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AMCA CERTIFICATION TEST - MEDICAL
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- Which of the following is considered a parasitic infection?
A. Lyme disease
B. Rabies
C. Ringworm
D. Malaria - CORRECT ANSWERS D. Malaria
- Aspirin and acetaminophen are examples of:
A. Analgesics and antipyretics
B. Antitussives and decongestants
C. Antihistamines and antiemetics
D. Antidotes and antibiotics - CORRECT ANSWERS A. Analgesics and antipyretics
- Demerol 75 mg, IM every 4 hours, as needed for severe pain, is what type of medication order?
A. Single
B. PRN
C. Stat
D. Routine - CORRECT ANSWERS B. PRN
- This unit in the hospital is run by physicians and experts in the field of musculoskeletal disorders of bones, joints, ligaments and tendons, identify this department.
A. Rheumatology
B. Obstetrics
C. Ophthalmology
D. Oncology - CORRECT ANSWERS A. Rheumatology
- MSDS information includes:
A. Table of chemical elements
B. Product manufacturing conditions
C. General and emergency information
D. Information on competitor products - CORRECT ANSWERS C. General and emergency information
- The physician prescribes a buccal medication. The medical assistant should instruct the patient to:
A. Place the medication between the lower teeth and cheek
B. Chew the medication and swallow it
C. Place the medication under the tongue
D. Dissolve the medication in water and drink it - CORRECT ANSWERS A. Place the medication between the lower teeth and cheek
- Which of the following is the best specimen to test for levels of iron in the blood?
A. The one collected in a tube that contains sodium citrate
B. The one collected in a microcuvette
C. The one collected in the tube that contains EDTA
D. The one collected in a tube with no additive - CORRECT ANSWERS C. The one collected in the tube that contains EDTA
- All pathogens are:
A. Microorganisms that live in soil
B. Microbes that can cause disease
C. Communicable microorganisms
D. Normal bacteria found on skin - CORRECT ANSWERS B. Microbes that can cause disease
- Every prescription for a controlled substance requires the physicians signature and a ____________ number?
A. FDA
B. DEA
A. System
B. Organism
C. Organ
D. Cell - CORRECT ANSWERS C. Organ
- Cellular respiration is a function of the:
A. Cell membrane
B. Mitochondria
C. Golgi apparatus
D. Nucleus - CORRECT ANSWERS B. Mitochondria
- Somatic tremor is the result of:
A. Muscle movement
B. Loose sensors
C. Unequal amounts of electrolytes
D. Improper standardization of the instrument - CORRECT ANSWERS A. Muscle movement
- The smallest structural unit of the nervous system is the:
A. Spinal cord
B. Neurofibrils
C. Neuron
D. Supine - CORRECT ANSWERS C. Neuron
- A patient came into the doctor's office with chest pain and shortness of breath. which position is the best to help him breathe better?
A. Lithotomy
B. Prone
C. Fowler's
D. Supine - CORRECT ANSWERS C. Fowler's
- The primary function of the nervous system is:
A. To protect deep organs
B. To cleanse the blood of pathogens
C. To detect changes in the internal and external environment and respond appropriately
D. To provide body support and levers for muscle action - CORRECT ANSWERS C. To detect changes in the internal and external environment and respond appropriately
- Mr. Smith is suffering from an enlargement of the bones in the entire skull as well as in the hands and feet, in addition to thickening of the skin. Which of the following conditions is Mr. Smith suffering from?
A. Addison's
B. Cushing's
C. Acromegaly
D. Cretinism - CORRECT ANSWERS C. Acromegaly
- The functional unit of the kidney is the:
A. Nephron
B. Ureter
C. Urethra
D. Bladder - CORRECT ANSWERS A. Nephron
- Which of the following types of gloves can be decontaminated and reused if they show no signs of deterioration after use?
A. Disposable
B. Utility
C. Sterile
D. Examination - CORRECT ANSWERS B. Utility
- After obtaining an ECG tracing, a Medical Assistant would be expected to?
A. Check the patient with a pulse oximeter to verify accuracy of the ECG tracing
B. Evaluate the patient's medication list for cardiac altering drugs
- Which agency regulates the Controlled Substances Act?
A. IRS
B. DEA
C. SWAT
D. OSHA - CORRECT ANSWERS B. DEA
- Defamation through spoken statements is known as:
A. Libel
B. Sympathy
C. Empathy
D. Slander - CORRECT ANSWERS D. Slander
- Insulin syringes are calibrated in:
A. Milliliters
B. Units
C. Cubic centimeters
D. Minims - CORRECT ANSWERS B. Units
- Which of the following is not true regarding HIPPA laws?
A. Patients can make informed choices regarding how their personal health information is used
B. Few boundaries are set on the use and release of health records
C. Patients have more control over their medical records
D. Violators are held accountable if patient privacy rights are compromised - CORRECT ANSWERS B. Few boundaries are set on the use and release of health records
- To determine our ventricular pulse, the EKG technician would:
A. Calculate the ST repolarization segments
B. Calculate the spacing between the P waves
C. Calculate the spacing between the ventricular repolarization T waves
D. Calculate the spacing between the QRS complexes - CORRECT ANSWERS D. Calculate the spacing between the QRS complex
- PHI stands for:
A. Protected health information
B. Private health instructions
C. Private health information
D. Protected health instructions - CORRECT ANSWERS A. Protected health information
- Which situation would a Medical Assistant's signature be required?
A. After the chief complaint is documented
B. After the patient gives a medical history account
C. On an informed consent document
D. When a patient gives implied consent - CORRECT ANSWERS C. On an informed consent document
- The Privacy Rule gives patients the right to:
A. Access their medical record
B. Access their ex-spouses record
C. Sue the doctor
D. Refuse treatment - CORRECT ANSWERS A. Access their medical record
- A patient has an oral temperature of 100.8 F. The medical term for this is:
A. Pyrexia
B. Pyuria
C. Hyperpyrexia
D. Purulent - CORRECT ANSWERS A. Pyrexia
- A routine hand wash procedure uses plain soap to remove soil and transient bacteria.
A. Scrub brushes
- A patient weights 83.92 kg. How many pounds does he weigh?
A. 185 lb.
B. 210 lb.
C. 200 lb.
D. 195 lb. - CORRECT ANSWERS A. 185 lb
- While taking a patient's medical history for active tuberculosis, what type of PPE is required?
A. Goggles
B. Lab coat
C. Gloves
D. Mask - CORRECT ANSWERS D. Mask
- Most exposures to HIV in healthcare settings are the result of:
A. Contact with AIDS patients
B. Splashes during surgery
C. Accidental needle sticks
D. Tainted blood transfusions - CORRECT ANSWERS C. Accidental needle sticks
- The four symptoms of inflammation are erythema, edema, pain, and:
A. Irritation
B. Vomiting
C. Heat
D. Headache - CORRECT ANSWERS C. Heat
- A tympanic temperature means the body temperature is measured:
A. Under the armpit
B. Under the tongue
C. At the eardrum
D. In the rectum - CORRECT ANSWERS C. At the eardrum
- A pulse site used to measure blood pressure is:
A. Brachial
B. Popliteal
C. Radial
D. Temporal - CORRECT ANSWERS A. Brachial
- What is the correct way to calculate pulse pressure?
A. The number found when subtracting the diastolic from the systolic
B. The sum of the diastolic and the systolic
C. The pulse taken at the carotid location
D. The pulse taken at the apical location - CORRECT ANSWERS A. The number found when subtracting the diastolic from the systolic
- The patient has been given a prescription that says the medication should be taken "bid". This medication should be taken:
A. Before bed time
B. Once a day
C. Before meals
D. Twice a day - CORRECT ANSWERS D. Twice a day
- Which of the following procedures can be performed by a medical assistant?
A. Intramuscular injection
B. Start fluids through a catheter
C. Insert peripheral catheter
D. Intravenous injection - CORRECT ANSWERS A. Intramuscular injection
- Post- prandial means:
A. Before a meal
B. Before bed time
- The medical assistant is to collect a Prothrombine time (PT) test, a complete Blood Count (CBC), and a fasting Blood Sugar (FBS). What is the correct order of draw?
A. Grey ( FBS), Lavender (PT), Red (CBC)
B. Light-blue (PT), Lavender (CBC), Grey (FBS)
C. Lavender (FBS), Red (CBC), Green (PT)
D. Grey (FBS), Lavender (CBC), Light-blue (PT) - CORRECT ANSWERS B. Light-blue (PT), Lavender (CBC), Grey (FBS)
- The information of blood cells is defined as:
A. Hematopoiesis
B. Erythropoietin
C. Mean corpuscular volume
D. Hemoglobinopathy - CORRECT ANSWERS A. Hematopoiesis
- The primary purpose of wearing gloves during phlebotomy procedures is to protect the:
A. Venipuncture site from contamination by the phlebotomist's hands
B. Specimen from contamination by the phlebotomist
C. Patient from contamination by the phlebotomist
D. Phlebotomist from exposure to the patient's blood - CORRECT ANSWERS D. Phlebotomist from exposure to the patients blood
- While Mr. Dillon's hematocrit is spinning in the centrifuge, you perform an automated hemoglobin test on a sample of his blood and record the value as 15g/dL. You do a quick mental calculation and expect that the hematocrit value will be approximately:
A. 5g/dL
B. 45%
C. 5%
D. 45g/dL - CORRECT ANSWERS C. 45%
- What is the best location to check the pulse of an adult who is unconscious and not breathing?
A. At the carotid artery of the neck
B. On the chest, directly over the heart
C. At the radial artery of the wrist
D. At the brachial artery of the arm - CORRECT ANSWERS A. Carotid artery
- The act of listening for sounds made by internal organs to aid in the diagnosis of certain disorders is called:
A. Menstruation
B. Percussion
C. Auscultation
D. Palpation - CORRECT ANSWERS C. Auscultation
- When a blood pressure cuff is deflated, the first tapping sound is the _____ pressure.
A. Pulse
B. Systolic
C. Mean arterial
D. Diastolic - CORRECT ANSWERS B. Systolic
- The body organ targeted by HBV is the:
A. Brain
B. Liver
C. Heart
D. Lungs - CORRECT ANSWERS B. Liver
- A female patient came into the office for her scheduled routine physical. You are measuring the patient's vital signs. Which part of the brain is responsible for the temperature regulation?
A. Hypothalamus
B. Thalamus
C. Medulla oblongata
D. Pons - CORRECT ANSWERS A. Hypothalamus
- A quantitative test is one that:
A. Tests for the presence and amount of substance in sample
B. Tests for presence of substance only
C. Does not require a trained technician
D. Tests for all substances found in the sample - CORRECT ANSWERS A. tests for the presence and amount of a substance in sample
- The interval between exposure to infection and the appearance of the first symptom is called:
A. Incubation period
B. Active period
C. Means of transmission period
D. Incineration period - CORRECT ANSWERS A. Incubation period
- Complete destruction of all forms of microbial life.
A. Sterilization
B. Germicide
C. Sanitization
D. Disinfection - CORRECT ANSWERS A. Sterilization
- A patient is having a seizure. Which of the following is the most appropriate step for the medical assistant to take to protect the patient?
A. Raise the patient's feet
B. Call for help
C. Loosen clothing around the patient's neck
D. Administer small amounts of liquid - CORRECT ANSWERS C. Loosen clothing around the patients neck
- Most specialists are paid by MCOs using which of the following methods?
A. Fee-for-service
B. Coinsurance
C. Copayment
D. Capitation - CORRECT ANSWERS A. Fee-for-service
- Which of the following is classified as abnormally rapid, deep or labored breathing?
A. Hypertension
B. Tachypnea
C. Hyperpnea
D. Hyperpyrexia - CORRECT ANSWERS B. Tachypnea
- The invoice for the monthly rent of the building where the medical office is located, is typically handled by which department?
A. Compliance
B. Human Resources
C. Accounts payable
D. Accounts receivable - CORRECT ANSWERS C. Accounts payable
- What drug enhances the effects of another drug?
A. Narcotic
B. Antagonist
C. Trade
D. Synergistic - CORRECT ANSWERS D. Synergistic
- When using a venterogluteal approach to give an intramuscular injection in the buttock area, what is the muscle the medication goes in?
A. Gluteus maximus
B. Gluteus medius
C. Right upper and outer quadrant
D. Gluteus minimus - CORRECT ANSWERS B. Gluteus medius
- A baby's pulse and respirations are:
- A murmur is an abnormal sound that may indicate:
A. Intestinal obstruction
B. Valvular heart disease
C. Stroke
D. Bronchial asthma - CORRECT ANSWERS B. Valvular heart disease
- How many electrodes are used as part of a 12-Lead EKG?
A. 10
B. 6
C. 12
D. 8 - CORRECT ANSWERS A. 10
- The amount of blood pumped by the heart per minute is called:
A. Ejection fraction
B. Cardiac output
C. Contractility
D. Blood pressure - CORRECT ANSWERS B. Cardiac output
- Sinus __________ is a slow dysrhythmia.
A. Bradycardia
B. Tachycardia
C. Rhythm
D. Dysrhythmia - CORRECT ANSWERS A. Bradycardia
- When a person stays in the same position all the time, pressure causes the skin to:
A. Become firm and dry
B. Weaken and become necrotic
C. Become stronger
D. Stay pink and moist - CORRECT ANSWERS B. Weaken and become necrotic
- A patient's weight should be listed in the patient's chart to the nearest:
A. Pound
B. 1/2 pound
C. Ounce
D. 3/4 pound - CORRECT ANSWERS 1/4 pound
- Which of the following blood pressure readings would be considered Stage 1 Hypertension?
A. 148/
B. 116/
C. 126/
D. 178/104 - CORRECT ANSWERS A. 148/
- A normal resting heart rate for the average adult is:
A. 15-20 BPM
B. 80-120 BPM
C. 10-15 BPM
D. 60-100 BPM - CORRECT ANSWERS D. 60-
- Automaticity refers to:
A. The ability of the myocardial cell to contract when stimulated by an electrical impulse
B. The ability to transmit an electrical stimulus from cell to cell throughout the myocardium
C. The ability to respond to an electrical stimulus
D. The ability of certain myocardial cells to produce an electrical impulse without the need for outside nerve stimulation - CORRECT ANSWERS D. The ability of certain myocardial cells to produce an electrical impulse without the need for outside nerve stimulation
- Collection devices used in skin punctures are called:
A. Capillary tubes
B. Butterfly sets
