Integrity and Sputum Collection Guidelines
Integrity Example
Acknowledging one's mistakes.
3- A clinical medical assistant is preparing a wound for suturing. Which of the following steps should the
clinical medical assistant take to ensure proper cleansing of the wound?
Wipe from the center to the edge with an antiseptic swab.
Sputum Collection Preparation
Take a deep breath before coughing up the specimen.
A clinical medical assistant saw a patient collapse in the waiting room. After assessing the patient, it was
determined that the patient has a pacemaker and that an automated external defibrillator (AED) was
needed. How far away from the pacemaker should the AED electrodes be placed?
Two inches away
How should a clinical medical assistant handle office mail upon opening it?
Attach the envelope to all letters.
What is the difference between the amount charged by a provider and the amount paid by an insurance
company?
adjustment
What is the correct billing form for Medicare patients?
, CMS-1500
On which sheet does a clinical medical assistant document the procedures, payments, and adjustments
at the close of the business day?
day sheet
Which of the following should be communicated to the patient who is, leaning how to use crutches?
The patient's non-injured leg should move with the crutches
A clinical medical assistant is preparing a tray for a PAP smear, which of the following items is
mandatory?
vaginal speculum
What type of bandages is used to dress wounds on fingers?
tube gauze
After completing a surgical scrub, in which position should a clinical medical assistant hold their hands?
up
Which of the following is the most accurate way to obtain an. infant's head circumference?
Bring the tape measure around the head, above the ears, until it meets
Integrity Example
Acknowledging one's mistakes.
3- A clinical medical assistant is preparing a wound for suturing. Which of the following steps should the
clinical medical assistant take to ensure proper cleansing of the wound?
Wipe from the center to the edge with an antiseptic swab.
Sputum Collection Preparation
Take a deep breath before coughing up the specimen.
A clinical medical assistant saw a patient collapse in the waiting room. After assessing the patient, it was
determined that the patient has a pacemaker and that an automated external defibrillator (AED) was
needed. How far away from the pacemaker should the AED electrodes be placed?
Two inches away
How should a clinical medical assistant handle office mail upon opening it?
Attach the envelope to all letters.
What is the difference between the amount charged by a provider and the amount paid by an insurance
company?
adjustment
What is the correct billing form for Medicare patients?
, CMS-1500
On which sheet does a clinical medical assistant document the procedures, payments, and adjustments
at the close of the business day?
day sheet
Which of the following should be communicated to the patient who is, leaning how to use crutches?
The patient's non-injured leg should move with the crutches
A clinical medical assistant is preparing a tray for a PAP smear, which of the following items is
mandatory?
vaginal speculum
What type of bandages is used to dress wounds on fingers?
tube gauze
After completing a surgical scrub, in which position should a clinical medical assistant hold their hands?
up
Which of the following is the most accurate way to obtain an. infant's head circumference?
Bring the tape measure around the head, above the ears, until it meets
