Practice RMA Exam Questions
An example of a "ball and socket" joint is the?
A: knee
B: elbow
C: hip
D: ankle - Answer C: hip
The kidneys are located behind the?
A: peritoneum
B: spinal column
C: bladder
D: sternum - Answer A: peritoneum
During swallowing, the larynx is covered by the?
A: tongue
B: epiglottis
C: soft palate
D: uvula - Answer B: epiglottis
The origin of a muscle is?
A: where the muscle ends
B: always attached to a bone
C: where the muscle begins
D: attached to another muscle - Answer C: where the muscle begins
WOTF constitutes as 2-4% of the WBC's?
A: neutrophils
B: eosinophils
C: platelets
D: basophils - Answer B: eosinophils
constitute 2-4% of the WBC's which use detoxification of toxins and harmful substances
and neutralize histamine, which is released by basophils during an allergic reaction
When a muscle contracts, it becomes?
A: shorter and thinner
B: longer and thicker
C: shorter and thicker
D: longer and thinner - Answer C: shorter and thicker
the insertion end of the tendon is attached to the bone that will move when the tendon
contracts. The origin end of the tendon is attached to the movable bone
,the axial skeleton consists of
_________ bones?
A: 206
B: 200
C: 126
D: 80 - Answer D: 80
there are 80 bones in the axial skeleton which consists of the head, neck, and trunk
Bilirubin specimens require what special preparation?
A: freezing
B: incubation
C: protection from light
D: refrigeration - Answer C: protection from light
these type of specimens used for bilirubin testing MUST be protected from light
WOTF is the most common eye condition associated with aging?
A: glaucoma
B: presbyopia
C: conjunctivitis
D: astigmatism - Answer B: presbyopia
is a defect of vision in advancing age
The surgical incision into the abdomen is?
A: ileostomy
B: vagotomy
C: hemiotomy
D: laparotomy - Answer D: laparotomy
"Lapar" mean abdomen and the surgical incision medical term is "ostomy"
The prefix "ad" means?
A: to move away from
B: to add to
C: around
D: removal of - Answer B: to add to
"Ad" is a latin prefix meaning "toward" for example, in adduction (movement of a limb
toward the midline of the body) or adrenal (toward the kidney)
Abnormal widening of the arterial wall that is weak and bulges defines what?
A: embolism
B: phlebitis
, C: aneurysm
D: arteriosclerosis - Answer C: aneurysm
an aneurysm is a localized abnormal dilation of a blood vessel, usually an artery, due to
congenital defect or weakness in the wall of a vessel
The purpose of the Good Samaritan Act is to protect healthcare providers rendering
First Aid from?
A: loss of credentials
B: civil and criminal liability
C: contracting diseases
D: accidental injury - Answer B: civil and criminal liability
protects the medical professional from any liability for any civil damages that result from
rendering emergency care
Medical practice Acts are laws enacted to?
A: define what is included in the practice of medicine
B: provide medical leave for employees
C: prevent malpractice
D: institute arbitration - Answer A: define what is included in the practice of medicine
the purpose of the act is to define what is included in the practice of medicine in that
state, govern the methods and requirements for licensure, and to establish grounds for
suspension or revocation of license
HIPAA requires covered entities to submit Medicare claims...
A: through claims processing centers
B: through electronic data exchange
C: by paper CMS 1500 forms
D: by facsimile transmission - Answer B: through electronic data exchange
as of October 2003, HIPAA requires nearly all, with very few exceptions, to be
submitted electronically
The technique used to let a patient know how you interpreted the message he or she is
communicating is called?
A: focusing
B: reflecting
C: restating
D: clarification - Answer C: restating
restating lets the patient know how you interpreted the message that he or she is stating
When educating your patient, WOTF is NOT recommended for prevention of deep vein
thrombosis?
An example of a "ball and socket" joint is the?
A: knee
B: elbow
C: hip
D: ankle - Answer C: hip
The kidneys are located behind the?
A: peritoneum
B: spinal column
C: bladder
D: sternum - Answer A: peritoneum
During swallowing, the larynx is covered by the?
A: tongue
B: epiglottis
C: soft palate
D: uvula - Answer B: epiglottis
The origin of a muscle is?
A: where the muscle ends
B: always attached to a bone
C: where the muscle begins
D: attached to another muscle - Answer C: where the muscle begins
WOTF constitutes as 2-4% of the WBC's?
A: neutrophils
B: eosinophils
C: platelets
D: basophils - Answer B: eosinophils
constitute 2-4% of the WBC's which use detoxification of toxins and harmful substances
and neutralize histamine, which is released by basophils during an allergic reaction
When a muscle contracts, it becomes?
A: shorter and thinner
B: longer and thicker
C: shorter and thicker
D: longer and thinner - Answer C: shorter and thicker
the insertion end of the tendon is attached to the bone that will move when the tendon
contracts. The origin end of the tendon is attached to the movable bone
,the axial skeleton consists of
_________ bones?
A: 206
B: 200
C: 126
D: 80 - Answer D: 80
there are 80 bones in the axial skeleton which consists of the head, neck, and trunk
Bilirubin specimens require what special preparation?
A: freezing
B: incubation
C: protection from light
D: refrigeration - Answer C: protection from light
these type of specimens used for bilirubin testing MUST be protected from light
WOTF is the most common eye condition associated with aging?
A: glaucoma
B: presbyopia
C: conjunctivitis
D: astigmatism - Answer B: presbyopia
is a defect of vision in advancing age
The surgical incision into the abdomen is?
A: ileostomy
B: vagotomy
C: hemiotomy
D: laparotomy - Answer D: laparotomy
"Lapar" mean abdomen and the surgical incision medical term is "ostomy"
The prefix "ad" means?
A: to move away from
B: to add to
C: around
D: removal of - Answer B: to add to
"Ad" is a latin prefix meaning "toward" for example, in adduction (movement of a limb
toward the midline of the body) or adrenal (toward the kidney)
Abnormal widening of the arterial wall that is weak and bulges defines what?
A: embolism
B: phlebitis
, C: aneurysm
D: arteriosclerosis - Answer C: aneurysm
an aneurysm is a localized abnormal dilation of a blood vessel, usually an artery, due to
congenital defect or weakness in the wall of a vessel
The purpose of the Good Samaritan Act is to protect healthcare providers rendering
First Aid from?
A: loss of credentials
B: civil and criminal liability
C: contracting diseases
D: accidental injury - Answer B: civil and criminal liability
protects the medical professional from any liability for any civil damages that result from
rendering emergency care
Medical practice Acts are laws enacted to?
A: define what is included in the practice of medicine
B: provide medical leave for employees
C: prevent malpractice
D: institute arbitration - Answer A: define what is included in the practice of medicine
the purpose of the act is to define what is included in the practice of medicine in that
state, govern the methods and requirements for licensure, and to establish grounds for
suspension or revocation of license
HIPAA requires covered entities to submit Medicare claims...
A: through claims processing centers
B: through electronic data exchange
C: by paper CMS 1500 forms
D: by facsimile transmission - Answer B: through electronic data exchange
as of October 2003, HIPAA requires nearly all, with very few exceptions, to be
submitted electronically
The technique used to let a patient know how you interpreted the message he or she is
communicating is called?
A: focusing
B: reflecting
C: restating
D: clarification - Answer C: restating
restating lets the patient know how you interpreted the message that he or she is stating
When educating your patient, WOTF is NOT recommended for prevention of deep vein
thrombosis?
