Phlebotomy
What type of tissue is blood?
Connective Tissue
A patient loses consciousness. The EKG tracing reveals ventricular fibrillation. Which of the following actions should an MA take first?
Call for help and begin CPR
Which body cavity contains the spine and brain?
Dorsal Cavity
A medical assistant suspects that a pediatric patient is being abused. What actions should the assistant take?
Notify the provider
Scope of practice refers to..
things you are legally permitted to do
What is the lifespan of red blood cells?
120 days
What is the normal range for the PR interval on a standard EKG tracing? (seconds)
0.12 to 0.2 seconds
What directional term is best? The heart is _________ to the lungs.
Medial
A medical assistant is assisting a provider with a cervical biopsy. Name one of the key things that is required on the specimen label.
patient's full name; DOB; site of sample; date/time of collection; collector's initials
Giving the patient adequate information concerning the method, risk, and consequences prior to a procedure is called?
Informed Consent
What are one of the main functions of red blood cells?
To carry oxygen rich blood
What is normal sinus rhythm when taking an EKG?
Regular rate (60-100 bpm), normal P wave, QRS, and T wave
Which directional term is described best? The skin is _________ to skeletal muscles.
Superficial
A medical assistant is administering an intramuscular injection into the gluteus medius of an adult patient. At which angle should the assistant insert the needle?
90 degrees
What does the abbreviation “NS” represent on the office schedule from the previous day?
No Show
What is the platelete's main function?
Help with blood clotting
In what stage of the cardiac cycle does it represent ventricular depolarization?
QRS Complex
Name one of the organs that is located in the right upper quadrant of the abdomen.
liver; gallbladder; right kidney; pancreas; duodenum; colon; right adrenal gland
A patient frequently arrives late for appointments at the doctor’s office. What should a medical assistant do?
The patient should be scheduled for the final appointment of the day.
A medical assistant is scheduling all patients who are having cyst removals to be seen on the first Thursday of the month. Which of the following types of scheduling is the assistant using?
Wave
What are the 3 layers of the heart?
Epicardium, Myocardium, Endocardium
What is atrial fibrilation when taking an EKG?
Irregular, no distinct P waves, rapid rhythm
Patients experiencing dyspnea when lying flat, have COPD or other pulmonary disorders can be placed in what position?
Fowlers
What supply/tool should a medical assistant prepare for a physical examination of a patient with a sore throat?
Otoscope
Which of the following forms should a medical assistant give to a patient when Medicare might not cover services or items?
Advance Beneficiary Notice (ABN)