GENERAL KNOWLEDGE & HISTORY
What does the acronym "OSHA" stand for, which sets and enforces protective workplace safety and health standards?
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Which vital sign measures the number of times the heart beats per minute?
What is "Pulse (or Heart Rate)"
Which organ is responsible for filtering waste products from the blood and producing urine?
What is "Kidneys"
What is the common medical term for high blood pressure?
What is "Hypertension"
What is one of the most common certifications available for Medical Assistants, often through organizations like the AAMA or AMT?
What is Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant
What was one of the earliest forms of "anesthesia" used during surgical procedures, often mentioned in historical texts?
What is "Alcohol or Opium"
When taking a patient's pulse, which artery is most commonly used for a routine check in adults?
What is "Radial artery"
What is the largest organ in the human body?
What is "Skin"
When a patient reports feeling dizzy after standing up quickly, what is the medical term for this condition?
What is "Orthostatic hypotension (or postural hypotension)"
What is the administrative process of obtaining permission from the insurance company before a patient receives a service?
What is " Prior Authorization (or Pre-authorization)
What does HIPAA stand for, and why is it important for MAs?
What is "Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act; protects patient privacy and data security"
What are the three most common sites for taking a pulse?
What is "Radial, Carotid, Brachial"
What are the primary types of blood cells responsible for carrying oxygen?
What is "Red blood cells (erythrocytes)"
What is the name of the Independent Physician Association "IPA" that our clinic serves.
What is "Hill Physicians Medical Group."
What document must a patient sign to allow their medical records to be shared with another entity?
What is "Release of Information (ROI) form."
What is the primary purpose of an "NPI" number for healthcare providers?
What is "National Provider Identifier (NPI)" - used for standardizing identification in healthcare transactions, especially for billing.
Before administering an injection, what is the 'seven rights' safety check that should be performed?
What is "Right Patient, Right Drug, Right Dose, Right Route, Right Time, Right Documentation, Right Reason."
What are the two systems that make up the central nervous system?
What is "Brain and spinal cord".
If a patient becomes angry or agitated during a visit, what is the best initial approach for the MA?
What is "Remain calm, listen actively, empathetic communication, offer to get a supervisor if needed.
What is the process of reviewing medical services to ensure they are medically necessary and delivered appropriately?
What is "Utilization Review."
Methodist Hospital of Sacramento is rising in several Awarded Service Lines. Out of the eight (8) Service Lines recognized, name four (4)?
What is "Bariatrics, Orthopedics, Maternity, Stroke, Chest Pain, OB Emergency, Robotic Surgery and MFHC."
At MFHC we have Ambulatory Quality Initiatives and Hill Metric Quality initiatives. Name at least four (4) from either category.
What part of the brain controls hormonal balance, body temperature, hunger, sleep-wake cycles, and more.
What is "The Hyothalamus."
CommonSpirit has six (6) SafetyFirst Skills. Name atleast 3 of them
What is" Attention to detail, Listen to understand, We communicate clearly, Accountable team members, Your questioning attitude and Show Humankindness."
We have a great faculty here at Mercy Family Health Center! Please tell me the names of three faculty leaders that graduated from our Residency Program.
What is "Dr. Ron Chambers Jul 2005 – Jun 2008, Dr. Nancy Nguyen Jul 2011 – Jun 2014, Dr. Sarah Chaffin Jul 2015 – Aug 2018.