A facsimile transmittal cover page

should include a confidentiality statement

When a patient acquires an infection while in a medical facility, it is referred to as a:

health-care-acquired infection or nosocomial infection

Patients should be given instructions in writing because

the human memory does not perform well under stress

When sorting mail, you should

place the physicians personal mail on top

What is the best description of low-density lipoprotein?

lipoprotein consisting of protein/ cholesterol, forms plaque

The reason you should aspirate before injecting a medication is to be sure

the needle is not in a blood vessel

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1
Lipid test include all of the following, except:
LDL
Bilirubin
HDL
Triglycerides
2
A facsimile transmittal cover page
requires postage
necessary if you are sending the fax to someone dnt know
should not be counted in total number of pages sent
should include a confidentiality statement
3
What hormone are you looking for in a pregnancy test?
Estrogen
HCG
Testosterone
igG
4
cross contamination can be prevented by
washing your hands between patients
all of the above
washing the examination table with clorox and water
sterilizing and/or disinfecting instruments
5
In a standard EKG, lead V3 is located
at the fourth intercostal space
anywhere on the right side of the chest
at the fifth intercostal space
midway between V2 and V4
6
When a patient acquires an infection while in a medical facility, it is referred to as a:
pathogenic infection
health-care-acquired infection or nosocomial infection
causative infection
bacterial infection
7
Which of the following vacuum tubes provides least vacuum draw?
4.5ml
10ml
2ml
7ml
8
The process used to trace the direction of the vein is called:
anchoring
palpating
locating
pumping
9
Which medical specialist cares for people who are recovering from a stroke?
internist
emergency medicine
neurologist
endocrinologist
10
What position would you use to examine the back or spine?
prone
fowlers
supine
knee-chest
11
The examination technique used to listen to internal body sounds is:
auscultation
mensuration
palpation
percussion
12
Patients should be given instructions in writing because
most patients can not hear well
most patients do not really care about details
the human memory does not perform well under stress
most patients cannot read
13
The average adult respiration is:
12-20 per min
10-12 per min
25-30 per min
20-24 per min
14
Which organization developed guidelines to help people in making healthy diet decisions?
USDA
DEA
FDA
CDC
15
CPT-4 include E&M codes which are used to report
office procedures performed by a provider
anesthesia and surgeries
medical necessity for services and procedures
provider services and visits
16
An iron injection is administered by which of the following methods?
ID
IV
sub-q
z track
17
The presence of sugar in the urine is called
hypoglycemia
hyperglycemia
glycosuria
glycogen
18
The patient exam position used for a patient who is having difficulty breathing is:
prone
lithotomy
dorsal recumbant
Fowlers
19
Anyone who has thoroughly been trained and can do competency for the testing proc.-can perform
waived tests
complex tests
moderately complex tests
lab tests
20
What test is done by the Westergren method?
Coagulation test
Hemoglobin
Sedimentation Rate
CBC
21
Which classification of drugs prevents or decreases clotting?
anticoagulant
antipyretic
antiemetic
antineoplastic
22
Which laboratory department deals with the identification of pathogens?
microbiology
immunohematology
chemistry
hematology
23
Which of the following tubes is used for RBC and WBC counts?
light blue
lavender
green
gray
24
What is the best way to ensure an accurate visual acuity exam
ask the patient to speak up
allow the patient to sit down if necessary
provide adequate lighting
have patient close one eye
25
A 54 year old male has diabetes mellitus What laboratory result is most likely to be elevated?
prothrombin
rheumatoid factor
creatine
calcium
26
Where is a Colle's fracture located?
wrist
ankle
elbow
27
The pulse point locate behind the knee is the:
temporal
femoral
dosalis pedis
popiteal
28
A physicians fee schedule is determined by using UCR's which means
universal customary regulation
resource based relative value scale
untied compared resources
usual, reasonable, customary
29
Which of the following pulse sites requires a stethoscope to take the pulse?
apical
femoral
carotid
brachial
30
The primary veins located in the antecubital fossa are basilica, cephalic, and
median cubital
brachial
median capital
median cephalic
31
A physician who dispenses narcotic drugs, must keep narcotic records for
6 yrs
2 yrs
forever
4 yrs
32
Gathering information about a pt present health care needs and abilities in prep for a new diet
implementation
evaluation
assessment
planning
33
Oxygen is distributed in the cells of the body by
plasma
platelets
leukocytes
erythrocytes
34
In a physical exam, inspection refers to
determining a patients level of pain by his face
looking over the patients chart
feeling the patients internal organs
visual scanning of the patient
35
Reason a physician might order a 24 hour urine collection for a test include all of EXCEPT:
diurnal variation
to compare the 24 hour value with the serum value
to aid in the diagnosis of glomerular disease
for a culture and sensitivity
36
What is the normal adult pulse range in beats per minute?
60 to 100
70 to 130
50 to 120
80 to 140
37
A MA's training focuses on
secretarial skills
hospital setting
nursing skills
outpatient services
38
Electrosurgery is used to:
retract tissues
dissect and coagulate tissue
freeze tissue
dilate openings in the body
39
Which of the following is normal rectal temperature?
99.6 F
95.5 F
98.6 F
97.6 F
40
At what age should children have their first MMR vaccination?
2 to 3 months
birth
12-15 months
12 months
41
Which of the following items is NOT necessary for a routine patient exam?
opthalmoscope
sterile gloves
percussion hammer
tongue depressor
42
The main reason why a patient is seeking medical care is referred to as:
chief complaint
observation
assessment
symptoms
43
The first drop of capillary is removed with a gauze because why?
hemolysis
bacteria
lipids
tissue thromboplastin
44
When sorting mail, you should
place the physicians personal mail on top
dispose of any "junk mail"
place letters from other Dr. in the appropriate chart
place all mail in the physicians mailbox
45
What is the best description of low-density lipoprotein?
lipoprotein of protein/cholesterol remove excess cholesterol
the form in which carbohydrate are stored in the body
lipoprotein consisting of protein/ cholesterol, forms plaque
a complex molecule consisting of protein and fat like choles
46
The first step performed in setting up a sterile field is
prepare the local anesthetic is a syringe
wash your hands
put on gloves
open the sterile pack
47
Which of the following elements is NOT included in memorandum?
a complimentary close
a heading
to and from lines
a subject line
48
Exercise performed with assistance are
aerobic exercise
active exercise
passive exercises
rang of motion exercise
49
The reason you should aspirate before injecting a medication is to be sure
the patient receives all of the medication
the injection is less painful
the needle is in the muscle
the needle is not in a blood vessel
50
Medical ethics requires physicians to
be of good moral character
not accept money
not charge a finance fee
all of the above
51
Which of the following sutures does not usually require removal from the body?
catgut
nylon
silk
cotton
52
At what age should children have their first Hep B vaccine?
12-15 mo
12 months
birth
2 to 3 mo
53
A subcutaneous injection is given using the following technique:
a 15-degree angle with a 21-gauge needle
a 10-degree angle with a 27-gauge needle
a 90-degree angle with a 25-gauge needle
a 45-degree angle with a 25-gauge needle
54
The most accurate to measure the length of an infant is to
use a yard stick
use the measuring device on the back of infant scale
make a mark on the exam table paper at babys head and feet
stand the infant up on the adult scale
55
The major purpose of the MSDS is
to provide information to clean up spills
to complete all OSHA requirements
to guide PPE use identifying hazardous chemicals and proced.
to provide information to protect employees and patients
56
The minutes of a business meeting include all of the following except
members absent and the reason for their absence
a list of reports that were submitted
motions passed
members present
57
The major reason for using proper aseptic procedures is to:
protect patients and healthcare workers
control the patients immune system
follow office policies
destroy all bacteria from surfaces
58
Which of the following is NOT an example of nonverbal communication?
posture
facial expression
tone
touch
59
The purpose of OSHA is
to identify epidemiology and track public health
to protect all workers from occupational injury
to establish policies on total quality management
to provide tax relief for all laboratories
60
Maslows hierarchy of human needs is based on what concept?
esteem must always come from people around us
people never really reach self-actualization
physiologic needs are the most basic and must be met first
a safe environment is placed above all other needs
61
The white blood cell count is useful in determining
platelet count
coagulation factors
anemia
infection
62
Following sterilization by autoclave, the items remain sterile for
2 weeks
21 days
30 days
it depends on item
63
When measuring a blood pressure, the MA would typically place the stethoscope over which artery
aorta
carotid
brachial
apical
64
Hepatitis B and Rubella are examples of diseases caused by
fungi
bacteria
viruses
yeast
65
A patient's urine is yellow-orange. Which of the following substances would be found in urine?
bilirubin
nitrate
glucose
protein
66
The formula used to change pounds to kilograms is:
2.2lb=1kg
22kg=1lb
100lb=1kg
2.2 kg=1lb
67
A system that selects the order of patients to receive urgent care is referred to as
streamlining
matrixing
selection
triage
68
The instrument used to remove sutures is an:
Mayo scissors
Kelly Hemostat
suture scissors
operating scissors
69
The white blood cell count is useful in determining:
coagulation factors
platelet count
anemia
infection
70
Autoclaving is the only process that destroys all forms of living organisms, including
viruses
spores
tuberculosis
bacteria
71
What is the most effective way to break up the infection cycle?
stay at home
use only antibacterial soap
wash your hands often
wash hands in clorox
72
What information does a hemoglobin result provide about a patient?
the count of the number of cells that participate in cloting
helps to diagnose heart and liver diseases
the amount of sugar in the blood
the oxygen carrying capacity of the blood
73
Which lab department deals with disease producing eggs in specimens taken from the body?
parasitology
chemistry
virology
hematology
74
What is the max time a tourniquet can be applied without jeopardizing the quality of specimen?
2 times
3 min with difficult draw
2 min
1 min
75
Which of the following is a glucose procedure that is collected 2hrs after a carb. meal?
GTT
2hr postprandial
stat glucose
POCT glucose
76
Anaphylactic shock involves
loss of blood or bodily fluids
dysfunction of the nervous system following spinal injury
general infection in the blood stream
general alergic reaction to a foreign substance may be fatal
77
The type of wound caused by scraping of the outer layers of the skin is a
abrasion
laceration
incision
contusion
78
A patient who is noncompliant is one who
does not pay the bill in a timely fashion
has a difficult time understanding the physicians directions
should be given instructions in writing
does not follow the doctors orders
79
A sub-q injection is given using the following techniques
a 45-degree angle with a 25 gauge needle
a 10 degree angle with 27 gauge needle
a 90 degree angle with a 25 gauge needle
a 15 degree angle with a 21 gauge needle
80
ICD-9 and ICD-10 are coding systems used to report
services provided by a nurse practitioner
services provided by a physician
procedures performed on the patient
medical necessity for services and procedures
81
The five phases of Korotkoff sounds may be heard through the auscultation of
the pulse
the carotid arteries
the blood pressure
the heart
82
An example of a viral disease is:
ringworm
malaria
candidiasis
measles
83
What may laboratories provide for their employees?
safety and protection
retirement
health and welfare
education and training
84
An instrument used to grasp tissue is a:
probe
dialator
curette
forceps
85
Which of the following is the causative agent of infectious mononucleosis?
Epstein-Barr virus
variola major
cytomegalovirus
HIV
86
The pulse point located on the thumb side of the wrist is
apical
brachial
carotid
radial
87
Blood-borne pathogens
disease producing microorganisms by blood, body fluid, tissu
human blood components and products made from human blood
blood with potentially infectious materials on soiled laundr
the presence of blood, body fluid, tissue that cause disease
88
The instrument used in the physical exam to determine hearing and conduction is a:
tuning fork
reflex hammer
stethoscope
speculum
89
Among other things, HIPAA is concerned with
patient safety
patient compliance
patient advocacy
protecting personal health information
90
Where are erythrocytes formed?
kidney
bone marrow
liver
blood
91
A patients medical record
is the property of the physician
is only to be seen on a need to know basis
is considered a legal document
all of the above
92
Some non-cellular components of plasma are:
WBC and serum
hormones and RBC
RBC and WBC
fats and hormones
93
An MA's scope of practice is
the same in every state
determined by their physician/employer
determined by the AAMA
not the concern of the CMA or RMA
94
What action do you take if you have a critical value result on a patient?
get the information to the physician as soon as possible
repeat the test
record the information in the patient's chart
repeat the quality control before reporting the result
95
Best way to avoid cross contaminating patients who receive instillation of eye drop same bottle
wash your hands after instillation
wipe the tip of the dropper with a paper towel after use
avoid touching the tip of dropper to patients eye
have each patient bring their own eye drops
96
Which of the following is NOT required when taking a phone message?
the callers name and phone number
name of person to who the call is directed
the callers account number
time and date
97
The ability to repeatedly run a lab test and get the same result is called what?
precision
acceptability
calibration
accuracy
98
The exam method used to check for conjunctivitis (pink eye) is:
palpation
auscultation
inspection
percussion
99
In order to accomplish sterilization, the autoclave should reach
35 C to 37 C
150 F
260 F to 270 F
250 F-270 F
100
A legally required disclosure is one that
is given without the consent of the patient
all of the above
is designed to protect the public
represents an exception to the rights of patients
101
Why is understanding cultural difference important?
everyone is unique and their health care needs differ
perceptions may vary among nationalities
one should never have predetermined notions
all of the above

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