AMCA PRACTICE EXAM 3
_______ uses high-frequency sound waves to penetrate deep tissue layers.
a. cryotherapy
b. diathermy
c. ultrasound
d. electromyography
e. electric heating pad - ANS-ultrasound
The sound waves are created by a transducer that can penetrate an internal organ and then be
transformed into an image of that organ in question. This test assists in diagnosing organ
conditions.
A new patient arrives for his or her appointment and provides date of birth, home address and
phone number, place of employment, and health insurance carrier. This information is referred
to as:
a. hard copy
b. subjective
c. demographic
d. default
e. backup - ANS-demographic
This is the information needed to contact patients, bill patients, and submit their charges to their
health insurance provider. It does not include chief complaints, health histories, diagnoses, or
procedures performed.
A patient in the military has been stationed overseas for 3 years. The patient is now stateside
and has called to schedule an appointment. Where in your files would you most likely find the
record?
a. dead files
b. closed files
c. active files
d. destroyed files
e. inactive files - ANS-inactive files
Medical records a usually kept active from 6 months to 1 year, depending upon the specialty.
Depending upon state requirements, medical records are kept inactive for several years before
they are considered closed, dead, or destroyed.
, A patient's unreasonable conduct resulted in injury to himself, and he has filed a claim of
medical malpractice against his physician. If the court determines the patient to be fully or
partially at fault, the term used for this finding is:
a. malfeasance
b. quid pro quo
c. nonfeasance
d. contributory negligence
e. informed consent - ANS-contributory negligence
The patient made his own condition worse. This will work to lessen the dollar amount for
damages and may very well end up preventing any monies from being collected for this claim.
A scheduled patient calls the office to change the date and time of the appointment. What do
you need to do?
a. Delete the patient's name from the original appointment and place it in the new date and time
slot.
b. Take the opportunity to remind the patient of any past due balance
c. Note the reason for the cancellation in the patient's medical record.
d. Tell the patient that he or she may not reschedule a 2nd time
e. Charge the patient for the cancelled appointment if it was changed within 1 week of the
original appointment date - ANS-Delete the patient's name from the original appointment and
place it in the new date and time slot.
This is a frequent occurrence in scheduling appointments. A common mistake is neglecting to
delete the original appointment date and time. There is no need to note the reason for
cancelling an appointment in the patient's medical record because it has been rescheduled.
A stethoscope is usually used in which method of examination?
a. palpation
b. inspection
c. percussion
d. auscultation
e. mensuration - ANS-auscultation
Auscultation means listening to sounds. This instrument uses in-depth listening to allow various
structures of the body to be evaluated by a medical examiner that would not be heard
otherwise.
After a 1-year absence, a patient returns to your office for a physical examination. The medical
assistant should re-verify the patient's:
a. home address
b. place of employment
c. home telephone number
_______ uses high-frequency sound waves to penetrate deep tissue layers.
a. cryotherapy
b. diathermy
c. ultrasound
d. electromyography
e. electric heating pad - ANS-ultrasound
The sound waves are created by a transducer that can penetrate an internal organ and then be
transformed into an image of that organ in question. This test assists in diagnosing organ
conditions.
A new patient arrives for his or her appointment and provides date of birth, home address and
phone number, place of employment, and health insurance carrier. This information is referred
to as:
a. hard copy
b. subjective
c. demographic
d. default
e. backup - ANS-demographic
This is the information needed to contact patients, bill patients, and submit their charges to their
health insurance provider. It does not include chief complaints, health histories, diagnoses, or
procedures performed.
A patient in the military has been stationed overseas for 3 years. The patient is now stateside
and has called to schedule an appointment. Where in your files would you most likely find the
record?
a. dead files
b. closed files
c. active files
d. destroyed files
e. inactive files - ANS-inactive files
Medical records a usually kept active from 6 months to 1 year, depending upon the specialty.
Depending upon state requirements, medical records are kept inactive for several years before
they are considered closed, dead, or destroyed.
, A patient's unreasonable conduct resulted in injury to himself, and he has filed a claim of
medical malpractice against his physician. If the court determines the patient to be fully or
partially at fault, the term used for this finding is:
a. malfeasance
b. quid pro quo
c. nonfeasance
d. contributory negligence
e. informed consent - ANS-contributory negligence
The patient made his own condition worse. This will work to lessen the dollar amount for
damages and may very well end up preventing any monies from being collected for this claim.
A scheduled patient calls the office to change the date and time of the appointment. What do
you need to do?
a. Delete the patient's name from the original appointment and place it in the new date and time
slot.
b. Take the opportunity to remind the patient of any past due balance
c. Note the reason for the cancellation in the patient's medical record.
d. Tell the patient that he or she may not reschedule a 2nd time
e. Charge the patient for the cancelled appointment if it was changed within 1 week of the
original appointment date - ANS-Delete the patient's name from the original appointment and
place it in the new date and time slot.
This is a frequent occurrence in scheduling appointments. A common mistake is neglecting to
delete the original appointment date and time. There is no need to note the reason for
cancelling an appointment in the patient's medical record because it has been rescheduled.
A stethoscope is usually used in which method of examination?
a. palpation
b. inspection
c. percussion
d. auscultation
e. mensuration - ANS-auscultation
Auscultation means listening to sounds. This instrument uses in-depth listening to allow various
structures of the body to be evaluated by a medical examiner that would not be heard
otherwise.
After a 1-year absence, a patient returns to your office for a physical examination. The medical
assistant should re-verify the patient's:
a. home address
b. place of employment
c. home telephone number
