A medical assistant accidentally sustains a needlestick from a used syringe while cleaning an exam room. The source patient's identity and health status are unknown. According to OSHA guidelines, what is the immediate first step the medical assistant should take?
A 16-year-old patient, who is not an emancipated minor, comes to the clinic alone and confidentially requests a pregnancy test. According to HIPAA and common state laws regarding minors' reproductive health, what is the most appropriate action for the medical assistant?
A new patient with a history of hypertension provides a list of current medications. The list includes 'Lisinopril' and 'Metoprolol'. The medical assistant should recognize these medications as belonging to which drug classifications, respectively?
A medical assistant is preparing to draw blood for several tests. The lab requisition form lists a Complete Blood Count (CBC), a Prothrombin Time (PT), and a Basic Metabolic Panel (BMP). Which of the following represents the correct order of draw for these tests?
During an ECG, the medical assistant observes a thick, uniform, and fuzzy baseline across the entire tracing. The patient is shivering slightly due to the room temperature. This type of artifact is best described as:
A new patient calls to schedule an appointment for a new-onset skin rash. The clinic's schedule is fully booked for the next two weeks. The patient sounds distressed and mentions the rash is spreading quickly. What is the medical assistant's most appropriate action?
True or False: According to the 'Rights of Medication Administration', checking the medication label three times is a recommended safety check, but the 'right documentation' is considered the final and most critical step that must occur immediately after administration.
A medical assistant is tasked with using Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes to bill for services. Which of the following best describes the primary purpose of CPT codes?
A provider asks the medical assistant to place a patient in the Fowler's position for an examination. How should the medical assistant position the patient on the exam table?
A medical assistant is reviewing a patient's chart and sees a note that says 'Adhere to advance directives.' The patient has a living will and a durable power of attorney for healthcare on file. These documents primarily serve to: