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A compilation of questions and answers designed to help students prepare for the nha medical assistant exam. It covers a wide range of topics relevant to medical assisting, including pharmacology, medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, medical procedures, and patient care. The questions are presented in a format similar to what students might encounter on the actual exam, making it a valuable resource for exam preparation. It also includes information on medical law and ethics, safety protocols, and administrative tasks, providing a comprehensive overview of the knowledge and skills required for success as a medical assistant. This study guide is an essential tool for students seeking to excel in their medical assisting careers, offering a structured approach to mastering the core competencies needed for certification and professional practice.
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Converting pounds to kilograms divide pounds by 2. Converting kilograms to pounds multiply by 2. Converting inches to centimeters multiply by 2. Erroneous pulse can be caused by Movement Cluster Scheduling Grouping appointments for patients with similar problems or procedures Stream scheduling
Comprehensive history review of CC, all systems related AND unrelated to CC, family social medical history Problem-focused history CC only, no review of systems or family/social history Expanded Problem Focused History cc, systems related to cc, NO family or social history Foods good for insoluble fiber Whole grain, some fruits with skin, vegetables, seeds, nuts V4 electrode 5th intercostal space, left midclavicular line
Right Upper Quadrant (RUQ) Right lobe of liver, gallbladder, right kidney, portions of stomach, small and large intestine Right Lower Quadrant (RLQ) cecum, appendix, right ovary and tube, right ureter, right spermatic cord Left Upper Quadrant (LUQ) spleen, liver, pancreas, small intestine, large intestine Left Lower Quadrant (LLQ) contains parts of the small and large intestines, left ovary, left fallopian tube, left ureter For a blood sample for cholesterol levels, what should be done before collecting the patient's blood? Make sure the patient did not eat any food for the past 12 hr
Advance Beneficiary Notice (ABN) A statement signed by the patient when he or she is notified by the provider, prior to a service or procedure being done, that Medicare may not reimburse the provider for the service, wherein the patient indicates that he will be responsible for any charges Assignment of benefits patient's written authorization giving the insurance company the right to pay the physician directly for billed charges What type of service is an ancillary diagnostic service? Pathology (Science that deals with studying diseases) What factors can interfere with a Papanicolaou (pap smear) test? Using an over-the-counter vaginal cream prior to test
The range of fees charged by providers who have similar training and experience and practice in the same geographical area? Customary Capitation payment Patients are assigned a per-member, per-month payment based on age, race, sex, lifestyle, medical history, and benefit design. Payment rates are tied to expected usage regardless of how often the patient visits. If a patient is experiencing home displacement after a hurricane, what resources should the assistant refer the patient to? American Red Cross If a medical assistant receives a denial of payment for a patient's cholecystectomy and the reason is "noncovered service" and the procedure is emergent, what should the assistant do? Instruct the patient to contact the insurer about the denial of payment
anorexia nervosa an eating disorder in which a normal-weight person diets and becomes significantly underweight, yet, still feeling fat, continues to starve, excessive exercise Patient's Bill of Rights summary of a patient's rights regarding fair treatment and appropriate information A medical assistant is performing an ear irrigation for an adult patient who has cerumen impaction. What should the assistant do before administering the irrigation solution? Pull the pinna of the ear up and back What solution should be used to prepare a patient's skin prior to drawing blood cultures? Chlorhexidine
If a patient has active tuberculosis, what PPE should be used? N95 respirator What instructions should be given to a patient who is given an enteric- coated tablet? Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water chain of custody form ensures accurate collection, transportation, and processing of a specimen durable power of attorney a legal agreement that allows an agent or representative of the patient to act on behalf of the patient clinical supplies
normal hematocrit (Hct) Men: 42-52% Women: 36-48% normal potassium (K) levels 3.5-5.0 mEq/L Normal Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN) levels 10-20 mg/dL normal fasting blood glucose 60-110 mg/dL Venipuncture angle of insertion 15-30 degrees
OSHA Form 301 *Injury and illness incident report *Use this to report what happened when an employee experiences a work related injury or illness Quality Control Log document results of control testing to ensure quality results of equipment and testing materials Measuring infant head circumference wrap measuring tape around head just above their eyebrows and ears Place the zero mark of the measuring tape against the infant's forehead. record the measurement to the nearest 0.6 cm (1/4 in) CLIA-waived tests
Providing instructions about effective hand washing A nitroglycerin tablet is given to a patient who is experiencing chest pain. What route will be under the patient's tongue for rapid absorption? Sublingual If a medical assistant fails to perform hand hygiene before beginning to remove sutures and the patient later become infected, what is it considered? Negligence To remove all living micro-organisms from a contaminated towel clamp Sterilization Which type of veins is the last resort for a venipuncture for an older adult patient? Basilic Vein
Nasal specula used to spread nostrils for examination must be disinfected before and after use Macrocytic enlarged RBC If a patient needs to do an at home medication, where should they dispose of their used needles? Dispose of the used needles in a biohazard sharps container If a patient is performing a credit adjustment on a patient account, when should the adjustment be posted to the patient ledger? At the same time the payment is posted
When using a scale with a height bar to measure height, what should be done? Lower the horizontal bar gently so that it rests on the top of the patient's head. If a patient is given a medication, then experiences shortness of breath, dizziness, and throat tightening, what are they experiencing? Anaphylactic shock Myalgia muscle pain Malaise a vague feeling of physical discomfort or uneasiness How is a blood sample from an infant obtained? Capillary puncture performed as a heel stick
