Module 6
Which of the following is a direct mode of transmission?
contact with an infected person
Which of the following tasks should a medical assistant complete first?
Identify the patient
How should critical laboratory values be handled when they are received at the office?
Report the critical values to the provider right away and document that the provider was notified.
Which of the following waves represents atrial depolarization?
P Wave
Which of the following is the purpose of evaluating the patient after an educational session?
To determine if the patient understood the information or skill
In a health care setting, which of the following is the minimum amount of alcohol content that can be used in an alcohol-based sanitizer?
60%
Which of the following represents systolic pressure when measuring blood pressure?
When the heart is contracting
While preparing the phlebotomy equipment for a blood draw, the medical assistant notices the patient appears very anxious. Which of the following questions should the assistant ask the patient to ensure the patient's safety?
‘Have you ever fainted during a phlebotomy test?’
Which of the following places should the black limb lead be placed?
Left Arm
Regarding prescription medications, which of the following steps must be completed prior to a patient leaving the medical office?
Provide medication education
According to the CDC, which of the following is the first step a medical assistant should take after exposure to blood?
Wash area with soap and water
While assisting a provider with an examination, a medical assistant is instructed to help the patient position themselves for an electrocardiogram (EKG). Which of the following positions should the patient take?
Supine Position
Which of the following is the minimum amount of time a medical assistant should instruct a patient to leave their bandage in place following a phlebotomy or capillary puncture?
15 min
Which of the following serves as a conductor of impulses during an EKG?
Electrolyte Gel
Which of the following immunizations should be given regularly during a lifetime?
Influenza Vaccine
OSHA regulations require employers to make which of the following vaccines available at no cost to health care workers?
Hepatitis B
Which of the following methods should a medical assistant use to obtain measurements during a telehealth appointment?
The medical assistant should set up the call and confirm that the patient has successfully connected. They should also ask some assessment questions related to any weight change.
Which of the following is the preferred alcohol concentration for disinfecting the skin prior to a phlebotomy test?
70%
While preparing to record an EKG, you notice there's a break in the baseline and the screen displays flat lines across all leads. Which of the following do you suspect?
There is a disconnected lead wire
Listening to a medical assistant explain ways to decrease dietary intake of sodium is considered which of the following learning styles?
auditory learning
A medical assistant is performing aseptic handwashing. How long should the assistant rub their hands vigorously with soap?
20 seconds
Which of the following actions should a medical assistant take to facilitate patient cooperation during an examination?
Explain the procedure to the patient.
Which of the following often requires chain of custody documentation?
Drug screenings
Which of the following artifacts is a result of patient movement with breathing?
Wandering baseline
The physician has spoken with the patient regarding the health benefits of quitting smoking. The patient agrees to seek help. Which of the following actions should the medical assistant take?
Provide the patient with several names and numbers to contact for smoking cessation support