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RMA Practice Exam 2: Questions & Answers for Medical Assistants, Exams of Medical Microbiology

A practice exam for the rma (registered medical assistant) certification, covering a wide range of topics in anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, and clinical procedures. It includes questions and answers related to the skeletal system, muscular system, nervous system, digestive system, and other body systems. Additionally, it covers topics such as temperature ranges, types of fractures, genetic disorders, and common eye conditions associated with aging. The exam also tests knowledge of medical terminology, abbreviations, and legal and ethical considerations in healthcare. It provides a comprehensive review of essential concepts for medical assistants, offering valuable practice for certification exams and reinforcing key concepts in medical practice. Designed to assess and enhance the understanding of fundamental medical knowledge required for medical assistants.

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RMA PRACTICE EXAM 2 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
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1. The largest bone in the body is the
ANS Femur
2. An example of a "ball and socket" joint is the
ANS Hip
3. Muscles are attached to bones by
ANS Tendons
4. When a muscle contracts, it becomes
ANS Shorter and thicker
5. Growth hormone is produced in the
ANS pituitary
6. The function of insulin is to
ANS assist glucose into the cells
7. The cavity within the kidney that collects urine is the
ANS Renal pelvis
8. The kidneys are located behind the
ANS Peritoneum
9. The site of fertilization is usually the
ANS Fallopian tube
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RMA PRACTICE EXAM 2 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

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1. The largest bone in the body is the

ANS Femur

2. An example of a "ball and socket" joint is the

ANS Hip

3. Muscles are attached to bones by

ANS Tendons

4. When a muscle contracts, it becomes

ANS Shorter and thicker

5. Growth hormone is produced in the

ANS pituitary

6. The function of insulin is to

ANS assist glucose into the cells

7. The cavity within the kidney that collects urine is the

ANS Renal pelvis

8. The kidneys are located behind the

ANS Peritoneum

9. The site of fertilization is usually the

ANS Fallopian tube

10. Sperm and egg cell maturity begin at

ANS Puberty

11. The three sections of the small intestines are

ANS Duodenum, jejunum, ileum

12. The internal folds of the stomach are known as

ANS Rugae

13. The vitamin produced by the normal flora of the colon in amounts suffi-

cient to meet a person's daily need, is vitamin ANS K

14. A nerve impulse is carried across a synapse by

ANS A neurotransmitter

15. The gray matter o the surface of the cerebral hemispheres is called

the ANS Cerebral cortex

16. During swallowing, the larynx is covered by the

ANS epiglottis

17. The part of the pharynx that is a passageway for air only is the

ANS Nasophar- ynx

18. The left ventricle of the heart sends blood out through which artery?

ANS Aor- ta

19. The outermost of the pericardial membrane is the

ANS fibrous pericardium

20. The protein in the epidermal cells that makes the skin relatively water-

proof is ANS Keratin

25. Normal oral temperature range (adults)

ANS 97.6-99.

26. Normal rectal temperature range (adults)

ANS 98.6-100.6 (0.5 to 1 degree high- er than oral temp)

27. Normal Axillary temperature (adults)

ANS 95.3- 98.4 (0.5 to 1 degree lower than oral temp)

28. Normal tympanic temperature (adults)

ANS 96.6-99.

29. A type of bone fracture producing many bone fragments

ANS A comminuted fracture

30. An abnormal scar formation is

ANS Keloid

31. Bilirubin specimens require what special preparation?

ANS Protection from light

32. A genetic disorder characterized by the inability of the blood to clot

properly is ANS Hemophilia

33. Night blindness may be caused by a deficiency of....

ANS Vitamin A

34. A deficiency of vitamin B12 leads to which type of anemia?

ANS Pernicious

35. Which of the following is the most common eye condition associated with

aging? ANS Presbyopia

36. The combining form that means "red" is

ANS Erythro

37. The combing form hist/o means

ANS Tissue

38. The suffix meaning "inflammation" is

ANS -itis

39. Encephalopathy is defined as

ANS any dysfunction of the brain

40. The medical term for inflammation of the liver is

ANS hepatitis

41. The term "myotomy" mean incision into

ANS a muscle

42. Which one of the following is a water-soluble vitamin?

ANS Vitamin C

43. The abbreviation "QID" means

ANS four times per day

44. The abbreviation for "prescription" is

ANS Rx

45. Which of the following is the correct spelling of the term meaning inflam-

mation of the tonsils? ANS Tonsillitis

48. The law required that which one of the following be reported to the

appropriate authorities? ANS suspected child abuse

49. The purpose of HIPPA security standards is to set national standards for

safeguarding the confidentiality of ANS electronic exchange of patient information

50. The purpose of the Good Samaritan Act is to protect healthcare providers

rendering First Aid from ANS civil and criminal liability

51. If a physician accepts payment from another physician solely for the

referral of a patient, both are guilty of ANS fee-splitting

52. Medical Practice Acts are laws enacted to

ANS define what is included in the practice of medicine

53. The technique used to let a patient know how you interpreted the mes-

sage he or she is communicating is ANS restating

54. Positioning or sitting behind a desk communicates the message of

ANS Au- thority

55. The term "total permanent impairment" means that the patient

ANS is unable to perform previous occupational duties

56. Which of the following is an insurance claim processing error?

ANS using "rule out" diagnosis

57. A "non-duplication of benefits" is also called

ANS coordination of benefits

58. Claims for Medicaid patients enrolled in a managed care plan are paid

according to what fee schedule? ANS Capitated

59. The policy describing a period of non-coverage for conditions diagnosed

prior to the issuance of an insurance benefit plan is called ANS A pre-existing conditions waiver

60. Medicare patients treated by a non-participating physician

ANS Are responsi- ble for a portion of the fee

61. Medicare part B covers

ANS prescription medical equipment

62. Workers' compensation insurance provides benefits for

ANS occupational in- juries

63. Accepting assignment on a Medicare claim means that the physician is

compensated ANS 80% of the approved amount

64. An example of a Medicare HCPCS code number is

ANS J

65. A range of usual fees in the same community is the

ANS prevailing fee

ANS All transactions balance with the end of the day journal

75. The petty cash fund may be used

ANS for small incidental items

76. When reconciling a bank account the "outstanding checks" are those

ANS -

that have no cleared the bank

77. Which one of the following is an acceptable patient check?

ANS Certified

78. Which of the following entries are recorded in the adjustment column?

ANS -

Insurance write-offs

79. Summaries identifying which patient accounts are 30, 60, 90, & 120 days

overdue include ANS age analysis

80. Banking fees will appear on a monthly statement in the form of a

ANS service charge

81. If the total income for one month is $17,500 and the total expenses for

the same month are $15,500, the profit and loss statement would show a ANS net profit of $2,

82. To properly void a check write "VOID" across the front and

ANS retain it with canceled checks, in numericc order

83. "For deposit only" is an example of what type of endorsement?

ANS Restric- tive

84. When a bankruptcy notice is received in the office it is beneficial to

ANS Sub- mit a form to the court trustee

85. The name that follows the words "pay to the order of" on a check is

the ANS payee

86. What regulatory body is responsible for monitoring the observance of

Standard Precautions guidelines? ANS OSHA

87. When performing medical aseptic handwashing, the hands should be

positioned ANS below the elbows

88. Microorganisms may be transmitted by each of the following EXCEPT

ANS -

aspepsis

89. According to Standard Precautions guidelines, personal protective

equipment MUST be worn whenever there is contact with ANS blood

90. Sterilization is the

ANS destruction of all microbial life

91. The most effective method of sterilization is

ANS autoclaving

92. The autoclave chamber door is slightly opened at the end of the autoclave

ANS Sight

104. The instrument pictured below is

ANS a sphygmomanometer

105. The position pictured below is the

ANS Sim's

106. The angle for a subcutaneous injection is

ANS 45 degrees

107. The correct site for an adult IM injection is the

ANS gluteus medius

108. The physician orders 1 Gram of a medication for injection. On hand is

0.5 Grams per mL. How many mL will be administered? ANS 2.0mL

109. A drug used to relieve pain is an

ANS Analgesic

110. instruments required by the physician for a basic suture set up include-

ANS needle holder and scissors

111. For minor surgical procedures, acceptable skin cleansing agents in-

clude all of the following EXCEPT ANS acetone

121. Excessive squeezing around a capillary puncture site will cause

ANS dilution of the sample with tissue fluid

122. Of the following, what is the most appropriate patient position for a

venipuncture? ANS Sitting in a chair

123. In electrocardiography, the electrode used as a ground is

ANS RL

124. Fire extingushers must be inspected and recharged, if necessary,

ANS once a year

125. A marked drop in blood pressure is found with

ANS shock

126. The first step in controlling bleeding is

ANS direct pressure

127. The appropriate first response to a syncope episode is to

ANS Place the patient supine with legs elevated