Exam Review Ch 5

Open Ended

The contact information for what organizations in the community is useful to have available for help with emergency situations?

Exam Review Ch 5

Categorize

Options (4)

disinfect Mayo tray

Open farthest flap

Open side flaps

open bottom flap

Place the steps below into the correct sequence for creating a sterile field.

1st Step

2nd Step

3rd Step

4th Step

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would result in contamination of the sterile field?

• Placing the Mayo stand above the MA's waist

• Forceps that are placed on the 1 inch border

• Touching the inner area of the wrapper with a sterile glove

• Placing the mayo stand 12 inches away from the MA

Match

Match the condition or action with the correct diagnostic procedure.

• Biopsy

• Cryosurgery

• Colposcopy

• Endoscopy

• I&D

Testing of suspicious mammary lump

Destroy abnormal tissue on cervix

Viewing abnormal tissue on cervix

Viewing of the stomach for ulcers

Tx an abscess located in the axillary

• Testing of suspicious mammary lump

• Destroy abnormal tissue on cervix

• Viewing abnormal tissue on cervix

• Viewing of the stomach for ulcers

• Tx an abscess located in the axillary

Multiple Select

Which of the following are postsurgical discharge instructions for a patient who had a biopsy of the breast?

Select all that apply.

• Change the dressing

• Eat a balanced diet

• Refrain from working for 14 days

• Observe for signs of infection

• Apply medication to the wound

Multiple Select

Which of the following are benefits of wound closure?

• Allows for frequent irrigation of wound bed

• Is a painless procedure

• Aids in healing

• Helps minimize scarring

• Prevents infection

Multiple Choice

A patient has a deep wound on their scalp. Which of the following types of wound closures should be used?

• absorbable sutures

• non-absorbable sutures

• sterile tape

• surgical staples

Multiple Choice

Several days after an office-based surgery, a patient experiences nausea and abdominal pain. Based on postsurgical instructions, which of the following should the patient do?

• Call 911

• Immediately go the ED

• Contact the medical office to speak with the medical provider

• Go to an urgent care center

Multiple Choice

Which of the following burns would result in no pain but the tissue is whitish?

• 1st degree

• 2nd degree

• 3rd degree

• 4th degree

Match

Match the description of the wound with the type of wound.

• Incision

• Abrasion

• Laceration

• Puncture

smooth cut

outer layers of skin rubbed away

edges torn in irregular shape

penetrating by sharp, pointed object

• smooth cut

• outer layers of skin rubbed away

• edges torn in irregular shape

• penetrating by sharp, pointed object

Multiple Choice

An MA is caring for a bleeding wound. The blood is bright red, and the bleeding is fast and profuse. Which of the following kinds of hemorrhage is this?

• arterial

• capillary

• venous

• cauterized

Multiple Select

Which of the following should a medical assistant do when caring for hemorrhage? The blood is dark red and has a steady flow.

Select all that apply.

• site should be elevated

• tourniquet should be applied

• site should be covered with clean gauze

• blood vessel should be cauterized to stop bleeding

• pressure should be exerted on site

Multiple Select

Which of the following should a medical assistant do in the case of a patient having a seizure?

Select all that apply.

• move objects away to prevent injury

• restrain patient to minimize moving

• if patient is sitting, support to prevent falling

• help patient to floor if standing

• turn patient to side to prevent choking

Multiple Choice

An MA observes a patient in the waiting room clutch their chest and collapse. Which of the following should be done first?

• call 911

• use an AED

• begin CPR

• administer epinephrine auto injector

Multiple Select

Which of the following are common signs and symptoms in a heart attack?

Select all that apply.

• dilated pupils

• SOB

• chest pain

• difficulty in coughing and speaking

• muscle convulsions

Match

Place the steps of performing CPR in the order they should be performed.

• 1st step

• 2nd step

• 3rd step

• 4th step

• 5th step

give 30 compressions

tilt head back

pinch nose

give 2 slow breaths

continue 30 compressions/2 breaths

• give 30 compressions

• tilt head back

• pinch nose

• give 2 slow breaths

• continue 30 compressions/2 breaths

Multiple Choice

Which of the following DMEPOS requires prior authorization?

Select all that apply.

• CPAP machine

• thermometer

• power wheelchair

• pressure-reducing air mattress

Multiple Select

Which of the following would qualify an item as a DMEPOS?

Select all that apply.

• used in a facility

• last for at least one year

• prescribed by a health provider

• used by the patient with a disability

• can be repeatedly used

Multiple Select

Which of the following are common injuries that may require emergency care in a medical office?

• Sprains

• Diabetes

• Fractures

• Poisoning

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a primary role of medical assistants in patient care and emergencies?

• General Care

• Advanced Clinical Skills

• Patient Education

• Surgical Procedures

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a primary role of medical assistants in patient care and emergencies?

• General Care

• Advanced Clinical Skills

• Patient Education

• Surgical Procedures