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What type of scheduling involves grouping all patients requiring the same procedure on specific days?
Cluster scheduling
Which lab result is related to pregnancy?
HCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotropin)
What equipment should be prepared for a provider performing a physical examination on a patient's throat?
Non-sterile gloves, a pen light and a tongue depressor.
In which chamber of the heart is the sinoatrial (SA) node located?
Right atrium
What is the minimum number of chest compressions per minute for CPR?
100
What does the abbreviation "NS" indicate on a medical schedule?
No show
What does a patient understand when they say, "This test measures the distance my RBCs have dropped"?
Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR)
What device is used to measure a patient's range of motion?
Goniometer
After the sinoatrial (SA) node, which part of the heart's conduction system is stimulated?
Atrioventricular (AV) node
Which symptoms should be recognized as a manifestation of anaphylaxis during an intake exam?
Urticaria (hives)
When should a medical assistant verify a new patient's insurance benefits?
When scheduling the patient
Which finger should a medical assistant assess first for a capillary blood collection?
Ring finger (fourth finger) or middle finger
What is the exam technique called when the provider taps the body to elicit sounds or vibrations?
Percussion
What is the standard speed of EKG paper?
25 mm/sec
What position should the MA use if a patient's BP drops to a dangerous level?
Trendelenburg position
What should a medical assistant do if they make an error on a paper chart?
Draw a single line through the error
What diagnostic procedure should the MA expect for a patient reporting bilateral side pain and dysuria?
Urinalysis (UA)
Which Korotkoff sound represents systolic pressure?
Tapping
If a patient is shivering during an EKG, what artifact may appear?
Somatic tremor
What side effect should be expected during an ear irrigation?
Vertigo
To confirm when the provider wants the patient to return, which document should the MA check?
Encounter form
After obtaining a urine drug screen post-accident, what should the MA do to maintain chain of custody?
Seal the lid in the presence of the patient
Which examination method is used to observe deformities and rashes?
Inspection
How many electrodes are placed on the chest during a 12-lead EKG?
6
How many acceptable spirometry maneuvers are needed for a valid PFT?
3