Question 1

Which of the following is the most likely color of urine in a patient taking rifampin for tuberculosis?

Accepted Answer

Rifampin, an antibiotic used to treat tuberculosis, can cause urine to turn an orange-red color due to the excretion of metabolites.

Question 2

Which of the following findings indicates a concentrated urine specimen?

Accepted Answer

A specific gravity of 1.030 indicates a concentrated urine specimen. Specific gravity measures the concentration of solutes in the urine; higher values indicate more concentrated urine.

Question 3

Which of the following has the highest priority when sorting incoming mail?

Accepted Answer

Laboratory results often contain critical patient information that can impact immediate medical decisions and patient care, thus they have the highest priority among the options listed.

Question 4

While recovering from heart surgery, a fifty-three-year-old man is laid off from his job. He becomes rude and mean-spirited toward his wife, which is a significant change in his behavior. Which of the following defense mechanisms is the patient exhibiting?

Accepted Answer

The patient is exhibiting displacement, a defense mechanism where negative feelings are transferred from the original source of the emotion (in this case, the stress of losing his job and recovering from heart surgery) to a less threatening target (his wife). This is a way of coping with stress or anxiety by taking out feelings on an unrelated person or object.

Question 5

How may mail be recalled?

Accepted Answer

Mail can be recalled by filling out a written application at the post office, which is a formal process to request the return of mail.

Question 6

If a patient has an enlarged spleen, which of the following methods of examination is most likely to show this finding?

Accepted Answer

Palpation is the most effective method among the options for detecting an enlarged spleen. This technique allows the healthcare provider to feel the size and shape of the spleen, which can become palpable below the left costal margin in cases of enlargement.

Question 7

Which of the following is the definition of homeostasis?

Accepted Answer

Homeostasis refers to the state of equilibrium in the body's internal environment, maintaining stable conditions necessary for survival.

Question 8

The prefix rube- means which of the following?

Accepted Answer

The prefix "rube-" is related to the color red.

Question 9

A neurologist who schedules physical examinations only on Wednesday afternoons is using which of the following scheduling methods?

Accepted Answer

Categorization scheduling involves assigning specific types of appointments or procedures to specific times or days. In this case, the neurologist schedules physical examinations exclusively on Wednesday afternoons, fitting the definition of categorization.

Question 10

The deltoid muscle is a good site for injections of all of the following, except

Accepted Answer

Penicillin injections are typically not administered into the deltoid muscle due to the risk of irritation and the volume of the injection, which is better suited for larger muscles like the gluteus.

Question 11

When a child's parents are divorced, and covered by separate health insurance policies, which of the following determines which policy will cover the child?

Accepted Answer

The parent who has legal custody of the child determines which policy will cover the child.

Question 12

A function within a word-processing program that scans a document for spelling errors is known as

Accepted Answer

Spell checking is the function within a word-processing program specifically designed to scan a document for spelling errors and suggest corrections.

Question 13

A physician has given the medical assistant permission to supply the names of surgeons to whom he refers patients. When a patient asks for a second opinion, the medical assistant should

Accepted Answer

Providing the names and telephone numbers of several surgeons allows the patient to explore different opinions and choose the one they feel most comfortable with, ensuring a broader range of options for their care.

Question 14

Which of the following terms is misspelled?

Accepted Answer

"Vomitting" is misspelled; the correct spelling is "Vomiting" with one "t".

Question 15

A six-year-old girl comes to the medical office for a follow-up appointment forty-eight hours after undergoing repair of a laceration on the index finger. She is crying and says that she is afraid to let the doctor see her finger. Which of the following is the most appropriate question for the medical assistant to ask the child?

Accepted Answer

Asking the child if she wants to help take off the bandage is a way to involve her in her care, potentially reducing her anxiety and making her feel more in control of the situation.

Question 16

Which of the following terms means "attraction to dead bodies"?

Accepted Answer

Necrophilia is the term that refers to a sexual attraction to dead bodies.

Question 17

The patient lies on his left side with his left arm placed behind his body, and his left leg slightly flexed. Which position is this?

Accepted Answer

This description matches the Sims' position, which is used for various medical procedures, including rectal and vaginal examinations. It involves the patient lying on their left side with the left arm behind the body and the left leg slightly flexed, which is exactly as described.

Question 18

How should the apical pulse be measured?

Accepted Answer

The apical pulse should be measured by counting the beats for a full 60 seconds to ensure accuracy, especially if there are irregularities in the heartbeat.

Question 19

Under the terms of an implied contract, the physician is obligated to do which of the following?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Under the terms of an implied contract,...

Question 20

Which of the following exists when payment exceeds charge?

Accepted Answer

A credit balance occurs when payments exceed charges, indicating that the account has been overpaid or that adjustments have been made that result in a positive balance for the customer or client.

Quiz 10: Appointments, Scheduling, Medical Records, Filing, Policies, and Procedures