MDAST 323 Final Review Exam Questions
With Complete Solutions
The health belief model - ANSWER Which model analyzes what people believe to
be true about themselves and their health?
Depression - ANSWER During which stage of grief does the patient grieve the
loss of health and is very sad about the diagnosis?
Perception of the disease
B. Age
C. Emotional state
D. Learning style
E. All of the above Correct - ANSWER Which of the following factors affects a
patient's learning?
A patient with hearing loss - ANSWER If the medical assistant stands in front of
the patient or within the person's field of vision before beginning to speak, which
of the following patients would benefit most?
A patient with vision loss - ANSWER All written material should be in a large font
or large print for which of the following patients?
The material should promote specific pharmaceutical companies. - ANSWER
Which of the following is not a guideline to follow when developing or ordering
educational supplies?
Refer to Mr. Ignatio's authorization of access to his personal information before
answering any questions. - ANSWER Mr. Ignatio's daughter called today and
wants details about her father's diagnosis. How should the medical assistant
manage this request?
, Using language that a sixth- to eighth-grader can understand - ANSWER You are
responsible for developing a patient education pamphlet on diabetes mellitus.
Which factor is most important to remember?
Explain the importance of foot care and then cover questions about his
glucometer. - ANSWER Mr. Ignatio tells Taylor, the medical assistant, that he is
really worried about developing foot ulcers because of his diabetic condition.
Taylor has only 10 minutes to spend on patient education today, and he planned
to review glucometer techniques. What is the best approach?
Some patients respond to a disturbing diagnosis with anger toward the
physician or medical assistant. - ANSWER Which statement is true about Dr.
Elisabeth Kübler-Ross's stages of grief model?
observe the patient for cues that indicate confusion. - ANSWER The best method
for communicating with a patient who speaks a different language is to
releasing patient information only to those identified on the patient authorization
form. - ANSWER HIPAA restrictions on PHI dictate
Intellectual - ANSWER The ability to understand the complexities of the disease
and treatment recommendations carries which of the following impacts?
Denial and isolation - ANSWER Which stage of grief is associated with a patient's
refusal to meet with a dietician because he says his diet is fine and there is no
need to change it?
Assessment - ANSWER What is the first requirement in developing a teaching
plan that works for a particular individual?
A. Waiting room
B. Exam rooms
C. Front desk
D. All of the above Correct - ANSWER Which of the following locations is an
appropriate place for learning?
A.Patient's learning preference
B. Individual characteristics
C. Lifestyle factors
With Complete Solutions
The health belief model - ANSWER Which model analyzes what people believe to
be true about themselves and their health?
Depression - ANSWER During which stage of grief does the patient grieve the
loss of health and is very sad about the diagnosis?
Perception of the disease
B. Age
C. Emotional state
D. Learning style
E. All of the above Correct - ANSWER Which of the following factors affects a
patient's learning?
A patient with hearing loss - ANSWER If the medical assistant stands in front of
the patient or within the person's field of vision before beginning to speak, which
of the following patients would benefit most?
A patient with vision loss - ANSWER All written material should be in a large font
or large print for which of the following patients?
The material should promote specific pharmaceutical companies. - ANSWER
Which of the following is not a guideline to follow when developing or ordering
educational supplies?
Refer to Mr. Ignatio's authorization of access to his personal information before
answering any questions. - ANSWER Mr. Ignatio's daughter called today and
wants details about her father's diagnosis. How should the medical assistant
manage this request?
, Using language that a sixth- to eighth-grader can understand - ANSWER You are
responsible for developing a patient education pamphlet on diabetes mellitus.
Which factor is most important to remember?
Explain the importance of foot care and then cover questions about his
glucometer. - ANSWER Mr. Ignatio tells Taylor, the medical assistant, that he is
really worried about developing foot ulcers because of his diabetic condition.
Taylor has only 10 minutes to spend on patient education today, and he planned
to review glucometer techniques. What is the best approach?
Some patients respond to a disturbing diagnosis with anger toward the
physician or medical assistant. - ANSWER Which statement is true about Dr.
Elisabeth Kübler-Ross's stages of grief model?
observe the patient for cues that indicate confusion. - ANSWER The best method
for communicating with a patient who speaks a different language is to
releasing patient information only to those identified on the patient authorization
form. - ANSWER HIPAA restrictions on PHI dictate
Intellectual - ANSWER The ability to understand the complexities of the disease
and treatment recommendations carries which of the following impacts?
Denial and isolation - ANSWER Which stage of grief is associated with a patient's
refusal to meet with a dietician because he says his diet is fine and there is no
need to change it?
Assessment - ANSWER What is the first requirement in developing a teaching
plan that works for a particular individual?
A. Waiting room
B. Exam rooms
C. Front desk
D. All of the above Correct - ANSWER Which of the following locations is an
appropriate place for learning?
A.Patient's learning preference
B. Individual characteristics
C. Lifestyle factors
