Question 1

The physician's initial impression of the patient's presenting problem is called the __________.

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Question 2

Which of the following involves asking a question or summarizing a patient's thoughts?

Accepted Answer

A)   Restatement
B)   Clarification
C)   ReflectionD) A) and B)
E) A) and C)

Question 3

Which of the following includes the patient's dietary habits,smoking history,and alcohol consumption?

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A)   Family history
B)   Past history
C)   Social history
D)   Database
E)   ROSF) A) and B)
G) D) and E)

Question 4

Sally Tipoke,age 17,is scheduled for her first Pap test today.She appears anxious and scared.Choose the medical assistant's most appropriate statement.

Accepted Answer

A)   "There's no need to worry about the test.Dr.Smith never hurts anyone."
B)   "You look worried about the exam.Can I answer any questions?"
C)   "If you just think about something positive,it will be over before you know it."
D)   "Dr.Smith expects you to stay still during the exam."E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

An example of an objective sign of disease is the patient's reported level of pain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

During the __________ phase of the interview,medical assistants should introduce themselves and state the purpose of the interview.

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The answer of During the __________ phase of the interview,medical...

Question 7

A sign is a patient-reported indication of disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following is a closed question or statement?

Accepted Answer

A)   "Tell me about your headaches."
B)   "Does your head hurt?"
C)   "How are you feeling?"D) None of the above
E) All of the above

Question 9

Therapeutic interactions with children include all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A)   allowing the child to decide whether a breathing treatment is needed.
B)   permitting the child to play with your stethoscope.
C)   praising the child for cooperative behavior.
D)   playing a game to distract the child.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 10

The size and shape of a wound would be included in the objective area of the progress notes of SOAPE documentation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Objective data include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   Complaints of pain
B)   Social history
C)   Blood pressure recordings
D)   Past medical historyE) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 12

Describe the organization of SOAPE notes.

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SOAPE notes are organized as follows:
S ...

Question 13

Which of the following involves stating an observation or recognition of a patient's feeling?

Accepted Answer

A)   Restatement
B)   Clarification
C)   ReflectionD) A) and B)
E) None of the above

Question 14

Which of the following explains a sign of disease?

Accepted Answer

A)   Patient c/o pain
B)   Reports of dizziness for 3 days
C)   Abdominal cramping for 2 weeks
D)   Elevated blood pressureE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 15

When you begin working in the healthcare environment,it will be important that you follow HIPAA regulations about patient confidentiality.Summarize four important factors to consider when complying with HIPAA.

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1.	Limit the disclosure of PHI according...

Question 16

Asian patients may have difficulty maintaining eye contact during an interview.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Mrs.Elizabeth Stewart was recently diagnosed with diabetes mellitus type 2.She refuses to meet with a dietician because,she states,"The tests must be wrong.No one in my family has diabetes." Which defense mechanism is she displaying?

Accepted Answer

A)   Sublimation
B)   Denial
C)   Repression
D)   SuppressionE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 18

Which of the following is considered a safeguard mandated by HIPAA?

Accepted Answer

A)   Passwords access to all electronic health records
B)   Computer monitor shields
C)   Turning monitors away from patient traffic areas
D)   All of the aboveE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 19

The __________ in POMR charts lists the patient's diagnoses in chronologic order.

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The answer of The __________ in POMR charts lists the...

Question 20

When conducting a patient interview,the medical assistant should sit behind a desk with arms crossed and wait for the patient to establish eye contact.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 4: Patient Assessment

During the __________ phase of the interview,medical assistants should introduce themselves and state the purpose of the interview.

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The __________ in POMR charts lists the patient's diagnoses in chronologic order.

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The physician's initial impression of the patient's presenting problem is called the __________.

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When conducting a patient interview,the medical assistant should sit behind a desk with arms crossed and wait for the patient to establish eye contact.

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Which of the following includes the patient's dietary habits,smoking history,and alcohol consumption?

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The size and shape of a wound would be included in the objective area of the progress notes of SOAPE documentation.

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An example of an objective sign of disease is the patient's reported level of pain.

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Which of the following involves asking a question or summarizing a patient's thoughts?

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When you begin working in the healthcare environment,it will be important that you follow HIPAA regulations about patient confidentiality.Summarize four important factors to consider when complying with HIPAA.

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Objective data include which of the following?

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Which of the following involves stating an observation or recognition of a patient's feeling?

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Describe the organization of SOAPE notes.

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Mrs.Elizabeth Stewart was recently diagnosed with diabetes mellitus type 2.She refuses to meet with a dietician because,she states,"The tests must be wrong.No one in my family has diabetes." Which defense mechanism is she displaying?

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Which of the following is a closed question or statement?

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Which of the following explains a sign of disease?

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Which of the following is considered a safeguard mandated by HIPAA?

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Sally Tipoke,age 17,is scheduled for her first Pap test today.She appears anxious and scared.Choose the medical assistant's most appropriate statement.

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A sign is a patient-reported indication of disease.

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Therapeutic interactions with children include all of the following except

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Asian patients may have difficulty maintaining eye contact during an interview.

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