Infection Control
Which of the following supplies are required for proper handwashing technique?
An oil-based lotion
Cold water
Bar Soap
Paper towels
Paper towels
Which of the following does a Snellen chart measure?
Visual acuity Hearing acuity
Hearing acuity Color vision
Visual acuity
Which of the following processes provides the ability to send prescriptions electronically?
Computerized provider order entry (CPOE)
E-prescribing
Remote patient monitoring (RPM)
Medical scribe
E-prescribing
Which of the following cell structures provides energy for cells?
Nucleus
Cytoplasm
Lyososomes
Mitochondria
Mitochondria
Which of these can result from use of outdated or incorrect codes on a billing claim?
Delay of laboratory results
Reduction of payer reimbursement
Incomplete discharge summary
Misfiled progress notes
Reduction of payer reimbursement
Which of the following aseptic techniques involves using sound waves to vibrate and cleanse surgical instruments?
Sterilization Chemical disinfection
Autoclave Ultrasonic sanitization
Ultrasonic sanitization
Which is the recommended age for children to receive their first human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine?
At birth 6-7 years of age
11-12 years of age 15-16 years of age
11-12 years of age
A patient's insurance company requests additional information regarding a submitted claim. Which of the following allows the office to release info without a written authorization?
HIPAA Security Rule HIPAA Privacy Rule
Good Samaritan Act
Health Info Tech for Economic and Clinical Health Act
HIPAA Privacy Rule
Which of the following elements is a component of the standard precautions use of PPE?
Masks Personal lab jacket
Sharps containers Safety needle guards
Masks
Which of the following can result from the use of outdated or incorrect codes on a billing claim?
Delay of laboratory results
Reduction of payer reimbursement
Incomplete discharge summary
Misfiled progress notes
Reduction of payer reimbursement
Which of the following coaching should a MA provide when educating and patient and family on reducing the spread of infection?
Cough or sneeze into the open air
Use only high-level disinfectants on supplies
Routinely wash hands before and after meals
Avoid using hand sanitizer
Routinely wash hands before and after meals
A MA is performing a scratch allergy test on a patient's back. Which describes correct spacing for the allergen scratched onto the skin?
1 - 1.5 inches 1.5 - 2 inches
2.5 - 3 inches 3.5 - 4 inches
1.5 - 2 inches
Which type of advance directive provides information about the person that a patient delegated to make health care decisions on their behalf if they are unable to do so?
Living will Organ donation
Do not resuscitate (DNR) Health care proxy
Health care proxy
Which of the following aseptic techniques can be achieved using dry heat, moist heat, ultraviolet light, gas, chemicals or ionizing radiation?
Sterilization Disinfection
Sanitization Hand hygiene
Sterilization
A MA is billing a patient's third-party payer for today's office visit. Which of the following documents does this require?
Explanation of benefits (EOB)
A release of information form
An 837P/CMS-1500 claim form
Notice of privacy practices (NPP)
A 837P/CMS-1500 claim form
A MA is using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer after patient contact. The hand sanitizer should contain at least what percentage of alcohol?
30% 50%
60% 40%
60%
Which is the correct placement for lead V4?
Fourth intercostal space at the left of the sternum
Fifth intercostal space at the midclavicular line
Fifth intercostal space at the midaxillary line
Fourth intercostal space at the right of the sternum
Fifth intercostal space at the midclavicular line
Which of the following parts of Medicare covers durable medical equipment (DME)?
Part A Part B
Part C Part D
Part B
Overwhelming experiences often cause which of the following conditions?
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Bipolar disorder
Oppositional defiant disorder
Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Which of the following actions will ensure accurate reimbursement of a claim?
Completing just the insured's name & DOB on the CMS-1500 claim form
Reporting codes for services ordered
Reporting codes that are supported by documentation
Failing to sign the CMS-1500 claim form
Reporting codes that are supported by the encounter documentation
According to OSHA guidelines, which of the following should a MA dispose of in a regular waste container?
A positive culture plate Suture staples
A capillary tube An empty urine container
An empty urine container
A MA is preparing to perform capillary collection from a patient with poor circulation in their hands. Which technique should the MA use to increase circulation?
Hold the patient's hand above their heart
Squeeze the patient's finger
Warm the patient's hand
Apply a tourniquet above the patient's wrist
Warm the patient's hand
A patient reports feeling depressed due to the recent loss of a partner. In which of the following five stages of the grief process does depression present itself?
First Second
Third Fourth
Fourth
Which of the following is a CLIA-waived laboratory test?
Papanicolaou (Pap) test
Blood typing and crossmatching
Fecal leukocyte tests
Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) test
Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) test
An adolescent is covered by 2 insurance policies held by their divorced parents who have joint custody. Which of the following policies is the primary policy for the adolescent?
The policy the adolescent chooses
The policy that names the child a dependent
The policy that was written first
The policy of the parent with the earliest birth month
The policy of the parent with the earliest birth month