Patients should be given instructions in writing because

the human memory does not perform well under stress

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

Blood-borne pathogens

disease producing microorganisms by blood, body fluid, tissu

Anaphylactic shock involves

general alergic reaction to a foreign substance may be fatal

Maslows hierarchy of human needs is based on what concept?

physiologic needs are the most basic and must be met first

ICD-9 and ICD-10 are coding systems used to report

medical necessity for services and procedures

The minutes of a business meeting include all of the following except

members absent and the reason for their absence

What is the best description of low-density lipoprotein?

lipoprotein consisting of protein/ cholesterol, forms plaque

A patient who is noncompliant is one who

does not follow the doctors orders

An MA's scope of practice is

determined by their physician/employer

A facsimile transmittal cover page

should include a confidentiality statement

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

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