AMCA EXAM
__________ precautions require special air handling and ventilation. - ANS-Airborne
precautions
_____________ is usually sponsored and partially paid by an employer. - ANS-
___________________, also known as POMR, is a method of tracking the patient's problems
during the time they are receiving medical care. - ANS-problem-oriented medical record charting
118) What colored tubes are routinely used for hematology testing? - ANS-lavender-topped
tubes
122) Identify the tubes needed to collect a PT,STAT lytes, and BC in the proper order of
collection.
A. Yellow, light-blue, PST
B. SST, yellow, light-blue
C. Light-blue, lavender, yellow
D. Gold, Yellow, light-blue - ANS-Yellow, light-blue, PST
191) One example of a physiologic response to negative stress is: - ANS-
213) Which of the following would be filled SECOND?
A. Tommie Turner
B. Thomas Turner
C. Tom A. Turner
D. Tommy Turner - ANS-C. Tom A. Turner
A ________ is a set amount that the patient may be required to pay the provider before they
can receive benefits. - ANS-copayment
A 45 year-old man comes in for a stress test. His resting blood pressure is 120/80. During the
stress test, his blood pressure dropped to 95/55 and his skin is cold and clammy. What is the
best course of action?
A. Stop for a minute, then resume
B. Stop the test immediately
C. Slow the test and then pick the pace back up
D. Push forward with the test - ANS-Stop the test immediately
A 67 year-old man comes into the doctor's office for a regular checkup. The doctor orders an
Electrocardiography (ECG/EKG) to be done on the patient. There is junctional escape beat
noticed by you. What is the origin of this rhythm? - ANS-AV node
A 67 year-old man is diagnosed with Atrial Fibrillation and is treated with Warfarin (Coumadin).
What is the characteristic of Atrial Fibrillation? - ANS-P waves are absent
A baby's pulse and respirations are: - ANS-faster than an adults
A blood sample is collected from a patient and the plasma is pink to red in color. Which of the
following is the most likely cause? - ANS-hemolysis
A collection tube containing an anti-coagulant must be inverted how many times? - ANS-8 times
, A female patient came into the clinic for follow-up after a right sided mastectomy with some
removal of lymphoid tissue. What is the name of the condition that makes blood draw on the
right arm not recommended? - ANS-Lymphostasis
A female patient came into the emergency room due to vaginal bleeding. What is the name of
the instrument used to hold open the wall of the vagina? - ANS-speculum
A female patient came into the emergency room with her husband. She was suffering from
severe shortness of breath. She appeared to be unable to take in sufficient oxygen. What is the
color of the skin and nail beds? - ANS-Bluish
A female patient came into the office for her scheduled routine physical. You are measuring the
patient's vital signs. Which part of the brain is responsible for the temperature regulation -
ANS-hypothalamus
A fluctuating fever that returns to or below baseline then increases again is: - ANS-intermittent
A monitor that a patient wears for 24 hours is called a(n): - ANS-holter
A murmur is an abnormal sound that may indicate - ANS-valvular heart disease
A normal resting heart rate for the average adult is: - ANS-60-100
A patient came into the doctor's office with chest pain and shortness of breath, which position is
the best to help him breathe better? - ANS-Fowler's Position
A patient came to the clinic for a low-grade fever of one month duration. As part of the
laboratory work-up, the physician ordered erythrocyte sedimentation (ESR). What color tube
would be used for this test? - ANS-Lavender-top tube
A patient has a possible corneal abrasion and needs a referral. Which specialty is a physician
that deals with eye injury and disease? - ANS-Opthalmologist
A patient has an oral temperature of 100.8F. The medical term for this is: - ANS-Pyrexia (raised
body temp./fever)
A patient has been taking aspirin for arthritis. Which of the following is most likely to be affected
by it?
A. Bleeding time
B. Glucose time
C. Blood culture collection
D. Blood culture results - ANS-Bleeding time
A patient is having a seizure. Which of the following is the most appropriate step for the medical
assistant to take to protect the patient? - ANS-loosen the clothing around the patient's neck
A patient weighs 83.29 kg. How many pounds does he weigh? - ANS-185 lbs. [kg(2.2046)=lbs]
A patient's weight should be listed in the patient's chart to the nearest: - ANS-1/4 pound
A phlebotomist enters a room to draw blood on a patient who is hospitalized with an infected
wound. The site of the would and any of its bandages are considered which link in the chain of
infection? - ANS-portal of exit
A physician, specialist or any person that provides medical care is known as the _______. -
ANS-provider
A pounding or racing of the heart, such that the patient is aware of his/her heartbeat is called
a/an: - ANS-palpitation
A provider withdraws from the care of a patient without reasonable notice of discharge is
considered - ANS-abandonment
A pulse site used to measure blood pressure is: - ANS-brachial
__________ precautions require special air handling and ventilation. - ANS-Airborne
precautions
_____________ is usually sponsored and partially paid by an employer. - ANS-
___________________, also known as POMR, is a method of tracking the patient's problems
during the time they are receiving medical care. - ANS-problem-oriented medical record charting
118) What colored tubes are routinely used for hematology testing? - ANS-lavender-topped
tubes
122) Identify the tubes needed to collect a PT,STAT lytes, and BC in the proper order of
collection.
A. Yellow, light-blue, PST
B. SST, yellow, light-blue
C. Light-blue, lavender, yellow
D. Gold, Yellow, light-blue - ANS-Yellow, light-blue, PST
191) One example of a physiologic response to negative stress is: - ANS-
213) Which of the following would be filled SECOND?
A. Tommie Turner
B. Thomas Turner
C. Tom A. Turner
D. Tommy Turner - ANS-C. Tom A. Turner
A ________ is a set amount that the patient may be required to pay the provider before they
can receive benefits. - ANS-copayment
A 45 year-old man comes in for a stress test. His resting blood pressure is 120/80. During the
stress test, his blood pressure dropped to 95/55 and his skin is cold and clammy. What is the
best course of action?
A. Stop for a minute, then resume
B. Stop the test immediately
C. Slow the test and then pick the pace back up
D. Push forward with the test - ANS-Stop the test immediately
A 67 year-old man comes into the doctor's office for a regular checkup. The doctor orders an
Electrocardiography (ECG/EKG) to be done on the patient. There is junctional escape beat
noticed by you. What is the origin of this rhythm? - ANS-AV node
A 67 year-old man is diagnosed with Atrial Fibrillation and is treated with Warfarin (Coumadin).
What is the characteristic of Atrial Fibrillation? - ANS-P waves are absent
A baby's pulse and respirations are: - ANS-faster than an adults
A blood sample is collected from a patient and the plasma is pink to red in color. Which of the
following is the most likely cause? - ANS-hemolysis
A collection tube containing an anti-coagulant must be inverted how many times? - ANS-8 times
, A female patient came into the clinic for follow-up after a right sided mastectomy with some
removal of lymphoid tissue. What is the name of the condition that makes blood draw on the
right arm not recommended? - ANS-Lymphostasis
A female patient came into the emergency room due to vaginal bleeding. What is the name of
the instrument used to hold open the wall of the vagina? - ANS-speculum
A female patient came into the emergency room with her husband. She was suffering from
severe shortness of breath. She appeared to be unable to take in sufficient oxygen. What is the
color of the skin and nail beds? - ANS-Bluish
A female patient came into the office for her scheduled routine physical. You are measuring the
patient's vital signs. Which part of the brain is responsible for the temperature regulation -
ANS-hypothalamus
A fluctuating fever that returns to or below baseline then increases again is: - ANS-intermittent
A monitor that a patient wears for 24 hours is called a(n): - ANS-holter
A murmur is an abnormal sound that may indicate - ANS-valvular heart disease
A normal resting heart rate for the average adult is: - ANS-60-100
A patient came into the doctor's office with chest pain and shortness of breath, which position is
the best to help him breathe better? - ANS-Fowler's Position
A patient came to the clinic for a low-grade fever of one month duration. As part of the
laboratory work-up, the physician ordered erythrocyte sedimentation (ESR). What color tube
would be used for this test? - ANS-Lavender-top tube
A patient has a possible corneal abrasion and needs a referral. Which specialty is a physician
that deals with eye injury and disease? - ANS-Opthalmologist
A patient has an oral temperature of 100.8F. The medical term for this is: - ANS-Pyrexia (raised
body temp./fever)
A patient has been taking aspirin for arthritis. Which of the following is most likely to be affected
by it?
A. Bleeding time
B. Glucose time
C. Blood culture collection
D. Blood culture results - ANS-Bleeding time
A patient is having a seizure. Which of the following is the most appropriate step for the medical
assistant to take to protect the patient? - ANS-loosen the clothing around the patient's neck
A patient weighs 83.29 kg. How many pounds does he weigh? - ANS-185 lbs. [kg(2.2046)=lbs]
A patient's weight should be listed in the patient's chart to the nearest: - ANS-1/4 pound
A phlebotomist enters a room to draw blood on a patient who is hospitalized with an infected
wound. The site of the would and any of its bandages are considered which link in the chain of
infection? - ANS-portal of exit
A physician, specialist or any person that provides medical care is known as the _______. -
ANS-provider
A pounding or racing of the heart, such that the patient is aware of his/her heartbeat is called
a/an: - ANS-palpitation
A provider withdraws from the care of a patient without reasonable notice of discharge is
considered - ANS-abandonment
A pulse site used to measure blood pressure is: - ANS-brachial
