) Questions with Correct
Answers {Grade A}100% Verified
Which of the following are considered the two greatest sources of contamination once
a sterile field is established?
-hands and elbow
-hands and hair
-elbows and breath
-breath and hair - correct answer hands and elbow
Which of the following types of providers are exempt from electronic claims by
medicare?
-single provider practices
-ambulatory centers
-practices greater than 100
-long term care centers - correct answer single provider practices
,Which of the following techniques should a medical assistant use for the routine
cleaning of EKG cables?
-disinfection
-sanitization
-sterilization
-soaking - correct answer disinfection
When working in a culturally diverse practice, which of the following actions should a
medical assistant take to overcome diversity and communication barriers?
-maintain a common greeting for patients across cultures
-examine personal religious, cultural values, and beliefs to identify any biases
-request a family member's assistance when speaking with a patient who does not
speak the same language
-use a patient's appearance to determine their lifestyle choices - correct answer
maintain a common greeting for patients across cultures
,When unloading an autoclave machine, a medical assistant notices spots on the
instruments. The assistant should recognize this is which of the following?
-mineral deposits from tap water
-improper cleaning of the chamber
-clogged chamber drain
-exposure to hard chemicals - correct answer mineral deposits from tap water
Aside from verifying that patients full name and date of birth, which of the following
patient identifiers would a medical assistant recognize as unique to an individual
patient?
-health insurance group number
-zip code
-medical record number
-place of employment - correct answer medical record number
, Which of the following condition involves an overload of iron in the body?
-hemochromatosis
-histoplasmosis
-homeostasis
-hemolysis - correct answer hemochromatosis
A medical assistant works at a practice that is part of an Accountable Care
Organization. This designation mean the practice's health care team will focus on
improving care for patient's who have which of the following types of medical
coverage?
-medicaid
-preferred provider organization
-medicare
-health maintenance organization - correct answer medicare