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D. Butterfly needle - ANSWER✔✔ A CMP is ordered for an older adult patient
whose veins continue to collapse despite drinking water. Which of the following is
the best collection method for this patient?
A. Needle and syringe
B. Evacuated tube system
C. Capillary puncture
D. Butterfly needle
B. To assess patients' health to make sure they can tolerate the proposed surgical
procedure. - ANSWER✔✔ Which of the following is the purpose of scheduling
preadmission testing (PAT) prior to surgery?
A. To provide documentation to the insurance company to waive the copay.
B. To assess patients' health to make sure they can tolerate the proposed surgical
procedure.
C. To ensure the procedure is covered by the patient's insurance.
D. To assess preparation and recovery time needed before and after surgery.
D. EHR - ANSWER✔✔ Which of the following medical office software
applications uses an electronic signature?
A. Scheduling
B. Encoders
C. Spreadsheets
D. EHR
,D. Part B - ANSWER✔✔ Which part of Medicare covers office visits with a
primary care provider?
A. Part D
B. Part A
C. Part C
D. Part B
B. biohazardous material present. - ANSWER✔✔ A patient notices the symbol
above on the door and asks what it means. The medical assistant should tell the
patient the symbol means
A. emergency eye wash station.
B. biohazardous material present.
C. isolation precautions required.
D. hazardous chemicals in use.
D. Abandonment - ANSWER✔✔ Which of the following acts involves the
termination of a patient from the care of a physician without reasonable, written
notice of withdrawal from the case?
A. Slander
B. Battery
C. Discrimination
D. Abandonment
B. leave the instruments in the autoclave with the door slightly open to finish
drying. - ANSWER✔✔ While emptying the autoclave, the medical assistant
notices that the wrapped instruments are damp. The medical assistant should
A. remove the instruments and set them on the counter to dry.
,B. leave the instruments in the autoclave with the door slightly open to finish
drying.
C. remove the instruments and place them on the Mayo stand for surgery.
D. leave the instruments in the autoclave and run the cycle again.
C. Determine if a workman's compensation claim has been filed. - ANSWER✔✔
A patient presents to the provider's office with a complaint of persistent migraines
three days after acquiring a head injury on the job. After the provider assesses the
patient, the final diagnosis is a concussion. Which of the following actions should
the medical assistant take next?
A. Obtain payment directly from the patient at the time of service.
B. File a claim with the patient's primary insurance carrier.
C. Determine if a workman's compensation claim has been filed.
D. Bill the patient's employer directly.
C. Light blue - ANSWER✔✔ The physician orders a PT/PTT. Which of the
following evacuated tubes should the medical assistant select for collecting the
specimen
A. Red
B. Light green
C. Light blue
D. Grey
B. 2 tabs - ANSWER✔✔ The physician has ordered acetaminophen (Tylenol)
E.S.1000 mg po q day. The amount on hand is 500 mg tabs. What is the correct
dose to administer?
A. 1 tab
B. 2 tabs
, C. 2.5 tabs
D. 0.5 tab
A. Slightly to the side of the center of the fingertip - ANSWER✔✔ A finger stick
capillary puncture should be performed at which of the following sites to prevent
injury?
A. Slightly to the side of the center of the fingertip
B. Proximal to the skin crease located at the first joint on the fingertip
C. At the most distal end of the fingertip
D. Directly in the center of the fingertip
B. Premature ventricular contraction - ANSWER✔✔ The pictured rhythm is an
example of which of the following?
A. Sinus bradycardia
B. Premature ventricular contraction
C. Atrial flutter
D. Ventricular tachycardia
A. Remind the patient to remain as still as possible. - ANSWER✔✔ A medical
assistant obtains the tracing shown above on a patient. Which of the following
actions should the medical assistant take?
A. Remind the patient to remain as still as possible.
B. Place the patient in Trendelenburg's position.
C. Check for incorrect lead placement.
D. Ensure precordial lead wires are crossed to balance polarization.
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