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