CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT
PRACTICE ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
ALREADY GRADED A+.
o Reduction in cardiac output is known as - cardiogenic shock.
Hypotension is the pressure of the blood against the arteries and
veins.
Bioterrorism is specifically monitored by the - CDC.
The Drug Enforcement Administration monitors controlled
substances.
A control sample is best described as a(n)
sample with a known value.
This is the best description. In a controlled experiment, an experimental sample is compared against a
control sample, which is practically identical to - the experimental sample except for the one aspect
whose effect is being tested (the
independent variable). The controlled sample is known.
EDTA is an anticoagulant used in collection tubes with which color top? - lavender
,A lavendertop
tube contains EDTA and is used for CBC, WBC
differential, and platelet counts.
The normal range for total cholesterol in adults is - less than 200.
These are the normal ranges for hemoglobin (hgb).
An ASO blood test is used to detect - Group A streptococci.
A blood urea nitrogen (BUN) test is used to detect kidney function.
The primary condition for which the patient is receiving care or treatment is
the diagnosis.
The primary condition for which the patient is receiving care or
treatment is the diagnosis. Typically, a person with abnormal symptoms will consult a doctor,
who will then obtain a history of the patient's illness and examine him or her for signs of - disease. The
doctor will determine likely diagnoses. In many cases, he or she will conduct
more testing to confirm or clarify the diagnosis before providing treatment.
Which of the following is NOT a term for the description of the illness given by the patient? - prognosis
This is related to the reason(s) a patient gives for seeking medical
care.
, When establishing scheduling guidelines, which of the following should be considered first? - physician
preferences
The physician's preference is considered first in scheduling.
According to the rules of sourceoriented
record keeping, forms, notes, and memos should be
kept in which order? - . reverse chronological
Chronological order is the reverse of how the chart should be
arranged.
Checking a letter for errors prior to sending it is known as - proofreading.
The medical assistant must proofread any document for errors
prior to sending it.
Which of the following displays information that is currently active? - monitor
A monitor displays current data.
A small portable device used for backing up data is known as a - flash drive.
A flash drive, also known as a thumb drive, is a small device used
for backing up data.
, Computer peripherals include the following EXCEPT the - keyboard.
A bar code reader is used in some offices to identify patient files.
The pointer that appears on the computer screen to indicate where the next letter or character
will appear is known as the - cursor.
The cursor displays where the next letter or character will appear
on the screen.
A form that is a request for supplies is called a(n) - request form.
A request form is used to obtain supplies.
The person responsible for paying the bill is known as the - guarantor.
The payee is the person who is paid by the guarantor.
Payment for rent is known as - overhead.
Accounts receivable are monies owed to the practice.
A patient who is unable to pay his or her medical bills may file for which type of bankruptcy? - Chapter
7
All nonexempt patient assets are sold and the proceeds distributed
to creditors.
PRACTICE ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
ALREADY GRADED A+.
o Reduction in cardiac output is known as - cardiogenic shock.
Hypotension is the pressure of the blood against the arteries and
veins.
Bioterrorism is specifically monitored by the - CDC.
The Drug Enforcement Administration monitors controlled
substances.
A control sample is best described as a(n)
sample with a known value.
This is the best description. In a controlled experiment, an experimental sample is compared against a
control sample, which is practically identical to - the experimental sample except for the one aspect
whose effect is being tested (the
independent variable). The controlled sample is known.
EDTA is an anticoagulant used in collection tubes with which color top? - lavender
,A lavendertop
tube contains EDTA and is used for CBC, WBC
differential, and platelet counts.
The normal range for total cholesterol in adults is - less than 200.
These are the normal ranges for hemoglobin (hgb).
An ASO blood test is used to detect - Group A streptococci.
A blood urea nitrogen (BUN) test is used to detect kidney function.
The primary condition for which the patient is receiving care or treatment is
the diagnosis.
The primary condition for which the patient is receiving care or
treatment is the diagnosis. Typically, a person with abnormal symptoms will consult a doctor,
who will then obtain a history of the patient's illness and examine him or her for signs of - disease. The
doctor will determine likely diagnoses. In many cases, he or she will conduct
more testing to confirm or clarify the diagnosis before providing treatment.
Which of the following is NOT a term for the description of the illness given by the patient? - prognosis
This is related to the reason(s) a patient gives for seeking medical
care.
, When establishing scheduling guidelines, which of the following should be considered first? - physician
preferences
The physician's preference is considered first in scheduling.
According to the rules of sourceoriented
record keeping, forms, notes, and memos should be
kept in which order? - . reverse chronological
Chronological order is the reverse of how the chart should be
arranged.
Checking a letter for errors prior to sending it is known as - proofreading.
The medical assistant must proofread any document for errors
prior to sending it.
Which of the following displays information that is currently active? - monitor
A monitor displays current data.
A small portable device used for backing up data is known as a - flash drive.
A flash drive, also known as a thumb drive, is a small device used
for backing up data.
, Computer peripherals include the following EXCEPT the - keyboard.
A bar code reader is used in some offices to identify patient files.
The pointer that appears on the computer screen to indicate where the next letter or character
will appear is known as the - cursor.
The cursor displays where the next letter or character will appear
on the screen.
A form that is a request for supplies is called a(n) - request form.
A request form is used to obtain supplies.
The person responsible for paying the bill is known as the - guarantor.
The payee is the person who is paid by the guarantor.
Payment for rent is known as - overhead.
Accounts receivable are monies owed to the practice.
A patient who is unable to pay his or her medical bills may file for which type of bankruptcy? - Chapter
7
All nonexempt patient assets are sold and the proceeds distributed
to creditors.
