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