AMCA-MAC Exam Study Guide

AMCA-MAC Exam Study Guide What drug enhances the effect of another drug: Ans- synergistic The normal volume of urine produced by an adult in 24 hour period generally does not exceed: Ans2000mL A 24 hour specimen would be an example of a: Ans- Time Specimen What is the name of the law that protects health care workers who give aid during the time of an accident: Ans- Good Samaritan Law All pathogens are Ans- microbes that can cause disease Two employees discussing a patient diagnosis on a hospital elevator with other people present is a violation of Ans- Patient Confidentiality When using a No.10 envelop, where should the address be placed Ans- 10 lines down from the top and 2 inches from the left edge of the envelope cellular respiration Ans- mitochondria Somatic tremor is the result of Ans- muscle movement There are two types of civil actions against healthcare providers for injuries resulting from health care. The first one is lack of informed and the second one is Ans- Violation of continued care plan A patients weight should be listed in the patients chart nearest Ans- 1/4 pound Co insurance is calculated based on Ans- percentage of a charge Collection devices used in skin punctures are called Ans- Capillary tubes Which of the following is correct regarding contact transmission Ans- It involves contaminated instruments,needles, or contaminated hands that are not washed Which of the following blood pressure reading would be considered stage 1 Ans- 148/96 Which of the following procedures can be performed by a medical assistant Ans- Intramuscular injection MSDS information includes Ans- a table of the chemical elements A baby's pulse and respirations are Ans- faster than an adults A patient is having a seizure. Which of the following is most appropriate step for the medical assistant to take to protect the patient Ans- Loosen clothing around the patients neck What is the best location to check the pulse of an adult who is unconscious and not breathing? Ans- At the carotid artery of the neck Asprin and acetaminophen are examples of Ans- Analgesics and antipyretics Mr.Matthews called the office to get the test results for his wife Martha. What should the medical assistant do Ans- Check the medical record to see if Mr.Matthews is authorized to have this information on Mrs.Matthews HIPPA form, if so then release the information. A round, raised skin lesion with itching is a positive sign of a reaction to allergic testing is a Ans- Wheal When a person stays in the same position all the time,pressure causes the skin to Ans- Weaken and become necrotic SOAP is an acronym for Ans- subjective, objective, assessment, plan What is the process used to wash and remove blood and tissue from medical instruments called AnsSanitization Dr.Jones and Dr.Brown decide to share a practice together, they share patients,expenses,profit and assests. which type of medical practice is this? Ans- Group Practice Every prescription for a controlled substance requires the physicians signature and a __________ number Ans- DEA Which of the following drug administration routes is the most appropriate for a patient who has nausea and vomiting Ans- Rectal A normal resting heart rate for a average adult is Ans- 60-100 bpm The national health insurance plan for americans age 65 and older is Ans- Medicare A patient came into the doctors office with chest pain and shortness of breath. Which position is the best to help him/her breath better Ans- Fowlers A structure that is composed of two or more tissue types is called a/an Ans- organ Which mode of infection transmission occurs from touching contaminated bed linens? Ans- indirect contact A monitor that a patient wears for 24 hours is called a(n): Ans- holter This unit in the hospital is run by physicians and experts in the field of musculoskeletal disorders of bones,joints,ligaments and tendons. Ans- Rheumatology Which of the following is the most common means of transmitting pathogens Ans- touching The functional unit of the kidney is the Ans- nephron What drug prevents the action of another drug or chemical Ans- Antagonist complete destruction of all forms of microbial life Ans- sterilization A patient has a possible corneal abrasion and needs a referal. Which specialty is a physician that deals with eye injury and disease Ans- Opthalmologist Demerol 75 mg, IM every 4 hours, as needed for severe pain, is what type of medication order? AnsPRN Which of the following precautions require special air handling and ventilation Ans- Airborne precaution A fluctuating fever that return to or below baseline then increase again is Ans- Intermittent A blood culture and sensitivity (C&S) test is the most likely performed in which division of the clinical laboratory Ans- Microbiology When the body has had adequate rest and no food for at least 12 hours, it is said to be in Ans- Basal State Hormone tested in a pregnancy test Ans- human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) Which of the following is not true regarding HIPPA laws Ans- Few boundaries are set on the use and release of health records The physician prescribes a buccal medication. The medical assistant should instruction the patient to Ans- Place the medication between the lower teeth and cheek A murmur is an abnormal sound that may indicate Ans- valvular heart disease When a blood pressure cuff is deflated, the first tapping sound is the ____ pressure Ans- Systolic Which agency regulates the Controlled Substances Act Ans- DE