Chapter 1
One of the functions of the patient-centered medical home model is
To coordinate care a patient receives from multiple providers
how does HIPAA protect patient rights?
by keeping health information private and secure
a normal tone of voice
how should the MA handle disposable supplies used on a patient in isolation?
the supplies should be discarded in the patient room
OSHA considers exposure to radiation what type of hazard?
physical
The term for the responsibilities that are within the knowledge, training, and legal definition of a prefession
scope of practice
this should not be discussed in an incident report
the person's reaction to the event
A patient has a fever of 101F. She is pale and her skin is damp. She reports having a headache off and on for a week. She also says she has been feeling lightheaded and pressure in her sinuses. Which of these are "symptoms"?
what does surgical asepsis create?
an area or object free of all microorganisms
what is an important general guideline for responding to disasters in the workplace?
know the location of all exits and stairways
patient care technician
ethics tell people what they _________ do, laws tell them what they __________ do.
should; must
A patient who is angry and is verbally abusing members of the care team should be given...?
time to calm down
what is an example of engineering controls?
a sliding sheath on a needle
Facilities must provide training in responding to hazards at least...?
once a year
in some cases, _______ is accepted for MA certification in place of a training course
work experience as an MA
An MA is injured on the job - this type of report may be made in addition to the facility's incident report
a federal report
A patient has a fever of 101F. She is pale and her skin is damp. She reports having a headache off and on for a week. She also says she has been feeling lightheaded and pressure in her sinuses. Which of these are "signs"?
fever, pallor, skin condition
Under standard precautions, the term 'body fluids' includes
urine
Insulin reaction can be caused by...?
too little food
tasks that cannot be delegated to an MA are tasks that involve....
decision-making based on medical knowledge
This document replaced the American Hospital Association's 'statement on a patient's bill of rights'
The Patient Care Partnership
June corrects another MA in front of the provider. Later, that MA tells June, "Don't ever embarrass me like that again. If you do, you'd better watch out."
This is an example of...?
Which microorganisms can not be killed by alcohol-based hand rubs and can live on surfaces for months?
Clostridiodes difficile (C-Diff)
A sign of the onset of diabetic ketoacidosis is breath that smells...?
sweet