AMCA-MAC EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What drug enhances the effect of another drug: - Answers :synergistic
The normal volume of urine produced by an adult in 24 hour period generally does not
exceed: - Answers :2000mL
A 24 hour specimen would be an example of a: - Answers :Time Specimen
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 - Answers
:Violation of continued care plan
A patients weight should be listed in the patients chart nearest - Answers :1/4 pound
Co insurance is calculated based on - Answers :percentage of a charge
Collection devices used in skin punctures are called - Answers :Capillary tubes
Which of the following is correct regarding contact transmission - Answers :It involves
contaminated instruments,needles, or contaminated hands that are not washed
Which of the following blood pressure reading would be considered stage 1 - Answers
:148/96
Which of the following procedures can be performed by a medical assistant - Answers
:Intramuscular injection
MSDS information includes - Answers :a table of the chemical elements
A baby's pulse and respirations are - Answers :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 - Answers :Loosen clothing around the
patients neck
What is the best location to check the pulse of an adult who is unconscious and not
breathing? - Answers :At the carotid artery of the neck
Asprin and acetaminophen are examples of - Answers :Analgesics and antipyretics
Mr.Matthews called the office to get the test results for his wife Martha. What should the
medical assistant do - Answers :Check the medical record to see if Mr.Matthews is
, authorized to have this information on Mrs.Matthews HIPPA form, if so then release the
information.
A round, raised skin lesion with itching is a positive sign of a reaction to allergic testing
is a - Answers :Wheal
What is the name of the law that protects health care workers who give aid during the
time of an accident: - Answers :Good Samaritan Law
All pathogens are - Answers :microbes that can cause disease
Two employees discussing a patient diagnosis on a hospital elevator with other people
present is a violation of - Answers :Patient Confidentiality
When using a No.10 envelop, where should the address be placed - Answers :10 lines
down from the top and 2 inches from the left edge of the envelope
cellular respiration - Answers :mitochondria
Somatic tremor is the result of - Answers :muscle movement
When a person stays in the same position all the time,pressure causes the skin to -
Answers :Weaken and become necrotic
SOAP is an acronym for - Answers :subjective, objective, assessment, plan
What is the process used to wash and remove blood and tissue from medical
instruments called - Answers :Sanitization
Dr.Jones and Dr.Brown decide to share a practice together, they share
patients,expenses,profit and assests. which type of medical practice is this? - Answers
:Group Practice
Every prescription for a controlled substance requires the physicians signature and a
__________ number - Answers :DEA
Which of the following drug administration routes is the most appropriate for a patient
who has nausea and vomiting - Answers :Rectal
A normal resting heart rate for a average adult is - Answers :60-100 bpm
The national health insurance plan for americans age 65 and older is - Answers
:Medicare
A patient came into the doctors office with chest pain and shortness of breath. Which
position is the best to help him/her breath better - Answers :Fowlers
What drug enhances the effect of another drug: - Answers :synergistic
The normal volume of urine produced by an adult in 24 hour period generally does not
exceed: - Answers :2000mL
A 24 hour specimen would be an example of a: - Answers :Time Specimen
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 - Answers
:Violation of continued care plan
A patients weight should be listed in the patients chart nearest - Answers :1/4 pound
Co insurance is calculated based on - Answers :percentage of a charge
Collection devices used in skin punctures are called - Answers :Capillary tubes
Which of the following is correct regarding contact transmission - Answers :It involves
contaminated instruments,needles, or contaminated hands that are not washed
Which of the following blood pressure reading would be considered stage 1 - Answers
:148/96
Which of the following procedures can be performed by a medical assistant - Answers
:Intramuscular injection
MSDS information includes - Answers :a table of the chemical elements
A baby's pulse and respirations are - Answers :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 - Answers :Loosen clothing around the
patients neck
What is the best location to check the pulse of an adult who is unconscious and not
breathing? - Answers :At the carotid artery of the neck
Asprin and acetaminophen are examples of - Answers :Analgesics and antipyretics
Mr.Matthews called the office to get the test results for his wife Martha. What should the
medical assistant do - Answers :Check the medical record to see if Mr.Matthews is
, authorized to have this information on Mrs.Matthews HIPPA form, if so then release the
information.
A round, raised skin lesion with itching is a positive sign of a reaction to allergic testing
is a - Answers :Wheal
What is the name of the law that protects health care workers who give aid during the
time of an accident: - Answers :Good Samaritan Law
All pathogens are - Answers :microbes that can cause disease
Two employees discussing a patient diagnosis on a hospital elevator with other people
present is a violation of - Answers :Patient Confidentiality
When using a No.10 envelop, where should the address be placed - Answers :10 lines
down from the top and 2 inches from the left edge of the envelope
cellular respiration - Answers :mitochondria
Somatic tremor is the result of - Answers :muscle movement
When a person stays in the same position all the time,pressure causes the skin to -
Answers :Weaken and become necrotic
SOAP is an acronym for - Answers :subjective, objective, assessment, plan
What is the process used to wash and remove blood and tissue from medical
instruments called - Answers :Sanitization
Dr.Jones and Dr.Brown decide to share a practice together, they share
patients,expenses,profit and assests. which type of medical practice is this? - Answers
:Group Practice
Every prescription for a controlled substance requires the physicians signature and a
__________ number - Answers :DEA
Which of the following drug administration routes is the most appropriate for a patient
who has nausea and vomiting - Answers :Rectal
A normal resting heart rate for a average adult is - Answers :60-100 bpm
The national health insurance plan for americans age 65 and older is - Answers
:Medicare
A patient came into the doctors office with chest pain and shortness of breath. Which
position is the best to help him/her breath better - Answers :Fowlers
