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Medical Assistant Final Exam (Spri 2025)

June 4, 2025

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Question 1 of 51

1. Question

What is the purpose of a Snellen Chart in a visual acuity test?

A. To assess color vision
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B. To detect presbyopia
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C. To measure distance vision
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D. To examine eye structure
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Question 2 of 51

2. Question

Which of the following is a key feature of ambulatory care in a medical office?

A. Patients are admitted for overnight hospital stays
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B. Patients receive care at home through telehealth
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C. Patients walk in or arrive by wheelchair for same-day care
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D. Patients undergo inpatient surgical procedures
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Question 3 of 51

3. Question

What is the main purpose of the initial assessment during triage?

A) To perform a full physical exam
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B) To gather information about the child's medical history, symptoms, and recent illnesses or injuries
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C) To immediately start treatment without evaluation
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D) To schedule a future appointment
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Question 4 of 51

4. Question

Which of the following is a key feature of Electronic Health Records (EHRs)?

A. Require legible handwriting
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B. Use radio buttons and drop-down menus
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C. Use ink pens and physical charts
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D. Do not allow remote access
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Question 5 of 51

5. Question

What does HIPAA compliance primarily ensure in a healthcare setting?

A. Protection of patient confidentiality and restricted access to records
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B.That all patient records are accessible to everyone
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C) That all records are stored on paper only
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D) That staff can share patient information freely
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Question 6 of 51

6. Question

Which body system controls the regulation of body temperature?

A) Respiratory system
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B) Hypothalamus
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C) Cardiovascular system
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D) Endocrine glands
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Question 7 of 51

7. Question

What is an example of an eponym in medical terminology?

A. CBC
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B.HTN
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C. AIDS
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D. Parkinson's disease
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Question 8 of 51

8. Question

What is the correct chest compression depth for an infant during CPR?

A. About 1 inch
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B. About 1.5 inches
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C. About 2 inches
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D. About 2.5 inches
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Question 9 of 51

9. Question

What is the primary purpose of sterilization in a medical setting?

A) To reduce visible dirt and organic material
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B) To destroy most pathogenic microorganisms but not spores
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C) To completely destroy all microbial life, including resistant bacterial spores
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D) To clean instruments manually using detergent
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Question 10 of 51

10. Question

Which of the following is the most effective method to prevent the spread of infection?

A. Using hand sanitizer every hour
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B. Performing proper hand hygiene
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C. Wearing gloves at all times
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D. Disposing of trash in regular bins
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Question 11 of 51

11. Question

When should hand hygiene be performed during patient care?

A. Only before touching the patient
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B. Before and after contact with the patient
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C. Only if the patient is contagious
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D. At the beginning of each shift
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Question 12 of 51

12. Question

Which of the following disinfectants is considered a high-level disinfectant used for heat-sensitive semicritical items like flexible endoscopes?

A) Bleach (Sodium Hypochlorite)
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B) Alcohol (Isopropyl or Ethyl, 70%)
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C) Phenolics
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D) Glutaraldehyde
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Question 13 of 51

13. Question

What does the suffix “-itis” usually indicate in a medical term?

A. Condition
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B. Inflammation
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C. Study of
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D. Surgical Removal
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Question 14 of 51

14. Question

Which pulse site is most commonly used for routine pulse measurements?

A. Carotid
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B. Brachial
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C. Apical
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D. Radial
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Question 15 of 51

15. Question

What is one major benefit of EHRs over paper-based records (PPRs)?

A. Increased storage space needs
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B. More secure with no risk of digital breach
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C. Enhanced accessibility and faster retrieval of data
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D. Easier to misplace than paper files
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Question 16 of 51

16. Question

What is a typical activity that occurs after a patient’s visit in an ambulatory care setting?

A. Emergency surgery
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B. Billing process begins
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C. Transfer to a hospital room
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D. Extended recovery in the treatment room
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Question 17 of 51

17. Question

Which of the following conditions is associated with age-related difficulty seeing up close?

A. Myopia
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B. Hyperopia
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C. Astigmatism
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D. Presbyopia
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Question 18 of 51

18. Question

During patient registration for a child’s first visit, which of the following is NOT typically collected?

A) Demographic information
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B) Insurance details
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C) Medical history
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D) Prescribed medications for unrelated patients
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Question 19 of 51

19. Question

How are patients categorized during the triage prioritization process?

A. By urgency of condition, such as emergent, urgent, or non-urgent
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B. By age groups only
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C. Alphabetically by last name
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D) By insurance status
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Question 20 of 51

20. Question

What equipment is essential for pediatric airway management during CPR?

A. Pediatric-sized airway adjuncts and BVM devices
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B. Adult bag-valve-mask and oral airways
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C. Pediatric-sized AED pads only
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D. Only oxygen tanks and nasal cannulas
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Question 21 of 51

21. Question

Which of the following is not a typical step in basic pediatric wound care?

A. Gentle irrigation with sterile saline
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B. Using antiseptic solution if appropriate
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C. Applying tight dressings for secure closure
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D. Evaluating for signs of infection
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Question 22 of 51

22. Question

Which method might be used to measure a child’s temperature depending on their age and cooperation?

A) Only oral thermometer
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B) Only rectal thermometer
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C) Only temporal artery thermometer
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D. All of the above
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Question 23 of 51

23. Question

Which of the following is an example of clinical documentation entered into the Electronic Health Record (EHR)?

A) Insurance claim forms
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B) Building maintenance reports
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C) Medical history, symptoms, and treatment plans
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D) Appointment scheduling requests
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Question 24 of 51

24. Question

Why should irrigation solution be warmed to body temperature before use?

A. To sterilize the solution
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B. To prevent patient discomfort
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C.To improve medication absorption
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D. To reduce inflammation
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Question 25 of 51

25. Question

Which of the following PPE items is typically donned first?

A. Gloves
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B. Gown
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C. Mask
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D. Goggles
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Question 26 of 51

26. Question

Which phase is NOT part of a standard autoclave sterilization cycle?

A) Heating
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B) Sterilizing
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C) Venting
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D) Cooling
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Question 27 of 51

27. Question

Which of the following is NOT a part of the medical terminology structure?

A. Verb
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B.Prefix
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C) Suffix
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D.Root
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Question 28 of 51

28. Question

Which method of temperature measurement provides the most accurate reading?

A. Axillary
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B. Oral
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C. Rectal
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D. Forehead
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Question 29 of 51

29. Question

Which section of a health history includes lifestyle information such as diet and occupation?

A. Past History
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B. Family History
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C. Social History
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D. Present Illness
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Question 30 of 51

30. Question

What is the role of a medical assistant in a medical office?

A. Diagnosing complex conditions
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B. Supervising Physicians
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C. Conducting major surgical procedures
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D. Performing both clinical and administrative tasks
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Question 31 of 51

31. Question

Which regulation ensures safety in medical office laboratories performing tests like urinalysis?

A. HIPAA
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B. ADA
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C. CLIA ’88
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D. OSHA
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Question 32 of 51

32. Question

Who owns the physical or electronic medical record?

A. The healthcare provider or facility
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B. The patient
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C. The government
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D. The insurance company
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Question 33 of 51

33. Question

A pulse oximeter reading of 88% SpO₂ in a healthy adult suggests:

A. Normal Oxygen saturation
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B.Possible Hypoxemia
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C. Mild Fever
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D. Accurate heart rate
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Question 34 of 51

34. Question

What type of tissues is responsible for producing movement?

A. Epithelial
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B. Connective
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C. Muscle
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D. Nervous
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Question 35 of 51

35. Question

According to OSHA and the Globally Harmonized System (GHS), what must hazardous chemical containers include?

A) A list of all previous users
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B) Standardized pictograms, signal words, and hazard statements
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C) Manufacturer’s phone number only
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D) Expiration date without hazard details
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Question 36 of 51

36. Question

What does the term “standard precautions” refer to?

A. Infection control measures used only for HIV patients
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B. Measures applied to all patients, regardless of diagnosis
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diagnosis C. Procedures used only in operating rooms
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D. Precautions taken only in ICU settings
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Question 37 of 51

37. Question

Which type of hearing loss results from damage to the inner ear or auditory nerve?

A. Conductive
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B. Mixed
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C. Sensorineural
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D. Reflexive
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Question 38 of 51

38. Question

When releasing medical information to another healthcare provider, what must the receptionist ensure?

A. Proper authorization and documentation are obtained
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B. That the patient pays a fee
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C. That the request comes from an unknown source
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D) That the information is sent immediately without review
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Question 39 of 51

39. Question

What pulse points are commonly used to assess heart rate in infants and young children?

A) Carotid and femoral arteries
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B) Radial and brachial arteries
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C) Radial (wrist) and carotid (neck) arteries
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D) Popliteal and dorsal pedis arteries
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Question 40 of 51

40. Question

What is the compression-to-ventilation ratio for single-rescuer pediatric CPR?

A. 15:2
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B. 30:2
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C. 10:1
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D. 5:1
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Question 41 of 51

41. Question

Why are regular fire drills conducted in pediatric healthcare settings?

A. To improve hospital billing systems
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B. To satisfy patient curiosity
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C. To familiarize staff and patients with evacuation procedures
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D. To train parents on home fire safety
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Question 42 of 51

42. Question

Why is communication and comfort important during triage and vital signs assessment?

A) To reduce anxiety, promote cooperation, and provide clear explanations
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B) To speed up the process
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C)To ensure caregivers do not ask questions
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D) To keep the child isolated
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Question 43 of 51

43. Question

How are physical patient records typically protected in facilities that still use paper filing systems?

A) They are kept unsecured on desks
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B) Stored in random drawers
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C) Maintained in a systematic filing system to ensure organization and protection
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D) Shredded after each use
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Question 44 of 51

44. Question

What is the proper technique for instilling ear drops in an adult?

A.Tilt head down and to the side
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B. Pull ear up and back
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C.Pull ear down and back
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D. Insert dropper into the ear canal
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Question 45 of 51

45. Question

Bloodborne pathogens include all of the following EXCEPT:

A. Hepatitis B
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B. Hepatitis C
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C. Influenza
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D. HIV
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Question 46 of 51

46. Question

What personal protective equipment (PPE) is essential during instrument cleaning and sanitization?

A) Only safety glasses
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B) Disposable and utility gloves
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C) Surgical gown only
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D) No PPE is required
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Question 47 of 51

47. Question

Which body plane divides the body into front and back sections?

A) Coronal (Frontal)
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B) Midsagittal (Median)
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C) Transverse (Horizontal)
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D) Diagonal
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Question 48 of 51

48. Question

What part of the brain regulates body temperature?

A. Medulla oblongata
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B. Cerebellum
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C. Pituitary gland
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D. Hypothalamus
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Question 49 of 51

49. Question

What should a medical assistant do when documenting a correction in a paper-based record?

A. Erase the incorrect entry and write the correct one
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B. Use white-out to cover the error
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C. Draw a single line through the error and write “error” with the date and credentials
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D. Delete the entry from the system
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Question 50 of 51

50. Question

Which of the following best describes a Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH)?

A. A clinic that only serves elderly patients
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B. A hospital-based inpatient unit
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C. A model of care that emphasizes coordinated, comprehensive, patient-centered services
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D. A type of walk-in urgent care clinic
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Question 51 of 51

51. Question

Match the following:

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patient-centered
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sphygmomanometer.
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In the Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) model, care is focused on the patient and emphasizes ________ care that is coordinated, comprehensive, and encourages patient participation.