RMA PRACTICE EXAM #1 WITH COMPLETE VERIFIED SOLUTIONS

In the doctor's office, the patient's blood oxygen saturation is measured with: A pulse oximeter Which of the following is the best source of vitamin C? A. meats & nuts B. milk C. citrus fruits D. oils Citrus fruits Principals of professional ethics may include all the following EXCEPT A. objectivity B. financial control C. responsibility D. confidentiality Financial control Which type of drug schedule has not acceptable medical use? A. schedule I B. schedule II C.schedule III D. schedule IV Schedule I A medical assistant(MA) scheduled to remove stitches from a patient's arm noticed that the area was red, swollen, and painful upon the slightest touch. The patient requested to see the physician & was reluctant to let the MA remove sutures. Which of the following attribute is most important in dealing with this situation? a. flexibility b. dependability c. initiative d. effective communication Flexibility Which of the following terms means "incision in the muscle" a. cholecystectomy b. myotomy c. cholecystotomy d. myelography Myotomy Which of the following is a written description of work experiences, skills, and educational background? a. cover letter b. resume c. transcript d. diploma Resume What is the term for the visual examination of the vagina and cervix? Colposcopy Which of the following would be an example of personal accountability> A. switching days off with a fellow team member B. being courteous to patients C. admitting to an error made D. smiling at all patients as they enter the office Admitting to an error made Two rescuer are performing CPR on a 9 yr-old child who collapsed & is not breathing. Which of the following actions should the rescuers take? A. Attach the AED & follow voice prompts. B. Attach the AED only if it has 2 child-size pads C. Continue CPR (15:2) for 5 cycles, then attach the AED d. Continue CPR (30-2) for 5 cycles, then attach the AED A. Attach the AED & follow the voice prompts The RMA certification is maintained by: EARNING 45 CEUs WITHIN THREE YEARS OR 15 CEUs PER YEAR Which of the following identifies the components that are central to Sigmund Freud's theories of personality? a. id, ego, behaviorism, consciousness b. id, ego, superego c. loss, grief, denial, ego d. behavior, needs, desires id, ego, superego Which of the following pulses is auscultated with a stethoscope? a. apical b. brachial c. temporal d. radial Apical Demographic information to be included in the patient's record includes: a. vital signs b. results of tests c. name, address, & telephone number d. discharge summary name, address, and telephone number Which of the following questions is considered legal when conducting a job interview of a perspective employee? a. "tell me about your family,. any children?" b. "what an interesting name. what is your ethnic background?" c. "do you have any problems with your health" d. "are you authorized to work in the united state?" "Are you authorized to work in the united state?" How often should quality control be performed for laboratory procedures? Weekly In a normal blood cell differential, what is the total number of cells counted? 100 The basic parts of the communication process include: Message, sender, receiver, channels, & feedback A capillary puncture is most likely to be performed on the outer edges of the plantar surface (underside) of the heel in which of the following patients? a. 10 mo-old infant b. 4 yr-old child c. 16 yr-old adolescent d. 38 yr-old adult 10 mo-old infant Which of the following attributes refers to the ability to understand someone else's feeling or situations? a. sympathy b. dependability c. empathy d. responsibility Empathy Which of the following terms describes nearsightedness? a. diplopia b. myopia c. cataract d. hyperopia Myopia The process of cleaning & removing debris from instruments is known as: Sanitization Which is the best source of fiber? a. meats and nuts b. dairy products c. raw vegetables d. citrus fruits Raw vegetables A clear liquid diet consists of all the following EXCEPT a. chicken broth b. apple juice c. milk d. tea Milk All of the following may interfere with impartiality of the treatment of patients EXCEPT a. bias b. stereotyping c. prejudice d. diplomacy Diplomacy Dosages for ___ are most frequently calculated according to body weight Children The study of body languages is called kinesiology Which of the following terms means "inflammation of a vein"? a. angiitis b. arteritis c. phlebitis d. phlebostenosis phlebitis A procedure to screen for breast cancer is known as which of the following? a. cystography b. mammography c. myelography d. pyelography mammorgraphy Before transferring a phone call to another extension, which of the following is the most appropriate for the medical assistant to do? a. give the patient the extension number to which he or she is being transferred in cant he phone gets disconnected b. Record the patient's name and phone number c. Place the patient on hold while the medical assistant checks to make sure that the extension number is not busy d. Ask the patient to describe in detail the reason he or she is calling Record the patient's name and phone number Incoming call should be answered by the Ideally by the first ring & definitely by the third ring When a responsive adult agrees to receive first aid care, it is known as: expressed consent When receiving a call from an angry patient, the MA should Stay calm and listen to the patient Screening or triaging incoming calls is: A method of prioritizing the urgency of calls Which of the following is included in a patient's vital signs? a. chest circumference b. height & weight c. reflexes d. respiration rate Respiration rate When communicating with a hearing impaired patient, the MA should do all of the following EXCEPT: a. face the patient when speaking b. tape all conversations for later review by the patient c. speak a little louder d. jot down instructions for the patient tall all conversations for later review by the patient The MA is performing a venipuncture & has just filled the last specimen tube. Which of the following should the MA do before with drawing the needle? a. have the patient make a fist b. label the tubes c. reassure the patient d. release the tourniquet Release the tourniquet All of the following statements about treating children are true EXCEPT: a. children should b treated with the same respect that an adult patient would receive b. children should be allowed to handle some simple instruments to help decrease fear of treatment c. children should not be told the truth about a procedure to be done because it may frighten them d. children should be told if a procedure is going to hurt children should not be told the truth about a procedure to be done because it may frighten them When communicating with an illiterate patient, the MA may: a. use oral explanations and directions b. write all directions out in details c. speak more loudly to emphasize directions d. use nonverbal forms of communication such as hand signs a. use oral explanations and directions Which of the following best describes the location of the hypochondriac region of the body? a. below the pelvis b. below the ribs c. distal to the colon d. center of the stomach b. below the ribs Which of the following techniques is used to protect the patient from exposure to outside pathogens during minor surgery? a. asepsis b. standard precautions c. isolation d. reverse isolation a. asepsis Which of the following organizations developed the guidelines for standard precautions? a. Occupational Safety and Health Administration b. American Medical Association c. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention d. Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations c. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Which of the following instruments is used to look into the ears? a. audiometer b. otoscope c. percussion hammer d. ophthalmoscope Otoscope Which of the following vitamins aids in blood clotting? a. vitamin B2 b. vitamin K c. vitamin C d. vitamin E Vitamin K