AMCA Practice Exam #1
What is the best way to address an elderly patient?
Mr. or Mrs.
3 multiple choice options
When calling a facility to schedule a patient, what is the most important factor to remember?
To maintain patient confidentiality
3 multiple choice options
After how many minutes after a patient has missed an appointment, should the medical
assistant call to reschedule?
15
3 multiple choice options
Which of thee following schedules methods books several patients around the same time?
Cluster booking
3 multiple choice options
Which temperature site would give the highest normal values?
Rectal
3 multiple choice options
Which of the following describes the patient's chief complaint?
The main reason the patient is seeking care that day
3 multiple choice options
The selection of one of the three available blood pressure cuff sized depends on which of the
following criteria?
Weight of the patient/size of the arm
3 multiple choice options
What is latex sensitivity a type of?
Allergic reaction
, 3 multiple choice options
What is the scrubbing of instruments with special brushes and detergent to remove blood,
mucous, etc.?
Sanitization
3 multiple choice options
What is the process that involves a soaking or wiping process and inhibits the activity of
disease-causing organisms?
Disinfecting
3 multiple choice options
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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?
Sterilization
3 multiple choice options
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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?
Subjective
3 multiple choice options
Which procedure that requires intervention should be documented for patient reference?
Clinical Procedure
3 multiple choice options
We have an expert-written solution to this problem!
The immune system protects the body from which of the following?
Disease and infection
3 multiple choice options
A procedure for filling insurance claims would be found under which policies section of the
procedure manual?
Administrative
3 multiple choice options
What is the best way to address an elderly patient?
Mr. or Mrs.
3 multiple choice options
When calling a facility to schedule a patient, what is the most important factor to remember?
To maintain patient confidentiality
3 multiple choice options
After how many minutes after a patient has missed an appointment, should the medical
assistant call to reschedule?
15
3 multiple choice options
Which of thee following schedules methods books several patients around the same time?
Cluster booking
3 multiple choice options
Which temperature site would give the highest normal values?
Rectal
3 multiple choice options
Which of the following describes the patient's chief complaint?
The main reason the patient is seeking care that day
3 multiple choice options
The selection of one of the three available blood pressure cuff sized depends on which of the
following criteria?
Weight of the patient/size of the arm
3 multiple choice options
What is latex sensitivity a type of?
Allergic reaction
, 3 multiple choice options
What is the scrubbing of instruments with special brushes and detergent to remove blood,
mucous, etc.?
Sanitization
3 multiple choice options
What is the process that involves a soaking or wiping process and inhibits the activity of
disease-causing organisms?
Disinfecting
3 multiple choice options
We have an expert-written solution to this problem!
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?
Sterilization
3 multiple choice options
We have an expert-written solution to this problem!
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?
Subjective
3 multiple choice options
Which procedure that requires intervention should be documented for patient reference?
Clinical Procedure
3 multiple choice options
We have an expert-written solution to this problem!
The immune system protects the body from which of the following?
Disease and infection
3 multiple choice options
A procedure for filling insurance claims would be found under which policies section of the
procedure manual?
Administrative
3 multiple choice options
