AMCA CLINICAL MEDICAL ASSISTING
TEST
A baby's pulse and respiration's are: - ANS-
A collection tube containing an anti-coagulant must be inverted how many times? - ANS-
A female patient came into the clinic for follow-up after right sided mastectomy with some
removal of lymphoid tissue. What is the name of the condition that makes blood draw on the
right arm not recommended? - ANS-
A female patient came into the emergency room with her husband. She was suffering from
severe shortness of breath. She appeared to be unable to take in sufficient oxygen. What is the
color of skin and nail beds? - ANS-
A female patient came into the office for her scheduled routine physical. You are measuring the
patient's vital signs. Which part of the brain is responsible for the temperature regulation? -
ANS-
A fluctuating fever that returns to or below baseline then increases again is: - ANS-
A murmur is an abnormal sound that may indicate: - ANS-
A normal resting heart rate for the average adult is: - ANS-
A patient came into the doctor's office with chest pain and shortness of breath. Which position is
best to help him breathe better? - ANS-
A patient came to the clinic for a low-grade fever of one month duration. As part of the
laboratory work-up, the physician ordered erythrocyte sedimentation (ESR). What color tube
would be used for this test? - ANS-
A patient has an oral temperature of 100.8 degrees F. The medical term for this is: - ANS-
A patient has been taking aspirin for arthritis. Which of the following is most likely to be affected
by it? - ANS-
A patient is having a seizure. Which of the following is the most appropriate step for the medical
assistant to take to protect the patient? - ANS-
A patient weighs 83.92 kg. How many pounds does he weigh? - ANS-
A patient's weight should be listed in the patient's chart to the nearest: - ANS-
A provider withdraws from the care of a patient without reasonable notice of discharge is
considered: - ANS-
A pulse site used to measure blood pressure is: - ANS-
A quantitative test is one that: - ANS-
A round, raised skin lesion with itching that is a positive sign of reaction to allergy testing is a: -
ANS-
A routine hand wash procedure uses plain soap to remove soil and transient bacteria. Hand
antisepsis requires the use of: - ANS-
A structure that is composed of two or more tissue types is called a/an: - ANS-
A tympanic temperature means the body temperature is measured: - ANS-
, After obtaining an ECG tracing, a Medical Assistant would be expected to - ANS-
All pathogens are: - ANS-Disease causing microorganisms
An obese patient was sent to the laboratory for a complete blood count. Which of the following
veins is most likely to be the only one that the Phlebotomist can palpate? - ANS-
Another word for chest leads is: - ANS-
Aspirin and acetaminophen are examples of: - ANS-Analgesics and Antipyretics
Asystole: - ANS-
Automaticity refers to: - ANS-
Cellular respiration is a function of the: - ANS-
Co-insurance is calculated based on a: - ANS-Percent of charge
Collection devices used in skin punctures are called: - ANS-
Complete destruction of all forms of microbial life. - ANS-
Defamation through spoken statements is known as: - ANS-
Demerol 75 mg, IM every 4 hours, as needed for severe pain, is what type of medication order?
- ANS-PRN
Dr. Jones and Dr. Brown decide to share a practice. Together, they share patients, expenses,
profits and assets. Which type of medical practice is this? - ANS-
Every prescription for a controlled substance requires the physicians signature and a
____________ numbers? - ANS-DEA
How far above the site of draw is the tourniquet placed? - ANS-
How many electrodes are used as part of a 12-lead EKG? - ANS-
Identify the tubes needed to collect a PT, STAT lytes, and BC in the proper order of collection. -
ANS-
If a finger is "excessively" milked during a skin puncture, the result will be: - ANS-
If a laboratory test requires serum, which Vacutainer tube is the tube of choice? - ANS-
Important information a patient should know about immunizations would be that: - ANS-
Insulin syringes are calibrated in: - ANS-
Most exposures to HIV in healthcare setting are the result of: - ANS-
Most specialists are paid by MCOs using which of the following methods? - ANS-
Mr. Matthews called the office to get the test results for his wife, Martha. What should the
medical assistant do? - ANS-
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 skin. Which of the following conditions is Mr.
Smith suffering from? - ANS-acromegaly
MSDS information includes: - ANS-is a document that contains information on the potential
hazards (health, fire, reactivity and environmental) and how to work safely with the chemical
product.
Muscles that act on the knee joint exhibit two actions: - ANS-Flexion
No anticoagulants are found in which of the following tube? - ANS-
Normal sinus rhythm has a heart rate of_____ beats per minute: - ANS-
Notification infection must be reported to: - ANS-
PHI stands for: - ANS-
Post-prandial means: - ANS-
TEST
A baby's pulse and respiration's are: - ANS-
A collection tube containing an anti-coagulant must be inverted how many times? - ANS-
A female patient came into the clinic for follow-up after right sided mastectomy with some
removal of lymphoid tissue. What is the name of the condition that makes blood draw on the
right arm not recommended? - ANS-
A female patient came into the emergency room with her husband. She was suffering from
severe shortness of breath. She appeared to be unable to take in sufficient oxygen. What is the
color of skin and nail beds? - ANS-
A female patient came into the office for her scheduled routine physical. You are measuring the
patient's vital signs. Which part of the brain is responsible for the temperature regulation? -
ANS-
A fluctuating fever that returns to or below baseline then increases again is: - ANS-
A murmur is an abnormal sound that may indicate: - ANS-
A normal resting heart rate for the average adult is: - ANS-
A patient came into the doctor's office with chest pain and shortness of breath. Which position is
best to help him breathe better? - ANS-
A patient came to the clinic for a low-grade fever of one month duration. As part of the
laboratory work-up, the physician ordered erythrocyte sedimentation (ESR). What color tube
would be used for this test? - ANS-
A patient has an oral temperature of 100.8 degrees F. The medical term for this is: - ANS-
A patient has been taking aspirin for arthritis. Which of the following is most likely to be affected
by it? - ANS-
A patient is having a seizure. Which of the following is the most appropriate step for the medical
assistant to take to protect the patient? - ANS-
A patient weighs 83.92 kg. How many pounds does he weigh? - ANS-
A patient's weight should be listed in the patient's chart to the nearest: - ANS-
A provider withdraws from the care of a patient without reasonable notice of discharge is
considered: - ANS-
A pulse site used to measure blood pressure is: - ANS-
A quantitative test is one that: - ANS-
A round, raised skin lesion with itching that is a positive sign of reaction to allergy testing is a: -
ANS-
A routine hand wash procedure uses plain soap to remove soil and transient bacteria. Hand
antisepsis requires the use of: - ANS-
A structure that is composed of two or more tissue types is called a/an: - ANS-
A tympanic temperature means the body temperature is measured: - ANS-
, After obtaining an ECG tracing, a Medical Assistant would be expected to - ANS-
All pathogens are: - ANS-Disease causing microorganisms
An obese patient was sent to the laboratory for a complete blood count. Which of the following
veins is most likely to be the only one that the Phlebotomist can palpate? - ANS-
Another word for chest leads is: - ANS-
Aspirin and acetaminophen are examples of: - ANS-Analgesics and Antipyretics
Asystole: - ANS-
Automaticity refers to: - ANS-
Cellular respiration is a function of the: - ANS-
Co-insurance is calculated based on a: - ANS-Percent of charge
Collection devices used in skin punctures are called: - ANS-
Complete destruction of all forms of microbial life. - ANS-
Defamation through spoken statements is known as: - ANS-
Demerol 75 mg, IM every 4 hours, as needed for severe pain, is what type of medication order?
- ANS-PRN
Dr. Jones and Dr. Brown decide to share a practice. Together, they share patients, expenses,
profits and assets. Which type of medical practice is this? - ANS-
Every prescription for a controlled substance requires the physicians signature and a
____________ numbers? - ANS-DEA
How far above the site of draw is the tourniquet placed? - ANS-
How many electrodes are used as part of a 12-lead EKG? - ANS-
Identify the tubes needed to collect a PT, STAT lytes, and BC in the proper order of collection. -
ANS-
If a finger is "excessively" milked during a skin puncture, the result will be: - ANS-
If a laboratory test requires serum, which Vacutainer tube is the tube of choice? - ANS-
Important information a patient should know about immunizations would be that: - ANS-
Insulin syringes are calibrated in: - ANS-
Most exposures to HIV in healthcare setting are the result of: - ANS-
Most specialists are paid by MCOs using which of the following methods? - ANS-
Mr. Matthews called the office to get the test results for his wife, Martha. What should the
medical assistant do? - ANS-
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 skin. Which of the following conditions is Mr.
Smith suffering from? - ANS-acromegaly
MSDS information includes: - ANS-is a document that contains information on the potential
hazards (health, fire, reactivity and environmental) and how to work safely with the chemical
product.
Muscles that act on the knee joint exhibit two actions: - ANS-Flexion
No anticoagulants are found in which of the following tube? - ANS-
Normal sinus rhythm has a heart rate of_____ beats per minute: - ANS-
Notification infection must be reported to: - ANS-
PHI stands for: - ANS-
Post-prandial means: - ANS-
