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1
An exposure control plan must be:
kept with the PPE's for quick reference.
ordered through OSHA annually.
signed by all employees of a facility, regardless of duties.
written, reviewed, and updated annually.
2
Which communication approach describes the ability to see things from another person's point of view?
active listening
rapport
empathy
sympathy
3
The MA aligns all parts of a business letter at the left margin. This is an example of which of the following formats?
Semi block style
Modified block style
Full block style
Simplified letter style
4
Medical terminology that means "mouth"
stoma
procto
entero
5
Applying a warm, moist pack to a soft tissue injury promotes healing by
constricting blood vessels.
increasing vascular circulation.
decreasing the flow of lymphatic fluid.
increasing skin elasticity.
6
A pt’s wife calls the office and states her husband is experiencing L arm pain and chest pressure. Which of the could be
IBS
CVA
CAD
MI
7
When writing a business letter, the medical assistant should include which type of punctuation following the salutation?
comma
colon
semi-colon
hyphen
8
Medical terminology for 'blood in the urine'
Hemoptysis
Hematuria
Uremia
Hematoma
9
The MA smells smoke at the workstation. Upon investigation,discovers a small fire in the trash receptacle by the desk.
activate EMS.
extinguish the fire
contain the fire.
evacuate the immediate area.
10
After notifying the MD which of the following should be the MA's next action after recording this ECG rhythm on a pt?>
Initiate Emergency Response System or Code Blue.
Monitor the patient for deterioration of symptoms.
Monitor the patient’s cardiac output.
Check precordial (V1-V6) leads and limb placement.
11
The medical terminology for a joint is...
Cili/o
Arthr/o
Myel/o
Chondr/o
12
Performing an ECG, the MA notices wandering baselines in the precordial leads. Which of the following is the accurate?
Run the ECG again.
Replace electrodes on the limb leads
Make sure that all electronics are off in the room.
Re-evaluate chest leads.
13
An abnormally rapid heart rate is described as:
tachypnea
tachycardia
hyperplasia
hypertension
14
The medical terminology for a vertebra is...
Ot/o
vertebr/o
encephala/o
spondyl/o
15
Which of the following rhythms is shown in the strip?
normal sinus rhythm
sinus tachycardia
sinus arrhythmia
sinus bradycardia
16
Sterilized instruments should be stored:
in a temperature controlled area to prevent moisture.
for a maximum of 10 days.
with the tape side down to avoid possible contamination.
for a maximum of 90 days.
17
An apparent bullseye rash, with a large area of redness and clear center is suspect Lyme disease from a tick bite.
False
True
18
Medical Terminology for nature of, resembling
-tie
-ite
-otis
-itis
19
Medical Terminology for enzyme
-ime
-ise
-ase
-ine
20
Which organization determines "best practices" for medical laboratories?
CLSI
JCAHO
NAACLS
OSHA
21
Recumbent is the medical term for
Balancing on one foot
Standing
Sitting
Lying down
22
A patient with Parkinson’s comes in for an ECG with noticeably severe tremors. Which of the following should the MA do?
Have the patient grasp the side of the table.
Move the patient into the semi-fowlers position to ease breathing.
Ask the patient to remain calm.
Have the patient slide their hands under their buttocks.
23
Hemostatic forceps are primarily used for which of the following functions during minor surgery?
to destroy tissue by cutting and sealing blood flow using heat
to remove foreign objects
to cut through tissues
to clamp off blood vessels until they can be closed with sutures
24
Medical Terminology for bent backward
lord/o
-um
myel/o
cost/o
25
Medical Terminology for again or backward
forward
retro
re
do
26
The medical assistant measures the patient’s blood pressure in the office. The reading is 220/88 mmHg. This indicates
hypotension.
tachycardia.
bradycardia
hypertension.
27
The medical assistant is screening this infant for:
Phrenology
Electrocephaly
Head lice
Microcephaly
28
What is the medical term for fainting?
Lymphostasis
Hematoma
Emesis
Syncope
29
Which of the following statements by the MA indicates the need for a better understanding of standard precautions?
The pt should wear gown, gloves, mask to maintain contact-droplet isolation
Antimicrobial wipes may be used for cleaning an exam room between pt’s
I will perform hand hygiene after removing gloves
Sharps containers should be replaced when 2/3 full
30
A patient presents with frostbite of the phalanges. This indicates which of the following?
prophylaxis
hyperthermia
hypothermia
anaphylaxis
31
Medical terminology that means "rectum":
stoma
procto
colo
32
Medical terminology : what is arterio
VIENS
artery
bladder
apical
33
An abnormally slow respiratory rate is described as:
eupnea
dyspnea
bradypnea
orthopnea
34
The correct medical terminology for the spinal cord is myel/o
True
False
35
According to medical terminology rules, the term "pneumoconiosis"
abnormal condition of lung dust
pertaining to pneumonia
abnormal condition lung
pertaining to lung and dust
36
Which of the following skin disorders are noncommunicable?
poison ivy
scabies
alopecia
impetigo
37
Which of the following forms should always be included when sending a fax originating from the medical office?
Cover Sheet
Release of information
HIPAA waiver
Informed Consent
38
Spelling in medical terminology is not that big of a deal?
False
True
39
What is the approximate amount of time for the QRS complex to record on an ECG?
0.04-0.06 seconds
0.04-0.08 seconds
0.04-0.12 seconds
0.06-0.10 seconds
40
Which of the following patients arriving to the medical office screening area should be in immediate isolation?
A patient being seen for a fever and a rash who has never had chicken pox.
reporting a high fever, stiff neck, blurry vision, and petechial rash
history of Methicillin-Resistant Staph Aureus (MRSA) presenting with wound
known history of Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococcus (VRE) of the GI tract
41
Which of the following indicators is considered a positive skin reaction to scratch allergy testing?
bruised appearance
formation of a red wheal
hemangioma formation
excessive bleeding
42
Medical Terminology for pertaining to the nose
nos(o)
nasal
nas(o)
nas(a)
43
MA notices thick yellow drainage with a foul odor coming from the wound. The wound exudate noted should document as
serosanguinous
purulent
sanguinous
serous
44
Using MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY what is this an image of?
decubitus ulcer
bed sore
pressure ulcer
45
The first course of action a phlebotomist should follow immediately after a needle stick is:
wash the site with a disinfectant for minimum of 30 seconds.
report the incident to the immediate supervisor.
report to a licensed healthcare provider for treatment.
wash the site with soap and water for 30 minutes.
46
Which of the following components is missing in the structure of this professional business letter?
closing
greeting
body
header
47
A business letter should be folded in which of the following positions when using a standard No. 10 envelope?
thirds, face-up
half, vertically
half, horizontally
quarters, face-down
48
What is the abbreviation for electroencephalogram?
ECG
ENT
EKG
EEG
49
What is the medical terminology for the shoulder blades?
The scapula
Sternum
The coccyx
The clavicle
50
What is the approximate amount of time for the QRS complex to record on an ECG?
0.04-0.08 seconds
0.06-0.10 seconds
0.04-0.06 seconds
0.04-0.12 seconds
51
Name the medical terminology for synovial membrane
spasm/o
scoli/o
synovi/o, synov/o
spondyl/o
52
When a phlebotomist enters an airborne isolation room, the appropriate PPE would be
gown, gloves, N95 respirator
gown, gloves, mask
gown, mask
gloves, N95 respirator
53
The medical assistant measures a patient’s b/p in the left upper arm at 188/110 mm Hg. This reading is consistent with
tachycardia.
hyperthermia.
hyperplasia.
hypertension.
54
Which of the following is an inappropriate complimentary closing for a business letter?
"Best Regards”
"Sincerely"
"Wishing You the Best"
"Respectfully"
55
Which of the following indicates a normal sinus rhythm?
PR interval of 0.14 second, QRS complex of 0.10 second, QT interval of 0.40
PR interval of 0.22 second, QRS complex of 0.12 second, QT interval of 0.42
PR interval of 0.14 second, QRS complex of 0.16 second, QT interval of 0.42
PR interval of 0.22 second, QRS complex of 0.10 second, QT interval of 0.40
56
Which of the following items requires autoclave processing?
nylon sutures
cautery pen
transfer forceps
surgical endoscope
57
Which of the following best describes the proper way to clean up a broken glass ampule?
Use a broom and dust pan to sweep up glass, fragments place in sharps cont.
Use a wet towel wipe over the area so that fragment glass will be picked up
Use a paper towel to pick up pieces of glass and place them on the trash
Place the pieces of glass on a piece of paper, carry the paper to dumpster
58
Where should the V4 electrode be placed on the body?
left midclavicular line, 5th intercostal space
right midclavicular line, 5th intercostal space
left midclavicular, 4th intercostal space
right midclavicular line, 4th intercostal space
59
When setting up the room for a gynecological exam, the MA will position the stirrups in which of the following ways?
below exam table and pull out approximately 3 ft from the edge of the table
level the exam table and pull out approx 1 ft from the side of table
above exam table and pull out approx 6 inch from the edge of the table
level with exam table and pull out approx 1 ft from the edge of table
60
When observing a patient’s range of motion of the right ankle, which term describes the ability to point their toes?
extension
flexion
adduction
abduction
61
Which of the following diagnostic procedures uses ultrasound to display an image of the structure of the heart?
electrocardiogram
echocardiogram
electroencephalogram
angiogram
62
When composing a business letter, how should the MA properly indicate copies of the letter being sent to others?
Enter “Re” followed by names
Enter “CC” followed by names
List the names below the sender’s name
Enter “encl” followed by names
63
A personal protective equipment must be used when working with a patient suspected of having pertussis?
sterile gloves
fluid resistant gown
N95 respirator
surgical mask
64
A series of small uniform spikes on the ECG paper most likely represents:
AC Interference
Interrupted Baseline
Somatic Tremors
Wandering Baseline
65
Which of the diseases listed below require contact precautions?
Clostridium difficile, escherichia coli, and pediculosis
Parovirus B19, streptococcal, and mycoplasma
Rubella, mumps, and pertussis
Neisseria meningitis, sepsis, and epiglottitis
66
The P wave of an ECG indicates:
The heart at rest
Ventricular relaxation
Ventricular contraction
Atrial contraction
67
What is the medical term for "heart attack"?
Myocardial infarction
Ischemia
Angina
Pericarditis
68
Which of the following rhythms identified on an ECG prompts the medical assistant to notify the provider immediately?
sinus tachycardia
ventricular fibrillation
premature ventricular contraction
sinus bradycardia
69
Which of the following chemicals is most commonly used to disinfect work surfaces?
sodium hypochlorite
chlorhexidine gluconate
benzalkonium chloride
isopropanol
70
In the medical field BP stands for?
Blood Pressure
Basic Physical
Before Physician
Blood Pathogen
71
Medical Terminology for pertaining to eye
ophthalm(o)
ophtahlm(o)
optic(o)
optical
72
A pt suspected of having which of the following respiratory disorders should b placed in isolation in the medical office
Croup
Active TB
Asthma
COPD
73
The patient with a penetrating wound to the chest cavity is acutely at risk for which of the following complications?
epistaxis
emphysema
pneumonia
pneumothorax
74
Which of the following describes the correct technique for cleansing a patient’s minor wound
Cleanse from the outside of the wound toward the inside
Cleanse from the inside of the wound toward the outside.
Use a gentle back and forth motion below the wound.
Use a gentle back and forth motion above the wound.
75
Which of the following procedures involves the process of cleaning out the contents of the stomach through a nasogastric
gavage
cleansing enema
lavage
lumbar puncture
76
Which of the following types of mail is the most cost effective for bound printed material, film, and sound recordings?
Standard
First class
Priority
Media
77
The root "orch" in medical terminology refers to...
Ovaries
Sperm
Testes
Month
78
pt calls the office concerned because they have just been stung by a bee. Which the following shocks would be concern?
Psychogenic
Anaphylactic
Hypovolemic
Septic
79
Medical terminology that means "tongue"
gastric
glosso/linguo
hepato
80
During an ECG, the right leg provides grounding for which leads?
augmented
precordial
bipolar
chest
81
Medical terminology that means "liver":
entero
hepato
glosso/linguo
82
what is the medical terminology for spinal nerve root?
myeloneur/o
radicul/o
reticul/o
neurolgia
83
Medical Terminology for nucleus
nuclei
kereyo
karyo
kirayo
84
What five pieces of information must be available on every sample in the laboratory?
Full name, unique identifier, date &, time of collection, tests collected
Full name, insurance info, patient location, date& time of collection
Full name,unique identifier, date & time of collection, collector’s initial
Full name, insurance info, patient location, tests collected & time
85
In Medical Terminology, what is a
root
?
foundation or subject of the term
beginning that give essential meaning to term
part of work added to beginning of term, to modify term.
ending that gives essential meaning to the term
86
Which of the following drugs is expected to be stocked in medical office emergency code cart inventory?
cimetidine (Tagamet)
naproxyn (Naprosyn)
epinephrine
cefaclor (Ceclor)
87
In medical terminology, what does a suffix usually indicate?
the body part involved
the procedure, condition, disorder or disease
location, number, or status
88
Handling exudate from a patient is an example of which of the following modes of disease transmission?
indirect
vector
airborne
direct
89
Which of the following is the minimum PPE requirement when drawing ordered lab work on a patient with suspected HIV?
gloves only
gown, gloves, and mask
gloves and mask only
mask only
90
Which of the following is the most common means of transmission of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA)?
inhaling contaminated respiratory droplets of infected persons
direct contact with contaminated feces
direct contact with the skin of infected persons
direct contact with contaminated blood
91
Medical terminology for conducting outward from a part is?
efferent
adduction
afferent
arteriole
92
Which of the following actions by the medical assistant demonstrates the correct use of surgical asepsis?
opening sterile items with scrubbed hands
pouring liquids onto the sterile field from at least 20 inches above field
closing the door to an exam room if a sterile field must be left unattended
replacing sterile items that may have become contaminated
93
What is the medical terminology for light sensitivity
Lightphobia
Photophobia
Camera shy
Migraines
94
Abnormally dry skin is described as:
excoriation
xerosis
ecchymosis
vitiligo
95
The MA is preparing the exam room for the next pt who will require urinary catheterization. The primary purpose of this
visualize the bladder.
collect a sterile urine specimen.
treat an infection.
scan the bladder for residual urine.
96
To prevent wandering baseline artifact, the medical assistant should ensure the patient is
positioned with their hands under the buttocks
reminded not to move during the procedure.
moved away from the wall if in hospital beds.
cleansed with alcohol prep pads.
97
"Osteopenia" and "osteoporosis" are medical terminology that is interchangeable.
True
False
98
To correct a wandering baseline, the medical assistant should:
unplug the electrical equipment around the ECG.
replace loose electrodes.
have patient remain still.
replace broken cables.
99
Which of the following rhythms is shown in the strip?
sinus tachycardia
sinus arrhythmia
normal sinus rhythm
sinus bradycardia
