2.0 pt 2 Flashcards
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
Ophthalmoscope
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
Ishihara chart
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.
To relieve inflammation and discomfort
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
pt possible allergy to shellfish
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
Atrioventricular node
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
supine
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
30 degrees
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
pt who has measles
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
Apply even pressure to the finger during collection
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
Create a new entry regarding the note
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
Notify the provider
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
Figure 8
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
Document the perspiration.
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
attach the leads with cloth tape
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”
Avoid getting the electrodes wet
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
3
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
shoulders
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
Precordial
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
Atrioventricular node
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
10:12
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.
the electrode pads were defective or poorly attached.
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.”
Remove all clothing from the waist up
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
Semi-fowlers
which dosage form can be absorbed slowly to create a constant, time- released systemic effect.
a. liniments
b. transdermal patches
c. suppositories
d. creams
transdermal patches
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
PASS
smoking is a risk factor for which of the following conditions?
a. Atherosclerosis
b. Graves disease
c. Pericarditis
d. Cervicitis
Atherosclerosis
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
BP stable & respirations slighted increased Pt febrile & (HR) tachycardic
which of the following is a part of the chain of infection?
a. acute infection
b. reservoir host
c. osmosis
d. meiosis
reservoir host
