SimChart 50 Post-Case Quiz
By taking a patient into an examination room to discuss their medical history, the
medical assistant has protected
the patient's right to __________
A. consolations.
B. medical history.
C. privacy.
D. confidentiality – answer C. privacy.
True or false? It is important to remain sensitive while obtaining a family history from a
patient because it can be a difficult topic for the patient to discuss. - answer True - The
medical assistant must demonstrate professionalism and sensitivity to patients when
conducting a health history.
A patient might have reason to worry about his risk for heart disease based on his:
A. last test results.
B. fever.
C. family history.
D. occupation. – answer C. family history.
True or false? There is no need to worry about keeping verbal communication about a
patient confidential. - answer False - It is a patient's right to expect that both verbal and
written communication about their care will be
kept confidential.
Before discussing a low cholesterol diet with a patient, the medical assistant should:
A. ask the physician to prescribe medication for the patient.
B. describe what they eat to the patient.
C. ask the patient about his or her current diet.
D. locate a standard low cholesterol
diet for the patient. – answer C. ask the patient about his or her current diet.
True or false? Cultural background does not play a role in heart disease. - answer False
- A patient's culture is very important to his or her health status. The medical assistant
should take
time to note the values important to the patient and design health promotion tools that
support his
or her cultural values.
Which factors put a patient at risk for heart disease?
A. Ethnicity, gender, and family history
By taking a patient into an examination room to discuss their medical history, the
medical assistant has protected
the patient's right to __________
A. consolations.
B. medical history.
C. privacy.
D. confidentiality – answer C. privacy.
True or false? It is important to remain sensitive while obtaining a family history from a
patient because it can be a difficult topic for the patient to discuss. - answer True - The
medical assistant must demonstrate professionalism and sensitivity to patients when
conducting a health history.
A patient might have reason to worry about his risk for heart disease based on his:
A. last test results.
B. fever.
C. family history.
D. occupation. – answer C. family history.
True or false? There is no need to worry about keeping verbal communication about a
patient confidential. - answer False - It is a patient's right to expect that both verbal and
written communication about their care will be
kept confidential.
Before discussing a low cholesterol diet with a patient, the medical assistant should:
A. ask the physician to prescribe medication for the patient.
B. describe what they eat to the patient.
C. ask the patient about his or her current diet.
D. locate a standard low cholesterol
diet for the patient. – answer C. ask the patient about his or her current diet.
True or false? Cultural background does not play a role in heart disease. - answer False
- A patient's culture is very important to his or her health status. The medical assistant
should take
time to note the values important to the patient and design health promotion tools that
support his
or her cultural values.
Which factors put a patient at risk for heart disease?
A. Ethnicity, gender, and family history
