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HMAP 121 FINAL EXAM2025 ACTUAL EXAMWITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS RATED A+
"When performing the skill of patient screening, it is so important
that you have a good knowledge base of:
a. medical terminology
b. anatomy and physiology
c. medications
d. all of the above Correct Answer All of the above
Never give a patient information that is: Correct Answer beyond
your scope of practice
Which of these statements about pain is correct?
a. pain is objective
b. pain is observable
c. pain is subjective
d. pain has only physical causes Correct Answer c. pain is
subjective
A ____ provides a pictorial breakdown of a patient's family health
history. Correct Answer genogram
When taking down a patient's chief complaint, you should: a.
include as much medical terminology as possible Correct Answer
record it in the patient's own words.
A patient's lifestyle can have a huge impact on the prevention or
creation of certain diseases or conditions. Which of the following
will appear in the social history tab?
a. use of illegal drugs
b. alcohol usage
,c. smoking status (tobacco usage)
d. All of the above Correct Answer d. all of the above
"Why is it important to obtain a work history for the patient?
a. Certain occupations may contribute to industrial diseases by
exposure to harmful chemicals such as asbestos, coal, and
pesticides.
b. Noise level from certain factories can also be problematic.
c. Questioning the patient about the hazardous occupation and
how long he or she was employed in that occupation can help in
determining illnesses that may have been associated from this or
could result in the future.
d. all of the above Correct Answer d. all of the above
When performing an in-person screening, you should: Correct
Answer sit face-to-face with the patient
the medical assistant is often involved in patient education, which
can include supplying information about:
a. diseases and disorders
b. explaining diagnostic testing
c. providing instruction in health care procedures
d. all of the above Correct Answer d. all of the above
When patients return for follow-up visits, the face-to-face
screening should focus on determining:
a. how they have felt since the last office visit
b. the status of any outstanding balances on their accounts
c. the cause of their symptoms
d. when they should return for another follow-up Correct Answer
a. how they have felt since the last office visit
The purpose of the screening is to help the patients focus on their
a. chief complaint
b. financial concerns
,c. family health history
d. past medication use Correct Answer a. chief complaint
During the screening, you should:
a. do most of the talking yourself
b. watch the patient's body language
c. allow the conversation to go off course if it is pleasant to do so
d. ask questions that require only yes or no answers" Correct
Answer b. watch the patient's body language
The process of obtaining information from patients to determine
who will be the most beneficial to handle their needs is called:
a. reviewing
b. screening
c. interrogating
d. diagnosing Correct Answer b. screening
Your goals during the in-person screening include identifying all
but which of the following?
a. why the patient is seeking health care
b. what the patient sees as the main problem
c. the types of medication the patient should take to treat his or
her condition
d. any secondary concerns that the patient may have Correct
Answer c. the types of medication the patient should take to treat
his or her condition
After the health history, baseline measurements, and vital signs
are done, you should do all but which of the following?
a. thank the patient for his or her cooperation
b. indicate to the patient what will happen next
c. ask if the patient has any questions
d. perform the review of systems" Correct Answer d. perform the
review of systems
, When performing in-person screenings, you should ask the
patients if they are taking:
a. prescription medication
b. over-the-counter (OTC) medication
c. herbal remedies
d. any type of medication, prescribed or otherwise Correct Answer
d. any type of medication, prescribed or otherwise
To follow HIPAA privacy standards, be sure to get the patient's
approval to involve another person in the discussion of his or her
private health information. Which of the following statements is
true regarding permission?
a. Asking the patient's communication preferences will suffice for
permission granted
b. The patient's daughter tells you she is authorized to receive
PHI regarding her mother
c. The provider asks you to contact the patient's daughter to
discuss a procedure her mother should have
d. Document the permission: without documentation, it is
considered "not permitted." Correct Answer d. Document the
permission: without documentation, it is considered "not
permitted."
"The ___ decides what is done by the medical assistant during
the in-person screening.
a. practice manager
b. patient
c. provider
d. medical assistant Correct Answer c. provider
Sally Tipoke, age 17, is scheduled for her first Pap test today. She
appears anxious and scared. Choose the medical assistant's
most appropriate statement.
a. "There's no need to worry about the test. Dr. Smith never hurts
anyone."
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