If the breasts become discolored after a mammogram:

the patient should not be alarmed

Which would not be considered a way to help patients and their families identify techniques for a safe home

Place a throw rug on the floor beside the bed.

Which of the following is not a contraindication for an MRI procedure?

patients who are allergic to iodine

To prevent a back injury when moving heavy objects, you should:

use your body’s weight to push or pull them

During a barium enema, patients should be told to:

breathe through the mouth slowly and deeply

Because a mammogram is often very uncomfortable, which of the following suggestion(s) might be helpful?

At the advice of the provider, a mild analgesic may be taken to relieve it

If a patient gets something in the left eye, he or she should be instructed to:

lie on the left side with the face turned to the left

Which of the following were not considered a high-risk group for contracting H1N1 at the start of the pandemic?

children between the ages of 4 and 12

During screening, you should always ask female patients for the:

date of the first day of menstrual flow of their last menstrual period

Cardiac patients should be instructed to:

take their prescribed medication regularly, report any problems immediately

Which of the following is an indication that a patient is experiencing hearing loss?

not responding when spoken to if out of sight range

When scheduling patients for an abdominal ultrasound, you should tell them to:

avoid eating foods that produce gas

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1
When adenitis occurs, the _____ and become tender.
walls of the blood vessels thicken
lymph nodes become swollen
lymph nodes shrink
walls of the blood vessels become thinner
2
Which technique has replaced the cholecystogram?
abdominal X-ray
CT scan
magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
abdominal ultrasound
3
Which of these tests is typically performed only as needed on high-risk patients?
digital rectal exam
urinalysis
sigmoidoscopy
pulmonary function test
4
PTs over age 40 should be instructed to routinely test their stool for blood every ____ for detection of colon cancer.
month
year
5 years
2 years
5
If the breasts become discolored after a mammogram:
the patient should immediately be transported to the hospital
the patient should not be alarmed
it is the result of dyes used during the procedure
it means the breast tissue has been damaged
6
Examination that is a useful aid in the diagnosis of ulcerations, polyps, tumors, bleeding, cancer of the colon
proctoscope
flexible sigmoidoscopy
lower endoscopy
endoscopy
7
Which would not be considered a way to help patients and their families identify techniques for a safe home
Appropriate footwear is worn
Avoid any bare floor-care product, such as floor wax
Place a throw rug on the floor beside the bed.
Keep floors free of spills and clutter.
8
Which of the following is not a contraindication for an MRI procedure?
patients who are severely claustrophobic or are obese
patients who have metallic implants
patients who are allergic to iodine
patients who have pacemakers
9
Which of the following is a condition in which the heart pumps too weakly to supply the body with blood?
embolism
heart failure
coronary artery disease
cerebrovascular accident (CVA)
10
Which of the following conditions involves the localized inflammation of a vein?
phlebitis
varicosities
sicke cell anemia
thrombophlebitis
11
The ECG tracing is generated in about ____ on a single 8 × 10 sheet of ECG paper.
1 minute
30 seconds
3 minutes
5 minutes
12
This device is a small battery-powered pulse generator with electrode catheters. The electrodes are inserted in a vein
Defibrillator
Angioplasty
Stent
Artificial pacemaker
13
The eye may need to be irrigated. Which of the following would not be associated with the need to irrigate the eye?
inflammation or secretions in the eye due to infection
chemical contamination
checking visual acuity
a foreign particle in the eye
14
Which type of radiation therapy allows deep penetration for deep tumors and is performed on an outpatient basis?
Transduction
Brachytherapy
Sonography
Teletherapy
15
What test is used to evaluate patients suspected of having pulmonary insufficiency?
pulse oximetry
pulmonary efficacy testing
lung deficiency test
spirometry testing
16
Which of the following statements is true regarding peak flow testing?
All of the above
Can be performed to monitor the effectiveness of medications
May be used if a patient had an inconclusive or normal spirometry test
Measures a patient’s ability to exhale.
17
To prevent a back injury when moving heavy objects, you should:
twist your entire body instead of pivoting
use your body’s weight to push or pull them
try to lift them by yourself before asking for help
hold them away from your body
18
Patients with _____ conditions should be routinely screened for color vision acuity during scheduled visits.
thyroid
pituitary
pineal
heart
19
The _____ the vocal cords, the higher the pitch of one’s voice.
looser and shorter
looser and longer
tighter and shorter
tighter and longer
20
Which type of radiation therapy involves placing radioactive implants close to or into cancerous tissue?
Teletherapy
Sonography
Brachytherapy
Transduction
21
Which of the following is not a symptom of emphysema?
chronic cough
weight gain
cyanosis
barrel chest
22
If patients suddenly become too weak to stand while you are helping them walk across the room, you should:
lift them and carry them to the closest chair
support the upper half of their body and drag them to a chair
try to hold them up until they regain their strength
ease them to the floor
23
A simple, noninvasive test that measures the patient’s pulse rate and oxygen saturation (SAT) level in the blood is:
pulse oximetry
peak flow
none of the above
vital function
24
During a barium enema, patients should be told to:
breathe through the nose slowly and deeply
breathe through the mouth slowly and deeply
hold their breath
take short, shallow breaths
25
The paper moves through an ECG machine at a rate of ____ mm per second.
5
15
10
25
26
Which type of cardiovascular test measures the passage of blood through the coronary arteries to the myocardium?
carotid artery ultrasound
myocardial perfusion imaging
MUGA scan
venogram
27
Who interprets an ECG?
Provider
Medical assistant
Patient
Cardiologist
28
The tricuspid valve is located between the:
left atrium and right ventricle
right atrium and ventricle
left atrium and ventricle
right atrium and left ventricle
29
Weakened PT, you should keep your back straight, bend from the knees, and use your ____ muscles to handle the weight.
abdominal
upper arm
thigh
back
30
The rarest form of color blindness is _____, which means that the person cannot distinguish the color blue.
deuteranopia
protanopia
tritanopia
achromatic vision
31
______ is the practice of using certain key muscle groups together with good body alignment and proper body positioning
All of the above
Range of motion
Anterior-posterior positioning
Body mechanics
32
The trachea is held open by a series of ___-shaped cartilage structures.
X
I
C
O
33
When applying an arm sling, a patient’s hand should be:
completely immobilized with an additional bandage
elevated to avoid swelling
lowered to reduce circulation
positioned perpendicular to the body
34
Because a mammogram is often very uncomfortable, which of the following suggestion(s) might be helpful?
Advise patients to continue with caffeine use for at least 7–10 days prior
Schedule the mammography during the last week of the patient’s period.
Alert the provider/technician immediately as this may be a concern
At the advice of the provider, a mild analgesic may be taken to relieve it
35
Legionnaires’ disease usually occurs in:
late winter or early spring
late summer or early fall
late fall or early winter
late spring or early summer
36
Both patient and caregiver when caring for patients or lifting equipment and supplies, the medical assistant must:
always ask for assistance from a coworker
use proper body mechanics
all of the above
practice ergonomics
37
The earliest symptom of internal disease of the larynx is:
persistent hoarseness
pain
burning when drinking hot liquids or citrus juices
coughing up blood
38
Which of the following is a disease in which the walls of the ventricles of the heart are markedly thickened?
Myocardial infarction
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
Embolism
Leukemia
39
If a patient gets something in the left eye, he or she should be instructed to:
lie on the left side with the face turned to the right
lie on the right side with the face turned to the right
lie on the left side with the face turned to the left
lie on the left side with the face turned to the right
40
Which of the following is commonly called the windpipe?
bronchi
epiglottis
larynx
trachea
41
Which of the following were not considered a high-risk group for contracting H1N1 at the start of the pandemic?
health care providers
adults 65 years of age or older
children between the ages of 4 and 12
pregnant women
42
Which of the following is used as the contrast medium for an intravenous pyelogram (IVP)?
barium
calcium
iodine
red dye
43
With congestive heart failure (CHF), the myocardium of the ___ is most commonly affected.
left atrium
right ventricle
right atrium
left ventricle
44
Which of the following is a primary symptom of pneumothorax?
chronic dull pain
productive cough
shortness of breath
rales
45
The ___ records the heart’s voltage between the left leg electrode and a central point between the right and left arm.
aVL
aVR
aVG
aVF
46
During screening, you should always ask female patients for the:
date of the first day of menstrual flow of their next menstrual period
date of the last day of menstrual flow of their last menstrual period
date of the last day of menstrual flow of their next menstrual period
date of the first day of menstrual flow of their last menstrual period
47
Cardiac patients should be instructed to:
take their prescribed medication regularly, report any problems immediately
practice stress-inducing behaviors
eat a low-fat, high-sodium diet
drink at least one alcoholic beverage a day
48
Which of the following is an indication that a patient is experiencing hearing loss?
frequently complaining that people are speaking too loudly
overpronouncing words
not responding when spoken to if out of sight range
talking in an unusually low voice
49
When the patient walks with a cane, the cane should swing forward:
with the injured extremity
before either extremity
with the uninjured extremity
after both extremities
50
Type ___ influenza occurs every 4–6 years, resulting in epidemics.
B
C
A
D
51
When scheduling patients for an abdominal ultrasound, you should tell them to:
refrain from drinking fluids
avoid eating foods that produce gas
eat and drink anything they want
void after drinking fluids
52
When scheduling patients for vital capacity tests, it is important to advise them to:
refrain from routine treatment
eat a heavy meal
refrain from smoking for at least 2 hours
take their normal medications before coming to the office
53
The contrast medium for a cholecystogram is usually in ____ form.
liquid
powder
pill
patch
54
The CSV-1000 is a screening method for:
contrast sensitivity
hearing loss
respiratory difficulty
visual acuity
55
When using a Holter monitor, the ECG electrodes are attached to a patient’s:
upper arms
shoulders
chest wall
lower back
56
A pulse oximetry reading of _________ percent or higher is considered normal.
80
50
99
95
57
Which of the following is the preparation for intravenous pyelogram (IVP)?
Prior to the examination, take three Dulcolax 5 mg tablets from 2 to 4 p.m.
Drink only one glass of liquid on the morning of the exam.
All of the above
All-liquid diet.
58
ECGs are most often performed along with the routine annual physical examination every:
3-5 years
year
7-12 years
5-10 years
59
People between the ages of ___ are at the highest risk for developing respiratory distress syndrome (RDS).
12 and 20 years
birth and 8 months
40 and 50 years
12 and 18 months
60
In preparation for an upper GI series, the patient should be instructed to drink:
only clear liquids
only milk and water
only water and carbonated beverages
anything they want
61
When using crutches, PTs should place them four to five inches in front and ____ inches to the side of their heels.
four to five
five to six
three to four
one to two
62
When placing the ECG electrodes on a patient’s lower leg, the connectors should point:
Down
To the patient's right
To the patient's left
Up
63
If the ECG tracing is too large, the sensitivity dial should be turned down to ½ to produce a standardization mark:
5 mm high and 2 mm wide
20 mm high and 4 mm wide
10 mm high and 2 mm wide
15 mm high and 4 mm wide
64
Which of the following is not a typical component of lung cancer treatment?
radiation
surgical excision (when appropriate)
thoracentesis
chemotherapy
65
Ventricular fibrillation is seen in patients with:
cardiac disease
colon cancer
lung disease
liver disease
66
Which type of aneurysm is detectable on palpation as a pulsating mass in an area around the umbilicus?
abdominal aortic aneurysm
thoracic aortic aneurysm
cerebral aneurysm
femoral aneurysm
67
The KUB (kidneys, ureters, bladder) X-ray is not used to:
locate foreign bodies in the digestive tract
diagnose urinary system diseases and disorders
help determine the position of an intrauterine device (IUD)
confirm that a patient is pregnant
68
Which type of anemia results from injury or destruction of blood cell formation by the bone marrow?
cerebral anemia
iron deficiency anemia
aplastic anemia
blood lose anemia
69
The spleen is located:
to the right of the cardiac notch
to the left of the cardiac notch
just beneath the left side of the diaphragm
just beneath the right side of the diaphragm
70
After air is filtered, warmed, and moistened in the nose, it enters the:
larynx
epiglottis
pharynx
Eustachian tube
71
A patient is considered to have hypertension if the blood pressure is consistently elevated above:
110/40
130/70
140/90
160/100
72
Which of the following is a disorder characterized by inflammation, and constriction of the bronchi and bronchioles?
emphysema
asthma
atelectasis
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
73
After age 40, women are urged to have a mammography every ____ years.
3-5
1-2
5-10
8-12
74
A patient is considered legally blind if visual acuity is ____ or less in the better eye with corrective lenses.
200/20
20/100
100/20
20/200
75
About ____ percent of adults are habitual snorers.
25
55
10
40
76
Female patients should refrain from wearing ____ during an MRI.
Mascara
Loose clothing
Contact lenses
Plastic jewelry
77
The ____ walls are thin, one-cell structures.
arterial
lymph vessel
venous
capillary
78
After ingesting barium, a patient’s stool may appear:
more loose than usual
lighter in color than usual
a bright red or blue color
darker than usual
79
Lymph does not:
get pumped through the lymph vessels by a muscular organ
fill the spaces between the cells
act as the “bridge” between cells and capillaries
contain blood plasma
80
The ear may need to be irrigated. Which of the following would be associated with the need to irrigate the ear?
to remove excess wax
to remove a foreign object lodged deeply in the ear canal
to perform a hearing assessment test
to look for and treat an ear infection
81
Height of a walker should be adjusted so that the handles are at hip level, and the bend of the PTs elbow at _____ angle
15-20
60-90
30-45
25-30
82
What is the most common chronic lung disease?
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Emphysema
Bronchitis
Asthma
83
An adult carries a supply of oxygen in the blood, lungs, and tissues adequate to sustain life for about __ minute(s).
1
8
2
4
84
A ____ is a radiologic examination of pulmonary circulation following the injection of a radiopaque iodine material.
PET scan
chest X-ray
pulmonary angiography/arteriography
pulmonary function test
85
The X-ray was discovered in 1895 by:
Wilhelm Konrad Roentgen
Marie Sklodowska Curie
Thomas Alva Edison
Xavier Raymond Kord
86
Prior to birth the degree of inflation depends on the presence of _______, a fatty molecule on the respiratory membrane.
visceral pleura
surfactant
alveoli
hyaline membrane
87
Premature ventricular contractions are not commonly seen in patients with:
Lung disease
Leukemia
Hypertension
Coronary artery disease
88
A CT-guided needle biopsy is performed by a:
Radiologist
Neurologist
Cardiologist
Medical assistant
89
Atrial fibrillation:
produces a heart rate that ranges from 400 to 500 BPM
is indicated by a cardiac cycle that occurs before the next cycle is due
is seen only in patients with cardiac disease
is caused only by hypertension
90
The distance across ___ large square(s) on ECG paper represents 1.0 second.
25
five
one
10
91
Which of the following is not a commonly available feature of walkers?
wheels
hand brakes
seat
runners
92
The bipolar leads are attached to which parts of the body
upper inner arms and outer lower calves
upper outer arms and inner lower calves
upper left and right sides of the chest
upper outer thighs and inner lower forearms
93
The symptoms of squamous and small cell carcinomas include smoker’s cough, sneezing, dyspnea, hemoptysis, and:
fever
weight loss
chest pain
weakness
94
Patients may often try to compensate for the hearing loss. Which of the following is not a form of compensation?
standing very close during the conversation
talking in a soft voice
turning the best ear toward the sound source
learning to read lips
95
When blood enters the capillaries, called a(n) __________, it is so dispersed that the rate of flow is reduced to a slow
Infarction
Capillary bed
Arteriole branch
Vena cava
96
In an all-liquid diet, the patient may have all of the following, except:
coffee or tea
milk
strained fruit juice
clear gelatin desserts
97
An MRI:
requires extensive patient preparation
requires that the patient stand alone in a special padded room
is an invasive procedure
can last from 30 to 60 minutes
98
During a proctologic examination, the ____ permit(s) removing a tissue sample for examination.
rectal speculum
sigmoidoscope
biopsy forceps
snare
99
During an upper GI series, the radiologist observes the flow of the contrast medium directly by means of a(n):
cystoscope
otoscope
radioscope
fluroscope
100
When standing, it is recommended that you point your feet _____ and about shoulder width apart.
outward
inward
in any comfortable direction
straight

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