Question 1

An example of an immunocompromised patient is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  a patient with arthritis 
B)  a patient with diabetes 
C)  a patient receiving chemotherapy 
D)  an elderly patient 
E)  a pediatric patient 
A)  a patient with arthritis 
B)  a patient with diabetes 
C)  a patient receiving chemotherapy 
D)  an elderly patient 
E)  a pediatric patient

Question 2

Which patients are especially sensitive to cooler temperatures?

Accepted Answer

A)  Elderly patients 
B)  Young adults 
C)  Adolescents 
D)  Women 
E)  Men 
A)  Elderly patients 
B)  Young adults 
C)  Adolescents 
D)  Women 
E)  Men

Question 3

In addition to body fluids and human tissue, ________ waste includes any potentially hazardous waste generated in the treatment of patients, such as needles.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In addition to body fluids and human...

Question 4

Sheila, a new coworker, tells you that she sometimes has trouble grasping things because of weakness in her fingers and hands. She suspects that she may have carpal tunnel syndrome, but she is not sure what to do about it. Which of the following tips could you give to Sheila?

Accepted Answer

A)  "Don't tell the physician; if they find out you have CTS, you may lose your position." 
B)  "Exercise your hands by striking the keys on the keyboard with force." 
C)  "Wear a splint on the hand and forearm." 
D)  "Try to get all of your computer work done at once, so that you can then rest your wrists." 
E)  "Position the keyboard slightly lower than your elbows." 
A)  "Don't tell the physician; if they find out you have CTS, you may lose your position." 
B)  "Exercise your hands by striking the keys on the keyboard with force." 
C)  "Wear a splint on the hand and forearm." 
D)  "Try to get all of your computer work done at once, so that you can then rest your wrists." 
E)  "Position the keyboard slightly lower than your elbows."

Question 5

Immunocompromised patients

Accepted Answer

A)  are especially sensitive to medications. 
B)  do not have the normal ability to fight off disease. 
C)  are limited in their ability to function physiologically. 
D)  tend to shy away from social interactions. 
E)  are more likely to trip and fall than other patients. 
A)  are especially sensitive to medications. 
B)  do not have the normal ability to fight off disease. 
C)  are limited in their ability to function physiologically. 
D)  tend to shy away from social interactions. 
E)  are more likely to trip and fall than other patients.

Question 6

Which of the following is an example of reading materials that should not be placed in the reception area?

Accepted Answer

A)  General sports magazines 
B)  Medical brochures or pamphlets 
C)  Technical medical journals 
D)  Office information packets 
E)  Nature magazines 
A)  General sports magazines 
B)  Medical brochures or pamphlets 
C)  Technical medical journals 
D)  Office information packets 
E)  Nature magazines

Question 7

The best way to determine the number of parking spaces a medical office needs is to ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  ask patients if they found a place to park 
B)  calculate the average time a patient spends in the office and the number of appointments scheduled during that time 
C)  measure the dimensions of the parking lot and divide by the number of patients seen per day to determine how many spaces are available 
D)  send out a survey form to all patients, families, and office staff for suggestions for parking improvement 
E)  ask other medical offices in the same area how many parking spaces they need 
A)  ask patients if they found a place to park 
B)  calculate the average time a patient spends in the office and the number of appointments scheduled during that time 
C)  measure the dimensions of the parking lot and divide by the number of patients seen per day to determine how many spaces are available 
D)  send out a survey form to all patients, families, and office staff for suggestions for parking improvement 
E)  ask other medical offices in the same area how many parking spaces they need

Question 8

Children's folk music should be piped into a(n) ____ practice.

Accepted Answer

A)  obstetrics 
B)  geriatric 
C)  gynecology 
D)  pediatric 
E)  psychiatric 
A)  obstetrics 
B)  geriatric 
C)  gynecology 
D)  pediatric 
E)  psychiatric

Question 9

The Older Americans Act protects the elderly population against abuse, neglect, and ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  exploitation 
B)  malnutrition 
C)  lack of employment 
D)  accommodating items emphasizing their age 
E)  severe medical conditions 
A)  exploitation 
B)  malnutrition 
C)  lack of employment 
D)  accommodating items emphasizing their age 
E)  severe medical conditions

Question 10

When arranging a reception area, which type of chairs would best accommodate elderly patients?

Accepted Answer

A)  Chairs without arms 
B)  Soft sofas and chairs 
C)  Chairs on castors that roll easily 
D)  A few straight-backed chairs 
E)  Low chairs and sofas 
A)  Chairs without arms 
B)  Soft sofas and chairs 
C)  Chairs on castors that roll easily 
D)  A few straight-backed chairs 
E)  Low chairs and sofas

Question 11

Which of the following is not an activity involved with closing the office at the end of the day?

Accepted Answer

A)  Check the fax machine 
B)  Put laboratory specimens in pick-up receptacle 
C)  Forward calls to voicemail or the answering machine 
D)  Secure all medical records 
E)  Arm the security system 
A)  Check the fax machine 
B)  Put laboratory specimens in pick-up receptacle 
C)  Forward calls to voicemail or the answering machine 
D)  Secure all medical records 
E)  Arm the security system

Question 12

When selecting specialty items in a medical office, consider ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  low tables with sharp corners 
B)  clocks 
C)  live plants 
D)  glass vases 
E)  scented candles 
A)  low tables with sharp corners 
B)  clocks 
C)  live plants 
D)  glass vases 
E)  scented candles

Question 13

What is the first priority in opening the office and beginning the day, after you have unlocked the door and turned off the security system?

Accepted Answer

A)  Turn on the fax machine 
B)  Turn on the coffee maker 
C)  Pull charts 
D)  Check the refrigerator temperature 
E)  Retrieve voicemail or answering service messages 
A)  Turn on the fax machine 
B)  Turn on the coffee maker 
C)  Pull charts 
D)  Check the refrigerator temperature 
E)  Retrieve voicemail or answering service messages

Exam 7: Safety and Patient Reception

An example of an immunocompromised patient is ____.

Which patients are especially sensitive to cooler temperatures?

In addition to body fluids and human tissue, ________ waste includes any potentially hazardous waste generated in the treatment of patients, such as needles.

Sheila, a new coworker, tells you that she sometimes has trouble grasping things because of weakness in her fingers and hands. She suspects that she may have carpal tunnel syndrome, but she is not sure what to do about it. Which of the following tips could you give to Sheila?

Immunocompromised patients

Which of the following is an example of reading materials that should not be placed in the reception area?

The best way to determine the number of parking spaces a medical office needs is to ____.

Children's folk music should be piped into a(n) ____ practice.

The Older Americans Act protects the elderly population against abuse, neglect, and ____.

When arranging a reception area, which type of chairs would best accommodate elderly patients?

Which of the following is not an activity involved with closing the office at the end of the day?

When selecting specialty items in a medical office, consider ____.

What is the first priority in opening the office and beginning the day, after you have unlocked the door and turned off the security system?

Introduction to Medical Assisting

Healthcare and the Healthcare Team

Professionalism and Success

Interpersonal Communication

Legal and Ethical Issues

Infection Control Fundamentals

Office Equipment and Supplies

Examination and Treatment Areas

Written and Electronic Communication

Medical Records and Documentation

Electronic Health Records

Managing Medical Records

Telephone Techniques

Patient Education

Schedule Management

Insurance Billing

Diagnostic Coding

Procedure Coding

Patient Collections and Financial Management

Organization of the Body

The Integumentary System

The Skeletal System

The Muscular System

The Cardiovascular System

The Blood

The Lymphatic and Immune Systems

The Respiratory System

The Nervous System

The Urinary System

The Reproductive Systems

The Digestive System

The Endocrine System

Special Senses

Infection Control Practices

Patient Interview and History

Vital Signs and Measurements

Assisting With a General Physical Exam

Assisting in Reproductive and Urinary Specialties

Assisting in Pediatrics

Assisting in Geriatrics

Assisting in Other Medical Specialties

Assisting in Eye and Ear Care

Assisting in Minor Surgery

Orientation to the Lab

Microbiology and Disease

Processing and Testing Urine and Stool Samples

Collecting, Processing, and Testing Blood Specimens

Electrocardiography and Pulmonary Function Testing

Diagnostic Imaging

Principles of Pharmacology

Math and Dosage Calculations

Medication Administration

Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation

Nutrition and Health

Practice Management

Emergency Preparedness

Preparing for the World of Work

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