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A MA is talking with a young adult patient who says he has found a partner who he loves but cannot make a commitment to this relationship. The developmental crisis this patient is experiencing is which of the following?
Intimacy vs. Isolation
Which of the following defense mechanisms is characterized by a patient’s externalization of guilt, blame, or responsibility?
Projection
A MA is collecting initial data for an older adult patient at a clinic visit. Which of the following should suggest to the MA that the patient needs a mental status evaluation?
The patient repeatedly asks the same question
Which of the following planes divides the body into upper and lower portions?
Transverse
Which of the following systems provides the framework to protect the body from pathogenic organisms and maintain fluid balance?
Lymphatic
A MA is talking with the parents of a 1 year old infant about developmental achievements and milestones to expect. According to the infant’s developmental stage, a lack of achievement of the tasks of that stage can result in which of the following negative outcomes?
Suspiciousness
According to Erikson’s psychosocial theory, an adolescent experiences which of the following stages?
Identity vs. role confusion
A MA is discussing dietary concerns with a patient who has heart disease period. The patient states, “I haven’t been as careful about salt and fat as I should be, but I have been exercising more than usual.” The MA should identify that this patient is using which of the following defense mechanisms?
Compensation
When considering the anatomy of the body which of the following statements is correct?
The thumb is lateral to the index finger
Which of the following body systems contains cardiac, skeletal and smooth tissues?
Muscular
A MA is talking with a patient who just learned that she has advanced breast cancer. The patient says “It’s just an infection. I’m way too young to have cancer!” Which of the following actions should the MA take to help this patient in this stage of grief?
Reinforce education about the patients disease process
A MA is preparing a patient for a physical examination. The patient tells the MA that she is having serious problems at work, and she feels so much stress that she cannot focus on anything at work or at home. Based on the patient’s anxiety level, which of the following findings should the MA expect?
Rapid respirations
The parent of a 5 year old child tells a MA that the child has begun sucking her thumb. The parent states, “She hasn’t done this since she was a baby.” The MA should identify that the child is using which of the following defense mechanisms?
Regression
Which of the following body structures is part of the digestive and endocrine systems?
Pancreas
Which of the following body systems works with the respiratory system to transport waste products from the body’s cells?
Cardiovascular
A patient who walks with difficulty as a result of nerve damage on one side of her body enters a clinic for a first visit. Which of the following statements should a MA in the front office make?
How can I make you more comfortable while you wait?
A MA is preparing for the Mini- Mental State Examination. The examiner names three objects and asks the patient to repeat them. In doing so, the examiner is asking the patient to perform a test in which of the following areas?
Registration
What is an example of connective tissue?
Blood
Which of the following glands in the endocrine system is located just below the larynx and consists of two lobe one on each side of the trachea?
Thyroid
Which of the following organ structures within the digestive system is primarily responsible for the absorption of nutrients?
Small Intestine
A Patient who uses a wheelchair arrives at the office for an appointment and is visibly upset. Which of the following methods should the medical assistant use to establish positive therapeutic communication with the patient?
Face the patient at eye level
A MA is observing a patient who is undergoing the Mini-Mental State Examination. To test the patient’s ability to perform tasks in the area of language, the examiner asks the patient to do which of the following?
Copy a geometric design
A MA is collecting data from a patient who reports back pain. Which of the following terms should the MA use to describe the patients pain in the intake notes?
Dorsal
Which of the following organs produces Vitamin D, provides protection, and helps regulate body temperature?
Skin
Which of the following glands is part of both the immune and endocrine systems?
Thymus