ATM PRACTICE TEST WITH ANSWERS
Pathogens that thrive in the absence of oxygen are called? ANSWER Anaerobes
A communicable disease that does not have to be reported to the county health department is?
ANSWER Streptococcus
The term esophagogastritis means inflammation of the? ANSWER esophagus and stomach
The structure in the body that lays over the larynx like a lid and prevents food from entering the
trachea is the ? ANSWER Epiglottis
Proper interaction with pediatric patients includes the following EXCEPT? ANSWER Talking in the
same tone and volume as you would use with an adult
A urine test that compares the weight of urine to that of distilled water is? ANSWER Specific gravity
A patient is noncompliant if he or she: ANSWER Refuses to follow prescribed orders
A telephone call that the medical assistant can handle is? ANSWER A hospital admitting clerk with
the room number for a newly admitted patient
If a certain number of patients are scheduled to come in for an appointment at the beginning of the
same clock hour this ? ANSWER Wave scheduling
When alphabetically filing, which of the following is last?
-John A. Hall
-John A. Hale
-John A. Haley
-John A. Halee
-John A. Halley ANSWER John A. Halley
The salutation of a letter is placed? ANSWER Two lines below the inside address
, Medical expenses resulting from a back injury while at work are submitted to? ANSWER Workers’
compensation
A ledger is also used as a patients? ANSWER Posting
The book containing procedure and service codes performed by doctors and medical personnel is
the? ANSWER Current procedural terminology
Ringworm is an example of a disease caused by? ANSWER Fungus
The faint tapping sounds heard as the blood pressure cuff initially deflates are recorded as the?
ANSWER Systolic pressure
A forceps is an instrument used to? ANSWER Grasp tissue
The ECG lead that measures the difference in electrical potential between the right arm and left arm
is? ANSWER Lead l
Medicare Part B does not cover? ANSWER Hospital charges
The vacuum tube used to collect blood so the blood will clot in the tube is? ANSWER Red
An intravenous pyelogram is used to examine the? ANSWER Kidneys and bladder
Passive exercise means that the patient? ANSWER Does not move the body part without assistance
When nutrients are initially taken into the body it is called? ANSWER Ingestion
The muscle used for an injection located in the thigh is the ? ANSWER Vastus lateralis
Emergency treatment for third-degree burns is? ANSWER Covering the victim and notifying EMS
Pathogens that thrive in the absence of oxygen are called? ANSWER Anaerobes
A communicable disease that does not have to be reported to the county health department is?
ANSWER Streptococcus
The term esophagogastritis means inflammation of the? ANSWER esophagus and stomach
The structure in the body that lays over the larynx like a lid and prevents food from entering the
trachea is the ? ANSWER Epiglottis
Proper interaction with pediatric patients includes the following EXCEPT? ANSWER Talking in the
same tone and volume as you would use with an adult
A urine test that compares the weight of urine to that of distilled water is? ANSWER Specific gravity
A patient is noncompliant if he or she: ANSWER Refuses to follow prescribed orders
A telephone call that the medical assistant can handle is? ANSWER A hospital admitting clerk with
the room number for a newly admitted patient
If a certain number of patients are scheduled to come in for an appointment at the beginning of the
same clock hour this ? ANSWER Wave scheduling
When alphabetically filing, which of the following is last?
-John A. Hall
-John A. Hale
-John A. Haley
-John A. Halee
-John A. Halley ANSWER John A. Halley
The salutation of a letter is placed? ANSWER Two lines below the inside address
, Medical expenses resulting from a back injury while at work are submitted to? ANSWER Workers’
compensation
A ledger is also used as a patients? ANSWER Posting
The book containing procedure and service codes performed by doctors and medical personnel is
the? ANSWER Current procedural terminology
Ringworm is an example of a disease caused by? ANSWER Fungus
The faint tapping sounds heard as the blood pressure cuff initially deflates are recorded as the?
ANSWER Systolic pressure
A forceps is an instrument used to? ANSWER Grasp tissue
The ECG lead that measures the difference in electrical potential between the right arm and left arm
is? ANSWER Lead l
Medicare Part B does not cover? ANSWER Hospital charges
The vacuum tube used to collect blood so the blood will clot in the tube is? ANSWER Red
An intravenous pyelogram is used to examine the? ANSWER Kidneys and bladder
Passive exercise means that the patient? ANSWER Does not move the body part without assistance
When nutrients are initially taken into the body it is called? ANSWER Ingestion
The muscle used for an injection located in the thigh is the ? ANSWER Vastus lateralis
Emergency treatment for third-degree burns is? ANSWER Covering the victim and notifying EMS
