Eeny
What activity is a violation of lab safety requirements?
eating and drinking
What Information is required on a referral form?
Patient name, doctor name, diagnosis
What is the violation of the national patient safety goals (NPSG)?
Pt falls off the exam table
What is polycythemia?
An excess of red blood cells
Which safety guideline demonstrates proper body mechanics?
Maintain a wide base with feet apart
Which forms of identification are required to register a new pt?
Insurance card, drivers license
What is the most common disease a healthcare worker may contract?
Hepatitis C
What is the abbreviation for stroke?
CVA
When is a pt placed in the semi fowler's position?
when a patient has emphysema
What part of the brain controls the body temperature?
Hypothalamus
What health insurance document is sent to the provider and pt explaining the medical treatments and services paid?
Explanation of benefits
What is cholecystitis?
Inflammation of the gallbladder
Which lobe of the brain is responsible for processing vision and visual information?
Occipital
What is the FIRST step of the procedure for a M.A when preparing to administer an intramuscular injection to a pt?
Verify the patient name, date of birth and medication allergies.
Sickle cell anemia is a disease that primarily affects which ethnic group?
African Americans
When a patient's report is received in the office, what should a medical assistant do?
Date, time, and file in chart.
What legal issue is defined as dereliction of duty by physician to patient?
Malpractice
Which part of the nervous system consists of nerves that branch out from the brain and spinal cord?
Peripheral
What telephone call has the highest priority?
Pt who of short of breath
Which statement is ALWAYS true about personal information on the patient?
It should be kept confidential
Which condition is characterized by an increase of pressure in the eye?
Glaucoma
What manual would be used to code an EKG procedure?
CPT
What is the appropriate method to open a person's airway?
Head tilt, chin lift
A new patient comes to the office to discuss treatment for breast cancer. What should the medical assistant NOT do?
Share similar experience
The dr orders an injection of antibiotics for a pt who has an infection. Which code is used to document the procedure?
CPT