AMCA-MAC Exam Study Guide with
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A 24 hour specimen would be an example of a: - ANSWER-Time Specimen
A baby's pulse and respirations are - ANSWER-faster than an adults
A blood culture and sensitivity (C&S) test is the most likely performed in which division
of the clinical laboratory - ANSWER-Microbiology
A female patient came in to the ER due to vaginal bleeding. What is the name of the
instrument used to hold open the wall of the vagina - ANSWER-Speculum
A female patient came into the ER with her husband, she was suffering from sever
shortness of breath. She appears to be unable to take in sufficient oxygen. What is the
color of the skin and nail beds - ANSWER-Bluish
A female patient came into the office for her scheduled routine physical. You are
measuring the patients vital signs. Which part of the brain is responsible for the
temperature regulation - ANSWER-Hypothalamus
A fluctuating fever that return to or below baseline then increase again is - ANSWER-
Intermittent
A monitor that a patient wears for 24 hours is called a(n): - ANSWER-holter
A murmur is an abnormal sound that may indicate - ANSWER-valvular heart disease
A normal resting heart rate for a average adult is - ANSWER-60-100 bpm
A patient came into the doctors office with chest pain and shortness of breath. Which
position is the best to help him/her breath better - ANSWER-Fowlers
A patient has a oral temperature of 100.8 F the medical term for this is - ANSWER-
Pyrexia
A patient has a possible corneal abrasion and needs a referal. Which specialty is a
physician that deals with eye injury and disease - ANSWER-Opthalmologist
A patient is having a seizure. Which of the following is most appropriate step for the
medical assistant to take to protect the patient - ANSWER-Loosen clothing around the
patients neck
A patient weighs 83.92 kg. How many pounds does he weigh - ANSWER-185 LB
, A patients weight should be listed in the patients chart nearest - ANSWER-1/4 pound
A phlebotomist enters a room to draw blood on a patient who is hospitalized for an
infected wound. The site of the wound and any of its bandages are considered which
link in the chain of infection - ANSWER-Portal of exit
A provider withdraws from the care of a patient without reasonable notice of discharge
is considered - ANSWER-Abandonment
A pulse site used to measure blood pressure is - ANSWER-Brachial
A quantitative test is one that - ANSWER-Tests for the presence and amount of
substance in sample
A round, raised skin lesion with itching is a positive sign of a reaction to allergic testing
is a - ANSWER-Wheal
A routine hand wash procedure uses plain soap to remove soil and transient bacteria.
Hand antisepsis requires the use of - ANSWER-Antimicrobial soap
A structure that is composed of two or more tissue types is called a/an - ANSWER-
organ
A tympanic temperature means the body temperature is measured - ANSWER-at the
eardrum
All pathogens are - ANSWER-microbes that can cause disease
Asprin and acetaminophen are examples of - ANSWER-Analgesics and antipyretics
cellular respiration - ANSWER-mitochondria
Co insurance is calculated based on - ANSWER-percentage of a charge
Collection devices used in skin punctures are called - ANSWER-Capillary tubes
complete destruction of all forms of microbial life - ANSWER-sterilization
Defamation through spoken statements is known as - ANSWER-slander
Demerol 75 mg, IM every 4 hours, as needed for severe pain, is what type of
medication order? - ANSWER-PRN
Complete Solutions
A 24 hour specimen would be an example of a: - ANSWER-Time Specimen
A baby's pulse and respirations are - ANSWER-faster than an adults
A blood culture and sensitivity (C&S) test is the most likely performed in which division
of the clinical laboratory - ANSWER-Microbiology
A female patient came in to the ER due to vaginal bleeding. What is the name of the
instrument used to hold open the wall of the vagina - ANSWER-Speculum
A female patient came into the ER with her husband, she was suffering from sever
shortness of breath. She appears to be unable to take in sufficient oxygen. What is the
color of the skin and nail beds - ANSWER-Bluish
A female patient came into the office for her scheduled routine physical. You are
measuring the patients vital signs. Which part of the brain is responsible for the
temperature regulation - ANSWER-Hypothalamus
A fluctuating fever that return to or below baseline then increase again is - ANSWER-
Intermittent
A monitor that a patient wears for 24 hours is called a(n): - ANSWER-holter
A murmur is an abnormal sound that may indicate - ANSWER-valvular heart disease
A normal resting heart rate for a average adult is - ANSWER-60-100 bpm
A patient came into the doctors office with chest pain and shortness of breath. Which
position is the best to help him/her breath better - ANSWER-Fowlers
A patient has a oral temperature of 100.8 F the medical term for this is - ANSWER-
Pyrexia
A patient has a possible corneal abrasion and needs a referal. Which specialty is a
physician that deals with eye injury and disease - ANSWER-Opthalmologist
A patient is having a seizure. Which of the following is most appropriate step for the
medical assistant to take to protect the patient - ANSWER-Loosen clothing around the
patients neck
A patient weighs 83.92 kg. How many pounds does he weigh - ANSWER-185 LB
, A patients weight should be listed in the patients chart nearest - ANSWER-1/4 pound
A phlebotomist enters a room to draw blood on a patient who is hospitalized for an
infected wound. The site of the wound and any of its bandages are considered which
link in the chain of infection - ANSWER-Portal of exit
A provider withdraws from the care of a patient without reasonable notice of discharge
is considered - ANSWER-Abandonment
A pulse site used to measure blood pressure is - ANSWER-Brachial
A quantitative test is one that - ANSWER-Tests for the presence and amount of
substance in sample
A round, raised skin lesion with itching is a positive sign of a reaction to allergic testing
is a - ANSWER-Wheal
A routine hand wash procedure uses plain soap to remove soil and transient bacteria.
Hand antisepsis requires the use of - ANSWER-Antimicrobial soap
A structure that is composed of two or more tissue types is called a/an - ANSWER-
organ
A tympanic temperature means the body temperature is measured - ANSWER-at the
eardrum
All pathogens are - ANSWER-microbes that can cause disease
Asprin and acetaminophen are examples of - ANSWER-Analgesics and antipyretics
cellular respiration - ANSWER-mitochondria
Co insurance is calculated based on - ANSWER-percentage of a charge
Collection devices used in skin punctures are called - ANSWER-Capillary tubes
complete destruction of all forms of microbial life - ANSWER-sterilization
Defamation through spoken statements is known as - ANSWER-slander
Demerol 75 mg, IM every 4 hours, as needed for severe pain, is what type of
medication order? - ANSWER-PRN
