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100
Sometimes, the physician or provider cannot visualize the tympanic membrane due to packed cerumen in the ear canal. Patients with cerumen impacted into the canal will require it to be removed by irrigation method. What is another name for this procedure? A) Ear Lavage B) Ear Instillation C) Ear Deflation D) Ear Inflation
A) Ear Lavage
100
All of the following are microbiological specimens EXCEPT A) throat culture specimens B) wound culture specimens C) a stool for ova and parasites D) Urinalysis
D) Urinalysis
100
The Medical Assistant is told to get the oxygen on a patient "STAT." She knows that this means: A) This patient will be hard to convince to use oxygen. B) Do it immediately. C) Do it when you can. D) Make sure it is documented in the medical record.
B) Do it immediately.
100
The word root gastr/o means: A) Gums B) Mouth C) Stomach D) Lips
C) stomach
100
It is not acceptable to erase a portion of a medical record to correct an error. True or False
True
200
Part of surgical asepsis involves opening sterile packages. Which of the following is NOT true of opening a sterile package? A) Opening the top flap first and opening it away from you to avoid reaching over the sterile field. B) Leaning over the sterile package if the table paper needs straightened. C) Opening the right and left flaps to the sides. D) Open the last flap toward you.
B) Leaning over the sterile package if the table paper needs straightened. You should never lean over a sterile filed or open package
200
Which of the following is NOT a function of the skeletal system? A) provides frame and strength to the body B) produces body movement C) serves as a store house for calcium salts D) produces hard keratinized structures or "nails"
D) produces hard keratinized structures or "nails"
200
A patient will know her pregnancy test result after urinating on a pregnancy stick. What does the stick detect? A) Human chorionic gonadotropin B) Glucose C) RBC D) Protein
A) Human chorionic gonadotropin
200
Vitamin K helps with which of the following? A) Immunity B) Skin C) Digestion D) Clotting
D) Clotting
200
A cystoscope is most commonly used by a specialist in: a. Endocrinology b. Urology c. Gynecology d. Gastroenterology
b. Urology
300
Which of the following categories of viral conditions is NOT matched with an appropriate example? A) dermotrophic : AIDS B) enterotrophic : hepatitis C) pneumotrophic : influenza D) neurotrophic : rabies
A) dermotrophic : AIDS
300
What is the term used for double vision? A) ambylopia B) nyctalopia C) presbyopia D) diplopia
D) diplopia
300
Which of the following is an example of a tort? A) Homicide B) Assault C) Protection D) Suicide
B) Assault
300
An insect capable of passing on a pathogen to a human host is called a: A) Vector B) Host C) Fomite D) Infective agent
A) Vector
300
The following are all segments of the large intestine except the: a. Ascending colon b. Ileum c. Sigmoid colon d. Transverse colon
b. Ileum
400
When instilling eyedrops into a patient's eyes, what is important for the Medical Assistant to remember? A) Wear sterile gloves. B) Do not touch the tip to the eye or skin surface. C) Avoid asking questions to the patient to prevent anxiety. D) Advise the patient to rub the eyes after the medication is instilled.
B) Do not touch the tip to the eye or skin surface. Sterile gloves are not necessary but clean gloves are. You must ask the patient his or her name to verify you are putting the drops into the right set of eyes and talking often eases a patient's anxiety. Advise the patient to NOT rub the eyes after putting the drops in and not to squeeze out the medication from the eyes.
400
Ampicillin is an example of what medication type? A) Diagnostic B) Prophylaxis C) Therapeutic D) Replacement
C) Therapeutic
400
A paper that a physician uses for official correspondence is: A) A paper head B) A letterhead C) An opening D) A heading
B) A letterhead
400
A client would not be billed in which of the following situations? a. Where Workers Compensation covers the injury and care b. Where the patient has Blue Cross c. Where the patient has no insurance d. Where there's an indemnity insurance plan
check a. Where Workers Compensation covers the injury and care
400
A 17 year old woman who is married arrives at the emergency department of a hospital with an injured arm. Who must consent to any treatment since this patient is a minor? a. Spouse and Minor b. Parent c. Patient d. The parent and the patient
c. Patient
500
What dose would you give a 15 kg child who should receive 100 mg per kilogram of body weight? A) 1,500 mg B) 1,800 mg C) 2,000 mg D) 2,200 mg
The Correct answer is: 1,500 mg The formula is: Dose Ordered X Weight in kg = Dose to be Given 15 kg X 100 mg = 1,500 mg
500
Which of the following is TRUE of local anesthesia? A) Infiltration is the injection of anesthesia into the major nerves. B) A nerve block involves topical anesthesia being sprayed onto the skin. C) Local anesthesia can facilitate an anaphylactic reaction. D) Topical anesthesia is an injection into the skin of anesthesia.
C) Local anesthesia can facilitate an anaphylactic reaction. Local anesthesia can be administered by infiltration, nerve block, or topical application and before it is administered you should ask the patient about allergies and previous reactions. Anaphylactic reactions can occur and emergency supplies should be available. Nerve block is the injection of anesthesia into the major nerves. Topical application involves topical anesthesia being sprayed onto the skin. Infiltration is an injection into the skin of anesthesia.
500
Steroids act by binding to a receptor along the nuclear membrane. When injecting steroids which of the following will occur? A) Decreased kinase activity B) Decreased activity of the Golgi apparatus C) Increased ribosomal activity D) Increased signaling cascade
C) Increased ribosomal activity
500
Which of the following is appropriate when communicating with a child? A) Pick up the child B) Comfort the child by telling them the procedure will not hurt C) Tell the child what to do during examination D) Allow the child to express emotion upon examination
D) Allow the child to express emotion upon examination
500
Making a note in one file that a paper is in another file is called ________________. a. Cross-filing b. Indexing c. Conditioning d. Cross-reference
d. Cross-reference
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