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MA (Carrington college) Exit exam with 100% Correct Answers | Verified | Latest Update 2025 | Already Passed which term describes false and malicious writing about another that constitutes defamation of character ? - ✔✔Libel when reviewing a resume. the human resources does NOT consider the applicants: - ✔✔age, sex, and race the standard of professional conduct for a certified medical assistant should be: - ✔✔in keeping with the AAMA
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which term describes false and malicious writing about another that constitutes defamation of character? - ✔✔Libel when reviewing a resume. the human resources does NOT consider the applicants: - ✔✔age, sex, and race the standard of professional conduct for a certified medical assistant should be: - ✔✔in keeping with the AAMA after an interview, the applicant should: - ✔✔promptly send a follow up letter a medical assistant must NEVER: - ✔✔imply that he or she is a nurse. which legal principle is violated when a MA practices outside his or her training? - ✔✔standard of care which manner of dress is appropriate for an interview? - ✔✔neat business attire what statement accurately describes ethics - ✔✔ethics are a personal moral philosophy of right and wrong
when stressed, we may exhibit all of the following except: - ✔✔objective thinking all of the following statement about Good Samaritan laws are true EXCEPT: - ✔✔no matter what their level of training, providers must do everything for the pt. what is the purpose of the certification credential for MA - ✔✔the certification meets state licensure requirements consent for treatment may usually be given by: - ✔✔the pt closest relative who is the most important member of the health care team? - ✔✔pt all of the following cultural influences may affect communication EXCEPT: - ✔✔geographic location when the medical office wins small claims court, the $ is collected from the pt by - ✔✔the medical office which statement is accurate regarding the american with disabilities act (ADA)? - ✔✔the ADA applies only to businesses with 15 or more employees
an individual who has done something that results in damage to another person or his/her property would be prosecuted under what type of law? - ✔✔tort which of the following would NOT be considered an intentional tort? - ✔✔negligence a pt who is undergoing a surgical procedure signs a consent for treatment. the consent would be referred to as a(n): - ✔✔expression contract licensing for health care professional, health department regulations and regulations for mandatory reporting are all examples of? - ✔✔administrative law a durable power of attorney document indicates: - ✔✔who the pt would like to make decisions for him if he cannot make decisions for himself a medical professional who is convicted of nonfeasance would have: - ✔✔failed to perform necessary treatment statutes of limitation apply to everything but: - ✔✔murder health care workers are mandatory reporters in all BUT which of the following situations? - ✔✔alcoholism
which of the following is true of HIPAA? - ✔✔health care facilities should appoint a privacy officer and adopt procedures for handling request. the stage of grief in which pt's attempt to make promises in order to change their situation would be considered: - ✔✔bargaining end-of-life palliative care is the most often provided by: - ✔✔hospice the AMMA code of ethics for MA's includes statements about each of the following except : - ✔✔supervising provider the medical office that transmits information over a wireless network must ensure that: - ✔✔the network can be accessed by the appropriate insurance companies advanced beneficiary notices must be used for pt with what type of insurance? - ✔✔medicare which of the following helps MA's to manage time well? - ✔✔identifying priorities which of the following is NOT an important quality for a MA? - ✔✔ability to delegate which of the following is important of verbal communication? - ✔✔tone of voice
the congenital disorder that involves one or more vertebrae that do not close is called - ✔✔spina bifida which of the following is a characteristics of malignant tumors? - ✔✔irregular shape muscular movement that are out of conscious control (e.g. the heart beating) are called: - ✔✔involuntary the type of joints that allows for the great range of motion is the: - ✔✔ball and socket the portion of the brain that is that is responsible for higher thought processes such as logical thinking is the: - ✔✔frontal lobe an individual with a blood type O+ is considered: - ✔✔a universal donor the type of immunity that is developed from being vaccinated is: - ✔✔artificially acquired active immunity an X-ray study that is shot from the back of the person toward the front would be considered: - ✔✔PA which of the following is NOT a portion of the large intestine? - ✔✔duodenum
when performing screening the MA must: - ✔✔prioritize pt's needs a person's with a hypersensitivity to bee sting may go into: - ✔✔anaphylactic all of the following statements about shock are accurate EXCEPT: - ✔✔the PT blood pressure increases which of the following is major disadvantage of NOT seeking care for an illness until is becomes very advanced? - ✔✔pain management and treatment may not work as well as they could have redirecting a socially unacceptable impulse into one that is acceptable is called: - ✔✔sublimation you are the MA in an ambulatory care facility, and an emergency situation arises. what should you do first? - ✔✔give first aid the act of evaluating the urgency of a medical situation and prioritizing treatment is known as: - ✔✔screening which condition is detected with the Mantoux test? - ✔✔TB
robby is coming down with chickenpox but does not have any symptoms yet. he is now at the: - ✔✔incubation stage which of the following statement about medication asepsis hand washing is accurate? - ✔✔MA's should turn the faucet on with a clean, dry paper towel. which of these positions is used for the treatment and examination of the back and buttocks? - ✔✔prone which term describes a woman who has never been pregnant? - ✔✔nulligravida which infection control guidelines are used by all health care professionals for all pt's? - ✔✔standard precautions all of the following are acceptable wrapping for autoclaving EXCEPT: - ✔✔aluminum foil the most common disorder of the urinary system is: - ✔✔urinary tract infection which of the following disease is sexually transmitted? - ✔✔pelvic inflammatory disease which term describes an infection of the middle ear? - ✔✔otitis media
which condition is commonly known as fainting? - ✔✔syncope which of the following is progressive degenerative disease of the liver? - ✔✔cirrhosis which type of injection is made into the fatty layer just below the skin? - ✔✔SQ- subcutaneous an elevation of which blood cell count indicates the presence of inflammation in the body? - ✔✔erythrocyte sedimentation rate what conditions is characterized by an abnormal thickening and hardening of the skin? - ✔✔scleroderma who discovered penicillin? - ✔✔Sir Alexander Fleming homeostasis refers to what? - ✔✔internal equilibrium the classification of drugs with the lowest potential of abuse is: - ✔✔schedule V the provider you are working with task you to provide a pt with samples of a new medication by doing so, you are: - ✔✔dispensing medication
a pt weighs 130 pounds. the provider asked you to convert that weight into kilograms. you know that there are 2.2 pounds in 1 kilogram. how many kilograms does that pt weigh? - ✔✔59.09kg which of the following is NOT 1 of the 6 right of medication administration? - ✔✔provider parenteral medication is administered via: - ✔✔an injection the type of injection that is administered at 90-degree angle is: - ✔✔intramuscular hypodermic needles are most appropriate for what? - ✔✔intramuscular and subcutaneous injections which of the following is NOT an appropriate injection site for an intramuscular injections? - ✔✔biceps the yellow portion of the safety warning label indicates which of the following? - ✔✔chemical instability a chemical that is extremely flammable would be given a safety rating of: - ✔✔ 4 the component of the blood that is responsible for clotting is: - ✔✔thrombocyte
which of the following substances is NOT a normal component of urine? - ✔✔blood the type of urine sample that requires a pt to avoid eating and drinking prior to voiding is: - ✔✔fasting which of the following is NOT a component of the physical examination of urine? - ✔✔pH cast found in urine are formed from: - ✔✔proteins exposing bacterial growth to an antibiotic in order to determine effective treatment of an infection is called: - ✔✔sensitivity testing the disease of the eye that is characterized by an elevated intraocular pressure is: - ✔✔glaucoma the mineral that is important for the formation of bone issue is: - ✔✔calcium which of the following is a type of bacteria? - ✔✔streptococci disease caused by which type of pathogen are treated by antibiotics? - ✔✔bacteria
which of the following is NOT a step in controlling bleeding from open wound on the arm? - ✔✔disinfecting the area appropriate first aid for a pt with a case of acute frostbite would include: - ✔✔immersing the area in warm water appropriate treatment for an acute sprain or strain would include all BUT which of the following ? - ✔✔range of motion a medication that is to be taken twice a day would be indicated as: - ✔✔bid which type of manual identifies the specific method for performing tasks? - ✔✔procedures what is the primary purpose of managed care plans? - ✔✔to provide comprehensive health care at a reasonable cost how are claims managed when both parents are covered by health insurance? - ✔✔claims for the family are paid according to the birthday rule. why are accurate medical records legally important? - ✔✔because they are written documentation used to prove pt care
meaningful use of health information technology is a term used for: - ✔✔reimbursement purposes which type of check is used most often for writing payroll checks? - ✔✔voucher check what is the role of computer firewall? - ✔✔does not allow outside computers access to your computer how should a letter that requires a written receipt be mailed? - ✔✔certified mail which of the following are used conjunction with CPT codes? - ✔✔modifiers what must happen when more than one policy pays on a claim? - ✔✔coordination of benefits when alphabetizing and assigning units for filling orders, titles are considered: - ✔✔as a separate unit at the end a person who is injured on the job may be covered by: - ✔✔workers compensation which of the following is an advantage of accepting credit cards in an ambulatory care setting? - ✔✔the money is available to the practice within 1 day
which type of resume highlights ones special qualities? - ✔✔functional which statement is accurate regarding a cover letter? - ✔✔the purpose of the cover letter is to ask for an interview which of the following task is NOT assigned to the human resources manager? - ✔✔interpreting legal regulations tiffany wants a well-paying position as a MA. which statement is accurate regarding her search?
which of the following is NOT vital resume information? - ✔✔dob which payroll forms must be submitted to the social security administration each year? - ✔✔W- 2 a policy manual should include all of the following EXCEPT: - ✔✔insurance billing techniques in order to track inventory in an office, the most appropriate type of software to use would be: - ✔✔spreadsheet when taking a telephone call message, everything BUT the following should be included: - ✔✔diagnosis of the pt the message is about an office operating on a wave schedule will: - ✔✔have groups of pt's arriving at relatively the same time throughout the day when scheduling an outpatient procedure, each of the following should be completed EXCEPT: - ✔✔precertifying the admission a block letter style includes: - ✔✔all components starting at the left margin source-oriented medical records are organized by the : - ✔✔professionals who have documented the record