MAC EXAM PREP 3 QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS6
The ________ on an ECG reflects the depolarization of the atria of the heart. - ANSWERSP wave
It is acceptable for a blood clot to form in a _______-topped tube. - ANSWERSred
Which of the following is a fever that comes and goes or, fluctuates and returns into the average
range? - ANSWERSIntermittent
A patient's general medical history is obtained preferably: - ANSWERSBefore admission to the
hospital
Which of the following is considered inappropriate communication with a patient? -
ANSWERSTouching and holding the hands of the patient intimately
Which of the following thermometers is considered the most accurate indicator of body
temperature? - ANSWERSRectal
Which of the following is not considered a vital sign? - ANSWERSWeight
Which route is involved in administering a drug by placing it under the patient's tongue and
leaving it there until it is dissolved? - ANSWERSSublingual route
The average normal heart rate is: - ANSWERS72 beats per minute
, If the provider of medical services wishes to discontinue care to a noncompliant patient, which
U.S. postal classification should be used to notify the patient? - ANSWERSCertified, with return
receipt
The term describing the process of sharing data by linking 2 or more computers is: -
ANSWERSnetworking
When a hard copy of a computer file is needed, you must perform which 1 of following actions?
- ANSWERSPrint the information.
After a 1-year absence, a patient returns to your office for a physical examination. The medical
assistant should re-verify the patient's: - ANSWERS1. insurance carrier
2. home address
3. home telephone number
4. place of employment
What is the best reason for the clinical medical assistant to check examination room supplies
throughout the day? - ANSWERSminimizing any interruption in patient flow
You must personally escort which type of patient to the examination room? - ANSWERSregular
patients
older patients
established
inexperienced
When scheduling an appointment for a new patient, which of the following is the most
important information to consider? - ANSWERSchief complaint
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS6
The ________ on an ECG reflects the depolarization of the atria of the heart. - ANSWERSP wave
It is acceptable for a blood clot to form in a _______-topped tube. - ANSWERSred
Which of the following is a fever that comes and goes or, fluctuates and returns into the average
range? - ANSWERSIntermittent
A patient's general medical history is obtained preferably: - ANSWERSBefore admission to the
hospital
Which of the following is considered inappropriate communication with a patient? -
ANSWERSTouching and holding the hands of the patient intimately
Which of the following thermometers is considered the most accurate indicator of body
temperature? - ANSWERSRectal
Which of the following is not considered a vital sign? - ANSWERSWeight
Which route is involved in administering a drug by placing it under the patient's tongue and
leaving it there until it is dissolved? - ANSWERSSublingual route
The average normal heart rate is: - ANSWERS72 beats per minute
, If the provider of medical services wishes to discontinue care to a noncompliant patient, which
U.S. postal classification should be used to notify the patient? - ANSWERSCertified, with return
receipt
The term describing the process of sharing data by linking 2 or more computers is: -
ANSWERSnetworking
When a hard copy of a computer file is needed, you must perform which 1 of following actions?
- ANSWERSPrint the information.
After a 1-year absence, a patient returns to your office for a physical examination. The medical
assistant should re-verify the patient's: - ANSWERS1. insurance carrier
2. home address
3. home telephone number
4. place of employment
What is the best reason for the clinical medical assistant to check examination room supplies
throughout the day? - ANSWERSminimizing any interruption in patient flow
You must personally escort which type of patient to the examination room? - ANSWERSregular
patients
older patients
established
inexperienced
When scheduling an appointment for a new patient, which of the following is the most
important information to consider? - ANSWERSchief complaint
