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1. Supine position: When measuring a infant from head to heel. What exam posi-
tion should you place the infant in?
2. Infants 6 weeks who has a heart of 80/min: What type of patient would you
report to the provider if they had a low apical pulse?
3. Confidentiality statement: What statement do you provide to patients to be in
compliance HIPPA?
4. When you have symptoms: 4. What information do you need to provide to the
patient when wearing a Holter monitor about marker?
5. Educational material: What information is acceptable to provide to the patient in
the waiting room?
6. Blade down, handle first: What technique would be used when passing a scalpel
to the provider during a sterile procedure?
7. Pathology: 7. A patient being post-op status post left mastectomy. What informa-
tion should you make sure is on the chart from hospital?
8. Human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG): What is the hormone detected in preg-
nancy test?
9. Liquid nitrogen: What is used in cryosurgery?
10. CMS 1500: What is the universal claim for submited outpatient billing?
11. Plan of care: When reviewing a patient's chart after a visit. Where would you
look in the chart to review medication dosage and instructions for the patient?
12. American w/ Disability Act: Where should you refer a non- ambulatory for,
assistance with workplace accommodations?
13. Tachycardia, Hypotension, Afebrile, Normal Respiration: 13. You have ob-
tained the following vital signs from an adult patient: temperature 37.2 C (99. 0 F),
heart rate 106/min, BP 89/50 mm Hg and respiratory rate of 18/min. What should
document regarding the vital signs?
14. Lithotomy Position: What position should you place a patient for a pap smear?
15. Immediately over the phone: A urgent referral has been submitted to the
insurance company. How long should the authorization process take?
16. Dispose of in a biohazard container: Your gloved hands come in contact with
the patient's blood during a procedure. What action should you take?
17. Semi-Fowler: A patient has COPD and requires an abdominal exam. What
position should you place the patient in to manage his/her respiratory status?
18. Dr./Nurse Practitioner: When working in an ambulatory care center with several
other workers. Who is legally responsible for the medical assistant's actions?
19. Patient & care giver relationship: What should you recognize as a goal of
patient- centered care?
20. Alcoholism: What is a risk factor for developing cirrhosis?
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21. 1 inch: When setting a tray for a sterile procedure. How many inches are required
to maintain a sterile field?
22. Contusion: What is a closed wound caused by blunt trauma that results in
swelling, ecchymosis, and pain?
23. Goniometers: What device would you use to measure a patient's range of
motion?
24. Height & Weight: What criteria is used to determine BMI?
25. Red/Rare Meat: 25. What foods should you instruct a patient to refrain from
eating prior to testing for fecal occult blood?
26. Temperature: What is a cause for a urine specimen to be rejected?
27. PPE: What items are employers required to provide based on OSHA's Blood-
borne Pathogens standards for all employees?
28. Vertigo: What side effect can you expect from a patient following an ear irriga-
tion?
29. Brachial Artery: What artery is primarily used for obtaining a manual blood
pressure?
30. National Provider Identification (NPI): What information is needed from a
provider to complete the CMS-1500 form?
31. Pialative: when using antihistamines to treat allergies this is an example of what
kind of care?
32. 3-4 inches: How many inches above the venipuncture site should the tourniquet
be placed?
33. Distilled water: What solution is used in an autoclave for sterilization?
34. Apply Even Pressre: 35. What action should you take when performing a
capillary puncture?
35. Have the parent to hold the child: When performing a capillary puncture on a
10 month old patient. What action should you take?
36. Post-op instructions: A patient has had a cyst removed in the office. What
information should be provided to the patient prior to leaving the office?
37. 100: When performing CPR how many compressions should be done in a
minute?
38. Forehead: Your patient requires a temporal temperature to be taken. Where
should you take this temperature?
39. Prevent contamination: What is the purpose of the chain of custody for a drug
screen?
40. Chest: Where are electrodes placed on the body for a holter monitor?
41. The patient can see 20ft while the adverage eye sees 50: Patient's vision is
20/50 according to the Snellen chart. What does this mean?
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