HOSA Medical Assisting
tissue forceps - correct answer an instrument w/ one or more fine points (teeth) at the tips of
blades; used to grasp tissue
towel clamps - correct answer instruments w/ pointed ends that lock together; used to attach
surgical drapes to each other and/or clamp dissected tissue
Sim's - correct answer patient lis on left side w/ right leg bent up near the abdomen
dorsal recumbent - correct answer patient lies on back w/ knees flexed & separated; used for
vaginal & pelvic exams
knee-chest - correct answer patient rests body weight on knees & chest; used for
sigmoidoscope & rectal exams
Fowler's - correct answer patient lies on back w/ head elevated at an angle
supine (horizontal recumbent) position - correct answer patient lies flat on back, hands at sides
& legs outstretched
lithotomy - correct answer the patient lies on back w/ feet in stirrups and knees flexed &
separated
proctologic (jackknife) - correct answer patient lies on stomach w/ the head & legs inclined
downward & rectal area elevated
ophthalmoscope - correct answer instrument used to examine the retina of the eye
Ayer Blade/cervical spatula - correct answer wood/plastic blade used to scrape cells from the
cervix of the uterus, used for pap tests
needle holder - correct answer instrument to hold/support a needle while sutures are being
inserted
otoscope - correct answer instrument to examine the ear
Snellen charts - correct answer special charts that use letters/symbols in calibrated heights to
check visual acuity
Physician's Desk Reference - correct answer reference book that contains essential information
on medications
sphygmomanometer - correct answer instrument that measures blood pressure in mm of
mercury (mmHg)
palpation - correct answer the act of using hands to feel body parts during an exam
percussion - correct answer process of tapping various body parts during an exam
,HOSA Medical Assisting
sigmoidoscope - correct answer instrument that examines the sigmoid, or S-shaped, section of
the large intestine
leads - correct answer angles/views of the heart that is recorded in an electrocardiogram
suture removal set - correct answer set of instruments, including suture scissors & thumb
forceps, used to remove sutures
Papanicolaou - correct answer aka Pap test; a test to clarify abnormal cells obtained from the
vagina/cervix
tuning fork - correct answer instrument w/ two prongs & is used to test hearing acuity
visual acuity - correct answer ability to perceive & comprehend light rays, seeing
sutures - correct answer surgical stitch used to join the edges of an incision or wound; also an
area where bones fuse together
hyperopia - correct answer farsighted; defect in near vision
splinter forceps - correct answer instruments w/ sharp points used to remove splinters &
foreign objects from the skin or tissues
stethoscope - correct answer instrument that listens to internal body sounds
civil law - correct answer dealing w/ legal relations (including healthcare)
stages of grief - correct answer 1. denial
2. anger
3. bargaining
4. depression
5. acceptance
payroll - correct answer whatever gets held from your check, # of exemptions and deductions
afebrile - correct answer Absence of fever
contusion - correct answer bruise (blood under skin)
patient demographic - correct answer public info., age, SSN, address
coding systems are ALWAYS - correct answer Alpha-Numeric based
ICD books are used for - correct answer diagnosis
CPT books are used for - correct answer procedures
,HOSA Medical Assisting
elderly & very young - correct answer sensitive to heat & cold, higher risk of falls, susceptible
to infection
Maslow - correct answer created Hierarchy of Needs
hierarchy of needs - correct answer self-actualization
esteem
love/belonging
safety
physiological
Write it Once system - correct answer eliminates retyping, computerized bookkeeping
ALWAYS answer the phone - correct answer before 3 rings
making a derogatory statement about the practices of another medical group to a new patient
is liable under the tort of - correct answer defamation
subpoena duces tecum is a legal order that - correct answer holds the physician responsible for
the actions of the medical assistant
contractual - correct answer the relationship between the physician and patient in a legal
sense
restrictive endorsement - correct answer the check endorsements that classify "deposit only"
procedure manual - correct answer medical office procedures and policies with complete
details and instructions
SOAP - correct answer subjective, objective, assessment, plans (in problem oriented medical
record)
privileged communications - correct answer legal confidential information gained during the
existence of the physician-patient relationship
administrative, clinical, general - correct answer three broad areas of practice for the medical
assistant as identified by the Role Delineation Study
electrocardiogram (ECG) - correct answer used to understand the electrical conduction pattern
in the muscles of the heart
hemostats - correct answer curved/straight instruments, striated at the ends; used to clamp
blood vessels to stop bleeding/grasp tissue
laryngeal mirror - correct answer instrument w/ mirror on one end; used to examine larynx
(voice box) in the throat
, HOSA Medical Assisting
auscultation - correct answer physician listens to sounds coming from within patient's body
Cheyne-Stokes respiration - correct answer A breathing pattern marked by a period of apnea
lasting 10 to 60 seconds, followed by gradually increasing depth and frequency of respirations
Wet mount - correct answer A method of adding liquid, usually saline or formalin, to a
specimen on a slide for examination and preservation
Six Cs of charting - correct answer •Client's words—The patient's own phrasing must be
recorded exactly.
•Clarity—Use precise medical terminology.
•Completeness—The chart must contain all pertinent information.
•Conciseness—Use abbreviations where you can to save time and space.
•Chronological order—Date all entries
•Confidentiality—Protect the patient's privacy
personal information - correct answer information in the record that the patient supplies
which includes routine information
about the patient, family history, past medical history and chief complaint
mensuration - correct answer the act or process of measuring
hemocytometer - correct answer counting chamber used to perform a manual white blood
count
cerumen - correct answer ear wax;
protects eardrum (eg, trauma, infection, and dehydration)
asepsis - correct answer absence of disease-producing microorganisms or pathogens
culture specimen - correct answer obtained when a doctor wants to identify the causative
agent of a disease
filing steps - correct answer 1. inspect
2. index
3. code
4. sort
5. store
aerobe - correct answer organism that grows with oxygen
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