If a patient complains of dizziness and is about to faint, what steps should be taken?

sit the patient with the head lower than her heart

when a patient is standing in anatomical position where are his feet?

side by side and facing forward toes resting comfortably

What does first aid for frostbite include?

run warm water over the area to rewarm the affected area

A patient is asked to abduct her arms which one acuratly describes her arm movement

she moves her arms away from her trunk

The best way to handle petty cash:

is to assign one person to hadle it

The term Afferent nerve means

Carrying an impulse to the brain

Which of the following is accurate when calculating liabilities

Liabilities=Assets-Owner's Equity

Your patient is experiencing hypoglycemia what do you do?

give juice,soda, or candy to her

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

Liniments are used how?

used externally with massage to produce the feeling of heat

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

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