PRACTICE TEST 1-200 CERTIFIED
MEDICAL ASSISTANT NATIONAL
CREDENTIAL REVIEW
1.A patient with a rapid pulse has bradycardia. - ANS-False
10,000 - ANS-When doing a red cell count, factor by which the cells counted are
multiplied.
10.The most reliable and timely method of transporting microbiologic specimens is
pickup by the laboratory. - ANS-True
10x - ANS-When focusing the microscope, one should begin with which objective?
12. A medical assistant needs additional training to be able to perform microbiologic
tests, such as sensitivity tests, and to interpret cultures of specimens. - ANS-True
13.Viruses are found in soil. - ANS-True
14. The process of blood cells clumping together to form a clot is coagulation. -
ANS-True
15.Water contributes about 60% of body weight. - ANS-True
16.The lowest level of organization for the human body begins at the chemical level. -
ANS-True
17. The law requires all employers to withhold money from employees net earnings to
pay federal, state,and local income taxes. - ANS-False
18 years - ANS-The age of majority in the most jurisdictions.
18. Carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins are examples of compounds. - ANS-True
19 GAUGE - ANS-WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING NEEDLES HAS THE WIDEST
LUMEN.
, 19. The optimal temperature to promote growth of bacteria in a culture medium is 37
degrees Celsius. - ANS-True
2.Water soluble vitamins are A,D,E and K. - ANS-False
20 or 21 gauge - ANS-The appropriate gauge needle to use when performing
phlebotomy of veins in the forearm.
20. Bacteria that stain purple are gram positive. - ANS-True
22. Neoplasms are new growths and are cancerous , non-cancerous. - ANS-True
23. The ventricles have one-way values at their entrances and exits so that blood goes
in the proper direction as the heart pumps. - ANS-True
24.A living will is intended to help families of terminally ill patients deal with the
inevitable outcome and limit unnecessary medical costs. - ANS-True
25.A co-payment is a fixed percentage of covered charges after the deductible is met. -
ANS-False
26.All medical practices have to cover workers compensation cases. - ANS-False
3.Carbon dioxide is a waste product of metabolism. - ANS-True.
4.Some states consider it legal for medical assistant to diagnose a condition and
prescribe treatment. - ANS-False
5.It is illegal for a patient to be denied a copy of his chart if he is unable to pay the fee to
obtain it. - ANS-True
50 - ANS-When using a standard white blood cell pipette for determining a white blood
cell count, the total number of cells counted is multiple by.
6. Aphysician cannot be held responsible for the actions of employees. - ANS-False
7.A substance used to impart color to tissue or cells in order to study and identify
microscopic organisms is called a stain. - ANS-True
8.Another name for a heart attack is myocardial infarction. - ANS-True
MEDICAL ASSISTANT NATIONAL
CREDENTIAL REVIEW
1.A patient with a rapid pulse has bradycardia. - ANS-False
10,000 - ANS-When doing a red cell count, factor by which the cells counted are
multiplied.
10.The most reliable and timely method of transporting microbiologic specimens is
pickup by the laboratory. - ANS-True
10x - ANS-When focusing the microscope, one should begin with which objective?
12. A medical assistant needs additional training to be able to perform microbiologic
tests, such as sensitivity tests, and to interpret cultures of specimens. - ANS-True
13.Viruses are found in soil. - ANS-True
14. The process of blood cells clumping together to form a clot is coagulation. -
ANS-True
15.Water contributes about 60% of body weight. - ANS-True
16.The lowest level of organization for the human body begins at the chemical level. -
ANS-True
17. The law requires all employers to withhold money from employees net earnings to
pay federal, state,and local income taxes. - ANS-False
18 years - ANS-The age of majority in the most jurisdictions.
18. Carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins are examples of compounds. - ANS-True
19 GAUGE - ANS-WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING NEEDLES HAS THE WIDEST
LUMEN.
, 19. The optimal temperature to promote growth of bacteria in a culture medium is 37
degrees Celsius. - ANS-True
2.Water soluble vitamins are A,D,E and K. - ANS-False
20 or 21 gauge - ANS-The appropriate gauge needle to use when performing
phlebotomy of veins in the forearm.
20. Bacteria that stain purple are gram positive. - ANS-True
22. Neoplasms are new growths and are cancerous , non-cancerous. - ANS-True
23. The ventricles have one-way values at their entrances and exits so that blood goes
in the proper direction as the heart pumps. - ANS-True
24.A living will is intended to help families of terminally ill patients deal with the
inevitable outcome and limit unnecessary medical costs. - ANS-True
25.A co-payment is a fixed percentage of covered charges after the deductible is met. -
ANS-False
26.All medical practices have to cover workers compensation cases. - ANS-False
3.Carbon dioxide is a waste product of metabolism. - ANS-True.
4.Some states consider it legal for medical assistant to diagnose a condition and
prescribe treatment. - ANS-False
5.It is illegal for a patient to be denied a copy of his chart if he is unable to pay the fee to
obtain it. - ANS-True
50 - ANS-When using a standard white blood cell pipette for determining a white blood
cell count, the total number of cells counted is multiple by.
6. Aphysician cannot be held responsible for the actions of employees. - ANS-False
7.A substance used to impart color to tissue or cells in order to study and identify
microscopic organisms is called a stain. - ANS-True
8.Another name for a heart attack is myocardial infarction. - ANS-True
