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1. The threat of touching someone without permission is
called? Ans>> assault
2. Which of the following terms refers to a condition of insufficient blood-
clot- ting cells? Ans>> Thrombocytopenia
3. Which of the following foods does NOT represent
carbohydrates? Ans>> Fish (protein)
4. According to Dr. Elisabeth Kubler-Ross, most individuals who
experience the impending death of a loved one will initially experience which of the following emotions as part of the grieving process? Ans>> Denial
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5. Which of the following refers to the portion of the brain responsible for
balance and movement? Ans>> Cerebellum
6. Which of the following is NOT part of effective
communication? Ans>> Noise
7. The artery that carrys oxygenated blood to the body pumped from the left
ventricle is called the? Ans>> Aorta
8. Theraputic communication differs from normal, everyday communication
in that it.... Ans>> involves special skills
9. Which of the following is NOT true about
arbitration? Ans>> It is not binding
10. Which of the following is the term for "fast
heartbeat"? Ans>> Tachycardia
17. All filing equipment must be
located... Ans>> in a secure area
18. A disadvantage of the wave scheduling system is that...
Ans>> patients become annoyed because they have appointments at the same time
19. A record of all employees and their earnings, deductions, and other infor-
mation is called? Ans>> employee financial listing
20. The policy section of the policy and procedure manual
includes the? Ans>> office hours
21. Which of the following reflects the ability of the kidneys to concentrate
urine? Ans>> specific gravity
22. Which of the following actions should a medical assistant NOT take
when preparing the patient for an exam? Ans>> reassure the patient that everything will be okay
23. Tympanic thermometers are used to measure temperature in/on
the? Ans>> ear
24. The physician asks the medical assistant to give Ativan 2 mg to the
patient. A vial reads 1 mg per 1 ml. Which of the following doses would the medical assistant administer? Ans>> 2 ml
25. Symptoms of shock include?
Ans>> hypotension and a week thready pulse
26. A wound that does not heal as expected due to infection is said to
heal by? Ans>> second intention
27. Which of the following represents the morphology of cocci
bacteria? Ans>> - Spherical
28. The three most important factors in performing a hand wash
are? Ans>> friction, soap, and warm running water
29. When an elderly patient in a crowded waiting room falls unconcious, a
medical assiatant's first action should be? Ans>> check the patients airway
30. If the physician is performing a routine bimanual pelvic exam, which
of the following will the medical assistant have availiable? Ans>> exam gloves and water-soluble lubricant
31. Which of the following means "condition of excessive sweating"?
pregnancy until the placenta forms is the? Ans>> corpus luteum
44. The body system primarily responsible for protection from foreign in-
vaders is the? Ans>> lymphatic
45. Which of the following would NOT be found on the ventral side
of the body? Ans>> knuckles of hand
46. The social worker at a clinic has arranged for a safe and secure
apartment for a young single parent and her children. According to Maslow's heirarchy of needs theory, which of the following is the next level of need for her to meet/ Ans>> love and belonging
47. Freud was the first person to discuss which of the following
concepts in psychology? Ans>> the unconscious mind
48. According to Kohlberg, many people?
Ans>> do not reach the highest level of moral development
49. According to Kohlberg's theory of moral development, young children
who obey their parents do so because of their? Ans>> desire to avoid punishment
50. According to Piaget, the following behaviors would be shown by children
in the sensorimotor stage of development, EXCEPT? Ans>> drawing a picture of an apple
51. A patient continues to smoke despite repeated instruction and informa-
tion that the medical assistant provides at appointments. She says that she smokes because her friends all smoke. Which of the following age groups is she likely to be in? Ans>> adolescent
52. By the age of 18-24 months, children may cry or become frightened at the sight
of a medical assistant wearing a lab coat. Which psychological theory is this an example of?
53. Providing an obese child with a gold star sticker at each appointment at
which they experience a weight loss is an example of? Ans>> behavior reinforcement
54. Which of the following actions, if performed by the medical assistant,
does NOT promote effective theraputic communication? Ans>> looks at watch while the patient answers questions
55. A mother brings her 3 year old into the office for a check-up and immuniza-
tion. To assist the child and improve communication, the medical assistant should? Ans>> let the child hold your stethoscope and listen to his own heartbeat so he understands what you are going to do
56. A new patient from themiddle east comes to the office for her first exam.
Her husband fills out all the health forms and comes into the exam room during the medical assistant interview. The patient sits calmly while her husband answers all of the medical assistant's questions. This is likely an example of? Ans>> cultural diversity
57. On his way home, a medical assistant sees a blind woman walking with a
guide dog. The guide dog is walking toward a puddle. Which of the following
actions should the medical assistant take? Ans>> no action is needed Ans>> the dog is trained to handle this situation
58. Which of the following is the best way to expalin the concept of empathy?-
Ans>> acknowledging a patient's emotional state and the meaning this has to her
59. The document that represents the wishes of an individual regarding
end-of- life treatment is called a? Ans>> living will
60. A state statute that outlines the requirements to practice medicine, licen-
sure requirements, and guidelines for revocation or suspension of licensure is called? Ans>> Medical Practice Act
61. The statute that protects health care givers when providing
emergency care within their scope of ability is called? Ans>> Good Samaritan Act
62. Which of the following is not a licensed health care
worker? Ans>> Medical Assistant
63. CLIA is the abbreviation for?
Ans>> Clinical Lab Improvement Act
64. Which type of appointment scheduling is most likely to be used for short
patient visits in an office with multiple practioners? Ans>> Double-booking
65. Which of the following completes the necessary paperwork for the
insur- ance company on a referral? Ans>> medical assistant
child
76. If a patient has orthopnea, the medical assistant should position them
on the exam table in the position. Ans>> Fowler's position
77. The snellen test
measures? Ans>> visual acuity
78. In which section of the chart would information about the patient's
smok- ing habits and employment be documented? Ans>> social history
79. It is appropriate to check the carotid
pulse if? Ans>> the patient has fainted
80. Screening for osteoporosis would include?
Ans>> carefully measuring the height of older patients
81. Which of the following would the medical assistant hand to the physician
if she wanted to check the pupils of the eye? Ans>> Oplthalmoscope
82. The agency that sets standards for the disposal of infectious
waste is? Ans>> - OSHA
83. Which of the following states the puroplse of laboratory
testing? Ans>> assists in the diagnosis of patient's condition
84. Which of the following is within normal range for pH of
urine? Ans>> 4.5 - 8
85. A fruity smell to the urine may indicate the pathological
condition of? Ans>> di- abetes mellitus
86. Which of the following substances is a normal metabolic by-
product of ketones? Ans>> Fat
infants? Ans>> heel is soft and puncture will avoid injury to bones
88. Which of the following is considered an OSHA
standard? Ans>> placiing needles in a biohazard sharps container
89. Which cells setle to the bottom of the test tube after blood is centrifuged?-
Ans>> RBC's
90. Which of the following is the correct gauge range for venipuncture nee-
dles? Ans>> 20 - 22
91. The total magnification while looking through the high powered objective
(40X) is? Ans>> 400
92. Most common method to use to calulate dosage
is? Ans>> dosage ordered divided by dosage availiable X quanity
93. Clark's Law of medication is?
Ans>> childs weight in lbs divided by average adult weight (150 lbs) X adult dose of medication
94. Which of the folowing blood tests is used to moitor dosage of anticoagu-
lant therapy? Ans>> PT/INR
95. Medications in which of the following categories provide pain relief
without sedation? Ans>> Analgesics
96. If the medical assistant has questions about the dosage of a medication
order, he should... Ans>> verify the dosage with the physician who wrote the order
99. Transdermal medications are NOT availiable for?
Ans>> administration of antico- agulants
100. Sublingual medications are administered by?
Ans>> placing under the tounge
101. The rights of Medication Administration include all of the
following EX- CEPT? Ans>> right label
102. References for information about medications to be administered in hte
office should NOT be obtained from? Ans>> magazine articles
103. An instrument used to dialate a body orifice is called
a? Ans>> speculum
104. Which type of procedure is frequently used for the removal of skin
can- cer? Ans>> Cryosurgery
105. The order of procedures in preparing the skin for
surgery is? Ans>> cleanse, shave, rinse, apply antiseptic, drape
106. Which of the following types of anesthesia is NOT used in minor
surgical procedures performed in most medical offices? Ans>> General
107. In order to open the airway of a patient who is discovered lying on the
ground, the best method to use would be? Ans>> jaw thrust manuever
108. The most common cause of sudden cardiac death
is? Ans>> cardiac arrhythmia
109. Which of the following is true about Neurogenic
shock? Ans>> it may occur after a spinal cord injury
110. With heavy bleeding of the forearm, the FIRST method a medical assistant
would use to stop the bleeding would be to? Ans>> apply pressure to the wound with a sterile or clean cloth
111. According to the 2005 guidelines from the American Heart Association, a
single rescuer should use which of the following ratios for all patients EXCEPT newborns? Ans>> 30 Ans>> 2
112. If a medical assistant suspects that a patient has a fracture of an extrem- ity,
it would be appropriate for her to? Ans>> splint the extremity from the injury to the joint above it
113. If a patient just had blood drawn and complains of feeling very dizzy,
which of the following should the medical assistant do FIRST? Ans>> assist the patient into a supine position and elevate his legs
114. Which of the following best describes the definition of a disater
situation in a medical practice office? Ans>> an event that disrupts the workflow of the practice for more than 24 hours
115. Which medical office staff needs to be considered in preparing an emer-
gency plan? Ans>> all of the above Ans>> the physcians and nurses, medical assistants, office clerical staff and billers
116. In order to best respond to sudden serious cardica arrest, what should
be on hand in the medical office? Ans>> an AED (automatic electronic defibrillator)
