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1
The postural abnormality ________ causing curvature of the spine, known as "humpback."
lordosis
atherosclerosis
arthritis
kyphosis
2
The appropriate way to handle and dispose of contaminated sharps is to ____.
recap the sharp
wash off and reuse
bend sharps so they can't be reused
place used sharps in a rigid, bio hazardous waste container
3
What is a normal adult temperature?
96.6-99.3
98.8-100.1
97.8-99.1
97.2-100.0
4
Elderly patients experience postural hypotension, which is a sign of aging related to the
integumentary
musculoskeletal
nervous
cardiovascular
5
Which of the following is NOT an intervention for a patient who is having a seizure?
remove objects that may cause injury
loosen restrictive clothing
place something in their mouth to keep it open
place patient on their side or turn their head to the side
6
What is a normal pulse rate for an adult?
75-130
80-160
55-110
60-100
7
Which of the following is a jarring injury to the brain
Laceration
Hemorrhage
Concussion
Fracture
8
Hyperpnea is
absence of breathing
normal breathing
slow breathing
rapid and deep breathing
9
Where do you check a pulse on the thumb side of the wrist
pedal
brachial
temporal
radial
10
The most important aseptic procedure for a medical assistant is ____.
vacuuming and sweeping
providing tissues to patients with colds
stocking supplies
proper hand hygiene
11
Which of the following is the first priority when caring for multiple injuries?
administer pain medications
notify family members
assess the CAB's
stop bleeding
12
What equipment will you need to listen to the heart and lungs?
penlight
Thermometer
reflex hammer
stethoscope
13
The condition in which pathogens are absent or controlled is ____.
asepsis
endogenous infection
normal flora
immunity
14
The body's ability to resist pathogens and disease is called
ergonomics
fomite
immunity
exogenous infection
15
________ waste includes any potentially hazardous waste generated in the treatment of patients.
sanitized
infectious
spilled
Flammable
16
The universal sign of choking is a(n) ________.
hand up to the throat and a fearful look
hands pressed to the chest
anxious patient saying "I'm choking."
unconscious patient
17
Subjective or internal conditions felt by the patient are ________.
signs
goals
outcomes
symptoms
18
Which debilitating brain disorder commonly causes changes in personality, mood, or behavior
hypertension
bone cancer
degenerative joint disease
Alzheimer's disease
19
Which of the following is considered a good indicator of overall health?
neck
abdomen
skin
head
20
Which of the following results from insufficient blood volume in the circulatory system
toxic shock syndrome
hypovolemic shock
anaphylactic shock
stroke
21
The role the medical assistant plays in patient education is to explain
explain test results
management of the patient's condition as outlined by the Dr
the outcome of the disease
what treatment is appropriate
22
Which of the following is important when measuring an oral temperature?
wait 5 minutes after patient eats anything
place under tongue, in the center
patient should be able to breathe through their nose
place thermometer on top of tongue
23
a good way to help elderly patients remember their medications
Give the patient a prescription for each medication
Encourage the patient to use a medication organizer
Instruct the patient on what each medication is for
Tell the patient what will happen if he forgets to take it
24
Which of the following is included in the care of a human or animal bite?
Apply a cold compress and elevate the area
Apply ice pack, keep below heart level
Wash, apply antibiotic ointment and dry, sterile dressing
Suction the wound, apply a aloe vera juice dressing
25
Which of the following helps treat and prevent constipation?
fiber
protein
vitamins
minerals
26
there are five phases that are heard after the cuff is deflated. These phases are called
korotkoff sounds
systolic pressure
diastolic pressure
pulse pressure
27
What is the function of fiber?
transports fat-soluble vitamins
absorbs organic wastes and toxins so they can be expelled
Assists with antibody production
Supplies energy or heat to the body
28
The medical provider performs general physical examinations to
assist patients from different cultures
order lab and xrays
confirm patient's state of health and provide baseline value
obtain inform about patients financial status
29
health history form: when the problem started and what the patient has done to treat it is the
chief complain
history of present illness
past medical history
family history
30
Which of the following is the visual exam of the patient's entire body and overall appearance?
inspection
auscultation
percussion
palpation
31
The cardinal symptom of a myocardial infarction is
chest pain
shortness of breath
nausea and vomiting
anxiety
32
How often should you change the cover on the examining table
Daily
Monthly
after every third use
after every use
33
The best place to interview the patient is
the front desk
in a private room
the waiting room
the hallway
34
When communicating with a patient who has a hearing impairment, ________.
speak in high pitched tones
shout so the patient can hear
speak in clear, low pitched tones
position yourself to the side of the patient
35
The pulse point that is located in the bend of the elbow is the
brachial
radial
temporal
apical
36
Which can be converted to glucose and used for immediate fuel
water
minerals
carbohydrates
Protein
37
Which of the following is part of providing a patient with any type of instruction?
address patient with medical terminology
give instructions only once
provide instructions to bring home and review
discourage questions
38
Objective factors that can be seen or felt by the practitioner or measured are called
feelings
behaviors
signs
symptoms
39
A disease or condition that can be easily transmitted from one individual to another is called
sub clinical
symptomatic
allergy
Contagious
40
An autoclave is used to ________ instruments that penetrate the skin
Sanitize
Store
Sterilize
Disinfect
41
Which of the following defines surgical asepsis?
the elimination of all microorganisms from objects
wiping down blood pressure cuffs
reduce the number of microorganisms
measures taken to reduce microorganisms to acceptable level
42
What is the purpose of administering immunizations?
to reduce a persons susceptibility to infections
reduce the possibility of AIDS
to manage congenital diseases
to prevent common cold
43
Which of the following examination methods is the process of listening to body sounds?
inspection
auscultation
percussion
mensuration
44
Tetanus toxoid is administered for infectious bite if patient has not had one in last ________.
4 to 6 years
5 to 10 years
1 to 2 years
2 to 3 years
45
Which is the primary intervention for shock?
Elevate patient's legs
monitor vital signs
Correct the cause of the shock
Assess CAB
46
What is a normal respiratory rate for an adult?
18-24
20-30
12-20
10-16
47
The goal of medical asepsis in the medical facility is to ____.
prevent microorganisms from spreading
sterilize all surfaces
educate patients about their role in healthcare
reduce the number of microorganisms in the medical office
48
Swelling caused by an accumulation of blood under the skin is a
contusion
hematoma
fracture
laceration
49
MRSA is caused by which type of bacteria
clostridium
CAUTI
staph
strep
50
What is the proper placement order when multiple PPEs
gown, face mask, and gloves
gown, gloves, face mask
gloves, gown, face mask
face mask, gown, gloves
51
The signs of infection in a wound are
confusion and lethargy
dizziness and rash
heat, redness, pain and swelling
fatigue, tinnitus, and headache
52
What is the first step in preventing the spread of infectious microorganisms in the exam area?
wearing gloves
disinfecting exam area
wearing clean uniforms
hand hygiene
53
Which of the following is the treatment for jaundice in a newborn?
inject hormones into the liver
provide tub baths in tepid water
keep hydrated with breast milk or formula
perform ROM exercises
54
Which of the following is charted as subjective data
plan of action
test results
Patient's chief complaint
practitioners exam
55
What age do children need to spend time enjoying friendships, sporting events?
1-3 year olds
6-10 year olds
4-5 year olds
14-19 year olds
56
Another term for degenerative joint disease is ________.
lentigos
melanoma
osteoarthritis
kyphosis
57
Which of the following is considered a normal blood pressure for a healthy adult?
90/60 to 139/78
less than 120/80
74/50 to 100/70
84/54 to 120/80
58
All biohazardous waste containers must have which type of label attached
blue
orange- red
green
yellow
59
Who is responsible for preparing the examination room for patients?
House keeper
Nurse
Medical assistant
Physician
60
Which of the following is the most essential nutrient for building and repairing cells and tissues?
vitamins
fat
Protein
minerals
61
Which of the following actions will help a child's fear when coming to the medical office?
restrain the child
allow the child to examine some blunt instruments
explain the procedure with medical terms
ignore the crying
