergency without the man’s permission?
* Explicit consent
* Implied consent
*Expressed consent
*Informed consent
Implied consent
Which of the following actions should be followed when on the phone with a patient?
*Using a loud tone to ensure they hear
*Multitasking for efficiency
*Smiling while talking
*Speaking fast to save time
Smiling while talking
Which of the following represents ventricular depolarization, or contraction?
*PR interval
*QRS wave
*ST segment
*T wave
QRS wave
How many times should and EDTA tube be inverted?
* 2 to 4 times
* 4 to 6 times
* 6 to 8 times
* 8 to 10 times
8-10 Times