BASELINE TEST 2025 QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
Which of the following types of allergy testing involves applying an allergen to the
skin to help detect delayed allergic reactions? - ....ANSWER ...-patch testing
A medical assistant is cleaning an examination room after assisting a provider with
a biopsy. Which of the following actions should the assistant take? -
....ANSWER ...-Dispose of a scalpel in a properly labeled, puncture proof
container
A patient arrives at the provider's office with a laceration on their right forearm,
and the provider determines the patient will need sutures. Which of the following
supplies should the medical assistant hand to the provider? -
....ANSWER ...-The needle holder with the suture attached
Which of the following spatial considerations should the medical assistant make
when checking in a patient? - ....ANSWER ...-4-12 feet
Which of the following processes provides the ability to send prescriptions
electronically? - ....ANSWER ...-e-prescribing
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,Which of the following cardiac procedures is within a medical assistant's scope of
practice and does not require a licensed technician or provider to assist with or
perform the procedure? - ....ANSWER ...-Holter monitor application
Which of the following can result from the use of outdated or incorrect codes on a
billing claim - ....ANSWER ...-Reduction of payer reimbursement
Which of the following eating disorders is demonstrated by purging, use of
laxatives, and mood swings - ....ANSWER ...-bulimia nervosa
Which of the following is an advantage of using an electronic practice management
software for scheduling appointments - ....ANSWER ...-Ability to generate
reports
A medical assistant is billing a patient's third-party payer for today's office visit.
Which of the following documents does this require? - ....ANSWER ...-An
837P/CMS-1500 claim form
A patient is having an EKG performed and is experiencing dyspnea. In which of
the following positions should the medical assistant place the patient? -
....ANSWER ...-Fowler's position
Which of the following is a root word? - ....ANSWER ...-col
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, A medical assistant in an outpatient facility is preparing a patient for a
venipuncture. Which of the following actions should the assistant take to confirm
the patient's identity? - ....ANSWER ...-Ask the patient to state and spell
their full name and provide their date of birth
A medical assistant is reviewing the list of medications a patient reports they are
currently taking. The assistant should recognize that which of the following
medications is available in a sublingual form? - ....ANSWER ...-nitroglycerin
A medical assistant is examining a patient who has a third-degree burn on their
hands. Which of the following is a first aid procedure the medical assistant can
perform? - ....ANSWER ...-separate the patients burned fingers
If a provider writes a prescription for a patient to take a medication BID, how
many times a day should the patient take the medication - ....ANSWER ...-
twice
Which of the following is a positive nonverbal behavior - ....ANSWER ...-
leaning towards the person
A patient's ability to walk, groom themselves, bathe, and eat is evaluated by which
of the following screenings - ....ANSWER ...-functional status screening
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AND ANSWERS
Which of the following types of allergy testing involves applying an allergen to the
skin to help detect delayed allergic reactions? - ....ANSWER ...-patch testing
A medical assistant is cleaning an examination room after assisting a provider with
a biopsy. Which of the following actions should the assistant take? -
....ANSWER ...-Dispose of a scalpel in a properly labeled, puncture proof
container
A patient arrives at the provider's office with a laceration on their right forearm,
and the provider determines the patient will need sutures. Which of the following
supplies should the medical assistant hand to the provider? -
....ANSWER ...-The needle holder with the suture attached
Which of the following spatial considerations should the medical assistant make
when checking in a patient? - ....ANSWER ...-4-12 feet
Which of the following processes provides the ability to send prescriptions
electronically? - ....ANSWER ...-e-prescribing
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,Which of the following cardiac procedures is within a medical assistant's scope of
practice and does not require a licensed technician or provider to assist with or
perform the procedure? - ....ANSWER ...-Holter monitor application
Which of the following can result from the use of outdated or incorrect codes on a
billing claim - ....ANSWER ...-Reduction of payer reimbursement
Which of the following eating disorders is demonstrated by purging, use of
laxatives, and mood swings - ....ANSWER ...-bulimia nervosa
Which of the following is an advantage of using an electronic practice management
software for scheduling appointments - ....ANSWER ...-Ability to generate
reports
A medical assistant is billing a patient's third-party payer for today's office visit.
Which of the following documents does this require? - ....ANSWER ...-An
837P/CMS-1500 claim form
A patient is having an EKG performed and is experiencing dyspnea. In which of
the following positions should the medical assistant place the patient? -
....ANSWER ...-Fowler's position
Which of the following is a root word? - ....ANSWER ...-col
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, A medical assistant in an outpatient facility is preparing a patient for a
venipuncture. Which of the following actions should the assistant take to confirm
the patient's identity? - ....ANSWER ...-Ask the patient to state and spell
their full name and provide their date of birth
A medical assistant is reviewing the list of medications a patient reports they are
currently taking. The assistant should recognize that which of the following
medications is available in a sublingual form? - ....ANSWER ...-nitroglycerin
A medical assistant is examining a patient who has a third-degree burn on their
hands. Which of the following is a first aid procedure the medical assistant can
perform? - ....ANSWER ...-separate the patients burned fingers
If a provider writes a prescription for a patient to take a medication BID, how
many times a day should the patient take the medication - ....ANSWER ...-
twice
Which of the following is a positive nonverbal behavior - ....ANSWER ...-
leaning towards the person
A patient's ability to walk, groom themselves, bathe, and eat is evaluated by which
of the following screenings - ....ANSWER ...-functional status screening
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