1) Which of the following statements describes a patient-centered medical home (PCMH)? a) It is an umbrella term for plans that provide health care in return for preset scheduled payments and coordinated care b) It is a care delivery model supported by an interdisciplinary team and led by a primary care provider (PCP) c) It is nursing care and therapy delivered to a patient in their home following an acute event d) It is an inpatient care facility for patients who are at the end of life 2) Which of the following is an impact of patient portals? a) Increased wait times for results b) Increased demand on the care team c) Increased face-to-face visits d) Increased transparency e) Less medical expenses f) Less providers 3) Which of the following is a component of the Quadruple Aim, which drives value-based care? a) Increased testing b) Increased revenue c) Improved patient outcomes d) Improved prevention screening 4) To which of the following allied health professionals should a medical assistant initiate a referral to for a provider who has ordered support to assist with improving a patient's range of motion? a) Radiology technician b) Occupational therapist c) Nurse practitioner d) Physical therapist 5) Which of the following responsibilities is appropriate for a medical assist who works in an administrative capacity? a) Performing EKG b) Preparing medication c) Obtaining vital signs d) Collecting copays 6) Which of the following medication classifications should be used for a patient who is experiencing seasonal allergies? a) Antihypertensives b) Antihistamines c) Diuretics d) Antipyretics 7) Which of the following schedules of controlled medications can be prescribed with up to a year's worth of refills, if authorized by the provider? a) Schedule II b) Schedule III c) Schedule IV d) Schedule V 8) A patient who has chronic kidney disease is being directed to avoid ibuprofen due to the strain it puts on the kidneys. This is an example of which of the following? a) Side effect b) Adverse effect c) Contraindication d) Indication 9) Which of the following actions of pharmacokinetics is most impacted by age? a) Absorption b) Distribution c) Metabolism d) Excretion 10) Which of the following actions describes the medical assistant's role in confirming "the right medication," in terms of medication administration? a) Assessing the benefits and risks of a medication b) Stating the name of the medication, who ordered it, and the intended effect of the medication c) Informing the patient of the indication for the medication d) Evaluating the patient for effects 11) Albuterol (proventil HFA) is an example of which of the following medication classifications? a) Anticoagulant b) Bronchodilator c) Antiemetic d) Antipsychotic e) Antispasmatic f) Antihistamine 12) A patient calls in with a question about one of their medications but does not remember the name of the medication and states, "It's a small, oval-shaped pink pill." The patient's medical record indicates they are currently taking 10 medications. Which of the following actions should the assistant take? a) Consult the Physician's Desk Reference for clarification b) Instruct the patient to seek help from a family member or the pharmacy c) Ask the patient to bring the medication into the clinic to verify what it is d) Type the patient's description into an online search engine to determine the answer 13) Which of the following is the first step a patient who has stage I chronic kidney disease should take to adapt their diet? a) Limit sodium b) Decrease phosphorus intake c) Control potassium intake d) Avoid gluten products 14) Which of the following is an example of simple carbohydrate? a) Honey b) Vegetables c) Pasta d) Beans 15) Which of the following supplements is also a naturally occurring hormone in the brain that is related to sleep? a) Gingko biloba b) Willow bark c) Melatonin d) Black cohosh 16) Which of the following is a warning sign for anorexia and should be reported to a provider immediately? a) Weight loss of at least 15% b) Increased frequency of menstrual periods c) Buying and consuming large amounts of food d) Excessive exercising 17) Which of the following routes of medication administration is a parenteral route? a) Subcutaneously b) Orally c) Topically d) Vaginally 18) Which of the following forms of medication are delivered orally? a) Foams b) Mist c) Lozenges d) Powders 19) A pediatrician prescribes a medication for a 5-year-old child, with the dosage listed as "Xmg/kg/day, divided over 3 doses a day." Which of the following actions should the medical assistant take to determine how much medication the child should receive per dose? a) Measure and record the child's height b) Convert the child's weight to kilograms c) Multiply the daily dose by three d) Ask teh provider to clarify how much medication should be given in each dose 20) How often should medication allergies be discussed with a patient? a) Annually b) At every visit c) Every 3 years d) Each phone call, portal message, or encounter with the patient 21) A medical assistant is preparing a referral slip for a patient who reports symptoms of vertigo. The medical assistant should refer the patient to which of the following specialists? a) Otolaryngologist b) Anesthesiologist c) Neurologist d) Ophthalmologist 22) Which of the following duties is a medical assistant allowed to perform independently? a) Prescribe medication b) Record vital signs c) Give medical advice d) Provide medication samples 23) Which of the following providers specializes in the management and treatment of interstitial cystitis? a) Gastroenterology b) Endocrinology c) Urology d) Cardiology 24) Which of the following professionals specializes in evaluating mental illness, physical illness, and disability through analyzing patient health needs and providing health education to patients of all ages? a) Physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist b) Pediatrician c) Pathologist d) Preventive medicine specialist 25) Which of the following roles provides an opportunity to obtain certification or registration based on state regulations but does not require a license to secure employment within the health care industry? a) Medical assistant b) Physician assistant c) Pathologist d) Anesthesiologist 26) Which of the following health care delivery models emphasizes patient's involvement in organizing their own health care? a) Hospice b) Home health agency c) Accountable care organization (ACO) d) Patient-centered medical home (PCMH) 27) Which of the following types of providers is qualified to assess patients of all ages with a wide variety of acute to severe medical conditions? a) Internist b) Specialist c) Pediatrician d) Family practitioner 28) A patient experiencing a subluxation should be treated by which of the following alternative medicine practices? a) Acupuncture b) Chiropractic care c) Biofeedback d) Herbal medicine 29) Which of the following health care professionals is legally responsible for the outcomes of a medical assistant's duties and performance? a) RN b) Family practitioner c) Office manager d) Pharmacy technician 30) A provider requests that a patient see a specialist for hyperthyroidism. The assistant should expect to contact which of the following specialty clinics for this consultation? a) Gastroenterology b) Endocrinology c) Urology d) Cardiology

NHA Module 1: Foundational Knowledge and Basic Science Quiz

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