All of the following are characteristics a man-made disasters EXCEPT

are caused by the natural processes of the earth

Which of the following is NOT true with regard to anxiety and anxiety attacks

the patient should be instructed to breathe into a brown bag

Why are MA encouraged to avoid aggressive communication

it implies that the speakers opinions are more important

Blood pressure measures

the force exerted on the walls of the arteries by the blood

Which of the following is NOT an example of a work practice control

picking up broken glassware with gloved hands

Before taking body temp. with an electronic thermometer, what must happen

the probe must be covered with a disposable cover

What may occur if an equal amount of air is not injected into a vial when withdrawing meds

it may be difficult to remove the meds from the vial

All of the following are characteristics of a sprinkler system EXCEPT

are activated by the build up of smoke in an area

All of the following are advantages of using an automated blood pressure monitor EXCEPT

can measure blood pressure in a patient with a dysrhythmia

What are tone of voice, voice pitch, voice volume, and voice quality examples of

secondary nonverbal communication

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of alcohol based hand rubs

they remove all resident flora from the skin

The reason for enterically coating a tablet is to

prevent the meds from irritating the stomach lining

What occurs during the recovery phase of the GAS

the body returns to its normal level of functioning

Which of the following is an important part of active listening for a medical assistant

focusing all attention on the patient

Excessive pressure should not be applied when measuring radial pulse because

it could close off the radial artery and no pulse felt

When a patient must cope with a serious or terminal illness, offering choices is most helpful

it helps the patient gain some sense of control

Which of the following is a function of the flange of a syringe

helps in injecting the medication

If a patient facing a serious or terminal illness appears to be using denial, how should MA act

accept the denial without reinforcing it

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1
An evacuation floor plan includes the location of all all of the following EXCEPT
portable fire extinguishers
fire alarms
smoke detectors
occupants current location
2
Which of the following represents the average normal body temperature
37.8C
96.8F
98.6F
99.6F
3
What is the name given to a person who cant fight off a pathogen that has entered his body
susceptible host
resistant host
contagious
reservoir host
4
The abbreviation used to record oxygen sat as measured by a pulse ox. is
SpO2
SaO2
PCO2
PO2
5
All of the following are characteristics a man-made disasters EXCEPT
are caused by the failure of a man-made system
consists of an event that causes serious damage
are caused by negligent human actions
are caused by the natural processes of the earth
6
The most common side effect of the Hep B vaccine is
hives
nausea
irritability
soreness at the injection site
7
Which of the following needle lengths is used to administer a sub-q injection
1 inch
5/8 inch
3/8 inch
1 1/2 inch
8
A temperature of 100F is classified as
hyperpyrexia
normal
low grade fever
hypothermia
9
What type of epithelium is present in the epidermis
stratified squamous
simple cuboidal
pseudostratified columnar
simple squamous
10
Which of the following is NOT true with regard to anxiety and anxiety attacks
they should be dealt with it as a medical issue first
the patient should be instructed to breathe into a brown bag
anxious patients often do not remember what they are told
severe episodes are often called panic attacks
11
Why are MA encouraged to avoid aggressive communication
it is an attempt to keep the peace at all costs
it usually leads to unfriendly behavior at a later time
it implies that the speakers opinions are more important
the communication does not match the MA underlying feelings
12
The part of the hair that is visible is known as the
root
cortex
medulla
shaft
13
What is the abbreviation for before meals
ad lib
pc
qh
ac
14
What term is used to describe a microorganism that does NOT produce disease
aseptic
pathogen
nonpathogen
sterile
15
Blood pressure measures
the force exerted on the walls of the arteries by the blood
the contraction and relaxation of the heart
the number of times the heart beats per minute
the expansion and recoiling of the aorta
16
According to OSHA, which of the following must be included in an emergency action plan
procedures for employees performing rescue duties
preferred means of reporting fires and other emergencies
procedures to account for all employees after an evacuation
all of above
17
You are measuring the pulse and find it feels weak and rapid. How would you record this
bounding
bradycardia
thready
tachycardia
18
What is the name given to a closed glass container with a rubber stopper that holds >1 dose
single dose
ampule
multi dose
unit dose
19
What type of breathing may occur with a panic attack
bradypnea
wheezing
hyperventilation
hypoxia
20
Which of the following is NOT a common reaction to a terminal illness
guilt
anxiety
anger
relief
21
The Mantoux tuberculin test is performed using
a disposable plastic disc with four stainless steel tines
intramuscular injections
a reagent strip
intradermal administration
22
Which of the following is NOT an example of a work practice control
picking up broken glassware with gloved hands
sanitizing hands after removing gloves
bandaging a cut on the hands before gloving
placing a lancet in a biohazard sharps container
23
The phase in the cardiac cycle in which the heart relaxes between contractions is known as
baseline recording
systole
diastole
pulse pressure
24
Symptoms of active tuberculosis include all of the following EXCEPT
chronic cough
abdominal pain
fever
hemoptysis
25
In the event of an evacuation, what document can be used to account for patients
emergency action plan
patient log in sheet
telephone book
employee roster
26
How often does OSHA require employers to review and update their Exposure Control Plan
every 2 years
every 6 months
once each year
only when a new procedure is instituted
27
Before taking body temp. with an electronic thermometer, what must happen
the thermometer must be calibrated
the ear canal must be straightened
the probe must be covered with a disposable cover
the thermometer must be shaken down to 96F
28
What is the term for a material that catches on fire easily
flame retardant material
combustible material
flammable material
hazardous material
29
What may occur if an equal amount of air is not injected into a vial when withdrawing meds
it may be difficult to remove the meds from the vial
air bubbles may enter the syringe
the medication may become contaminated
the vial may crack
30
All of the following are characteristics of a sprinkler system EXCEPT
only those sprinklers closest to the fire are activated
are activated by the build up of smoke in an area
located at ceiling level
usually includes an alarm system to alert building occupants
31
All of the following are advantages of using an automated blood pressure monitor EXCEPT
the cuff does not have to be manually inflated
the brachial artery does not need to be located
the blood pressure measurement is easy to read
can measure blood pressure in a patient with a dysrhythmia
32
What are tone of voice, voice pitch, voice volume, and voice quality examples of
body language
secondary nonverbal communication
psychology
verbal communication
33
Which of the following is NOT an advantage of alcohol based hand rubs
less time is required to perform hand hygiene
they contain emollients to prevent drying of the hands
they do not require rinsing
they remove all resident flora from the skin
34
A temp of 103F is classified as
hypopyrexia
pyrexia
hyperpyrexia
low grade fever
35
The temporal artery site can be used to measure body temp in
infants
adults
children
all
36
The reason for enterically coating a tablet is to
reduce the incidence of side effects
allow the meds to dissolve slowly
prevent the meds from being destroyed by intestinal enzymes
prevent the meds from irritating the stomach lining
37
What occurs during the recovery phase of the GAS
the immune system becomes compromised
the body returns to its normal level of functioning
resources to combat stress become depleted
the blood glucose level increases
38
Which of the following is an important part of active listening for a medical assistant
nodding several times while the patient is speaking
focusing all attention on the patient
watching the clock to be sure that the conversation is short
planning what to say next while the patient is talking
39
Excessive pressure should not be applied when measuring radial pulse because
the pulse may increase
the pulse may decrease
it could affect the rhythm of the pulse
it could close off the radial artery and no pulse felt
40
A vague sense of body discomfort, weakness, and fatigue is known as
the blahs
adventitious
malaise
crisis
41
When a patient must cope with a serious or terminal illness, offering choices is most helpful
it helps the patient gain some sense of control
it helps the patient feel calm
it helps relive the patients feelings of guilt
it helps relieve the patients anxiety
42
Which of the following is a function of the flange of a syringe
helps in injecting the medication
measures the proper amount of medication
assists in penetrating body tissues
attaches the needle to the syringe
43
If an axillary temp of 100F was taken orally, it would register as
99F
101F
98F
100F
44
What must a medical office employee do if he or she declines Hep B vaccine
double glove when administering injections
perform ten pushups
sign a Hep B waiver form
be tested for Hep B antibodies
45
Which of the following is an example of PPE
clean disposable gloves
scrubs
prescription eyeglasses
biohazard sharps container
46
What is the name of the blood test for TB
BCG
tine test
Mantoux test
QuantiFERRON-TB Gold
47
If a patient facing a serious or terminal illness appears to be using denial, how should MA act
accept the denial without reinforcing it
tell the pt that he or she does not appear facing reality
agree with the patient that the illness is minor
reassure that patient that everything will probably turn out
48
Which of the following is a way in which fires start in the medical office
improper storage of chemicals
overloaded electrical outlets
all of the above
arson
49
Which of the following symptoms are experienced by a patient when his or her temp begin to rise
coldness and chills
bradycardia
perspiration
all of above
50
What is the name given to an adverse reaction that is harmless and often tolerated by the pt
side effect
idiosyncratic effect
contraindication
warning
51
Which of the following allows the body to detect changes in the environment
sensory receptors
cilia
sweat pores
sebaceous glands
52
Which of the following will NOT cause a decrease in the SpO2 reading
emphysema
gastritis
asthma
pneumonia
53
AIDS cannot be transmitted through
needlestick injuries
sexual intercourse
blood splashes
casual contact
54
Which of the following help prevent the entrance of microorganisms into the body
coughing and sneezing
acidic nature of urine
all of above
hydrochloric acid
55
What is the first thing you should do if a cut on your bare hand come in contact w/pt blood
apply gloves
report the incident to the physician
immediately wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water
obtain a Hep B vaccination
56
The term that best defines "a psychological response to a perceived threat" most common respons
anxiety
hypochondria
depression
acting out
57
What is the normal range for body temp
98F to 99F
97F to 99F
96F to 98F
97F to 100.4F
58
If the patients fingers are cold when performing pulse ox, The MA should
use a disposable probe to take the reading
ask the patient to rub his or her fingers together
take the reading on another finger
cleanse the probe with a wipe
59
All of the following are good aseptic practices in the medical office EXCEPT
wearing jewelry
Keeping the medical office free of dirt and dust
avoiding coughs and sneezes of patients
carefully disposing of wastes
60
The papillae of the dermis are responsible for
freckles
skin color
fingerprints and footprints
waterproofing the skin
61
When measuring blood pressure, the patients arm should be positioned
with palm facing downward
at heart level
across the chest
above heart level
62
Which of the following is NOT embedded in the dermis
hair
sebaceous glands
adipose tissue
nails
63
Which of the following is an example of an allergen
peanuts
all of above
insect stings
house dust
64
Why is the temporal artery a good site for measuring body temp
it is located close to the surface of the skin
all of above
it is easily accessible
it has a constant, steady flow of blood
65
Intradermal injections are used to administer
pediatric immunizations
insulin injections
skin tests
allergy injections
66
The parenteral route of administering medications is used
to reduce the occurrence of drug interactions
to reduce the occurrence of drug tolerance
when the patient is allergic to the oral form of the drug
to obtain a more rapid action
67
Where is the popliteal pulse located
on the anterior side of the neck
in the back of the knee
in front of the ear, just above eye level
in the middle of the groin
68
Which of the following guidelines should be followed when administering a medication
check the expiration date of the medication
all of above
identify the patient by full name and date of birth
check that you have the correct medication
69
Which of the following produces hair
sudoriferous gland
stratum granulosum
sebaceous gland
hair follicle
70
The systolic blood pressure represents the
expansion and recoiling of the aorta
pressure in the arteries when the ventricles contract
pressure in the arteries when the heart relaxes
pressure in the arteries when the atria contract
71
When the patients forehead is sweating, which ensures accurate temporal artery reading
brushing the patients hair to the side
cleaning the lens with a wipe
applying a probe cover
taking the temp behind the earlobe
72
The study of drugs is known as
mycology
pharmacy
immunology
pharmacology
73
Which of the following body areas have the most sweat glands
neck and chest
external genitalia and thighs
lips and cheeks
palms of hands and soles of feet
74
The transfer of heat from one object to another is known as
radiation
conduction
convection
microwaves
75
Which of the following is a violation of the OSHA standard
all of above
storing the Exposure control plan on the computer
eating in the office laboratory
recapping a needle after withdrawing medication from a vial
76
If a patients blood pressure is 130/85, the patients pulse pressure would be
215
130
85
45
77
What is the abbreviation for by mouth
OTC
SL
po
OP
78
Which of the following represents an ERROR in (manual) BP technique
releasing the air in the cuff as slowly as possible
placing the cuff 2 inches above the bend of elbow
positioning the manometer at a viewing distance of 2 feet
directing the ear pieces of the stethoscope slightly forward
79
The purpose of the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard is to
protect public health and the environment outside of work
reduce the risk to employees of exposure to diseases
improve the quality of laboratory testing in the US
prevent exposure of employees to bloodborne pathogens
80
THe arly symptoms of an anaphylactic reaction include
dyspnea, decreased BP, thready pulse
sneezing, hives, erythema, angiodema, disorientation
diplopia, diaphoresis, tachycardia, increased BP
abdominal cramping, nausea, vomiting, fever

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