Certification Prep_1

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Take the entire quiz, progress isn't saved if you exit. The end of the quiz will reveal explanations, rationales and lots more study material that you also need to know. Take notes from the information I added to the answers at the end as well as throughout the quiz! Ask questions if you need more clarification. When you know Order of Draw, EKG 5 steps and are able to pass Certification Prep_1 and Certification Prep_2 with a 90% or better you should be ready to sit for Certification test.
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Questão 1

Questão
The surgical fixation of a segment of intestine to the abdominal wall is referred to as Enteropexy.
Responda
  • True
  • False

Questão 2

Questão
The normal speed of an EKG machine is 25mm.
Responda
  • True
  • False

Questão 3

Questão
Nephrolithiasis is the medical term for gallstones
Responda
  • True
  • False

Questão 4

Questão
POC (Point of Care) testing requires quality control to ensure accuracy of the results
Responda
  • True
  • False

Questão 5

Questão
When administering an intradermal injection in the volar forearm, the MA knows to aspirate and check for blood in the hub of the needle before administering the medication
Responda
  • True
  • False

Questão 6

Questão
Disinfectants are used on blood pressure cuffs to destroy pathogenic microorganisms
Responda
  • True
  • False

Questão 7

Questão
It is within the MA's scope of practice to identify pathogenic organisms
Responda
  • True
  • False

Questão 8

Questão
The MA does not need to instruct the patient wearing a Holter monitor to avoid magnets or magnetic fields
Responda
  • True
  • False

Questão 9

Questão
When performing phlebotomy the MA should instruct patient to make a fist but not to pump their fist
Responda
  • True
  • False

Questão 10

Questão
Proper surgical aseptic technique will result in a decreased risk of the transfer of pathogen by direct or indirect contact
Responda
  • True
  • False

Questão 11

Questão
The MA knows that the correct way to fix errors in paper charting is to draw a single line through the error entry and make correction
Responda
  • True
  • False

Questão 12

Questão
The MA knows that when V-Fib is noted on the EKG that there is no need to call for help
Responda
  • True
  • False

Questão 13

Questão
It is the providers responsibility to explain all of the preop and postop care to the patient
Responda
  • True
  • False

Questão 14

Questão
The purpose of using electrodes during EKG is to promote lead attachment
Responda
  • True
  • False

Questão 15

Questão
Anthropometric measurements include the height, weight and BMI
Responda
  • True
  • False

Questão 16

Questão
If the MA notices that a sealed kit for rape testing is open, she should discard the kit and obtain a new unopened kit for testing
Responda
  • True
  • False

Questão 17

Questão
POC testing regulations require Quality Control to be performed when a new testing kit is opened
Responda
  • True
  • False

Questão 18

Questão
The destruction of all forms of microbials and spores is referred to as disinfection
Responda
  • True
  • False

Questão 19

Questão
The correct dose of medication given for a PPD (Purified Protein Derivative) test is 0.1mL
Responda
  • True
  • False

Questão 20

Questão
When testing a hemoccult sample, the MA is checking for hidden/imperceptible blood
Responda
  • True
  • False

Questão 21

Questão
While preparing to perform an EKG on a large breasted woman, the MA knows that it is acceptable to ask the patient to lift her own breasts so that proper lead placement is obtained.
Responda
  • True
  • False

Questão 22

Questão
The first thing to do after a needle stick is fill out the accident report form
Responda
  • True
  • False

Questão 23

Questão
Timing of a GTT begins immediately following the patient finishing the solution
Responda
  • True
  • False

Questão 24

Questão
A disinfectant is used on blood pressure cuffs to aid in destroying pathogenic microorganisms
Responda
  • True
  • False

Questão 25

Questão
It is considered an invasion of privacy if the MA enters a patient room without knocking and introducing themselves to the patient
Responda
  • True
  • False

Questão 26

Questão
To minimize somatic tremor while obtaining an EKG, the MA knows to cover the patient with a blanket to keep them warm
Responda
  • True
  • False

Questão 27

Questão
Implied consent is used for unconscious patients that have been brought to the emergency room
Responda
  • True
  • False

Questão 28

Questão
OSHA and bloodborne pathogen training is offered to employees for a small fee
Responda
  • True
  • False

Questão 29

Questão
When applying electrodes on a patient with fragile skin, the MA knows to decrease the amount of pressure when abrading the skin
Responda
  • True
  • False

Questão 30

Questão
The correct route to administer injections is the parenteral method
Responda
  • True
  • False

Questão 31

Questão
Duties of the MA include greeting patients and giving instructions to patients
Responda
  • True
  • False

Questão 32

Questão
The pulse and respiration rate is measure for 30 seconds
Responda
  • True
  • False

Questão 33

Questão
When discussing postoperative care with a patient with a hearing impairment and the caregiver, the MA knows to provide the patient with written information
Responda
  • True
  • False

Questão 34

Questão
Nocturia is the increased production of urine during the night hours
Responda
  • True
  • False

Questão 35

Questão
A diagnosis code is not required by the attending MD when sending a patient to a specialist
Responda
  • True
  • False

Questão 36

Questão
Hemostasis after a venipuncture procedure promotes vasoconstriction
Responda
  • True
  • False

Questão 37

Questão
ESR testing will identify the distance that the erythrocytes have settled over a period of time
Responda
  • True
  • False

Questão 38

Questão
The MA knows to assess the age and development of an infant before collecting blood from a heel stick
Responda
  • True
  • False

Questão 39

Questão
The MA knows that a disinfectant should be used to maintain exam rooms
Responda
  • True
  • False

Questão 40

Questão
The MA knows that when acquiring EKG that there is no need to dry off the patient's chest if he is diaphoretic
Responda
  • True
  • False

Questão 41

Questão
The pre-qualification by the insurance carrier is the way to confirm if a medical treatment will be covered
Responda
  • True
  • False

Questão 42

Questão
Bronchodilators are often used on patients that suffer from chronic asthma
Responda
  • True
  • False

Questão 43

Questão
There is no need to let the patient review a copy of the medical practices and procedures of the office
Responda
  • True
  • False

Questão 44

Questão
Quality controls should be done daily on the glucometer to promote accurate results
Responda
  • True
  • False

Questão 45

Questão
The first impulse that is recorded on the graph paper and represents atrial depolarization
Responda
  • P wave
  • QRS complex
  • T wave
  • PR interval

Questão 46

Questão
A patient that has shortness of breath and abdominal pain should be placed in what position

Questão 47

Questão
The surgical removal of a kidney
Responda
  • Nephrectomy
  • Nephrolithiasis
  • Nephrolith
  • Nephritis

Questão 48

Questão
All bio-hazard containers should be in this color
Responda
  • Orange
  • Blue
  • Pink
  • Red

Questão 49

Questão
The ground lead on a 3 lead EKG should be placed on the
Responda
  • Left shoulder
  • Right shoulder
  • Left abdomen
  • Right abdomen

Questão 50

Questão
The MA received a duplicate order for blood testing on a patient, the next step should be to
Responda
  • Choose only one of the orders and proceed to draw the blood
  • Call the provider and verify the order before drawing the blood
  • Explain to the patient that you are unable to draw the blood at this time due to conflicting orders
  • Ask the Charge Nurse what samples to draw

Questão 51

Questão
During a visit to the dermatology office, a patient reports that a mole is growing very rapidly. The MA refers to this as
Responda
  • Metastasis
  • Polyp
  • Basal cell carcinoma
  • Atrophy

Questão 52

Questão
A patient is angry and complaining about their bill. The MA knows to
Responda
  • Call the police or security
  • Give the patient the phone number to the billing office
  • Listen to the patient and attempt to help with the billing issue
  • Have the provider explain the bill to the patient

Questão 53

Questão
A patient is complaining of right sided flank pain, dysuria, nausea and vomiting. The MA should consider that the patient is suffering from a
Responda
  • Nephrolithiasis
  • Nephrotic syndrome
  • Nervus
  • Neuralgia

Questão 54

Questão
The MA knows that when instructing a patient to collect a urine sample for a pregnancy test that the urine should be collected
Responda
  • Mid-stream
  • Clean catch
  • First morning
  • Sterile specimen

Questão 55

Questão
The MA knows that when administering intradermal injections, in the volar forearm, the syringe should be held at
Responda
  • 30° angle with no aspiration
  • 30° angle with aspiration
  • 15° angle with no aspiration
  • 15° angle with aspiration

Questão 56

Questão
The MA knows that when drawing a Hemoglobin A1C blood test that the sample should be placed in what color tube
Responda
  • Blue
  • Gray
  • Green
  • Lavender/purple

Questão 57

Questão
The phlebotomy duties of a MA include
Responda
  • Identify pathogens in blood
  • Transporting blood sample
  • Performing venipuncture
  • Performing a manual WBC count

Questão 58

Questão
If a patient has missed 3 periods it is referred to as
Responda
  • Amenorrhea
  • Dysmenorrhea
  • Pregnancy
  • Menopause

Questão 59

Questão
The MA has attempted to draw blood on a patient with small fragile veins and has missed twice. The next step is to
Responda
  • Sent the patient to the laboratory
  • Try one more time on the opposite arm
  • Ask another MA to draw the blood
  • Wait 10 minutes and attempt another draw after warming the site

Questão 60

Questão
When labeling a urine culture, what information should be placed on the label
Responda
  • Patient name and DOB
  • Patient name and Social Security number
  • Patient name, provider name and time of day
  • Social Security number and DOB

Questão 61

Questão
If a patient becomes upset, refuses all medical care and leaves the office, the MA knows to
Responda
  • Tell the provider that the patient left the building
  • Chart the details of the event in the patients chart or medical record
  • Call security to escort the patient back to the office to sign AMA (Against Medical Advice) form
  • Call the patient the following day and ask him to return to the office to sign paperwork

Questão 62

Questão
Two swabs are sent to the lab for flu and strep testing. Only one swab is labeled with the correct patient information. The MA knows that the lab will
Responda
  • Discard both swabs and notify provider
  • Send swabs back to MA and request proper labeling
  • Run both tests because the swabs were submitted together
  • Run the test on labeled swab only and the second swab requires recollection from patient

Questão 63

Questão
If a patient presents to the office for a subcutaneous allergy injection. There is no dose listed on the MD order. The MA knows to
Responda
  • Call the provider and verify the order
  • Give the standard dose of allergy medication
  • Give the exact dose of medication to patient that he received at the last visit
  • Ask the nurse the correct dose of medication

Questão 64

Questão
The type of injection that is used for Ragweed allergy testing
Responda
  • Intramuscular
  • Intradermal
  • Subcutaneous
  • Z-Track

Questão 65

Questão
To assign the proper ICD- code, the MA knows that she must know
Responda
  • Main term of the diagnosis
  • Volume/abbreviation
  • Etiology of the diagnosis
  • Diagnosis in the tabular list

Questão 66

Questão
The MA knows that she was instructed to redraw a lipid profile because the blood was sent to the lab in a ______________________tube
Responda
  • Lavender
  • Green
  • Blue
  • Any of the above tubes

Questão 67

Questão
The MA knows that when measuring infants from head to heel that the infant should be in the
Responda
  • Prone
  • Supine
  • Fowler's
  • Lithotomy

Questão 68

Questão
When caring for a cardiac patient, the MA knows that the PT/INR should be drawn on this type tube
Responda
  • EDTA
  • Heparin
  • Sodium Citrate
  • Serum Separator

Questão 69

Questão
The definition of hematemesis
Responda
  • Blood clotting
  • Thin blood
  • Vomiting of coffee ground emesis
  • Vomiting blood

Questão 70

Questão
The MA knows that when collecting a swab for a Rapid Strep A test that the specimen comes from the
Responda
  • Urine
  • Throat
  • Blood
  • Wound

Questão 71

Questão
The accumulation of blood in the chest cavity
Responda
  • Hemothorax
  • Hemocavity
  • Hemochromatosis
  • Hemolysis

Questão 72

Questão
If a patient is scheduled for a out patient procedure, what form should the MA have signed that explains the risk of the procedure to be performed on the patient
Responda
  • HIPAA form
  • Preoperative form
  • Postoperative form
  • Consent form

Questão 73

Questão
For routine blood draws on a patient with fragile veins, the instrument of choice is
Responda
  • Syringe with needle
  • Straight needle set
  • Winged infusion set
  • Lancet

Questão 74

Questão
Anthropometric measurements are done to complete
Responda
  • Growth charts
  • Eye exams
  • Hearing exams
  • Lung capacity

Questão 75

Questão
The MA knows the spread of TB is transmitted via
Responda
  • Direct contact
  • Airborne transmission
  • Indirect contact
  • Infected blood samples

Questão 76

Questão
The MA knows that when caring for a patient with hypotension, the exam table should be placed in which position
Responda
  • Lithotomy
  • Trendelenburg
  • High Fowler's
  • Low Fowler's

Questão 77

Questão
The MA knows the proper way to obtain a Urine C&S is to instruct the patient to provide a
Responda
  • First morning
  • Clean catch
  • 24 hour
  • None of the above

Questão 78

Questão
The MA knows that the standard speed for an EKG machine is
Responda
  • 10 mm per second
  • 15 mm per second
  • 20 mm per second
  • 25 mm per second

Questão 79

Questão
The MA begins a dressing change without washing her hands. What disease is she most likely to spread
Responda
  • VRE
  • MRSA
  • VDRL
  • None of the above

Questão 80

Questão
To deliver a slow, constant effect of medication, the MA knows that the patient will need
Responda
  • Intramuscular injection
  • Transdermal patch
  • Sublingual medication
  • Z-track method

Questão 81

Questão
During CPR the rate of compressions is
Responda
  • 100-120/min
  • 90/min
  • 80/min
  • 60/min

Questão 82

Questão
The systolic Korotkoff sound that is heard when obtaining a blood pressure resembles
Responda
  • A swooshing
  • Faint pulsing
  • Tapping sound
  • A soft muffled sound

Questão 83

Questão
Which of the following indicate NSR (Normal Sinus Rhythm)
Responda
  • Heart rate of 54 bpm
  • QRS of greater than 0.20
  • PR interval of 0.16
  • P to R interval of 2:1

Questão 84

Questão
To locate a code for a documented procedure, the MA knows to check
Responda
  • Consent form
  • Progress note
  • PHI form
  • None of the above

Questão 85

Questão
After obtaining a patient's critically high Na+ (Sodium) level, the MA knows that the problem is that this colored tube was used for the draw
Responda
  • Lavender
  • Blue
  • Yellow
  • Gray

Questão 86

Questão
When performing testing on stool specimen, the MA knows to check
Responda
  • The expiration date of the developing solution
  • To ensure that the sample remains sterile
  • That 1 teaspoon of stool has been obtained
  • None of the above

Questão 87

Questão
Specific coding instructions for each CPT section is located in the
Responda
  • Index
  • Introduction
  • Guidelines
  • Glossary

Questão 88

Questão
When transporting Arterial blood gas (ABG) specimen, the MA knows to place the sample in
Responda
  • Ice slurry/slushy
  • Warm packet
  • A tiger top tube
  • Centrifuge

Questão 89

Questão
Apical pulses are obtained on
Responda
  • Patient over the age of 80
  • Children that are crying
  • Infants
  • Any patient taking a diuretic

Questão 90

Questão
According to HIPAA guidelines, a CMS 1500 form is required to include
Responda
  • List of patient medications
  • Time of service
  • Date of previous service
  • Employer Identification number

Questão 91

Questão
Which procedure is a CLIA waived test performed in the office
Responda
  • TSH
  • Urine test for hCG
  • ESR
  • Hemoglobin A1C

Questão 92

Questão
Which would require the assignment of a V code
Responda
  • Contraceptive injection
  • Injury with sutures
  • Treatment of infection
  • Perforation during a colonoscopy

Questão 93

Questão
If a patient states that she has breast implants, the MA knows to place V1 and V2 at which intercostal space
Responda
  • 3rd ICS
  • 4th ICS
  • 5th ICS
  • 6th ICS

Questão 94

Questão
An infectious agent moves from the reservoir host to
Responda
  • Means of exit
  • Means of transmission
  • Means of entry
  • Any of the above

Questão 95

Questão
What should the MA use as proper identification of a patient before administering vaccines
Responda
  • Social Security number
  • Medical record number
  • Full name of patient
  • Patient DOB

Questão 96

Questão
The MA knows that the hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) hormone will be secreted
Responda
  • By the placenta during pregnancy
  • During ovulation by the ovaries
  • During menopause by the ovaries
  • By the male testicles during puberty

Questão 97

Questão
During a 12 lead EKG, which lead is considered the ground lead that will help reduce interference
Responda
  • Left leg
  • Right leg
  • Left arm
  • Right arm

Questão 98

Questão
POL testing within the doctor's office may not include
Responda
  • Strep throat testing
  • PT testing
  • Blood typing
  • Urine pregnancy

Questão 99

Questão
During a routine EKG the MA notices an elevated ST segment. The MA should be concerned that the patient may be experiencing
Responda
  • Myocardial infarction
  • Cerebral thrombosis
  • Cerebral vascular accident
  • Ventricular Fibrillation

Questão 100

Questão
A patient suffering from hypoglycemia should be offered
Responda
  • Oxygen
  • Orange juice
  • Tuna sandwich
  • Insulin

Questão 101

Questão
The MA knows that proper lead placement for a TELE pack EKG belong on
Responda
  • Right side of the Anterior chest region
  • Right side of the posterior chest region
  • Posterior thoracic region
  • Anterior thoracic region

Questão 102

Questão
The Ishihara chart is used to determine
Responda
  • Near visual acuity
  • Color blindness
  • Diabetic retinopathy
  • Presbyopia

Questão 103

Questão
If a co-worker should reach across a sterile field, the MA knows to
Responda
  • Report incident to the provider
  • Report to OSHA
  • Get a new set up and start the procedure over
  • It is acceptable to reach over a sterile field with caution

Questão 104

Questão
A product that the patient can take home to evaluate their pulmonary function
Responda
  • Peak flow meter
  • Spirometer
  • Pulse Oximeter
  • Nasal Cannula

Questão 105

Questão
The MA is aware that it is acceptable to report confidential PHI in cases of
Responda
  • Active TB and VDRL
  • Malaria
  • Rabies and yellow fever
  • West Nile Virus

Questão 106

Questão
Spirometer testing on a patient with COPD will assess
Responda
  • The amount of air leaving the lungs and the rate it is expelled
  • The total amount of air that the lungs can hold and for how long
  • The amount of air inhaled and the amount of air exhaled
  • The amount of retained air

Questão 107

Questão
The physician orders a 2 hour postprandial glucose test; when should you draw the blood sample
Responda
  • A blood sample is taken 2 hours after exercising
  • A blood sample is taken 2 hours before a meal is consumed
  • A fingerstick is drawn every 2 hours
  • A blood sample is taken before you eat, to provide a baseline, and then again two hours after you've eaten.

Questão 108

Questão
What phase during korotokoff sounds is documented as diastole
Responda
  • Phase 5
  • Phase 2
  • Phase 4
  • Phase 3

Questão 109

Questão
When obtaining the patients heart rate using the R-R ratio, the MA knows that if there are 20 small boxes, the HR would be
Responda
  • 60 BPM
  • 75 BPM
  • 80 BPM
  • 88 BPM

Questão 110

Questão
The MA notices that the provider is using unsanitary instruments, she should report her findings to
Responda
  • CDC
  • OSHA
  • DOH
  • FDA

Questão 111

Questão
Fecal Fat specimen should be refrigerated after collection for how many hours before being returned to lab for testing
Responda
  • 72 hours
  • 1 hour
  • 30 mins
  • 36 hours

Questão 112

Questão
Venipuncture is performed at what angle in the antecubital area
Responda
  • 45
  • 10-15°
  • 30-35°
  • 15-30°

Questão 113

Questão
When collecting a blood culture, how much blood should be obtained in each vial for adults
Responda
  • 8-10
  • 3-4
  • 5-6
  • 1-2

Questão 114

Questão
The MA knows to place the patient in this position before a pelvic exam
Responda
  • Dorsal recumbent
  • Sims'
  • Lithotomy
  • Semi-fowlers

Questão 115

Questão
Who must discuss the informed consent with a patient prior to a patient signing
Responda
  • Physician
  • Clergy member
  • Nurse
  • MA

Questão 116

Questão
Which patient would you perform an apical pulse on
Responda
  • Newborn
  • 5yr old
  • Adult
  • Adult with normal sinus rhythm

Questão 117

Questão
If a patient is a victim of domestic violence and does not speak English, what should the MA do to ensure that the patient understands the instructions
Responda
  • Have a family member interpret the instructions
  • Give pt written instructions to follow at home
  • Enlist the aid of an interpreter from the medical office
  • Have another patient interpret the instructions

Questão 118

Questão
INR stands for
Responda
  • I never remember
  • International normal reading
  • Intensive needs room
  • International normalized ratio

Questão 119

Questão
When collecting blood for a Prothrombin that will be tested in the Reference lab, what color tube is it collected in
Responda
  • Royal blue by venipuncture
  • Light blue by venipuncture
  • Royal blue by fingerstick
  • Light blue by fingerstick

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