MXT FINAL Flashcards
A 16 year old patient has large visible scares on her neck from an ear operation performed when she was 12 years old. the patient’s parents did nothing to recover damages for the child. what can be done to compensate this child for the unusual scars?
the patient can institute a lawsuit when she is 18 years old
a blood pressure cuff that is too large for a child may result in
a blood pressure reading that is falsely low
a device placed on the skin that picks up electrical impulses released by the heart is known as
an electrode
a disposable electrode is held in place by
an adhesive backing on the electrode
a drug that has a potential for addiction and/or abuse is called
a controlled substance
a patient has a distance visual acuity of 20/15 in the right eye. At what distance would a person with normal acuity be able to read this line?
15 feet
a person who cannot see close objects has a condition known as
hyperopia
a risk factor means that
the chanced are increased of a patient developing a certain disease
all of the following are characteristics for al ow range peak flow meter except
only available with a prescription
all of the following are characteristics of a nasal cannula except
used for patients who need a high flow of oxygen
all of the following are characteristics of genital herpes except
can be cured with antibitotics
all of the following are examples of pulmonary function tests except
coronary angiography
all of the following are guidelines for oxygen usage except
use at least 50 feet of tubing with the oxygen delivery system
all of the following conditions may require home oxygen therapy except
heart palpitations
an electrocardiogram is a recording of the
electrical activity of the heart
an electrolyte must be used when running a ECG to
facilitate the transmission of the electrical impulses of the heart
an optometrist performs all of the following except
performs eye surgery
head circumference is measured in
centimeters of inches
how high is the standardization mark when the electrocardiograph is property standardized?
10mm
how many leads are there on a standard electrocardiogram?
12
how much time should the patient be given to identify the number on each ishihara color plate
3 seconds
how should a patient be identified?
by name and date of birth
how should a physician terminate a relationship with a patient in order to avoid a possible lawsuit for abandonment?
notify the patient in writing
if PKU is left untreated, it may lead to
mental retardation
in determining whether or not a cardiologist provided his patient with reasonable care, with whom would a physician be compared?
other cardiologist is his community or similar communities
in the absence of complications, the first prenatal visit should be scheduled after the patient
misses her second menstrual period
it is recommended that a Pap specimen not be collected
during the patients menstrual period
measuring pediatric blood pressure helps to identify children at risk for developing
hypertension as adults
the Bethesda System for reporting the results of the Pap test include
a detailed cytologic description of the results
the causative agent of trichomoniasis is a
motile protozoan
the height of an adult patient usually is measured only
during the first office visit
the lithotomy position is used to examine the
vagina
the lower calibration bar of a balance-beam scale is divided into
50 lb incriments
the newborn screening that does not screen for which of the following diseases
cystic fibrosis
the patients height be measured to the nearest
1/4 inch
the process of measuring the patient is known as
mensuration
the purpose of draping a patient is to
provide patient with warmth and modesty
the purpose of pulmonary function testing is to
asses lung functioning
the reason for weighing a prenatal patient is to
determine if the fetus is growing
the Snellen Big E chart is used for assessing
preschoolers
the Snellen eye chart is used to
assess visual acuity
the term that refers to “the level of appropriate care legally required of any other practitioner with the same education and training providing the same care in the same geographic region” is
standard of care
to whom would physicians report cases of specific infectious diseases
local board of health
Tympanometry is most useful in diagnosing patients with
serious otitis media
what are artifacts?
additional electrical activity picked up by the electrocardiograph
what are the reasons to revoke or suspend a physicians license?
all are correct
what does the doctrine of respondent superior mean?
the physician is liable for the negligent actions of his or her employees
what immunizations are included in a DTap injection?
diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus
what immunizations are included in a MMR injection?
measles, mumps, rubella
what is a cardiac cycle?
one complete heart beat
what is the cause of the most abnormal Pap test results?
infection or immflamation
what is the legal meaning of the word “liability”
responsibility
what is a LMP?
the date of the first day of the last menstrual period
what is the most common medical disorder of pregnancy?
hypertension
what is the name for the crime of billing an insurance company for the tests and procedures that were never performed?
fraud
what is the name of the individual who is qualified to perform advanced life support measures?
EMT- Paramedic
what is one important reason for a medical assistant to study ethics?
to develop the intellectual skills to analyze complex problems
what is the needle length range for a pediatric IM injection?
5/8 to 1 inch
what is the purpose of an advance directive?
all are correct
what term is used is refer to an electrocardiogram result that is within normal limits?
normal sinus rhythm
where is chest lead V5 located?
at the horizontal level of V4, at the left anterior axillary line
which of the following artifacts appears as small, straight, spiked lines that are consistent in nature?
60-cycle interference artifact
which of the following can be generated by an EMR program from the input of findings from the provider?
physical examination report
which of the following can result in conductive hearing loss?
serious otitis media
which of the following can result in sensorineural hearing loss?
intense noise
which of the following conditions can cause the ECG tracing to exhibit a larger than normal Q wave and an elevated S-T SEGMENT?
myocardial infarction
which of the following devices measures how much air is exhaled by the lungs and how fast it is exhaled?
spirometer
which of the following gynecologic infections can be diagnosed through a DNA- probe test?
all are correct
which of the following indicates that the proper cuff size has been selected for a pediatric patient?
the bladder of the cuff encircles 80% to 100% of the child’s arm
which of the following is a characteristic of quick-relief asthma medication?
it rapidly opens up the airways
which of the following is a symptom of vulvovaginal candidiasis?
thick, odorless, cottage cheese like discharge
which of the following is an example of a chronic illness?
arthritis
which of the following is an example of auscultation?
measuring blood pressure
which of the following is an example of percussion
testing reflexes with a rubber hammer
which of the following is not a characteristic of the Doppler fetal pulse detector?
the FHT can be detected between 2 and 4 weeks of gestation
which of the following is NOT a purpose of asking a patient if he or she needs to void before the physical examination?
to prevent urinary incontinence
which of the following is not a symptom of hyperventilation?
abdominal pain
which of the following is not an example of a sexually
vulvovaginal candidiasis
which of the following is NOT included in a complete patient examination?
theapeutic procedures
which of the following is not included in the first prenatal visit?
completetion of a prenatal record form
which of the following is the best description of informed consent?
the patient told by the physician about any risks, or possible complications associated with the treatment in terms that the patient fully understands before submitting to treatment
which of the following is the most specific type of hearing test?
audiometry
which of the following may cause 60-cycle interference artifact?
lead wires not following body contour
which of the following may result in a falsely high pediatric blood pressure rerading?
apprehension
which of the following may result in insulin shock
skipping meals
which of the following oxygen delivery systems separates oxygen from the for use by the patient?
oxygen concentrator
which of the following should not be performed when providing emergency care?
administer care to a conscious patient who refuse it
which of the following spiders can cause a serious or life- threatening reaction?
brown recluse spider
which of the following urine tests is performed at each return prenatal visit?
glucose and protein
with what type of bleeding is there is a slow and steady flow of dark red blood?
venous
a living will may instruct health care providers not to engage in life sustaining measures
true
