Amca Certification Test - Medical Assisting
Study Guide 100% Solved
20) Mr. Smith is suffering from an enlargement of the bones in the entire skull as well as in the
hands and feet, in addition to thickening of the skin. Which of the following conditions is Mr.
Smith suffering from?
A. Addison's
B. Cushing's
C. Acromegaly
D. Cretinism C. Acromegaly
21) The functional unit of the kidney is the:
A. Nephron
B. Ureter
C. Urethra
D. Bladder A. Nephron
22) Which of the following types of gloves can be decontaminated and reused if they show no
signs of deterioration after use?
,A. Disposable
B. Utility
C. Sterile
D. Examination B. Utility
23) After obtaining an ECG tracing, a Medical Assistant would be expected to?
A. Check the patient with a pulse oximeter to verify accuracy of the ECG tracing
B. Evaluate the patient's medication list for cardiac altering drugs
C. Instruct the patient on the tracing results and cardiac prognosis
D. Observe the tracing for quality and decide if another tracing may be required D.
Observe the tracing for quality and decide if another tracing may be required
24) There are two types of civil actions healthcare providers for injuries resulting from health
care, The first one is lack of informed consent and the second one is:
A. Violation of standard of care
B. Trial and Post trial
C. Violation of confidentiality
D. Violation of continued care plan A. Violation of standard care
,25) Dr. Jones and Dr. Brown decide to share a practice. Together, they share patients, expenses,
profits and assets. Which type of medical practice is this?
A. Group practice
B. Clinic
C. Partnership
D. Sole proprietorship A. Group practice
26)What is the appropriate test used for heparin therapy?
A. POCT
B. APPT
C. H&H
D. SST B. APPT
27) A provider withdraws from the care of a patient without reasonable notice of discharge is
considered:
A. Abandonment
B. Malpractice
C. Negligence
, D. Slander A. Abandonment
28) Which agency regulates the Controlled Substances Act?
A. IRS
B. DEA
C. SWAT
D. OSHA B. DEA
29) Defamation through spoken statements is known as:
A. Libel
B. Sympathy
C. Empathy
D. Slander D. Slander
30) Insulin syringes are calibrated in:
A. Milliliters
B. Units
C. Cubic centimeters
Study Guide 100% Solved
20) Mr. Smith is suffering from an enlargement of the bones in the entire skull as well as in the
hands and feet, in addition to thickening of the skin. Which of the following conditions is Mr.
Smith suffering from?
A. Addison's
B. Cushing's
C. Acromegaly
D. Cretinism C. Acromegaly
21) The functional unit of the kidney is the:
A. Nephron
B. Ureter
C. Urethra
D. Bladder A. Nephron
22) Which of the following types of gloves can be decontaminated and reused if they show no
signs of deterioration after use?
,A. Disposable
B. Utility
C. Sterile
D. Examination B. Utility
23) After obtaining an ECG tracing, a Medical Assistant would be expected to?
A. Check the patient with a pulse oximeter to verify accuracy of the ECG tracing
B. Evaluate the patient's medication list for cardiac altering drugs
C. Instruct the patient on the tracing results and cardiac prognosis
D. Observe the tracing for quality and decide if another tracing may be required D.
Observe the tracing for quality and decide if another tracing may be required
24) There are two types of civil actions healthcare providers for injuries resulting from health
care, The first one is lack of informed consent and the second one is:
A. Violation of standard of care
B. Trial and Post trial
C. Violation of confidentiality
D. Violation of continued care plan A. Violation of standard care
,25) Dr. Jones and Dr. Brown decide to share a practice. Together, they share patients, expenses,
profits and assets. Which type of medical practice is this?
A. Group practice
B. Clinic
C. Partnership
D. Sole proprietorship A. Group practice
26)What is the appropriate test used for heparin therapy?
A. POCT
B. APPT
C. H&H
D. SST B. APPT
27) A provider withdraws from the care of a patient without reasonable notice of discharge is
considered:
A. Abandonment
B. Malpractice
C. Negligence
, D. Slander A. Abandonment
28) Which agency regulates the Controlled Substances Act?
A. IRS
B. DEA
C. SWAT
D. OSHA B. DEA
29) Defamation through spoken statements is known as:
A. Libel
B. Sympathy
C. Empathy
D. Slander D. Slander
30) Insulin syringes are calibrated in:
A. Milliliters
B. Units
C. Cubic centimeters
