AMT RMA Certification Study Guide with Complete Solution
An example of a "ball and socket" is the Correct Answer: Hip
The kidneys are located behind the Correct Answer: Peritoneum
During swallowing, the larnyx is covered by the Correct Answer: Epiglottis
The protein in epidermal cells that makes the skin relatively waterproof is Correct Answer:
Keratin
Where are the sublingual glands located? Correct Answer: Beneath mucous membrane
A nerve impulse is carried across a synapse by Correct Answer: Neurotransmitter
The gray matter on the surface of the cerebral hemispheres is called the Correct Answer:
Cerebral Cortex
What organ is located in the lymphatic System? Correct Answer: Spleen
The urinary bladder is located in the Correct Answer: Pelvic cavity
The outer layer of skin is called Correct Answer: Epidermis
The lining of the uterus is called the Correct Answer: Endometrium
The major function of the circulatory system is Correct Answer: Transportation
The site of fertilization is usually the Correct Answer: Fallopian tube
A medical assistant taking a pulse by listening to the heart is taking a Correct Answer: Apical
Pulse
When a muscle contracts, it becomes Correct Answer: Shorter and thicker
The hormone is responsible for ovulation is Correct Answer: LH
Night blindness may be by a deficiency of Correct Answer: Vitamin A
The vitamin produced by the normal flora of the colon in amounts sufficient to meet a persons
daily need, is vitamin Correct Answer: K
When gastric contents leaks into the abdominal cavity from perforation of the stomach it is
called: Correct Answer: Peritonitis
The largest glandular organ in the body is the Correct Answer: Liver
,Digestion DOES NOT involve which organ? Correct Answer: Spleen
Where do you find the pulse from the patients dorsalis pedis artery? Correct Answer: Top of
foot
The outermost of the pericardial membranes is the Correct Answer: Fibrous Pericardium
Muscles are attached to bones by Correct Answer: Tendons
The cavity within the kidney that collects urine is the Correct Answer: Renal Pelvis
The ventral cavity refers to the Correct Answer: Anterior body cavitites
The internal folds of the stomach are known as Correct Answer: Rugae
The left ventricle of the heart sends blood through which artery> Correct Answer: Aorta
Bilirubin specimens require what special preparation? Correct Answer: Protection from light
Which of the following constitutes 2%-4% of the WBC's Correct Answer: Eosinophils
The combing from "hist/o" means Correct Answer: Tissue
Which of the following is the most common eye condition associated with aging? Correct
Answer: Presbyopia
The medical term for inflammation of the liver is Correct Answer: Hepatitis
Which one of the following is water-soluble vitamin? Correct Answer: C
The surgical incision into the abdomen is Correct Answer: Laparotomy
The inflammation of the pancreas is Correct Answer: pancreatitis
Which of the following means pertaining to after meals? Correct Answer: Post-prandial
In patients progress note you see that the physician has used the term "necrosis" regarding a
lesion. The physician is referring to Correct Answer: Dead tissue
The combing from that means "red" is Correct Answer: Erythro
Encephalopathy is defined as Correct Answer: Any dysfunction of the brain
The prefix "ad" means Correct Answer: Add to
, The medical term for a toothache is Correct Answer: Dentalgia
The medical term for indigestion is Correct Answer: Dyspepsia
The abbreviation "QID" means Correct Answer: Four times a day
What term is best associated with cancer that has spread to other organs of the body? Correct
Answer: Metastasis
The term "myotomy" means incision into Correct Answer: Muscle
"Abnormal widening of the arterial wall that is weak and bulges", defines the term Correct
Answer: Aneurysm
The study of the stomach and the intestine is Correct Answer: Gastroenterology
Which of the following means a physician who specializes in the study of the anus and the
rectum? Correct Answer: Proctologist
A hernia of part of the rectum into the vagina is called Correct Answer: Rectocele
An accumulation of serous fluid in the peritoneal cavity is Correct Answer: Ascites
Which of the following is the correct spelling of the term meaning inflammation of the tonsils?
Correct Answer: Tonsillitis
Inflammation of the salivary gland is known as: Correct Answer: Sialadenitis
Which one of the following is a physician having a practice limited to the aging population?
Correct Answer: Gerontologist
"Ostomy" is a Correct Answer: Suffix
The abbreviation for "prescription" is Correct Answer: Rx
The law requires that which of the following be reported to the appropriate authorities? Correct
Answer: Suspected child abuse
The purpose of the Good Samaritan Act is to protect healthcare providers rendering First Aid
from Correct Answer: Civil and criminal Liability
An example of medical assistant illegally practicing medicine is Correct Answer: Giving advice
on a patient condition
An example of a "ball and socket" is the Correct Answer: Hip
The kidneys are located behind the Correct Answer: Peritoneum
During swallowing, the larnyx is covered by the Correct Answer: Epiglottis
The protein in epidermal cells that makes the skin relatively waterproof is Correct Answer:
Keratin
Where are the sublingual glands located? Correct Answer: Beneath mucous membrane
A nerve impulse is carried across a synapse by Correct Answer: Neurotransmitter
The gray matter on the surface of the cerebral hemispheres is called the Correct Answer:
Cerebral Cortex
What organ is located in the lymphatic System? Correct Answer: Spleen
The urinary bladder is located in the Correct Answer: Pelvic cavity
The outer layer of skin is called Correct Answer: Epidermis
The lining of the uterus is called the Correct Answer: Endometrium
The major function of the circulatory system is Correct Answer: Transportation
The site of fertilization is usually the Correct Answer: Fallopian tube
A medical assistant taking a pulse by listening to the heart is taking a Correct Answer: Apical
Pulse
When a muscle contracts, it becomes Correct Answer: Shorter and thicker
The hormone is responsible for ovulation is Correct Answer: LH
Night blindness may be by a deficiency of Correct Answer: Vitamin A
The vitamin produced by the normal flora of the colon in amounts sufficient to meet a persons
daily need, is vitamin Correct Answer: K
When gastric contents leaks into the abdominal cavity from perforation of the stomach it is
called: Correct Answer: Peritonitis
The largest glandular organ in the body is the Correct Answer: Liver
,Digestion DOES NOT involve which organ? Correct Answer: Spleen
Where do you find the pulse from the patients dorsalis pedis artery? Correct Answer: Top of
foot
The outermost of the pericardial membranes is the Correct Answer: Fibrous Pericardium
Muscles are attached to bones by Correct Answer: Tendons
The cavity within the kidney that collects urine is the Correct Answer: Renal Pelvis
The ventral cavity refers to the Correct Answer: Anterior body cavitites
The internal folds of the stomach are known as Correct Answer: Rugae
The left ventricle of the heart sends blood through which artery> Correct Answer: Aorta
Bilirubin specimens require what special preparation? Correct Answer: Protection from light
Which of the following constitutes 2%-4% of the WBC's Correct Answer: Eosinophils
The combing from "hist/o" means Correct Answer: Tissue
Which of the following is the most common eye condition associated with aging? Correct
Answer: Presbyopia
The medical term for inflammation of the liver is Correct Answer: Hepatitis
Which one of the following is water-soluble vitamin? Correct Answer: C
The surgical incision into the abdomen is Correct Answer: Laparotomy
The inflammation of the pancreas is Correct Answer: pancreatitis
Which of the following means pertaining to after meals? Correct Answer: Post-prandial
In patients progress note you see that the physician has used the term "necrosis" regarding a
lesion. The physician is referring to Correct Answer: Dead tissue
The combing from that means "red" is Correct Answer: Erythro
Encephalopathy is defined as Correct Answer: Any dysfunction of the brain
The prefix "ad" means Correct Answer: Add to
, The medical term for a toothache is Correct Answer: Dentalgia
The medical term for indigestion is Correct Answer: Dyspepsia
The abbreviation "QID" means Correct Answer: Four times a day
What term is best associated with cancer that has spread to other organs of the body? Correct
Answer: Metastasis
The term "myotomy" means incision into Correct Answer: Muscle
"Abnormal widening of the arterial wall that is weak and bulges", defines the term Correct
Answer: Aneurysm
The study of the stomach and the intestine is Correct Answer: Gastroenterology
Which of the following means a physician who specializes in the study of the anus and the
rectum? Correct Answer: Proctologist
A hernia of part of the rectum into the vagina is called Correct Answer: Rectocele
An accumulation of serous fluid in the peritoneal cavity is Correct Answer: Ascites
Which of the following is the correct spelling of the term meaning inflammation of the tonsils?
Correct Answer: Tonsillitis
Inflammation of the salivary gland is known as: Correct Answer: Sialadenitis
Which one of the following is a physician having a practice limited to the aging population?
Correct Answer: Gerontologist
"Ostomy" is a Correct Answer: Suffix
The abbreviation for "prescription" is Correct Answer: Rx
The law requires that which of the following be reported to the appropriate authorities? Correct
Answer: Suspected child abuse
The purpose of the Good Samaritan Act is to protect healthcare providers rendering First Aid
from Correct Answer: Civil and criminal Liability
An example of medical assistant illegally practicing medicine is Correct Answer: Giving advice
on a patient condition
