When a medical assistant is taking a patients blood pressure which of the following korotkoff sounds represents the Systolic Blood pressure?

Q: What artery does the medical assistant use to listen to blood pressure?

Arteries close to the skins surface pulsate each time the heart beats, creating a convenient way to measure heart rate without using a stethoscope. Large surface arteries are located in the neck, groin, temple and feet, but the radial artery at the wrist is the most accessible and commonly used.

Q: Which of the following areas of the body should a medical assistant use to obtain a patients temperature using a temporal artery thermometer?

Temporal Temperature – taking a patients temperature at the temporal artery on the side of the forehead at the temple. A temporal temperature is usually one degree lower than an oral temperature.

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A patient who refuses medical care walks out without signing a refusal form. Which of the following actions should the MA take?
- A.
  Chart it in the medical record.
- B.
  Call the patient back into the office to sign the form.
- C.
  Mail the form to the patient.
- D.
  Call security and inform the provider.
2.
An MA is to locate a code for a documented procedure performed in an office. Which of the following forms should the MA check?
- A.
  Laboratory requisition
- B.
  Physician assessment
- C.
  Progress notes
- D.
  Discharge summary
3.
An MA is caring for a patient who has an accumulation of blood in his chest cavity. The MA should recognize that which of the following terms refers to this condition?
- A.
  Hematuria
- B.
  Hematoma
- C.
  Hemothorax
- D.
  Hemoglobin
4.
Anthropometric measurement is used for which of the following?
- A.
  To complete growth charts
- B.
  To determine the dosage for medications
- C.
  To determine if the patient is hypertensive
- D.
  To assess the lung volume
5.
When collecting a urine culture, which of the following should an MA include on the label?
- A.
  Physician's name and phone number
- B.
  Office name and address
- C.
  Test name and address
- D.
  Patient's name and date of birth.
6.
Which of the following government agencies enforces safety conditions in the medical office?
- A.
  CLIA
- B.
  OSHA
- C.
  DOH
- D.
  FDA
7.
If a male patient is diaphoretic, the MA should do which of the following?
- A.
  Dry the patient's chest before applying the electrodes.
- B.
  .Shave the patient's chest before applying the electrodes
- C.
  Apply the electrodes to an alternate site on the chest.
- D.
  Apply the electrodes to the lower abdomen.
8.
A provider orders a urine C&S. Which of the following collection techniques should the MA use?
- A.
  First morning specimen
- B.
  Clean catch specimen
- C.
  24-hour specimen
- D.
  Random specimen
9.
Which of the following criteria are used to determine BMI?
- A.
  Height and weight
- B.
  Height and age
- C.
  Weight and activity level
- D.
  Weight and gender
10.
An MA is instructing a patient on how to collect a C&S stool specimen. Which of the following is a correct part of the explanation?
- A.
  "Retrieve 2 centimeters of stool specimen from the toilet."
- B.
  "Chill the stool specimen in a container."
- C.
  "Avoid urinating in the stool specimen collection container."
- D.
  "Collect the stool specimen in the morning."
11.
Which of the following is required when general practitioner sends a patient to a specialist?
- A.
  Method of referral
- B.
  Insurance number
- C.
  Family history
- D.
  Diagnosis codes
12.
Which of the following is the correct position for obtaining a rectal temperature?
- A.
  Knee chest
- B.
  Sim's
- C.
  Lithotomy
- D.
  Fowler's
13.
A patient tells a dermatologist that she has a mole that has grown rapidly in the past month. Which of the following should the MA record in the patient's chart regarding the growth of the mole?
- A.
  Polyp
- B.
  Metastasis
- C.
  Atrophy
- D.
  Melasma
14.
Which of the following is part of the correct procedure when collecting a capillary specimen?
- A.
  After the site has been punctured, allow for capillary refill, and collect the specimen.
- B.
  Before the site has been punctured, apply a cool pack, and collect the specimen.
- C.
  After the site has been punctured, wipe away the first drop of blood, and collect the specimen.
- D.
  Before the site has been punctured, massage the site for proper collection.
15.
Quality control testing of a glucometer is important for which of the following reasons?
- A.
  Promotes accurate test results
- B.
  Contributes to meeting HIPAA guidelines
- C.
  Provides patient safety
- D.
  Ensures the cleanliness of the machine
16.
An MA takes the patient's history as part of a physical exam. Which of the following actions should the MA take next?
- A.
  Administer stress test
- B.
  Measure vital signs
- C.
  Perform venipuncture
- D.
  Urinalysis
17.
According to HIPAA guidelines, on a CMS-1500, which of the following information is required for each claim?
- A.
  List of patient medications
- B.
  Employee identification number
- C.
  Dates of previous service
- D.
  Time of service
18.
An MA is caring for a patient who has chronic asthma. Which of the following kinds of medications should the MA expect to relay to the pharmacy?
- A.
  Antihistamine
- B.
  Decongestant
- C.
  Bronchodilator
- D.
  Antipyretic
19.
An MA is measuring an infant client from heel to head. In which of the following positions should the MA place the infant?
- A.
  Prone
- B.
  Sims
- C.
  Lithotomy
- D.
  Supine
20.
The phlebotomy duties of an MA include which of the following?
- A.
  Evaluating stained blood smears
- B.
  Calibrating instruments within the laboratory
- C.
  Establishing test protocols for specimen analysis
- D.
  Perform venipunctures
21.
When a MA is taking a patient's blood pressure, which of the following Korotkoff sounds represents the systolic blood pressure?
- A.
  Swooshing
- B.
  Soft and muffed
- C.
  Faint and pulsing
- D.
  Tapping
22.
When performing a 12-lead EKG on a patient, which of the following leads is used as a ground to help decrease interference?
- A.
  Left leg
- B.
  Right leg
- C.
  Left arm
- D.
  Right arm
23.
Which of the following is an appropriate response to a conscious, adult patient experiencing a hypoglycemic emergency?
- A.
  Offer the patient a glass of water
- B.
  Offer the patient orange juice
- C.
  Offer the patient a sandwich
- D.
  Offer the patient a piece of sugar-free candy
24.
Which of the following is the correct route of administration for a patient's injection?
- A.
  Buccal
- B.
  Transdermal
- C.
  Sublingual
- D.
  Parenteral
25.
When preparing for transport, which of the following specimens must be placed into an ice bath within 30 min of the collection?
- A.
  Blood gases
- B.
  Cold agglutinins
- C.
  Cryoglobulins
- D.
  Blood cultures

What artery does the medical assistant use to listen to blood pressure?

Arteries close to the skin's surface pulsate each time the heart beats, creating a convenient way to measure heart rate without using a stethoscope. Large surface arteries are located in the neck, groin, temple and feet, but the radial artery at the wrist is the most accessible and commonly used.

When you take a blood pressure reading the first sound that you hear top reading is the quizlet?

When you take a blood pressure reading, the first sound that you hear (top reading) is the: systolic sound, indicating the contraction of the ventricles.

Which statement is accurate regarding Korotkoff sounds?

Which statement is accurate regarding Korotkoff sounds? b. In phase V, all sounds are fading; this is recorded as the diastolic pressure.

Which of the following areas of the body should a medical assistant use to obtain a patient's temperature using a temporal artery thermometer?

Temporal Temperature – taking a patient's temperature at the temporal artery on the side of the forehead at the temple. A temporal temperature is usually one degree lower than an oral temperature.

When a medical assistant is taking a patients blood pressure which of the following korotkoff sounds represents the Systolic Blood pressure?

What artery does the medical assistant use to listen to blood pressure?

When you take a blood pressure reading the first sound that you hear top reading is the quizlet?

Which statement is accurate regarding Korotkoff sounds?

Which of the following areas of the body should a medical assistant use to obtain a patient's temperature using a temporal artery thermometer?

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