AMCA MAC Practice Test Questions with Correct
Answers
Which of the following on an ECG reflects ventricular heart depolarization?
QRS wave
What is the universal standard speed for recording an ECG?
25 mm/second
What is the purpose of performing a specific gravity on a urine sample?
it measure its density when compared with distilled water
All of the following demonstrate quality control. What is the exception?
treating every customer properly
What is the pacemaker of the heart?
sinoatrial node (SA node)
Which of the following commonly used disinfectants is used in the medical field and
found to be effective against blood borne pathogens?
bleach
Which of the following is the most appropriate method for disposing of contaminated
needles?
place it in a biohazard sharps container located in the room where used
What is the most important step in achieving medical asepsis?
washing hands
, Which of the following solutions will help prevent the transmission of hepatitis?
household bleach
How often should quality control test be done for procedures performed in the office?
daily
Which organization developed the guidelines for universal precautions?
CDC
According to OSHA, medical personnel must wear PPE when they have contact with
which of the following?
blood
To detect pregnancy, either urine or blood serum is tested for the presence of which of
the following?
HCG hormone
A bacteriological culture needs to be performed on a collected urine specimen. Which of
the following instructions best describe what your patient should do?
void a specimen midstream in a sterile cup
A urine specimen was collected and then left standing for more than 1 hour. Bacteria
grew, and the pH of the urine became which of the following?
alkaline
What is the pH range for normal urine?
4.5-8.0
Answers
Which of the following on an ECG reflects ventricular heart depolarization?
QRS wave
What is the universal standard speed for recording an ECG?
25 mm/second
What is the purpose of performing a specific gravity on a urine sample?
it measure its density when compared with distilled water
All of the following demonstrate quality control. What is the exception?
treating every customer properly
What is the pacemaker of the heart?
sinoatrial node (SA node)
Which of the following commonly used disinfectants is used in the medical field and
found to be effective against blood borne pathogens?
bleach
Which of the following is the most appropriate method for disposing of contaminated
needles?
place it in a biohazard sharps container located in the room where used
What is the most important step in achieving medical asepsis?
washing hands
, Which of the following solutions will help prevent the transmission of hepatitis?
household bleach
How often should quality control test be done for procedures performed in the office?
daily
Which organization developed the guidelines for universal precautions?
CDC
According to OSHA, medical personnel must wear PPE when they have contact with
which of the following?
blood
To detect pregnancy, either urine or blood serum is tested for the presence of which of
the following?
HCG hormone
A bacteriological culture needs to be performed on a collected urine specimen. Which of
the following instructions best describe what your patient should do?
void a specimen midstream in a sterile cup
A urine specimen was collected and then left standing for more than 1 hour. Bacteria
grew, and the pH of the urine became which of the following?
alkaline
What is the pH range for normal urine?
4.5-8.0
