Communication/Psych.
Give an example of non-verbal communication.
Gestures, sounds, expressions
True or False: Pathogens make you sick.
True
Blood pressure is measured using which two instruments?
Stethoscope and Sphygmomanometer
Describe the difference between a Felony and a Misdemeanor
Felony: Large crime, punishable by prison time.
Misdemeanor: Less serious crimes, punishable by fine of county jail
What are the three broad areas of Medical Assisting?
Clinical, Administrative, and General
True or False: A Medical Assistant is a communication Liasion between the patient and the doctor.
True
What is the term for microorganisms that are helpful and necessary in humans and animals because they provide a balance in the body and destroy pathogens?
Normal or Resident Flora
Taking a patient’s temperature in the armpit is known as the __________ method.
Axillary
What is the standard of proof for a criminal case?
Beyond a reasonable doubt
If a patient’s urine sample shows high levels of glucose, what condition might this indicate?
Diabetes
What is a characteristic of a visual communicator?
They learn/communicate via pictures
Why is it important to follow standard and universal precautions?
To avoid contamination from patients and prevent disease transmission
What is the normal adult pulse rate range?
60-100 bpm
When does an ethical dilemma occur?
When 2 moral principles are in conflict, there is no clear cut answer
What is the normal color of urine?
Pale Yellow
What is the first level of Maslow's Heirarchy of Needs? What does it involve? (4 things)
Physiological. Food, water, shelter, safety.
What are hard capsules formed by certain bacteria that enable them to resist prolonged exposure to heat?
Spores
What is the normal adult respiration rate?
12-20 BPM
Why does a Medical Assistant need to be familiar with the law?
To protect themselves, their employer, and patients by understanding the laws that apply to a medical office
What does HIPAA stand for? What does it mean?
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. Patient Privacy
Erik Erikson is best known for his:
Theory of Phsychosocial Development
Which of the following are the growth requirements for microorganisms?
Oxygen, proper pH, temperature of 37°C, nutrients, water, and a host
What is the systolic phase of blood pressure?
The period of greatest pressure when the heart contracts
How should a medical assistant respond if they make a mistake while performing a procedure?
Admit the mistake immediately
Define Scope of Practice. Give 1 example of a skill that is within the Scope of Practice of a Medical Assistant and 1 that does not.
Scope of Practice: The limits and boundaries within which a person practices his or her profession.
Examples may vary