AMCA Practice Exam: Questions & Answers: Updated Guide Solution

What is the best way to address an elderly patient? (Ans- Mr. or Mrs. When calling a facility to schedule a patient, what is the most important factor to remember? (Ans- To maintain patient confidentiality After how many minutes after a patient has missed an appointment, should the medical assistant call to reschedule? (Ans- 15 Which of the following schedules methods books several patients around the same time? (Ans- Cluster booking Which temperature site would give the highest normal values? (Ans- Rectal Which of the following describes the patient's chief complaint? (Ans- The main reason the patient is seeking care that day The selection of one of the three available blood pressure cuff sized depends on which of the following criteria? (Ans- Weight of the patient/size of the arm What is latex sensitivity a type of? (Ans- Allergic reaction What is the scrubbing of instruments with special brushes and detergent to remove blood, mucous, etc.? (Ans- Sanitization What is the process that involves a soaking or wiping process and inhibits the activity of disease-causing organisms? (Ans- Disinfecting What is the process used for supplies that would come in contact with internal body tissue or an open wound, that involves the use of heat (steam) and an autoclave? (Ans- Sterilization You are taking vitals on a patient and they complain that they have dizziness every once in a while. What type of symptom is this? (Ans- Subjective Which procedure that requires intervention