NHA Practice Quizzes Flashcards
A patient in a clinic is experiencing symptoms of a myocardial infarction. The provider instructs nitroglycerin. What action does the medical assistant take?
place the medication under the patient’s tongue
During a surgical procedure, a provider requests sterile solution from a medical assistant. What action should the MA take?
place a sterile container on the field and pour a small amount of sterile solution into the container
A MA is performing a suture removal on a patient. What action should the MA take to remove the sutures?
remove each suture after cutting next to the knot
A medical assistant is caring for a patient who has conjunctivitis. What should the MA do before performing an eye instillation?
use gloves to instill medication
What is an anthropometric measurement that a MA should collect from a 2-year-old child?
head circumference
A provider has instructed a medical assistant to prepare a wound for suturing. When performing basic wound care, what should the MA do to ensure proper cleaning of the wound area?
wipe the center of the wound with an antiseptic swab, moving toward the edges in a circular motion
What should a MA do to prevent patient accidents in the clinical setting?
clean a spill on the hallway floor using a towel
While caring for a patient, a MA notices that the patient is slurring her speech and has developed a slight drooping of one side of her mouth. The assistant should identify these manifestations as what condition?
cerebrovascular accident (stroke)
What is a top priority to receive immediate care?
a patient has epistaxis and is taking warfarin
A provider instructs a medical assistant to position a patient for an examination of the patient’s dorsal cavity. The assistant should place the patient in what position?
prone
A MA is preparing to obtain vital signs from an adult patient during a routine physical examination. What artery should the assistant use to palpate the patient’s pulse?
radial artery
What action should a MA take when closing the clinical area at the end of the day?
restock medical supplies in the examination rooms
A MA is preparing a patient for an examination. What is a component of the patient’s medical history?
chief complaint
A medical assistant is assisting a provider with an adult patient who sustained a wound from a dirty metal object. What should the MA expect the provider to tell the patient?
You should receive a tetanus booster if your last one was administered more than 5 years ago.
A MA is performing an ear irrigation for a patient. The patient reports dizziness. The MA should recognize this symptom as what?
the temperature of the water is too cold
What factor puts a patient at high risk of developing coronary artery disease?
smoking
What viral disease resulted in an epidemic in the US and presents with symptoms that include weakness and paralysis of muscles, fever, and headache?
polio
What factor puts a patient at high risk of experiencing a cerebrovascular accident? (CVA)
sleep apnea
A MA should recognize that a worldwide, rapidly spreading novel infection can result in what?
pandemic
What disease affects about 9% of the population of the US and is characterized by the body’s inability to produce sufficient insulin?
diabetes mellitus
A MA is caring for a patient whose dietary choices have resulted in elevated uric acid levels. As a result of these risk factors, the patient is at risk for developing which of the following musculoskeletal disorders?
gout
What condition is characterized by the top portion of the stomach protruding through the diaphragm?
hiatal hernia
What is the clinical purpose of a contrast media in diagnostic imaging?
highlights the inner contours of body structures
What is the MA’s primary role in MRI in the medical office setting?
instructing a patient about examination preparations
A MA recommends the rest, ice, compression, and elevation (RICE) method to a patient who calls the office to report an injury. What injury did the patient sustain?
ankle sprain
A MA is speaking to a patient who recently underwent a right-sided radical mastectomy and lymphadenectomy. Which is a manifestation of lymphedema?
swelling of the right arm
What is a risk factor for the development of congestive heart failure? (CHF)
chronic hypertension
What is a loss of bone density?
osteoporosis
What disease caused a historical pandemic that led to the creation of the first vaccine?
smallpox
A low-fiber, high-fat diet is a risk factor for what disease?
colorectal cancer
A patient has been recently diagnosed with malignant melanoma. When transitioning the patient’s care from a PCP to an oncologist, what is the process called?
continuity of care
A MA is reviewing the plan of care summary with the adult son of an 81 y/o patient who has dementia. The patient’s son states he is feeling overwhelmed with his mother’s care. What community-based organizations should the MA recommend?
adult day care
What is part of the patient-centered medical home model of care?
focuses on evidence-based care and shared decision making
A MA is reviewing the chart of a patient who is scheduled for an appointment later that day. What should the MA complete prior to the patient’s appointment?
confirm all pertinent information is available
A MA should recognize what actions of health coaching?
helping the patient find community resources related to health care needs
What community resource should a MA recommend to an elderly patient who lost his partner 3 months ago?
organized support groups
What action is important for a MA to take to serve patients effectively?
assist the patient with locating appropriate community resources
Recognizing patients’ needs and barriers, coordinating care, and identifying resources to meet those needs best describes the responsibilities of what position?
patient navigator
What information should a MA include when creating a list of community-based organizations related to a patient’s physical health care needs?
physical addresses
A MA is part of a team that is caring for a patient who is being discharged from the hospital. What action should the MA do to contribute to a successful transition of care?
provider discontinues all medications started in the hospital and relays the information to the rest of the team
What approach should a MA take when discussing a patient’s compliance to dietary guidelines?
maintain an empathetic tone
What describes the purpose of a patient’s discharge summary in a provider’s office?
document information necessary for continuity of care
A patient-centered medical home has 5 core functions and attributes. What are they?
- accessible care
- coordinated care
- quality care
- comprehensive care
- patient-centered care
When reviewing a patient’s medical record prior to an appointment with a PCP, it is important for a MA to verify what information?
diagnostic test results
A MA is caring for a patient who has a new medication prescription from a provider. What action should the MA take to facilitate patient understanding and medication compliance?
review the dosage and administration instructions with the patient
