AMCA CERTIFICATION PRACTICE EXAM 2023 TEST
MEDICAL ASSISTING EXAM 250 REAL EXAM QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS|ALREADY GRADED
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Whole blood mostly consist of which of the following? - ANSWER: Water
Which type of blood cells are responsible for gas exchange in circulating blood? -
ANSWER: Red blood cells
Professional negligence is also called - ANSWER: malpractice.
Which of the following is the most important for phlebotomists to keep in mind
during their daily routine in medical setting? - ANSWER: Confidentiality
Which department performs chemical screening tests on urine specimen? -
ANSWER: Urinalysis
Which department monitors warfarin therapy? - ANSWER: Coagulation (warfarin is
an anticoagulant monitored by PT)
Which type of blood cell is responsible for defense and immunity? - ANSWER: White
blood cells
The liquid portion of a blood specimen (without an anticoagulant) is known as -
ANSWER: serum.
What is the scrubbing of instruments with special brushes and detergents to remove
blood, mucous, etc. called? - ANSWER: Sanitization
Which of the following processes involves a soaking or wiping process and inhibits
the activity of disease-causing organisms? - ANSWER: Disinfection (destroys
microorganisms)
What is the term for the process that is used for cleaning supplies that come in
contact with internal body tissues or an open wound, that involves the use of heat
(steam) and an autoclave? - ANSWER: Sterilization
Which blood test includes WBC, RBC, hemoglobin, and hematocrit? - ANSWER: CBC
What is the most common blood type? - ANSWER: O
What are small red spots on a patient's skin due to a blood clotting abnormalities
referred to as? - ANSWER: Petechiae
, A decrease in the plasma volume with an increased concentration of cells and larger
molecules is referred to as? - ANSWER: Hemoconcentration
If the tourniquet is applied for longer than three minutes, which of the following
analytes will most likely become falsely elevated? - ANSWER: Potassium
A hospitalized patient may not be identified by which of the following means? -
ANSWER: Patient's chart
The most common sites for venipuncture are in which of the following areas? -
ANSWER: The antecubital area of the arm
When would using a butterfly needle be beneficial? - ANSWER: When handling
geriatric patients
What effect does warming the site have on venipuncture? - ANSWER: Increases
localized blood flow
Diagnosis and treatment of diseases characterized by joint inflammation is part of
which medical specialty? - ANSWER: Rheumatology
The total amount of blood pumped out of the heart in one minute is known as -
ANSWER: cardiac output.
Deceitful practice or false portrayal of facts either by words or conduct is the
definition of - ANSWER: fraud.
Inflammation of a vein in conjunction with formation of a blood clot is known as -
ANSWER: thrombophlebitis.
Which of the following is an abnormal finding in the blood? - ANSWER: Bacteria
Which of the following is a common route for the administration of parenteral
medication? - ANSWER: Injection
What is another term for a pre-filled syringe? - ANSWER: Cartridge
Which of the following muscles is commonly used for intramuscular injections into
the infant? - ANSWER: Vastus lateralis
What is the function of hemoglobin? - ANSWER: Carry oxygen from the lungs and to
carry carbon dioxide from the tissues to the lungs.
Guides used to monitor all aspects of patient care are known as - ANSWER: QA
indicators.
MEDICAL ASSISTING EXAM 250 REAL EXAM QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS|ALREADY GRADED
A+
Whole blood mostly consist of which of the following? - ANSWER: Water
Which type of blood cells are responsible for gas exchange in circulating blood? -
ANSWER: Red blood cells
Professional negligence is also called - ANSWER: malpractice.
Which of the following is the most important for phlebotomists to keep in mind
during their daily routine in medical setting? - ANSWER: Confidentiality
Which department performs chemical screening tests on urine specimen? -
ANSWER: Urinalysis
Which department monitors warfarin therapy? - ANSWER: Coagulation (warfarin is
an anticoagulant monitored by PT)
Which type of blood cell is responsible for defense and immunity? - ANSWER: White
blood cells
The liquid portion of a blood specimen (without an anticoagulant) is known as -
ANSWER: serum.
What is the scrubbing of instruments with special brushes and detergents to remove
blood, mucous, etc. called? - ANSWER: Sanitization
Which of the following processes involves a soaking or wiping process and inhibits
the activity of disease-causing organisms? - ANSWER: Disinfection (destroys
microorganisms)
What is the term for the process that is used for cleaning supplies that come in
contact with internal body tissues or an open wound, that involves the use of heat
(steam) and an autoclave? - ANSWER: Sterilization
Which blood test includes WBC, RBC, hemoglobin, and hematocrit? - ANSWER: CBC
What is the most common blood type? - ANSWER: O
What are small red spots on a patient's skin due to a blood clotting abnormalities
referred to as? - ANSWER: Petechiae
, A decrease in the plasma volume with an increased concentration of cells and larger
molecules is referred to as? - ANSWER: Hemoconcentration
If the tourniquet is applied for longer than three minutes, which of the following
analytes will most likely become falsely elevated? - ANSWER: Potassium
A hospitalized patient may not be identified by which of the following means? -
ANSWER: Patient's chart
The most common sites for venipuncture are in which of the following areas? -
ANSWER: The antecubital area of the arm
When would using a butterfly needle be beneficial? - ANSWER: When handling
geriatric patients
What effect does warming the site have on venipuncture? - ANSWER: Increases
localized blood flow
Diagnosis and treatment of diseases characterized by joint inflammation is part of
which medical specialty? - ANSWER: Rheumatology
The total amount of blood pumped out of the heart in one minute is known as -
ANSWER: cardiac output.
Deceitful practice or false portrayal of facts either by words or conduct is the
definition of - ANSWER: fraud.
Inflammation of a vein in conjunction with formation of a blood clot is known as -
ANSWER: thrombophlebitis.
Which of the following is an abnormal finding in the blood? - ANSWER: Bacteria
Which of the following is a common route for the administration of parenteral
medication? - ANSWER: Injection
What is another term for a pre-filled syringe? - ANSWER: Cartridge
Which of the following muscles is commonly used for intramuscular injections into
the infant? - ANSWER: Vastus lateralis
What is the function of hemoglobin? - ANSWER: Carry oxygen from the lungs and to
carry carbon dioxide from the tissues to the lungs.
Guides used to monitor all aspects of patient care are known as - ANSWER: QA
indicators.
