MEDICAL ASSISTANT FINAL EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AN
ANSWERS
Whenever Necessary - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅PRN
every - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅q
drop - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅gtt
before meals - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅AC
immediately - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Stat
Inspect the needles seals, helps ensure how sterile the needle is - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅What actions
should the MA take to verify the venipuncture supplies before beginning a blood drive?
assisting a provider with the removal of a cyst - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅According to OSHA guidelines for
universal precautions, what type of patient contact when a medical assistant wears gloves, mask, face
shield, and protective apparel?
38 c - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅A 4 month old infant who has a temp of 100.4 what is the temp when
converted into celsius?
make sure the patient does not lean forward during the test - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅when testing a
patients visual activity using a snellen test what should the assistant do?
The circulatory and respiratory systems. The respiratory system works in conjunction with the
circulatory system to provide oxygen to the body - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅When preparing a patient
who has intermittent perpheral cyanosis the assistant should understand that healthy perfusion of the
hands and feet depends on adequate interaction between what two body systems
,mitochondria assists with converting energy from nutrients into a form that can be used by the cells -
CORRECT ANSWER✅✅What of the following cell structures is the source of energy for a cell?
Prepare the tissue specimen obtained from the punch biopsy for processing by the lab - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅when assisting a provider with a punch biopsy of a mole what task should a MA expect to
perform?
The digestive system - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅When scheduling a patients test for there liver and
pancreas what system is being assessed?
The american red cross - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅When talking to a patient who is experiencing home
displacement following a hurricane what following resources should the assistant refer the patient for
information, support and links to community services?
The parent who has the earliest birth month. Also known as the "birthday rule" - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅an addescent is covered by two insurance policies under her divorced parents who have
birthdays in May and August and have a joint custody. What policy is the primary?
gloves and gown - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅You are assisting with a physical examination of a patient who
has scabies besides gloves what protective equipment should you wear?
letterhead, envelopes, and business cards. All necessary for the administration of the practice. -
CORRECT ANSWER✅✅What of the following items are considered administrative office supplies?
A fast and steady flow with no variability - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅The MA is performing spirometry
testing for a patient who has shortness of breath. What results of the spirometry test indicates a
successful manever?
Roll the medication between hands before the injection. Shaking the bottle can cause bubbles to form.
Which can give an inaccurate dose of medication. - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅A MA is reinforcing teaching
with a patient about self-administration of insulin injections, what statement indicates an understanding
of the teaching?
,Chlorhexidine, it is an antiseptic agent to clean skin before a blood draw. - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅You
should use what kind of solution to prepare a patient skin prior to drawing blood cultures?
Systolic pressure greater than 140 or a diastolic pressure greater than 90 - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅The
assistant should identify which of the following blood pressure readings as stage 2 hypertension?
Right upper quadrant - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅The provider palpates the major portion of the liver the
assistant should recognize that he is palpating what of the following abdominal quadrants?
Lift the first know away from the skin - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅A MA is removing sutures from a patient
who has a laceration on his lower leg what should the MA do?
Known as lice, a common parasite infection making it highly contagious - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅Pediculosis is what of the following types of infection?
Tounge blade, to remove the right amount of oinment from the jar and spread on the abrasion -
CORRECT ANSWER✅✅What supplies should the MA use to remove the medication from the jar?
Considered cutting and dissecting instruments bc they include sharp blades on surface that can cut,
dissect, or scrape - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Scissors
Blood glucose 500 mg/dl - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Which of the following laboratory values should a
medical assistant immediately report to a patients provider?
Sanitization - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅What is the first step when cleaning the instruments used in a
minor surgery?
is an authorization made by the patient that allows another person to make medical decsion if the
patient is unable to make the decisions for herself - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Durable power of attorney
1. denial and isolation
2.Anger
, 3. bargaining
4.Depression
5. acceptance - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅what are the 5 stages of grief and loss?
Ensuring that a specimen is packaged as directed - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅A medical assistant should
understand that the chain of custody form is used for what?
should use airborne precautions which means using a N95 respirator - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅When
caring for a patient who has tuberculosis, the MA should use what?
coated tablets should not be crushed, chewed, or dissolved - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅enteric coated
Patients bill of rights- Protects patients from being denied fair treatment. - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅Denial of care due to the patients age
The MA should use a database management system to sort and retrieve information quickly - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅Database Management
Nitroglycerin, used to treat chest pain - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅When reviewing a list of medications a
patient reports currently taking the MA should recognize that which of the following medications is
available in a sublingual form?
Syncope - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅During a routing venipuncture the patient becomes pale and
diaphoretic. What condition is most likely to occur in this patient?
Divide 1500 by the number of small boxes between two R waves - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅A MA is
preparing to calculate a patients heart rate from an EKG tracing what of the following methods should
the assistant use for this calculation?
Previous thrombones - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅MA is reviewing laboratory requistions. What conditions
should the assistant perform a capillary collection rather than a venipuncture?
ANSWERS
Whenever Necessary - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅PRN
every - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅q
drop - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅gtt
before meals - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅AC
immediately - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Stat
Inspect the needles seals, helps ensure how sterile the needle is - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅What actions
should the MA take to verify the venipuncture supplies before beginning a blood drive?
assisting a provider with the removal of a cyst - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅According to OSHA guidelines for
universal precautions, what type of patient contact when a medical assistant wears gloves, mask, face
shield, and protective apparel?
38 c - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅A 4 month old infant who has a temp of 100.4 what is the temp when
converted into celsius?
make sure the patient does not lean forward during the test - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅when testing a
patients visual activity using a snellen test what should the assistant do?
The circulatory and respiratory systems. The respiratory system works in conjunction with the
circulatory system to provide oxygen to the body - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅When preparing a patient
who has intermittent perpheral cyanosis the assistant should understand that healthy perfusion of the
hands and feet depends on adequate interaction between what two body systems
,mitochondria assists with converting energy from nutrients into a form that can be used by the cells -
CORRECT ANSWER✅✅What of the following cell structures is the source of energy for a cell?
Prepare the tissue specimen obtained from the punch biopsy for processing by the lab - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅when assisting a provider with a punch biopsy of a mole what task should a MA expect to
perform?
The digestive system - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅When scheduling a patients test for there liver and
pancreas what system is being assessed?
The american red cross - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅When talking to a patient who is experiencing home
displacement following a hurricane what following resources should the assistant refer the patient for
information, support and links to community services?
The parent who has the earliest birth month. Also known as the "birthday rule" - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅an addescent is covered by two insurance policies under her divorced parents who have
birthdays in May and August and have a joint custody. What policy is the primary?
gloves and gown - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅You are assisting with a physical examination of a patient who
has scabies besides gloves what protective equipment should you wear?
letterhead, envelopes, and business cards. All necessary for the administration of the practice. -
CORRECT ANSWER✅✅What of the following items are considered administrative office supplies?
A fast and steady flow with no variability - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅The MA is performing spirometry
testing for a patient who has shortness of breath. What results of the spirometry test indicates a
successful manever?
Roll the medication between hands before the injection. Shaking the bottle can cause bubbles to form.
Which can give an inaccurate dose of medication. - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅A MA is reinforcing teaching
with a patient about self-administration of insulin injections, what statement indicates an understanding
of the teaching?
,Chlorhexidine, it is an antiseptic agent to clean skin before a blood draw. - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅You
should use what kind of solution to prepare a patient skin prior to drawing blood cultures?
Systolic pressure greater than 140 or a diastolic pressure greater than 90 - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅The
assistant should identify which of the following blood pressure readings as stage 2 hypertension?
Right upper quadrant - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅The provider palpates the major portion of the liver the
assistant should recognize that he is palpating what of the following abdominal quadrants?
Lift the first know away from the skin - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅A MA is removing sutures from a patient
who has a laceration on his lower leg what should the MA do?
Known as lice, a common parasite infection making it highly contagious - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅Pediculosis is what of the following types of infection?
Tounge blade, to remove the right amount of oinment from the jar and spread on the abrasion -
CORRECT ANSWER✅✅What supplies should the MA use to remove the medication from the jar?
Considered cutting and dissecting instruments bc they include sharp blades on surface that can cut,
dissect, or scrape - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Scissors
Blood glucose 500 mg/dl - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Which of the following laboratory values should a
medical assistant immediately report to a patients provider?
Sanitization - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅What is the first step when cleaning the instruments used in a
minor surgery?
is an authorization made by the patient that allows another person to make medical decsion if the
patient is unable to make the decisions for herself - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Durable power of attorney
1. denial and isolation
2.Anger
, 3. bargaining
4.Depression
5. acceptance - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅what are the 5 stages of grief and loss?
Ensuring that a specimen is packaged as directed - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅A medical assistant should
understand that the chain of custody form is used for what?
should use airborne precautions which means using a N95 respirator - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅When
caring for a patient who has tuberculosis, the MA should use what?
coated tablets should not be crushed, chewed, or dissolved - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅enteric coated
Patients bill of rights- Protects patients from being denied fair treatment. - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅Denial of care due to the patients age
The MA should use a database management system to sort and retrieve information quickly - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅Database Management
Nitroglycerin, used to treat chest pain - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅When reviewing a list of medications a
patient reports currently taking the MA should recognize that which of the following medications is
available in a sublingual form?
Syncope - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅During a routing venipuncture the patient becomes pale and
diaphoretic. What condition is most likely to occur in this patient?
Divide 1500 by the number of small boxes between two R waves - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅A MA is
preparing to calculate a patients heart rate from an EKG tracing what of the following methods should
the assistant use for this calculation?
Previous thrombones - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅MA is reviewing laboratory requistions. What conditions
should the assistant perform a capillary collection rather than a venipuncture?
