ADE Part 2 Flashcards
When preparing a patient for GYN exam, what should the MA do first?
Check that the pap trya is complete
What lobe processes memories, integrating them with sensation of taste, sound, sight, and touch?
Temporal lobe
Which patient position is used for a flex sigmoidoscopy?
Sims or knee to chest
What is not required at the time of the patient’s registration?
Credit card
Which of the six C’s means “getting to the point”?
Conciseness
Which of the six C’s means “using precise descriptions and accepted medical terminology when describing a patient’s condition?
Clarity
According to the CDC, how often should an adult get a Tetanus Booster?
Every 10 years
Client’s words, clarity, completeness, conciseness, chronological order and confidentiality are all referring to what?
Six C’s of charting
What information is not required on a referral form?
Credit card information
What is the proper placement order when multiple PPEs are needed for the protection of the healthcare worker?
Gown, face mask, and gloves
As a general rule, double-layer fabric or paper-wrapped sterile packages have a maximum shelf life of ____.
30 days
In general, what is the temperature range in degrees Fahrenheit that the autoclave must reach in order to sterilize a load of instruments?
250-270 degrees
Most autoclaves must reach a certain temperature and pressure to complete the sterilization process. If the temperature must reach 250 to 270 degrees Fahrenheit, what must the pressure range be?
15 to 30 pounds of pressure
What part of the sterile field is considered contaminated?
The outer 1 inch
A sharps container should not exceed ___ full before changing it out.
3/4 or 2/3
Which method of administration would you use to administer a TB skin test?
Intradermal
What is the maximum dose you would administer for a TB skin test?
0.1 mL
The natural pacemaker of the heart is called:
Sinoatrial node
What is the correct angle of insertion for a venipuncture in the antecubital space?
30
What is the correct angle of insertion for a venipuncture in the dorsal side of the hand?
10-15
Where do medical terms originate from?
Greek & Latin
Which side of the body should a cane be used on?
Opposite side that needs support
What should the MA not do if a patient comes into the office with flue like symptoms?
Tell them they have to leave
How long should a patient wait after administering a medication to assess for an allergic reaction?
10-15 minutes
Which lobe is primarily responsible for vision?
Occipital lobe
What lobe processes information about temperature, taste, touch and movement?
Parietal lobe
Which lobe is important for cognitive functions and control of voluntary movement or activity?
Frontal lobe
What is not a lobe of the brain?
Cervical lobe
What would be the most common time to schedule a patient for a FBS?
Morning
What does FBS stand for?
Fasting blood sugar
What is the correct dose for a PPD test?
0.1 mL
What part of the medical record would a patients allergies be recorded?
Past medical history
You are in the middle of documenting a patients phone call in the EMR but your provider calls you in to assist them, what should you do to secure the computer before walking away?
Lock the screen or log out
If the provider asks you to look up a diagnosis code, what book would you use?
ICD-10
A spirometry test should be performed ___ times on a patient.
3
What procedure is performed to obtain a cervical biopsy on a patient after an abnormal pap smear?
Colposcopy
What is the meaning of the medical term “costochondritis”?
Inflammation of the ribs and cartilage
Which book would you use to code an EKG?
CPT
Which muscle supports the body’s weight and enables the body to stand erect?
Gluteus maximus
What is the meaning of the term “cholecystitis”?
Inflammation of the gllbladder.
Who determines prior authorization for payment of a medical procedure?
Medical insurance pretermination department
Which of the following eye conditions is intraocular pressre associated with?
Glaucoma
What is the first step an MA should take when weighing a patient?
Make sure the scale is set to zero
What does OSHA stand for?
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
What information goes on the inside of the address of a business latter?
Recipients address
What body system is being tested when performing a spirometry test?
Respiratory
