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DIFFERENT RECENTLY TESTED VERSIONS OF THE EXAM
180 QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE
2024-2025 INCLUDES A STUDY GUIDE
Which of the following methods is used to notify a provider of the denial of a claim by an insurance
carrier ANS- Remittance advice
A remittance advice document itemizes all paid, denied, and allowable charges for a client. This
document notifies the provider of any and all claim denials.
Which of the following positions is appropriate for a pelvic exam
ANS- Lithotomy
The lithotomy position is appropriate for pelvic examinations.
A medical assistant is preparing a client who has congestive heart failure (CHF) for an
examination by the provider. Which of the following manifestations should the assistant expect
ANS- Shortness of breath (SOB)
Expected manifestations of CHF include shortness of breath, fatigue, and edema
When measuring a clients respiratory rate, which of the following actions should a medical
assistant take to ensure an accurate reading ANS-
Count the respiration's while the client thinks his pulse is being obtained.
In order to obtain the most accurate reading, the assistant should count the respirations without
the client being aware that his breathing is being assessed. The client can easily control or alter
breathing patterns when he is conscious that the assistant is paying attention to his respirations.
Which of the following laboratory results should the medical assistant recognize is abnormal
ANS- Potassium 3 mEq/L
This potassium level is below the expected reference range of 3.5 to 5 mEq/L.
A provider has requested a dissecting instrument on a sterile tray that a medical assistant is
preparing. Which of the following instruments should the assistant include on the tray ANS-
Scissors
Scissors are considered cutting and dissecting instruments because they include a sharp blade or
surface that can cut, dissect, or scrape.
,A medical assistant is replacing a sharps container in an examination room and receives a small
laceration on her arm from the plastic lid. Which of the following types of documentation should
the assistant complete as a result of this incident ANS-
OSHA Form 301
The assistant should recognize that the OSHA Form 301 is an incident report used when
reporting details about a work-related injury or illness.
A medical assistant is reviewing a client's history prior to the client's appointment. Which of the
following laboratory results indicates the need to schedule an extension of the current visit ANS-
Fasting blood glucose 168 mg/dL
This fasting blood glucose level is above the expected reference range of 70 to 130 mg/dL. The
assistant should notify the provider and schedule an extension of the client's visit. A medical
assistant is reinforcing instructions with a client about how to take a buccal tablet.which of the
following instructions should the assistant give the client ANS- "Place the tablet between you
or gums and cheek."
The assistant should instruct the client to place the buccal tablet between his gums and his cheek.
A buccal tablet acts faster than oral tablets because it does not need to pass through the
gastrointestinal tract to be absorbed.
Which of the following terms should a medical assistant use to tell a provider that a client is
having discomfort and difficulty breathing ANS-
Dyspnea
Dyspnea is a term used to indicate that a client is experiencing difficult or painful breathing.
Which of the following cardiac procedures is within a medical assistants scope of practice and
does not require a licensed technician or provider to assist or perform it ANS- Holter monitor
application
A Holter monitor is a system for recording cardiac activity for 24 hr or longer. It is within an
assistant's scope of practice to place and remove a Holter monitor.
Which of the following EKG artifacts is caused by a disconnected electrode and results in the
tracing going into the margins of the paper ANS-
Interrupted baseline
,Interrupted baseline is caused by an electrical disconnection or a detached electrode and results
in the tracing moving into the margins of the paper.
A medical assistant receives a telephone call from a client who seems anxious about the results of
a test. Which of the following responses should the assistant make ANS-
"I know you are concerned about your test results. We'll call you as soon as your results come
in."
This response shows empathy and active listening skills on the part of the assistant, which
communicates to the client that the assistant recognizes his emotions. Empathy allows the
assistant to validate the client's emotions without becoming unprofessional and losing
objectivity. This response is an example of an appropriate way to communicate with the client.
A medical assistant is assisting with the physical examination of a client who has scabies.
Besides gloves, which of the following pieces of personal protective equipment should the
assistant wear ANS-
Gown
Scabies requires contact precautions; therefore, the assistant should wear gloves and a gown.
Other client conditions that require contact precautions include hepatitis A, rotavirus, and
herpes zoster (shingles).
A client loses consciousness. The EKG reveals ventricular fibrillation. Which of the following
actions should a medical assistant take first ANS-
Call for help and begin CPR
According to the American Heart Association's resuscitation guidelines, the assistant should call
for help and perform CPR immediately after witnessing a cardiac arrest.
A medical assistant is composing business correspondence using the simplified letter style.
Which of the following features should the assistant use ANS-
A subject line in all capital letters.
In the simplified letter style, the subject line is in all capital letters and replaces the salutation.
Where should a medical assistant place the electrode for lead V5 ANS-
On the left anterior axillary line, horizontal to V4.
This is the proper placement for lead V5.
A medical assistant is caring for a client who is 5'7" tall. Which of the following is the client's
height in centimeters ANS-
, 170 cm
When making this conversion, the assistant should first convert 5' 7'' to 67 inches. Next, the
assistant should convert inches to centimeters by multiplying by 2.54. The result is 170.18 cm,
which rounds to 170 cm.
Which of the following techniques should a medical assistant use when bandaging a wound
ANS- Wrap the wound from distal to proximal
Wounds should always be wrapped from distal to proximal.
Which of the following is outside of a medical assistant's scope of practice ANS- Order
additional laboratory tests to confirm the client's condition.
It is outside of a medical assistant's scope of practice to order additional laboratory tests without
a provider's prescription.
A client is seen in an urgent care center for a laceration to the left foot. The provider evaluates
the injury, determines sutures are not needed, applies a dressing, and releases the client. Which of
the following levels of examination should a medical assistant use for the procedural coding for
this visit ANS-
Problem focused examination.
Problem-focused examinations are limited to the single body area or system mentioned in the
chief complaint.
Prior to a client's follow-up appointment, which of the following information should a medical
assistant report to the provider ANS-
Recent laboratory results.
The assistant should report recent laboratory results to the provider prior to the visit so the
provider can review them with the client during the follow-up appointment.
A medical assistant is reviewing a provider's instructions as the client is preparing to leave the
office. The provider recommends that the client purchase an over-the-counter antitussive, but the
client tells the assistant that she does not know what an antitussive is. Which of the following
responses should the assistant make ANS-
"It is a medication that suppresses the cough reflex."
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