WorksheetsMA 100 Weeks 3 & 4
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 21mins
What is the purpose of First Aid? (Select all that apply)
To Save a life
To prevent further injury or complications
To reduce the chances of disability
to Reduce pain.
A Cart that is kept in the medical office that has medications, equipment and supplies needed during an emergency is known as....
Crash Cart
Go Cart
First Aid Supply Cart
Code Blue
What is the name of the individual licensed to perform advanced life support measures?
Emergency Personal
EMT-Paramedic
EMT
EMD
CPR should be performed on an individual who is unconscious exhibits breathing and has a pulse? True or False.
True
False
Which of the following is not a symptom of an Asthma attack?
Wheezing
Hives
Cough
Dyspnea
Which Lung disease results in the loss of the elasticity of the Alveoli?
Chronic Bronchitis
Asthma
Emphysema
Cystic Fibrosis
Which of the following symptoms would not be associated with a Heart Attack?
Sudden Weakness on one side of the body
Chest Pain
Shortness of Breath
Nausea
What is another term for Stroke?
Cerebrovascular Accident
Brain Attack
Transient ischemia
Quadriplegia
What type of Shock occurs from the loss of blood or other body fluids
Neurogenic
Hypovolemic
Cardiogenic
Hemorrhaging
What term is used for Shock experienced by a severe allergic reaction?
Anaphylactic Shock
Status Asthmaticus
Psychogenic
Allergenic
What term describes a fracture in which the bone is splintered or shattered into three or more fragments?
Comminuted
Impacted
Transverse
Oblique
What type of seizure does the abnormal electrical activity become localized to very specific areas of the brain?
Partial
General
Status Epilepticus
Tonic
What time frame is usually recommended for hot or cold application?
10-15 minutes
30-45 minutes
15-30 minutes
1 hour
Local application of heat will result in....?
Dilation of blood vessels in the area heat is applied
Decreased blood supply.
Less tissue metabolism
Constriction of blood vessels.
Redness of skin caused by dilation of superficial blood vessels in the skin is called?
Hypoxia
Inflammation
Hypoxemia
Erythema
The application of a Cold Compress can help with which of the following...
Muscle Spasms
Prevents Swelling
Softens Exudates
Increases blood flow
When explaining the use of any compress hot or cold the medical assistant should intruct the patient to....
Lie on the Pad
Adjust the heat or cold to the highest setting
Place a protective covering over the Pad or compress
All of the above
How should Chemical Cold packs be stored?
Room Temperature
At body temperature
In the refridgerator
In a damp cold area
What factors should be taken into consideration when an ambulatory assistive device is given? Select all that apply.
The age of the patient
The muscular coordination
The Type of disablity
The amount of support needed
Forearm crutches are often used for which disability?
Fracture of the lower extermity
Cerebral Palsy
Amputated leg
Paralysis of one side of the body
What can be done if axillary crutches have been fitted properly?
Two fingers can be inserted between the top of the crutch and the Axilla.
The Elbow is fixed to a 45-90 degree
The shoulders are lifted high.
The patient can bend over the crutches
Canes are most frequently used by individuals....
Amputated lower extermity
Weakness on one side of the body
Poor muscular coordination
Paralysis
A cane should by held...
On the strong side of the body
On the weak side of the body
With an elbow bend of 45degrees
At the greater trochanter
What changes in healthcare caused the development of Medical Assisting as a profession?
Physicians making house calls
the need for medical offices to submit insurance forms for patients covered by government insurance
Patients were sent to the hospitals for diagnostic testing
Patients were needing to have appointments made at specific times.
What does the term "defensive medicine" mean?
To avoid malpractice by ordering more insurance
To describe the increase of insurance costs over the last 60 years
To explain that there are more lawsuits
To order more diagnostic tests than before as a defense against a lawsuit.
When did the American Association of Medical Assistance get formed?
1996
1956
1978
1988
What is the name given to experience gained in a physician office that is included in a Medical Assisting program?
Internship
Practice
Externship
Supervised placement.
The definition of working in ones scope of practice is to only perform those procedures that he or she is trained and allowed to perform by law. True or False
True
False
Why is it important for an MA to study ethics?
To be able to criticize effectively
To learn how to justify actions
To develop intellectual skills to analyze complex problems
To feel good about oneself.
Morals is the name we give for an individuals beliefs in right and wrong in our society. True or False
True
False
Our early leaders in American government believed that natural rights were for everyone and should be protected by the government. Which of the following is NOT one of the rights?
Right to Life
Right to Privacy
Right to Automomy
Right to a share of all of societies resources
What right is the basis for informed consent in the clinical setting?
Right to Autonomy
Right to privacy
Right to life
Right to sustain life
Truthfulness by all health care workers is called...
Veracity
Fidelity
Beneficence
Nonmalfeasance
What act allows a patient to refuse treatment for disease?
Bill of rights
Right to Refuse
Patient Self-Determination Act
Patient rights to Euthanasia
In which state (only state) is physician-assisted suicide legal?
Oregon
Washington
California
Arizona
What is the first step in making an ethical decision?
Gather Information
Explore alternatives
Identify conflicting valules
Justify the alternative
The purpose of an advanced directive is to legally state the individuals wishes regarding health care if the individual becomes incapable of doing this for themselves. True or False
True
False
What does the doctrine of respondeant superior mean?
The physician is liable for the negligent actions of his or her employees
"The thing speaks for itself."
The patient is injured during surgery and is due to negligence.
The patient can oly sue the health professional that was negligent.
Which aspect of our communication is most likely to convey our true feelings and beliefs?
Nonverbal communication
Verbal Communication
Increased use of Slang
Spoken words only
Active Listening is when you remain in the moment and focus fully on the person's message. True or False
True
False
