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TEST REVIEW EHR ASSIGNMENT 30-40
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1A __________ is a system that protects the computer network from unauthorized access.
- Aguard
- Bshield
- Cfirewall
- Dlock
2True or false? Medication name, strength, frequency, and indication are all documented within the medication section of the patient record
- ATrue
- BFalse
3rue or false? Medication allergies are the only allergies documented in the allergy section of the patient record
- ATrue
- BFalse
4Which records are maintained in the patient record?
- AHealth history, vital signs, and allergies
- BVital signs
- CAllergies
- DHealth history
5Which part of the patient record is classified as administrative?
- AAllergies
- BOrder entry
- CDemographics
- DPatient education
6True or false? The medical assistant should ask a patient about his or her allergies once a year, usually during a wellness exam
- ATrue
- BFalse
7A patient’s allergy to latex is considered what type of allergy?
- AHereditary
- BFood
- CMedication
- DEnvironmental
8True or false? By recording the lot number of immunizations, the medical assistant can identify patients who might have received an immunization from a batch that has been reported to have issues.
- ATrue
- BFalse
9By performing only procedures a medical assistant has been trained to, along with the approval and supervision of the physician, the medical assistant will be working within the legal __________ for medical assistants.
- Afederal law
- Boffice policy
- Clocal law
- Dscope of practice
10rue or false? The legal scope of practice for medical assistants is decided at the federal level
- ATrue
- BFalse
11True or false? Offering a patient advice on whether or not he or she should have a procedure is within the legal scope of practice for a medical assistant.
- ATrue
- BFalse
12Ms. Miller asks why you are injecting her son, Daniel, in the leg instead of the arm because she always receives injections in her arm. What reason do you share with her?
- A“Infants rarely stay still, so injections in arms are a little tricky.”
- B“The vastus lateralis is the most developed muscle in infants.”
- C“The leg muscle is the most developed muscle in infants.”
- D“I’m not sure. This is just how Dr. Martin ordered it.”
13Which of the following is not a reason to order a DTaP immunization?
- ATo protect a patient against pertussis
- BTo protect a patient against lock jaw
- CTo protect a patient against measles
- DTo protect a patient against diphtheria
14A physician would order an MMR immunization in order to:
- Aprotect against chicken pox.
- Bprotect against meningitis.
- Cprotect against mumps, measles and rubella.
- Dscreen for exposure to rubella.
15True or false? A patient says she heard the MMR vaccine was administered yearly and wants to schedule two appointments for her son. The medical assistant would be acting appropriately by scheduling these appointments as requested.
- ATrue
- BFalse
16CPT criteria for assigning preventative visit codes include:
- APatient status
- BAge and gender
- CAge and patient status
- DSeverity of visit
17It is important to document the __________ number and manufacturer of any immunization given.
- Awarranty
- Bsocial securtiy
- Ctube
- Dlot
18True or false? The best time to document the administration of an immunization is before it is administered.
- ATrue
- BFalse
19The __________ is the metric unit of weight used to measure solids.
- Apound
- Binch
- Cliter
- Dgram
20Which of the following statements is false?
- AThe basic metric units of measurement are the gram, liter, and meter.
- BPharmaceutical companies use the Apothecary system to measure and label medication.
- CThe metric system employs a uniform decimal scale based on units of 10.
- DThe metric units used most often in the administration of medication in the medical office are the milligram, gram, milliliter, and the cubic centim
21Which of the following statements is incorrect?
- AMedications are not measured in household weights, but many prescriptions contain directions using the household measurements of volume.
- BPediatric medications frequently are packaged as liquids, and the label gives instructions for the medication to be given in household measurements.
- CThe metric system is used in most American homes.
- DThe basic measure of weight in the household system is the pound (lb); the basic measure of volume is the drop (gtt).
22The __________ is the metric unit of volume used to measure liquids.
- Ainch
- Bliter
- Cgram
- Dpound
23Augmentin is in which class of drugs?
- AAntidiarrheal
- BAntibacterial
- CAntifungal
- DACE inhibitor
24Any herbal supplements a patient takes should be documented in the __________ section of the patient record.
- Amedication
- Ballergy
- Cproblem list
- Dpatient education
25When documenting an immunization, the medical assistant must document the type of vaccine, date administered, VIS information, lot number, and __________
- Amanufacturer
- Btexture
- Cweight
- Dcolor
26True or false? Only the medical office that administered the immunization needs to have a record of the immunization.
- ATrue
- BFalse
27True or false? Documents in a paper medical record are usually arranged in chronological order.
- ATrue
- BFalse
28True or false? If a medical assistant diagnoses a patient condition, he or she is practicing outside of the standard of care for a medical assistant.
- ATrue
- BFalse
29True or false? All medical assistants can legally perform injections under the supervision of a physician.
- ATrue
- BFalse
30True or false? In order to practice within the standard of care for a medical assistant, the medical assistant needs to know what they are legally allowed to do according to state law.
- ATrue
- BFalse
31A physician asks a medical assistant to perform a procedure that the medical assistant has not been trained to do. How should the medical assistant respond?
- AThe medical assistant should tell the physician that he or she would be happy to perform the procedure and then use a procedure manual for reference.
- BThe medical assistant should tell the physician he or she would be happy to perform the procedure and then just figure it out.
- CThe medical assistant should just say, “I don’t know how to do it.”
- DThe medical assistant should tell the physician that he or she has not been trained to perform this procedure, but that he or she will find someon
32Which of the following statements is false?
- AThe oral route is the most convenient and most used method of administering medication.
- BOral administration means that the drug is given by mouth in either a solid form or a liquid form.
- CMany patients find it easier to swallow a tablet or a capsule with a glass of water.
- DWater should never be offered after the patient has received a cough syrup.
33True or false? The medical assistant does not need to know the category a particular drug or its primary use as long as he or she is following the physician order.
- ATrue
- BFalse
34When would a medical assistant administer an oral medication in liquid form?
- AWhen caring for young children, elderly patients, and/or critically ill patients
- BWhen caring for critically ill patients
- CWhen caring for elderly patients
- DWhen caring for young children
35What is the difference between administering, prescribing and dispensing medication?
- AAdministering a medication is giving a patient a hand-written or electronic prescription to be filled at a pharmacy, prescriptions are given to a patient to take at the office, and dispensed medications are given to patients at the office for them to take home.
- BAdministering a medication is giving a medication to a patient to take at the office, physicians prescribe medications to patients with a hand-written or electronic prescription to be filled at a pharmacy, and dispensed medications are given to patients at the office for them to take home.
- CNone of the above.
- DAdministering a medication is giving a patient is a hand-written or electronic prescription to be filled at a pharmacy, prescriptions are given to patients at the office for them to take home, and dispensed medications are given to a patient to take at the office.
36True or false? The first step a medical assistant should take in safely calculating drug dosage is reading the label accurately.
- ATrue
- BFalse
37The physician orders 500 mg of an antibiotic STAT. The label states that the dosage strength is 250 mg/2 mL. How much should the patient receive?
- A2 mL
- B2 mg
- C4 mL
- D4 mg
38The physician orders 50 mg of Imitrex to be given stat for a patient with a severe migraine. The label states “25 mg/tab” How many tablets should the patient receive?
- AOne tablet
- BTwo tablets
- CFour tablets
- DThree tablets
39The medical assistant has given an injection to a patient. Which of the following should be included in the medication record?
- ANumber of refills
- BFrequency of administration
- CNone of the above
- DRoute of administration
40True or false? The medication record only includes prescription medications.
- ATrue
- BFalse
41True or false? A medical assistant must have a written order from a physician before administering any medications to a patient.
- ATrue
- BFalse
42Prilosec is a medication used to treat:
- AAnemia
- BMusculoskeletal injuries
- CLacerations
- DDigestive disorders
43True or false? The most common system of measurement for medication is the metric system.
- ATrue
- BFalse
44The medical assistant should perform a medication check:
- Awhile dispensing the medication.
- Bwhen taking the medication out of storage.
- Cwhen taking the medication out of storage, while dispensing the medication, and/or before returning the medication to storage.
- Dbefore returning the medication to storage.
45Why does Mr. Lupez need a tetanus shot?
- AHe has a puncture wound and has not had a tetanus shot within the last 6 months
- BHe has a puncture wound and has not had a tetanus shot within the last 3 years.
- CHe has a puncture wound and has not had a tetanus shot within the last 10 years.
- DHe has a puncture wound and has not had a tetanus shot within the last 5 years.
46True or false? The route of medication administration is only documented when an injection is administered.
- ATrue
- BFalse
47Active listening includes:
- Aunderstanding
- Blistening.
- Cconcentrating.
- Dconcentrating, understanding, and listening.
48True or false? Restatement, reflection, and clarification are steps of the active listening process.
- ATrue
- BFalse
49What type of history is the fact that both of Ms. Rainwater’s parents have hypertension?
- AFamily history
- BPast history
- CSocial history
- DMaternal
50What type of history is the fact that Ms. Rainwater smokes?
- ASocial history
- BFamily history
- CMaternal history
- DPast medical history
51What type of nonverbal signs might suggest that a patient is nervous about discussing a particular health topic?
- AFidgeting
- BNervous laughter
- CLack of eye contact
- DFidgeting, nervous laughter, and/or lack of eye contact
52Some patients might express resistance when a medical assistant is trying to obtain a health history. The correct response from the medical assistant is:
- A“Would you feel more comfortable discussing this information with the physician directly? I completely understand.”
- B“Let’ just skip it then.”
- C“I’m sorry you are uncomfortable, but this is my job and we must get through this form.”
- D“Here, you are welcome to fill it out yourself then.”
53True or false? Being an active listener can show a patient you are listening to their concerns.
- ATrue
- BFalse
54True or false? Touch can be a positive or negative method of communication.
- ATrue
- BFalse
55A breach of patient confidentiality is a violation of __________ , the 1996 federal legislation that addresses confidentiality, privacy, and security of patient information.
- AOSHA
- BFDA
- CHIPAA
- DAARP
56The duties that a medical assistant can perform are defined at the __________ level.
- AAAMA
- Blocal
- Cstate
- Dfederal
57True or false? Medical assistants are permitted to sign prescriptions on behalf of the physician.
- ATrue
- BFalse
58True or false? Medical assistants are required by law to be certified.
- ATrue
- BFalse
59True or False? A physician cannot delegate the medical assistant to complete the prescription form.
- ATrue
- BFalse
60By means of federal and state legislation, restrictions are placed on drugs that have potential for abuse. These drugs are known as __________
- Astimulants
- Bhallucinogens
- Ccontrolled substances
- Duncontrolled
61True or false? The medical assistant should ensure that all prescription pads are kept in a safe place and out of reach of individuals who may want to obtain drugs illegally.
- ATrue
- BFalse
62A __________ is a physicians’ order authorizing the dispensing of a drug by a pharmacist.
- Aprescription
- Bendorsement
- Crecommendation
- Dreminder
63True or false? When working with a patient who does not speak the same language as the medical assistant and an interpreter is not available, the medical assistant may need to use pantomime and gestures to relay his or her message.
- ATrue
- BFalse
64When language is a barrier to effective communication, a medical assistant can overcome that barrier by:
- Ahaving an interpreter available during the appointment.
- Balways asking patients if they speak English before scheduling an appointment. If they do not, then they do not get an appointment.
- Creferring the patient to a clinic that deals exclusively with patients who speak that language.
- Dask another patient to help with translation.
65If a medical office is unable to have an interpreter on staff, an alternate option is:
- Ausing a telephone or video translation service.
- Basking if someone in the waiting room can translate
- Casking if someone in the waiting room can translate, rescheduling the appointment for another day when someone would be available to translate, or usi
- Drescheduling the appointment for another day when someone would be available to translate.
66True or false? The message played while patients are on hold is one opportunity for medical offices to provide information about community resources related to healthcare needs.
- ATrue
- BFalse
67True or false? When working with a patient from another culture, the medical assistant must be aware of both the verbal and non-verbal language differences.
- ATrue
- BFalse
68One way to learn more about a different culture would be to:
- Atake a cultural diversity class.
- Battend cultural event in your community.
- Cask your patients about their culture.
- Dask your patients about their culture, take a cultural diversity class and/or attend cultural event in your community.
69A patient is having her first gynecological exam today. She appears to be nervous and her face is flushed. Which of the following actions would be appropriate?
- ALeave the patient alone and allow the doctor to speak with the patient.
- BNone of the above
- CDisregard the patient’s nerves. It’s best not to acknowledge it..
- DAsk the patient if she has any questions about the procedure.
70True or false? Crossed arms are a sign that patients are relaxed and open to suggestions.
- ATrue
- BFalse
71True or false? Body language is somewhat instinctive, taught and imitative.
- ATrue
- BFalse
72True or false? Patients can be defensive when they are nervous about having a procedure. The medical assistant should always be kind and not take any patient behavior personally.
- ATrue
- BFalse
73Nonverbal signs of communication are sometimes called __________
- Abeing observant.
- Bsilence.
- Ccontext.
- Dbody language.
74True or false? Patient education should be conducted in a private exam room so that the patient feels more comfortable asking questions.
- ATrue
- BFalse
75True or false? If the patient is young, the medical assistant should direct all questions to the parent.
- ATrue
- BFalse
76True or false? A co-worker has just received news that her father suffered a major heart attack. You should just leave her alone so that she can process her feelings.
- ATrue
- BFalse
77True or false? Empathy and sympathy are basically the same thing.
- ATrue
- BFalse
78Which of the following practices are helpful when communicating with non-English speaking patients?
- ACommunicating in a busy hall or waiting room so others can help
- BUsing medical terminology
- CUsing pictures to demonstrate a procedure
- DSpeaking loudly
79Which of the following are guidelines for communicating with non-English speaking patients?
- AUse gestures
- BAvoid slang
- CSpeak slowly
- DSpeak slowly, avoid slang, and use gestures
80True or false? A medical assistant must communicate with people from many backgrounds and cultures.
- ATrue
- BFalse
81__________ is holding an opinion about all members of a specific group based on oversimplified views of some of the members.
- ABias
- BPrejudice
- CStereotyping`
- DEthics
82As with all computer-based operations, it is important that the EMR be __________ periodically to prevent the loss of information.
- Ashared
- Bcopied
- Cbacked-up
- Drestored
83True or false? The use of electronic medical records has helped reduce the duplication of medical testing and procedures because multiple providers can have access to the same record.
- ATrue
- BFalse
84True or false? The patient temperature was 101.1°F and taken across the forehead. Should the results be documented as T: 101.1°F TA?
- ATrue
- BFalse
85If a patient’s pulse is measured at 88 beats per minute and the respirations are 16 breaths per minute, how should the medical assistant document this data?
- AP: 16, R: 88
- BNone of the above
- CP: 88, R: 16
- D88P/16R
86An accurately documented pulse will include the rate, rhythm, and __________
.- Avolume.
- Bcolor
- Cbeats.
- Dtiming.
87A medical assistant measures a patient’s weight as 56 kilograms. Convert this weight to pounds.
- A112 pounds
- B23 pounds
- C56 pounds
- D123 pounds
88A medical assistant measures a patient’s height as 63 inches. This would be recorded as:
- A5 feet, 5 inches.
- B6 feet, 3 inches.
- C5 feet, 3 inches.
- D6 feet, 8 inches.
89A medical assistant measures a patient’s height as 3 feet, 7 inches. Convert this height to centimeters.
- A22.109 centimeters
- B37 centimeters
- C109.22 centimeters
- D110 centimeters
90A medical assistant measures a patient’s height as 56 centimeters. Convert this height to inches.
- A22 inches
- B34 inches
- C15 inches
- D30 inches
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