Question 1

Mrs.Elizabeth Stewart was recently diagnosed with diabetes mellitus type 2.She refuses to meet with a dietician because,she states,"The tests must be wrong.No one in my family has diabetes." Which defense mechanism is she displaying?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sublimation 
B)  Denial 
C)  Repression 
D)  Suppression

Question 2

Which of the following is a closed question or statement?

Accepted Answer

A)  "Tell me about your headaches." 
B)  "Does your head hurt?" 
C)  "How are you feeling?"

Question 3

Sally Tipoke,age 17,is scheduled for her first Pap test today.She appears anxious and scared.Choose the medical assistant's most appropriate statement.

Accepted Answer

A)  "There's no need to worry about the test.Dr.Smith never hurts anyone." 
B)  "You look worried about the exam.Can I answer any questions?" 
C)  "If you just think about something positive,it will be over before you know it." 
D)  "Dr.Smith expects you to stay still during the exam."

Question 4

Objective data include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Complaints of pain 
B)  Social history 
C)  Blood pressure recordings 
D)  Past medical history

Question 5

During the __________ phase of the interview,medical assistants should introduce themselves and state the purpose of the interview.

Accepted Answer

The answer of During the __________ phase of the interview,medical...

Question 6

A sign is a patient-reported indication of disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following involves stating an observation or recognition of a patient's feeling?

Accepted Answer

A)  Restatement 
B)  Clarification 
C)  Reflection

Question 8

Which of the following involves asking a question or summarizing a patient's thoughts?

Accepted Answer

A)  Restatement 
B)  Clarification 
C)  Reflection

Question 9

The __________ in POMR charts lists the patient's diagnoses in chronologic order.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The __________ in POMR charts lists the...

Question 10

Therapeutic interactions with children include all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A)  allowing the child to decide whether a breathing treatment is needed. 
B)  permitting the child to play with your stethoscope. 
C)  praising the child for cooperative behavior. 
D)  playing a game to distract the child.

Question 11

Describe the organization of SOAPE notes.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Describe the organization of SOAPE notes....

Question 12

Which of the following explains a sign of disease?

Accepted Answer

A)  Patient c/o pain 
B)  Reports of dizziness for 3 days 
C)  Abdominal cramping for 2 weeks 
D)  Elevated blood pressure

Question 13

The physician's initial impression of the patient's presenting problem is called the __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The physician's initial impression of the patient's...

Question 14

When you begin working in the healthcare environment,it will be important that you follow HIPAA regulations about patient confidentiality.Summarize four important factors to consider when complying with HIPAA.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When you begin working in the healthcare...

Question 15

An example of an objective sign of disease is the patient's reported level of pain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The size and shape of a wound would be included in the objective area of the progress notes of SOAPE documentation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following includes the patient's dietary habits,smoking history,and alcohol consumption?

Accepted Answer

A)  Family history 
B)  Past history 
C)  Social history 
D)  Database 
E)  ROS

Question 18

Which of the following is considered a safeguard mandated by HIPAA?

Accepted Answer

A)  Passwords access to all electronic health records 
B)  Computer monitor shields 
C)  Turning monitors away from patient traffic areas 
D)  All of the above

Question 19

When conducting a patient interview,the medical assistant should sit behind a desk with arms crossed and wait for the patient to establish eye contact.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Asian patients may have difficulty maintaining eye contact during an interview.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 4: Patient Assessment

Mrs.Elizabeth Stewart was recently diagnosed with diabetes mellitus type 2.She refuses to meet with a dietician because,she states,"The tests must be wrong.No one in my family has diabetes." Which defense mechanism is she displaying?

Which of the following is a closed question or statement?

Sally Tipoke,age 17,is scheduled for her first Pap test today.She appears anxious and scared.Choose the medical assistant's most appropriate statement.

Objective data include which of the following?

During the __________ phase of the interview,medical assistants should introduce themselves and state the purpose of the interview.

A sign is a patient-reported indication of disease.

Which of the following involves stating an observation or recognition of a patient's feeling?

Which of the following involves asking a question or summarizing a patient's thoughts?

The __________ in POMR charts lists the patient's diagnoses in chronologic order.

Therapeutic interactions with children include all of the following except

Describe the organization of SOAPE notes.

Which of the following explains a sign of disease?

The physician's initial impression of the patient's presenting problem is called the __________.

When you begin working in the healthcare environment,it will be important that you follow HIPAA regulations about patient confidentiality.Summarize four important factors to consider when complying with HIPAA.

An example of an objective sign of disease is the patient's reported level of pain.

The size and shape of a wound would be included in the objective area of the progress notes of SOAPE documentation.

Which of the following includes the patient's dietary habits,smoking history,and alcohol consumption?

Which of the following is considered a safeguard mandated by HIPAA?

When conducting a patient interview,the medical assistant should sit behind a desk with arms crossed and wait for the patient to establish eye contact.

Asian patients may have difficulty maintaining eye contact during an interview.