AMCA MEDICAL ASSISTANT EXAM|UPDATED
QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS
Revealing information about patients without consent unless otherwise required to by law is called: -
Correct answer-Breach of confidentiality
The federal government sponsors a healthcare insurance for those specifically over the age of 65 called:
- Correct answer-Medicaid
Demerol 75 mg, IM every 4 hours, as needed for severe pain, is what type of medication order? - Correct
answer-PRN
This unit in the hospital is run by the physicians and experts in the field of musculoskeletal disorders of
the bones, joints, ligaments and tendons. Identify this department. - Correct answer-Rheumatology
MSDS information includes: - Correct answer-General and emergency information
The physician prescribes a buccal medication. The medical assistant should instruct the patient to: -
Correct answer-Place the medication between the lower teeth and cheek
All pathogens are: - Correct answer-Microbes that can cause disease
,Choose the most appropriate way for all employees to understand their role regarding emergencies? -
Correct answer-The office should have a written plan of response for all employees to follow
Which of the following is the foundation for developing good listening skills?
A) sitting within someone's personal space
B) Paraphrasing
c) Moderate and clear vocal tone
D) Taking notes - Correct answer-Paraphrasing
What is the term for an injury to another person as a result of failure to act when duty is indicated?
A) Feasance
B) Malfeasance
c) Misfeasance
D) Nonfeasance - Correct answer-Nonfeasance
Nonfeasance is considered malpractice. Feasance means doing an act or performing a duty.
Nonfeasance is the failure to act when duty is indicated and that failure results in injury to another.
In order to have the best therapeutic communication, what should the medical assistant do?
A) Accept each patient's particular attributes
B) Overlook educational differences
C) Ignore language barriers
D) Use local area street slang to address the patient - Correct answer-Accept each patient's particular
attributes
Which of the following actions is a roadblock to therapeutic communication?
A) asking closed-ended questions
B)Giving advice
c) Taking notes
,D) Paraphrasing - Correct answer-Taking notes
You are working as the medical intake at an urgent care center. At 9AM, 3 individuals arrive as walk-ins
with various illnesses; you need to decide who will be seen first. What process will you use to determine
the order in which the patients will be seen? - Correct answer-Triage
You must schedule a patient for a mammogram. What special instructions will you provide to the
patient for this radiographic examination? - Correct answer-Inform the patient to not wear deodorant,
lotion or powder
Co-insurace is calculated based on a: - Correct answer-Percentage of charge
Muscles that act on the knee joint exhibit two actions: - Correct answer-Flexion and extension
A structure that composed of two or more tissue types is called a/an: - Correct answer-Organ
The part of the heart that pumps oxygenated blood out of the heart to the body is called: - Correct
answer-Left ventricle
The smallest structural unit of the nervous system is the: - Correct answer-Neuron
A patient came into the doctor's office with chest pain and shortness of breath. Which position is best to
help him breathe better? - Correct answer-Fowler's
The primary function of the nervous system is: - Correct answer-To detect changes in the internal and
external environment and respond appropriately
, Mr. Smith is suffering from an enlargement of the bones in the entire skull as well as in the hands and
feet, in addition to thickening of the site. Which of the following conditions is Mr.Smith suffering from? -
Correct answer-Acromegaly
The functional unit of the kidney is the: - Correct answer-Nephron
Which type of gloves can be decontaminated and reused if they show no signs of deterioration after
use? - Correct answer-Utility
The Latin term " res ipsa loquitur" means the thing speaks for itself. What is this in reference to? -
Correct answer-Negligence
Dr. Jones and Dr. Brown decided to share a practice. Together, they share patients, expenses, profits,
and assets. Which type of medical practice is this? - Correct answer-Partnership
A provider withdraws from the care of a patient without reasonable notice of discharge. This
considered: - Correct answer-Abandonment
Which agency regulates the Controlled Substance Act? - Correct answer-DEA
Defamation through spoken statements is known as: - Correct answer-Slander
An optional health benefits program offered to persons signing up for Social Security benefits is: -
Correct answer-Medicare Part A
Which of the following is not true regarding HIPAA laws? - Correct answer-A) Patients have more control
over their medical records B) FEW BOUNDARIES ARE SET ON THE USE AND RELEASE OF HEALTH
RECORDS C) Patients can make informed choices regarding how their personal health information is
used D) Violators and held accountable if patient privacy rights are compromised
PHI stands for: - Correct answer-Protected Health Information
QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS
Revealing information about patients without consent unless otherwise required to by law is called: -
Correct answer-Breach of confidentiality
The federal government sponsors a healthcare insurance for those specifically over the age of 65 called:
- Correct answer-Medicaid
Demerol 75 mg, IM every 4 hours, as needed for severe pain, is what type of medication order? - Correct
answer-PRN
This unit in the hospital is run by the physicians and experts in the field of musculoskeletal disorders of
the bones, joints, ligaments and tendons. Identify this department. - Correct answer-Rheumatology
MSDS information includes: - Correct answer-General and emergency information
The physician prescribes a buccal medication. The medical assistant should instruct the patient to: -
Correct answer-Place the medication between the lower teeth and cheek
All pathogens are: - Correct answer-Microbes that can cause disease
,Choose the most appropriate way for all employees to understand their role regarding emergencies? -
Correct answer-The office should have a written plan of response for all employees to follow
Which of the following is the foundation for developing good listening skills?
A) sitting within someone's personal space
B) Paraphrasing
c) Moderate and clear vocal tone
D) Taking notes - Correct answer-Paraphrasing
What is the term for an injury to another person as a result of failure to act when duty is indicated?
A) Feasance
B) Malfeasance
c) Misfeasance
D) Nonfeasance - Correct answer-Nonfeasance
Nonfeasance is considered malpractice. Feasance means doing an act or performing a duty.
Nonfeasance is the failure to act when duty is indicated and that failure results in injury to another.
In order to have the best therapeutic communication, what should the medical assistant do?
A) Accept each patient's particular attributes
B) Overlook educational differences
C) Ignore language barriers
D) Use local area street slang to address the patient - Correct answer-Accept each patient's particular
attributes
Which of the following actions is a roadblock to therapeutic communication?
A) asking closed-ended questions
B)Giving advice
c) Taking notes
,D) Paraphrasing - Correct answer-Taking notes
You are working as the medical intake at an urgent care center. At 9AM, 3 individuals arrive as walk-ins
with various illnesses; you need to decide who will be seen first. What process will you use to determine
the order in which the patients will be seen? - Correct answer-Triage
You must schedule a patient for a mammogram. What special instructions will you provide to the
patient for this radiographic examination? - Correct answer-Inform the patient to not wear deodorant,
lotion or powder
Co-insurace is calculated based on a: - Correct answer-Percentage of charge
Muscles that act on the knee joint exhibit two actions: - Correct answer-Flexion and extension
A structure that composed of two or more tissue types is called a/an: - Correct answer-Organ
The part of the heart that pumps oxygenated blood out of the heart to the body is called: - Correct
answer-Left ventricle
The smallest structural unit of the nervous system is the: - Correct answer-Neuron
A patient came into the doctor's office with chest pain and shortness of breath. Which position is best to
help him breathe better? - Correct answer-Fowler's
The primary function of the nervous system is: - Correct answer-To detect changes in the internal and
external environment and respond appropriately
, Mr. Smith is suffering from an enlargement of the bones in the entire skull as well as in the hands and
feet, in addition to thickening of the site. Which of the following conditions is Mr.Smith suffering from? -
Correct answer-Acromegaly
The functional unit of the kidney is the: - Correct answer-Nephron
Which type of gloves can be decontaminated and reused if they show no signs of deterioration after
use? - Correct answer-Utility
The Latin term " res ipsa loquitur" means the thing speaks for itself. What is this in reference to? -
Correct answer-Negligence
Dr. Jones and Dr. Brown decided to share a practice. Together, they share patients, expenses, profits,
and assets. Which type of medical practice is this? - Correct answer-Partnership
A provider withdraws from the care of a patient without reasonable notice of discharge. This
considered: - Correct answer-Abandonment
Which agency regulates the Controlled Substance Act? - Correct answer-DEA
Defamation through spoken statements is known as: - Correct answer-Slander
An optional health benefits program offered to persons signing up for Social Security benefits is: -
Correct answer-Medicare Part A
Which of the following is not true regarding HIPAA laws? - Correct answer-A) Patients have more control
over their medical records B) FEW BOUNDARIES ARE SET ON THE USE AND RELEASE OF HEALTH
RECORDS C) Patients can make informed choices regarding how their personal health information is
used D) Violators and held accountable if patient privacy rights are compromised
PHI stands for: - Correct answer-Protected Health Information
