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