AMCA CLINICAL MEDICAL ASSISTING TEST
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
Which of the following is considered a parasitic infection? - answersMalaria
na na na na na na na na na na
Aspirin and acetaminophen are examples of: - answersAnalgesics and Antipyretics
na na na na na na na na na
Demerol 75 mg, IM every 4 hours, as needed for severe pain, is what type of medication order? - answersPRN
na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na
This unit in the hospital is run by physicians and experts in the field of musculoskeletal disorders of bones, joints,
na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na
ligaments and tendons, identify this department. - answersRheumatologist
na na na na na na na na
MSDS information includes: - answersis a document that contains information on the potential hazards (health,
na na na na na na na na na na na na na na
fire, reactivity and environmental) and how to work safely with the chemical product.
na na na na na na na na na na na na na
The physician prescribes a buccal medication. The medical assistant should instruct the patient to: -
na na na na na na na na na na na na na na
answersBetween Lower teeth & Cheek
na na na na na
Which of the following is the best specimen to test for levels of iron in the blood? - answersCBC
na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na
All pathogens are: - answersDisease causing microorganisms
na na na na na na
Every prescription for a controlled substance requires the physicians signature and a ____________ numbers? -
na na na na na na na na na na na na na na
answersDEA
na
when using a No. 10 envelope, where should the address be placed? - answers
na na na na na na na na na na na na na
What drug prevents the action of another drug or chemical? - answers
na na na na na na na na na na na
Co-insurance is calculated based on a: - answersPercent of charge na na na na na na na na na
Muscles that act on the knee joint exhibit two actions: - answersFlexion
na na na na na na na na na na na
A structure that is composed of two or more tissue types is called a/an: - answers
na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na
Cellular respiration is a function of the: - answers
na na na na na na na na
Somatic tremor is the result of: - answers na na na na na na na
The smallest structural unit of the nervous system is the: - answers
na na na na na na na na na na na
A patient came into the doctor's office with chest pain and shortness of breath. Which position is best to help him
na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na
breathe better? - answers
na na na na
The primary function of the nervous system is: - answers
na na na na na na na na na
Mr. Smith is suffering from an enlargement of the bones in the entire skull as well as in the hands and feet, in
na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na
addition to thickening of the skin. Which of the following conditions is Mr. Smith suffering from? -
na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na
answersacromegaly
na
The functional unit of the kidney is the: - answersNephron
na na na na na na na na na
1
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,Which of the following types of gloves can be decontaminated and reused if they show no signs of deterioration
na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na
after use? - answersSterile
na na na na
After obtaining an ECG tracing, a Medical Assistant would be expected to - answers
na na na na na na na na na na na na na
There are two types of civil actions against healthcare providers for injuries resulting from health care. The first
na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na
one is lack of informed consent and the second one is: - answers
na na na na na na na na na na na na na
Dr. Jones and Dr. Brown decide to share a practice. Together, they share patients, expenses, profits and assets.
na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na
Which type of medical practice is this? - answers
na na na na na na na na na
What is the appropriate test used for heparin therapy? - answers
na na na na na na na na na na
A provider withdraws from the care of a patient without reasonable notice of discharge is considered: - answers
na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na
Which agency regulates the Controlled Substances Act? - answers
na na na na na na na na
Defamation through spoken statements is known as: - answers na na na na na na na na
Insulin syringes are calibrated in: - answers na na na na na na
Which of the following is not true regarding HIPAA laws? - answers
na na na na na na na na na na na
To determine our ventricular pulse, the EKG technician would: - answers
na na na na na na na na na na
PHI stands for: - answers na na na na
Which situation would a Medical Assistant's signature be required? - answers
na na na na na na na na na na
The Privacy Rule gives patients the right to: - answers
na na na na na na na na na
A patient has an oral temperature of 100.8 degrees F. The medical term for this is: - answers
na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na
A routine hand wash procedure uses plain soap to remove soil and transient bacteria. Hand antisepsis requires
na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na
the use of: - answers
na na na na na
Which of the following precautions require special air handling and ventilation? - answers
na na na na na na na na na na na na
Which of the following is correct regarding contact transmissions? - answers
na na na na na na na na na na
Important information a patient should know about immunizations would be that: - answers
na na na na na na na na na na na na
What is the process used to wash and remove blood and tissue from medical instruments called? - answers
na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na
A patient weighs 83.92 kg. How many pounds does he weigh? - answers
na na na na na na na na na na na na
While taking a patient's medical history for active tuberculosis, what type of PPE (personal protective equipment)
na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na
is required? - answers
na na na na
Most exposures to HIV in healthcare setting are the result of: - answers
na na na na na na na na na na na na
The four classic symptoms of inflammation are erythema, pain, and: - answers
na na na na na na na na na na na
A tympanic temperature means the body temperature is measured: - answers
na na na na na na na na na na
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QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
Which of the following is considered a parasitic infection? - answersMalaria
na na na na na na na na na na
Aspirin and acetaminophen are examples of: - answersAnalgesics and Antipyretics
na na na na na na na na na
Demerol 75 mg, IM every 4 hours, as needed for severe pain, is what type of medication order? - answersPRN
na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na
This unit in the hospital is run by physicians and experts in the field of musculoskeletal disorders of bones, joints,
na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na
ligaments and tendons, identify this department. - answersRheumatologist
na na na na na na na na
MSDS information includes: - answersis a document that contains information on the potential hazards (health,
na na na na na na na na na na na na na na
fire, reactivity and environmental) and how to work safely with the chemical product.
na na na na na na na na na na na na na
The physician prescribes a buccal medication. The medical assistant should instruct the patient to: -
na na na na na na na na na na na na na na
answersBetween Lower teeth & Cheek
na na na na na
Which of the following is the best specimen to test for levels of iron in the blood? - answersCBC
na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na
All pathogens are: - answersDisease causing microorganisms
na na na na na na
Every prescription for a controlled substance requires the physicians signature and a ____________ numbers? -
na na na na na na na na na na na na na na
answersDEA
na
when using a No. 10 envelope, where should the address be placed? - answers
na na na na na na na na na na na na na
What drug prevents the action of another drug or chemical? - answers
na na na na na na na na na na na
Co-insurance is calculated based on a: - answersPercent of charge na na na na na na na na na
Muscles that act on the knee joint exhibit two actions: - answersFlexion
na na na na na na na na na na na
A structure that is composed of two or more tissue types is called a/an: - answers
na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na
Cellular respiration is a function of the: - answers
na na na na na na na na
Somatic tremor is the result of: - answers na na na na na na na
The smallest structural unit of the nervous system is the: - answers
na na na na na na na na na na na
A patient came into the doctor's office with chest pain and shortness of breath. Which position is best to help him
na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na
breathe better? - answers
na na na na
The primary function of the nervous system is: - answers
na na na na na na na na na
Mr. Smith is suffering from an enlargement of the bones in the entire skull as well as in the hands and feet, in
na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na
addition to thickening of the skin. Which of the following conditions is Mr. Smith suffering from? -
na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na
answersacromegaly
na
The functional unit of the kidney is the: - answersNephron
na na na na na na na na na
1
■■■■ Turn over nanna
,Which of the following types of gloves can be decontaminated and reused if they show no signs of deterioration
na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na
after use? - answersSterile
na na na na
After obtaining an ECG tracing, a Medical Assistant would be expected to - answers
na na na na na na na na na na na na na
There are two types of civil actions against healthcare providers for injuries resulting from health care. The first
na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na
one is lack of informed consent and the second one is: - answers
na na na na na na na na na na na na na
Dr. Jones and Dr. Brown decide to share a practice. Together, they share patients, expenses, profits and assets.
na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na
Which type of medical practice is this? - answers
na na na na na na na na na
What is the appropriate test used for heparin therapy? - answers
na na na na na na na na na na
A provider withdraws from the care of a patient without reasonable notice of discharge is considered: - answers
na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na
Which agency regulates the Controlled Substances Act? - answers
na na na na na na na na
Defamation through spoken statements is known as: - answers na na na na na na na na
Insulin syringes are calibrated in: - answers na na na na na na
Which of the following is not true regarding HIPAA laws? - answers
na na na na na na na na na na na
To determine our ventricular pulse, the EKG technician would: - answers
na na na na na na na na na na
PHI stands for: - answers na na na na
Which situation would a Medical Assistant's signature be required? - answers
na na na na na na na na na na
The Privacy Rule gives patients the right to: - answers
na na na na na na na na na
A patient has an oral temperature of 100.8 degrees F. The medical term for this is: - answers
na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na
A routine hand wash procedure uses plain soap to remove soil and transient bacteria. Hand antisepsis requires
na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na
the use of: - answers
na na na na na
Which of the following precautions require special air handling and ventilation? - answers
na na na na na na na na na na na na
Which of the following is correct regarding contact transmissions? - answers
na na na na na na na na na na
Important information a patient should know about immunizations would be that: - answers
na na na na na na na na na na na na
What is the process used to wash and remove blood and tissue from medical instruments called? - answers
na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na
A patient weighs 83.92 kg. How many pounds does he weigh? - answers
na na na na na na na na na na na na
While taking a patient's medical history for active tuberculosis, what type of PPE (personal protective equipment)
na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na
is required? - answers
na na na na
Most exposures to HIV in healthcare setting are the result of: - answers
na na na na na na na na na na na na
The four classic symptoms of inflammation are erythema, pain, and: - answers
na na na na na na na na na na na
A tympanic temperature means the body temperature is measured: - answers
na na na na na na na na na na
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