When sorting mail, you should

place the physicians personal mail on top

A subcutaneous injection is given using the following technique:

a 45-degree angle with a 25-gauge needle

A patient who is noncompliant is one who

does not follow the doctors orders

The reason you should aspirate before injecting a medication is to be sure

the needle is not in a blood vessel

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

medical necessity for services and procedures

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

The purpose of OSHA is

to protect all workers from occupational injury

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

health-care-acquired infection or nosocomial infection

What action do you take if you have a critical value result on a patient?

get the information to the physician as soon as possible

An MA's scope of practice is

determined by their physician/employer

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

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