MA Cert Test Questions With Accurate Answers.
On ECG paper horizontal measurements are used to determine the ... -
accurate answers-c. electrical voltage of the waveforms
Aspirin and acetaminophen are examples of ___ and ___ - accurate answers-c.
analgesics and antipyretics
Demerol 75mg, IM every 4 hours, AS NEEDED for severe pain is what type of
medication order? - accurate answers-PRN
An intramuscular medication should be administered.. - accurate answers-b.
at a 90 degree angle and aspirated
Roger . . . Overdoses of acetaminophen can precipitate life-threatening
abnormalities in which of the following organs? - accurate answers-d. liver
The physician prescribes a buccal medication. The medical assistant should
instruct the patient to place the medication where..? - accurate answers-d.
between the lower teeth and cheek
One teaspoon is equal to ___cc or ___mL - accurate answers-a. 5,5
What is used as a reference point to I.D the changing electrical amplitude? -
accurate answers-a. isoelectric line
Every prescription for a controlled substance requires the physicians
signature and a ___ number.. - accurate answers-d. DEA
Your patient is to receive Precaf 20mg/kg every 12 hrs. The patient weighs 88
lb. What is the correct dose? - accurate answers-b. 800 mg
What drug prevents the action of another drug or chemical? - accurate
answers-c. antagonist
Co-insurance is calculated based on a.. - accurate answers-d. percentage of
charge
Muscles that act on the knee and joint exhibit two actions.. - accurate answers-
flexion and extension
,A structure that is composed of 2 or more tissue types is called an ___ -
accurate answers-a. organ
The skin is made up of what type of tissue? - accurate answers-c. both
connective and epithelial
Somatic tremor is the result of ... - accurate answers-d. muscle movement
The smallest structural unit of the nervous system is the ___ - accurate
answers-d. neuron
Personal space ranges from - accurate answers-a. 1 1/2 - 4 feet
The primary function of the nervous system is to detect... - accurate answers-
d. changes in the internal and external environment and respond
appropriately
All of the following are reproductive organs EXCEPT.. - accurate answers-d.
bladder
The functional unit of the kidney is the - accurate answers-a. nephron
When attaching the black limb lead, place it on the ___ ___ - accurate answers-b.
left arm
Which word best describes issues that have a moral implication of right and
wrong? - accurate answers-a. ethics
The documentation that expresses the wishes of patients in case of terminal
illness or an accident after which patient cannot express their wishes is called
a ___ ___. - accurate answers-d. living will
Negligence must be ___ - accurate answers-b. proven
What is the appropriate test used for heparin therapy? - accurate answers-d.
APPT
, A provider withdraws from the care of a patient without reasonable notice of
discharger is considered.. - accurate answers-d. abandonment
Which agency regulates the Controlled Substance Act?
(drugs) - accurate answers-b. DEA
Defamation through spoken statements is known as .. - accurate answers-b.
slander
Insulin syringes are calibrated in - accurate answers-a. units
Which of the following is not true regarding HIPAA laws? - accurate answers-
b. Few boundaries are set on the use and release of health records
To determine our ventricular pulse, the EKG tech would ..? - accurate answers-
c. calculate the spacing between the QRS complexes
PHI stands for ..? - accurate answers-b. Protected health information
A patient agrees to undergo treatment after the method, risk and
consequences are explained to him. This is an example of what kind of
consent? - accurate answers-d. informed consent
Failure to give a patient appropriate care is called ___ - accurate answers-
negligence
A patient has an oral temp of 100.8F. The medical term for this is... - accurate
answers-d. pyrexia
A routine hand wash procedure uses plain soap to remove soil and transient
bacteria. Hand asepsis requires the use of ..? - accurate answers-c.
antimicrobial soap
Which of the following precautions require special air handling and
ventilation? - accurate answers-d. airborne
Which of the following is correct regarding contact transmission? - accurate
answers-d. it involves contaminated instruments, needles, or contaminated
hands that are not washed
On ECG paper horizontal measurements are used to determine the ... -
accurate answers-c. electrical voltage of the waveforms
Aspirin and acetaminophen are examples of ___ and ___ - accurate answers-c.
analgesics and antipyretics
Demerol 75mg, IM every 4 hours, AS NEEDED for severe pain is what type of
medication order? - accurate answers-PRN
An intramuscular medication should be administered.. - accurate answers-b.
at a 90 degree angle and aspirated
Roger . . . Overdoses of acetaminophen can precipitate life-threatening
abnormalities in which of the following organs? - accurate answers-d. liver
The physician prescribes a buccal medication. The medical assistant should
instruct the patient to place the medication where..? - accurate answers-d.
between the lower teeth and cheek
One teaspoon is equal to ___cc or ___mL - accurate answers-a. 5,5
What is used as a reference point to I.D the changing electrical amplitude? -
accurate answers-a. isoelectric line
Every prescription for a controlled substance requires the physicians
signature and a ___ number.. - accurate answers-d. DEA
Your patient is to receive Precaf 20mg/kg every 12 hrs. The patient weighs 88
lb. What is the correct dose? - accurate answers-b. 800 mg
What drug prevents the action of another drug or chemical? - accurate
answers-c. antagonist
Co-insurance is calculated based on a.. - accurate answers-d. percentage of
charge
Muscles that act on the knee and joint exhibit two actions.. - accurate answers-
flexion and extension
,A structure that is composed of 2 or more tissue types is called an ___ -
accurate answers-a. organ
The skin is made up of what type of tissue? - accurate answers-c. both
connective and epithelial
Somatic tremor is the result of ... - accurate answers-d. muscle movement
The smallest structural unit of the nervous system is the ___ - accurate
answers-d. neuron
Personal space ranges from - accurate answers-a. 1 1/2 - 4 feet
The primary function of the nervous system is to detect... - accurate answers-
d. changes in the internal and external environment and respond
appropriately
All of the following are reproductive organs EXCEPT.. - accurate answers-d.
bladder
The functional unit of the kidney is the - accurate answers-a. nephron
When attaching the black limb lead, place it on the ___ ___ - accurate answers-b.
left arm
Which word best describes issues that have a moral implication of right and
wrong? - accurate answers-a. ethics
The documentation that expresses the wishes of patients in case of terminal
illness or an accident after which patient cannot express their wishes is called
a ___ ___. - accurate answers-d. living will
Negligence must be ___ - accurate answers-b. proven
What is the appropriate test used for heparin therapy? - accurate answers-d.
APPT
, A provider withdraws from the care of a patient without reasonable notice of
discharger is considered.. - accurate answers-d. abandonment
Which agency regulates the Controlled Substance Act?
(drugs) - accurate answers-b. DEA
Defamation through spoken statements is known as .. - accurate answers-b.
slander
Insulin syringes are calibrated in - accurate answers-a. units
Which of the following is not true regarding HIPAA laws? - accurate answers-
b. Few boundaries are set on the use and release of health records
To determine our ventricular pulse, the EKG tech would ..? - accurate answers-
c. calculate the spacing between the QRS complexes
PHI stands for ..? - accurate answers-b. Protected health information
A patient agrees to undergo treatment after the method, risk and
consequences are explained to him. This is an example of what kind of
consent? - accurate answers-d. informed consent
Failure to give a patient appropriate care is called ___ - accurate answers-
negligence
A patient has an oral temp of 100.8F. The medical term for this is... - accurate
answers-d. pyrexia
A routine hand wash procedure uses plain soap to remove soil and transient
bacteria. Hand asepsis requires the use of ..? - accurate answers-c.
antimicrobial soap
Which of the following precautions require special air handling and
ventilation? - accurate answers-d. airborne
Which of the following is correct regarding contact transmission? - accurate
answers-d. it involves contaminated instruments, needles, or contaminated
hands that are not washed
