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Ethics is... - ANSWER-Conforming to moral standards of the right behavior
or rule of conduct.
The main purpose of PPE is to: - ANSWER-Provide employees a barrier
against infection.
OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration): - ANSWER-the
law that protects you from exposure to bloodborne pathogens and other
bodily fluids in the workplace.
Basal State: - ANSWER-When the body has had adequate rest and no
food for at least 12 hours.
Quantitative test is one that: - ANSWER-Tests for the presence and
amount of substance in sample.
A patient arrives at urgent care complaining of nausea. as you begin the
assessment she vomits bright red blood. What PPE would be most
appropriate in this circumstance? - ANSWER-gown, booties and gloves
utility gloves - ANSWER-could be reused if properly washed
The Privacy Rule gives patients the right to - ANSWER-Access their
medical record
Fowler's position is the: - ANSWER-best position to place patient who is
experiencing shortness of breath.
,What type of unprofessional conduct could result in a revocation of a
physician's license? - ANSWER-inappropriate contact with a patient
Smallest structural unit of the nervous system: - ANSWER-neuron
Part of the heart that pumps oxygenated blood out of the heart, to the body:
- ANSWER-left ventricle
Organ - ANSWER-A structure in the body that is composed of different
kinds of tissue
Muscles that act on knee joint exhibit 2 actions: - ANSWER-flexion and
extension
Co insurance is calculated based on - ANSWER-% of charge
You are working as a medical intake at an urgent care center. Three
patients walk in at 9am with various illnesses, you need to decide who will
be seen first. What process will you use to determine the order in which the
patients will be seen? - ANSWER-Triage
Revealing information about a patient without consent unless otherwise
required by law is called: - ANSWER-Breach of Contract
MSDS information includes - ANSWER-general and emergency information
Federal government sponsored healthcare insurance for those who are
over 65 is known as: - ANSWER-medicare
Demerol 75mg, IM every 4hours, as needed for severe pain, is what type of
medication order? - ANSWER-PRN
Unit in a hospital run by physicians and experts in musculoskeletal
diseases in bones, muscles, joints and tendons. - ANSWER-Rheumatology
,All pathogens are - ANSWER-microbes that can cause disease
The most appropriate way for all employees to understand their role in
regarding emergencies. - ANSWER-Office should have a written plan of
response for all employees to follow.
Under HIPAA, who may access the patient medical record? - ANSWER-
Only healthcare providers directly involved with the patients care.
During a patient interview, your patient tells you that she drinks alcohol four
or five times per week, this information should be documented in: -
ANSWER-Social History
"Does the pain leave and return throughout the day?" is an example of a: -
ANSWER-Closed Ended Question
The best place to interview a patient is - ANSWER-In the exam room
Common name for a medication is known as: - ANSWER-Brand Name
Medical Record: - ANSWER-Contains all the most recent written
documentation that relates to the patients health care
What manual is used to assign codes for procedures that are rendered in
the physician's office? - ANSWER-CPT
What information is included in the patients registration record section of
the electronic health record? - ANSWER-demographic and Billing Data
What term is used to describe an intermediate diagnoses through the
evaluation of the patient's health history and physical examination? -
ANSWER-Physical Diagnosis
Any time an employee in a medical office is injured, what must be
completed as soon as possible? - ANSWER-An incident report
, A female patient came into the ER due to vaginal bleeding, what is the
name of the instrument used to hold open the wall of the vagina? -
ANSWER-Speculum
A patient with a temperature of 100 degrees F, would be classified as: -
ANSWER-Low Grade fever
There are many diseases that are harmful, even fatal to children. Which
condition is most associated with the mortality of children? - ANSWER-
Meningitis
An order issued by the court to obtain evidence is called a: - ANSWER-
Subpoena
What cannot be handled by a Medical Assistant? - ANSWER-Patient
requesting medial advice
Hypertension is defined as: - ANSWER-Systolic Pressure above 150mmHg
and Diastolic Pressure above 90mmHg
Hypotension is defines as: - ANSWER-Systolic Pressure below 90mmHg
and Diastolic Pressure below 60mmHg
In which stage of infection would a patient be present with a complaint of
malaise? - ANSWER-Prodromal
A patient has a possible corneal abrasion and needs a referral. Which
specialty is a physician that deals with eye injury and disease? - ANSWER-
Ophthalmologist
What choice is a typical educational topic for elderly patients to prevent
disease? - ANSWER-Annual flu and pneumonia vaccine
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