What is used in Clark's rule?

uses a child's wt and ht are in proportion

A medical assistant is going to give a SUBQ injection Which of the following are true?

no more than 2mL of meds should be injected using SUBQ route

Aging amounts are addressed

typically every thirtyuntil payments is received

What does first aid for frostbite include?

run warm water over the area to rewarm the affected area

How should a pt prepare for a colposcopy?

none of the above prep is necessary for this procedure

When would you chest thrusts be performed in an emergency situation?

when assisting a pregnant woman who is choking

Liniments are used how?

used externally with massage to produce the feeling of heat

Complete the following analogy: the smaller the lumen of a needle

the larger the gauge of the needle

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1
Meds, when applied to a patch that is affixed to the pt skin's is called
mantoux test
buccal
topical oinment
transdermal
2
Amonuts that are owed to a business services render or good supplied and called:
Vendor
Accoun t receivable
disbursements
Liabilities
3
What coding system is used to code for procedures& medical serices provided by the dr?
OSHA
CPT
ICD-10
ICD
4
Carries Hisamine
Neutrophils
Basophils
Monocytes
Cells
5
which of the following organs would be described as being located retroperitoneally?
kidneys
thymus
small intestines
spleen
6
The form a drug when a drug is sweetened and flavored but is thinner than a syrup:
liniment
elixir
spirits
tincture
7
A Dr. asks you to place the pt with his dorsal side facing the table. how is the pt positioned?
the patient is lying on his stomach
the patient is lying in the recovery position
the pt is lying prone
the pt is lying in supine
8
One gigabyte is approximately how many bytes?
1 billion bytes
1 million bytes
1 trillion bytes
1024 bytes
9
Which of the following would be used to treat GERD?
Nexium
Flexeril
Claritin
Nuprin
10
accurately describe anisocytosis
red blood cells vary in size
pts cells are indicative of necrosis
abnormal condition of skin cells
pt has a high level of fat cells and is obese
11
what boney landmark is described as large, blunt, and irregular shaped process
Tubercle
Tuberosity
Trochanter
condyle
12
If a patient is choking and can not speak what do you do?
give chest compressions
give the patient some water to push the obstruction
do the Hemilch maneuver
begin CPR
13
Which of the following is NOT part of the 6 rights of drug administration?
right route
right dose
right drug
right doctor
14
Consequence of insufficient pressure applied after withdrawal of a needle
knot in the vein
serum
thrombus
clot
15
What is used in Clark's rule?
uses the child's weight and height
is based on BSA
uses nomogram
uses a child's wt and ht are in proportion
16
your drug ordered is 500mg of medication, how many grams should be given
0.5
50
5
500
17
Which of the following is a fat soluble vitamin
Folic acids
Niacin
Cyanocobalamin
Retinoic acid
18
A procedure that examines a portion of the large intestines with an endoscope is called
upper GI
Cardiac Catheterizaton
colposcopy
sigmoidoscopy
19
What abbreviation means " at night"?
s.c.
p.c.
h.s.
gtt
20
which of the following medical terms is misspelled
polycystic
gastropexy
diaphragm
cocycx
21
Which of the following is an insurance plan for military personnel and veterans?
TRICARE
EPO
HMO
PPO
22
The part of the prescription that gives the refill info:
D.A.W
Repetatur
Inscription
Signature
23
A medical assistant is going to give a SUBQ injection Which of the following are true?
the angle of the needle should be at a 90dregee angle
the injection can be given in the antecubital space
the needle length should be greater than 1 inch
no more than 2mL of meds should be injected using SUBQ route
24
What is the annual amount an insured must pay towards serivices before the insurance pays them?
debuctible
coinsurance
fee for services
copayment
25
Aging amounts are addressed
typically every thirtyuntil payments is received
none of the above
mainly when patients visit the office
only by the office manager
26
Where is a buccal drug administrated?
between the cheek and gum
under the tongue
orally
applied to the skin
27
What does first aid for frostbite include?
run warm water over the area to rewarm the affected area
cover with a blanket and use a heating pad
running cold water over the affected area
28
A doctor has updated his office by buying new furiture, what is the debt owed to the vendor?
asset
owner's equity
account payable
acount receivable
29
A patient has cut himself. To control the patient's hemorrhage, the initial step is to:
apply direct pressure
apply a tourniquet below the site
give topical antibiotic
immobilize the part
30
Which of the following medications would be given to treat vomiting?
Promethazine
Lisinopril
Simvistan
Acetaminophen
31
A diabetic has excessive amounts of ketones in his urine, what does this indicate?
hypoglycemia
diabetic ketoacidosis
diabetes insipidus
shock
32
What abbreviation means "drops"?
gt
dr
by
gtt
33
What is a non-parental route for medication administration?
Intrcardiac
IV drip
Rectal suppository
IM injection
34
How should a pt prepare for a colposcopy?
clear out the lower GI system
NPO for 8-12 hours before the procedure
none of the above prep is necessary for this procedure
d/c all HTN Rx for two days prior to the procedure
35
What is the reading you can get from the RR intervals?
Ventricular pulse
Respirations
Aterial pulse
O2 satration
36
When would you chest thrusts be performed in an emergency situation?
when assessing the responsive patient
when performing CPR
when assisting a pregnant woman who is choking
None of these
37
All of the following are components of the infection cycle, EXCEPT:
means of termination
Means of transmission
Reservoir
susceptible host
38
IRS Form W-2 refers to:
Federal unemployment tax return
wage and tax statement
request for Federal Tax ID number
Social Security number application form
39
Which of the following safety suggestions would apply when using an AED?
all the above
do not use in water
do not use it on a patient with a heart condition
do not use it in the chest area
40
This section of the lab uses serum to analze the presence
hermology
cytology
serology
microbiology
41
Segment
lines that cross each
line between two wave forms
monoline
just lines
42
CC
course cause
cod cough
calicum citrate
chief complaint
43
The lateral malleolus is comprised of which of the following bones
Tibia
Ilium
Malleolus
Fibula
44
Liniments are used how?
used after surgrey
used internally on your gums
used externally with massage to produce the feeling of heat
used on horses
45
Complete the following analogy: the smaller the lumen of a needle
the more pain that is produced from the injection
the more medication that can be given at once
the larger the opening of the needle
the larger the gauge of the needle
46
where do you place the thermometer when taking the temperature at the axilla ?
on the temple
in the mouth
in the armpit
in the rectum
47
What does HPI stand
history of present illness
all of these
history of patient's indications
history of patient illness
48
Which of the following agencies would be responsible for monitoring controlled drugs?
CDC
AMA
FDA
DEA
49
What type of shock might a patient have if they have a high fever, tachyapena and hypotension?
Neurogenic shock
Septic shock
Cardiogenic shock
Anaphylactic shock
50
The anatomic structure located in the middle of the heart seperating the right& left ventricles
none of these
seperator
sputum
septum
51
Number of le adult per leukocyctes for average adult per micrometer
5000-10000
70000-100000
5-10
1000-6500
52
The term Afferent nerve means
none of these
carrying an impulse away from the brain
Carrying an impulse to the brain
carrying impulses to the motor neurons
53
If a patient complains of dizziness and is about to faint, what steps should be taken?
do chest compressions
give the patient a sugary drink
sit the patient with the head lower than her heart
ask the patient to stand and exercise
54
A patient has poison ivy, what steps should be taken?
call poison control and ask for the antidote
rinse the affected area immediately with lots of water
Call 911
apply antibiotic cream right away
55
How many 1mm boxes are in a 6 second Rythum strip?
15 one millimeter boxes
30 one millmeter boxes
200 one millimeter boxes
5 one millimeter boxes
56
What is the study of poisons called?
pharcodynamics
toxicology
pharmcotherapeutics
pharmacopoisonology
57
SOMR means what?
standardized outpatient records
standard oriented medical records
state of the Media Record
source-oriented medical records
58
The prescription signature: "ss tab TID x 14d" means:
1/2 tab every 3 hours for 14 days
forget what it says just give it all at once
1/2 tab three times a day for 14 days
1/2 every 6 hours for 14 days
59
A sphygmomanometer is used to
check for heart disease
check for a pulse
check for vital signs
check blood pressure
60
In emergency situations what are the ABCs?
alert, breathing, cardiac
Airway, breathing, compressions
application,Breathing, CPR
airway, breathing, circulation
61
A 7 yr old child tripped and fell with an outstretch arm. What injury might have accrued?
Colles' fracture
Spiral fracture
Rickets
Greenstick fracture
62
Geographical area is important when:
handling equipment orders
establishing fee schedules
none of the above
following office policy on bookkeeping
63
The most common vowel used to combine word parts in medical terms is an
A
E
O
I
64
The study of drug actions as it moves in the body
Cummulative effect
Pharmacology
Pharmacodynamics
Pharmacokinetics
65
inner endothelial layer of a blood vessel
inner ear
tunica media
tunica adventitia
tunica intima
66
A patient with Bells Palsy would have which of the following complaints?
malfunction of a certain cranial nerve
paralysis of the right or left arm
A sub condition of cerebral palsy
A side effect of a stroke
67
3 skills of the phlebotomist
dosage cal, blind stick, invertory
social,clerical,technical
billing,coding, hard skills
see vein get vein blow vein
68
The Atlas and the Axis:
all of these
are found in the vertebrae
can be described as being cervical
are the first two bones that form the column for the spine
69
What does pulse oximtery evaluate?
it measures the o2 saturation in arterial blood
it measures the heart rhythm
it measures the o2 saturation in venous blood
it measures pulse and resp
70
The debt oblingation of a business:
Equity
Liability
Asset
Account receivable
71
which of the following sets of word parts mean "pain"?
-pathy and -osis
-ia and -ac
-dynia and -algia
a- and an-
72
In alphabetic filing which name should filed first
Schultz, Dory
Schutlz, Vin
Schultz, Jerry
SChultz, Mary
73
The Duodenum:
none of these
section of the sm intestine where pancreas delivers insulin
section of the stomach where gull bladder delivers bile
third section of the small intestine leading to the colon
74
When you do the Heimlch maneuver what couold happen if you have improper hand placement?
a broken xiphoid process
damage to the manubrium of the sterum
damage to the coccyx
None of the above
75
A patient is asked to abduct her arms which one acuratly describes her arm movement
rotate arms at the wrist
she moves her arms toward her tunk
she moves her arms away from her trunk
cross one arm over
76
ID injections are used for which of the following procedures?
TB testing
allergy testing
all of them
drug sensitivity testing
77
which type of shock is related to low blood volume?
Cardiogenic
Anaphylactic
Hermorrhagic
Psychogenic
78
A Pathological condition described as increased intraocular pressure of the eye is
presbyopia
glaucoma
Fovea Centralis
Detached Retina
79
The rule of nines is used to assess what?
assesses the amount of O2 saturation of a burned body
none of these are correct
determine the level of tissue damage from the burn
to determine the amount of the body that has been burned
80
How often do you have to get you CPR cerification renewed?
once a year
every two years
twice a year
every five years
81
what does -oma mean?
frickle
old surgical site
pertaining to
tumor
82
Which one of these is NOT used to treat depression?
sertraline hydrochloride
citalopram
paroxetine hydrochloride
nifedipine
83
which of the following glands found in the skin secretes a liquid called sebum
lacrimal glands
sweat glands
apocrine glands
sebaceous glands
84
Which of the following is accurate when calculating liabilities
Liabilities= Owner Equity- Assets
Liabilities=Assets- Purchaser's Equity
Liabilities=Assets-Owner's Equity
Liabilities=Assets+Owner Equity
85
Which of the following is NOT considered an asset?
money
medical and office equipment
bank debts
land,buildings, furiture
86
Red marked glass thermometers are used to take what temperature?
tympanic membrane
oral
rectal
axillary
87
What is another name for prefilled syringe?
Flange
Cartridge
Tuberculin syringe
Insulin syringe
88
When performing first aid on a patient that has a profusely bleeding injury above the wrist?
cover the area with a wet towel
place pressure on her radial nerve
place pressure on the brachial artery
place a tourniquet on her arm just above her wrist
89
The following are included in the rules on charting, EXCEPT:
date each entry and sign with your complete name and title
do not chart assumptions
chart in pencil
check carefully the name on the chart
90
when a patient is standing in anatomical position where are his feet?
side by side and facing forward toes resting comfortably
feet pointed inward
facing forward with the toes spread open
facing out to the sides to open the hips
91
How a drug is processed and cleared in the body referred to as
output
metabolism
synergism
antagonism
92
Which mail classification includes, letter and parcels that wt 13 oz or less?
Priority mail
first class mail
periodical mail
standard mail
93
To obtain collections through small claims court,
judgement must be made on behalf of the plantiff
all of these
an attorney is not necessary
a judge will pass judgement but will not collect funds
94
A big piece of skin and soft tissues hanging like a flap what injury has accrued?
avulsion
contusion
lacteration
abrasion
95
The medical term "basophilia" refers to:
an overabundance of a particular white blood cell in blood
none f these
an attachment of the epithelial cells of the skin
a representation of basophils on a blood smear
96
The nutrient that builds and repair body tissues
Proteins
Vitamins
Glucose
Minerals
97
I-9 forms are:
required by federal govenment
require the employer to verify forms of identificant
filed within three business days of hire
all of these
98
A child diagnosed with a green stick fracture which of these describes the break
a partial break in a long bone
colles fracture of the tibia
fracture of the growth plate of the ulna near the wrist
compound fracture of the fibula
99
What do you do when a patient has a grand mal serizure?
shake the patient until he becomes responsive
move the patient to an open area
restrain the patient
place a tongue depressor in their mouth
100
FICA is:
used to pay for Social Security and Medicare
collected by the federal goverment
all of these
is voluntary
101
one of the three smallest bones in the body is the
vomer
coccyx
stapes
Distal phalange of the small toe
102
Doctor ordered 50mg of a med. Available dose is 5mg/2mL, how much would the dose be?
20mL
10mL
5mL
20mg
103
Accounts=Liabilities+Owern Equity, which accounting system uses this equation?
Daily log
Acounts receivable
Equityu
Double-enrty
104
What degree of burn would you get from being out in the sun for several hours?
fourth degree
third degree
first degree
second degree
105
Which of the following is NOT recommended when assessing emergency cases?
use the ABC method to assess the patient
call 911
look for alert tags
move the patient and transfer to a chair or bed
106
the word part at the beginning of a medical term is
combining constant
suffix
prefix
combining vowel
107
You find a patient laying on the ground what do you do first?
give mouth to mouth resuscitation
check the carotid pulse
confirm if the patient is unconscious
check chest compression
108
A patient that has been diagnosed with alopecia would be described as having
lack of ear lopes
body lice
indigestion
hair loss
109
Drug schedules
none of the above
are scheduled into 5 categories
are based on the potential for abuse
relate to controlled substances
110
Abbreviation meaning "as needed"
CHF
AC
AN
Prn
111
which of the following sets of word parts mean
-dynia and -algia
a- and an-
-pathy and -isis
-ia and -ac
112
Which of the following is not considered a mineral?
Magnesium
Iodine
Riboflavin
Zinc
113
What type of drug do give a patient with am irregular heartbeat?
Antiarrhythmic
Advil
Antiseptic
Antipsychotic
114
The abbreviation s.o.s means:
stat
at night
if necessary
in the morning
115
Patients that are exhibiting signs of cyanosis will
will have increased o2 saturation
will have blood levels of CO2 that are more than O2 levels
show signs of hyperoxia
none of these are right
116
The government agency that regulates Medicaid and Medicare:
HCFA
ICD
OSHA
CPT
117
Cash amounts that are paid out are called:
payables
Invoices
Packing slaips
disbursements
118
what type of medicine is given to a patient with an irregular heartbeat?
antiseptic
antipsychotic
arrhythmic
cathartic
119
When considering structural organization of the body which of these is the basic unit of life
cells
atoms
molecules
chemicals
120
The best way to handle petty cash:
is to assign one person to hadle it
is to keep it locked in the back office until needed
noe of the above
is tp replenish the supply as fast as you spend it
121
the flap of tissue that covers the trachea upon swallowing is the
epidermis
epiglottis
epistaxis
endocardium
122
What type of cash is used when the doctor sends you to the store for stickers for children?
accounts payable
personal check
petty
accounts receivable
123
What does diaphorsis mean?
profuse sweating
profuse vomiting
gasping for air
excessive amounts of leg hair
124
A procedure that examines a portion of the large intestines with an edoscope is called
sigmoidoscopy
tricuspid valve
colposcopy
bicuspid valve
125
A MA needs to check a 10 month old baby's pulse where should she check it?
carotid
radial
fermoral
brachial
126
What part of a prescription has the name and quantities of ingredients in the medication?
Rx
Subscription
Inscription
Superscription
127
The body plane that divides the body into right and left sides is the
medical plane
median plane
Transverse plane
frontal plane
128
What is it called when the insurance gives you documents that tell you what is covered?
contingent beneficiary
coordination of benefits
certification of coverage
explanation of benefits
129
The classification of drugs that prevent or stop the pt from further bleeding
hemostatics
diuretics
antiarrhythmics
anticoagulants
130
which medical term means surgical fixation of the stomach
gastroplasty
abdominorrhexis
gastropexy
abdominorrhaphy
131
which of the following abbreviations means before meals
QID
Qh
Ac
Prn
132
What does t.i.d mean?
5x a day
4x a day
3x a day
once
133
In a business letter, what margin is commonly used?
2 inch
3 inch
1 inch
1/2 inch
134
When referring to collections, "what is a skip"?
none of the above
a gesture of good will
a patient who has moved purposely to avoid paying the bill
a patient who omits or skips a payment
135
the heat-regulating center of the brain is the
pituitary gland
medulla oblongata
hypothamus
pons
136
The purpose of ear instillation is to:
dilate the ear
clean the ear
treat otitis externa
enhance the hearing of the patient
137
All of the following are types of insurance plans, EXCEPT
WHO
HMO
PPO
EPO
138
Which of the following is not a basic step in filing records?
indexing
purging
coding
conditioning
139
this gland secretes a hormone that helps with the sleep/wake cycle
pituitary
pineal
hypothalmus
pancreas
140
The body system that functions to maintain fluid balance and contains the spleen
digestive system
urinary system
lymphatic system
reproductive system
141
what do you find in capillaries
mixture of RBC and WBC
vessels
blood
a mxture of venous and arterial blood is found
142
A child c/o scratches and small cuts on her skin, what injury might have happened?
contusions
abrasions
lacerations
avulsion
143
What is the greeting we use at the beginning of a letter, email, or a memo?
Closing
Heading
Salutation
Complimentary
144
The keyboard key that enters and exits the full screen mode:
F11
Enter
F10
Esc
145
The prefix "centi" means:
one thousandth of a unit
one hundredth of a unit
one tenth of a unit
one millionth of a unit
146
If the patient ingested 10 grams of fat, how munch calories did he actually eat?
70
40
90
70
147
This injection or route of administration is usually given during PPD:
IV
ID
SubQ
IM
148
Which of the following is a prophylactic drug?
Compazine
Corticosteroids
Hepatitis B vaccine
Amoxicillin
149
Which drug type would be used to treat a mycotic condition
Diuretic
Antiarrhythmic
Antifungal
Antiemetic
150
This injection technique or route of administration is performed at an 90 degree angle?
IV
ID
SubQ
IM
151
What does NPO stand for?
nothing by mouth
only by mouth on Tuesday
nothing needed by mouth
everything by mouth
152
Which of the following medications is used for anaphylaxis?
Adenosine
Narcan
Lasix
Epinephrine
153
A Patient presents with vesicles covering the upper torso. Which of these could cause this?
sun burn
auto accident
knife fight
fungal infection
154
The acronym FAST is used for what condition?
Onset of labor in a pregnant patient
migraine
Heart attack
Stroke
155
The mitral valve is synonymous with the term
bicuspid valve
tricuspid valve
left ventricle
right atruim
156
Which of the following formals would correctly solve a dosage cal problem?
(ordered dosage/ Dosage on hand)
None of them are right
amount of drug/ ordered dosage)
(dosage hand/ dosage ordered)
157
Your patient is experiencing hypoglycemia what do you do?
tell her not to worry about it
giver her nitroglycerin
give juice,soda, or candy to her
perform an ECG
158
Which of the following devices allow the user to manipulate the cursor?
backspace
bluetooth
tab key
mouse
159
DSL stands for?
data set liabel
Direct subscriber line
Dynamic simulation language
dirct satellite link
160
If the med is supposed to be given q6 how many times in a day will u give it
12
2
4
10
161
What is a common fracture in children?
comminuted fracture
compound fracture
colles' fracture
greenstick fracture
162
Fistula
permanent surgrical connection between and artery and a vein
thrombus
hard rock
removing a vein
163
what is an indication of a head injury from a car wreck?
rapid pulse rate
vomiting
extreme hunger
bleeding from the rectum

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