AMCA-MAC UPDATED Exam Study Guide
and CORRECT Answers
What drug enhances the effect of another drug: - CORRECT ANSWER -synergistic
The normal volume of urine produced by an adult in 24 hour period generally does not exceed: -
CORRECT ANSWER -2000mL
A 24 hour specimen would be an example of a: - CORRECT ANSWER -Time Specimen
What is the name of the law that protects health care workers who give aid during the time of
an accident: - CORRECT ANSWER -Good Samaritan Law
All pathogens are - CORRECT ANSWER -microbes that can cause disease
Two employees discussing a patient diagnosis on a hospital elevator with other people present
is a violation of - CORRECT ANSWER -Patient Confidentiality
When using a No.10 envelop, where should the address be placed - CORRECT ANSWER -10 lines
down from the top and 2 inches from the left edge of the envelope
cellular respiration - CORRECT ANSWER -mitochondria
Somatic tremor is the result of - CORRECT ANSWER -muscle movement
There are two types of civil actions against healthcare providers for injuries resulting from
health care. The first one is lack of informed and the second one is - CORRECT ANSWER -
Violation of continued care plan
, A patients weight should be listed in the patients chart nearest - CORRECT ANSWER -1/4 pound
Co insurance is calculated based on - CORRECT ANSWER -percentage of a charge
Collection devices used in skin punctures are called - CORRECT ANSWER -Capillary tubes
Which of the following is correct regarding contact transmission - CORRECT ANSWER -It involves
contaminated instruments,needles, or contaminated hands that are not washed
Which of the following blood pressure reading would be considered stage 1 - CORRECT ANSWER
-148/96
Which of the following procedures can be performed by a medical assistant - CORRECT ANSWER
-Intramuscular injection
MSDS information includes - CORRECT ANSWER -a table of the chemical elements
A baby's pulse and respirations are - CORRECT ANSWER -faster than an adults
A patient is having a seizure. Which of the following is most appropriate step for the medical
assistant to take to protect the patient - CORRECT ANSWER -Loosen clothing around the
patients neck
What is the best location to check the pulse of an adult who is unconscious and not breathing? -
CORRECT ANSWER -At the carotid artery of the neck
Asprin and acetaminophen are examples of - CORRECT ANSWER -Analgesics and antipyretics
and CORRECT Answers
What drug enhances the effect of another drug: - CORRECT ANSWER -synergistic
The normal volume of urine produced by an adult in 24 hour period generally does not exceed: -
CORRECT ANSWER -2000mL
A 24 hour specimen would be an example of a: - CORRECT ANSWER -Time Specimen
What is the name of the law that protects health care workers who give aid during the time of
an accident: - CORRECT ANSWER -Good Samaritan Law
All pathogens are - CORRECT ANSWER -microbes that can cause disease
Two employees discussing a patient diagnosis on a hospital elevator with other people present
is a violation of - CORRECT ANSWER -Patient Confidentiality
When using a No.10 envelop, where should the address be placed - CORRECT ANSWER -10 lines
down from the top and 2 inches from the left edge of the envelope
cellular respiration - CORRECT ANSWER -mitochondria
Somatic tremor is the result of - CORRECT ANSWER -muscle movement
There are two types of civil actions against healthcare providers for injuries resulting from
health care. The first one is lack of informed and the second one is - CORRECT ANSWER -
Violation of continued care plan
, A patients weight should be listed in the patients chart nearest - CORRECT ANSWER -1/4 pound
Co insurance is calculated based on - CORRECT ANSWER -percentage of a charge
Collection devices used in skin punctures are called - CORRECT ANSWER -Capillary tubes
Which of the following is correct regarding contact transmission - CORRECT ANSWER -It involves
contaminated instruments,needles, or contaminated hands that are not washed
Which of the following blood pressure reading would be considered stage 1 - CORRECT ANSWER
-148/96
Which of the following procedures can be performed by a medical assistant - CORRECT ANSWER
-Intramuscular injection
MSDS information includes - CORRECT ANSWER -a table of the chemical elements
A baby's pulse and respirations are - CORRECT ANSWER -faster than an adults
A patient is having a seizure. Which of the following is most appropriate step for the medical
assistant to take to protect the patient - CORRECT ANSWER -Loosen clothing around the
patients neck
What is the best location to check the pulse of an adult who is unconscious and not breathing? -
CORRECT ANSWER -At the carotid artery of the neck
Asprin and acetaminophen are examples of - CORRECT ANSWER -Analgesics and antipyretics
