At which point during a patient's venipuncture process should a medical assistant label the blood specimen tube?

Before the patient is discharged

After the patient is discharged

When performing an EKG on a patient, a medical assistant notices a widened QRS complex on the patient's EKG strip. Which of the following is a possible cause of this type of artifact?

Premature ventricular contraction

A medical assistant is providing teaching to a patient who is to undergo Holter monitoring. Which of the following information should the assistant include?

"You can place a piece of tape over the electrode if it becomes loose."

"You can wear the monitor while you take a shower."

"You should refrain from doing your usual activities."

"Your diary should focus on your food intake."

A medical assistant is preparing to perform an EKG recording on a patient. The assistant should recognize that which of the following information is true of limb leads and electrodes?

Limb leads are placed on the fleshy areas of the skin.

Leads V1 through V6 are limb leads.

The left leg lead wire serves as the ground.

A medical assistant is preparing a patient for an EKG. Which of the following instructions should the assistant provide to the patient?

"Remove all clothing from the waist up."

"Avoid food or drink for 4 hours prior to the test."

"Apply moisturizing lotion to the electrode placement sites."

"Maintain a full bladder for the duration of the test."

A medical assistant is preparing a patient for an EKG. In which of the following locations should the assistant place the V4 lead?

In the 5th intercostal space at the midclavicular line

In the 5th intercostal space at the anterior axillary line

In the 5th intercostal space at the midaxillary line

A medical assistant notes a wandering baseline throughout an EKG tracing. The assistant should recognize that which of the following electrocardiograph issues could have resulted in this occurrence?

The electrode pads were defective or poorly attached.

The machine was missing the grounding prong for the outlet.

The machine did not have the proper standardization settings set.

The cable tips were loose or had become separated

A medical assistant is providing instructions to a female patient prior to a stress test. Which of the following instructions should the assistant include?

"Take your medications on the day of the test."

"Eat a large meal before coming to the test."

"You should wear a dress on the day of the test."

"You can wear sandals when completing the test."

A medical assistant is reviewing the chart of a patient who is scheduled for an appointment later that day. Which of the following tasks should the assistant complete prior to the patient's appointment?

Confirm all pertinent information is available.

Verify the patient's known allergies

Pre-order tests for the patient's follow-up visit.

A medical assistant should recognize that which of the following actions involves health coaching?

Helping the patient find community resources related to health care needs

Directing the patient to an agency that can refer him to a specialist

Encouraging the patient to live a sedentary lifestyle

Meeting Medicare's Meaningful Use criteria

Which of the following community resources should a medical assistant recommend to an elderly patient who lost his partner 3 months ago?

Department of Health and Human Services

Parks and Recreation Department

A medical assistant is caring for a patient who has a new medication prescription from a provider. Which of the following actions should the assistant take to facilitate patient understanding and medication compliance?

Review the dosage and administration instructions with the patient.

Instruct the patient to discontinue the medication once symptoms subside.

Recommend possible over-the-counter replacements for the medication.

Inform the patient that side effects are expected and do not need to be reported.

Which of the following actions is important for a medical assistant to take to serve patients effectively?

Assist the patient with locating appropriate community resources.

Avoid referencing patients' barriers to wellness.

Instruct the patient to refer to family members for assistance options.

Work independently from the clinical staff.

Which of the following describes the purpose of a patient's discharge summary in a provider's office?

To document information necessary for continuity of care

To give a complete record of the patient's hospitalization

To complete authorization requests for hospitalization

To provide the patient with information about her diagnosis

A medical assistant is part of a team that is caring for a patient who is being discharged from the hospital. Which of the following actions would contribute to a successful transition of care?

The provider communicates all medications used by the patient in the hospital with the primary care provider and relays the information to the patient and the rest of the team.

The assistant schedules a meeting with the medical staff members of the team.

The provider receives laboratory results and reviews them alone prior to filing.

The assistant follows up with the patient 1 week after discharge from the hospital.

A medical assistant should identify which of the following features as part of the patient-centered medical home (PCMH) model of care?

Focuses on evidence-based patient care and shared decision making

Adheres to a uniform plan of care for patients who have similar diagnoses

Identifies the provider as the primary source of comprehensive care for the patient

Provides stability by adhering to industry-standard office hours and accessibility

Which of the following approaches should a medical assistant take when discussing a patient's compliance to dietary guidelines?

Deliver the information quickly.

Avoid providing written instructions.

A patient-centered medical home (PCMH) has five core functions and attributes. Which of the following features is included in those functions?

Electronic health records incentives

A medical assistant is performing inventory for a clinic. Which of the following actions should the assistant take while performing inventory?

Dispose of all unused medical supplies.

Review the clinic's overhead costs.

Send an invoice to the supply vendor.

A medical assistant is helping a patient check out. Which of the following actions should the assistant take?

Review the patient's medical record.

Ask the patient for photo identification.

Have the patient fill out a registration form.

Verify the patient's insurance policy.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A medical assistant has completed a blood collection. Which of the following actions should the assistant take to ensure proper specimen processing?

Verify that the requisition form has been completed.

Provide the patient with postprocedure instructions.

Place all specimens in the refrigerator.

Centrifuge all blood tubes collected.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A medical assistant is performing phlebotomy on an 80-year-old patient who has small veins. Which of the following venipuncture methods should the assistant use for this patient?

Finger puncture

Evacuated tube

Heel stick

Butterfly needle

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When reviewing a patient's blood work results, a medical assistant notices a fasting blood glucose of 200 mg/dL. Which of the following actions should the assistant take?

Notify the patient's provider of the results.

Inform the patient that the results confirm diabetes.

Schedule the patient for a same-day appointment.

Send the provider an urgent aler

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

After receiving a patient's blood test results from the reference laboratory, which of the following actions should the medical assistant take?

Have a provider review the results.

Have the medical records staff review the lab results.

Interpret the lab results and contact the patient.

Schedule the patient for a follow-up appointment.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

To avoid hemoconcentration during venipuncture, which of the following actions should a medical assistant take?

Apply an ice pack to the area.

Remove the tourniquet before 1 min has elapsed.

Instruct the patient to keep his arm bent.

Insert the needle into the vein with the bevel down.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following veins should a medical assistant recognize as the preferred vein for routine phlebotomy?

Basilic vein

Cephalic vein

Median cubital vein

Median antebrachial vein

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A medical assistant is obtaining a sample for a sedimentation rate test. Which of the following tubes should the assistant use for blood collection?

Serum separator

Green

Lavender

Light blue

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NHA 12-17

A medical assistant has completed a blood collection. Which of the following actions should the assistant take to ensure proper specimen processing?

A medical assistant is performing phlebotomy on an 80-year-old patient who has small veins. Which of the following venipuncture methods should the assistant use for this patient?

When reviewing a patient's blood work results, a medical assistant notices a fasting blood glucose of 200 mg/dL. Which of the following actions should the assistant take?

After receiving a patient's blood test results from the reference laboratory, which of the following actions should the medical assistant take?

To avoid hemoconcentration during venipuncture, which of the following actions should a medical assistant take?

Which of the following veins should a medical assistant recognize as the preferred vein for routine phlebotomy?

A medical assistant is obtaining a sample for a sedimentation rate test. Which of the following tubes should the assistant use for blood collection?

Which of the following tubes should a medical assistant select first when adhering to the proper order of draw

At which point during a patient's venipuncture process should a medical assistant label the blood specimen tube?

A medical assistant is obtaining samples for a CBC test. Which of the following tubes should the assistant select?

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