AMCA 2025

Which of the following is the most common means of transmitting pathogens?

A 24 hour specimen would be an example of a         .

The body organ targeted by HBV is the: 

Which of the following is one of the six C’s of charting

Which of the following describes the patient’s chief complaint

The patient information sheet contains:

Which procedure that requires patient intervention should be documented for patient reference?

Which blood type is considered the universal recipient

A fluctuating fever that returns to or below baseline than increase again is:

What is accounts receivable?

Which of these laws protects you from exposure to bloodborne pathogens and other body fluids in the workplace?

Run by the physicians and experts in the field of musculoskeletal disorders of the bones, joints, ligaments etc..

In addition to thickening of the site. Which of the following conditions is Mr.Smith suffering from?

Which mode of infection transmission occurs from touching contaminated linens?

Important information a patient should know about immunization would be that: 

Together, they share patients, expenses, profits, etc.. Which type of medical practice is this?

Which terms describe the act of listening for sounds made by internal organs aid in the diagnosis of certain disorders

Mr. Matthews called the office to get the test results for his wife, Martha. What should the medical assistant do?

What is the general term for a surgical suture

A patient came into the doctor’s office with chest pain and shortness of breath. Which position for him breathe better?

Hand antisepsis requires the use of which of the following

Which condition below is most closely associated with the mortality of children?

Which type of unprofessional conduct could result in a revocation of a physician’s license?

Patient appointments are scheduled together by the type in what scheduling method?

Which type of abnormality is a temporary complete absence of breathing

When a patient fails to show for their appointment, the event must be:

Medical facilities go through accreditation. Why this process be important to both a facility and for the patient’s

Which of the following refers to the process of determining how long a patient balance has been outstanding?

What do you call the family members covered by an insurance plan Subscribers

PHI stands for:

A baby’s pulse and respiration rate are:

Which route in administrating a drug by placing it under the patient’s tongue and leaving it there until it is dissolved

In which of the following situations is it permissible to release information from a patient’s records?

MSDS information includes:

A procedure for filing insurance claims would be found under which policies section of the procedure manual

Scheduling structure where no appointment is needed and patient’s are seen in the order of arrival is called:

Notifiable infections must be reported to: 

The federal government sponsors a healthcare insurance for those specifically over the age of 65 called:

A patient has possible corneal abrasion and needs a referral. Which specialty is a physician that deals with eyes

The equipment that separates liquids into their different parts is a/an:

What choice is a typical educational topic for elderly patients to prevent disease?

What is the best way to address elderly patients?

The number of the vertebrae within the thoracic region is:

What type of insurance coverage is provided for employers who are injured while working

Which kind of blood study includes examining the blood for its total number of formed elements and cell morphology

The Latin term “res ipsa loquitur” means the thing speaks for itself. What is this in reference to?

On a scale of 1-10, with 10 being the worst pain of your life, how would you describe the pain?” 

The smallest structural unit of the nervous system is the:

Which temperature site would give the highest normal values

The hormone that triggers the body’s reaction in fight or flight is called:

The part of the heart that pumps oxygenated blood out of the heart to the body is called: 

At 9AM, 3 individuals arrive as walk-ins, you need to decide who will be seen first. What process will you use

What organs are considered accessory organs of digestion?

Which item below could be a multiple-dose dispenser

It is acceptable for a blood clot to form in which color-topped tube

The Privacy Rule gives patients the right to:

Most exposures to HIV in healthcare settings are the result of:

Blood would be used for what kind of testing if it was collected in a vacuum tube containing EDTA

What information is required on a laboratory requisition form

Which of the following on an ECG reflects the depolarization of the atria of the heart

What is latex sensitivity a type of

Of the following list, which urine specimen would contain the highest solute concentration

Why is a preservative added to specimen containers that are to be sent to a pathologist

What is the term describing the process of sharing data by linking two or more computers

After how many minutes after a patient has missed an appointment, should the medical assistant call to reschedule

A murmur is an abnormal sound that may indicate:

Upon receiving cash in a doctor’s office what is the best way you should get it to the bank

When a body has had adequate rest and no food for at least 12 hours, it is said to be in:

Which of the following scheduling methods books patients around the same time?

A pulse site used to measure blood pressure is

The interval between exposure to infection and the appearance of the first symptom is called: 

Co-insurace is calculated based on a:

Which of the following is a fever that comes and goes or fluctuates and returns into the average range

Which of the following is not true regarding HIPAA laws?

Within a patient’s medical record in which way should the various reports and examination record be filed

Which of the following is NOT considered a vital sign

A structure that composed of two or more tissue types is called a/an: 

How is a consultation different than a referral

The functional unit of the kidney is the: 

A new pt arrives for their appointment and provides date of birth, home address, phone number, etc. This is referred as?

A follow-up note from a previous visit is a:

A round, raised skin lesion with itching that is a positive sign of reaction to allergy testing is a:

A patient has an oral temperature of 104 degrees fahrenheit. The medical term for this is:

What organ’s main function is to eliminate excess water and waste products from the body?

What is the best way to prepare a patient for surgery

Which is best practical method of filing warranties, tax information, medical reports, office insurance, etc.

The primary function of the nervous system is:

What should a medical assistant do before removing a patient's sutures?

Which agency regulates the Controlled Substance Act?

The selection of one of the three available blood pressure cuff size depends on which of the following criteria?

In which stage of infection would a patient be presenting with a complaint of malaise?

Hematology includes the study of which of the following

Patient safety is protected by ensuring which of the following

Choose the most appropriate way for all employees to understand their role regarding emergencies?

All gestures do not mean the same thing to all cultures. What gesture would be considered acceptable by most people?

All pathogens are:

An optional health benefits program offered to persons signing up for Social Security benefits is: 

Process used for supplies that would come in contact with internal body tissue or an open wound, involves the use of hot

Which of the following thermometers is considered the most accurate indicator of the body temperature

What is the process that involves the soaking or wiping process and inhibits the activity of disease-causing organisms

What are the proper sequences for CPR?

You decide to refuse a task, what should you do

When a blood pressure cuff is deflated, the first tapping sound is the       pressure.

Ethics is:

The person specifically trained to process and evaluate tissue samples, such as biopsies is a:

Entrance ramps, widened restrooms and Braille signs are just a few of the requirements of this act.

A patient arrives at the urgent care complaining of nausea. She vomits bright, red blood. What PPE would be used?

Patient for a mammogram. What special instructions will you provide to the patient for this radiographic examination?

Which type of fungus causes thrush

While taking a patient’s medical history for active tuberculosis, what type of PPE is required?

When a patient presents with a temperature of 100 degrees fahrenheit, this would be classified as:

What type of consent if given by patient after all potential treatment risks have been discussed

Which of the following cannot be handled by the medical assistant?

Medication administered under the tongue follows which route

Which of the following blood pressure readings would be considered Stage 1 Hypertension?

Which of the following would be appropriate for free screenings

U R taking vitals on a patient, and they complain that they have dizziness once in a while. What type of symptom is this

Coordination of benefits means that:

Which stage of infection is known as the time where the pathogens has had time to grow and establish itself in the body

The main purpose of PPE is to:

A patient weighs 83.92kg. How many pounds does he weigh?

Demerol 75 mg, IM every 4 hours, as needed for severe pain, is what type of medication order?

The hormone tested for in pregnancy tests is: 

The physician prescribes a buccal medication. The medical assistant should instruct the patient to:

EDTA (ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid) is present in which color-topped vacuum tube

A quantitative test is one that:

How is a patient's general medical history preferably obtained

What is the general term for surgical suture

Defamation through spoken statements is known as:

Hypotension is defined as:

Which of the following types of gloves can be decontaminated and reused if they show no signs of deterioration after use

Antibiotics will not cure the common cold because it is caused by the following

A pap test specimen will be sent to which department for analysis

When a hard copy of a computer file is needed you must perform which one of the following actions

The immune system protects the body from which of the following

What is the average quantity of urine produced by an adult over a 24-hour period

Female patient came in for vaginal bleeding. What is the name of the tool used to hold open the wall of the vagina?

Any time an employee in a medical office is injured, a/an         must be completed as soon as possible.

When a medical assistant witnesses a patient signature, what information is being verified?

A routine hand wash procedure uses plain soap to remove soil and transient bacteria. Hand antisepsis requires the use of

Which of the following is correct regarding contact transmissions?

A provider withdraws from the care of a patient without reasonable notice of discharge. This considered:

What is another name for the duty to meet reasonable expectations of our patients?

Which of the following best defines a demographic

What is hemophilia

Which family member would not be included in the family medical history?

SOAP is acronym that stands for:

Which of the following items should be added to the label on a specimen container

Which of the following ensures test results accuracy by monitoring the test procedures performed in the medical office

When calling a facility to schedule an appointment what is the important factor to remember

Medical assistants frequently work with referral laboratory customer service personnel to which of the following

What type of fever is known as a fluctuating fever that remains elevated and does not return to baseline

What is the function of the large intestine (aka colon)?

In which form are you likely to see a diagnosis code, a procedural code and a charge?

What has HIPAA enables patients to do

Which of the following statements is true about working in a sterile field

An RN asks you to start an IV. Which is true?

The ability to identify with someone else’s feelings is called:

Muscles that act on the knee joint exhibit two actions: 

The physician prescribed penicillin for a patient with allergy and died as a result of this action. What type of neglige

The invoice for the monthly rent of the building where the medical office is located, is handled by which department?

Complete destruction of all forms of microbial life:

When looking at the imprinted numbers on a check, the second number is the:

Which of the following best describes the type of analysis used when processing blood for transfusions

What type of medication constricts blood vessels

A tympanic temperature means the body temperature is measured:

Which of the following instruments is used to drain an abscess?

What is the scrubbing of instruments with special brushes and detergents to remove blood, mucus, etc.

When administering a drug, you are not familiar with, what information should a medical assistant look up on

You can contract         when coming in direct contact with body fluids, sexual contact, or sharing needles.

What is the average normal heart rate

Which of the following is considered inappropriate communication with a patient

If provider wishes to discontinue care to a noncompliant pt, which U.S. postal class should be used to notify the pt?

Revealing information about patients without consent unless otherwise required to by law is called:

An order issued by the court to obtain evidence is called a/an: