SimChart 86 post-case - Rapid strep
test
A rapid Strep test is indicated for a patient with which chief complaint? - -
pharyngitis
-True or false? According to the CDC, mucous membranes are not listed as a
risk for pathogenic microorganisms. - -False
-A patient complains of sore throat. Which of the following procedures will
provide test results in the shortest amount of time and is commonly
performed in the office? - -rapid strep test
-The CDC recommends treating Strep Throat with appropriate antibiotics.
Which organs can be negatively impacted if streptococcus goes untreated? -
-Kidneys and heart
-True or false? The medical assistant doesn't always need to interpret the
results according to the manufacturer's instructions. - -False
-True or false? In order to correctly code the condition streptococcal
pharyngitis, more than one ICD-10 code is needed. - -False
-True or false? If the physician is not able to diagnosis the disease from the
patient's clinical signs and symptoms, laboratory tests may be used to help
the physician identify the pathogen. - -True
-True or false? Streptococcus Pyogenes (group A streptococcus) is the
organism that causes strep throat. - -True
-Which statements regarding obtaining specimens is false? - -The medical
assistant does not need to worry about contamination because the specimen
has already been exposed to a pathogen.
-Place the following steps in order that are needed to collect a throat
specimen in the correct order. - -1.Apply gloves.
2.Remove the sterile swab, being careful not to contaminate it
3.Depress the tongue with a tongue depressor
4.Do not allow the swab to touch any areas other than the throat
5.Place the swab at the back of the throat, firmly rubbing it over any lesions
or white inflamed areas of the mucous membrane of the tonsillar area and
rotating constantly
test
A rapid Strep test is indicated for a patient with which chief complaint? - -
pharyngitis
-True or false? According to the CDC, mucous membranes are not listed as a
risk for pathogenic microorganisms. - -False
-A patient complains of sore throat. Which of the following procedures will
provide test results in the shortest amount of time and is commonly
performed in the office? - -rapid strep test
-The CDC recommends treating Strep Throat with appropriate antibiotics.
Which organs can be negatively impacted if streptococcus goes untreated? -
-Kidneys and heart
-True or false? The medical assistant doesn't always need to interpret the
results according to the manufacturer's instructions. - -False
-True or false? In order to correctly code the condition streptococcal
pharyngitis, more than one ICD-10 code is needed. - -False
-True or false? If the physician is not able to diagnosis the disease from the
patient's clinical signs and symptoms, laboratory tests may be used to help
the physician identify the pathogen. - -True
-True or false? Streptococcus Pyogenes (group A streptococcus) is the
organism that causes strep throat. - -True
-Which statements regarding obtaining specimens is false? - -The medical
assistant does not need to worry about contamination because the specimen
has already been exposed to a pathogen.
-Place the following steps in order that are needed to collect a throat
specimen in the correct order. - -1.Apply gloves.
2.Remove the sterile swab, being careful not to contaminate it
3.Depress the tongue with a tongue depressor
4.Do not allow the swab to touch any areas other than the throat
5.Place the swab at the back of the throat, firmly rubbing it over any lesions
or white inflamed areas of the mucous membrane of the tonsillar area and
rotating constantly
