Clinical Medical Assistant

Demerol 75 mg, IM every 4 hours, as needed for severe pain, is what type of medication order?. STAT. PRN. ASAP. QOD.

This unit in the hospital is run by physicians and experts in the field of musculoskeletal disorders of bones, joints, ligaments and tendons, identify this department. Rheumatologist. Traumatologist. Gastroenterologist. Neurologist.

Adocument that contains information on the potential hazards (health, fire, reactivity and environmental) and how to work safely with the chemical product. MSDS. HIPPA. OSHA. CLIA.

Which of the following is the best specimen to test for levels of iron in the blood?. CMP. CBC. TP. TTP.

Disease causing microorganisms. Pathogens. No Pathogens. Normal Flora. Parasites.

Every prescription for a controlled substance requires the physicians signature and a ____________ numbers?. CDC. DEA. CLIA. CLSI.

Muscles that act on the knee joint exhibit two actions: ADUCTION. ABDUCTION. FLEXION. EXTENSION.

Revealing information about patients without consent unless otherwise required to by law is called: ASSAULT. BATTERY. Breach of confidentiality. NEGLIGENCY.

The federal government sponsors a healthcare insurance for those specifically over the age of 65 called: Family insurance. Medicare. Medicaid. Health insurence.

The physician prescribes a buccal medication. The medical assistant should instruct the patient to: Place the medication between the lower teeth and cheek. Place the medication sublingual. Place the medication over tongue. none above.

You are working as the medical intake at an urgent care center. At 9AM, 3 individuals arrive as walk-ins 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?. Regulation. Registration. Classification. Triage.

You must schedule a patient for a mammogram. What special instructions will you provide to the patient for this radiographic examination?. Inform the patient to not wear deodorant, lotion or powder. Inform the patient must be fast. Inform the patient must be in basal state. Inform the patient to not drink water.

Co-insurace is calculated based on a: Percentage of charge.

A structure that composed of two or more tissue types is called a/an: Tissue. System. Organism. Organ.

he part of the heart that pumps oxygenated blood out of the heart to the body is called: Left atrium. Right ventricle. Left ventricle. Right atrium.

The smallest structural unit of the nervous system is the: Neuron. Nephron. Dendrite. Axon.

A patient came into the doctor's office with chest pain and shortness of breath. Which position is best to help him breathe better?. Sims. Jack nife. Prone. Fowler's.

The primary function of the nervous system is: To detect changes in the internal and external environment and respond appropriately.

Mr. Smith is suffering from an enlargement of the bones in the entire skull as well as in the hands and feet, in addition to thickening of the site. Which of the following conditions is Mr.Smith suffering from?. Arthritis. Acromegalia. Periostitis. Arthrosis.

The functional unit of the kidney is the: Parenchyma. Neuron. Nephron. Ureter.

The Latin term " res ipsa loquitur" means the thing speaks for itself. What is this in reference to?. malpractice. Schizophrenia. Incident. Negligence.

Dr. Jones and Dr. Brown decided to share a practice. Together, they share patients, expenses, profits, and assets. Which type of medical practice is this?. Partnership. Collaborating. Interconsultation. Reference.

Which agency regulates the Controlled Substance Act?. CLIA. FDA. CDC. DEA.

Defamation through spoken statements is known as: Battery. Negligence. Slander. Assault.

An optional health benefits program offered to persons signing up for Social Security benefits is: Medicare Part B. Medicare Part A. Medicare Part C. Medicare Part E.

Which of the following is not true regarding HIPAA laws?. Patients have more control over their medical records. Few boundaries set on the use and release of health. Patients can make informed choices regarding how their personal health information is used. Violators and held accountable if patient privacy rights are compromised.

PHI stands for: Post Health Instructions. Preferer Hospital Insurance. Protected Health Information. Personal History information.

When a medical assistant witnesses a patient signature, what information is being verified?. The patient's age. The patient's gender. The patient's nationality. The patient's identity and the patient's signature.

The privacy rule gives patients the right to: Access their medical record. No Access their medical record. Access their medical appointments. no above.

A patient has an oral temperature of 104 degrees fahrenheit. The medical term for this is : Hypothermia. Pyrexia. Elevated Temperature. Normal Temperature.

A routine hand wash procedure uses plain soap to remove soil and transient bacteria. Hand antisepsis requires the use of: no soap. neutral soap. Antimicrobial soap. hands soap.

You can contract ____ when coming in direct contact with body fluids, sexual contact, or sharing needles. FEVER. PAIN. FLU. HIV.

Which of the following is correct regarding contact transmissions?. It involves transmission of pathogens that remain suspended in air for a long period of time HED. It refers to the transfer of pathogens by mosquitoes, flies and rates. It involves the transfer of pathogens by food and water. It involves contaminated instruments, needles, or contaminated hands that are not was.

Important information a patient should know about immunizations would be that: They are prophylactics against deadly disease. They are therapeutics against deadly disease. They are not for any disease. none above.

What organs are considered accessory organs of digestion?. Stomach. Liver and Gallbladder. Small Intestine. Colon.

A patient weighs 83.92kg. How many pounds does he weigh?. 166lbs. 155lbs. 185lbs. 195lbs.

While taking a patient's medical history for active tuberculosis, what type of PPE is required?. gloves. Mask. gown. hat.

Most exposures to HIV in healthcare settings are the result of: improper wash hands. Accidental needlesticks. improper use of mask. improper use of gown.

Which type of unprofessional conduct could result in a revocation of a physician's license?. inappropriate patient contact. bad communication.

Which type of unprofessional conduct could result in a revocation of a physician's license?. inappropriate patient contact.

A tympanic temperature means the body temperature is measured: mouth. rectal. axilar. In the ear.

A pulse site used to measure blood pressure is: femoral. radial. brachyal. apical.

Which family member would not be included in the family medical history?. cousins. brothers. fathers. no above.

Many medical facilities go through a process of accreditation. Why would this process be important to both a facility and for the patient's served?. Helps the community know that the facility has met or even exceeded standards.

The person specifically trained to process and evaluate tissue samples, such as biopsies is a: Dermatologist. Hematologist. Cardiologist. Histologist.