AMCA EXAM questions with verified
answers
Malaria - answersparasitic infection
aspirin and acetaminophen are examples of: - answersanalgesics and antipyretics
Demerol 75 mg, IM every 4 hours, as needed for severe pain, is what type of
medication order? - answersPRN
This unit in the hospital is run by physicians and experts in the field of musculoskeletal
disorders of bones, joints, ligaments and tendons - answersrheumatology
MSDS info includes - answersgeneral & emergency information
The physician prescribes a buccal medication. The medical assistant should instruct the
patient to: - answersPlace the medication between the lower teeth and cheek
What is the best specimen to test for levels of iron in the blood? - answersThe one
collected in the tube that contains EDTA
All pathogens are - answersmicrobes that can cause disease
Every prescription for a controlled substance requires the physicians signature and a
____________ number? - answersDEA
When using a No. 10 envelope, where should the address be placed? - answers10 lines
down from the top and 2 inches from the left of the edges of the envelope
What drug prevents the action of another drug or chemical? - answersantagonist
Co-insurance is calculated based on a: - answersPercentage of charge
Muscles that act on the knee joint exhibit 2 actions: - answersflexion and extension
A structure that is composed of two or more tissues would be a(n) ________. -
answersorgan
cellular respiration is a function of the - answersmitochondria
,Somatic tremor is the result of - answersmuscle movement
the smallest structural unit of the nervous system is the - answersnueron
A patient came into the doctor's office with chest pain and shortness of breath, which
position is the best to help him breathe better? - answersFowler's Position
The primary function of the nervous system is: - answersTo detect changes in the
internal and external environment and respond appropriately
Mr. Smith is suffering from an enlargement of the bones in the entire skull as well as in
hands and feel, in addition to thickening of the skin. Which of the following conditions is
Mr. Smith suffering from? - answersacromegaly
the functional unit of the kidney is the: - answersnephron
What type of gloves can be decontaminated and reused if they show no signs of
deterioration after use? - answersutility gloves
After obtaining an ECG tracing, a medical assistant would be expected to? -
answersobserve the tracing for quality and decide if another tracing may be required
There are two types of civil actions healthcare providers for injuries resulting from health
care, the first is lack of informed consent and the second one is: - answersviolation of
standard care
Dr. Jones and Dr. Brown decide to share a practice together, they share patients,
expenses, profit, and assets. which type of medical practice is this? - answersGroup
practice
What is the appropriate test used for heparin therapy? - answersAPPT
A provider withdraws from the care of a patient without reasonable notice of discharge
is considered - answersabandonment
Which agency regulates the Controlled Substances Act? - answersDEA
Defamation through spoken statements is known as - answersSlander
insulin syringes are calibrated in - answersunits
Which of the following is not true regarding HIPPA laws?
A) Patients can make informed choices regarding how their personal health information
is used
B) Few boundaries are set on the use and release of health records
C) Patients have more control over their medical records
, D) Violators are held accountable if patient privacy rights are compromised - answersB)
Few boundaries are set on the use and release of health records
To determine our ventricular pulse, the EKG technician would: - answerscalculate the
spacing between the QRS complex
PHI stands for - answersProtected Health Information
Which situation would a Medical Assistant's signature be required?
A) After the chief complaint is documented
B) After the patient gives a medical history account
C) On an informed consent document
D) When a patient gives complied consent - answersC) On an informed consent
document
The privacy rule gives patients the right to: - answersAccess their medical record
A patient has an oral temperature of 100.8F. The medical term for this is: -
answersPyrexia (raised body temp./fever)
A routine hand wash procedure uses plain soap to remove soil and transient bacteria. -
answersantimicrobial soap
__________ precautions require special air handling and ventilation. - answersAirborne
precautions
contact transmissions involve: - answerscontaminated instruments, needles, or
contaminated hands that are not washed
Important information a patient should know about immunizations would be that: -
answersThey are prophylactics against deadly diseases
What is the process used to wash and remove blood and tissue from medical
instruments called - answerssanitation
A patient weighs 83.29 kg. How many pounds does he weigh? - answers185 lbs.
[kg(2.2046)=lbs]
While taking a patient's medical history for active tuberculosis, what type of PPE is
required? - answersmask
Most exposures to HIV in healthcare setting are the result of - answersaccidental needle
sticks
The four symptoms of inflammation are: - answerserythema, edema, pain, & heat
answers
Malaria - answersparasitic infection
aspirin and acetaminophen are examples of: - answersanalgesics and antipyretics
Demerol 75 mg, IM every 4 hours, as needed for severe pain, is what type of
medication order? - answersPRN
This unit in the hospital is run by physicians and experts in the field of musculoskeletal
disorders of bones, joints, ligaments and tendons - answersrheumatology
MSDS info includes - answersgeneral & emergency information
The physician prescribes a buccal medication. The medical assistant should instruct the
patient to: - answersPlace the medication between the lower teeth and cheek
What is the best specimen to test for levels of iron in the blood? - answersThe one
collected in the tube that contains EDTA
All pathogens are - answersmicrobes that can cause disease
Every prescription for a controlled substance requires the physicians signature and a
____________ number? - answersDEA
When using a No. 10 envelope, where should the address be placed? - answers10 lines
down from the top and 2 inches from the left of the edges of the envelope
What drug prevents the action of another drug or chemical? - answersantagonist
Co-insurance is calculated based on a: - answersPercentage of charge
Muscles that act on the knee joint exhibit 2 actions: - answersflexion and extension
A structure that is composed of two or more tissues would be a(n) ________. -
answersorgan
cellular respiration is a function of the - answersmitochondria
,Somatic tremor is the result of - answersmuscle movement
the smallest structural unit of the nervous system is the - answersnueron
A patient came into the doctor's office with chest pain and shortness of breath, which
position is the best to help him breathe better? - answersFowler's Position
The primary function of the nervous system is: - answersTo detect changes in the
internal and external environment and respond appropriately
Mr. Smith is suffering from an enlargement of the bones in the entire skull as well as in
hands and feel, in addition to thickening of the skin. Which of the following conditions is
Mr. Smith suffering from? - answersacromegaly
the functional unit of the kidney is the: - answersnephron
What type of gloves can be decontaminated and reused if they show no signs of
deterioration after use? - answersutility gloves
After obtaining an ECG tracing, a medical assistant would be expected to? -
answersobserve the tracing for quality and decide if another tracing may be required
There are two types of civil actions healthcare providers for injuries resulting from health
care, the first is lack of informed consent and the second one is: - answersviolation of
standard care
Dr. Jones and Dr. Brown decide to share a practice together, they share patients,
expenses, profit, and assets. which type of medical practice is this? - answersGroup
practice
What is the appropriate test used for heparin therapy? - answersAPPT
A provider withdraws from the care of a patient without reasonable notice of discharge
is considered - answersabandonment
Which agency regulates the Controlled Substances Act? - answersDEA
Defamation through spoken statements is known as - answersSlander
insulin syringes are calibrated in - answersunits
Which of the following is not true regarding HIPPA laws?
A) Patients can make informed choices regarding how their personal health information
is used
B) Few boundaries are set on the use and release of health records
C) Patients have more control over their medical records
, D) Violators are held accountable if patient privacy rights are compromised - answersB)
Few boundaries are set on the use and release of health records
To determine our ventricular pulse, the EKG technician would: - answerscalculate the
spacing between the QRS complex
PHI stands for - answersProtected Health Information
Which situation would a Medical Assistant's signature be required?
A) After the chief complaint is documented
B) After the patient gives a medical history account
C) On an informed consent document
D) When a patient gives complied consent - answersC) On an informed consent
document
The privacy rule gives patients the right to: - answersAccess their medical record
A patient has an oral temperature of 100.8F. The medical term for this is: -
answersPyrexia (raised body temp./fever)
A routine hand wash procedure uses plain soap to remove soil and transient bacteria. -
answersantimicrobial soap
__________ precautions require special air handling and ventilation. - answersAirborne
precautions
contact transmissions involve: - answerscontaminated instruments, needles, or
contaminated hands that are not washed
Important information a patient should know about immunizations would be that: -
answersThey are prophylactics against deadly diseases
What is the process used to wash and remove blood and tissue from medical
instruments called - answerssanitation
A patient weighs 83.29 kg. How many pounds does he weigh? - answers185 lbs.
[kg(2.2046)=lbs]
While taking a patient's medical history for active tuberculosis, what type of PPE is
required? - answersmask
Most exposures to HIV in healthcare setting are the result of - answersaccidental needle
sticks
The four symptoms of inflammation are: - answerserythema, edema, pain, & heat
