Patient Care Procedures
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Course Introduction
Patient Care Procedures is a foundational course designed to introduce students to essential clinical skills and protocols required for safe and effective patient care in various healthcare settings. The course covers topics such as infection control, vital signs assessment, patient hygiene, mobility assistance, wound care, and basic emergency response. Students will learn the importance of patient safety, communication, and professional behavior while gaining hands-on experience through laboratory practice and simulations. By the end of the course, students will develop the confidence and competence necessary to deliver high-quality, compassionate care under the supervision of licensed healthcare professionals.
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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) All of the following are included in the medical history except A)accidents and injuries.
B)immunizations.
C)operations.
D)medications.
E)occupation.
Answer: E
Q2) A narrative report of an opinion about a patient's condition by a practitioner other than the attending physician is known as a _____ report.
A)correspondence
B)discharge summary
C)consultation
D)health history
Answer: C
Q3) The purpose of progress notes is to
A)provide a review of each body system.
B)update the medical record with new patient information.
C)prevent the patient's condition from getting worse.
D)ensure that the patient returns for follow-up care.
Answer: B
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Chapter 2: Medical Asepsis and the Osha Standard
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Q1) All of the following are examples of work practice controls except
A)sanitizing the hands after removing gloves.
B)placing a lancet in a biohazard sharps container.
C)picking up broken glassware with gloved hands.
D)bandaging a cut on the hands before gloving.
Answer: C
Q2) Which of the following is a violation of the OSHA standard?
A)Eating in the office laboratory
B)Storing the Exposure Control Plan on the computer
C)Recapping a needle after withdrawing medication from a vial
D)Refusing to get the hepatitis B vaccination
E)All of the above
Answer: A
Q3) What term is used to describe a physical or mechanical device used to remove health hazards from the workplace?
A)Engineering control
B)Work practice control
C)Personal protective equipment
D)Universal precaution
Answer: A
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Chapter 3: Sterilization and Disinfection
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Q1) The recommended exposure time and temperature for a dry heat oven is
A)250° F for 1 hour.
B)320° F for 1 to 2 hours.
C)320° F for 15 to 20 minutes.
D)212° F for 20 to 30 minutes.
Answer: B
Q2) High-level disinfection is a process that destroys all
A)pathogenic microorganisms.
B)microorganisms and spores.
C)microorganisms except tubercle bacilli.
D)microorganisms but not spores.
Answer: D
Q3) Which of the following sterilization methods is often used by medical manufacturers to sterilize disposable items?
A)Cold sterilization
B)Dry heat oven
C)Ethylene oxide gas
D)Autoclave
Answer: C
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Chapter 4: Vital Signs
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Q1) Excessive pressure should not be applied when measuring radial pulse because A)the pulse may increase.
B)the pulse may decrease.
C)it could close off the radial artery and the pulse may not be felt.
D)it could affect the rhythm of the pulse.
Q2) How far should the probe be inserted when measuring the rectal temperature of an infant?
A)1/2 inch
B)1/4 inch
C)1 inch
D)11/2 inches
Q3) For an artery to be considered as a pulse site,it must be located
A)in a closed cavity.
B)away from major nerves.
C)over a firm tissue such as bone.
D)close to the heart.
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Chapter 5: The Physical Examination
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Q1) Which of the following examinations requires the use of deep palpation?
A)Bimanual pelvic examination
B)Breast examination
C)Detection of areas of tenderness
D)Detection of swelling
Q2) Which of the following principles should be followed when practicing proper body mechanics?
A)Do not reach for something farther than 14 to 18 inches away.
B)Store lighter items on higher shelves.
C)If possible, push or slide an item rather than lifting it.
D)Use the large muscles of the arms and legs when lifting an object.
E)All of the above principles should be followed.
Q3) Which of the following is an example of auscultation?
A)Measuring body temperature
B)Measuring blood pressure
C)Urine testing
D)Testing pupillary reaction
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Chapter 6: Eye and Ear Assessment and Procedures
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Q1) Near visual acuity testing is conducted with the patient holding the test card
A)at a distance of 14 to 16 inches.
B)at a distance of 30 inches.
C)parallel to the patient's line of vision.
D)in a vertical position for 10 seconds.
Q2) The Snellen Big E chart is used for assessing A)elderly individuals.
B)individuals with cataracts.
C)preschoolers.
D)school-age children.
Q3) The range of frequencies for normal speech is
A)80 to 120 db.
B)512 to 1024 Hz.
C)300 to 4000 Hz.
D)6000 to 8000 Hz.
Q4) What is the function of the lens of the eye?
A)To permit the entrance of light rays into the eye
B)To control the size of the pupil
C)To focus light rays on the retina
D)To transmit light rays to the brain
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Chapter 7: Physical Agents to Promote Tissue Healing
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Q1) Forearm crutches are often used by patients with A)cerebral palsy.
B)a fracture of a lower extremity.
C)an amputated leg.
D)paralysis on one side of the body.
Q2) When explaining the use of a heating pad,the medical assistant should instruct a patient to
A)lie on the pad.
B)use pins to secure the pad in place.
C)adjust the pad to a higher setting if it no longer feels warm.
D)place a protective covering over the pad.
E)do all of the above.
Q3) Which of the following gaits is the most stable and slowest crutch gait?
A)Two-point
B)Four-point
C)Three-point
D)Swing-through
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Chapter 8: The Gynecologic Examination and Prenatal Care
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Q1) The purpose of a bimanual pelvic examination is to
A)detect the presence of a vaginal infection.
B)collect a Pap smear.
C)determine the size, shape, and position of the uterus and ovaries.
D)detect the presence of hemorrhoids and fissures.
E)do all of the above.
Q2) A vaginal examination is usually performed as the patient nears term.All of the following are reasons for performing this examination except to A)confirm the presenting part.
B)determine the degree of cervical dilation.
C)determine the degree of cervical effacement.
D)determine when the patient will go into labor.
Q3) Which of the following urine tests is performed at each return prenatal visit?
A)Glucose and protein
B)Glucose and ketone bodies
C)Specific gravity and pH
D)Pregnancy test
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Chapter 9: The Pediatric Examination
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Q1) Which of the following is required by the NCVIA before an immunization is administered?
A)The parent must be provided with information on the benefits and risks of the immunization.
B)The parent must sign a consent form.
C)The child must be promised a sticker after the injection.
D)The expiration date of the vaccine must be checked three times.
Q2) What immunizations are included in a DTaP injection?
A)Diphtheria, polio, tetanus
B)Dysentery, pertussis, mumps
C)Diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus
D)Diphtheria, rubella, rubeola
Q3) The first pediatric well-child visit is usually scheduled at A)3 to 5 days.
B)1 month.
C)2 months.
D)4 months.
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Chapter 10: Minor Office Surgery
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Q1) Which of the following types of suture needles requires the use of a needle holder?
A)Straight
B)Noncutting
C)Curved
D)Swaged
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) What occurs during the maturation phase of the healing process?
A)A scab forms.
B)Scar tissue forms.
C)New skin is generated.
D)Bleeding is controlled.
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Chapter 11: Administration of Medication and Intravenous Therapy
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Q1) Which of the following systems is used most often to prescribe and administer medication?
A)Apothecary
B)Household
C)Metric
D)Avoirdupois
Q2) What is the abbreviation for every day?
A)qid
B)qh
C)qs
D)qd
Q3) Erythema without induration occurring from a Mantoux test indicates a(n)_____ reaction.
A)negative
B)doubtful
C)positive
D)allergic
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Chapter 12: Cardiopulmonary Procedures
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Q1) Chest lead V is located at the A)fourth intercostal space at the left margin of the sternum.
B)fifth intercostal space at the junction of the left midclavicular line.
C)fifth intercostal space at the left margin of the sternum.
D)fourth intercostal space at the right margin of the sternum.
Q2) All of the following may result in muscle artifacts except A)patient discomfort.
B)an apprehensive patient.
C)electrodes that have come loose.
D)patient coughing or talking.
Q3) A device placed on the skin that picks up electrical impulses released by the heart is known as a(n)
A)lead wire.
B)amplifier.
C)electrode.
D)electrolyte.
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Chapter 13: Colon Procedures and Male Reproductive Health
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Q1) Which of the following is a function of the large intestine?
A)Secretion of digestive enzymes
B)Digestion of food
C)Absorption of food products
D)Absorption of water
E)All of the above
Q2) A normal prostate gland feels
A)lumpy.
B)firm.
C)soft.
D)hard.
Q3) When the physician is finished with the sigmoidoscope,it should be
A)sterilized in the autoclave.
B)sanitized and returned to its storage case.
C)sterilized in the dry heat oven.
D)sanitized and disinfected.
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Chapter 14: Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging
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Q1) To prepare for a CT scan,the patient must
A)discontinue all medications 2 days before the scan.
B)remove all radiopaque objects.
C)consume four glasses of water 1 hour before the scan.
D)perform a cleansing enema on the morning of the examination.
Q2) Magnetic resonance imaging is used to assist in the diagnosis of A)spinal lesions.
B)cardiovascular abnormalities.
C)herniated disks.
D)joint diseases.
E)all of the above.
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) Which of the following occurs when the body is in homeostasis?
A)Laboratory test results are above the reference range.
B)An imbalance exists in the body.
C)Laboratory test results fall within the reference range.
D)Laboratory test results are invalid.
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 is an example of a unique identifier?
A)Date and time of the specimen collection
B)Patient's name and date of birth
C)Medical assistant's initials
D)Source of the specimen
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Chapter 16: Urinalysis
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Q1) The presence of bile pigments in a urine specimen causes the specimen to be
A)light amber.
B)foul-smelling.
C)yellow-brown.
D)red.
Q2) A urinalysis may be performed to
A)diagnose a pathological condition.
B)screen a patient for the presence of disease.
C)evaluate the effectiveness of therapy.
D)do all of the above.
Q3) Why is a first-voided morning specimen preferred for performing a microscopic examination of urine?
A)It is more dilute.
B)It contains more dissolved substances.
C)It contains more abnormal substances.
D)It contains fewer microorganisms.
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Chapter 17: Phlebotomy
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Q1) 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.
Q2) If you think a vein selected for venipuncture may collapse,you should
A)use an 18-gauge needle to collect the specimen.
B)use the butterfly method to perform the venipuncture.
C)fill the tube only one-half full with blood.
D)insert the needle slowly into the vein.
Q3) If a fibrin clot formed in the serum layer of a blood specimen,it would
A)interfere with adequate serum collection.
B)result in hemolysis of the blood cells.
C)cause evaporation of the serum.
D)lead to inaccurate test results.
Q4) What may occur if a finger puncture is made that is deeper than 3.1 mm?
A)Damage to nerves in the finger
B)Penetration of the bone
C)Inaccurate test results
D)Excessive bleeding
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Chapter 18: Hematology
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Q1) When using a microhematocrit centrifuge,the hematocrit test results should be read at the
A)top of the red cell column.
B)bottom of the red cell column.
C)top of the buffy coat.
D)top of the plasma column.
Q2) Which of the following white blood cells has granules in the cytoplasm that stain bright reddish orange?
A)Neutrophil
B)Basophil
C)Lymphocyte
D)Monocyte
E)Eosinophil
Q3) What is the average life span of a red blood cell?
A)1 week
B)30 days
C)120 days
D)6 months
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Chapter 19: Blood Chemistry and Immunology
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Q1) Where are the blood antigens (A,B,Rh)located?
A)In the serum
B)On the surface of white blood cells
C)On the surface of red blood cells
D)In the hemoglobin molecule
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) The primary use of the cholesterol test is to
A)study liver functioning.
B)screen for the presence of coronary artery disease.
C)study thyroid functioning.
D)diagnose a myocardial infarction.
Q4) Which of the following may cause a control to fail to produce expected results?
A)Outdated testing reagents
B)Error in technique
C)Improper storage of testing components
D)All of the above
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Chapter 20: Medical Microbiology
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Q1) What term is used to describe the scientific study of microorganisms and their activities?
A)Parasitology
B)Histology
C)Microbiology
D)Pathology
Q2) A throat specimen should be collected from the
A)tonsillar area and posterior pharynx.
B)posterior pharynx.
C)adenoids.
D)hard palate.
Q3) The purpose of using transport media is to
A)preserve a specimen in its original state until it reaches its destination.
B)keep the specimen at its optimal growth temperature.
C)reduce the number of pathogens in the specimen.
D)provide nutrients for the multiplication of the specimen.
E)do all of the above.
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Chapter 21: Emergency Medical Procedures
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Q1) What is the name of the type of fracture in which the broken ends of the bone are forcefully jammed together?
A)Transverse
B)Greenstick
C)Impacted
D)Closed
Q2) What is the purpose of first aid?
A)To save a life
B)To reduce pain
C)To prevent further injury
D)To reduce the incidence of permanent disability
E)All of the above
Q3) What term describes a progressive lung disorder in which there is a loss of elasticity of the alveoli of the lungs?
A)Emphysema
B)Chronic bronchitis
C)Asthma
D)Cystic fibrosis
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