An MA's scope of practice is

determined by their physician/employer

Patients should be given instructions in writing because

the human memory does not perform well under stress

The reason you should aspirate before injecting a medication is to be sure

the needle is not in a blood vessel

What information does a hemoglobin result provide about a patient?

the oxygen carrying capacity of the blood

The purpose of OSHA is

to protect all workers from occupational injury

Anaphylactic shock involves

general alergic reaction to a foreign substance may be fatal

A sub-q injection is given using the following techniques

a 45-degree angle with a 25 gauge needle

A patient who is noncompliant is one who

does not follow the doctors orders

When sorting mail, you should

place the physicians personal mail on top

Best way to avoid cross contaminating patients who receive instillation of eye drop same bottle

avoid touching the tip of dropper to patients eye

A subcutaneous injection is given using the following technique:

a 45-degree angle with a 25-gauge needle

What action do you take if you have a critical value result on a patient?

get the information to the physician as soon as possible

Maslows hierarchy of human needs is based on what concept?

physiologic needs are the most basic and must be met first

When a patient acquires an infection while in a medical facility, it is referred to as a:

health-care-acquired infection or nosocomial infection

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1
An MA's scope of practice is
not the concern of the CMA or RMA
determined by their physician/employer
the same in every state
determined by the AAMA
2
A physicians fee schedule is determined by using UCR's which means
usual, reasonable, customary
universal customary regulation
resource based relative value scale
untied compared resources
3
Patients should be given instructions in writing because
most patients can not hear well
most patients cannot read
most patients do not really care about details
the human memory does not perform well under stress
4
The ability to repeatedly run a lab test and get the same result is called what?
precision
accuracy
acceptability
calibration
5
What is the best way to ensure an accurate visual acuity exam
have patient close one eye
ask the patient to speak up
provide adequate lighting
allow the patient to sit down if necessary
6
Which of the following is normal rectal temperature?
99.6 F
95.5 F
97.6 F
98.6 F
7
The reason you should aspirate before injecting a medication is to be sure
the injection is less painful
the needle is in the muscle
the patient receives all of the medication
the needle is not in a blood vessel
8
Where is a Colle's fracture located?
wrist
ankle
elbow
9
The white blood cell count is useful in determining
infection
coagulation factors
anemia
platelet count
10
What information does a hemoglobin result provide about a patient?
the count of the number of cells that participate in cloting
the oxygen carrying capacity of the blood
helps to diagnose heart and liver diseases
the amount of sugar in the blood
11
The presence of sugar in the urine is called
hypoglycemia
glycogen
glycosuria
hyperglycemia
12
The purpose of OSHA is
to identify epidemiology and track public health
to establish policies on total quality management
to provide tax relief for all laboratories
to protect all workers from occupational injury
13
Which of the following is NOT required when taking a phone message?
the callers name and phone number
name of person to who the call is directed
time and date
the callers account number
14
Which of the following tubes is used for RBC and WBC counts?
light blue
lavender
gray
green
15
A patient's urine is yellow-orange. Which of the following substances would be found in urine?
glucose
bilirubin
nitrate
protein
16
Anaphylactic shock involves
general alergic reaction to a foreign substance may be fatal
general infection in the blood stream
dysfunction of the nervous system following spinal injury
loss of blood or bodily fluids
17
A sub-q injection is given using the following techniques
a 15 degree angle with a 21 gauge needle
a 45-degree angle with a 25 gauge needle
a 90 degree angle with a 25 gauge needle
a 10 degree angle with 27 gauge needle
18
Which laboratory department deals with the identification of pathogens?
hematology
immunohematology
microbiology
chemistry
19
A system that selects the order of patients to receive urgent care is referred to as
triage
selection
matrixing
streamlining
20
Which of the following sutures does not usually require removal from the body?
silk
catgut
nylon
cotton
21
What may laboratories provide for their employees?
health and welfare
safety and protection
retirement
education and training
22
A patient who is noncompliant is one who
should be given instructions in writing
does not follow the doctors orders
does not pay the bill in a timely fashion
has a difficult time understanding the physicians directions
23
Hepatitis B and Rubella are examples of diseases caused by
viruses
fungi
yeast
bacteria
24
Gathering information about a pt present health care needs and abilities in prep for a new diet
implementation
evaluation
assessment
planning
25
Medical ethics requires physicians to
not accept money
not charge a finance fee
be of good moral character
all of the above
26
What is the max time a tourniquet can be applied without jeopardizing the quality of specimen?
2 min
3 min with difficult draw
1 min
2 times
27
What test is done by the Westergren method?
Hemoglobin
Sedimentation Rate
CBC
Coagulation test
28
When sorting mail, you should
dispose of any "junk mail"
place the physicians personal mail on top
place letters from other Dr. in the appropriate chart
place all mail in the physicians mailbox
29
Best way to avoid cross contaminating patients who receive instillation of eye drop same bottle
have each patient bring their own eye drops
avoid touching the tip of dropper to patients eye
wipe the tip of the dropper with a paper towel after use
wash your hands after instillation
30
The patient exam position used for a patient who is having difficulty breathing is:
Fowlers
dorsal recumbant
prone
lithotomy
31
An example of a viral disease is:
malaria
measles
ringworm
candidiasis
32
The formula used to change pounds to kilograms is:
2.2lb=1kg
2.2 kg=1lb
100lb=1kg
22kg=1lb
33
Which lab department deals with disease producing eggs in specimens taken from the body?
virology
chemistry
parasitology
hematology
34
In a standard EKG, lead V3 is located
anywhere on the right side of the chest
at the fifth intercostal space
midway between V2 and V4
at the fourth intercostal space
35
A MA's training focuses on
hospital setting
nursing skills
secretarial skills
outpatient services
36
What position would you use to examine the back or spine?
prone
fowlers
knee-chest
supine
37
The examination technique used to listen to internal body sounds is:
percussion
palpation
mensuration
auscultation
38
At what age should children have their first MMR vaccination?
birth
2 to 3 months
12-15 months
12 months
39
The white blood cell count is useful in determining:
infection
anemia
coagulation factors
platelet count
40
Lipid test include all of the following, except:
LDL
Bilirubin
HDL
Triglycerides
41
A physician who dispenses narcotic drugs, must keep narcotic records for
6 yrs
2 yrs
forever
4 yrs
42
A subcutaneous injection is given using the following technique:
a 45-degree angle with a 25-gauge needle
a 10-degree angle with a 27-gauge needle
a 15-degree angle with a 21-gauge needle
a 90-degree angle with a 25-gauge needle
43
What action do you take if you have a critical value result on a patient?
repeat the quality control before reporting the result
get the information to the physician as soon as possible
record the information in the patient's chart
repeat the test
44
Maslows hierarchy of human needs is based on what concept?
a safe environment is placed above all other needs
people never really reach self-actualization
physiologic needs are the most basic and must be met first
esteem must always come from people around us
45
When measuring a blood pressure, the MA would typically place the stethoscope over which artery
carotid
aorta
apical
brachial
46
Exercise performed with assistance are
aerobic exercise
active exercise
rang of motion exercise
passive exercises
47
A 54 year old male has diabetes mellitus What laboratory result is most likely to be elevated?
prothrombin
creatine
rheumatoid factor
calcium
48
Which classification of drugs prevents or decreases clotting?
antiemetic
antipyretic
anticoagulant
antineoplastic
49
When a patient acquires an infection while in a medical facility, it is referred to as a:
health-care-acquired infection or nosocomial infection
pathogenic infection
bacterial infection
causative infection
50
The five phases of Korotkoff sounds may be heard through the auscultation of
the blood pressure
the heart
the pulse
the carotid arteries
51
A patients medical record
all of the above
is only to be seen on a need to know basis
is the property of the physician
is considered a legal document
52
Which of the following elements is NOT included in memorandum?
a heading
a complimentary close
a subject line
to and from lines
53
What is the most effective way to break up the infection cycle?
stay at home
wash your hands often
use only antibacterial soap
wash hands in clorox
54
Among other things, HIPAA is concerned with
patient compliance
patient safety
patient advocacy
protecting personal health information
55
The type of wound caused by scraping of the outer layers of the skin is a
incision
abrasion
contusion
laceration
56
Autoclaving is the only process that destroys all forms of living organisms, including
bacteria
spores
tuberculosis
viruses
57
Blood-borne pathogens
the presence of blood, body fluid, tissue that cause disease
blood with potentially infectious materials on soiled laundr
disease producing microorganisms by blood, body fluid, tissu
human blood components and products made from human blood
58
An iron injection is administered by which of the following methods?
z track
ID
sub-q
IV
59
Which of the following is NOT an example of nonverbal communication?
touch
facial expression
posture
tone
60
The average adult respiration is:
10-12 per min
12-20 per min
20-24 per min
25-30 per min
61
The minutes of a business meeting include all of the following except
members absent and the reason for their absence
motions passed
a list of reports that were submitted
members present
62
At what age should children have their first Hep B vaccine?
2 to 3 mo
12 months
birth
12-15 mo
63
What is the normal adult pulse range in beats per minute?
50 to 120
60 to 100
70 to 130
80 to 140
64
The exam method used to check for conjunctivitis (pink eye) is:
palpation
percussion
inspection
auscultation
65
The instrument used in the physical exam to determine hearing and conduction is a:
reflex hammer
tuning fork
speculum
stethoscope
66
Which of the following vacuum tubes provides least vacuum draw?
2ml
10ml
7ml
4.5ml
67
Following sterilization by autoclave, the items remain sterile for
30 days
2 weeks
21 days
it depends on item
68
The major reason for using proper aseptic procedures is to:
control the patients immune system
destroy all bacteria from surfaces
protect patients and healthcare workers
follow office policies
69
The first drop of capillary is removed with a gauze because why?
hemolysis
tissue thromboplastin
lipids
bacteria
70
What is the best description of low-density lipoprotein?
a complex molecule consisting of protein and fat like choles
the form in which carbohydrate are stored in the body
lipoprotein consisting of protein/ cholesterol, forms plaque
lipoprotein of protein/cholesterol remove excess cholesterol
71
The pulse point located on the thumb side of the wrist is
brachial
carotid
apical
radial
72
Oxygen is distributed in the cells of the body by
leukocytes
plasma
platelets
erythrocytes
73
An instrument used to grasp tissue is a:
probe
curette
dialator
forceps
74
Which of the following items is NOT necessary for a routine patient exam?
tongue depressor
sterile gloves
opthalmoscope
percussion hammer
75
Anyone who has thoroughly been trained and can do competency for the testing proc.-can perform
waived tests
complex tests
moderately complex tests
lab tests
76
Which organization developed guidelines to help people in making healthy diet decisions?
DEA
CDC
USDA
FDA
77
Which of the following is a glucose procedure that is collected 2hrs after a carb. meal?
GTT
POCT glucose
2hr postprandial
stat glucose
78
Reason a physician might order a 24 hour urine collection for a test include all of EXCEPT:
diurnal variation
to compare the 24 hour value with the serum value
to aid in the diagnosis of glomerular disease
for a culture and sensitivity
79
What hormone are you looking for in a pregnancy test?
Testosterone
HCG
igG
Estrogen
80
Why is understanding cultural difference important?
all of the above
perceptions may vary among nationalities
one should never have predetermined notions
everyone is unique and their health care needs differ
81
The main reason why a patient is seeking medical care is referred to as:
assessment
chief complaint
symptoms
observation
82
ICD-9 and ICD-10 are coding systems used to report
services provided by a nurse practitioner
services provided by a physician
medical necessity for services and procedures
procedures performed on the patient
83
cross contamination can be prevented by
all of the above
sterilizing and/or disinfecting instruments
washing your hands between patients
washing the examination table with clorox and water
84
The process used to trace the direction of the vein is called:
anchoring
locating
palpating
pumping
85
A legally required disclosure is one that
represents an exception to the rights of patients
is given without the consent of the patient
all of the above
is designed to protect the public
86
In order to accomplish sterilization, the autoclave should reach
35 C to 37 C
250 F-270 F
260 F to 270 F
150 F
87
Which medical specialist cares for people who are recovering from a stroke?
emergency medicine
internist
neurologist
endocrinologist
88
Electrosurgery is used to:
dilate openings in the body
dissect and coagulate tissue
retract tissues
freeze tissue
89
A facsimile transmittal cover page
should not be counted in total number of pages sent
requires postage
should include a confidentiality statement
necessary if you are sending the fax to someone dnt know
90
In a physical exam, inspection refers to
determining a patients level of pain by his face
visual scanning of the patient
feeling the patients internal organs
looking over the patients chart
91
CPT-4 include E&M codes which are used to report
anesthesia and surgeries
office procedures performed by a provider
medical necessity for services and procedures
provider services and visits
92
Which of the following pulse sites requires a stethoscope to take the pulse?
carotid
femoral
brachial
apical
93
The most accurate to measure the length of an infant is to
make a mark on the exam table paper at babys head and feet
use a yard stick
stand the infant up on the adult scale
use the measuring device on the back of infant scale
94
The first step performed in setting up a sterile field is
open the sterile pack
wash your hands
prepare the local anesthetic is a syringe
put on gloves
95
The pulse point locate behind the knee is the:
dosalis pedis
femoral
popiteal
temporal
96
Some non-cellular components of plasma are:
fats and hormones
RBC and WBC
hormones and RBC
WBC and serum
97
The instrument used to remove sutures is an:
Kelly Hemostat
Mayo scissors
suture scissors
operating scissors
98
The major purpose of the MSDS is
to complete all OSHA requirements
to provide information to protect employees and patients
to guide PPE use identifying hazardous chemicals and proced.
to provide information to clean up spills
99
The primary veins located in the antecubital fossa are basilica, cephalic, and
brachial
median capital
median cubital
median cephalic
100
Which of the following is the causative agent of infectious mononucleosis?
HIV
cytomegalovirus
variola major
Epstein-Barr virus

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