Procedures
When assisting a provider with a punch biopsy of a mole, what task should the MA expect to perform?
What is a receiving and preparing biopsy tissue specimens for processing
On the CMS-1500 claim form what should an MA recognize as indicating the medical necessity of the procedure
What is the diagnosis code
When preparing for Holter Monitoring, what is done before placing the electrodes?
A MA drops an instrument on the floor while setting up a sterile tray for a procedure and he picks it up and puts it on the tray. The patient calls a few days later with c/o possible infection. What legal tort has the MA committed?
What is Negligence
Fasting blood glucose of 168mg/dl
What is an elevated glucose level
A provider has requested a dissecting instrument on a sterile tray that a MA is preparing.
What are scissors?
A patient has a copayment of $20,and a 90/10 coinsurance and has met his deductible. For a procedure costing $200 what amount should be patient be expected to pay?
What is $40
What is Holter Monitor Application
A MA should use what solution to prepare the patient's skin prior to drawing blood cultures?
What is chlorhexidine
A test that poses little or no risk to the patient if it is performed or interpreted incorrectly
What is a waived test (CLIA)
Most accurate temperature measurement
What is rectal
The primary code in the CPT coding system consists of how many digits
What is five digits
A patient loses consciousness during an EKG and is noted to be in V-fib. What action should be taken first
What is call for help and begin CPR
What is autoclave
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
What is the first (Phase 1) Korotkoff sound heard that represents the systolic pressure
What is tapping sound
An MA has given a seasonal flu vaccine using a syringe and needle. What is done next?
What is drop the syringe, needle first into the sharps container
During the preauthorization for a patient referral to a specialist what would be a reason that the claim is denied
What is the service was provided by the specialist after the expiration date
The placement of electrode V5
What is on the left anterior axillary line (axillary fold), horizontal to V4
A open sharps container is mistakenly placed in the linen hamper. What action should the MA take
What is dispose of the linen contents as a biohazard
Potassium 4.1 mEq/L Hematocrit 42% Hemoglobin 15g/dl
What should be immediately reported to the provider
What is Blood Glucose 500mg/dl
When perform a fingerstick what should the MA complete first
Confirm the correct identity of the patient
What method is used to notify a provider of the denial from an insurance carrier
What is remittance advice
While performing a EKG you note that one of the electrodes is disconnected due to the tracing going into the margins of the paper
What is an interrupted baseline
What technique should be used for routine cleaning of an EKG cable
What is disinfection
A MA should follow what when obtaining a laboratory test or result from parentage testing
What is chain of custody guidelines