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Which of the following cell structures is instrumental in helping the body mobilize and secrete mucus from the respiratory tract? a. centrioles b. ribosomes c. cilia d. mitochondria - correct answer Which of the following do team members take into consideration within a patient- centered medical home (PCMH)? a. administering gynecologic and prenatal labor and birth care b. providing a network of contracted providers c. respecting a patient's culture with their health care needs. d. allowing the inclusion of preexisting condition coverage. - correct answer Which of the following coaching recommendations should a medical assistant provide when educating a patient and their family on reducing the spread of infections? a. cough or sneed into the open air. b. use only high-level disinfectants on supplies for sanitization purposes. c. routinely wash hands before and after meals. d. avoid using hand sanitizer. - correct answer which of the following means the absence of infection or infectious material? a. Sanitization
b. Asepsis c. Medical asepsis d. Surgical asepsis - correct answer A MA must provide which of the following community resources to a patient who states their partner bent their arm backwards until it broke? a. Women, Infant, and Children (WIC) b. Domestic violence shelter c. Hospice agency d. Grief Support Group - correct answer Which of the following parts of Medicare covers durable medical equipment (DME)? a. Part A b. Part B c. Part C d. Part D - correct answer Which of the following spatial considerations should the MA make when checking in a patient? a. 0 - 18 inches b. 18 inches - 4 ft c. 12 or more ft d. 4 to 12 ft - correct answer Which of the following types of masks is considered a respirator and required when caring for a patient who has COVID-19? a. Clear plastic panel
a. The policy that the adolescent chooses b. The policy that names the adolescent as a dependent c. The policy that was written first d. The policy of the parent who has the earliest birth month - correct answer A MA is cleaning an examination room after assisting a provider with a biopsy. Which of the following actions should the assistant take? a. Place caps back on needles to reduce the risk of puncturing the sharps container b. Break off the tops of any unused ampules and discard the liquid. c. Dispose of a scalpel in a properly labeled, puncture-proof container. d. Dispose of the sharps container once it is completely full. - correct answer A MA is perfuming a scratch allergy test on a patient's back. Which of the following distances describes the correct spacing for the small amounts of allergen scratched onto the skin? a. 1 - 1 1/2 inch. b. 1 1/2 - 2 inch. c. 2 1/2 - 3 inch. d. 3 1/2 - 4 inch. - correct answer A MA is removing stores from a patient who has a laceration on their left lower leg. After setting up the sterile field which of the following actions should the assistant take? a. Discard each suture immediately after removal. b. Grasp and lift the knot away from the skin. c. Cut the knot to remove it from the store. d. Use bandage scissors to cut the sutures. - correct answer
Which of the following instruments should a MA have prepared for a cervical polypectomy surgical procedure? a. Uterine curette b. Vaginal speculum c. Uterine dilator d. Uterine sound(s) - correct answer A MA is speaking with a patient about their social history and the assistant noticed the patient is fidgeting and appears anxious. Which of the following nonverbal communication styles is the patient exhibiting? a. Passive - aggressive communication b. Assertive communication c. Passive communication d. Manipulative communication - correct answer An angry patient confronts a MA in the reception area. Which of the following actions should the MA take? a. Speak in an assertive tone. b. Escort the patient to a more private area. c. ask the patient to leave d. Call security to escort the patient outside - correct answer a MA is helping a provider who is caring for a patient with a laceration. Which of the following should the assistant recognize is the first step of first aid administration in the situation? a. Ensure bleeding of the laceration is under control. b. Suture the laceration.
a. Patient's account number b. National Provider identifier (NPI) c. Service facility location information d. Employer identification number (EIN) - correct answer which of the following conditions involves an overload of iron in the body? a. Hemochromatosis b. Histoplasmosis c. Homeostasis d. Hemolysis - correct answer In which of the following quadrants is the gallbladder located? a. left upper quadrant b. right lower quadrant c. left lower quadrant d. right upper quadrant - correct answer Which of the following conditioners requires a patient to avoid gluten? a Pyloric stenosis b. Peptic ulcers c. Celiac disease d. Appendicitis - correct answer A MA is preparing to apply a transdermal patch for a patient. Which of the following is the correct method?
a. Apply the patch directly to the skin to maintain effectiveness. b. Place the patch in the same area each time for even absorption. c. Apply the patch on top of lotion to avoid skin irritation. d. If the patch is torn during application, apply tape to secure it. - correct answer which of the following measurements would a MA take during a routine well-child exam when determine if the child has microcephaly? a. length b. weight c. Body mass index (BMI) d. head circumference - correct answer Which of the following is considered an adverse reaction? a. Nausea b. Vomiting c. Diarrhea d. Anaphylaxis - correct answer 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? a. once b. twice c. 3x d. 4x - correct answer Which of the following formulas is used to convert a patient's weight from kilograms to pounds?
A MA is preparing the autoclave for sterilization process. Which of the following temps is recommended to effectively perform sterilization? a. 66 - 68 C / (150 - 155 F) b. 121 - 123 C / (250 - 225 F ) c. 82 - 85 C / ( 180 - 185 F) d. 138 - 141 C / ( 280 - 285 F) - correct answer A MA is sorting mail and is not sure where a particular piece of mail should go. Which of the following steps should the assistant take? a. Ask the office manage or provider how to distribute the items. b .Open the item and review it to determine who should receive it. c. Return the item to the mail carrier. d. Dispose of the item in the office trash - correct answer Which of the following does a Snellen chart measure? a. Visual acuity b. Hearing acuity c. Color vision d. Bone conduction - correct answer A MA is examining a patient who has 3rd degree burn on their hands. Which of the following is a first aid procedure the MA can perform? a. Remove burned clothing stuck to the patient's skin b. Lower the patient's hands below their waist c. Separate the patient's burned fingers d. Have the patient increase their breathing. - correct answer
Which of the following letter formats uses indented paragraphs? a. a full block letter b. a modified block letter c. a semi-block letter d. a simplified letter - correct answer Which of the following can prevent a patient from comprehending an informed consent? a. Active listening b. Cultural competence c. Acceptance d. Language barrier - correct answer A MA is composing business correspondence using the simplified letter style. Which of the following features should the assistant use? a. A complimentary closing b. The sender's name is is in all capital letters c. Indented paragraphs in the body of the letter. d. Center aligned dateline and salutation - correct answer
