Page 20 - ractice Exam Questions and rationales

A. arthrocentesis

B. arthroscopy

C. arthrodesis

D. arthrogram

Your response:
arthrocentesis
Correct response:
arthrocentesis
Rationale: Synovial fluid aspiration may be performed diagnostically (to identify cause) or
therapeutically (for pain/swelling relief). Arthro= pertaining to the joint, centesis= act of
puncturing into a body part or cavity (to remove fluid), scopy= examining or viewing, desis=
binding or immobilization, and gram= a written record or drawing.
The medical assistant receives a call from an attorney requesting information about an
established patient’s operative report. Which of the following actions is required prior to
fulfilling the request?

A. Call the patient to request verbal consent.

B. Check the patient’s file for authorization of release of information listing the name of the
attorney.

C. Ask for the name and number of the attorney and return the call to confirm the identity
of the caller.

D. Refer the call to be handled by the physician directly to prevent liability.

Your response:
Refer the call to be handled by the physician directly to prevent liability.
Correct response:
Check the patient’s file for authorization of release of information listing the name of the
attorney.
Rationale: Written authorization is required for release of protected health information. Before
releasing any information, it is important to check the patient’s file for authorization of release
of information listing the name of the attorney. If the attorney is indeed listed on the signed
release authorization (verbal consent is not acceptable), it would then be necessary to confirm
the identification of the caller. Once identification is confirmed, information could be given
according to health care provider policy.
A 6-month-old child is at the clinic for their well-child visit and routine vaccines. Which of the
following is the preferred site for an intramuscular injection on this patient?