Medical Assistant Externship
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Course Introduction
The Medical Assistant Externship course provides students with hands-on, practical experience in a real-world healthcare setting. Under the supervision of qualified medical professionals, students apply classroom knowledge and develop essential clinical and administrative skills, such as patient care, medical record management, basic laboratory procedures, and effective communication with patients and staff. The externship is designed to bridge the gap between theoretical instruction and professional practice, ensuring graduates are well-prepared to meet the demands of a dynamic healthcare environment.
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Clinical Procedures for Medical Assistants 9th Edition by Kathy Bonewit
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Chapter 1: The Medical Record
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Q1) A report of the analysis of body specimens is known as a _____ report.
A)therapeutic
B)diagnostic
C)laboratory
D)progress
Answer: C
Q2) What term is used to describe the process of making written entries about a patient in the medical record?
A)Charting
B)Registration
C)Scribbling
D)Documentation
Answer: A
Q3) What is the medical history?
A)The patient's previous diseases, injuries, and operations
B)The symptom causing the patient the most trouble
C)Information about the patient's lifestyle
D)The hereditary diseases and health of blood relatives
Answer: A
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Chapter 2: Medical Asepsis and the Osha Standard
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Q1) Which of the following is an example of an exposure incident?
A)Spilling blood on a laboratory worktable
B)Sticking yourself with the needle after drawing up an injectable medication
C)Getting blood onto your bare hands
D)Splashing blood into your eyes
E)All of the above
Answer: D
Q2) What is the most common means of transmission for hepatitis C?
A)Sharing needles for illegal injection drug use
B)Coughs and sneezes from an infected person
C)Sexual intercourse
D)Mosquitoes
Answer: A
Q3) Which of the following used items is not an example of regulated medical waste?
A)Suture needle
B)Microbiologic collection device
C)Gauze saturated with blood
D)Urine testing strip
Answer: D
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Chapter 3: Sterilization and Disinfection
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Q1) Which of the following is accomplished through sanitization?
A)Organic matter is removed from the article.
B)All microorganisms are removed from the article.
C)Stains are removed from the article.
D)Spores are killed.
E)All of the above are correct.
Answer: A
Q2) Which of the following is a characteristic of bacterial spores?
A)They consist of a hard, thick-walled capsule.
B)They represent a resting and protective stage.
C)They are more resistant to heat.
D)They usually cannot be killed by disinfectants.
E)All of the above are characteristics of bacterial spores.
Answer: E
Q3) The most reliable sterilization indicators check for
A)attainment of the proper temperature and the duration of the temperature.
B)whether the article has been in the autoclave.
C)attainment of the proper temperature and pressure.
D)presence of trapped air in the autoclave.
Answer: A
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Chapter 4: Vital Signs
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Q1) Which of the following probes should be selected to measure rectal body temperature with an electronic thermometer?
A)Blue-collared probe
B)Red-collared probe
C)Pink-collared probe
D)Green-collared probe
Q2) Blood pressure is measured in A)units.
B)degrees.
C)beats/min.
D)millimeters of mercury.
Q3) When measuring blood pressure,the patient's arm should be positioned
A)above heart level.
B)at heart level.
C)across the chest.
D)with the palm facing downward.
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Chapter 5: The Physical Examination
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Q1) Which of the following can be generated by an EMR program from the input of findings from the physician?
A)Patient statements
B)Physical examination report
C)Insurance forms
D)Patient's final diagnosis
Q2) The lower calibration bar of a balance-beam scale is divided into _____-lb increments.
A)1
B)2
C)25
D)50
Q3) An adult patient's weight should be measured to the nearest A)quarter pound.
B)half pound.
C)pound.
D)ounce.
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Chapter 6: Eye and Ear Assessment and Procedures
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Q1) An eye instillation may be performed to
A)remove a foreign object from the eye.
B)remove eye drainage.
C)flush out a harmful chemical.
D)treat an eye infection.
Q2) When performing an eye irrigation,the solution should be released
A)at the outer canthus.
B)toward the upper eyelid.
C)directly onto the cornea.
D)at the inner canthus.
Q3) After performing an ear instillation,the patient is instructed to lie on the unaffected side to
A)avoid pressure on the tympanic membrane.
B)allow complete distribution of the medication.
C)allow drainage of excess medication.
D)prevent dizziness.
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Chapter 7: Physical Agents to Promote Tissue Healing
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Q1) The local application of cold may be used to A)soften exudates.
B)relieve muscle spasms.
C)prevent swelling.
D)increase suppuration.
Q2) Which of the following can cause a pressure area?
A)A cast that is too thick
B)A wet cast
C)A cast that rubs against the skin
D)Resting a dry cast against a hard surface
Q3) All of the following help prevent low back pain except A)sleeping on a firm mattress.
B)having good posture.
C)maintaining a healthy body weight.
D)bending from the waist when lifting an object.
Q4) A short leg walker can be used to assist in the healing of A)torn ligaments in the knee.
B)a stress fracture of the tibia.
C)a fracture of the femur.
D)bursitis.
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Chapter 8: The Gynecologic Examination and Prenatal Care
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Q1) When collecting a specimen for a Pap test,the ectocervical specimen can be obtained using
A)the S-shaped end of the spatula.
B)the rounded end of the spatula.
C)a moistened cotton-tipped applicator.
D)a cytology brush.
Q2) What is the EDD of a patient whose LMP was September 5,2014?
A)12/12/15
B)6/2/15
C)6/12/15
D)12/2/15
Q3) It is recommended that a Pap specimen not be collected
A)10 to 20 days after the first day of the last menstrual period.
B)when a patient has a low-grade fever.
C)during a woman's menstrual period.
D)if a patient has a urinary tract infection.
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Chapter 9: The Pediatric Examination
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Q1) What is the needle length range for a pediatric IM injection?
A)3/8 inch to 5/8 inch
B)5/8 inch to 1 inch
C)1/2 inch to 11/2 inches
D)1 inch to 2 inches
Q2) Which of the following represents an error in technique when collecting a specimen for a newborn screening test?
A)Wiping away the first drop of blood
B)Completely filling each of the circles on the test card with blood
C)Allowing the test card to dry for 15 minutes before placing it in its mailing envelope
D)Mailing the test card to an outside laboratory within 48 hours
Q3) Which of the following indicates the proper cuff size has been selected for a pediatric patient?
A)The cuff fits snugly on the child's arm.
B)The cuff is positioned at least 1 inch above the bend in the elbow.
C)The bladder of the cuff encircles 80% to 100% of the child's arm.
D)The bladder is centered over the antecubital space.
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Chapter 10: Minor Office Surgery
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Q1) The function of a bandage is to
A)support a body part.
B)control bleeding.
C)immobilize a part of the body.
D)hold a dressing in place.
E)do all of the above.
Q2) Which of the following sutures has the smallest diameter?
A)Surgical silk, 2-0
B)Surgical silk, 4-0
C)Surgical silk, 1
D)Surgical silk, 4
Q3) All of the following are characteristics of dysplastic nevi except
A)larger than normal moles.
B)always develop into malignant melanoma.
C)have irregular coloration.
D)have an irregular shape.
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Chapter 11: Administration of Medication and Intravenous Therapy
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Q1) Which of the following references could you use to look up the adverse reactions of Zithromax?
A)Physicians' Desk Reference
B)United States Pharmacopeia
C)National Formulary
D)The Farmer's Almanac
Q2) The reason for enterically coating a tablet is to
A)allow the medication to dissolve slowly.
B)reduce the incidence of side effects.
C)prevent the medication from being destroyed by intestinal enzymes.
D)prevent the medication from irritating the stomach lining.
Q3) Which of the following is used to administer an intradermal injection?
A)26 G, 3/8 inch
B)23 G, 1/2 inch
C)21 G, 1 inch
D)24 G, 5/8 inch
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Chapter 12: Cardiopulmonary Procedures
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Q1) Which of the following artifacts appears as small,straight,spiked lines that are consistent in nature?
A)Muscle
B)Wandering baseline
C)Alternating current
D)Interrupted baseline
Q2) All of the following are examples of pulmonary function tests except
A)coronary angiography.
B)diffusion capacity.
C)arterial blood gas studies.
D)pulse oximetry.
Q3) All of the following are patient preparation requirements for spirometry except
A)do not eat a heavy meal for 8 hours before the test.
B)wear loose, nonrestrictive clothing.
C)do not take aspirin for 4 hours before the test.
D)stop smoking at least 8 hours before the test.
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Chapter 13: Colon Procedures and Male Reproductive Health
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Q1) The normal range for a PSA test is _____ ng/mL.
A)0 to 4
B)4 to 10
C)10 to 20
D)greater than 20
Q2) Which of the following tests may be performed if the fecal occult blood test result is positive?
A)MRI
B)Colonoscopy
C)Upper GI X-ray study
D)Colposcopy
E)All of the above
Q3) A normal prostate gland feels
A)lumpy.
B)firm.
C)soft.
D)hard.
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Chapter 14: Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging
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Q1) Patient instructions for a mammogram include which of the following?
A)Do not wear lotions, powders, or deodorants.
B)Fast for 12 hours before the examination.
C)Schedule the examination several days before your menstrual period.
D)Take a mild sedative before the examination.
E)All of the above are accurate instructions.
Q2) Which of the following assists in the diagnosis of coronary artery disease?
A)DEXA scan
B)IVP
C)Nuclear cardiac stress test
D)Cerebral angiogram
Q3) Which of the following instructions should be relayed to the patient regarding a bone density scan?
A)Do not take a calcium supplement on the morning of the scan.
B)Take a laxative the evening before the scan.
C)Do not eat or drink after midnight on the day before the scan.
D)Avoid vigorous physical exercise for 2 days before the scan.
E)All of the above are appropriate instructions.
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Chapter 15: Introduction to the Clinical Laboratory
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Q1) The purpose of the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment (CLIA)is to
A)improve the quality of laboratory testing in the United States.
B)prevent the exposure of employees to bloodborne pathogens in the workplace.
C)ensure safety in the laboratory.
D)prevent errors in technique during laboratory testing.
Q2) If a laboratory report is returned to the medical office marked QNS,it means that
A)an insufficient amount of the specimen was submitted.
B)the patient did not prepare properly for the test.
C)the test results fall outside of the normal range.
D)a contaminated specimen was submitted.
Q3) Which of the following may cause a control to fail to produce expected results?
A)Outdated testing reagents
B)Not performing the control procedure correctly
C)Improper storage of testing components
D)All of the above
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Chapter 16: Urinalysis
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Q1) Which of the following represents an error in technique when performing a urine pregnancy test?
A)A clean specimen container is used to collect the specimen.
B)A first-voided morning specimen is used to run the test.
C)The urine specimen is at room temperature.
D)The specific gravity of the specimen is 1.003.
E)None of the above are correct.
Q2) When collecting a clean-catch midstream urine specimen,a small amount of urine is voided into the toilet before obtaining the specimen to
A)remove pathogens from the bladder.
B)ensure the collection of an adequate amount of urine.
C)prevent irritation of the urethra.
D)flush microorganisms out of the distal urethra.
Q3) The function of the urinary bladder is to
A)dilute toxic waste products.
B)store and expel urine.
C)reabsorb substances needed by the body.
D)regulate body metabolism.
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Chapter 17: Phlebotomy
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Q1) Which of the following represents an error in technique when obtaining a capillary blood specimen?
A)Warming the patient's finger by massaging it
B)Allowing the antiseptic to dry before making the puncture
C)Making the puncture perpendicular to the lines of the fingerprint
D)Using the first drop of blood for the test
Q2) After drawing a blood specimen for an electrolyte profile,the next step is to
A)centrifuge the specimen for 10 minutes.
B)allow the specimen to stand in an upright position for 30 to 45 minutes.
C)pipet the serum and place it in a transfer tube.
D)place the tube in the refrigerator.
Q3) Which of the following results in patient discomfort during the venipuncture procedure?
A)Allowing the alcohol to dry before making the puncture
B)Moving the needle after it has been inserted into the vein
C)Using the flange to change from one tube to another
D)Removing the needle at the same angle as insertion
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Chapter 18: Hematology
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Q1) The results of a differential white blood cell count indicate that there are 40 neutrophils.This is considered to be
A)below the reference range.
B)within the reference range.
C)above the reference range.
D)invalid.
Q2) Which of the following red blood cell indices measures the average size of a single red blood cell?
A)MCV
B)MCH
C)MCHC
D)RDW
Q3) The function of hemoglobin is to A)defend the body against infection.
B)transport oxygen in the body.
C)assist in blood clotting.
D)transport electrolytes in the body.
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Chapter 19: Blood Chemistry and Immunology
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Q1) What hormone is required for the normal use of glucose in the body?
A)Insulin
B)Estrogen
C)Thyroxine
D)Bilirubin
Q2) What term is used to describe an abnormally low level of glucose in the blood?
A)Hyperglycemia
B)Glycosuria
C)Hypoglycemia
D)Acidosis
Q3) Which of the following tests is used to detect a blood incompatibility problem with a mother and her unborn child?
A)Rh antigen titer
B)C-reactive protein
C)Rh antibody titer
D)Rubella titer
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Chapter 20: Medical Microbiology
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Q1) The purpose of sensitivity testing is to
A)identify the type of microorganism present.
B)produce a pure culture.
C)determine the best antibiotic to use to treat the condition.
D)determine the effectiveness of drug therapy.
E)achieve all of the above.
Q2) Which of the following parts of a microscope is used for precise focusing?
A)Iris diaphragm
B)Coarse adjustment
C)Substage condenser
D)Fine adjustment
Q3) The invasion of the body by a pathogenic microorganism is known as A)inflammation.
B)infection.
C)disease.
D)susceptibility.
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Chapter 21: Emergency Medical Procedures
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Q1) Which of the following is not a symptom of an asthmatic attack?
A)Wheezing
B)Hives
C)Coughing
D)Dyspnea
Q2) A severe form of diabetes that usually appears in childhood is known as
A)type 1 diabetes.
B)diabetes insipidus.
C)type 2 diabetes.
D)gestational diabetes.
Q3) Which of the following is not a symptom of a heart attack?
A)Sudden weakness on one side of the body
B)Chest pain
C)Shortness of breath
D)Nausea
Q4) Which of the following is not a characteristic of a partial-thickness burn?
A)It extends into the dermis.
B)The burned area appears red and mottled.
C)There is little pain involved.
D)Blistering occurs.
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