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AAMA PRACTICE TEST - 200 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS SOLVED 100% CORRECT!!

1. Which of the following terms describes the body's ability to maintain its normal state? a. Anabolism b. Catabolism c. Tolerance d. Homeostasis e. Metabolism - d. Homeostasis 2. Which of the following best describes the human body's defense mechanism against environmental bacteria? a. Hair in the nose b. Mucous membranes c. Osteoblasts d. Saliva e. Tears - b. Mucous membranes

Erik Erikson is best known for developing what theory? - The Stages of Psychosocial Development Abraham Maslow is best known for what psychological theory describing an individual's motivations? - 1. Cognitive Developmental Theory 2. The Hierarchy of Needsx 3. Psychosexual Theory of Development 4. The Stages of Psychosocial Development What are the virtues that can be gained for successfully resolving the psychological crisis at each of Erikson's eight stages, in order? - Hope, Will, Pu...

What specialist would a patient with arthritis be treated by? - rheumatologist An abnormal increase in the size of an organ is - hypertrophy Inflammation of lymph tissue in the throat - tonsillitis A liver biopsy taken by needle through the skin would be described as: - percutaneous The sum of the chemical processes in the cell is: - metabolism x-ray of the spinal cord - myelogram hernia of the urinary bladder - cystocele pertaining to the opposite side - contralateral

The correct medical term for hives is: Select one: a. Urticaria b. Alopecia c. Shingles d. A nevus e. Verruca - urticaria The peripheral nervous system is composed of how many pairs of spinal nerves? Select one: a.5 b.12 c.30 d.31 e.2 - 31 The vertebrae located in the lower back are the: Select one: a. Lumbar b. Coccyxc. Thoracic d. Sacral e. Cervical - Lumbar

Describes the body's ability to maintain its normal state - Homeostasis Mature cells that have a nucleus - Lymphocyte, monocyte, basophil, neutrophil Known to help prevent infection - Hair in the nose, mucous membranes, saliva,tears Flexible connective tissue that is attached to bones at the joints - Cartilage Located on the mediastinum - Aorta, esophagus,heart, trachea Body cavity that contains the pituitary gland - Cranial Closes and seals off the lower airway during swallowing - Epiglo...

The term used to describe the bills the practice has to pay for rent, equipment rental and salaries is Select one: a. Accounts payable b. Accounts receivable c. Outgoing accounts d. Cash due accounts e. Double-entry accounts - a A tickler file is: Select one: a. A physician referral service b. A list of procedures for equipment maintenance c. Future events arranged in chronological order d. A type of color coding e. A guide for processing insurance claims - c Which of the following...

For purposes of collections control, how often should the medical assistant verify the patient's demographic data? A. When the patient changes insurance carriers B. When the patient's account is delinquent C. Once a year D. When the patient's account statement is returned as undeliverable E. On each visit - e Which of the following describes a surgical procedure that connects the common bile duct with the middle portion of the small intestines? A. Choledochoenterostomy B. Choledoch...

Laboratory results indicating an increase in the creatinine and blood urea nitrogen (BUN) levels are consistent with damage to which of the following body systems? A. Respiratory B. Cardiovascular C. Nervous D. Urinary E. Integumentary - D. Urinary Which of the following is the vein that returns the blood to the heart from parts of the body below the diaphragm? A. Axillary vein B. Brachiocephalic vein C. Superior vena cava. D. Inferior Vena Cava E. Subclavian Vein - D. Inferior vena...

1. Which of the following arteries is most often used for assessing the pulse on a conscious patient? A. Femoral Although easily palpable, this would entail palpating the patient's groin, and would not be utilized routinely in a conscious patient. B. Temporal The temporal artery can be small and difficult to assess. C. Brachial The brachial artery is often difficult to access and could require removal of long sleeve clothing. D. Radial The radial pulse is the most frequently monitored and...