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ADE Part 2 Flashcards

1
Q

When preparing a patient for GYN exam, what should the MA do first?

A

Check that the pap trya is complete

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2
Q

What lobe processes memories, integrating them with sensation of taste, sound, sight, and touch?

A

Temporal lobe

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3
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Which patient position is used for a flex sigmoidoscopy?

A

Sims or knee to chest

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4
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What is not required at the time of the patient’s registration?

A

Credit card

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5
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Which of the six C’s means “getting to the point”?

A

Conciseness

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6
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Which of the six C’s means “using precise descriptions and accepted medical terminology when describing a patient’s condition?

A

Clarity

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7
Q

According to the CDC, how often should an adult get a Tetanus Booster?

A

Every 10 years

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8
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Client’s words, clarity, completeness, conciseness, chronological order and confidentiality are all referring to what?

A

Six C’s of charting

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9
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What information is not required on a referral form?

A

Credit card information

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10
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What is the proper placement order when multiple PPEs are needed for the protection of the healthcare worker?

A

Gown, face mask, and gloves

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11
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As a general rule, double-layer fabric or paper-wrapped sterile packages have a maximum shelf life of ____.

A

30 days

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12
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In general, what is the temperature range in degrees Fahrenheit that the autoclave must reach in order to sterilize a load of instruments?

A

250-270 degrees

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13
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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?

A

15 to 30 pounds of pressure

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14
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What part of the sterile field is considered contaminated?

A

The outer 1 inch

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15
Q

A sharps container should not exceed ___ full before changing it out.

A

3/4 or 2/3

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16
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Which method of administration would you use to administer a TB skin test?

A

Intradermal

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17
Q

What is the maximum dose you would administer for a TB skin test?

A

0.1 mL

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18
Q

The natural pacemaker of the heart is called:

A

Sinoatrial node

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19
Q

What is the correct angle of insertion for a venipuncture in the antecubital space?

A

30

20
Q

What is the correct angle of insertion for a venipuncture in the dorsal side of the hand?

A

10-15

21
Q

Where do medical terms originate from?

A

Greek & Latin

22
Q

Which side of the body should a cane be used on?

A

Opposite side that needs support

23
Q

What should the MA not do if a patient comes into the office with flue like symptoms?

A

Tell them they have to leave

24
Q

How long should a patient wait after administering a medication to assess for an allergic reaction?

A

10-15 minutes

25
Q

Which lobe is primarily responsible for vision?

A

Occipital lobe

26
Q

What lobe processes information about temperature, taste, touch and movement?

A

Parietal lobe

27
Q

Which lobe is important for cognitive functions and control of voluntary movement or activity?

A

Frontal lobe

28
Q

What is not a lobe of the brain?

A

Cervical lobe

29
Q

What would be the most common time to schedule a patient for a FBS?

A

Morning

30
Q

What does FBS stand for?

A

Fasting blood sugar

31
Q

What is the correct dose for a PPD test?

A

0.1 mL

32
Q

What part of the medical record would a patients allergies be recorded?

A

Past medical history

33
Q

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?

A

Lock the screen or log out

34
Q

If the provider asks you to look up a diagnosis code, what book would you use?

A

ICD-10

35
Q

A spirometry test should be performed ___ times on a patient.

A

3

36
Q

What procedure is performed to obtain a cervical biopsy on a patient after an abnormal pap smear?

A

Colposcopy

37
Q

What is the meaning of the medical term “costochondritis”?

A

Inflammation of the ribs and cartilage

38
Q

Which book would you use to code an EKG?

A

CPT

39
Q

Which muscle supports the body’s weight and enables the body to stand erect?

A

Gluteus maximus

40
Q

What is the meaning of the term “cholecystitis”?

A

Inflammation of the gllbladder.

41
Q

Who determines prior authorization for payment of a medical procedure?

A

Medical insurance pretermination department

42
Q

Which of the following eye conditions is intraocular pressre associated with?

A

Glaucoma

43
Q

What is the first step an MA should take when weighing a patient?

A

Make sure the scale is set to zero

44
Q

What does OSHA stand for?

A

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

45
Q

What information goes on the inside of the address of a business latter?

A

Recipients address

46
Q

What body system is being tested when performing a spirometry test?

A

Respiratory

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