AMCA CERTIFICATION 2023 TEST MEDICAL ASSISTING ACTUAL
EXAM 300 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS|ALREADY GRADED A+
1) Which of the following is considered a parasitic infection?
A. Lyme disease
B. Rabies
C. Ringworm
D. Malaria – ANSWER- D. Malaria
2) Aspirin and acetaminophen are examples of:
A. Analgesics and antipyretics
B. Antitussives and decongestants
C. Antihistamines and antiemetics
D. Antidotes and antibiotics – ANSWER- A. Analgesics and antipyretics
3) Demerol 75 mg, IM every 4 hours, as needed for severe pain, is what type of
medication order?
A. Single
B. PRN
C. Stat
D. Routine – ANSWER- B. PRN
4) This unit in the hospital is run by physicians and experts in the field of
musculoskeletal disorders of bones, joints, ligaments and tendons, identify this
department.
A. Rheumatology
B. Obstetrics
C. Ophthalmology
D. Oncology – ANSWER- A. Rheumatology
5) MSDS information includes:
A. Table of chemical elements
B. Product manufacturing conditions
C. General and emergency information
D. Information on competitor products – ANSWER- C. General and emergency
information
6) The physician prescribes a buccal medication. The medical assistant should
instruct the patient to:
A. Place the medication between the lower teeth and cheek
B. Chew the medication and swallow it
C. Place the medication under the tongue
D. Dissolve the medication in water and drink it – ANSWER- A. Place the
medication between the lower teeth and cheek
7) Which of the following is the best specimen to test for levels of iron in the
blood?
A. The one collected in a tube that contains sodium citrate
B. The one collected in a microcuvette
C. The one collected in the tube that contains EDTA
D. The one collected in a tube with no additive – ANSWER- C. The one collected
in the tube that contains EDTA
8) All pathogens are:
A. Microorganisms that live in soil
B. Microbes that can cause disease
C. Communicable microorganisms
D. Normal bacteria found on skin – ANSWER- B. Microbes that can cause disease
9) Every prescription for a controlled substance requires the physicians signature
and a __ number?
A. FDA
B. DEA
C.EPA
D.CDC – ANSWER- B. DEA
10) When using a No. 10 envelope, where should the address be placed?
A. 10 lines down from the top and 4 inches from the left edge of the envelope
B. 14 lines down from the top and 2 inches from the left edge of the envelope
C. 10 lines down from the top and 2 inches from the left edge of the envelope
D. 14 lines down from the top and 4 inches from the left edge of the envelope –
ANSWER- C. 10 lines down from the top and 2 inches from the left of the edge of
the envelope
11) What drug prevents the action of another drug or chemical?
A. Trade
B. Narcotic
C. Synergist
D. Antagonist – ANSWER- D. Antagonist
12) Co-insurance is calculated based on a:
A. A capitation rate
B. Percentage of charge
C. A fixed charge for each visit
D. Number of policy holders in the plan – ANSWER- B. Percentage of charge
13) Muscles that act on the knee joint exhibit two actions:
A. Adduction and lateral rotation
B. Medical rotation and extension
C. Adduction and Abduction
D. Flexion and extension – ANSWER- D. Flexion and extension
14) A structure that is composed of two or more tissue types is called a/an:
A. System
B. Organism
C. Organ
D. Cell – ANSWER- C. Organ
15) Cellular respiration is a function of the:
A. Cell membrane
B. Mitochondria
C. Golgi apparatus
D. Nucleus – ANSWER- B. Mitochondria
16) Somatic tremor is the result of:
A. Muscle movement
B. Loose sensors
C. Unequal amounts of electrolytes
D. Improper standardization of the instrument – ANSWER- A. Muscle movement
17) The smallest structural unit of the nervous system is the:
A. Spinal cord
B. Neurofibrils
C. Neuron
D. Supine – ANSWER- C. Neuron
18) 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?
A. Lithotomy
B. Prone
C. Fowler’s
D. Supine – ANSWER- C. Fowler’s
19) The primary function of the nervous system is:
A. To protect deep organs
B. To cleanse the blood of pathogens
C. To detect changes in the internal and external environment and respond
appropriately
D. To provide body support and levers for muscle action – ANSWER- C. To detect
changes in the internal and external environment and respond appropriately
20) Mr. Smith is suffering from an enlargement of the bones in the entire skull as
well as in the hands and feet, in addition to thickening of the skin. Which of the
following conditions is Mr. Smith suffering from?
A. Addison’s
B. Cushing’s
C. Acromegaly
D. Cretinism – ANSWER- C. Acromegaly
21) The functional unit of the kidney is the:
A. Nephron
B. Ureter
C. Urethra
D. Bladder – ANSWER- A. Nephron
22) Which of the following types of gloves can be decontaminated and reused if
they show no signs of deterioration after use?
A. Disposable
B. Utility
C. Sterile
D. Examination – ANSWER- B. Utility
23) After obtaining an ECG tracing, a Medical Assistant would be expected to?
A. Check the patient with a pulse oximeter to verify accuracy of the ECG tracing
B. Evaluate the patient’s medication list for cardiac altering drugs
C. Instruct the patient on the tracing results and cardiac prognosis
AMCA CERTIFICATION PRACTICE EXAM 2023 TEST MEDICAL
ASSISTING EXAM 250 REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS|ALREADY GRADED A+
If the tourniquet is applied for linger than 3 mins, which of the following analytes
will most likely falsely elevated?
Potassium
A hospitalized patient may not be identified by which of the following means?
Patient’s Chart
The most common sites for venipuncture are in which of the following areas?
The antecubital area of the arm
When would using a butterfly needle be beneficial?
When handling geriatric patients
What effect does warming the site have on venipuncture?
Increase localized blood blow
Diagnosis and treatment of diseases characterized by joint inflammation is part of
which medical specialty
Rheumatology
The total amount of blood pumped out of the heart in one min is known as which
of the following terms?
Cardiac output
Deceitful practice or false portrayal of facts either by words or conduct is the
definition of
Fraud
Inflammation of a vein in conjunction with formation of a blood clot is known as
which of the following terms?
Thrombophleitis
Which of the following is an abnormal finding in the blood?
Bacteria
Which of the following is common route for the administration of parenteral
medication?
Injection
What is another term for a pre-filled syringe?
cartridge
Which of the following muscles is commonly used for intramuscular injection into
the infant?
Vastus lateralis
What is the function of hemoglobin?
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 which of the
following terms?
QA indicator
Performing one’s duties in the same manner as any other reasonable and prudent
person with the same experience and training is referred to as:
Standard Care
A single order that is administered immediately and usually written for
emergencies known as which of the following terms?
STAT order
A very busy phlebotomist misidentifies the patient when collecting a specimen for
transfusion preparation. The possible misdiagnosis of blood type could cause the
patient’s death. If the phlebotomist’s action results in injury, this wrongful act is
called
Negligence
Which of the following is a phlebotomy QA procedure?
Checking needles for blunt tips and small barbs
Which of the following tests is most likely used to test for inflammation, infectious
disease, and malignant neoplasms?
ESR
What of the following is the best way to prepare routine blood specimen tubes for
transportation to an off-site lab?
Seal the tubes in plastic bags
What of the following scenarios is an example of a phlebotomist’s negligence?
Fails to report significant in a patient’s conditions
Which of the following specimens os least likely to require special handing?
Cholesterol
Critical values (test values that are considered life threatening) are also called
Panic Values
Which of the following would be a pre-analytical error related to specimen
storage?
Exposure to light
What type of precautions would be used for a patient who has pulmonary
tuberculosis
Airborne
What is the abbreviation for the virus that causes acquired immune deficiency
syndrome (AIDS)
HIV
What of the following choices describes a person who has recovered from a
particular virus and has developed antibodies against that virus
Immune
Which of the following is an example of a disease requiring droplet isolation?
Pertussis
What word is used to describe the breakdown of red blood cells?
Hemolysis
What does the lab abbreviation PT stand for?
prothrombine time
Which of the following stopper colors identifies a tube for coagulation testing?
Light blue
How does heparin prevent blood from clotting?
by inhibiting thrombin
What is the purpose of an antiglycolytic agent?
It preserves glucose
Which of the following choices would result in lipemia?
High fat content from the blood
A patient with high degree jaundice typically has which of the following
Yellow skin and sclera
What is lymphostasis?
obstruction of the flow of lymph
What is venous stasis?
Stoppage of the normal venous blood flow
Hemoconcentration from prolonged tourniquet application increases:
Non-filterable analytes
What is the difference between NPO and fasting
Fasting allows the patient to drink water, whereas NPO does not
Which of the following are the best specimen to use for establishing inpatient
reference rangers for blood test?
Basal state specimen