Anatomy and Physiology
Structures that attach muscles to the bones
tendon
Method of scheduling patients in which multiple patients are scheduled at one time and seen in the order they arrive at the office
wave scheduling
“A medical assistant is reviewing the chart of a patient who is scheduled for an appointment later that day. which of the following tasks should the medical assistant complete prior to the patients appointment?”
Confirm all pertinent information is available
what can a patient receive if they have a do-not-resusciate (DNR) order on file?
Antibiotic, chemotherapy, and dialysis
a medical assistant is preparing to collect patients temperature via tympanic membrane. in which of the following locations should the assistant place the thermometer?
in the ear.
The transverse plane divides the body into
Superior and inferior
Amount you pay before you begin receiving any benefits from your insurance company
deductible
“Which of the following community resources should a medical assistant recommend to an older adult patient who lost his partner 3 months ago?”
Organized support group
what individual can give informed consent to participate in a clinical trial?
A.a 17 year old that has a job and live with his parents
B.a 75 year old with dementia
C.a 16 year old that is enlisted in the army
D.a 32 year old who is in a coma
a 32 year old who is in a coma
a medical assistant is checking a patient's hearing using the Rhinne test. which of the following actions should the assistant take?
ask the patient to raise their hand when they no longer hear any sound.
Which quadrant is the liver located in?
RUQ
What agency is concerned with workplace injury, illness, and fatalities?
OSHA
“A patient has a new diagnosis of malignant melanoma. when transitioning the patient's care from a primary care provider (PCP) to an oncologist, which of the following processes is the PCP taking part in ?”
Continuity of care
what individual can't serve as a health care proxy with a durable power of attorney in all states?
a patient's health care provider
a medical assistant is preparing to preform a capillary collection from an older patient who has poor circulation in his hands. which of the following techniques should the assistant do to increase circulation at the collection site?
warm the patient's hands to increase blood flow.
Portion of the brain that aids in the coordination of voluntary muscle action is the?
Cerebellum
Five digit numeric codes that describe an evaluation/management service rendered by providers
Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes
“A patient calls into the office to report that her medication is "not working". Which of the following responses should the medical assistant make?”
I will notify the provider about your situation/ notify the provider
what party does have ownership of a patient's medical record usually remains with?
health care provider
a medical assistant is reviewing the laboratory results of a patient who has the Epstein-barr virus. the assistant should identify that this microorganism can cause which of the following conditions?
Mononucleosis
Which of the following body systems includes the thyroid and pituitary glands?
Endocrine system
A table used for scheduling
Matrix
“A medical assistant is engaging in conversation with a patient who was recently terminated from the practice. The patient has come to the office and is demanding an explanation. Which of the following actions should the assistant take?”
Acknowledge the patient's concern
if a medical assistant is preforming a step test on a patient and they ask the to open there mouth, what type of consent is this?
A.Gardian
B.Implied
C.Express
D.Informed
Implied