Practice test 2 questions Flashcards
Which of the following cell structures is instrumental in helping the body mobilize and secrete mucus from the respiratory tract? Centrioles Ribosomes Cilla Mitochondria
- Cilla- are hairlike projections that help with movement.
centrioles- assist in the distribution of chromosomes during cell division.
ribosomes- assist in protien synthesis.
mitochondria- assist in converting energy from nutrients into a form that can be used by the body.
which of the following routes of administration should a MA use when performing a TB skin test? IM IV ID SQ
*ID Intradermal- This route applie the med to the epidermal layer of the skin and allows for subsequent evaluation of the skin
IM Intramuscular-is appropriate for meds like vaccines.
SQ Subcutaneous- is used for insulin injections.
A MA is collecting data from a pt who has cold sores on his lips. Which of the following viruses causes this condition? FLU A Herpes simplex 1 Epstein-Barr Rhabdovirus
- Herpes Simplex 1
Flu A- causes fever, body aches, and cough.
Epstein-Barr- causes infectious Mono (Mononucleosis) which manifestations of sore throat, fever, malase, and hepatitis.
Rhabdovirus- causes rabies, which manifestations of fever, uncontrollable excitement, profuse salivation, and throat spasms.
A MA is replacing a sharps container in an exam room and gets a cut on her arm from the lid. Which of the following types of documentation should the MA complete? Advance Benificiary Notice OSHA form 301 CMS-1500 claim form Quality control log
- OSHA 301 form- work related illness or injury.
CMS-1500 claim- is for Medicare or health ins claims
ABN- is a medicare form relating to noncovered charges incurred during medical treatment.
Quality control log- is used to doc results of control testing to ensure quality results of equipment and testing materials.
Which of the following items on the CMS-1500 should a MA recognize as indicating medical necessity? Modifer DX code Charges Place of service
*DX code- the diagnosis indicates medical necessity.
Modifier- applied to a procedure code indicates how a specific procedure was altered.
Charges- apply only to the amount requested for reimbursement for a procedure.
Place of service- where it was performed.
A MA requests that a pt pay her ins copay at the time she arrives for her apt. The pt becomes defensive and asks why should pay for care she has not received . Which of the following responses is correct?
“Didn’t you expect to have to pay for your visit when you came?”
“Why wouldn’t you want to pay now rather than later?”
“Unless you have paid your copay, the Dr. will not see you.”
“ I understand your concerned, so you’re welcome to pay at the end of your apt.”
Why is the bottom one right and the others wrong?
a MA should identify that which of the following vitamins is fat soluble? Niacin Folate Vit C Vit A
- Vit A- the MA should identify that Vit A, D, E, K are fat soluble, which means they are stored in adipose tissue (fat).
Vit C, Niacin, Folate - is water soluble, which means it is excreted in urine.
What are these vitamins for in the body?
A pt who has vulvovaginal candidiasis asks a MA for more info about the infection. What type of infection is it? Fungal Bacterial Protozoan Helminth
- Fungal- candidasis is caused by yeast. These infections usually grow from moisture and dark but warm areas.
Bacterial- usually caused from contact with bad infectious bacteria.
Protozoan- from parasites.
Helminthic- parasitic worms.
Where do the cardiac electrical impulses originate in the heart? AV node Bundle of His Purkinje Fibers SA node
Sinoartial SA Node- pace maker of the heart, SA -> AV node- located on the septum wall between the right atrium and right ventricle. It is stimulated after the atria have emptied.-> Bundle of His- is in the interventricular septum. -> Purkinje fibers are located in the ventricles and are last to be stimulated.
A MA recieves a call from a pt requesting a refill for fentanyl patches for chronic pain. Which actions should MA take?
- Test answer is refer to provider because it is a controlled drug.
Check if its on the med list?
Check when the last visit was?
Check if it has already been sent?
Check PDMP because its controlled and see if it can be filled?
Then refer the request to the dr.
