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MA Certification Exam Part 2
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1
An instrument to view the nose is called __________
riascope
rhinoscope
rhinonoscopy
rinoscope
2
A mysterious condition which kills apparently healthy infants between the ages of 4 weeks and 7 months is called _______
apnea
sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)
pneumonia
tuberculosis
3
Prognosis refers to _______
before woman
after knowledge
prediction of outcome
complete knowledge
4
A federal medical assistance plan for the indigent is known as ___________
Medicaid
TRICARE
Welfare
Medicare II
5
A fragile organism called gonococcus bacteria causes which of the following?
gonorrhea
genital herpes
PMS
crabs
6
The valve located on the right side of the heart, between the RA and RV, is the ________
septal valve
tricuspid valve
pulmonary valve
aortic valve
7
A medication that counteracts inflammation is called a(n) _____________
antidote
anti-inflammatory
antihistamine
antipyretic
8
Variation in the shape of the red blood cells would be indicated as ______
poikilocytosis
poikotosis
anasotosis
anisocytosis
9
Dulcolax is an example of a(n) __________
antidepressant
laxative
antifugal
antiemetic
10
The most important rule to remember when using a centrifuge is ______
always balance the tubes
never remove the rubber cushions in the cups
set the rheostat to 3000 rpm
be sure to set the timer
11
The three main groups of carbohydrates are ________
none of the above
monosaccharides, disaccharides, and polysaccarides
fat, proteins, and minerals
glucose, fructose, and galactose
12
Pt complains of chest pain and collapses in the office, what should you do?
call an ambulance
immediately start CPR
check patient chart for medications
be sure pt is breathless and pulseless before starting CPR
13
A medical specialty in which radioactive substances are used in the diagnose and treatment of disease is called ____
nuclear medicine
neurological
forensic medicine
aerospace medicine
14
A patient in the supine position is lying ____
flat on their back with the palms and face up
face down
on the right side with the left leg flexed
on the left side with the right leg flexed
15
A diagnostic technique which detects regions of heat and cold in the body is called _____
tagging
tracer
scan
thermography
16
Good sources of vitamin C are _______
meats
citrus fruits
milk and milk products
breads and cereals
17
The Employee's Withholding Exemption Certificate is also called the ________
W-4
FICA
SS 20
W-2
18
Type of injection made almost at a parallel angle between the layers of the skin is called a(n) __
intravenous
intradermal
intramuscular
subcutaneous
19
QID is an abbreviation for ______
as needed
quietly in daylight
6 times hourly
4 times a day
20
When asked to take a cervical x-ray you would take a film of the ____
central vertebra
none of the above
lower back
neck region
21
The premature termination of pregnancy before the fetus is able to survive on its own is called a(n) _____
cesarean section
abortion
aspiration
pap test
22
A urine test usually requires between ___ and ____ mL of the specimen.
20-25
5-15
10-15
30-50
23
Relapse refers to _____
recovery from disease
lessening of symptoms
remission
recurrence of symptoms
24
Pen-Vee-K is an example of a(n) ________
cough medicine
tranquilizer
antibiotic
analgesic
25
Which term(s) is/are misspelled?
annorexia
all of the above
leger
oititis
26
How often is the physician's narcotic license renewed?
every 5 years
annually
never
every 3 years
27
During an eye exam using the Snellen chart, the patient should __________
keep both eyes open but cover one of them
close one eye
hold one eye closed with pressure from their hand
keep both eyes open
28
Active immunity will be produced when _______
the antigens are injected into the patient
antibodies are transferred from the mother to the fetus
none of the above
antibodies are injected into the patient
29
Medication that counteracts poisons and their effects
antidote
muscle relaxant
antibiotic
antacid
30
When performing a finger puncture, the first drop of blood should be ____
used to make slides for a WBC differential
wiped away
used to fill a capillary tube for a hematocrit
used for a red bllod cell count
31
Erythromycin is an example of a(n) ________
anticoagulant
GI disorder medication
diuretic
antibiotic
32
Sample of tissue is removed from the body and sent to the lab for examination, this is called a(n) ________
examination
operation
none of the above
biopsy
33
Lasix is classified as a(n) __________
diuretic
antianxiety
antibiotic
heart medication
34
Fats are sometimes called ______
lipoproteins
lactose
lipids
lacteals
35
After a procedure, decontaminate all exposed work surfaces with a(n) ______
10% bleach solution
disinfectant
vinegar
soap and water
36
Medication that produces a lack of feeling is called ____________
decongestant
hypnotic
antiemetic
anesthetic
37
The abbreviation for EVERY TWO HOURS is ______
E.T.H
E.hr 2
Q.2h
E.2h
38
When applying a cast, the plaster ______
is applied over a stockinette
may be applied before the swelling has gone down
may be applied over an open wound
is applied directly over the skin
39
TID means ______
several
3 times hourly
3 times a day
immediately
40
When a venipuncture is performed using a lavender top vacutainer tube, the sample ____
A) is commonly used for hematology testing
C) does not clot because an anticoagulant is mixed with whole blood
B) after clotting the liquid portion is used for chemistry testing
Both A and C
41
During a galvanic electrical stimulation the patient ______
can also receive hot pack treatments
can also receive hydrotherapy
can be left unattended
must be attended at all times
42
IPPB (intermittent positive pressure breathing) is used in the treatment of _____
COPD
pneumonia
All of the above
emphysema
43
The abbreviation for teaspoon is __________
tbn
tbs
tsp
T
44
A patient in the prone position is lying:
flat on their back with palms and face up
on the left side with legs flexed
face down
on their back with their legs flexed
45
Medication that increases urination is called a(n) ______
antitussive
laxative
antineoplastic
diuretic
46
A lipid profile includes testing for _______
glucose
chloride
protein
cholesterol
47
When collecting a specimen for a blood cell count, you would use a tube that contains _______
an anticoagulant
a substance to enhance coagulation
sterile water
serum
48
The appropriate way to dispose of a syringe and needle after giving an injection is to _______
bend the needle and place in trash can
rewrap in its orginal package and throw in trash
dispose in leak proof, puncture resistant container
recap the needle immediately
49
The application of water in the treatment of a disease is referred to as __________
diathermy
hydrotherapy
ultrasound
aquatherapy
50
The vitamin that is necessary for the proper clotting of blood is _____
vitamin A
thiamin
vitamin E
vitamin K
51
Demerol is classified as a(n) _____
sedative, analgesic
laxative
antidepressant
hypnotic
52
An increase in one's pulse rate may be caused by a(n) __________
sleeping
mental depression
poisons
elevated temperature
53
Which part of the prescription contains the patient's instructions?
inscription
superscription
signa
subscription
54
The lithotomy position is used when a patient is having a _______
a vaginal exam/PAP
difficulty breathing
a chest x-ray
a sigmoidoscopic exam
55
FBS is ______
full bladder syndrome
fasting blood sugar
fulminating basic series
follicular byer's sarcoma
56
The acronym for IMMEDIATELY is ___
STAT
IMT
RX
IMM
57
A simple sugar to which all forms of carbohydrates are ultimately converted is _____
maltose
galactose
glucose
sucrose
58
Serum:
none of the above
can be used for all blood chemistry tests
is the liquid portion of whole blood after removing the clot
can be used for most hematology tests
59
A medication that reliefs pain without causing loss of consciousness
antidote
antacid
analgesic
anesthetic
60
Conducting away is referred to as ____
efference
efferent
afferent
none of the above
61
Palpation is done by __________
feeling a part with the hand
using a percussion hammer
listening with a stethoscope
looking at the area
62
The part of the syringe and needle that may be touched is the ____
outside of the barrel
none of the above
needle shaft
tip of the syringe
63
In the subcutaneous injection, the needle is inserted at what angle?
45 degrees
90 degrees
75 degrees
60 degrees
64
The most common device for obtaining cultures is the sterile swab.
FALSE
TRUE
65
A patient is bleeding heavily from a wound on their forearm, you should ___________
clean the wound and suture as soon as possible
elevate the arm
apply a tourniquet
apply direct pressure
66
A physician who would diagnose and treat diseases and malfunctions of glands is called a(n) ________
urology
endocrinologist
gynecologist
gastroenterologist
67
Medication that calms without causing sleep
sedative
diuretic
vasodilator
hypnotic
68
When performing a differential white blood cell count, a basophil will be recognized by its ______
none of the above
segmented nucleus, but granules have no specific color
large red to bronze staining granules
large blue to purple staining granules
69
The abbreviation for EVERY HOUR is _____
E.H.
E.er
E.hr
Q.H.
70
A tumor that is non-progressive and not life threatening is considered ______
malignant
adenoma
sarcoma
benign
71
A term meaning into a vein
intravenous
intravenious
intervenous
intervenious
72
A Z track injection is what type of an injection?
intradermal
intramuscular
intravenous
intra-arterial
73
An instrument to view the eye is called a(n) _____
ophthalmoscope
proctoscope
otoscope
ophtalmoscope
74
The word part that means excision is _______
-tomy
-ectomy
-itis
-stomy
75
A tray for a pelvic exam normally includes ____________
vaginal speculum, glove, hemostat forceps
lubricant, glove, vaginal speculum
glove, lubricant, vaginal speculum, tenaculum
otoscope, glove, lubricant
76
Medication that neutralizes stomach acid
antacid
sedative
laxative
tranquilizer
77
What is the acronym for nothing by mouth?
NM
NBM
NO
NPO
78
The most widely used disinfectant is _______
phenol
alcohol
formaldehyde
hexachlorophene
79
Medical term for a nosebleed is a(n) ___
hematemesis
exudate
epistaxis
hemoptysis
80
A Pap smear is used to _______
detect cervical cancer
determine fertility
determine pregnancy
detect abnormal menses
81
A medication that prevents or delays blood clotting is called a(n) ________
antihistamine
anticonvulsant
anticoagulant
antidepressant
82
In the anatomical position, the patient is ____
lying on the left side with the legs flexed
lying face down
lying flat on their back
standing erect with palms turned anterior
83
Under the Controlled Substance Act, there are how many schedules?
4
5
1
2
84
An unacceptable procedure for a fainting victim is _______
loosen tight clothing
examine for injuries
leave patient lying down
pour water over their face
85
The digestion of fats occur mainly in the _____
mouth
small intestine
large intestine
stomach
86
Galactose is a product of the digestion of ___
vegetables
meat
milk
breads
87
Size of the needle is expressed by _______
percent
gauge numbers
cubic centimeters
units
88
Auscultation is done using a ________
otoscope
stethoscope
percussion hammer
speculum
89
A technique that uses high frequency sound waves is called __________
sonogram or echogram
none of the above
xeroradiography
thermography
90
Intradermal injections are usually given _
when the medication would irritate the muscle
for skin problems
for allergy testing
when a small amount of medication is requested
91
Agency having the legal responsibility for enforcing proper drug manufacture and clinical use is the _____
Food and Drug Administration
National Drug Administration
Hospital Formulary
National Formulary
92
Which of the following would you tell patients about daily water requirements?
encourage them to drink coffee, tea, and soda in place of water
drink at least 6-8 glasses of water
instruct elderly to limit their fluids
drinking water is only essential when you are ill
93
The act of giving birth is called ____
menstruation
puberty
ovulation
parturition
94
A condition characterized by frequent liquid stools is called _______
flatus
diarrhea
none of the above
colitis