NRCMA Patient Intake 4

Question 1

A new patient hands the medical assistant their insurance card. The medical assistant should:

Accepted Answer

Make a copy or scan both sides of the card and attach it to the patient's record

Answer

Scanning or copying both sides of the insurance card ensures all policy details, group numbers, and contact information are captured accurately.

Question 2

When using the OPQRST method to assess a patient's pain during intake, 'R' stands for:

Accepted Answer

Radiation — whether the pain spreads to another location

Answer

In OPQRST, R stands for Radiation, which describes whether the pain spreads to other areas of the body.

Question 3

A patient with a known latex allergy is being brought back for intake. The medical assistant should FIRST:

Accepted Answer

Alert the care team and ensure latex-free supplies are used throughout the encounter

Answer

Latex allergies can be life-threatening; immediate notification of the care team and use of latex-free supplies is mandatory.

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of a subjective finding documented during patient intake?

Accepted Answer

The patient reports a headache rating 7/10 for the past two days

Answer

Subjective data is what the patient reports; a self-rated headache is subjective, while measured vital signs are objective.

Question 5

A patient refuses to answer questions about substance use during intake. The medical assistant should:

Accepted Answer

Respect the refusal, document that the patient declined to answer, and inform the provider

Answer

Patients have the right to decline answering; the refusal should be documented so the provider is aware of the incomplete history.

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