New York Medical Assistant Certification
Examination (NY MAC) Practice Questions
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1. Which of the following is the normal range for an adult pulse rate?
a. 30–50 bpm
b. 60–100 bpm
c. 100–140 bpm
d. 140–180 bpm
b. 60–100 bpm
Normal resting adult heart rate is 60–100 beats per minute. Lower or
higher indicates bradycardia or tachycardia.
2. Which instrument is used to examine the interior of the eye?
a. Otoscope
b. Laryngoscope
, c. Ophthalmoscope
d. Endoscope
c. Ophthalmoscope
The ophthalmoscope allows visualization of the retina and internal
eye structures.
3. The term "afebrile" means:
a. Without fever
b. With fever
c. Below normal blood pressure
d. With high pulse
a. Without fever
"A-" means without, "febrile" means fever; together, afebrile means
no fever.
4. Which of the following is a government insurance program for the
elderly?
a. Medicaid
b. Medicare
c. TRICARE
d. Workers’ compensation
b. Medicare
Medicare provides health coverage primarily for individuals 65 years
and older.
,5. Which blood pressure reading indicates hypertension?
a. 110/70 mmHg
b. 118/78 mmHg
c. 130/80 mmHg
d. 150/95 mmHg
d. 150/95 mmHg
A reading consistently ≥140/90 mmHg is diagnostic for hypertension.
6. The first step in controlling bleeding is:
a. Applying a tourniquet
b. Applying direct pressure
c. Elevating the limb
d. Calling for help
b. Applying direct pressure
Direct pressure controls bleeding most effectively before other
measures.
7. Which of the following is part of the subjective information in a
patient record?
a. Blood pressure reading
b. Patient’s statement of pain
c. Lab test result
d. Physician’s diagnosis
b. Patient’s statement of pain
, Subjective data is what the patient reports; objective data is
measurable.
8. The combining form “nephro” refers to:
a. Liver
b. Lung
c. Kidney
d. Nerve
c. Kidney
“Nephro” is the root for kidney.
9. Which PPE is required when there is risk of splashing blood?
a. Gloves only
b. Gloves and gown
c. Gloves, gown, mask, and eye protection
d. None
c. Gloves, gown, mask, and eye protection
Full barrier protection prevents mucous membrane exposure to
bloodborne pathogens.
10. The angle for an intradermal injection is:
a. 90°
b. 45°
c. 15°
d. 60°
c. 15°
Examination (NY MAC) Practice Questions
And Correct Answers (Verified Answers)
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1. Which of the following is the normal range for an adult pulse rate?
a. 30–50 bpm
b. 60–100 bpm
c. 100–140 bpm
d. 140–180 bpm
b. 60–100 bpm
Normal resting adult heart rate is 60–100 beats per minute. Lower or
higher indicates bradycardia or tachycardia.
2. Which instrument is used to examine the interior of the eye?
a. Otoscope
b. Laryngoscope
, c. Ophthalmoscope
d. Endoscope
c. Ophthalmoscope
The ophthalmoscope allows visualization of the retina and internal
eye structures.
3. The term "afebrile" means:
a. Without fever
b. With fever
c. Below normal blood pressure
d. With high pulse
a. Without fever
"A-" means without, "febrile" means fever; together, afebrile means
no fever.
4. Which of the following is a government insurance program for the
elderly?
a. Medicaid
b. Medicare
c. TRICARE
d. Workers’ compensation
b. Medicare
Medicare provides health coverage primarily for individuals 65 years
and older.
,5. Which blood pressure reading indicates hypertension?
a. 110/70 mmHg
b. 118/78 mmHg
c. 130/80 mmHg
d. 150/95 mmHg
d. 150/95 mmHg
A reading consistently ≥140/90 mmHg is diagnostic for hypertension.
6. The first step in controlling bleeding is:
a. Applying a tourniquet
b. Applying direct pressure
c. Elevating the limb
d. Calling for help
b. Applying direct pressure
Direct pressure controls bleeding most effectively before other
measures.
7. Which of the following is part of the subjective information in a
patient record?
a. Blood pressure reading
b. Patient’s statement of pain
c. Lab test result
d. Physician’s diagnosis
b. Patient’s statement of pain
, Subjective data is what the patient reports; objective data is
measurable.
8. The combining form “nephro” refers to:
a. Liver
b. Lung
c. Kidney
d. Nerve
c. Kidney
“Nephro” is the root for kidney.
9. Which PPE is required when there is risk of splashing blood?
a. Gloves only
b. Gloves and gown
c. Gloves, gown, mask, and eye protection
d. None
c. Gloves, gown, mask, and eye protection
Full barrier protection prevents mucous membrane exposure to
bloodborne pathogens.
10. The angle for an intradermal injection is:
a. 90°
b. 45°
c. 15°
d. 60°
c. 15°
