A subcutaneous injection is given using the following technique:

a 45-degree angle with a 25-gauge needle

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

When sorting mail, you should

place the physicians personal mail on top

An MA's scope of practice is

determined by their physician/employer

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

avoid touching the tip of dropper to patients eye

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

health-care-acquired infection or nosocomial infection

Patients should be given instructions in writing because

the human memory does not perform well under stress

Among other things, HIPAA is concerned with

protecting personal health information

A patient who is noncompliant is one who

does not follow the doctors orders

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1
What is the normal adult pulse range in beats per minute?
60 to 100
50 to 120
70 to 130
80 to 140
2
At what age should children have their first Hep B vaccine?
2 to 3 mo
12-15 mo
12 months
birth
3
A subcutaneous injection is given using the following technique:
a 10-degree angle with a 27-gauge needle
a 45-degree angle with a 25-gauge needle
a 90-degree angle with a 25-gauge needle
a 15-degree angle with a 21-gauge needle
4
Which of the following tubes is used for RBC and WBC counts?
lavender
green
light blue
gray
5
Reason a physician might order a 24 hour urine collection for a test include all of EXCEPT:
for a culture and sensitivity
to compare the 24 hour value with the serum value
to aid in the diagnosis of glomerular disease
diurnal variation
6
Which of the following is a glucose procedure that is collected 2hrs after a carb. meal?
POCT glucose
stat glucose
GTT
2hr postprandial
7
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
8
Where is a Colle's fracture located?
wrist
elbow
ankle
9
The most accurate to measure the length of an infant is to
stand the infant up on the adult scale
make a mark on the exam table paper at babys head and feet
use a yard stick
use the measuring device on the back of infant scale
10
Which organization developed guidelines to help people in making healthy diet decisions?
DEA
USDA
FDA
CDC
11
When sorting mail, you should
dispose of any "junk mail"
place all mail in the physicians mailbox
place the physicians personal mail on top
place letters from other Dr. in the appropriate chart
12
In a physical exam, inspection refers to
determining a patients level of pain by his face
feeling the patients internal organs
visual scanning of the patient
looking over the patients chart
13
Gathering information about a pt present health care needs and abilities in prep for a new diet
evaluation
implementation
assessment
planning
14
Hepatitis B and Rubella are examples of diseases caused by
fungi
bacteria
yeast
viruses
15
The patient exam position used for a patient who is having difficulty breathing is:
Fowlers
lithotomy
dorsal recumbant
prone
16
What is the best way to ensure an accurate visual acuity exam
ask the patient to speak up
have patient close one eye
allow the patient to sit down if necessary
provide adequate lighting
17
Which of the following elements is NOT included in memorandum?
to and from lines
a subject line
a heading
a complimentary close
18
The first step performed in setting up a sterile field is
put on gloves
open the sterile pack
wash your hands
prepare the local anesthetic is a syringe
19
What may laboratories provide for their employees?
education and training
health and welfare
retirement
safety and protection
20
A 54 year old male has diabetes mellitus What laboratory result is most likely to be elevated?
calcium
creatine
rheumatoid factor
prothrombin
21
An MA's scope of practice is
not the concern of the CMA or RMA
the same in every state
determined by their physician/employer
determined by the AAMA
22
The ability to repeatedly run a lab test and get the same result is called what?
calibration
precision
acceptability
accuracy
23
Best way to avoid cross contaminating patients who receive instillation of eye drop same bottle
wash your hands after instillation
wipe the tip of the dropper with a paper towel after use
have each patient bring their own eye drops
avoid touching the tip of dropper to patients eye
24
When a patient acquires an infection while in a medical facility, it is referred to as a:
causative infection
pathogenic infection
bacterial infection
health-care-acquired infection or nosocomial infection
25
The instrument used to remove sutures is an:
Kelly Hemostat
operating scissors
Mayo scissors
suture scissors
26
The average adult respiration is:
25-30 per min
10-12 per min
20-24 per min
12-20 per min
27
The first drop of capillary is removed with a gauze because why?
bacteria
lipids
tissue thromboplastin
hemolysis
28
What position would you use to examine the back or spine?
knee-chest
prone
fowlers
supine
29
Patients should be given instructions in writing because
the human memory does not perform well under stress
most patients cannot read
most patients do not really care about details
most patients can not hear well
30
Which of the following is normal rectal temperature?
95.5 F
99.6 F
97.6 F
98.6 F
31
Which of the following items is NOT necessary for a routine patient exam?
sterile gloves
opthalmoscope
tongue depressor
percussion hammer
32
When measuring a blood pressure, the MA would typically place the stethoscope over which artery
apical
aorta
carotid
brachial
33
Which of the following is NOT an example of nonverbal communication?
posture
facial expression
tone
touch
34
The primary veins located in the antecubital fossa are basilica, cephalic, and
brachial
median capital
median cephalic
median cubital
35
In a standard EKG, lead V3 is located
midway between V2 and V4
at the fifth intercostal space
at the fourth intercostal space
anywhere on the right side of the chest
36
The presence of sugar in the urine is called
glycogen
hypoglycemia
hyperglycemia
glycosuria
37
Among other things, HIPAA is concerned with
patient safety
protecting personal health information
patient compliance
patient advocacy
38
Some non-cellular components of plasma are:
RBC and WBC
WBC and serum
hormones and RBC
fats and hormones
39
Autoclaving is the only process that destroys all forms of living organisms, including
tuberculosis
viruses
bacteria
spores
40
The main reason why a patient is seeking medical care is referred to as:
chief complaint
assessment
symptoms
observation
41
Which medical specialist cares for people who are recovering from a stroke?
endocrinologist
emergency medicine
internist
neurologist
42
What is the max time a tourniquet can be applied without jeopardizing the quality of specimen?
2 times
2 min
3 min with difficult draw
1 min
43
A physicians fee schedule is determined by using UCR's which means
universal customary regulation
untied compared resources
usual, reasonable, customary
resource based relative value scale
44
The formula used to change pounds to kilograms is:
22kg=1lb
100lb=1kg
2.2lb=1kg
2.2 kg=1lb
45
A patient who is noncompliant is one who
should be given instructions in writing
does not pay the bill in a timely fashion
does not follow the doctors orders
has a difficult time understanding the physicians directions
46
Which laboratory department deals with the identification of pathogens?
hematology
immunohematology
microbiology
chemistry
47
The instrument used in the physical exam to determine hearing and conduction is a:
tuning fork
stethoscope
speculum
reflex hammer
48
Which of the following sutures does not usually require removal from the body?
catgut
cotton
nylon
silk
49
The white blood cell count is useful in determining:
platelet count
infection
anemia
coagulation factors
50
What hormone are you looking for in a pregnancy test?
Testosterone
igG
Estrogen
HCG
51
A system that selects the order of patients to receive urgent care is referred to as
selection
matrixing
triage
streamlining
52
The major purpose of the MSDS is
to provide information to clean up spills
to complete all OSHA requirements
to provide information to protect employees and patients
to guide PPE use identifying hazardous chemicals and proced.
53
The pulse point locate behind the knee is the:
dosalis pedis
temporal
popiteal
femoral
54
The examination technique used to listen to internal body sounds is:
percussion
mensuration
palpation
auscultation
55
Lipid test include all of the following, except:
Bilirubin
LDL
HDL
Triglycerides
56
At what age should children have their first MMR vaccination?
12 months
2 to 3 months
birth
12-15 months
57
The type of wound caused by scraping of the outer layers of the skin is a
laceration
contusion
incision
abrasion
58
The white blood cell count is useful in determining
anemia
infection
coagulation factors
platelet count
59
Anyone who has thoroughly been trained and can do competency for the testing proc.-can perform
moderately complex tests
lab tests
waived tests
complex tests
60
Exercise performed with assistance are
active exercise
rang of motion exercise
aerobic exercise
passive exercises
61
The minutes of a business meeting include all of the following except
a list of reports that were submitted
motions passed
members present
members absent and the reason for their absence
62
A sub-q injection is given using the following techniques
a 10 degree angle with 27 gauge needle
a 45-degree angle with a 25 gauge needle
a 15 degree angle with a 21 gauge needle
a 90 degree angle with a 25 gauge needle
63
A patients medical record
is considered a legal document
all of the above
is the property of the physician
is only to be seen on a need to know basis
64
An iron injection is administered by which of the following methods?
ID
sub-q
z track
IV
65
The process used to trace the direction of the vein is called:
pumping
anchoring
palpating
locating
66
Why is understanding cultural difference important?
everyone is unique and their health care needs differ
all of the above
one should never have predetermined notions
perceptions may vary among nationalities
67
Anaphylactic shock involves
loss of blood or bodily fluids
dysfunction of the nervous system following spinal injury
general infection in the blood stream
general alergic reaction to a foreign substance may be fatal
68
A legally required disclosure is one that
all of the above
is given without the consent of the patient
represents an exception to the rights of patients
is designed to protect the public
69
Blood-borne pathogens
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
the presence of blood, body fluid, tissue that cause disease
70
Following sterilization by autoclave, the items remain sterile for
2 weeks
30 days
21 days
it depends on item
71
Where are erythrocytes formed?
blood
bone marrow
liver
kidney
72
A physician who dispenses narcotic drugs, must keep narcotic records for
6 yrs
2 yrs
forever
4 yrs
73
In order to accomplish sterilization, the autoclave should reach
250 F-270 F
35 C to 37 C
260 F to 270 F
150 F
74
Which of the following vacuum tubes provides least vacuum draw?
4.5ml
10ml
2ml
7ml
75
The exam method used to check for conjunctivitis (pink eye) is:
palpation
percussion
inspection
auscultation
76
What test is done by the Westergren method?
Sedimentation Rate
CBC
Hemoglobin
Coagulation test
77
What action do you take if you have a critical value result on a patient?
repeat the test
get the information to the physician as soon as possible
repeat the quality control before reporting the result
record the information in the patient's chart
78
Medical ethics requires physicians to
not accept money
not charge a finance fee
be of good moral character
all of the above
79
Oxygen is distributed in the cells of the body by
erythrocytes
leukocytes
plasma
platelets
80
A MA's training focuses on
secretarial skills
nursing skills
outpatient services
hospital setting
81
Electrosurgery is used to:
freeze tissue
dilate openings in the body
dissect and coagulate tissue
retract tissues
82
The five phases of Korotkoff sounds may be heard through the auscultation of
the carotid arteries
the heart
the blood pressure
the pulse
83
What information does a hemoglobin result provide about a patient?
helps to diagnose heart and liver diseases
the count of the number of cells that participate in cloting
the amount of sugar in the blood
the oxygen carrying capacity of the blood
84
Which lab department deals with disease producing eggs in specimens taken from the body?
chemistry
parasitology
virology
hematology
85
The pulse point located on the thumb side of the wrist is
radial
carotid
brachial
apical
86
cross contamination can be prevented by
washing your hands between patients
washing the examination table with clorox and water
all of the above
sterilizing and/or disinfecting instruments
87
The major reason for using proper aseptic procedures is to:
destroy all bacteria from surfaces
protect patients and healthcare workers
control the patients immune system
follow office policies
88
Maslows hierarchy of human needs is based on what concept?
physiologic needs are the most basic and must be met first
esteem must always come from people around us
a safe environment is placed above all other needs
people never really reach self-actualization
89
A facsimile transmittal cover page
necessary if you are sending the fax to someone dnt know
should include a confidentiality statement
requires postage
should not be counted in total number of pages sent
90
ICD-9 and ICD-10 are coding systems used to report
procedures performed on the patient
services provided by a nurse practitioner
services provided by a physician
medical necessity for services and procedures
91
An example of a viral disease is:
ringworm
candidiasis
measles
malaria
92
A patient's urine is yellow-orange. Which of the following substances would be found in urine?
glucose
bilirubin
protein
nitrate
93
The purpose of OSHA is
to establish policies on total quality management
to protect all workers from occupational injury
to identify epidemiology and track public health
to provide tax relief for all laboratories
94
What is the best description of low-density lipoprotein?
the form in which carbohydrate are stored in the body
a complex molecule consisting of protein and fat like choles
lipoprotein of protein/cholesterol remove excess cholesterol
lipoprotein consisting of protein/ cholesterol, forms plaque
95
Which of the following pulse sites requires a stethoscope to take the pulse?
femoral
carotid
apical
brachial
96
An instrument used to grasp tissue is a:
curette
dialator
forceps
probe
97
Which classification of drugs prevents or decreases clotting?
antipyretic
antineoplastic
antiemetic
anticoagulant
98
Which of the following is NOT required when taking a phone message?
the callers name and phone number
the callers account number
time and date
name of person to who the call is directed
99
Which of the following is the causative agent of infectious mononucleosis?
variola major
HIV
cytomegalovirus
Epstein-Barr virus
100
The reason you should aspirate before injecting a medication is to be sure
the injection is less painful
the patient receives all of the medication
the needle is not in a blood vessel
the needle is in the muscle
101
CPT-4 include E&M codes which are used to report
anesthesia and surgeries
medical necessity for services and procedures
office procedures performed by a provider
provider services and visits

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