MA PRACTICE EXAM AMT OFFICIAL questions with correct answers
The duodenum is part of the Correct Answer-small Intestine
The mucous membrane that lines the inner surface of the eyelid is called Correct Answer-conjunctiva
When gastric contents leaks into the abdominal cavity from perforation of the stomach it is called Correct Answer-Peritonitis
The internal folds of the stomach are known as Correct Answer-rugae
Select the term that refers to a severe allergic response Correct Answer-
anaphylactic shock
Where do you find the pulse from the patient's dorsalis pedis artery? Correct Answer-Top of foot
The thin membrane that lines the eyelids and covers the white of the eye is the Correct Answer-conjunctiva
A medical assistant taking a pulse by listening to the heart is taking a Correct Answer-apical pulse
Where is chyme produced? Correct Answer-stomach
The largest bone of the body is the Correct Answer-femur At what point does systolic pressure occur? Correct Answer-During ventricular contraction
The three sections of the small intestine are the Correct Answer-duodenum, jejunem, ileum
During swallowing, the larynx is covered by the Correct Answer-epiglottis
The origin of a muscle is Correct Answer-where the muscle begins
The right lung is divided into how many sections? Correct Answer-3 sections
Approximately 60% of the plasma proteins are formed by Correct Answer-
albumins
A patient diagnosed with farsightedness has Correct Answer-hyperopia
In what quadrant is the liver located? Correct Answer-upper right
A deficiency of vitamin B12 leads to which type of anemia? Correct Answer-
Pernicious
The urinary system consists of Correct Answer-two kidneys, two ureters, urinary bladder and the urethra
Egg cells are produced where? Correct Answer-ovarian follicles What organ is located in the lymphatic system? Correct Answer-spleen
Which of the following constitutes 2%-4% of the WBCs? Correct Answer-
Eosinophils
Bilirubin specimens require what special preparation? Correct Answer-Protection from light
The urinary bladder is located in the Correct Answer-pelvic cavity
Sperm and egg cell maturity begin at Correct Answer-puberty
Muscles are attached to bones by Correct Answer-tendons
Digestion that breaks food into tiny pieces is Correct Answer-mechanical
A type of bone fracture producing many bone fragments is Correct Answer-
comminuted fracture
A nerve impulse is carried across a synapse by Correct Answer-neurotransmitter
Which one of the following is a water-soluble vitamin? Correct Answer-C
The abbreviation for "prescription" is Correct Answer-Rx The medical term for inflammation of the liver is Correct Answer-hepatitis
What is the first portion of the small intestinal? Correct Answer-Duodenum
"Ostomy" is a Correct Answer-suffix
The medical term for indigestion is Correct Answer-dyspepsia
In a patient's progress note you see that the physician has used the term "necrosis" regarding a lesion. The physician is referring to Correct Answer-dead tissue
The term "myotomy" means incision into Correct Answer-muscle
Which of the following is the most common eye condition associated with aging? Correct Answer-Presbyopia
Low blood pressure is Correct Answer-hypotension
Choose the abbreviation that means four times a day. Correct Answer-QID
Inflammation of the salivary gland is known as: Correct Answer-sialadenitis
An accumulation of serous fluid in the peritoneal cavity is Correct Answer-ascites
Which term is best described as "destruction by burning"? Correct Answer-Electro cauterization
The duodenum is part of the Correct Answer-small Intestine
The mucous membrane that lines the inner surface of the eyelid is called Correct Answer-conjunctiva
When gastric contents leaks into the abdominal cavity from perforation of the stomach it is called Correct Answer-Peritonitis
The internal folds of the stomach are known as Correct Answer-rugae
Select the term that refers to a severe allergic response Correct Answer-
anaphylactic shock
Where do you find the pulse from the patient's dorsalis pedis artery? Correct Answer-Top of foot
The thin membrane that lines the eyelids and covers the white of the eye is the Correct Answer-conjunctiva
A medical assistant taking a pulse by listening to the heart is taking a Correct Answer-apical pulse
Where is chyme produced? Correct Answer-stomach
The largest bone of the body is the Correct Answer-femur At what point does systolic pressure occur? Correct Answer-During ventricular contraction
The three sections of the small intestine are the Correct Answer-duodenum, jejunem, ileum
During swallowing, the larynx is covered by the Correct Answer-epiglottis
The origin of a muscle is Correct Answer-where the muscle begins
The right lung is divided into how many sections? Correct Answer-3 sections
Approximately 60% of the plasma proteins are formed by Correct Answer-
albumins
A patient diagnosed with farsightedness has Correct Answer-hyperopia
In what quadrant is the liver located? Correct Answer-upper right
A deficiency of vitamin B12 leads to which type of anemia? Correct Answer-
Pernicious
The urinary system consists of Correct Answer-two kidneys, two ureters, urinary bladder and the urethra
Egg cells are produced where? Correct Answer-ovarian follicles What organ is located in the lymphatic system? Correct Answer-spleen
Which of the following constitutes 2%-4% of the WBCs? Correct Answer-
Eosinophils
Bilirubin specimens require what special preparation? Correct Answer-Protection from light
The urinary bladder is located in the Correct Answer-pelvic cavity
Sperm and egg cell maturity begin at Correct Answer-puberty
Muscles are attached to bones by Correct Answer-tendons
Digestion that breaks food into tiny pieces is Correct Answer-mechanical
A type of bone fracture producing many bone fragments is Correct Answer-
comminuted fracture
A nerve impulse is carried across a synapse by Correct Answer-neurotransmitter
Which one of the following is a water-soluble vitamin? Correct Answer-C
The abbreviation for "prescription" is Correct Answer-Rx The medical term for inflammation of the liver is Correct Answer-hepatitis
What is the first portion of the small intestinal? Correct Answer-Duodenum
"Ostomy" is a Correct Answer-suffix
The medical term for indigestion is Correct Answer-dyspepsia
In a patient's progress note you see that the physician has used the term "necrosis" regarding a lesion. The physician is referring to Correct Answer-dead tissue
The term "myotomy" means incision into Correct Answer-muscle
Which of the following is the most common eye condition associated with aging? Correct Answer-Presbyopia
Low blood pressure is Correct Answer-hypotension
Choose the abbreviation that means four times a day. Correct Answer-QID
Inflammation of the salivary gland is known as: Correct Answer-sialadenitis
An accumulation of serous fluid in the peritoneal cavity is Correct Answer-ascites
Which term is best described as "destruction by burning"? Correct Answer-Electro cauterization
