Medical Assistant

What is the ratio of bleach to water recommended fro disinfection?

• 1:1
• 1:5
• 1:10
• 3:5

The demand for registered nurses will decline over the next 10 years.

• True
• False

Which of the following government agencies enforces safety conditions in the medical office?

• CLIA
• OSHA
• DOH
• FDA

If you get an associate's degree in Nursing you went to school __ years.

• 2

The needs theorists’ works are still in daily use in education, in clinical nursing, and in clinical nursing research.

• True
• False

Of the following, which would be considered the first step in treating a patient with a chemical burn of the skin?

• Wash with soap and water
• Apply an antiseptic ointment
• Apply ice
• Flush area with water

The medical term for German measles is rubella.

• True
• False

Which is not a link in the chain of infection?

• Host
• Agent
• Mode of transportation
• Portal of exit

The "heart skeleton" is made up of how many rings?

• 2
• 3
• 4
• 5

The pattern of breathing. It can vary with age: infants have an irregular rhythm while adults have regular.

• Pulse rate
• Respiratory Rhythm
• Breathing Rhythm

Norepinephrine is a neurotransmitter in the ____________ heart rate.

• Parasympathetic
• Sympathetic

An MA is caring for a patient who has chronic asthma. Which of the following kinds of medications should the MA expect to relay to the pharmacy?

• Antihistamine
• Decongestant
• Bronchodilator
• Antipyretic

Health Assistant is responsible for...

• Medicinal Treatment
• Consultation
• General health checkup
• All of the above

Which is not the role of a medical assistant?

• Prepare room
• Prepare patient
• Patient physical exam
• Take patient's vital signs

What route of medication administration ensures the most rapid effect on a patient having a reaction?

• intravaneous IV

The normal range for an axillary temperature is:

• 98.6-99.6
• 97.6-99.6
• 96.6-98.6

How often should the temperature of a water bath be checked?

• Once a day
• Once when filling
• Once a day and each time it is used

Which physician may specialize in pain management?

• A pediatrician
• A OB/GYN
• A radiologist
• An Anesthesiologist

Sig: ii tablets sl qid

• Take 2 under the tongue 4 times daily
• Take 1 tablet before sleeping at night
• Take 2 tablets with food 4 times daily

Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs includes which of the following?

• Money
• Direction
• Self-loathing
• Self-esteem

Anthropometric measurement is used for which of the following?

• To complete growth charts
• To determine the dosage for medications
• To determine if the patient is hypertensive
• To assess the lung volume

What is the purpose of a professional practice experience?

What should you do if a patient faints and falls to the floor?

• Check for a pulse

The predicted demand for a specific profession is called _____ __________.

• job security
• job predetermination
• employee predestination
• job outlook

Each of the following is known to help prevent infection EXCEPT

• Hair in the nose
• Mucous membranes
• Osteoblasts
• Saliva
• Tears

When performing a 12-lead EKG on a patient, which of the following leads is used as a ground to help decrease interference?

• Left leg
• Right leg
• Left arm
• Right arm

What color tube should be used for PT/INR or PTT (blood clotting) collection?

• blue

The assignment of alphabetical characters and/or numbers to diagnoses, services, and procedures based on patient record documentation is known as ___.

• coding

What is a bung?

• The lid of the centrifuge
• The plastic or rubber mat on the bottom of the centrifuge
• The plastic or rubber mat on the bottom of each cup in the centrifuge

Horizontal rotor centrifuges achieve higher RCF than Fixed Angle rotors?

• True
• False

When a MA is taking a patient's blood pressure, which of the following Korotkoff sounds represents the systolic blood pressure?

• Swooshing
• Soft and muffed
• Faint and pulsing
• Tapping

The part of the small intestine that connects with the stomach is the

• Jejunum
• Ileum
• Duodenum
• Cecum

Professional associations often allow students to join as student members. List the benefits to the student of doing so.

Of the following, which would a certified medical assistant typically be able to perform when assisting the physician in the exam room?

• Assist with minor procedures
• Start an IV for therapy
• Administer medications by intravenous route
• All of the above

Coding and reimbursement specialists can obtain employment in a variety of health care settings.

• True
• False

The prefix brady (as in bradycardia) means:

• Fast
• Irregular
• Slow
• Without

Taking the patient's temperature with an ear thermomator is know as the _____________.

• Tympanic
• Axillary
• Rectal
• Oral

Tid means how many times daily?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

The endocardium is the ______layer of the heart.

• Inner
• Outer
• Muscular

Two professional associations that offer certification in coding are

• AAPC and AHIMA
• AHIMA and CDC
• ICA and CDC
• NCRA and AAPC

Bid means how many times daily?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

Parasympathetic (vagus nerve) has and inhibitory effect via the neurotransmitter _______.

• Acetylchlorine
• Norepinephrine

A medical procedure cannot be performed on a patient until the doctor obtains __________________.

• Confidentiality
• Informed consent
• Insurance authorization
• Vital statistics

The portal of exit in the chain of infection is the method that an agent leaves its reservoir.

• True
• False

Which blood type would be considered the "Universal Donor?"

• AB
• O+
• O-
• B-

Which of the following is required when general practitioner sends a patient to a specialist?

• Method of referral
• Insurance number
• Family history
• Diagnosis codes

Which of the following is flexible connective tissue that is attached to bones at the joints?

• Adipose
• Cartilage
• Epithelial
• Muscle
• Nerve

He is a

• computer programmer

An MA is instructing a patient on how to collect a C&S stool specimen. Which of the following is a correct part of the explanation?

• "Retrieve 2 centimeters of stool specimen from the toilet."
• "Chill the stool specimen in a container."
• "Avoid urinating in the stool specimen collection container."
• "Collect the stool specimen in the morning."

The normal adult heart rate is 60-100 bpm.

• True
• False

What protein should patients with Celiac Disease avoid?

• gluten

What departments may also use a water bath?

Excessive vomiting is

• Hyperbaria
• Hypersalemia
• Hyperemesis
• Hypercatharsis

Which state has the lowest gender wage gap?

• Vermont
• Idaho
• Massachusetts
• Nevada

What can cause chronic hypertension?

• Chronic Kidney Disease

Refers to the movement away from the isoelectric line in an EKG.

• Waveform
• Segment
• Interval
• Complex

Each professional association has a(n) ___, which are judgments about what is right or wrong.

• code of ethics

A patient tells a dermatologist that she has a mole that has grown rapidly in the past month. Which of the following should the MA record in the patient's chart regarding the growth of the mole?

• Polyp
• Metastasis
• Atrophy
• Melasma

The body is divided into front and back by which of the following?

• Transverse
• Coronal
• Sagittal
• Mid-sagittal
• _Answer option 5

Which professional is required to pass a licensing examination in all states and the District of Columbia?

• chief executive officer
• health information manager
• information systems manager
• nursing home administrator

Nursing also has a lot to do with....

• health consultation
• medicinal treatment
• caring
• delivery and child care

If the centrifuge is not properly loaded and balanced, which of the following may occure?

A health information manager has a wider range of skills than a certified coder.

• True
• False

the action or fact of persuading someone or of being persuaded to do or believe something

• persuasion
• selflessness
• altruism

Ideally all centrifuges should be spun____?

The full form of AHW is

• Assistant Health Worker

A phlebotomist draws _________ for lab tests.

• blood

What is ptosis?

• drooping of upper eyelid

What is the term for the abnormal lateral curvature of the spinal column?

• Scoliosis

According to HIPAA guidelines, on a CMS-1500, which of the following information is required for each claim?

• List of patient medications
• Employee identification number
• Dates of previous service
• Time of service

Vegetable farming,knitting,weaving are.....

• Service oriented profession
• Production oriented profession
• Sector wise profession

85 years ago, what percentage of Americans were involved in Agriculture?

• 10%
• 25%
• 35%
• 50%

Sally Smith is interested in pursuing a career as a physician office coder. What is the most appropriate coding certification for her to obtain?

Water bath temperatures in the Transfusion Services will be at ____ degrees C when used for ongoing daily work.

• 4 C
• 37 C
• 35 C

An incision into the gallbladder is a

• Cholecystotomy
• Cholecystectomy
• Cholelithiasis
• Lithotomy

When washing hands, the three most important factors include:

• Antibacterial soap, length of time spent and hot water
• Friction, soap and warm running water
• Position of the hands, friction and water temperature
• Length of time spent, type of soap, and running water

What healthcare professional is trained to manually adjust the spinal column?

• cardiothoracic surgeon
• a chiropractor
• a neurologist
• optometrist

What is considered to be an ambulatory care setting?

• family practice clinic

A pregnant patient's medical chart states EHR 150 BPM. What does this indicate?

• Electronic Health Record
• Embryonic Hereditary Range
• Embryonic heart rate
• Mother's heart rate

A person who likes to take risks and opens their own business is called an:

• entrepreneur
• Multitasker
• technician
• diplomat

To pursue your career in health and medical profession,your minimum qualification should be....

• Diploma
• SLC or SEE Pass
• Degree

Before referring a patient to another facility, a medical assistant should be sure to verify the patient's:

• Address
• Income
• Insurance
• Transportation

Pc on a prescription means_____.

• Before meals
• After meals
• Before bed
• As needed

The distal portion of the small intestine is called the ileum.

• True
• False

Qhs on a prescription means _______.

• Before a meal
• After a meal
• At bedtime
• Upon waking

What is considered a normal respiratory rate for adults?

• 12 to 20 breaths per minute

what is the primary purpose of a centrifuge?

The following is the proper way to clean what instrument?unplug unit and emptywipe down the interior surface with a damp cloth and mild disinfectant solutionrefill with purified water to the appropriate level needed

• Centrifuges
• Incubators
• Water baths

What financial record in a clinic is typically the most active?

• Accounts Payable
• Employee Payroll
• Accounts Receivable
• Malpractice Liability

A patient with a rapid pulse has bradycardia.

• True
• False

When a patient is lying on her back with her arms above her and and her legs extended she is in what position?

• Dorsal Recumbent
• Horizontal Recumbent
• Dorsal Lithotomy
• Prone

After the final rinse the glassware should be ______?

Which of the professions makes the most money?

• Paramedic
• Dentist
• Registered Nurse
• Medical Record Administrator

Glass ware should be soaked prior to washing. Should be washed in very warm soapy water, using brushes and cloths as necessary. The glassware is then rinsed 5 times with warm tap water. Then rinsed 3 times with distilled water?

• True
• False

Po means:

• By mouth
• Rectally
• Sublingual
• Intravenous

Which of the following closes and seals off the lower airway during swallowing?

• Alveoli
• Epiglottis
• Larynx
• Uvula
• Vocal cords

What is a considered a normal resting pulse for an average-sized, 37 year-old patient in good health?

• 60 to 100 beats per minute

Medical asepsis is ________________________.

• Destruction of pathogens on the skin before a venipuncture procedure.
• Destruction of pathogens on medical equipment
• The prevention of germs on the hands of healthcare workers.

The word root myc/o means:

• Muscle
• Many
• Middle
• Mold
• Mucus

Which is the term for an abnormally low white blood cell count?

• Anemia
• Leukemia
• Leukocytosis
• Leukopenia

Medical assistants examine, diagnose, and treat patients under the direct supervision of a physician.

• True
• False

For each abbreviation, define the certification it denotes and briefly explain the credential. CHDA, CDIP, CHPS, CHTS

Specialists are the one .......

• who have broad knowledge about various things
• who are expert in and have particular knowledge about the sector

The initial negative deflection produced by ventricular polarization.

• Q wave
• R wave
• S wave

The temporary complete absence of breathing which may be a result of a reduction in the stimuli to the respiratory centers of the brain.

• Apnea
• Tachypnea
• Brachypnea

The term hepatomegaly means:

• Dysfunction of the kidneys
• Underdevelopment of the liver
• Increased production of blood liver
• Enlargement of the liver
• Hemorrhage from the liver

What type of booking or scheduling is used if a medical assistant brings multiple patients into the office at the top of an hour to see their health care professional and they are seen on a first-come, first-served basis?

• Double booking
• Wave scheduling
• Standard procedure
• Time-specific scheduling

Abnormal metabolism of _________ causes gout?

• uric acid

The first positive deflection produced by ventricular polarization is the ___wave.

• Q
• R
• S

The following is the proper way to clean what instrument? If a spill or breakage occurs , the MLA must wear gloves and spray disinfectant onto the surface allowing it to soak . Then use a damp cloth, wipe the interior to remove blood and pulverized glass.The Bung may need to be replaced.

• Centrifuge
• Incubator
• Water bath

Of the following, which would be considered the correct percentage of nutrient intake by the Dietetic Association for a person's protein intake every 24 hours?

• 15%
• 65%
• 25%
• None of the above

A provider orders a urine C&S. Which of the following collection techniques should the MA use?

• First morning specimen
• Clean catch specimen
• 24-hour specimen
• Random specimen

University leaders say FFA students are ____ times more valuable than National Honor Society students when recruiting

• 1
• 1.5
• 1.13
• 1.6

A syringe that is prefilled with medication uses what type for system for injection?

• cartridge

She is often seen as the mother of American professional nursing. She was a prolific author and researcher. Her concept of nursing is still used in clinical and community health care.

• Florence Nightingale
• Virginia Henderson
• Faye Abdellah
• Dorothea Orem

If medication of a patient or resident is indicated as PRN, it is given:

• Once a day
• When necessary
• By mouth only
• To discontinue use

Which type of muscle is responsible for moving fluids through the urinary system?

• smooth

Once certified, a tumor registrar pays an annual fee to the NCRA and, therefore, does not have to participate in continuing education.

• True
• False

If a male patient is diaphoretic, the MA should do which of the following?

• Dry the patient's chest before applying the electrodes.
• .Shave the patient's chest before applying the electrodes
• Apply the electrodes to an alternate site on the chest.
• Apply the electrodes to the lower abdomen.

What should be used in a water bath?

• Tap water
• Boiled water
• Distilled water
• Purified water

The opposite of ventral is

• Anterior
• Dorsal
• Transverse
• Cranial

Which of the following is the correct route of administration for a patient's injection?

• Buccal
• Transdermal
• Sublingual
• Parenteral

A difficulty or inability to breath unless in an upright position.

• Cheyne-Stokes
• Orthopnea
• Alopnea

The radial artery is located:

• On the pinky side of the wrist
• On the thumb side of the wrist
• On the right side of the neck
• On the left side of the neck

An MA is caring for a patient who has an accumulation of blood in his chest cavity. The MA should recognize that which of the following terms refers to this condition?

• Hematuria
• Hematoma
• Hemothorax
• Hemoglobin

An MA is measuring an infant client from heel to head. In which of the following positions should the MA place the infant?

• Prone
• Sims
• Lithotomy
• Supine

Why is it critical to monitor the temperature of cetain lab. refrigerators?

• To maintain the integrity of the products stored
• Some fluctuation is allowed and should not raise alarm
• So your lunch doesn't spoil and create an outbreak of salmonilla

What is the term for rotation of the hand and forearm to face down or backwards?

• pronation

Which is NOT a standard precaution?

• Disposing of needles in a bio hazard waste can
• Wearing gloves when handling all body fluids
• Wearing a face shield when danger of splash

Wh omakes the guidelines for isolation precautions?

• CLSI
• OSHA
• CDC
• FDA

What is hemoptysis?

• coughing up blood

Which of the following terms refers to an excessive amount of menstrual flow?

• Amenorrhea
• Dysmenorrhea
• Menarche
• Menorrhagia
• Polymenorrhea

An MA is to locate a code for a documented procedure performed in an office. Which of the following forms should the MA check?

• Laboratory requisition
• Physician assessment
• Progress notes
• Discharge summary

Good career planning includes gathering information on one career option.

• True
• False

The insurance claims organization that offers certification as a Certified Medical Billing Specialist is the ___.

• Medical Association of Billers

What is the relaxation period of the heart called?

• Systole
• Diastole

The American Association of Medical Assistants credentials medical assistants as ___, and the American Medical Technologists credentials medical assistants as ___.

• certified medical assistant, registered medical assistant

What happens if you take out a student loan for college and then drop out?

• It will be more difficult for you to get your education if you decide to go back to school
• you end up with bad credit
• You will end up paying for your education regardless
• all of the above

What should be assessed first upon finding a patient unresponsive?

• Airway

The period of contractions of both Atrial and Ventricles is______.

• Systole
• Diastole

When a medical assistant is able to listen to a speaker's problem and understand the speaker's personal point of view, it is called:

• Nonverbal Communication
• Critical Listening
• Appreciative Listening
• Empathic Listening

Which is not a vital sign of bodily function?

• Weight
• Temperature
• Pulse
• Respiration

Which of the following is an appropriate response to a conscious, adult patient experiencing a hypoglycemic emergency?

• Offer the patient a glass of water
• Offer the patient orange juice
• Offer the patient a sandwich
• Offer the patient a piece of sugar-free candy

If a paper medical record needs to be corrected, which of the following would be an acceptable way to make the correction?

• Erase the portion of note that needs to be corrected.
• Draw one line through the portion of the note that needs to be corrected and initial it
• Use white out on the incorrect entry.
• Shred that page of the chart.

The line between two waveforms in an EKG.

• Segment
• Interval
• Complex

A respiration rate of greater than 40/min. It is transient in the newborn and maybe caused by the hysteria in the adult.

• Bradypnea
• Tachypenea
• Apnea

This physician may operate and treat patients with eye diseases.

• optician
• ophthalmologist
• optometrist
• optical assistant

Why should a patient who is in shock be positioned with the head lower than the rest of the body?

• To prevent vomiting
• To encourage blood flow to the brain
• To make the heart beat slower

Gestation is another term for dysmenorrheal.

• True
• False

People are involved in various professions according to their ....

• interest
• ability
• qualification
• skills
• all of the above

The myocadial cell's ability to contract in response to a stimulus.

• Conductivity
• Contractility
• Automaticity
• Excitability

________ effects occur when a drug is absorbed into the bloodstream.

• Systemic

The full form of HA is

• Health Assistant

The combining form is the root of the word.

• True
• False

Which of the following is located beneath the diaphragm in the right upper quadrant of the abdominal cavity?

• Appendix
• Kidney
• Liver
• Spleen
• Stomach

In a human, urine flows through the urinary system in which order?

• Bladder, urethra, kidney, urethral meatus, ureter
• Bladder, kidney, ureter, urethra, urethral meatus
• Kidney, ureter, bladder, urethra, urethral meatus
• Urethra, bladder, ureter, kidney, urethral meatus

What are the types of centrifuges?

• Horizontal rotor
• Fixed Angle
• Ultra-centrifuges
• A and B
• All of the above

What should be done immediately when administering first aid to a patient with a partial-thickness chemical burn?

• flood the burn area with water

Which one of these jobs would be considered primarily diagnostic?

• dental technician
• radiologic technologist
• Medical lab technologist
• All of the above
• Both of the Technologists

What are the electrical equipment MLA's most offten deal with?

The suffix -rrhexis means:

• Discharge
• Pain
• Flow
• Rupture

What is the name of the state statute that outlines laws and regulations for practicing medicine in a given state?

• medical practice act

A health care professional who has the primary responsibility of ensuring the timely, accurate, and complete collection and maintenance of cancer data is known as a(n)

• cancer registrar
• coder
• health information manager
• medical staff coordinator

If the brachial artery is positioned much above the heart while taking blood pressure reading it will cause the bllod pressure to appear falsely______.

• High
• Low

What is the most important means of preventing the spread of infection?

• Dry heat sterilization
• Bleach/water sanitation
• Handwashing

Viruses, bacteria, fungi and parasites are all agents in the chain of infection.

• True
• False

Each of the following mature cells has a nucleus EXCEPT

• Lymphocyte
• Monocyte
• Erythrocyte
• Basophil
• Neutrophil

A patient who refuses medical care walks out without signing a refusal form. Which of the following actions should the MA take?

• Chart it in the medical record.
• Call the patient back into the office to sign the form.
• Mail the form to the patient.
• Call security and inform the provider.

Sig: i tablet po bid pc

• 1 tablet by mouth twice a day with a meal
• 1 tablet rectally twice a day on empty stomach
• 1 tablet by mouth twice a day without food

What does the abbreviation PPE stand for?

• personal protective equipment

What is the term for moving a body part away from midline?

• abduction

Which is a benefit of joining a professional association?

• guarantee of a grant or scholarship
• joint membership with other associations
• membership fee that is reduced for all
• networking with professional members

Enlargement of the kidney is

• Nephrolysis
• Nephropexy
• Nephroptosis
• Nephromegaly

Which of the following is the correct position for obtaining a rectal temperature?

• Knee chest
• Sim's
• Lithotomy
• Fowler's

A fluctuating fever that remains elevated; it does not return to baseline temperature.

• Constant
• Remittent
• Intermittent

What is the most common site used to take a patient's pulse?

• Radial

If a patient's bill has been unpaid for more than 90 days, which of the following would call the patient?

• Attorney
• Medical Assistant
• Collection Agency
• Physician

The most common combining vowel is "o"

• True
• False

A decrease in numbers of respirations. This occurs during sleep. It may also be due to certain diseases.

• Tachypnea
• Apnea
• Bradypnea

Which of the following is a popular online networking site?

• monster.com
• linkedin
• jobconnections.com
• facetime

Chad is a pharmacist. What degree did he obtain?

• Doctorate
• masters
• Medical degree
• associates

According to the American Health Information Management Association, health information managers have specific areas of expertise. State the areas of expertise of health information managers.

A person who cleans teeth is a Dental

• hygienist

Slows SA pacemaker and HR.

• Acetycholine
• Norepinephrine

The interior of an incubator should be_____ when cleaning?

• Filled with a disinfectant and rinsed
• Wiped down with a disinfectant solution
• Sprayed down with a disinfectant solution and left to sit for 5 min.

The full form of ANMW is

• Auxillary Nurse Mid
• Academic Nurse Midwife
• Auxillary Nurse Midwife

The pharmaceutical abbreviation "qid" means ____________________.

• Every hour
• Every day
• Four times a day
• Every week

Which layer of the heart is attached to the diaphragm and spinal column?

• Pericardium
• Epicardium
• Endocardium
• Myocardium

If the physician prescribes a low-fat diet for a patient, which of the following should they be able to eat?

• Whole milk
• Chicken with skin attached
• Cake with icing
• Boneless, skinless chicken breast
• *##**##*

Centrifuges spin blood specimens in a range from _______?

• 1000g-3000g
• 2000g-4000g
• 3000g-5000g

The Bureau of Labor Statistics states that employment for the health information management profession is expected to grow ___ for all occupations through 2022.

• faster than average

Why is it important to find a job that really interests you?

• So you will find satisfaction in what you do.
• So you will make lots of money
• So you will be a good citizen
• So you will have a uncomplicated life.

The ability to spontaneously trigger electrical impulses without being stimulated.

• Automaticity
• Excitability
• Conductivity
• Contractility

What is the preferred site for intramuscular injection in infants?

• vastus lateralis

How long does a family physician go to school after high school to earn his or her degree?

• 4 years
• 11 years
• 12 years
• 8 years

What is the term for loss of bone mass?

• osteoporosis

What are the types of air incubators?

Which of the following is the body cavity that contains the pituitary gland?

• Abdominal
• Cranial
• Pleural
• Spinal
• Thoracic

Prn means

• As needed
• Twice a day
• Once a day

Which of the following terms means "surgical removal of the uterus"?

• Appendectomy
• Cholecystectomy
• Hysterectomy
• Nephrectomy
• Splenectomy

Which position is used for a rectal examination?

• Sim's
• Prone
• Trenelenburg
• Fowler's

He is a

• cook

How many minutes is an acceptable time for a centrifuge to spin blood specimens?

• 5-10 min
• 10-15 min
• 15-20 min

What part of the heart receives the deoxygenated blood from the body?

• Rt. atrium
• Lt. atrium
• Rt. ventricle
• Lt ventrical

What is the traditional site for most (adult) deep intramuscular injections?

• dorsogluteal site

Standard bipolar limb leads are not applied to:

• Left arm
• Right arm
• Left leg
• Right leg

Micro collection tubes can be spun in centrifuges if they are placed inside an empty test tube

• True
• False

Which job would be considered part of the environmental healthcare cluster?

• a nursing assistant
• a pediatrician
• a anesthesiologist
• a central supply technician

If a clinic charges a patient's insurance for treatments that were not done, it would be considered which of the following?

• Malpractice
• Fraud
• Assault
• Embezzlement

Registered health information technician job titles include data quality manager, information security officer, educator, and consultant.

• True
• False

The right side of the heart pumps _____blood.

• Oxygenated
• Deoxygenated

What does a emergency medical technician and Nurse aide have in common?

• They have an associate's degree
• They are certificate programs
• They have nothing in common
• They both work in nursing homes.

The word root pneumon/o means:

• Air
• Breathing
• Bronchus
• Pleura
• Lung

When taking blood pressure you should decrease the pressure in the cuff at a rate of:

• 1-2 mmHg per second
• 2-3 mmHg per second
• 3-4 mmHG per second

The word roots vas/o means:

• Vein
• Artery
• Vessel
• Capillary

When collecting a urine culture, which of the following should an MA include on the label?

• Physician's name and phone number
• Office name and address
• Test name and address
• Patient's name and date of birth.

Which is not a common symptom of shock?

• Clammy skin
• Expressionless face
• Rapid pulse
• Excessive sweating

Quality control testing of a glucometer is important for which of the following reasons?

• Promotes accurate test results
• Contributes to meeting HIPAA guidelines
• Provides patient safety
• Ensures the cleanliness of the machine

Which of the following would EMR refer to?

• Emergency magnetic resonance
• Emergency medical records
• European medical research
• Electronic medical records

Who creates the rules and regulations to minimize workplace hazards?

• CLSI
• FDA
• OSHA

How do you convert pounds to kilograms?

• divide the pounds by 2.2

You earn your art credit by taking Floral Design, and a Science credit by taking Advanced Animal Science.

• True
• False

A paramedic informs the medical assistant that a patient has had a cardiac arrest. What does this mean?

• Irregular heartbeat
• Blood flow interference to the heart
• Variation in the rhythm of the heartbeat
• Sudden stoppage of the heartbeat

The phlebotomy duties of an MA include which of the following?

• Evaluating stained blood smears
• Calibrating instruments within the laboratory
• Establishing test protocols for specimen analysis
• Perform venipunctures

When preparing for transport, which of the following specimens must be placed into an ice bath within 30 min of the collection?

• Blood gases
• Cold agglutinins
• Cryoglobulins
• Blood cultures

Means by way of the rectum

• Pr
• Sl
• Po
• IV

Each of the following is located in the mediastinum EXCEPT the

• Aorta
• Esophagus
• Heart
• Pancreas
• Trachea

Jana went to UNC-G for her Nursing degree. What type of degree did she earn?

• bachelor's degree

Destruction or breakdown of fat is called

• Lipolysis
• Hemolysis
• Myolysis
• Neurolysis

Jose works at the CDC and recently investigated an outbreak of Polio. What is he?

• a RN
• A OB/GYN
• An epidemiologist
• A EMT

Failing to use a surge protector for sensitive electronic devices is what kind of hazard?

• Physical
• Chemical
• Biological

The term rhinorrhea means:

• Inflammation of the nose
• Suturing of the nostrils
• Discharge from the nose
• Enlargement of the nose

The base of the heart is located at the _____ intercostal.

• 1st
• 2nd
• 5th
• 4th

When checking the identity of a patient, most health care facilities require that the patient present __ forms of identification.

• 3
• 1
• 0
• 2

Ou refers to the right eye?

• True
• False

Agriculture and Forestry is

• Specialist
• Generalist
• Sector wise Profession
• Service Oriented Profession

What is the name for a terminated patient file?

• Closed File

Standard precautions assumes all patients are:

• Sick
• Infected for blood borne pathogens
• Viral infected

The medical term for headache is

• Cephalalgia
• Cephalemia
• Cephalonia
• Cephalocele

What is the term for rotation of the hand and forearm to face up or upwards?

• supination

Hypertension is also referred to as high blood pressure.

• True
• False

Enlargement of the heart is

• Cardialgia
• Carditis
• Tachycardia
• Megalocardia

A regular pattern of irregular breathing rate.

• Cheyne-Stokes
• Orthopnea
• Alopnea

How has Internet-based technology allowed coding specialists to work at home?

Which of the following is part of the correct procedure when collecting a capillary specimen?

• After the site has been punctured, allow for capillary refill, and collect the specimen.
• Before the site has been punctured, apply a cool pack, and collect the specimen.
• After the site has been punctured, wipe away the first drop of blood, and collect the specimen.
• Before the site has been punctured, massage the site for proper collection.

CMA

• None
• Clear My Arteries
• Camera
• Certified Medical Assistant

Which of the following criteria are used to determine BMI?

• Height and weight
• Height and age
• Weight and activity level
• Weight and gender

She provided nurses with one of the first academic nursing theories. She was a prolific author and researcher. She categorized nursing problems based on the individual’s needs and developed a typology of nursing treatment and nursing skills.

• Florence Nightingale
• Virginia Henderson
• Faye Abdellah
• Dorothea Orem

Medical transcriptionists have unique skills that enable them to

• code diagnostic and procedural information.
• enter information into computerized data banks.
• keyboard prerecorded medical dictation.
• stage tumors according to SEER and TNM. stage tumors according to SEER and TNM.

Specimens must be spun _________?

• Without a cap on
• With a cap on

An erythrocyte is an example of poikilocytosis.

• True
• False

Which of the following terms describes the body's ability to maintain its normal state?

• Anabolism
• Catabolism
• Tolerance
• Homeostasis
• Metabolism

What is the name of the instrument used to measure blood pressure?

• Sphygmomanometer

An MA takes the patient's history as part of a physical exam. Which of the following actions should the MA take next?

• Administer stress test
• Measure vital signs
• Perform venipuncture
• Urinalysis

Suture removal may be performed by a medical assistant

• True
• False

What color tube should be used for CBC collections?

• lavender

The suffix -lysis refers to:

• Formation
• Hardening
• Abnormal
• Destruction

When administering insulin, what should be avoided?

• Avoid massaging the injection site