AMCA CERTIFICATION TEST -
MEDICAL ASSISTING STUDY GUIDE
1) Which of the following is taken into consideration a parasitic contamination?
A. Lyme disease
B. Rabies
C. Ringworm
D. Malaria - ANS-D. Malaria
2) Aspirin and acetaminophen are examples of:
A. Analgesics and antipyretics
B. Antitussives and decongestants
C. Antihistamines and antiemetics
D. Antidotes and antibiotics - ANS-A. Analgesics and antipyretics
three) Demerol seventy five mg, IM each 4 hours, as wished for extreme ache, is what kind
of medication order?
A. Single
B. PRN
C. Stat
D. Routine - ANS-B. PRN
four) This unit in the medical institution is administered by means of physicians and
specialists in the area of musculoskeletal issues of bones, joints, ligaments and tendons,
pick out this branch.
A. Rheumatology
B. Obstetrics
C. Ophthalmology
D. Oncology - ANS-A. Rheumatology
5) MSDS facts consists of:
A. Table of chemical factors
B. Product production conditions
C. General and emergency information
D. Information on competitor products - ANS-C. General and emergency statistics
6) The physician prescribes a buccal medicinal drug. The clinical assistant ought to coach
the patient to:
A. Place the medicine among the decrease tooth and cheek
B. Chew the drugs and swallow it
C. Place the medication underneath the tongue
D. Dissolve the drugs in water and drink it - ANS-A. Place the drugs between the lower tooth
and cheek
,7) Which of the subsequent is the quality specimen to check for ranges of iron inside the
blood?
A. The one amassed in a tube that contains sodium citrate
B. The one collected in a microcuvette
C. The one amassed inside the tube that carries EDTA
D. The one gathered in a tube with no additive - ANS-C. The one collected in the tube that
includes EDTA
8) All pathogens are:
A. Microorganisms that stay in soil
B. Microbes which can purpose disorder
C. Communicable microorganisms
D. Normal bacteria discovered on skin - ANS-B. Microbes which could reason disorder
nine) Every prescription for a managed substance calls for the physicians signature and a
____________ variety?
A. FDA
B. DEA
C.EPA
D.CDC - ANS-B. DEA
10) When the usage of a No. 10 envelope, wherein should the deal with be positioned?
A. 10 strains down from the top and 4 inches from the left edge of the envelope
B. 14 traces down from the top and a couple of inches from the left fringe of the envelope
C. 10 lines down from the top and 2 inches from the left edge of the envelope
D. 14 lines down from the top and 4 inches from the left fringe of the envelope - ANS-C. 10
traces down from the top and 2 inches from the left of the edge of the envelope
11) What drug prevents the movement of any other drug or chemical?
A. Trade
B. Narcotic
C. Synergist
D. Antagonist - ANS-D. Antagonist
12) Co-insurance is calculated based totally on a:
A. A capitation charge
B. Percentage of rate
C. A constant fee for each visit
D. Number of coverage holders within the plan - ANS-B. Percentage of charge
13) Muscles that act at the knee joint show off movements:
A. Adduction and lateral rotation
B. Medical rotation and extension
C. Adduction and Abduction
D. Flexion and extension - ANS-D. Flexion and extension
14) A shape this is composed of or more tissue sorts is known as a/an:
,A. System
B. Organism
C. Organ
D. Cell - ANS-C. Organ
15) Cellular breathing is a characteristic of the:
A. Cell membrane
B. Mitochondria
C. Golgi apparatus
D. Nucleus - ANS-B. Mitochondria
sixteen) Somatic tremor is the result of:
A. Muscle movement
B. Loose sensors
C. Unequal amounts of electrolytes
D. Improper standardization of the instrument - ANS-A. Muscle motion
17) The smallest structural unit of the apprehensive system is the:
A. Spinal cord
B. Neurofibrils
C. Neuron
D. Supine - ANS-C. Neuron
18) A affected person came into the physician's office with chest pain and shortness of
breath. Which function is the pleasant to assist him breathe better?
A. Lithotomy
B. Prone
C. Fowler's
D. Supine - ANS-C. Fowler's
19) The number one feature of the nervous machine is:
A. To defend deep organs
B. To cleanse the blood of pathogens
C. To stumble on adjustments within the inner and external surroundings and reply
accurately
D. To provide frame support and levers for muscle motion - ANS-C. To detect adjustments
within the internal and external environment and reply appropriately
20) Mr. Smith is affected by an enlargement of the bones in the whole skull as well as inside
the arms and feet, similarly to thickening of the skin. Which of the subsequent conditions is
Mr. Smith stricken by?
A. Addison's
B. Cushing's
C. Acromegaly
D. Cretinism - ANS-C. Acromegaly
21) The useful unit of the kidney is the:
A. Nephron
, B. Ureter
C. Urethra
D. Bladder - ANS-A. Nephron
22) Which of the subsequent sorts of gloves can be decontaminated and reused if they show
no signs of degradation after use?
A. Disposable
B. Utility
C. Sterile
D. Examination - ANS-B. Utility
23) After acquiring an ECG tracing, a Medical Assistant might be anticipated to?
A. Check the affected person with a pulse oximeter to affirm accuracy of the ECG tracing
B. Evaluate the patient's medicinal drug listing for cardiac altering tablets
C. Instruct the patient at the tracing results and cardiac diagnosis
D. Observe the tracing for quality and determine if any other tracing may be required -
ANS-D. Observe the tracing for best and determine if every other tracing can be required
24) There are two forms of civil movements healthcare companies for accidents resulting
from health care, The first one is loss of knowledgeable consent and the second one is:
A. Violation of preferred of care
B. Trial and Post trial
C. Violation of confidentiality
D. Violation of persisted care plan - ANS-A. Violation of general care
25) Dr. Jones and Dr. Brown decide to percentage a exercise. Together, they percentage
sufferers, fees, earnings and assets. Which type of clinical practice is that this?
A. Group exercise
B. Clinic
C. Partnership
D. Sole proprietorship - ANS-A. Group exercise
26)What is an appropriate check used for heparin remedy?
A. POCT
B. APPT
C. H&H
D. SST - ANS-B. APPT
27) A issuer withdraws from the care of a affected person without reasonable be aware of
discharge is taken into consideration:
A. Abandonment
B. Malpractice
C. Negligence
D. Slander - ANS-A. Abandonment
28) Which agency regulates the Controlled Substances Act?
A. IRS
B. DEA
MEDICAL ASSISTING STUDY GUIDE
1) Which of the following is taken into consideration a parasitic contamination?
A. Lyme disease
B. Rabies
C. Ringworm
D. Malaria - ANS-D. Malaria
2) Aspirin and acetaminophen are examples of:
A. Analgesics and antipyretics
B. Antitussives and decongestants
C. Antihistamines and antiemetics
D. Antidotes and antibiotics - ANS-A. Analgesics and antipyretics
three) Demerol seventy five mg, IM each 4 hours, as wished for extreme ache, is what kind
of medication order?
A. Single
B. PRN
C. Stat
D. Routine - ANS-B. PRN
four) This unit in the medical institution is administered by means of physicians and
specialists in the area of musculoskeletal issues of bones, joints, ligaments and tendons,
pick out this branch.
A. Rheumatology
B. Obstetrics
C. Ophthalmology
D. Oncology - ANS-A. Rheumatology
5) MSDS facts consists of:
A. Table of chemical factors
B. Product production conditions
C. General and emergency information
D. Information on competitor products - ANS-C. General and emergency statistics
6) The physician prescribes a buccal medicinal drug. The clinical assistant ought to coach
the patient to:
A. Place the medicine among the decrease tooth and cheek
B. Chew the drugs and swallow it
C. Place the medication underneath the tongue
D. Dissolve the drugs in water and drink it - ANS-A. Place the drugs between the lower tooth
and cheek
,7) Which of the subsequent is the quality specimen to check for ranges of iron inside the
blood?
A. The one amassed in a tube that contains sodium citrate
B. The one collected in a microcuvette
C. The one amassed inside the tube that carries EDTA
D. The one gathered in a tube with no additive - ANS-C. The one collected in the tube that
includes EDTA
8) All pathogens are:
A. Microorganisms that stay in soil
B. Microbes which can purpose disorder
C. Communicable microorganisms
D. Normal bacteria discovered on skin - ANS-B. Microbes which could reason disorder
nine) Every prescription for a managed substance calls for the physicians signature and a
____________ variety?
A. FDA
B. DEA
C.EPA
D.CDC - ANS-B. DEA
10) When the usage of a No. 10 envelope, wherein should the deal with be positioned?
A. 10 strains down from the top and 4 inches from the left edge of the envelope
B. 14 traces down from the top and a couple of inches from the left fringe of the envelope
C. 10 lines down from the top and 2 inches from the left edge of the envelope
D. 14 lines down from the top and 4 inches from the left fringe of the envelope - ANS-C. 10
traces down from the top and 2 inches from the left of the edge of the envelope
11) What drug prevents the movement of any other drug or chemical?
A. Trade
B. Narcotic
C. Synergist
D. Antagonist - ANS-D. Antagonist
12) Co-insurance is calculated based totally on a:
A. A capitation charge
B. Percentage of rate
C. A constant fee for each visit
D. Number of coverage holders within the plan - ANS-B. Percentage of charge
13) Muscles that act at the knee joint show off movements:
A. Adduction and lateral rotation
B. Medical rotation and extension
C. Adduction and Abduction
D. Flexion and extension - ANS-D. Flexion and extension
14) A shape this is composed of or more tissue sorts is known as a/an:
,A. System
B. Organism
C. Organ
D. Cell - ANS-C. Organ
15) Cellular breathing is a characteristic of the:
A. Cell membrane
B. Mitochondria
C. Golgi apparatus
D. Nucleus - ANS-B. Mitochondria
sixteen) Somatic tremor is the result of:
A. Muscle movement
B. Loose sensors
C. Unequal amounts of electrolytes
D. Improper standardization of the instrument - ANS-A. Muscle motion
17) The smallest structural unit of the apprehensive system is the:
A. Spinal cord
B. Neurofibrils
C. Neuron
D. Supine - ANS-C. Neuron
18) A affected person came into the physician's office with chest pain and shortness of
breath. Which function is the pleasant to assist him breathe better?
A. Lithotomy
B. Prone
C. Fowler's
D. Supine - ANS-C. Fowler's
19) The number one feature of the nervous machine is:
A. To defend deep organs
B. To cleanse the blood of pathogens
C. To stumble on adjustments within the inner and external surroundings and reply
accurately
D. To provide frame support and levers for muscle motion - ANS-C. To detect adjustments
within the internal and external environment and reply appropriately
20) Mr. Smith is affected by an enlargement of the bones in the whole skull as well as inside
the arms and feet, similarly to thickening of the skin. Which of the subsequent conditions is
Mr. Smith stricken by?
A. Addison's
B. Cushing's
C. Acromegaly
D. Cretinism - ANS-C. Acromegaly
21) The useful unit of the kidney is the:
A. Nephron
, B. Ureter
C. Urethra
D. Bladder - ANS-A. Nephron
22) Which of the subsequent sorts of gloves can be decontaminated and reused if they show
no signs of degradation after use?
A. Disposable
B. Utility
C. Sterile
D. Examination - ANS-B. Utility
23) After acquiring an ECG tracing, a Medical Assistant might be anticipated to?
A. Check the affected person with a pulse oximeter to affirm accuracy of the ECG tracing
B. Evaluate the patient's medicinal drug listing for cardiac altering tablets
C. Instruct the patient at the tracing results and cardiac diagnosis
D. Observe the tracing for quality and determine if any other tracing may be required -
ANS-D. Observe the tracing for best and determine if every other tracing can be required
24) There are two forms of civil movements healthcare companies for accidents resulting
from health care, The first one is loss of knowledgeable consent and the second one is:
A. Violation of preferred of care
B. Trial and Post trial
C. Violation of confidentiality
D. Violation of persisted care plan - ANS-A. Violation of general care
25) Dr. Jones and Dr. Brown decide to percentage a exercise. Together, they percentage
sufferers, fees, earnings and assets. Which type of clinical practice is that this?
A. Group exercise
B. Clinic
C. Partnership
D. Sole proprietorship - ANS-A. Group exercise
26)What is an appropriate check used for heparin remedy?
A. POCT
B. APPT
C. H&H
D. SST - ANS-B. APPT
27) A issuer withdraws from the care of a affected person without reasonable be aware of
discharge is taken into consideration:
A. Abandonment
B. Malpractice
C. Negligence
D. Slander - ANS-A. Abandonment
28) Which agency regulates the Controlled Substances Act?
A. IRS
B. DEA
