Things you should know
What type of cells of the immune system are involved in protecting the body?
Leukocytes
What is the best way for a Medical Assistant to prevent infection?
Hand washing
How would a medical assistant convert kilograms to pounds?
multiply weight in kg by 2.2
A patient is _____ if they appear bluish in the skin.
cyanotic
Explaining to the patient the risks, benefits, possible outcomes and alternative therapies is a form of
informed consent
What is used to measure blood pressure?
Sphygmomanometer
What equipment protects the wearer from bodily injury or infection?
PPE
How far should a patient be standing away from a vision eye chart when performing a distance visual examination?
20 feet
Hepatitis and alcohol abuse are frequent causes of liver damage called what?
Cirrhosis
Communicating with a deaf or hard-of-hearing patient requires
an interpreter
A primary symptom that a patient states as the reason for seeking medical care
Chief complaint
Which part of the body is an otoscope used to examine?
Ear
One pound is equal to ______ kg.
0.5
What is an autoimmune disease that occurs when your body's immune system attacks your own tissues and organs and happens more to women than men?
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Refers to the chronological documentation or paper trail of a specimen.
Chain of custody
What is a patient experiencing if they become dizzy, sweaty, and flushed during a venipuncture?
syncope
Which color of tube should be filled first when performing a capillary collection?
Lavender
How many pounds is 80 kg?
176.3 lbs
What is the standard claim form used by health care professionals to request reimbursement for services rendered?
CMS-1500
A specific amount of money that the insured must pay before an insurance company will pay a claim is called
deductible
What is the process of making something free from bacteria or living microorganisms?
Sterilization
When performing BP, the diastolic would be the ________ phase.
relaxation
A patient should remain lying down with the infected ear upward for __________ minutes for absorption after the MA administers the medication.
5-10 minutes
Why is it important to follow the order of draw when performing a venipuncture?
cross contamination or additive/anticoagulant carryover
What is a classification of medications that are used to lower a patient's body temperature?
antipyretics