OCANZ EXAM AND PRACTICE BUNDLE EXAM
NEWEST 2024 ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS WITH RATIONELS
ALREADY GRADED A+
Which type of medication is used to increase urinary output?
A. Diuretic
B. Vasopressor
C. Cathartic
D. Antiemetic - ANSWER- Correct response:
diuretic
Rationale: Diuretics are medications that act by promoting the excretion of excess fluid
in the body which is eliminated through the kidneys. A vasopressor is used to raise
blood pressure, an antiemetic is used to treat and prevent nausea and vomiting, and a
cathartic increases the amount of defecation.
The medical assistant prepares a written prescription for the physician as follows. What
information did the medical assistant leave out?
A. Quantity to dispense and directions for taking the medication
B. Quantity to dispense and EIN
C. Directions for taking the medication and superscription
D. Superscription and EIN - ANSWER- Correct response:
quantity to dispense and directions for taking the medication
Rationale: The medical assistant neglected to include the quantity to dispense and
directions for taking the medication. The superscription would contain the date of the
prescription written order, patient's age (date of birth), name and address, in addition to
the Rx symbol. EIN refers to an employer identification number. Depending on the state,
the doctor's state license number may be required. The Drug Enforcement
Administration (DEA) number is required for controlled substances.
,The medical assistant is completing front office opening tasks prior to the start of the
day. Which of the following indicates the reception area is prepared to receive patients?
(Select the three (3) correct answers.)
A. Magazines are stacked on the side tables.
B. Sharps containers are placed by the entrance for biohazard pick-up.
C. The path from the entrance to the front desk is direct and unobstructed.
D. A throw rug is folded up at one corner.
E. Lights are turned on. - ANSWER- Correct response:
Magazines are stacked on the side tables., Lights are turned on., The path from the
entrance to the front desk is direct and unobstructed.
Rationale: Maintaining a clutter-free environment demonstrates professionalism and
promotes safety in the medical office. Also making the environment attractive and
"welcoming" is also part of concern for all patients. They perceive that the office is
professional and inviting. Other activities are part of the rest of the daily work but not
necessarily a first priority.
The physician orders the following blood work to evaluate a patient for sepsis: CBC,
Blood Culture, and BMP. When using the evacuated tube method for venipuncture, in
which of the following orders should the tubes be drawn?
A. blood culture, red top, lavender top
B. red top, blood culture, lavender top
C. lavender top, red top, blood culture
D. blood culture, lavender top, gray top - ANSWER- Correct response:
blood culture, red top, lavender top
Rationale: To assure the accuracy of patient test results, evacuated tubes must be filled
in a particular order. Contamination of the blood by the needle entering a stopper or by
contact with additives in the tubes can cause erroneous patient test results, leading to
improper diagnosis and treatment of the patient. In this case, the Blood Culture should
be collected first, followed by the BMP (red top), then the CBC (lavender top).
A patient calls requesting to see their provider with report of intense burning and
urgency upon urination. This is an example of which of the following types of special
scheduling?
, A. modified wave
B. procedural
C. same-day appointment
D. grouping - ANSWER- Correct response:
same-day appointment
Rationale: This patient's situation calls for an urgent care, same-day appointment. For
urgent problems that require priority care, patients are seen on the day they call for an
appointment (according to availability and office guidelines). Grouping, modified wave
and procedural scheduling methods are effective for routine care, but all require
contingency plans for special/urgent care situations.
A patient presents to the medical office with nausea and vomiting. Which of the
following types of medication is likely to be prescribed?
A. antidiarrheal
B. antiarrhythmic
C. antitussive
D. antiemetic - ANSWER- Correct response:
antiemetic
Rationale: The physician would likely prescribe an antiemetic, which can help
nauseous, vomiting patients. Antitussives are prescribed for coughing. Antidiarrheal
medications help alleviate diarrhea. If a patient were experiencing abnormal heart
rhythms, the physician may prescribe an antiarrythmic medication.
The physician believes a patient might have problems with her spleen. Where would the
doctor palpate to feel for the spleen?
A. middle of the patient's abdomen beneath the diaphragm
B. left side of the patient's abdomen beneath the diaphragm
C. left lower portion of the patient's abdomen
D. right side of the patient's abdomen beneath the diaphragm - ANSWER-
Correct response:
left side of the patient's abdomen beneath the diaphragm
NEWEST 2024 ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS WITH RATIONELS
ALREADY GRADED A+
Which type of medication is used to increase urinary output?
A. Diuretic
B. Vasopressor
C. Cathartic
D. Antiemetic - ANSWER- Correct response:
diuretic
Rationale: Diuretics are medications that act by promoting the excretion of excess fluid
in the body which is eliminated through the kidneys. A vasopressor is used to raise
blood pressure, an antiemetic is used to treat and prevent nausea and vomiting, and a
cathartic increases the amount of defecation.
The medical assistant prepares a written prescription for the physician as follows. What
information did the medical assistant leave out?
A. Quantity to dispense and directions for taking the medication
B. Quantity to dispense and EIN
C. Directions for taking the medication and superscription
D. Superscription and EIN - ANSWER- Correct response:
quantity to dispense and directions for taking the medication
Rationale: The medical assistant neglected to include the quantity to dispense and
directions for taking the medication. The superscription would contain the date of the
prescription written order, patient's age (date of birth), name and address, in addition to
the Rx symbol. EIN refers to an employer identification number. Depending on the state,
the doctor's state license number may be required. The Drug Enforcement
Administration (DEA) number is required for controlled substances.
,The medical assistant is completing front office opening tasks prior to the start of the
day. Which of the following indicates the reception area is prepared to receive patients?
(Select the three (3) correct answers.)
A. Magazines are stacked on the side tables.
B. Sharps containers are placed by the entrance for biohazard pick-up.
C. The path from the entrance to the front desk is direct and unobstructed.
D. A throw rug is folded up at one corner.
E. Lights are turned on. - ANSWER- Correct response:
Magazines are stacked on the side tables., Lights are turned on., The path from the
entrance to the front desk is direct and unobstructed.
Rationale: Maintaining a clutter-free environment demonstrates professionalism and
promotes safety in the medical office. Also making the environment attractive and
"welcoming" is also part of concern for all patients. They perceive that the office is
professional and inviting. Other activities are part of the rest of the daily work but not
necessarily a first priority.
The physician orders the following blood work to evaluate a patient for sepsis: CBC,
Blood Culture, and BMP. When using the evacuated tube method for venipuncture, in
which of the following orders should the tubes be drawn?
A. blood culture, red top, lavender top
B. red top, blood culture, lavender top
C. lavender top, red top, blood culture
D. blood culture, lavender top, gray top - ANSWER- Correct response:
blood culture, red top, lavender top
Rationale: To assure the accuracy of patient test results, evacuated tubes must be filled
in a particular order. Contamination of the blood by the needle entering a stopper or by
contact with additives in the tubes can cause erroneous patient test results, leading to
improper diagnosis and treatment of the patient. In this case, the Blood Culture should
be collected first, followed by the BMP (red top), then the CBC (lavender top).
A patient calls requesting to see their provider with report of intense burning and
urgency upon urination. This is an example of which of the following types of special
scheduling?
, A. modified wave
B. procedural
C. same-day appointment
D. grouping - ANSWER- Correct response:
same-day appointment
Rationale: This patient's situation calls for an urgent care, same-day appointment. For
urgent problems that require priority care, patients are seen on the day they call for an
appointment (according to availability and office guidelines). Grouping, modified wave
and procedural scheduling methods are effective for routine care, but all require
contingency plans for special/urgent care situations.
A patient presents to the medical office with nausea and vomiting. Which of the
following types of medication is likely to be prescribed?
A. antidiarrheal
B. antiarrhythmic
C. antitussive
D. antiemetic - ANSWER- Correct response:
antiemetic
Rationale: The physician would likely prescribe an antiemetic, which can help
nauseous, vomiting patients. Antitussives are prescribed for coughing. Antidiarrheal
medications help alleviate diarrhea. If a patient were experiencing abnormal heart
rhythms, the physician may prescribe an antiarrythmic medication.
The physician believes a patient might have problems with her spleen. Where would the
doctor palpate to feel for the spleen?
A. middle of the patient's abdomen beneath the diaphragm
B. left side of the patient's abdomen beneath the diaphragm
C. left lower portion of the patient's abdomen
D. right side of the patient's abdomen beneath the diaphragm - ANSWER-
Correct response:
left side of the patient's abdomen beneath the diaphragm
