RMA AMT Practice Exam (210 Questions)
The abbreviation for "prescription" is Rx
a. Fx
b. Bx
c. Rx
d. Tx
The abbreviation "QID" means four times per day
a. every day
b. two times per day
c. three times per day
d. four times per day
"Abnormal widening of the arterial wall that is weak and aneurysm
bulges", defines the term
a. embolism
b. phlebitis
c. aneurysm
d. arteriosclerosis
After putting gloves on, what should be done to assist a Apply direct pressure to the site
bleeding victim?
a.Apply direct pressure to the site
b.Wash the area and apply antibiotic ointment
c.Apply indirect pressure to the site
d.Check the wound for objects to remove
The angle for a subcutaneous injection is 45 degrees
a.15 degrees.
b.25 degrees.
c.45 degrees.
d.90 degrees.
An approach of sensitivity to the individual needs and reactions empathy.
of patients begins from the initial contact with the medical
receptionist to the conclusion of the patient's treatment. This
approach is known as
a.sympathy.
b.sarcasm.
c.empathy.
d.malediction.
The appropriate first response to a syncope episode is to place the patient supine with legs elevated.
a.place the patient supine with legs elevated.
b.assist the patient into a sitting position.
c.offer sips of cold water to the patient.
d.call "911"
Approximately 60% of the plasma proteins are formed by albumins
a. albumins
b. platelets
c. plasma
d. basophils
At what point does systolic pressure occur? During ventricular contraction
a. During ventricular relaxation
b. During ventricular contraction
c. During contraction of the atria
d. During relaxation of the atria
The average pulse for an adult at rest is in the range of 60-80 beats per minute.
a.20-40 beats per minute.
b.40-55 beats per minute.
c.60-80 beats per minute.
d.100-110 beats per minute.
The axial skeleton consists of ___ bones? 80
a. 206
b. 200
c. 126
d. 80
The basic EKG has how many leads? 12
a.6
b.8
c.10
d.12
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, RMA AMT Practice Exam (210 Questions)
The body part that matches with the popliteal artery is the leg
a. feet
b. leg
c. groin
d. neck
Choose the abbreviation that means four times a day. QID
a. QOD
b. QID
c. QD
d. HS
Claims for Medicaid patients enrolled in a managed care plan Capitated
are paid according to what fee schedule?
a.PPO
b.Medicaid
c.Medicare
d.Capitated
The cleansing process used to remove debris such as blood, sanitation.
tissue, and other body fluids from medical instruments or
equipment is called
a.asepsis.
b.disinfection.
c.sanitation.
d.sterilization.
The combining form that means "red" is erythro
Select one:
a.xantho
b.leuko
c.erythro
d.melano
The Committee on Medicolegal Problems of the American Defamation
Medical Association (AMA) has determined that patients must
present evidence of four elements before negligence has been
proven. Which of the following is NOT one of the four
elements of negligence?
a.Duty
b.Defamation
c.Direct cause
d.Damages
A compilation or average of physician fees over a given period fee profile.
is know as
a.fee profile.
b.a fee schedule.
c.posting.
d.a cycle schedule.
The correct site for an adult IM injection is the gluteus medius.
a.gluteus medius.
b.gluteus minmus.
c.gluteus maximus.
d.gastrocnemius
The cost to a physician for the services of a collection agency is a percentage of each amount collected.
usually
a.a flat monthly fee.
b.a percentage of each amount collected.
c.a flat fee per account collected.
d.the full amount collected.
A deficiency of vitamin b12 leads to which type of anemia? Pernicious
a. Sickle cell
b. Hemolytic
c. Pernicious
d. Hemorrhagic
The destruction of all microorganisms is known as sterilization.
a.disinfection.
b.sanitization.
c.Universal Precaution.
d.sterilization.
Digestion DOES NOT involve which organ? Spleen
a. Tongue
b. Spleen
c. Large intestine
d. Liver
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, RMA AMT Practice Exam (210 Questions)
A discussion involving the physician providing the patient or Informed consent
the patient's legal representative with a deeper understanding of
the patient's condition, a full explanation of the plan for
treatment, and enough information to decide whether the
patient will undergo the treatment or seek an alternative is
called what type of consent?
a.Implied consent
b.Informed consent
c.Reasonable consent
d.Contributory consent
A doughnut-shaped gland that encircles the urethra is the prostate gland
a. urinary bladder
b. buldbourethral glands
c. prostate gland
d. none of the above
Dr. Martin agrees to perform an appendectomy on Mrs. O'Hara. ghost surgery
Mrs. O'Hara has received anesthesia and is prepped for surgery.
Dr. Martin is double-booked so he allows the Chief Resident,
Dr. Thompson, to perform Mrs. O'Hara's appendectomy. The
practice of substituting another surgeon without the patient's
consent is the unethical situation known as
a.surgical fee splitting.
b.contingent surgery.
c.ghost surgery.
d.surgical professional courtesy.
A drug used to relieve pain is an analgesic
a.antidote.
b.antibiotic.
c.analgesic.
d.antidepressant.
Electrosurgery is used for removal of benign skin lesions.
a.removal of benign skin lesions.
b.freezing tissue
c.aspirating tissues or cells.
d.laser a targeted area.
Encephalopathy is defined as any dysfunction of the brain
a. swelling of the brain
b. deterioration of the brain
c. inflammation of the brain
d. any dysfunction of the brain
An example of a "ball and socket" joint is the hip
a. knee
b. elbow
c. hip
d. ankle
An example of a medical assistant illegally practicing medicine giving advice on a patient condidtion
is
a. interviewing a patient
b. giving advice on a patient condition
c. scheduling a patient appointment
d. taking vital signs
Excessive squeezing around a capillary puncture site will cause dilution of the sample with tissue fluid.
a.dilution of the sample with tissue fluid.
b.permanent nerve damage.
c.excessive bleeding.
d.the site to become cyanotic.
Expenses that will most likely be included in the capital budget medical equipment.
for a medical facility are
a.medical equipment.
b.rent or mortgage.
c.salaries.
d.office supplies.
The first step in controlling bleeding is direct pressure.
a.elevation.
b.tourniquet.
c.direct pressure.
d.pressure points.
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The abbreviation for "prescription" is Rx
a. Fx
b. Bx
c. Rx
d. Tx
The abbreviation "QID" means four times per day
a. every day
b. two times per day
c. three times per day
d. four times per day
"Abnormal widening of the arterial wall that is weak and aneurysm
bulges", defines the term
a. embolism
b. phlebitis
c. aneurysm
d. arteriosclerosis
After putting gloves on, what should be done to assist a Apply direct pressure to the site
bleeding victim?
a.Apply direct pressure to the site
b.Wash the area and apply antibiotic ointment
c.Apply indirect pressure to the site
d.Check the wound for objects to remove
The angle for a subcutaneous injection is 45 degrees
a.15 degrees.
b.25 degrees.
c.45 degrees.
d.90 degrees.
An approach of sensitivity to the individual needs and reactions empathy.
of patients begins from the initial contact with the medical
receptionist to the conclusion of the patient's treatment. This
approach is known as
a.sympathy.
b.sarcasm.
c.empathy.
d.malediction.
The appropriate first response to a syncope episode is to place the patient supine with legs elevated.
a.place the patient supine with legs elevated.
b.assist the patient into a sitting position.
c.offer sips of cold water to the patient.
d.call "911"
Approximately 60% of the plasma proteins are formed by albumins
a. albumins
b. platelets
c. plasma
d. basophils
At what point does systolic pressure occur? During ventricular contraction
a. During ventricular relaxation
b. During ventricular contraction
c. During contraction of the atria
d. During relaxation of the atria
The average pulse for an adult at rest is in the range of 60-80 beats per minute.
a.20-40 beats per minute.
b.40-55 beats per minute.
c.60-80 beats per minute.
d.100-110 beats per minute.
The axial skeleton consists of ___ bones? 80
a. 206
b. 200
c. 126
d. 80
The basic EKG has how many leads? 12
a.6
b.8
c.10
d.12
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, RMA AMT Practice Exam (210 Questions)
The body part that matches with the popliteal artery is the leg
a. feet
b. leg
c. groin
d. neck
Choose the abbreviation that means four times a day. QID
a. QOD
b. QID
c. QD
d. HS
Claims for Medicaid patients enrolled in a managed care plan Capitated
are paid according to what fee schedule?
a.PPO
b.Medicaid
c.Medicare
d.Capitated
The cleansing process used to remove debris such as blood, sanitation.
tissue, and other body fluids from medical instruments or
equipment is called
a.asepsis.
b.disinfection.
c.sanitation.
d.sterilization.
The combining form that means "red" is erythro
Select one:
a.xantho
b.leuko
c.erythro
d.melano
The Committee on Medicolegal Problems of the American Defamation
Medical Association (AMA) has determined that patients must
present evidence of four elements before negligence has been
proven. Which of the following is NOT one of the four
elements of negligence?
a.Duty
b.Defamation
c.Direct cause
d.Damages
A compilation or average of physician fees over a given period fee profile.
is know as
a.fee profile.
b.a fee schedule.
c.posting.
d.a cycle schedule.
The correct site for an adult IM injection is the gluteus medius.
a.gluteus medius.
b.gluteus minmus.
c.gluteus maximus.
d.gastrocnemius
The cost to a physician for the services of a collection agency is a percentage of each amount collected.
usually
a.a flat monthly fee.
b.a percentage of each amount collected.
c.a flat fee per account collected.
d.the full amount collected.
A deficiency of vitamin b12 leads to which type of anemia? Pernicious
a. Sickle cell
b. Hemolytic
c. Pernicious
d. Hemorrhagic
The destruction of all microorganisms is known as sterilization.
a.disinfection.
b.sanitization.
c.Universal Precaution.
d.sterilization.
Digestion DOES NOT involve which organ? Spleen
a. Tongue
b. Spleen
c. Large intestine
d. Liver
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, RMA AMT Practice Exam (210 Questions)
A discussion involving the physician providing the patient or Informed consent
the patient's legal representative with a deeper understanding of
the patient's condition, a full explanation of the plan for
treatment, and enough information to decide whether the
patient will undergo the treatment or seek an alternative is
called what type of consent?
a.Implied consent
b.Informed consent
c.Reasonable consent
d.Contributory consent
A doughnut-shaped gland that encircles the urethra is the prostate gland
a. urinary bladder
b. buldbourethral glands
c. prostate gland
d. none of the above
Dr. Martin agrees to perform an appendectomy on Mrs. O'Hara. ghost surgery
Mrs. O'Hara has received anesthesia and is prepped for surgery.
Dr. Martin is double-booked so he allows the Chief Resident,
Dr. Thompson, to perform Mrs. O'Hara's appendectomy. The
practice of substituting another surgeon without the patient's
consent is the unethical situation known as
a.surgical fee splitting.
b.contingent surgery.
c.ghost surgery.
d.surgical professional courtesy.
A drug used to relieve pain is an analgesic
a.antidote.
b.antibiotic.
c.analgesic.
d.antidepressant.
Electrosurgery is used for removal of benign skin lesions.
a.removal of benign skin lesions.
b.freezing tissue
c.aspirating tissues or cells.
d.laser a targeted area.
Encephalopathy is defined as any dysfunction of the brain
a. swelling of the brain
b. deterioration of the brain
c. inflammation of the brain
d. any dysfunction of the brain
An example of a "ball and socket" joint is the hip
a. knee
b. elbow
c. hip
d. ankle
An example of a medical assistant illegally practicing medicine giving advice on a patient condidtion
is
a. interviewing a patient
b. giving advice on a patient condition
c. scheduling a patient appointment
d. taking vital signs
Excessive squeezing around a capillary puncture site will cause dilution of the sample with tissue fluid.
a.dilution of the sample with tissue fluid.
b.permanent nerve damage.
c.excessive bleeding.
d.the site to become cyanotic.
Expenses that will most likely be included in the capital budget medical equipment.
for a medical facility are
a.medical equipment.
b.rent or mortgage.
c.salaries.
d.office supplies.
The first step in controlling bleeding is direct pressure.
a.elevation.
b.tourniquet.
c.direct pressure.
d.pressure points.
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