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1. a medical assistant is caring for a patient who is scheduled for a flexible
sig- moidoscopy and will be self administering anxenema at home. the assistant should explain that medicaion will be in which form? Ans>> solution
2. patient reports difficulty breathing. what should assistant
prescribe? Ans>> zoipi- dem
3. prrscription is called for 10 mf of diazepam how many mL are required
for each dose? Ans>> 10 mL
4. If the patient has breast cancer assistant should identify the provider pre-
scribed ondansetrom and it's in which of the following med classes
Ans>> antiemetic
5. a med assistant transcribing a prescription. assistant should identify that
this med has specific requirements because it's classified in which of the following of controlled substances? Ans>> schedule 2
6. for a mantoux test what route do you
use? Ans>> intradermal
7. 30 mL of liquid calculates to how many
tablespoons? Ans>> 2 tbsp
8. what is part of verifying the right
medication? Ans>> check expiration date
9. MA asks when PT last ate. that is a form
of? Ans>> right time
16. what's wssential for blood
coagulation? Ans>> calcium
17. what's a source of
fiber? Ans>> apples
18. how do you explain food labels?
Ans>> the amount of each nutrient is expressed in weight per serving and as a percentage of the daily value
19. importance of water intake
Ans>> regulate body temperature
20. differentiates bulimia nervosa from binge
eating Ans>> self induced vomiting
21. lactose intolerant don't
eat Ans>> cream cheese
22. high protein diet foods
Ans>> eat carbs and fats so body won't burn protein as fat
23. what should the patient check on food
label? Ans>> serving size
24. for bone loss and calcium regulation what vitamin should you
take? Ans>> vita- min d
25. a MA is teaching about the major food groups which information about
grains should the assistant include Ans>> prevent constipation
26. preparing a pt for an examination which is a sign of anorexia
nervosa Ans>> pro- truding bones
27. increasing intake of vitamin a what should they
wat Ans>> oranges
28. signs of bulimia
nervosa Ans>> laxative use
29. how to interpret food labels. what does the fda require to be in food
labels Ans>> cholesterol
30. source of vitamin
d Ans>> fish
31. someone arrives in a wheelchair very upset what do
you do? Ans>> face at eye level
32. patient is angry because he cannot commit what is he
fsvojf Ans>> intimacy v isolation
33. a lack of achievement at age 1 what can
haplen Ans>> suspiciousness
34. mini mental state exams
are? Ans>> copying a geometric design
35. an older person has "too much time on their hands" what developmental
task for this age group Ans>> having a sense of self worth
36. a patient who walks with difficulty bc of nerve damage enters a clinic what
37. what suggests that someone needs a mental status
evaluation? Ans>> patient keeps asking the same question
38. a patient is having serious problems at work and cannot focus. what
should be a sign? Ans>> rapid respirations
39. a patient says she's way too young to have cancer what helps during this
stage of grief? Ans>> give education about the disease
40. an adult says their child hasn't sucked their thumb since she was a
baby what defense mechanism is the child using Ans>> regressikn
41. which defense mechanism is characterized by a patients externalization
of guilt blame or responsibility Ans>> projection
42. a pt blaming herself for someone's death is which stage of
grief? Ans>> bargain- ing
43. adolescence experiences which
stage? Ans>> identity vs role confusion
44. examiner asks patient to repeat three objects. in doing so the examiner
asks to perform a task in which area Ans>> registration
45. "i haven't been as careful about salt and fat but i've been exercising
more" is which defense mechanism? Ans>> compensation
46. which is both immune and
endocrine? Ans>> thymus
47. which is digestive and
endocrine Ans>> pancreas
48. which is respiratory to transport waste from body's
cells Ans>> cardiovascular
49. which is located below the larynx and has two
lobes Ans>> thyroid
62. what is MA primary role in a MRI
Ans>> instruct pt of information about a MRI
63. which is defined as bone loss
density Ans>> osteoporosis
64. which is characterized by the top stomach protruding through
the di- aphragm Ans>> hiatal hernia
65. a patient whose dietary choices have resulted in elevated uris levels. the
patient is at risk for developing what? Ans>> gout
66. which puts a patient at high risk for
CAD? Ans>> smoking
67. which of the following injuries is the patient likely to have
sustained Ans>> ankle sprain
68. a MA should recognize that worldwide rapidly spreading novel
infection can result in? Ans>> pandemic
69. a MA should recognize that which is the clinical purpose of contract
media in diagnostic imaging Ans>> highlights inner body
70. which of the following is a risk for
CHF Ans>> chronic hypertension
71. which puts a patient at high risk of experiencing
CVA Ans>> sleep apnea
72. low fiber high fat diet is a risk for which disease
Ans>> colorectal cancer
73. which caused a historical pandemic that led to first
vaccine Ans>> smallpox
74. which disease had weakness and paralysis of muscles
fever and headaches Ans>> polio
75. which disease affects 9% of the population and is characterized by the
body's inability to produce sufficient insulin Ans>> diabetes mellitus
76. what is pediculus humanus capitis
infestation of? Ans>> head lice
77. How is molloscum contagiosum
transmitted? Ans>> contact
78. what provides the body with the energy the cells need to perform
specific functions? Ans>> mitochondrion
79. which component plays a part in cell
division Ans>> centriole
assistant expect from the provider
Ans>> receive a tetanus booster if your last one was administered 5 years ago
92. which is a component of patient medical
history Ans>> chief complaint
93. what should MA do after closing the clinical area at the end of
the day Ans>> re- stock medical supplies
94. which artery should the assistant use to palpate the patients
pulse Ans>> radial
95. in a dorsal cavity exam the patient should be in what
position? Ans>> prone
96. which is top priority and should immediately
receive care Ans>> a patient who has epitaxis and is taking warfarin
97. a slight dropping of the mouth can
indicate? Ans>> CVA
98. which action should a MA take to prevent pt accidents in a clinical setting-
Ans>> clean a spill in the hallway
99. when performing basic wound care what steps should the assistant
take to ensure proper cleansing of the area Ans>> wipe the center of the wound with an antiseptic swab
100. which is an anthropometric measurement that a MA should collect from a
child Ans>> head circumference
101. if a pt has conjunctivitis what should the MA do when performing
an eye installation Ans>> use gloves
Ans>> remove each suture after cutting next to the knot
103. if a provider requests sterile solution during a procedure what
should the MA do Ans>> place a sterile container on the field and pour a small amount of solution into the container
104. a MA is performing a suture removal on a patient. what should the
assistant do to remove the suture Ans>> remove each suture after cutting next to the knot
105. a patient in a clinic is experiencing a MI what should the MA do
if the provider requests itroglycerin Ans>> place medication under patients tongue
106. loading prepackaged hemostats into an autoclave which of the following
actions should the assistant take to ensure sterilization Ans>> organize the packages loosely without touching the walls of the autoclave
107. which of the following disposal method should a medical assistant
use in accordance with OSHA guidelines for handling biohazard waste Ans>> we bought chemicals with their names and dad at before disposal
108. which statement about alcohol-based sanitizer is
correct Ans>> hand sanitizer should be applied to dry hands
109. when a MA is washing infectious degrees off several Sharp
surgical instruments what action should they take Ans>> wear utility gloves while sanitizing
110. A medical assistant is cleaning a room following a surgical procedure
which of the following should be assistant take to ensure proper biohazardous waste handling of used pads Ans>> place gauze in red polyethylene bag
hygiene Ans>> remove artificial nails
112. A patient who is coughing and sneezing enters the reception area at a
clinic which should the medical assistant take Ans>> assist the patient into an examination room
113. which method should be used when storing a disinfected
endoscope Ans>> - hung vertically
114. A medical assistant receives a splash of urine specimen in his eye which of
the following actions should the assistant take Ans>> flush his eyes at an eyewash station for 15 minutes
115. which of the following concentrations of bleach solution should a
medical assistant use as a disinfectant Ans>> 1 Ans>> 10
116. what is the minimum link of the time in medical assistant should
spend scrubbing his hands with soap and water Ans>> 20 seconds
117. which of the following steps should a medical assistant take to follow
aseptic guidelines when administering injections Ans>> Wipe the injection site with an alcohol pad
118. which technique should you use for a sterilized vagina
speculum Ans>> auto- clave
119. where should a medical assistant place a sharps
container Ans>> in the exam room
120. which requires to use aseptic
technique Ans>> suturing
121. which values is outside of the expected reference range for a
urine specimen Ans>> specific gravity 1.
122. in patient is able to read 20/30 line with both eyes but Mrs. one letter what
should the assistant document in the patient's record Ans>> 20/30-1 both eyes
123. A medical assistant is preparing to perform a rapid strep test what
should the assistant do Ans>> Bring the reagents in devices to room temperature
124. when is it appropriate for the assistant to label the
specimen Ans>> after collect- ing a specimen
125. A medical assistant is performing a venipuncture which of the following
pieces of information should be included on both requisition form in the specimen label Ans>> date of birth
126. A medical assistant is performing an allergy skin test on a patient which
of the following should be assistant take Ans>> notify the provider immediately if the patient demonstrate signs of anaphylaxis
127. what should the assistant give a patient during a clean catch urine specimen
