2.0 pt 2

Question 1

which of the following pieces of equipment should be in the room for a pt who is having a contact lens evaluation?
a. otoscope
b. sphygmomanometer
c. tympanometry
d. ophthalmoscope

Answer 1

Ophthalmoscope

Question 2

which of the following charts would be used to test for color vision?
a. E chart
b. Ishihara chart
c. Snellen chart
d. Jaeger chart

Answer 2

Ishihara chart

Question 3

which of the following is a reason to perform an eye irrigation?
a. to relieve inflammation and discomfort.
b. to diagnose the presence of glaucoma.
c. to prepare for contact lens examination.
d. to release a collection of excess endolymph fluid.

Answer 3

To relieve inflammation and discomfort

Question 4

an MA is scheduling a pt for a CT scan with contrast of the abdomen what should you know b4 the procedure?
a. pt endurance to stand for duration for procedure.
b. pt ability to eat a fatty meal b4 the procedure
c. pt phone # for radiology to call with results
d. pt possible allergy to shellfish

Answer 4

pt possible allergy to shellfish

Question 5

which of the following parts of the conduction system is stimulated next after the sinoatrial node?
a. L bundle branch
b. R bundle branch
c. Purkinje fiber
d. atrioventricular node

Answer 5

Atrioventricular node

Question 6

an MA is preparing to do an EKG on a cardiac pt. in which of the following positions should the pt be for this procedure?
a. fowlers
b. prone
c. supine
d. Trendelenburg

Answer 6

supine

Question 7

what is the proper angle for performing a venipuncture using the evacuated tube method with a multi sample needle
a. 10 degrees
b. 45 degrees
c. 30 degrees
d. 90 degrees

Answer 7

30 degrees

Question 8

An MA should follow airborne transmission precaution when caring for which of the following pt?
a. pt with hep C
b. pt who has measles.
c. pt who has herpes simplex type 1
d. a pt who has HIV

Answer 8

pt who has measles

Question 9

which of the following actions is correct when performing a capillary puncture?
a. away the 1st 5 drops of blood after puncturing
b. puncture the index finger up top
c. apply even pressure to the finger during collection
d. puncture parallel to fingerprint

Answer 9

Apply even pressure to the finger during collection

Question 10

MA completed a note into the electronic chart later noticed that he entered incorrect info how do you correct the error?
a. delete the note
b. backdate the note and initial.
c. create a new entry regarding the note
d. request that the provider edit the note

Answer 10

Create a new entry regarding the note

Question 11

MA suspects that a ped pt is being abused. which of the following action should be taken.
a. question the parents
b. document the abuse
c. contact a school counselor
d. notify the provider

Answer 11

Notify the provider

Question 12

which of the following techniques should MA use to supply support when applying bandage to an ankle?
a. figure 8
b. tubular
c. recurrent
d. triangular

Answer 12

Figure 8

Question 13

A pt is having a cardiac stress test and reports to the MA that she is perspiring which of the following actions should the assistant take?
a. continue the test without interruption
b. document the perspiration
c. contact the emergency department
d. notify the cardiologist

Answer 13

Document the perspiration.

Question 14

A MA is preparing a pt for an EKG. what should the assistant do if the electrodes adhesive appear to be ineffective?
a. clean the skin with consutcive gel
b. clean the skin with a cavicide wipe.
c. attach the leads with a cloth tape.
d. attach the leads with butterfly clousers

Answer 14

attach the leads with cloth tape

Question 15

A medical assistant is reinforcing teaching about a 24 hour Holter monitor test with a patient. Which of the following statements should the assistant include in the teaching?
a. “Minimize your salt intake during the test”
b. “Avoid any physical exertion while wearing the electrodes”
c. “Ensure that you get an additional 2 hours of sleep during the test”
d. “Avoid getting the electrodes wet”

Answer 15

Avoid getting the electrodes wet

Question 16

A medical assistant is performing a pulmonary function test using spirometry. How many maneuvers are required from the patient before the assistant can calculate the average measurement and record the results?
a. Three
b. Two
c. Four
d. Five

Answer 16

3

Question 17

A medical assistant is placing electrodes on a patient who is status post left-sided mastectomy. Where should the assistant place the V2 leads for this patient?
a. Left shoulder
b. Shoulders
c. Lower abdominal area
d. Right chest

Answer 17

shoulders

Question 18

A medical assistant is preparing to do an EKG on a patient who has known dextrocardia. Which of the following leads requires placement modification for this patient?

a. Bipolar
b. Precordial
c. Augmented
d. Limb

Answer 18

Precordial

Question 19

In the sequence of the electrical stimulation of the heart, which of the following parts of the conduction system is stimulated next after the sinoatrial node?

a. Purkinje fibers
b. Atrioventricular node
c. Left bundle branch
d. Right bundle branch

Answer 19

Atrioventricular node

Question 20

What is the ratio of applied leads to recorded leads for a standard EKG machine?

a. 10:10
b. 3:6
c. 10:12
d. 9:12

Answer 20

10:12

Question 21

A medical assistant notes a wandering baseline throughout an EKG tracing. The assistant should recognize that which of the following electrocardiograph issues could have resulted in this occurrence?

a. The electrode pads were defective or poorly attached.
b. The machine was missing the grounding prong for the outlet.
c. The machine did not have the proper standardization settings set.
d. The cable tips were loose or had become separated.

Answer 21

the electrode pads were defective or poorly attached.

Question 22

medical assistant is preparing a patient for an EKG. Which of the following instructions should the assistant provide to the patient?

a. “Avoid food or drink for 4 hours prior to the test.”
b. “Remove all clothing from the waist up.”
c. “Apply moisturizing lotion to the electrode placement sites.”
d. “Maintain a full bladder for the duration of the test.”

Answer 22

Remove all clothing from the waist up

Question 23

A medical assistant is preparing a patient who has shortness of breath for an EKG. In which of the following positions should the assistant place the patient?

a. Prone
b. Semi-Fowlers
c. Supine
d. Sims

Answer 23

Semi-fowlers

Question 24

which dosage form can be absorbed slowly to create a constant, time- released systemic effect.
a. liniments
b. transdermal patches
c. suppositories
d. creams

Answer 24

transdermal patches

Question 25

an MA walks into a pts room & discovers a fire in the trash can. which pneumonic device describes the proper procedure?
a. NKDA
b. RICE
c. PASS
d. RACE

Answer 25

PASS

Question 26

smoking is a risk factor for which of the following conditions?
a. Atherosclerosis
b. Graves disease
c. Pericarditis
d. Cervicitis

Answer 26

Atherosclerosis

Question 27

Vital signs from Adult pt BP 110/70 temp 38.3 pulse rate 106 and respiratory rate 22 correct summary?
a. BP elevated & respiration slightly increased Pt afebrile & (HR) tachycardic
b. BP stable & respirations slightly increased Pt afebrile & (HR) tachycardic
c. BP stable & respirations slighted increased Pt febrile & (HR) tachycardic
d. BP elevated & respiration slightly increased Pt febrile & (HR) tachycardic

Answer 27

BP stable & respirations slighted increased Pt febrile & (HR) tachycardic

Question 28

which of the following is a part of the chain of infection?
a. acute infection
b. reservoir host
c. osmosis
d. meiosis

Answer 28

reservoir host