General Patient Care

Question 1

What can cause a low O2 reading?

Answer 1

Cold Hands

Cold extremities can affect pulse oximetry readings.

Question 2

For a virtual appointment- telehealth- what do you need to make sure is on file?

Answer 2

RELEASE FORMS

Consent forms are necessary for telehealth services.

Question 3

What is the correct order for donning PPE?

Answer 3

GOWN, MASK, GOGGLES, Gloves

Question 4

What is considered standard PPE?

Answer 4

MASK

Question 5

A patient’s ability to walk, groom themselves, bathe, and eat is evaluated by which screening?

Answer 5

Functional status screening

Question 6

Using the SOAP method, which area should you document a patient’s statement about headaches?

Answer 6

Subjective

Question 7

What time of day is the body temperature the lowest?

Answer 7

AM

Question 8

When obtaining orthostatic vital signs, how long do you wait between position changes?

Answer 8

1 MINUTE

Question 9

What section does alcohol and tobacco use fall under?

Answer 9

SOCIAL HISTORY

Question 10

Anytime you call a patient back to perform any test, what must you do first?

Answer 10

Identify the patient

Question 11

How do you convert lbs to kgs?

Answer 11

DIVIDE BY 2.2

Question 12

What activity requires you to wear gloves as a medical assistant?

Answer 12

Administering injections

Question 13

What is the correct location for administering an intradermal injection?

Answer 13

Middle portion of Anterior forearm

Question 14

What needs to be verified before obtaining vital signs?

Answer 14

DOB

Question 15

When taking blood pressure, when you hear the sound disappear, that number will be documented as the _______.

Answer 15

DIASTOLIC NUMBER

Question 16

What is considered an elevated BP?

Answer 16

140/90

Question 17

Body fat is determined by your _______.

Answer 17

BMI

Question 18

What can cause a pulse oximeter to read low?

Answer 18

Cold Fingers

Question 19

What can affect pulse oximetry readings?

Answer 19

• Nail polish
• Acrylics
• Cold hands

Question 20

What does palpating blood pressure involve?

Answer 20

Feeling for a radial pulse

Question 21

What does auscultating blood pressure involve?

Answer 21

Listening using a stethoscope

Question 22

What is the correct position for a patient for a colonoscopy?

Answer 22

DORSAL RECUMBENT

Question 23

What equipment is required for a cyst removal?

Answer 23

Syringe and needle

Question 24

What is the correct position for a patient during a colposcopy (pelvic exam) procedure?

Answer 24

Lithotomy

Question 25

What equipment can be cleaned and reused?

Answer 25

OTOSCOPE

Question 26

Patient’s health history is part of what section of the medical record?

Answer 26

Subjective Data

Question 27

Fasting blood sugar above what number is considered abnormal?

Answer 27

126 mg/dl

Question 28

What is required to be documented when administering a vaccine?

Answer 28

Lot Number

Question 29

What equipment is used for telemedicine?

Answer 29

WEBCAM/ INTERNET

Question 30

What can be considered an adverse reaction?

Answer 30

Anaphylaxis

Question 31

What position do you place your patient in for a flexible sigmoidoscopy?

Answer 31

PRONE OR Left Lateral

Question 32

When administering a vaccine, what is required to be documented?

Answer 32

LOT #

Question 33

During a general exam, what piece of equipment is used?

Answer 33

OTOSCOPE

Question 34

How far do you place the recall thermometer into the rectum?

Answer 34

½ inch

Question 35

When obtaining a rectal temp for an infant, how far do you insert the probe?

Answer 35

½ inch into the rectum

Question 36

Prior to sending prescriptions, what do you need to confirm?

Answer 36

ALLERGIES

Question 37

What should you do after calling in a prescription that was also given in written form?

Answer 37

Provide the pt. With a copy of the script- but write 'COPY ONLY' on the written script

Question 38

What is it called when prescriptions are sent electronically?

Answer 38

E-PRESCRIBING

Question 39

What needs to be verified at every appointment?

Answer 39

ALLERGIES/ MEDICATIONS

Question 40

What is 1st aid care for a patient who has 3rd degree burns to their fingers?

Answer 40

Separate each finger and add dressings

Question 41

When removing sutures, what should you do?

Answer 41

Grab knot and lift away from the skin

Question 42

At what age is the 1st dose of the Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine required?

Answer 42

11-12 YEARS OF AGE

Question 43

What vaccine is required for a 7 year old?

Answer 43

TDap

Question 44

When a procedure requires consent, what steps should occur prior to having them sign the form?

Answer 44

The provider should inform the patient of any alternative options that may be available

Question 45

How do you roll up the white paper on the exam table?

Answer 45

ROLL PAPER TIGHTLY AND QUICKLY

Question 46

What type of fracture breaks the skin?

Answer 46

COMPOUND FRACTURE

Question 47

How do you administer eye ointment?

Answer 47

Place a thin line along the conjunctival sac

Question 48

If an MA gets an exposure to an infectious disease via a human bite, what step should you take first?

Answer 48

Immediately flush the exposed area

Question 49

If your patient has a laceration, what is the first step to take?

Answer 49

Ensure the bleeding is under control

Question 50

What is the correct direction when bandaging a wound?

Answer 50

Wrap Distal to Proximal

Question 51

When administering ear drops in adults, how should you pull the pinna?

Answer 51

Up and back

Question 52

When administering ear drops in children under 3, how should you pull the pinna?

Answer 52

Down and back

Question 53

What should you inspect before applying a cast?

Answer 53

Condition of the skin