MA 212 Final Review

Question 1

The WHO recognizes all of the following except which dx as treatable by accupuncture?

Accepted Answer

Cancer

Question 2

Which would apply to the legal standard if there is no written record of a temperature, visit, hx, physical or labs?

Accepted Answer

It was not writtent down, so it did not happen.

Question 3

Which of the following is the preferred site for infant IM injections?

Accepted Answer

Vastus lateralis

Question 4

A pt has a possible UTI. Which type of speciment will you collect?

Accepted Answer

Clean catch, midstream

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT included in the quality control of reagent strips?

Accepted Answer

Keep in the refrigerator

Question 6

Which of the following are factors associated with placenta previa?

Accepted Answer

Advanced maternal age and smoking

Question 7

Which of the following is the average normal range of adult diastolic BP?

Accepted Answer

60-80 mm Hg

Question 8

Which is true about dosimeters?

Accepted Answer

Records on a strip of film

Question 9

A chronic respiratory illness in children would be...

Accepted Answer

Asthma

Question 10

Emanicipated minors are allowed to give consent for medical treatment.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 11

Which of the following is a commond procedure of removing a portion of the Vas Deferens to cause the male to be sterile?

Accepted Answer

Vasectomy

Question 12

The pulse oximetry is used to evaluate what?

Accepted Answer

Oxygen saturation in the blood

Question 13

Which is the most common type of hemoglobin disease seen in ambulatory care?

Accepted Answer

iron deficiency anemia

Question 14

Which of the following types of injections requires a wheal to appear?

Accepted Answer

ID

Question 15

How many seconds are counted for determining an older child's respirations?

Accepted Answer

60

Question 16

How is the Epstein-Barr virus causing infectious mononucleosis primarily transmitted?

Accepted Answer

Saliva

Question 17

Contracting services outside of the clinic with a company who can do tasks at a lower cost with faster turnaround ...

Accepted Answer

Outsourcing

Question 18

In consideration of the communication cycle, who encodes the message?

Accepted Answer

The Sender

Question 19

Artificial insemination, in vitro fertilization, and surrogacy are forms of ...

Accepted Answer

Assisted Reproduction

Question 20

Of the following, which is NOT a reason a bandage is used?

Accepted Answer

Helps to stop bleeding

Question 21

Which one of these is the least important assessment when caring for injuries to the musculoskeletal system?

Accepted Answer

Blood Presure

Question 22

US med schools do not currently offer courses in alternative medicine.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 23

The best way to show respect a shy and quiet patient?

Accepted Answer

Occasional silence or pauses

Question 24

Which of the following acts as the mordant in the Gram stain process

Accepted Answer

Iodine

Question 25

Which of the following attributes of an MA does NOT identify a true professional?

Accepted Answer

Inflexibility

Question 26

Which are true regarding vitamins?

Accepted Answer

Vitamins B and C, Vitamins A, B, D, K and E are fat soluble

Question 27

What section of the PDR are the brand and generic names of drugs found?

Accepted Answer

Section 2

Question 28

Which of the following may be observed when noting infection?

Accepted Answer

Redness Swelling, heat, pain and drainage

Question 29

Which of the following are the most utilized routes of administration of drugs?

Accepted Answer

Parenteral and oral

Question 30

It's important to have the pt fold their arm against the chest and keep the thermometer in place for an axillary temp.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 31

Which of the following is NOT an MA's responsibility regarding controlled substances?

Accepted Answer

Ensure the physician is administering drugs properly

Question 32

Which of the following best describes a hematocrit test?

Accepted Answer

Ratio of the volume of packed red blood cells

Question 33

Durable POA is issued for purposes of health care decisions only

Accepted Answer

False

Question 34

Which of the following is the normal value for a platelet count?

Accepted Answer

140,000-400,000

Question 35

Which type of practicioner is least likely to use an EMR?

Accepted Answer

Solo practicioner

Question 36

Which of the following is required to prepare for an IVP (Intravenous Pyelogram)?

Accepted Answer

Laxatives, enemas and fasting

Question 37

A 30 y/o female had a PAP smear 2 yrs ago.According to the American Cancer Society when is she due to have another one?

Accepted Answer

Get another in 5 years

Question 38

Which of the following 6 rights is being followed when the medication order is compared with the medication label?

Accepted Answer

Drug

Question 39

WBCs are divided into two basic groups know as what?

Accepted Answer

Granulocytes and agranulocytes

Question 40

Medical term for warts on external and internal genitalia?

Accepted Answer

Condylomata

Question 41

Which of the following is required for labeling packages for autoclaving?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 42

Which of the following is the organ of healing?

Accepted Answer

Cochlea

Question 43

Which statement is the most related to nonverbal communication as a language?

Accepted Answer

We learn nonberbal language first

Question 44

Which is not true about urinary casts?

Accepted Answer

They are formed when ketones accumulate

Question 45

Which of the following is the most appropriate action when performing a nasal irrigation?

Accepted Answer

Use a medicine dropper, neti pot or squeeze bottle

Question 46

What is the purpose of a guaiac test?

Accepted Answer

detect occult blood

Question 47

In order to become a nationally certified MA I will do the following except:

Accepted Answer

Apply for the certificate, no testing required.

Question 48

Which of the following best describes the MD's overall assessment of major body functions?

Accepted Answer

ROS

Question 49

What organism causes strep throat?

Accepted Answer

Group A, beta-hemolytic streptococcus

Question 50

Who is credited with the first vaccine against smallpox?

Accepted Answer

Jenner

Question 51

It is important to install computers and new software while staff is working in the office.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 52

Which of the following is NOT true regarding the use of US sanitization?

Accepted Answer

The MA does not need to scrub instruments

Question 53

Which is not the function of the GI system?

Accepted Answer

Coagulation

Question 54

Which is NOT an appropriate action when lifitng or moving patients or objects?

Accepted Answer

Use your back muscles to lift

Question 55

In early medicine, which group of people relied of heavy use of herbs?

Accepted Answer

Chinese

Question 56

Which is not true about trascribing chart notes?

Accepted Answer

The are a concise description of the pt's encounter wtih the office

Question 57

In managing any patient's life-threatening illness, which of the following is the strongest influence?

Accepted Answer

Family and close friends

Question 58

These are all ADA requirements: 1 accessible entrance w/weather protection, pt loading zone, 10% parking for handicapped

Accepted Answer

True

Question 59

Childhood obesity can lead to which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Type 2 DM

Question 60

The name of the vaccine for influenza meningitis

Accepted Answer

HiB

Question 61

Practicioners and providers do not have to participate in procedures they do not support

Accepted Answer

True

Question 62

Which of the following protects computers from static charge damage?

Accepted Answer

Grounding mats

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