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What action should a medical assistant take when caring for an unresponsive infant?
What action should a medical assistant take when caring for an unresponsive infant?
Initiate cardiopulmonary resuscitation
What type of infection does a patient with vulvovaginal candidiasis have?
What type of infection does a patient with vulvovaginal candidiasis have?
Fungal
For which patient condition should a medical assistant perform a capillary collection instead of a venipuncture?
For which patient condition should a medical assistant perform a capillary collection instead of a venipuncture?
Previous thrombosis
What action does a medical assistant take to prevent clotting in anticoagulant tubes?
What action does a medical assistant take to prevent clotting in anticoagulant tubes?
What medical emergency is indicated by chills, nausea, dizziness, and a pale appearance?
What medical emergency is indicated by chills, nausea, dizziness, and a pale appearance?
Which body system is being assessed when scheduling diagnostic tests for a patient's liver and pancreas?
Which body system is being assessed when scheduling diagnostic tests for a patient's liver and pancreas?
What action should a medical assistant take after receiving a derogatory email from a patient?
What action should a medical assistant take after receiving a derogatory email from a patient?
What route of administration should a medical assistant use when performing a TB test?
What route of administration should a medical assistant use when performing a TB test?
What should a medical assistant do if a patient experiences pain during an injection?
What should a medical assistant do if a patient experiences pain during an injection?
What parenteral medication routes should a medical assistant administer for a slow release of medication into the bloodstream?
What parenteral medication routes should a medical assistant administer for a slow release of medication into the bloodstream?
What procedure code should a medical assistant use if the provider reviewed a patient's systems but did not discuss their family or social history?
What procedure code should a medical assistant use if the provider reviewed a patient's systems but did not discuss their family or social history?
What food should a medical assistant recommend as the best source of insoluble fiber?
What food should a medical assistant recommend as the best source of insoluble fiber?
In which abdominal quadrant should a major portion of the liver be palpated?
In which abdominal quadrant should a major portion of the liver be palpated?
What action should a medical assistant take before collecting a patient's blood for cholesterol measurement?
What action should a medical assistant take before collecting a patient's blood for cholesterol measurement?
What does the medical assistant identify as an ancillary diagnostic service?
What does the medical assistant identify as an ancillary diagnostic service?
What term refers to the range of fees charged by providers with similar training and experience in the same geographical area?
What term refers to the range of fees charged by providers with similar training and experience in the same geographical area?
What level of examination should a medical assistant use for procedural coding if a patient received a dressing without sutures?
What level of examination should a medical assistant use for procedural coding if a patient received a dressing without sutures?
What organ is located in the left upper quadrant?
What organ is located in the left upper quadrant?
What indicates the level at which the medical assistant should inflate the cuff when performing the palpatory method for obtaining blood pressure?
What indicates the level at which the medical assistant should inflate the cuff when performing the palpatory method for obtaining blood pressure?
What characteristic of anorexia should a medical assistant identify?
What characteristic of anorexia should a medical assistant identify?
The patient's Bill of Rights protects individuals from what?
The patient's Bill of Rights protects individuals from what?
What solution should a medical assistant use to prepare a patient scheduled for a blood culture?
What solution should a medical assistant use to prepare a patient scheduled for a blood culture?
What is the purpose of the chain of custody form?
What is the purpose of the chain of custody form?
What action should a medical assistant take to avoid an insurance denial when choosing a diagnosis code?
What action should a medical assistant take to avoid an insurance denial when choosing a diagnosis code?
What statement should a medical assistant make to a patient scheduled for a standard 12 lead EKG?
What statement should a medical assistant make to a patient scheduled for a standard 12 lead EKG?
What action should a medical assistant take when applying a transdermal patch?
What action should a medical assistant take when applying a transdermal patch?
What format is appropriate for typing a professional business letter?
What format is appropriate for typing a professional business letter?
What item should be in the sterile field when preparing to assist with suturing a wound?
What item should be in the sterile field when preparing to assist with suturing a wound?
What needle size should a medical assistant choose for administering a subcutaneous injection?
What needle size should a medical assistant choose for administering a subcutaneous injection?
What statement regarding artifacts in EKG by a new medical assistant indicates a need for further teaching?
What statement regarding artifacts in EKG by a new medical assistant indicates a need for further teaching?
What action should a medical assistant take after a patient leaves the exam room?
What action should a medical assistant take after a patient leaves the exam room?
What method should a medical assistant use for calculating a patient's heart rate from an EKG tracing?
What method should a medical assistant use for calculating a patient's heart rate from an EKG tracing?
Where should a medical assistant document information regarding a patient experiencing headaches from reading a computer monitor?
Where should a medical assistant document information regarding a patient experiencing headaches from reading a computer monitor?
What action should a medical assistant take when performing a fecal occult blood test using a guaiac card?
What action should a medical assistant take when performing a fecal occult blood test using a guaiac card?
Where should a medical assistant begin coding a diagnosis code for breast cancer in ICD-10?
Where should a medical assistant begin coding a diagnosis code for breast cancer in ICD-10?
Where do cardiac electrical impulses originate in the heart?
Where do cardiac electrical impulses originate in the heart?
What action should a medical assistant take first to provide culturally competent care?
What action should a medical assistant take first to provide culturally competent care?
Flashcards
CPR for Unresponsive Infants
CPR for Unresponsive Infants
Immediately initiate cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) when an infant is unresponsive.
Vulvovaginal Candidiasis
Vulvovaginal Candidiasis
A fungal infection that causes symptoms like vaginal discharge and itching.
Capillary Collection vs. Venipuncture
Capillary Collection vs. Venipuncture
Use capillary collection instead of venipuncture for patients who have a history of blood clots.
Anticoagulant Tubes
Anticoagulant Tubes
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Syncope Symptoms
Syncope Symptoms
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Liver and Pancreas Tests
Liver and Pancreas Tests
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Fasting for Cholesterol Tests
Fasting for Cholesterol Tests
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Responding to Derogatory Emails
Responding to Derogatory Emails
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Intradermal Route for TB Tests
Intradermal Route for TB Tests
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Comfort for Painful Injections
Comfort for Painful Injections
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Expanded Problem-Focused History
Expanded Problem-Focused History
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Problem-Focused Examination (Sutures)
Problem-Focused Examination (Sutures)
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SOAP Documentation
SOAP Documentation
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Insoluble Fiber for Constipation
Insoluble Fiber for Constipation
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Liver Location
Liver Location
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Left Upper Quadrant Pain
Left Upper Quadrant Pain
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Cardiac Electrical Impulses Origin
Cardiac Electrical Impulses Origin
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Papillary Method for Blood Pressure
Papillary Method for Blood Pressure
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Anorexia and Excessive Exercise
Anorexia and Excessive Exercise
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Patient's Bill of Rights - Age
Patient's Bill of Rights - Age
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Blood Cultures and Site Preparation
Blood Cultures and Site Preparation
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Chain of Custody Forms for Samples
Chain of Custody Forms for Samples
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Coding Diagnoses to Highest Specificity
Coding Diagnoses to Highest Specificity
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EKG Electrical Interference
EKG Electrical Interference
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Rolling Examination Table Paper
Rolling Examination Table Paper
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Stillness During EKG
Stillness During EKG
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Transdermal Patch Placement
Transdermal Patch Placement
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Professional Business Letter Formatting
Professional Business Letter Formatting
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Sterile Instruments for Suturing
Sterile Instruments for Suturing
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Needle Size for Subcutaneous Injections
Needle Size for Subcutaneous Injections
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Fecal Occult Blood Test Result
Fecal Occult Blood Test Result
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Study Notes
Medical Assistance Responsibilities
- In cases of unresponsive infants, initiate cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) immediately.
- Fungal infections, such as vulvovaginal candidiasis, are common in patients presenting with specific symptoms.
Lab Procedures and Patient Care
- Perform capillary collection instead of venipuncture for patients with a history of previous thrombosis.
- To prevent clotting, anticoagulant tubes must be inverted properly.
Recognizing Medical Emergencies
- Symptoms like chills, nausea, dizziness, and pale facial appearance may indicate syncope.
Diagnostic Tests and Assessments
- Scheduling tests for liver and pancreas involves assessing the digestive system.
- Ensuring patients fast for 12 hours is crucial when collecting blood for cholesterol tests.
Communication and Professional Conduct
- In response to a derogatory patient email, print the email and note topics for addressing prior to formulating a response.
Injection Techniques
- The intradermal route is used for administering TB tests.
- For injections causing patient pain, position the patient supine to provide comfort.
Coding and Documentation
- Use the expanded problem-focused history code when only reviewing systems relevant to the chief complaint.
- Apply the problem-focused examination level for procedural coding when sutures are not required.
- Organize patient information with Subjective, Objective, Assessment, and Plan (SOAP) documentation methodology.
Nutritional Guidance
- Pears with skin are an excellent source of insoluble fiber to prevent constipation and hemorrhoids.
Anatomy and Physiology Knowledge
- The right upper abdominal quadrant contains the liver.
- Persistent left upper quadrant pain may involve the stomach.
- Cardiac electrical impulses originate from the sinoatrial (SA) node.
Blood Pressure Measurement
- Inflate the cuff 30 mm Hg above the cessation of the radial pulse when using the papillary method.
Anorexia Nerve Characteristics
- Excessive exercising is a notable behavior associated with anorexia.
Patient Rights and Ethics
- The patient's Bill of Rights ensures protection from denial of care based on age.
Blood Sample Handling
- Use alcohol solution to properly prepare the site before drawing blood cultures.
- Chain of custody forms are essential to ensure accurate specimen packaging and handling.
Insurance Coding Precision
- To avoid insurance denial, always code diagnoses to the highest level of specificity, beginning the process with the alphabetic index for coding.
EKG and Artifact Recognition
- Acknowledge that electrical interference on EKG can be caused by cell phones, countering previous misconceptions.
Examination Room Preparation
- After a patient's examination, quickly and neatly roll up the disposable paper on the examination table for the next patient.
Medical Communication
- When counseling patients, ensure statements reinforce that physical stillness is necessary during a standard 12-lead EKG.
Transdermal Administration
- Apply transdermal patches to hairless skin areas for effective medication delivery.
Professional Correspondence
- Maintain proper formatting for professional business letters by keeping content flush with the left margin.
Surgical Assistance and Sterility
- Ensure sterile instruments like hemostats are available when assisting with wound suturing.
Needle Selection
- For subcutaneous injections, a 1/2 to 5/8 inch, 25-gauge needle is the recommended choice.
Fecal Occult Blood Tests
- In fecal occult blood tests, interpret a blue color as a positive result indicating possible gastrointestinal issues.
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This quiz features flashcards designed to help aspiring medical assistants prepare for Exam B. Each card focuses on important medical terms, procedures, and patient care practices. Test your knowledge on critical situations and common infections you may encounter in the healthcare field.
