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. consulations.
B. medical history.
C. privacy.
D. confidentiality - -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. - -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. - -C. family history.
-True or false? There is no need to worry about keeping verbal
communication about a patient confidential. - -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 lowcholesterol
diet for the patient. - -C. ask the patient about his or her current diet.
-True or false? Cultural background does not play a role in heart disease. - -
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. consulations.
B. medical history.
C. privacy.
D. confidentiality - -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. - -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. - -C. family history.
-True or false? There is no need to worry about keeping verbal
communication about a patient confidential. - -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 lowcholesterol
diet for the patient. - -C. ask the patient about his or her current diet.
-True or false? Cultural background does not play a role in heart disease. - -
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
