Vital Signs
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Equipment
&
Equipment
Before performing CPR on an adult patient, at which location should you check for a pulse?
Carotid artery
What action should a medical assistant take when interviewing a patient with anxiety?
Acknowledge the patient's anxiety
Which medication should be used to treat a patient experiencing insulin shock due to severe hypoglycemia?
Glucose
According to HIPAA, which scenario qualifies as an allowable incidental disclosure of protected health information?
A provider discussing test results with a patient in a semiprivate room
For billing and coding purposes, how long must a patient not have been seen to be considered "new"?
3 years
Which artery is used to obtain a manual blood pressure?
Brachial artery
What should a medical assistant do when a patient reports intimate partner abuse?
Provide a list of relevant community organizations
What is a key characteristic of buffered or enteric-coated tablets?
They are covered with a substance that reduces stomach irritation
Which legal term describes a tort involving intentional deception to deprive another of their rights or property?
Fraud
Which form must be completed before purchasing office or medical supplies?
Purchase order
Where should a temporal artery thermometer be placed to measure temperature?
Forehead
How should a medical assistant respond to a patient who refuses venipuncture and appears angry?
Tell me more about your concerns
Which medication route can be used for both local and systemic effects?
Topical
To comply with HIPAA regulations, what should a medical assistant provide to patients?
Confidentiality statement
What is the universal claim form used for outpatient billing?
CMS-1500
What tool is used to measure blood pressure?
Sphygmomanometer
When communicating with a patient who has mild hearing loss, what action should the MA take?
Look directly in the patient's direction
What must the MA document after giving an injection?
Site of administration
Which of the following is a HIPAA violation?
Discussing a patient's diagnosis in the hallway
What is needed to complete a CMS-1500 claim form?
Provider's federal tax ID number
What is the normal PR interval on a standard EKG tracing?
0.12 to 0.20 seconds
How can a medical assistant verify a patient understands sunscreen education while on a new antibiotic?
Ask the patient to repeat the information back
Before administering medication, which patient information should be confirmed according to the rights of medication administration?
Date of birth (or allergies)
What document should be provided information about when a patient expresses interest in donating their organs for scientific study after death?
Informed Consent Form
If a patient signed an Advance Beneficiary Notice and insurance denied payment, what should the MA do?
Bill the patient