CMA Practice Exam

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Frage 1

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A patient with abdominal pain and respiratory difficulties should be placed in what position?
Antworten
  • Prone
  • Fowler's
  • Dorsal Recumbent
  • Sim's

Frage 2

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A CMA has duplicate orders for a patient. How should the CMA verify the order?
Antworten
  • Call the provider to confirm
  • Match the requisition with the patients ordering provider
  • Draw both orders and discard the incorrect specimen
  • Confirm with the patient

Frage 3

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A patient is angry about a large medical bill. The CMA should take which action?
Antworten
  • Listen to the patient and try to resolve
  • Refer to the security officer
  • Have the patient write the complaint down
  • Call the police

Frage 4

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A provider is caring for a patient who reports right flank pain, pain during urination, and nausea and vomiting. Which of the following conditions should the CMA document?
Antworten
  • Nephritis
  • Nephrolithotripsy
  • Nephrolithiasis
  • Neprhoscleroris

Frage 5

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A patient who is very talkative during and after the blood draw becomes very quiet and stares while the CMA is labeling the specimen. The CMA should:
Antworten
  • Lower the patient to the floor
  • Ask the patient if they feel faint
  • Finish labeling the specimen
  • Call the nurse for assistance

Frage 6

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A CMA is preparing a patient for a gynecological exam, which of the following positions is appropriate?
Antworten
  • Supine
  • Lithomy
  • Sim's
  • Prone

Frage 7

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When creating a business letter, which of the following steps should the CMA do first?
Antworten
  • Organize key points
  • Compose a rough draft
  • Check spelling, grammar, and punctuation
  • Make sure the letter has a beginning, middle and end

Frage 8

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A patient reports that she has missed three menstrual cycles, with no other symptoms, which of the following should the CMA use to document the information?
Antworten
  • Oligomenorrhea
  • Menopause
  • Amenorrhea
  • Dysmenorrhea

Frage 9

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Which component of the word Neuropathy means disease?
Antworten
  • Root
  • Suffix
  • Prefix
  • Combining form

Frage 10

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Which of the following drugs is prescribed for both local and systemic effects?
Antworten
  • Elixirs
  • Ointment
  • Emulsions
  • Optic Solutions

Frage 11

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A provider has ordered a CMA to administer a subcutaneous injection, but does not indicate the dosage needed. Which of the following actions should the CMA take?
Antworten
  • Proceed using a pre-filled syringe
  • Call the provider to verify the order
  • Check the patients chart for dosage
  • Reschedule the patient's injection

Frage 12

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A CMA is testing a patient for Ragweed allergens. Which of the following routes should the CMA take?
Antworten
  • Z-track
  • Subcutaneous
  • Intradermal
  • Intramuscular

Frage 13

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To assign an ICD-9 code, a CMA must identify the?
Antworten
  • Etiology of the diagnosis
  • Main term in the diagnosis
  • Diagnosis in the tabular list
  • Volume 1 abbreviation

Frage 14

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A CMA is told to redraw a patient's lipid profile. Which of the following reasons would cause this to occur?
Antworten
  • Patient fasting for 12 hours but drank 4oz of water
  • Serum in the specimen was clear yellow
  • Specimen was sent to the lab in a gold top tube
  • Specimen was sent to the lab in a an EDTA (purple) top tube

Frage 15

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A CMA is measuring an infant patient from heal to head. In which of the following positions should the CMA place the infant?
Antworten
  • Supine
  • Fowlers
  • Sims
  • Lithomy

Frage 16

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A cardiac patient is having a PT/INR done. Which additive would be in the collection tube?
Antworten
  • Sodium Citrate
  • Heparin
  • EDTA
  • Potassium Oxalate

Frage 17

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A CMA overhears two coworkers discussing a patients lab results. What type of violation occurred?
Antworten
  • HIPPA
  • OSHA
  • JCAHO
  • AMA

Frage 18

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A CMA is instructing a patient on how to collect a C&S stool specimen. Which of the following is a correct part of the explanation?
Antworten
  • Retrieve 2cm of stool from toilet
  • Chill the stool in a container
  • Avoid urinating in the stool collection container
  • Collect the stool specimen in the morning

Frage 19

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A patient was in a motor vehicle crash and is vomiting blood. Which of the following symptoms is this known as?
Antworten
  • Hemostasis
  • Hematemesis
  • Homeostasis
  • Hemolysis

Frage 20

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A CMA is collecting a Rapid Streptococcal test. The CMA should take the specimen from which area of the body?
Antworten
  • Rectum
  • Throat
  • Ear
  • Nose

Frage 21

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Which of the following requires documentation of the patient's Informed Consent?
Antworten
  • Throat swab
  • Capillary collection
  • Flu shot
  • Urine pregnancy test

Frage 22

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Proper surgical asepsis technique will result in which of the following?
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  • Reducing the likelihood of transmitting opportunistic infections
  • Decreasing the number of microorganisms after they leave the body
  • Decreasing the risk of transfer pathogens by direct or indirect contact
  • Destroying all microorganisms before they enter the body

Frage 23

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A CMA is caring for a patient who has an accumulation of blood in his chest cavity. The CMA should recognize that which of the following terms refers to this condition?
Antworten
  • Hemothorax
  • Hematuria
  • Hemoglobin
  • Hematoma

Frage 24

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Which of the following must be performed when correcting an error in a medical record?
Antworten
  • Use red ink to write the correction
  • Draw a single line through the error
  • Use corrective fluid
  • Have the provider initial the correction

Frage 25

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A provider is running 2 hours behind schedule. The CMA should apologize for the delay and do which of the following?
Antworten
  • Offer to reschedule the appointment
  • Proceed with regular schedule and seat patients
  • Cancel the rest of the appointments for the day
  • Double book per modified wave schedule

Frage 26

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To follow OSHA guidelines and minimize exposure of the spread of organisms, lab specimens should be sent in a labeled:
Antworten
  • Biohazard container
  • Brown paper bag
  • Plastic bag
  • Glass container

Frage 27

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A provider orders a sample for capillary puncture. Which one should be drawn LAST?
Antworten
  • Serum
  • Blood smear
  • Heparin
  • EDTA

Frage 28

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To prevent the storage of expired drugs in a cabinet, a CMA should do which of the following?
Antworten
  • Divide the drugs according to the month of expiration
  • Make an inventory in the computer and check every other day according to the policy
  • Check for expired drugs in the cabinet every day
  • Create an inventory and check periodically according to the office

Frage 29

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Which of the following is commonly used for the take home evaluation of Pulmonary Function?
Antworten
  • Meter-dose inhaler
  • Incentive Spirometer
  • Nebulizer
  • Peak flow meter

Frage 30

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A patient is scheduled for an outpatient procedure. Which of the following forms explains the risks and procedures?
Antworten
  • Consent form
  • Quality Assurance form
  • Medical release form
  • Registration form

Frage 31

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Part of a CMA's job is to inform the patient about which of the following?
Antworten
  • Treatment options
  • Patient's diagnosis
  • Lab result interpretation
  • Pre-op and Post-op instructions

Frage 32

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A CMA is getting ready to perform a test on a patient who is a presumed rape victim. She notices the collection kit has been opened. After documentation that the kit was open, the CMA should:
Antworten
  • Verify that all items are in the kit
  • Proceed with the test
  • Complete the specimen collection with a sealed kit
  • Report it to the provider and wait for his orders

Frage 33

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Which of the following is the purpose of using an Electrode?
Antworten
  • To help reduce friction
  • To prevent the patient from getting shocked
  • To ensure the wave forms are amplified
  • To promote lead attachment

Frage 34

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Which of the following is used for routine Venipuncture's in patients who have fragile veins?
Antworten
  • Winged infusion set (Butterfly)
  • Syringe
  • Evacuated tube system
  • Heal stick

Frage 35

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A CMA draws a blood sample in a Red top tube for a patient. Which of the following blood components will be obtained as a result of centrifugation?
Antworten
  • Plasma
  • Whole Blood
  • Serum
  • Formed elements

Frage 36

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A patient diagnosed with TB is coming into the clinic for a routine follow up. Which of the following modes of transmission should the CMA be aware of when dealing with this patient?
Antworten
  • Airborne
  • Vector borne
  • Droplet
  • Contact

Frage 37

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While setting up a tray for a minor procedure, the CMA notices a coworker reaching across the sterile field. The CMA should:
Antworten
  • Report the incident to OSHA
  • Break down the tray and start over
  • Report the incident to the provider
  • Cover the tray with a sterile drape

Frage 38

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Anthropometric is used for which of the following?
Antworten
  • To assess lung volume
  • To determine if the patient is Hypertensive
  • To determine dosage for medications
  • To complete growth chart

Frage 39

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A CMA is caring for a patient whose Blood Pressure drops dangerously low. The CMA should place the patient in what position?
Antworten
  • Prone
  • Fowlers
  • Lithomy
  • Trendelenburg

Frage 40

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The most common reason for glucose monitoring through point of care testing is to?
Antworten
  • Check for sporadic glucose in the urine
  • Diagnose glucose metabolism problems
  • Monitor glucose levels
  • Control glucose induced hot flashes

Frage 41

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A provider orders a Urine C&S, which of the following collection techniques should the CMA use?
Antworten
  • First morning
  • Random specimen
  • Clean catch specimen
  • 24 hour urine specimen

Frage 42

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Point of Care test regulations require quality control to:
Antworten
  • Determine a test is a waived test classification
  • Ensure accuracy of test results
  • Enhance instrument productivity
  • Monitor use of instrumentation

Frage 43

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Which of the following terms refers to the complete destruction of all forms of microbial life spores?
Antworten
  • Disinfection
  • Srerilization
  • Decontamination
  • Sanitation

Frage 44

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A CMA is looking at an EKG with an R-R interval of 20 small boxes. Which of the following is the appropriate heart rate?
Antworten
  • 75/ minute
  • 60/minute
  • 210/ minute
  • 100/ minute

Frage 45

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A CMA is giving a patient a purified protein derivative injection. What amount of the vaccine should the CMA administer?
Antworten
  • 10 ml
  • 0.01 ml
  • 1.0 ml
  • 0.1 ml

Frage 46

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A CMA did not wash their hands during a dressing change. A week later the patient called to let the facility know that the wound was red and swollen. What type of infection has most likely occurred?
Antworten
  • Nonsocomial
  • Bacterial
  • MRSA
  • Viral

Frage 47

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What type of antiseptic is used for routine Venipuncture?
Antworten
  • 60% isopropyl alcohol
  • Iodine
  • 70% isopropyl alcohol
  • None if the above

Frage 48

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What needle is used for a Sclerosed Vein in the AC of an elderly patient?
Antworten
  • ETS
  • Standard 21 gauge
  • Winged infusion set (Butterfly needle)
  • Syringe

Frage 49

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Apical pulse is the preferred method for determining heart rate for which of the following?
Antworten
  • Infants
  • Older adults
  • Adolescents
  • Adults

Frage 50

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Which tube PREVENTS HEMOLYSIS?
Antworten
  • Green
  • Blue
  • Purple
  • Tiger

Frage 51

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What is the 3 way ID system?
Antworten
  • Name, DOB, SS#
  • Name, DOB, ID Band
  • How to label the tube
  • None of the above

Frage 52

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What needle is used for Therapeutic Phlebotomy and Donations?
Antworten
  • 16-18 gauge
  • 20-21
  • 23-25
  • 20-25

Frage 53

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Where do you obtain a Capillary sample?
Antworten
  • 3rd and 4th finger
  • Thumb
  • Index finger
  • 4th and 5th finger

Frage 54

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Which of the following is the correct placement for the ground lead on a 3 lead EKG, looking at lead ll?
Antworten
  • Right shoulder
  • Right abdomen
  • Left shoulder
  • Left abdomen

Frage 55

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On a 5 lead EKG for Holter monitoring, the BLACK LEAD is?
Antworten
  • The reference electrode on the right manubrium
  • Located on the right V4/V5 area centered over the rib
  • The reference electrode on the left manubrium
  • Located on the left V4/V5 area centered over the rib

Frage 56

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A patient goes into Ventricular Fibrillation during an EKG, which of the following should the CMA do first?
Antworten
  • Call for help
  • Apply an AED
  • Open the airway
  • Perform a second EKG

Frage 57

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When performing an EKG on a LEFT LEG AMPUTEE, where should the CMA PLACE the lower ELECTRODES?
Antworten
  • On the right ankle and left stump
  • On the lower torso
  • On the midaxillary line
  • On the upper abdomen

Frage 58

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When placing Electrodes for a Holter monitor procedure, which of the following should the CMA consult?
Antworten
  • The Facility's Operational Manual
  • The MSDS sheet
  • The Manufacturers Guide
  • The Physicians Desk Reference

Frage 59

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Which of the following is the standard speed for an EKG?
Antworten
  • 25 mm/ Second
  • 20 mm/ Second
  • 75 mm/ Second
  • 50 mm/ Second

Frage 60

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Which of the following is the correct position for obtaining a Rectal Temperature?
Antworten
  • Fowlers
  • Lithomy
  • Sims
  • Knee chest

Frage 61

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When completing a Hemoccult exam, a CMA is testing for which of the following?
Antworten
  • Imperceptible blood (Hidden)
  • Bacteria in the blood
  • Hemorrhoid blood

Frage 62

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Specific Coding instructions for each CPT section are located in which of the following?
Antworten
  • Index
  • Introduction
  • Guidelines
  • Appendix A

Frage 63

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When preparing a patient for Holter Monitoring, which of the following statements by the patient indicates an understanding?
Antworten
  • I may shower with it on
  • I should wear tight fitting clothing
  • I should avoid magnetic fields
  • I do not need to keep a diary

Frage 64

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A CMA must perform a Spirometer Test on a patient who has been diagnosed with COPD, which of the following does this test measure?
Antworten
  • Levels of Carbon Dioxide and Oxygen of the blood
  • Amount if air leaving the lungs and rate it is exhaled
  • Levels of Carbon Monoxide in the lungs
  • Amount if Oxygen saturation

Frage 65

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Which of the following medications can be absorbed slowly to create constant, time released systemic effect?
Antworten
  • Creams
  • Transdermal Patches
  • Liniments
  • Suppositories

Frage 66

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When administering CPR, approximately how many compressions should the CMA do in 1 minute?
Antworten
  • 110
  • 100
  • 90
  • 120

Frage 67

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To perform an EKG on a patient with very large breasts, a CMA should take which of the following actions?
Antworten
  • Place the Electrodes on the 5th intercostal space
  • Have the patient lift the breasts to put the Electrodes under them
  • Place on top of the breasts

Frage 68

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When exposed to a needle stick, what should you do first?
Antworten
  • Report the exposure to a supervisor
  • Wash the exposed area
  • Receive medical evaluation
  • Complete an incident report

Frage 69

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A CMA witnesses a doctor using unsanitary instruments, which agency should it be reported to?
Antworten
  • DOH
  • CDC
  • CLIA
  • OSHA

Frage 70

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When does the timing for a Glucose Tolerance test begin?
Antworten
  • When the test results are completed
  • After the patient finishes the Glucose drink
  • When the fasting sample is drawn
  • 30 minutes after the patient arrives

Frage 71

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Which of the following is the appropriate action to take for a CMA when scheduling an INPATIENT ADMISSION?
Antworten
  • Advise the patient to obtain their belongings
  • Call an ambulance
  • Call the facility to schedule the admission
  • Tell the patient to obtain his medical records

Frage 72

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Disinfectants are used on Blood Pressure Cuffs to destroy which of the following?
Antworten
  • Bacterial Spores
  • Pathogenic Microorganisms
  • Organic Material
  • Dirt and Sweat

Frage 73

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A CMA opens the door to a patients room and enters without knocking, what type of violation is this?
Antworten
  • Negligence
  • Malpractice
  • Breach of Confidentiality
  • Invasion of Privacy

Frage 74

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When a CMA is taking a patients Blood Pressure, which of the following Korotkoff sounds represents the Systolic Blood Pressure?
Antworten
  • Swooshing
  • Soft and Muffled
  • Faint and pulsing
  • Tapping

Frage 75

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An Unconscious patient is admitted to the E.R. Which of the following Consents would be applicable?
Antworten
  • Written
  • Implied
  • Parental
  • Informed

Frage 76

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A CMA is prepping a patient with fragile skin for Telemetry Monitoring, which of the following measures should the CMA take?
Antworten
  • Use lotion
  • Apply decreased pressure when abrading the skin
  • Use more tape
  • Assess the skin turgor

Frage 77

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Which of the following devices requires a High Level Disinfectant?
Antworten
  • Ear Specula
  • Stethoscope
  • Sigmoidoscope (Anal Scope)
  • Hemostat

Frage 78

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Which of the following would indicate a Normal Sinus Rhythm?
Antworten
  • The PR interval is 0.6 seconds
  • The P to R ratio is 2:1
  • The QRS duration is 0.20 seconds
  • The heart rate is 54/minute

Frage 79

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Which is correct about BBP training?
Antworten
  • It's available upon request
  • Training is provided at no cost
  • Training is required biannually
  • Training is provided post exposure

Frage 80

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A CMA is to locate the code for a documented procedure performed in an office, which of the following forms should the CMA check?
Antworten
  • Doctors assessment
  • Lab requisition
  • Progress notes (SOAP notes)
  • Discharge summary

Frage 81

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A STAT Electrolyte panel was reported to have a critically elevated Sodium level. What pre-analytical error could have occurred?
Antworten
  • A Lavender (Purple) top tube was used
  • A Gray top tube was used
  • A Gold top tube was used
  • A Red top tube was used

Frage 82

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Which of the following can a CMA do to minimize Somatic Tremors?
Antworten
  • Wipe off lotion and sweat
  • Check loose Electrodes
  • Cover the patient with a blanket
  • Unplug surrounding machines

Frage 83

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Which of the following is the correct route of administration for a patients injection?
Antworten
  • Sublingual
  • Transdermal
  • Buccal
  • Parenteral

Frage 84

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A CMA has found an unconscious patient. Which of the following should the CMA do first?
Antworten
  • Activate the EMS
  • Check for a pulse
  • Begin chest compressions
  • Open the airway

Frage 85

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Which of the following is beyond the scope of practice of a Medical Assistant?
Antworten
  • Throat Culture
  • Urinalysis
  • Occult blood
  • Pathogenic identification

Frage 86

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The duties of a CMA include?
Antworten
  • Calibrating instruments
  • Evaluating Blood Smears
  • Greeting and instructing patients
  • Establishing test protocols

Frage 87

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A CMA should recognize that the pulse and respiration of a patient should be measured for:
Antworten
  • 2 minutes
  • 1 minute
  • 10 seconds
  • 30 seconds

Frage 88

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What is the correct procedure for collecting a Capillary specimen?
Antworten
  • After the site has been punctured, wipe away first drop, and collect
  • Massage the site prior to collection
  • Allow for Capillary refill
  • Apply a cool pack

Frage 89

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What should the CMA do to secure all operations in the HER (Health Electronic Record)?
Antworten
  • Send a link to the office managers email
  • Make a duplicate copy of all files
  • Save all information in the computer desktop
  • Back up information in a storage device

Frage 90

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A CMA is obtaining a stool sample from a patient. Which of the following action should the CMA take?
Antworten
  • Apply one drop of developer
  • Apply the specimen to the window of the test pack
  • Check the expiration date of the developing solution
  • Obtain the sample rectally

Frage 91

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A Color Deficiency test is determined by a?
Antworten
  • Jaeger
  • Ishihara
  • Snellen
  • Pelli-Robson

Frage 92

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A CMA is communicating with a patient who is hearing impaired and has a caregiver, which of the following modes of communication is correct?
Antworten
  • Position himself above the patients eye level
  • Speak directly to the patients caregiver
  • Speak louder to the patient for better understanding
  • Use written communication with the patient

Frage 93

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When collecting a stool sample, which is correct?
Antworten
  • Avoid urinating in the sample container
  • Collect in the morning
  • Collect 2 cm of specimen from the toilet
  • Chill the specimen

Frage 94

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An adolescent patients mother tells the CMA that she wants to talk to the provider about her daughters visit to obtain birth control. Which is the correct response?
Antworten
  • Explain the HIPPA guidelines and advise the mother to speak to her daughter
  • Tell the mother she can talk to the physician
  • Advise the mother to contact the pharmacy
  • Tell the mother the daughter is sexually active

Frage 95

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A CMA is caring for a patient with chronic asthma. Which of the following medications would be used for this?
Antworten
  • Bronchodilator
  • Antipyretic
  • Antihistamine
  • Decongestant

Frage 96

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A CMA is applying a Telemetry pack for an EKG. Which of the following is correct lead placement?
Antworten
  • Anterior Thoracic Region
  • Abdominal Region
  • Posterior Thoracic
  • Abdominopelvic Region

Frage 97

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Which of the following is associated with ST elevation?
Antworten
  • Aortic Stenosis
  • Atrioseptial defects
  • Myocardial Infarction
  • Peripheral Vascular Disease

Frage 98

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Lab duties include the following?
Antworten
  • KUBRICK
  • POL testing
  • Blood typing
  • ABG's

Frage 99

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Which agency enforces safety conditions?
Antworten
  • OSHA
  • CLIA
  • FDA
  • DOH

Frage 100

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A CMA is performing an EKG on a patient in the fetal position. Which of the following actions should the CMA take 1st?
Antworten
  • Reposition the Electrodes of the Augmented leads
  • Notate the patients position
  • Increase the voltage
  • Increase the speed

Frage 101

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A patients blood stains the uniform, which of the following should the CMA do first?
Antworten
  • Clean the area
  • Dispose of the uniform
  • Finish the procedure
  • Report it to the supervisor

Frage 102

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A CMA has orders to collect Blood Cultures, CBC, PTT, and an Iron Panel. He forgets to draw the PTT. What should the phlebotomist do?
Antworten
  • Draw a discard tube and redraw the blood cultures
  • Call another CMA to obtain the sample
  • Obtain the PTT from the iron panel
  • Keep the specimens collected and draw the PTT

Frage 103

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Quality Control testing of a Glucometer is important why?
Antworten
  • Promotes accurate results
  • Ensure cleanliness
  • Contributes to HIPPA guidelines
  • Provide patient safety

Frage 104

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If a patient is Diaphoretic, the CMA should do which of the following?
Antworten
  • Dry the patients chest before applying the Electrodes
  • Apply the Electrodes to an alternate site
  • Apply to the lower abdomen
  • Shave the patients chest

Frage 105

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What are the correct instructions regarding a 24 hour Urine?
Antworten
  • Obtain a clean Catch Specimen
  • Store at room temp.
  • Discard the First Urine specimen prior to collection
  • Increase fluid intake

Frage 106

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A patients vision in his left eye is 20/50. This means?
Antworten
  • The patient is legally blind
  • The patient can see at 20 feet what the normal eye sees at 50 feet
  • The patient has above average vision
  • The patient can see at 50 feet what the normal eye can see at 20 feet

Frage 107

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Which is the following accurate bleach solution?
Antworten
  • 1:5
  • 1:10
  • 1:15
  • 1:9

Frage 108

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What is the minimum amount of blood when collecting blood for cultures on an adult?
Antworten
  • 5-7
  • 1-2
  • 8-10
  • 3-4

Frage 109

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What is the correct term for Excessive Urination at Night?
Antworten
  • Anuria
  • Polyuria
  • Oliguria
  • Nocturia

Frage 110

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What hormone is detected during pregnancy?
Antworten
  • FSH
  • LH
  • HCG
  • Hgb

Frage 111

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A CMA is instructing a patient to collect a urine specimen for pregnancy. To ensure accurate results, the CMA must instruct the patient to collect:
Antworten
  • In a sterile container
  • First Morning Urine
  • At least 5 tbsp. of urine
  • Urine at bedtime

Frage 112

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When performing a 12 lead EKG, which is used as the ground lead to help with interference?
Antworten
  • Right leg
  • Right arm
  • Left leg
  • Left arm

Frage 113

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When retrieving voice mail messages, what is the most important information?
Antworten
  • Allergy information
  • Pharmacy information
  • Phone number
  • Social security number

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The patient begins to have a seizure, to protect against injury what do you do?
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  • Place an object in the patients mouth
  • Observe the patient
  • Begin CPR
  • Restrain the patient

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What is the process to find whether a patients insurance will cover a procedure?
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  • Pre-qualification
  • Pre-determination
  • Pre-authorization
  • Pre-existence

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When maintaining an exam room, what should the CMA's priority be?
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  • Prepare exam instruments
  • Disinfect the exam room
  • Stocking supplies
  • Remove biohazard containers

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Urine spills on the floor, what should you use to clean it up?
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  • Gluteraldehyde
  • 70% Alcohol
  • Omnicide
  • 10% Bleach

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A PR interval measures which of the following?
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  • The end of the P wave to beginning of QRS complex
  • The beginning of the P wave to the beginning of the QRS complex
  • The end of the P wave to the end of the QRS wave
  • The peak of the P wave to the peak of the R wave

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What type of specimen should be collected to detect a UTI?
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  • 24 Hour Urine
  • First Morning Urine
  • In a clean container
  • Midstream Urine

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What is Surgical Fixation of the small intestine to the abdominal wall?
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  • Colonopathy
  • Colopexy
  • Enteropexy
  • Enteropathy

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Which of the following factors determines whether a child should have his capillary collection by the heel stick or finger stick method?
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  • Most accessible body part
  • Pain tolerance
  • Age and development
  • Patients preference

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When entering a patients room, what should the CMA do first?
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  • ID the patient
  • Wash hands
  • Vital signs
  • Complete medical history

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What does an ESR (Estimated Sediment Rate) measure?
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  • Decreased CRP
  • Estrogen serum ration
  • The distance the patients Erythrocytes have settled
  • Clotting factors

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When giving vaccinations, how should you ID the patient?
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  • ID patient by medical record
  • ID patient by full name
  • ID patient by SS#
  • Use the ID number

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What should be used to Disinfect the workspace ?
Antworten
  • Ammonia
  • Antibacterial
  • Antiseptic
  • Antimicrobial

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How does an infectious agent move from host to which of the following?
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  • Portal of exit
  • Infectious reservoir
  • Means of transmission
  • Susceptible host

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Once you have anchored a patients vein, what should you do next?
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  • Reapply the tourniquet
  • Clean the site
  • Examine the needle
  • Perform the procedure

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Information regarding chemicals should be found?
Antworten
  • MSDS
  • HHD
  • LCSP
  • CSP

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What is the following Angle for an IM (Intramuscular) injection?
Antworten
  • 30 degrees
  • 90 degrees
  • 15 degrees
  • 45degrees

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Hemostasis is important after Venipuncture procedure?
Antworten
  • Promotes destruction of RBC
  • Promotes Vasoconstriction
  • Fibrinolysis
  • Clot formation

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What do you need when sending a patient to a specialist?
Antworten
  • Insurance number
  • Method of referral
  • Diagnosis code
  • Family history

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You should transport an ABG specimen?
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  • Warm
  • On ice
  • Protected from ice
  • In an SST

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What steps should the CMA take when dealing with a Psychiatric Patient?
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  • Only bring the necessary equipment
  • Bring the patient to a common area
  • Bring entire tray in
  • Bring another CMA

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In the event of a fire, you should do what first?
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  • Extinguish the fire
  • Alert emergency personal
  • Rescue/evacuate patients
  • Contain fire

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Which of the following is a CLIA waived test?
Antworten
  • CBC
  • Manual testing for HCG
  • Automated ESR
  • Microscope

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Which of the following is an appropriate response to a conscious, adult patient experiencing a Hypoglycemic Emergency?
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  • Offer the patient a glass of water
  • Offer patient orange juice
  • Offer patient a sandwich
  • Offer patient a piece of sugar free candy

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Laboratory duties for a CMA include performing which of the following?
Antworten
  • POL testing
  • ABG's
  • Blood typing
  • KUB

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A health care professional is allowed to report confidential protected health information to outside agencies, if:
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  • A patient is positive for VDRL
  • The patients family requests information
  • A patient volunteered for clinical study
  • In patient suffered injuries in a plane crash

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What are used to determine BMI (Body Mass Index)?
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  • Height and age
  • Weight and gender
  • Weight and activity level
  • Height and Weight

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What label color is used for Biohazard waste?
Antworten
  • Red
  • Blue
  • Yellow
  • White

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The following situation can be reported to an outside facility?
Antworten
  • Patient has received an MMR
  • If the patient received a blood transfusion
  • The patient has active Tuberculosis (TB)
  • Clinical study

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Which of the following is correct for a Phlebotomy procedure?
Antworten
  • Make a fist and pump once
  • Make a fist and pump twice
  • Make a fist and pump three times
  • Make a fist and do not pump

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A dead body used for dissection, study and tissue samples is called what?
Antworten
  • Organ donor
  • Corpse
  • Cadaver
  • Dead body

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Pain that is sharp, severe and sudden. Having a sudden onset is?
Antworten
  • Ischemic
  • Acute
  • Anelgesic
  • Chronic

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A group of tissues making a structure with a particular function?
Antworten
  • Structure
  • System
  • Organ
  • Body

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Decreased blood supply?
Antworten
  • Acute
  • Hypotension
  • Low blood pressure
  • Ischemic

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A Prediction of the outcome of a disease?
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  • Outcome
  • Prognosis
  • Chief complaint

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Branch of science that studies disease?
Antworten
  • Cardiology
  • Scientology
  • Epidemiology
  • Histology

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The understanding of and sensitivity to the feelings if others?
Antworten
  • Sympathy
  • Compassion
  • Awareness
  • Empathy

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Pain reducing?
Antworten
  • Sedative
  • Analgesic
  • Exercise
  • Assessment

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Of long duration, often with slow progression?
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  • Prognosis
  • Ischemic
  • Chronic
  • Acute

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Facility providing care for terminally ill, at home or hospice setting?
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  • Hospital
  • Nursing home
  • Hospice
  • Mental health facility

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The patient bill of rights focuses on including the patient in the decision making process?
Antworten
  • True
  • False

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When fixing a medical error on a patients medical record, the CMA must do what?
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  • Leave it, do nothing
  • Use white out and rewrite it
  • Infirm them you will fix it later
  • Cross a line through, correct and initial

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Body gestures, facial expressions, and eye contact are all firms of what type of communication?
Antworten
  • Verbal
  • Visual
  • Non verbal
  • Written

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Long term pain affects a persons what?
Antworten
  • Personality
  • Physical state
  • Sleep
  • Mental state

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A common diagnosis for psychological pain is?
Antworten
  • Neurological
  • Psychological
  • Depression
  • Dementia

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Physical pain on the body's surface?
Antworten
  • Superficial
  • Visceral
  • Internal
  • Acute

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The average Life Span in the United States is ?
Antworten
  • 90 years
  • 80 years
  • 76 years
  • 84 years

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What is a Tissue?
Antworten
  • A group of tissues making a structure with a particular function.
  • A group of cells that act together for a particular body function.

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What is the maximum waiting period for a Cold Ischemic Cadaver (Refrigerated)?
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  • Time cannot exceed 12 hours after circulation and respiration have ceased.
  • Time cannot exceed 4 hours after circulation and respiration have ceased.

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What is the maximum waiting period for a Warm Ischemic Cadaver (Not Refrigerated) ?
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  • Time cannot exceed 12 hours after circulation and respiration have ceased.
  • Time cannot exceed 4 hours after circulation and respiration have ceased.

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Minimum age for Organ donation?
Antworten
  • 18 years with written intent.
  • 13 with written intent
  • 21 with written intent

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What is an Ophthalmoscope?
Antworten
  • Instrument used to examine the eyes
  • Instrument used to examine the ears
  • Instrument used to rectal examination

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What us an Otoscope?
Antworten
  • Instrument used to examine the eyes
  • Instrument used to examine the nose and throat
  • Instrument used to examine the ears

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What is Triage?
Antworten
  • A specific area of the ER for extreme cases
  • Sorting and setting priorities for patient treatment
  • Medical care received in the emergency room

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What is Conduction?
Antworten
  • Heat transfer by air
  • Heat transfer by direct contact through fluids, solids, or other substances
  • Thermal heat used for a patient with hypothermia

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What us Convection?
Antworten
  • Heat transfer by air
  • Heat transfer by direct contact through fluids, solids, or other substances
  • The use of an autoclave to sterilize instruments

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What is Malignant hypertension?
Antworten
  • Elevated blood pressure
  • Below normal blood pressure
  • Rapidly developing, SEVERE elevation of blood pressure

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What is Turgor?
Antworten
  • Normal appearance of the skin and it's ability to return to normal after being pinched.
  • Abnormal appearance of the skin
  • An abnormal mark on the skins surface

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What is Mensuration?
Antworten
  • A females monthly menstral cycle
  • Measurement of height and weight done for medical exam
  • Profuse sweating

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What method is used to diagnose HIV and AIDS?
Antworten
  • ELISA method, using Serologic testing
  • Any basis blood test would tell you
  • Medical records, Health evaluation and urine sample

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What is the body's Drug Processing order?
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  • Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism, Exertion
  • Distribution, Absorption, Metabolism, Exertion
  • Distribution, Metabolism, Exertion, Absorption

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What is an Idiosyncratic drug effect?
Antworten
  • Effect that cannot be explained or predicted
  • Adverse reaction to medications
  • An overdose, allergic reaction, or negative interaction with other drugs

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The most commonly used and Medically accurate Drug dosage system is?
Antworten
  • Metric System
  • Apothecary measurement system
  • Percentages

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What is the AC when pertaining to Phlebotomy?
Antworten
  • Antecubital Fossa
  • Accurate care
  • Anterior Capillary

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Where is the AC (Antecubital Fossa) located?
Antworten
  • Medial aspect of the arm
  • The upper deltoid region
  • The shallow depression in arm, anterior to & below bend of elbow

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How many veins are located in the AC?
Antworten
  • 4
  • 1
  • 3
  • 2

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What is Angioplasty?
Antworten
  • Weakening and dilation of an artery
  • A type of surgery pertaining to the heart
  • A Balloon on a Cardiac Catheter inflated to compress plaque against the artery walls

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What is an Artifact?
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  • Appearance of electrical activity or waveforms from sources outside the heart
  • A mass found on the heart, through observation of an xray.
  • Originating from more than one area of focus

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Another name for Isoelectric line is?
Antworten
  • Flatlined
  • Isometric
  • Inconsistent

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What is a Holter Monitor?
Antworten
  • A Portable Heart monitor patients can use at home
  • An electric blood pressure meter
  • A portable monitor that reads your blood pressure

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What is a P Wave?
Antworten
  • Contraction of the Atrium
  • Relaxation of the Ventricle
  • Contraction of the Ventricle

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What is the QRS complex?
Antworten
  • Contraction of the Ventricle
  • Relaxation of the Ventricle
  • Contraction of the Atrium

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What is the T Wave?
Antworten
  • Relaxation of the Ventricle ( Repolarization)
  • Contraction of the Ventricle
  • Contraction of the Atrium

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Normal Sinus Rythm:
Antworten
  • Average/ Normal wave form
  • Waveforms are farther apart and slower
  • Waveforms are closer together and faster

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Bradycardia Sinus Rhythm:
Antworten
  • Normal/average waveforms
  • Waveforms are farther apart and slower
  • Waveforms are closer together and faster

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Tachycardia Sinus Rhythm:
Antworten
  • Normal/average waveforms
  • Waveforms are farther apart and slower
  • Waveforms are closer together and faster

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Normal P wave measures?
Antworten
  • 0.12 - 2.0 seconds
  • 0.12 seconds
  • 2.0 or higher

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Normal QRS measurement:
Antworten
  • 0.12 - 2.0 seconds
  • 2.0 or higher
  • Less than 0.12 seconds

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T wave has what measurement?
Antworten
  • Positive deflection at 60-100 normal BPM (beats per minute)
  • Only less than 60 BPM
  • Greater than 100 BPM

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Bradycardia =
Antworten
  • Less than 60 BPM ( beats per min.)
  • Higher than 60 BPM
  • Higher than 100 BPM

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Tachycardia=
Antworten
  • Less than 60 BPM
  • Higher than 60 BPM
  • Higher than 100 BPM

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Atrial Fibrillation ( A-fib) are?
Antworten
  • Irregularly spaced patterns in Waveform
  • Flutter or Sawtooth patterns in Waveform
  • Fatal arrhythmia with no contractions

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Atrial Flutter (A-Flu) is?
Antworten
  • Irregularly spaced complexes in the waveform
  • Flutter or Sawtooth patterns in the waveform
  • Fatal arrhythmia with no contractions

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What is the Pacemaker of the Heart?
Antworten
  • SA Node
  • Tricuspid
  • AV Node

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Which us considered BACKUP for the HEART?
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  • SA Node
  • Vena Cava
  • AV Node

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What is Depolarization?
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  • Contraction
  • Relaxation

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What is Repolarization?
Antworten
  • Relaxation
  • Contraction
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