Which of the following is a function of the flange of a syringe

helps in injecting the medication

Why are MA encouraged to avoid aggressive communication

it implies that the speakers opinions are more important

Blood pressure measures

the force exerted on the walls of the arteries by the blood

THe arly symptoms of an anaphylactic reaction include

sneezing, hives, erythema, angiodema, disorientation

When a patient must cope with a serious or terminal illness, offering choices is most helpful

it helps the patient gain some sense of control

Before taking body temp. with an electronic thermometer, what must happen

the probe must be covered with a disposable cover

Which of the following represents an ERROR in (manual) BP technique

releasing the air in the cuff as slowly as possible

When the patients forehead is sweating, which ensures accurate temporal artery reading

taking the temp behind the earlobe

If a patient facing a serious or terminal illness appears to be using denial, how should MA act

accept the denial without reinforcing it

Which of the following body areas have the most sweat glands

palms of hands and soles of feet

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of alcohol based hand rubs

they remove all resident flora from the skin

The systolic blood pressure represents the

pressure in the arteries when the ventricles contract

Which of the following is NOT an example of a work practice control

picking up broken glassware with gloved hands

The purpose of the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard is to

reduce the risk to employees of exposure to diseases

What may occur if an equal amount of air is not injected into a vial when withdrawing meds

it may be difficult to remove the meds from the vial

What are tone of voice, voice pitch, voice volume, and voice quality examples of

secondary nonverbal communication

Which of the following is an important part of active listening for a medical assistant

focusing all attention on the patient

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1
In the event of an evacuation, what document can be used to account for patients
emergency action plan
telephone book
patient log in sheet
employee roster
2
The parenteral route of administering medications is used
to obtain a more rapid action
when the patient is allergic to the oral form of the drug
to reduce the occurrence of drug tolerance
to reduce the occurrence of drug interactions
3
Symptoms of active tuberculosis include all of the following EXCEPT
chronic cough
hemoptysis
abdominal pain
fever
4
The study of drugs is known as
pharmacology
pharmacy
mycology
immunology
5
What is the normal range for body temp
98F to 99F
97F to 99F
97F to 100.4F
96F to 98F
6
Which of the following is a function of the flange of a syringe
attaches the needle to the syringe
measures the proper amount of medication
helps in injecting the medication
assists in penetrating body tissues
7
Why are MA encouraged to avoid aggressive communication
it is an attempt to keep the peace at all costs
it usually leads to unfriendly behavior at a later time
the communication does not match the MA underlying feelings
it implies that the speakers opinions are more important
8
Which of the following guidelines should be followed when administering a medication
identify the patient by full name and date of birth
all of above
check the expiration date of the medication
check that you have the correct medication
9
What is the term for a material that catches on fire easily
flame retardant material
hazardous material
combustible material
flammable material
10
Blood pressure measures
the force exerted on the walls of the arteries by the blood
the contraction and relaxation of the heart
the number of times the heart beats per minute
the expansion and recoiling of the aorta
11
THe arly symptoms of an anaphylactic reaction include
sneezing, hives, erythema, angiodema, disorientation
dyspnea, decreased BP, thready pulse
abdominal cramping, nausea, vomiting, fever
diplopia, diaphoresis, tachycardia, increased BP
12
Which of the following needle lengths is used to administer a sub-q injection
5/8 inch
3/8 inch
1 inch
1 1/2 inch
13
Why is the temporal artery a good site for measuring body temp
it is easily accessible
it has a constant, steady flow of blood
it is located close to the surface of the skin
all of above
14
When a patient must cope with a serious or terminal illness, offering choices is most helpful
it helps the patient gain some sense of control
it helps the patient feel calm
it helps relieve the patients anxiety
it helps relive the patients feelings of guilt
15
The part of the hair that is visible is known as the
cortex
shaft
medulla
root
16
The phase in the cardiac cycle in which the heart relaxes between contractions is known as
systole
pulse pressure
baseline recording
diastole
17
An evacuation floor plan includes the location of all all of the following EXCEPT
fire alarms
occupants current location
portable fire extinguishers
smoke detectors
18
A vague sense of body discomfort, weakness, and fatigue is known as
malaise
adventitious
crisis
the blahs
19
Where is the popliteal pulse located
in front of the ear, just above eye level
in the middle of the groin
on the anterior side of the neck
in the back of the knee
20
The papillae of the dermis are responsible for
freckles
skin color
waterproofing the skin
fingerprints and footprints
21
Before taking body temp. with an electronic thermometer, what must happen
the probe must be covered with a disposable cover
the thermometer must be calibrated
the thermometer must be shaken down to 96F
the ear canal must be straightened
22
Which of the following represents an ERROR in (manual) BP technique
positioning the manometer at a viewing distance of 2 feet
directing the ear pieces of the stethoscope slightly forward
placing the cuff 2 inches above the bend of elbow
releasing the air in the cuff as slowly as possible
23
The transfer of heat from one object to another is known as
microwaves
radiation
convection
conduction
24
When the patients forehead is sweating, which ensures accurate temporal artery reading
cleaning the lens with a wipe
taking the temp behind the earlobe
brushing the patients hair to the side
applying a probe cover
25
If a patient facing a serious or terminal illness appears to be using denial, how should MA act
agree with the patient that the illness is minor
accept the denial without reinforcing it
reassure that patient that everything will probably turn out
tell the pt that he or she does not appear facing reality
26
What is the abbreviation for before meals
qh
ad lib
ac
pc
27
The abbreviation used to record oxygen sat as measured by a pulse ox. is
SaO2
PO2
SpO2
PCO2
28
If a patients blood pressure is 130/85, the patients pulse pressure would be
130
85
215
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29
Which of the following help prevent the entrance of microorganisms into the body
acidic nature of urine
coughing and sneezing
hydrochloric acid
all of above
30
What is the abbreviation for by mouth
OP
po
SL
OTC
31
Which of the following body areas have the most sweat glands
external genitalia and thighs
palms of hands and soles of feet
neck and chest
lips and cheeks
32
Which of the following is NOT an advantage of alcohol based hand rubs
less time is required to perform hand hygiene
they do not require rinsing
they remove all resident flora from the skin
they contain emollients to prevent drying of the hands
33
The systolic blood pressure represents the
pressure in the arteries when the atria contract
pressure in the arteries when the ventricles contract
expansion and recoiling of the aorta
pressure in the arteries when the heart relaxes
34
Which of the following is NOT an example of a work practice control
bandaging a cut on the hands before gloving
picking up broken glassware with gloved hands
placing a lancet in a biohazard sharps container
sanitizing hands after removing gloves
35
AIDS cannot be transmitted through
blood splashes
needlestick injuries
sexual intercourse
casual contact
36
Which of the following is NOT a common reaction to a terminal illness
guilt
anger
relief
anxiety
37
What is the name of the blood test for TB
tine test
QuantiFERRON-TB Gold
Mantoux test
BCG
38
The term that best defines "a psychological response to a perceived threat" most common respons
anxiety
acting out
hypochondria
depression
39
The temporal artery site can be used to measure body temp in
all
infants
adults
children
40
The purpose of the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard is to
protect public health and the environment outside of work
improve the quality of laboratory testing in the US
prevent exposure of employees to bloodborne pathogens
reduce the risk to employees of exposure to diseases
41
What must a medical office employee do if he or she declines Hep B vaccine
be tested for Hep B antibodies
double glove when administering injections
perform ten pushups
sign a Hep B waiver form
42
What is the name given to an adverse reaction that is harmless and often tolerated by the pt
contraindication
idiosyncratic effect
side effect
warning
43
What is the name given to a person who cant fight off a pathogen that has entered his body
reservoir host
susceptible host
resistant host
contagious
44
All of the following are good aseptic practices in the medical office EXCEPT
avoiding coughs and sneezes of patients
Keeping the medical office free of dirt and dust
carefully disposing of wastes
wearing jewelry
45
Which of the following is NOT embedded in the dermis
nails
adipose tissue
hair
sebaceous glands
46
What may occur if an equal amount of air is not injected into a vial when withdrawing meds
air bubbles may enter the syringe
the vial may crack
the medication may become contaminated
it may be difficult to remove the meds from the vial
47
What are tone of voice, voice pitch, voice volume, and voice quality examples of
secondary nonverbal communication
verbal communication
psychology
body language
48
Which of the following is an important part of active listening for a medical assistant
watching the clock to be sure that the conversation is short
nodding several times while the patient is speaking
planning what to say next while the patient is talking
focusing all attention on the patient
49
Intradermal injections are used to administer
allergy injections
insulin injections
skin tests
pediatric immunizations
50
If an axillary temp of 100F was taken orally, it would register as
100F
101F
99F
98F
51
Which of the following is an example of an allergen
house dust
all of above
insect stings
peanuts
52
Which of the following represents the average normal body temperature
37.8C
96.8F
99.6F
98.6F
53
According to OSHA, which of the following must be included in an emergency action plan
procedures to account for all employees after an evacuation
preferred means of reporting fires and other emergencies
all of above
procedures for employees performing rescue duties
54
Excessive pressure should not be applied when measuring radial pulse because
the pulse may decrease
it could close off the radial artery and no pulse felt
it could affect the rhythm of the pulse
the pulse may increase
55
Which of the following is a violation of the OSHA standard
storing the Exposure control plan on the computer
recapping a needle after withdrawing medication from a vial
all of above
eating in the office laboratory
56
How often does OSHA require employers to review and update their Exposure Control Plan
once each year
every 2 years
only when a new procedure is instituted
every 6 months
57
Which of the following is NOT true with regard to anxiety and anxiety attacks
severe episodes are often called panic attacks
anxious patients often do not remember what they are told
the patient should be instructed to breathe into a brown bag
they should be dealt with it as a medical issue first
58
Which of the following will NOT cause a decrease in the SpO2 reading
emphysema
gastritis
asthma
pneumonia
59
If the patients fingers are cold when performing pulse ox, The MA should
use a disposable probe to take the reading
cleanse the probe with a wipe
ask the patient to rub his or her fingers together
take the reading on another finger
60
All of the following are characteristics of a sprinkler system EXCEPT
only those sprinklers closest to the fire are activated
located at ceiling level
are activated by the build up of smoke in an area
usually includes an alarm system to alert building occupants
61
Which of the following is an example of PPE
clean disposable gloves
biohazard sharps container
prescription eyeglasses
scrubs
62
When measuring blood pressure, the patients arm should be positioned
above heart level
with palm facing downward
at heart level
across the chest
63
All of the following are advantages of using an automated blood pressure monitor EXCEPT
the blood pressure measurement is easy to read
the brachial artery does not need to be located
can measure blood pressure in a patient with a dysrhythmia
the cuff does not have to be manually inflated
64
All of the following are characteristics a man-made disasters EXCEPT
are caused by negligent human actions
are caused by the failure of a man-made system
consists of an event that causes serious damage
are caused by the natural processes of the earth
65
What type of epithelium is present in the epidermis
simple cuboidal
simple squamous
pseudostratified columnar
stratified squamous
66
The Mantoux tuberculin test is performed using
a disposable plastic disc with four stainless steel tines
a reagent strip
intradermal administration
intramuscular injections
67
Which of the following allows the body to detect changes in the environment
sebaceous glands
sensory receptors
sweat pores
cilia
68
The most common side effect of the Hep B vaccine is
irritability
soreness at the injection site
nausea
hives
69
You are measuring the pulse and find it feels weak and rapid. How would you record this
thready
bradycardia
tachycardia
bounding
70
What type of breathing may occur with a panic attack
hypoxia
bradypnea
hyperventilation
wheezing
71
The reason for enterically coating a tablet is to
prevent the meds from irritating the stomach lining
allow the meds to dissolve slowly
prevent the meds from being destroyed by intestinal enzymes
reduce the incidence of side effects
72
A temp of 103F is classified as
low grade fever
hypopyrexia
hyperpyrexia
pyrexia
73
Which of the following is a way in which fires start in the medical office
overloaded electrical outlets
improper storage of chemicals
arson
all of the above
74
Which of the following symptoms are experienced by a patient when his or her temp begin to rise
all of above
bradycardia
perspiration
coldness and chills
75
A temperature of 100F is classified as
low grade fever
hypothermia
normal
hyperpyrexia
76
What occurs during the recovery phase of the GAS
the immune system becomes compromised
the blood glucose level increases
the body returns to its normal level of functioning
resources to combat stress become depleted
77
What term is used to describe a microorganism that does NOT produce disease
pathogen
aseptic
sterile
nonpathogen
78
What is the name given to a closed glass container with a rubber stopper that holds >1 dose
multi dose
unit dose
single dose
ampule
79
Which of the following produces hair
sebaceous gland
hair follicle
sudoriferous gland
stratum granulosum
80
What is the first thing you should do if a cut on your bare hand come in contact w/pt blood
apply gloves
immediately wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water
report the incident to the physician
obtain a Hep B vaccination

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