AMCA MA Certification review

36. Which agency approves chemical products used for disinfection of surfaces in an examination room?

13. A patient came into laboratory for a GTT, they said they had a cup of coffee, what should you do

112. What should you do if a patient ate before a GTT test?

92. If an MA needs to step away from computer what must they do prior to leaving

91. What blood pressure reading would be considered stage 1 hypertension

120. Which of the following is NOT considered demographic information?

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66. What is the name for a fluctuating fever where it decreases to or below baseline and then increases again

53. What is the most frequent cause of exposure to HIV in a healthcare setting

8. What approaches are considered for a patient who does not speak English?

48. What color code tube indicates presence of sodium heparin used for an anticoagulant blood test

57. Under what circumstances can a MA accept a check written by a third party

56. Which of the following is one of the six standardized elements found on product labels of a chemical product

78. Which of the ECG findings corresponds to the electrical activity of the ventricles during the isometric contraction

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47. What is supported when a health care team is able to understand cultural differences

71. Which drug administration routes is appropriate for a patient who has nausea and vomiting

46. What is the correct temperature for an ear irrigation

61. What are aspirin and acetaminophen

87. Which of the following is the best position for an exam of dorsal cavity?

3. What is the best way to explain to a patient how to perform a self-breast examination at home?

108. What is true regarding crutches?

50. Which of the following is an example of a CPT code

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103. There are no sharps containers in the lab, which agency should this be reported to?

106. Before a patient's medical information can be shared with others, what must the office do?

95. What is an appropriate needle length for an intramuscular injection

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67. A MA is mixing bleach cleaning solution, what is the proper ratio of bleach to 

96. Why do you wipe away the first drop of blood in a capillary puncture

118. This form of sterilization uses steam under pressure to kill bacteria, viruses, fungi and spores:

59. Which of the following procedures is appropriate for preparing blood and other infectious materials for transport

115. A male patient needs a clean catch urine specimen. At what point should the specimen be collected? ALL THAT APPLY

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24. What is the general term used for objects that transmit infections?

21. If a tourniquet is needed, what is the recommended amount of time to hold it?

79. The Phenylketonuria (PKU) test is:

27. What is the correct location for place-of-service code 11?

40. When assessing a 5-year-old you notice bruises on arms and legs what action should be taken

29. What is one of the best ways to collect and transmit electronic patient data safely?

65. Which government agency requires that the SDS's for all chemicals in the work place be accessible to employees

44. The representatives of which profession help regain independence in their homes

63. When would a clinical MA use a multi sample needle

32. What instructions should a post-op patient be sent home with?

99. A patient has been diagnosed with a devastating illness, what could the MA say to demonstrate empathy

69. The patient's medical release form has expired, what should you do

60. What hormone is tested in a pregnancy test

19. What form of sterilization is most often used in medical office

62. What is damaged in a patient with Tachycardia

33. When preparing patient's skin for a surgical procedure, in which direction should the area be cleaned?

83. Objects that transmit infections like clothes, utensils, and furniture are known as:

28. Which of the following requires a preauthorization in a physician's office?

72. What type of hazard does this symbol represent

114. Patients medical records should be reviewed to ensure accuracy and completeness:

45. Why is an anticoagulant additive used in evacuated test tubes

17. A physician has asked for you to type a formal letter for them. Which closing would be incorrect

105. A MA is preparing a wound for suturing, what is the proper cleansing of the wound.

35. Which of the following actions of a medical assistant represents appropriate action after a venipuncture procedure?

18. In what state is the body when adequate rest and no food for at least 12 hours

89. Which of the following blood test would be ordered for a diagnosis of leukemia

16. A female patient needs a clean-catch urine specimen. What point during urination should specimen be collected?

10. The study of the biology of microscopic organisms is called:

74. What is the preferred vein for venipuncture

116. A physician has asked you to type a formal letter for them. Which of the following closing would be incorrect?

54. What is defamation through spoken statements

25. A condition in which the blood doesn't have enough healthy red blood cells and hemoglobin is called:

22. Which of the following should be used when performing phlebotomy on an elderly patient?

11. Failure to exercise appropriate care of a patient is:

109. A C&S (culture and sensitivity) test is most likely performed in which of the following lab departments?

97. What is the name of the national health insurance plan for Americans aged 65 and older

52. Which diagnosis could be put on an insurance claim for a urine culture

55. What will happen to a submitted insurance claim if diagnosis and procedure code do not match

102. What can make it difficult to collect blood in elderly adults?

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30. What method of scheduling involves booking several patients with the same condition in the same time frame?

9. What information is needed when measuring a patient for crutches?

84. What is the maximum volume of urine a grown male can produce in 2 days?

113. Clinical medical assistants should answer the phone within three rings:

31. When a clinical medical assistant administers a medication to a patient, when should it be documented?

7. What is used to clean a patient's skin in preparation for a minor surgery?

117. What is a basal state?

64. A blood sample is collected from a patient and the plasma is pink to red in color, what is the cause

37. How should the MA measure the correct dose of a liquid medication in a dosage cup?

100. You inform your supervisor that they documented lab results in the wrong chart, what does this best exemplify

77. Demerol 75mg IM every 4 hours as needed for pain is what type of medication order

94. What should be used to chill a specimen as it is transported

70. Which hospital department has physicians in the field of musculoskeletal disorders

119. You are with a patient and notice facial drooping and slurred speech, what might this mean?

85. What instructions are given to a patient who has been prescribed buccal medication

82. A MA recorded a head circumference of 37 inches instead of 37 cm how do you correct error

110. When a provider withdraws care without notice, it is known as?

38. Who is responsible for preparing an examination room before a minor procedure?

104. While taking a patient's medical history for active tuberculosis, what PPE is required?

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23. What is the maximum amount of urine an adult can normally produce in a 24-hour period?

73. What is the name of the chart used to test visual acuity

15. How often should a patient's medical record be reviewed to ensure accuracy and completeness

41. What is the process used to wash and remove blood and tissue from instruments

86. What should be used when performing phlebotomy on an 80-year-old patient

39. Which type of PPE are used in the medical laboratory

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76. In ECG what should be calculated to determine ventricular pulse

75. What does the acronym SOAP stand for

68. Which agency regulates the controlled substance act

98. When scheduling patients, which allows patients to be seen first come first served basis

88. How long should a tourniquet be in place?

26. What is the appropriate specimen for a PKU test?

111. Ventilator-associated pneumonia is what type of infection?

49. A patient's daughter called the office and requested lab results. How should you handle this

34. In the recommended order of draw, which tube should be filled last?

12. A hospital-acquired infection is known as:

101. Which claim form is used for billing at a physician's office?

42. What is the ability to identify with someone else's feelings

43. Which of the following is an example of a biohazard

20. Which medical service may require preauthorization from a patient's insurance?

80. Which of the following is the sign of infection?

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90. What medical service may require preauthorization from insurance companies?

14. Clinical medical assistants should answer phone within how many rings

51. A patient came into the office with chest pain and SOB. What position is the best to help them breathe better