General Practice Flashcards
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A patient signs a form allowing the release of medical records to their insurance company. This is an example of:
Answer: Authorization for release of information
A signed release of records is specifically an authorization for release of protected health information under HIPAA.
Which of the following is a sign of anaphylaxis requiring immediate emergency action?
Answer: Throat swelling with difficulty breathing
Throat swelling (angioedema) with dyspnea indicates anaphylaxis — a life-threatening allergic reaction requiring epinephrine.
The normal adult respiratory rate range is:
Answer: 12–20 breaths/min
Normal adult respiratory rate (eupnea) is 12–20 breaths per minute.
A medical assistant accidentally sticks themselves with a used needle. The FIRST action should be to:
Answer: Wash the site with soap and water
Immediate washing with soap and water is the first response to a needlestick to reduce infection risk.
Which of the following is the correct needle gauge for an intradermal injection?
Answer: 25–27 gauge
Intradermal injections use a 25–27 gauge needle inserted at a 5–15° angle into the dermis.
A patient refuses a recommended treatment. The medical assistant should:
Answer: Document the refusal and inform the provider
Competent patients have the right to refuse treatment; the MA must document refusal and notify the provider.
The suffix '-ectomy' means:
Answer: Surgical removal
-Ectomy means surgical removal or excision (e.g., appendectomy = removal of the appendix).