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What is an appropriate reason for terminating a medical stress test?
What is an appropriate reason for terminating a medical stress test?
- The patient develops shortness of breath (correct)
- The patient reaches 50% of their target heart rate
- The patient reports being too tired to continue
- The patient reports taking medication for erectile dysfunction 3 days before the test
Which medication is typically prescribed sublingually for chest pain episodes?
Which medication is typically prescribed sublingually for chest pain episodes?
- Propranolol
- Digitalis
- Nitroglycerin (correct)
- Procainamide
Which type of soap is necessary for effective hand antisepsis?
Which type of soap is necessary for effective hand antisepsis?
- B scrub brushes
- Medicated wipes
- 10% bleach solution
- Antimicrobial soap (correct)
To which agency should an un-sanitary instrument incident be reported?
To which agency should an un-sanitary instrument incident be reported?
What specifies when to purge closed and inactive files?
What specifies when to purge closed and inactive files?
Which of the following conditions warrants the cessation of a stress test?
Which of the following conditions warrants the cessation of a stress test?
Which medication is primarily used to manage episodes of angina?
Which medication is primarily used to manage episodes of angina?
What is typically not a requisite for effective hand antisepsis?
What is typically not a requisite for effective hand antisepsis?
Which condition is most likely associated with a patient's diagnosis if they have bilateral ear infections?
Which condition is most likely associated with a patient's diagnosis if they have bilateral ear infections?
What should a medical assistant do when using the auscultation method to take blood pressure?
What should a medical assistant do when using the auscultation method to take blood pressure?
What is the first step a medical assistant should take when weighing a patient on an adult scale with a height bar?
What is the first step a medical assistant should take when weighing a patient on an adult scale with a height bar?
Which type of prescription is likely to require a Drug Enforcement Administration number?
Which type of prescription is likely to require a Drug Enforcement Administration number?
Which of the following indicates a referral to hospice care for a terminal patient?
Which of the following indicates a referral to hospice care for a terminal patient?
What crucial factor should be assessed before weighing a patient?
What crucial factor should be assessed before weighing a patient?
Why might a medical assistant need to verify the blood pressure level before recording?
Why might a medical assistant need to verify the blood pressure level before recording?
Which of these actions is inappropriate when preparing to weigh a patient?
Which of these actions is inappropriate when preparing to weigh a patient?
What action should NOT be taken when completing a procedure that requires a custody form for specimen processing?
What action should NOT be taken when completing a procedure that requires a custody form for specimen processing?
Which of the following reflects a professional attribute of a medical assistant?
Which of the following reflects a professional attribute of a medical assistant?
What is the recommended action for a medical assistant to take when a patient is experiencing vertigo?
What is the recommended action for a medical assistant to take when a patient is experiencing vertigo?
When performing a capillary puncture, which technique is recommended?
When performing a capillary puncture, which technique is recommended?
How often should a medical assistant expect to participate in mandatory training sessions?
How often should a medical assistant expect to participate in mandatory training sessions?
What is the purpose of using a CPT code in a medical office?
What is the purpose of using a CPT code in a medical office?
Which action is appropriate when dealing with a broken specimen seal?
Which action is appropriate when dealing with a broken specimen seal?
Which of the following is a common misconception about the proper way to handle blood collection?
Which of the following is a common misconception about the proper way to handle blood collection?
What should a medical assistant do after receiving a patient's paper reports from an outside laboratory?
What should a medical assistant do after receiving a patient's paper reports from an outside laboratory?
When performing an ear irrigation on an adult patient, what should a clinical medical assistant do?
When performing an ear irrigation on an adult patient, what should a clinical medical assistant do?
Which factor is most strongly associated with an increased risk of developing Crohn's disease?
Which factor is most strongly associated with an increased risk of developing Crohn's disease?
What is the most appropriate action for a medical assistant when weighing a patient who uses a walker?
What is the most appropriate action for a medical assistant when weighing a patient who uses a walker?
In the context of medical reports, what action indicates proper handling of laboratory results?
In the context of medical reports, what action indicates proper handling of laboratory results?
For effective ear irrigation, which technique is beneficial?
For effective ear irrigation, which technique is beneficial?
What is an important consideration for patients at risk for Crohn's disease?
What is an important consideration for patients at risk for Crohn's disease?
What is a proper step to take after receiving laboratory results for a patient?
What is a proper step to take after receiving laboratory results for a patient?
What could lead to an inaccurate blood pressure reading?
What could lead to an inaccurate blood pressure reading?
Which action violates sterile technique?
Which action violates sterile technique?
Which of the following is considered a safety risk factor in a workplace?
Which of the following is considered a safety risk factor in a workplace?
What should a medical assistant do first after an accidental needlestick?
What should a medical assistant do first after an accidental needlestick?
What does it indicate if a patient did not receive laboratory monitoring while on blood thinner medication?
What does it indicate if a patient did not receive laboratory monitoring while on blood thinner medication?
Which practice should a clinical medical assistant follow during a routine venipuncture?
Which practice should a clinical medical assistant follow during a routine venipuncture?
What should you do if a patient exhibits signs of a severe allergic reaction?
What should you do if a patient exhibits signs of a severe allergic reaction?
Which scenario constitutes a breach of patient confidentiality?
Which scenario constitutes a breach of patient confidentiality?
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Study Notes
Medical Procedures and Evaluations
- A biopsy report, blood count, operative report, and history and physical are essential documents in patient care.
- A stress test should be terminated if the patient develops shortness of breath.
- Sublingual medication prescribed for chest pain is likely nitroglycerin.
Infection Control and Safety Regulations
- Hand antisepsis is required using antimicrobial soap.
- Instances of unsanitary instruments in a medical setting should be reported to OSHA.
Office Management and Record Keeping
- A retention schedule specifies when to purge closed and inactive files.
- For specimen processing, a broken specimen seal prohibits handling.
Professional Conduct and Appearance
- A professional medical assistant projects a business-like appearance.
Patient First Aid and Care Techniques
- For a patient experiencing vertigo, instruct them to place their head between their legs.
- During a capillary puncture, puncture parallel to the fingerprint and apply even pressure while collecting blood.
Code and Prescription Management
- Use a superbill to locate a CPT code for procedures performed.
- Opioids require a Drug Enforcement Administration number for prescriptions.
Terminal Care and Patient Referrals
- Patients with terminal cancer should be referred to hospice care.
Laboratory and Reporting Protocols
- Document outside laboratory report deliveries in the patient’s electronic health record.
Safety and Risk Management in Healthcare
- Keep irrigation solution on a heat block during ear irrigation.
- Family history increases the risk for developing Crohn's disease.
Patient Weighing and Handling
- To safely weigh a patient with a walker, ensure their arm is not raised above heart level.
Sterile Technique Violations
- Reaching over a sterile field is a violation of sterile technique.
- High crime area locations pose safety risks for healthcare facilities.
Needle Stick Protocol
- If exposed to a needlestick, immediate action is to wash the exposed area and report the incident.
Negligence in Care
- Failing to monitor a patient on blood thinner medication is an example of negligence.
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