AMCA CERTIFICATION TEST - MEDICAL ASSISTING STUDY

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AMCA CERTIFICATION TEST - MEDICAL ASSISTING STUDY

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-Guarantee passing score -100 Questions and Answers -format set of multiple-choice -Expert-Verified Explanation Question 1: 56) The medical assistant is to collect a Prothrombine time (PT) test, a complete Blood Count (CBC), and a fasting Blood Sugar (FBS). What is the correct order of draw?

• Grey ( FBS), Lavender (PT), Red (CBC)
• Light-blue (PT), Lavender (CBC), Grey (FBS)
• Lavender (FBS), Red (CBC), Green (PT)
• Grey (FBS), Lavender (CBC), Light-blue (PT)

Answer:

• Light-blue (PT), Lavender (CBC), Grey (FBS)

Question 2: 24) There are two types of civil actions healthcare providers for injuries resulting from health care, The first one is lack of informed consent and the second one is:

• Violation of standard of care
• Trial and Post trial
• Violation of confidentiality

• Violation of continued care plan

Answer:

Violation of standard care Question 3: 60) What is the best location to check the pulse of an adult who is unconscious and not breathing?

• At the carotid artery of the neck
• On the chest, directly over the heart
• At the radial artery of the wrist
• At the brachial artery of the arm

Answer:

• Carotid artery

Question 4: 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.

• Rheumatology
• Obstetrics
• Ophthalmology
• Oncology

Answer:

Rheumatology Question 5: 92) Automaticity refers to:

• The ability of the myocardial cell to contract when stimulated by an electrical impulse
• The ability to transmit an electrical stimulus from cell to cell throughout the myocardium
• The ability to respond to an electrical stimulus
• The ability of certain myocardial cells to produce an electrical impulse without the need for

outside nerve stimulation

Answer:

• The ability of certain myocardial cells to produce an electrical impulse without the need for outside

nerve stimulation Question 6: 3) Demerol 75 mg, IM every 4 hours, as needed for severe pain, is what type of medication order?

• Single

B. PRN

• Stat
• Routine

Answer:

PRN Question 7: 7) Which of the following is the best specimen to test for levels of iron in the blood?

• The one collected in a tube that contains sodium citrate
• The one collected in a microcuvette
• The one collected in the tube that contains EDTA
• The one collected in a tube with no additive

Answer:

The one collected in the tube that contains EDTA Question 8: 10) When using a No. 10 envelope, where should the address be placed?

• 10 lines down from the top and 4 inches from the left edge of the envelope
• 14 lines down from the top and 2 inches from the left edge of the envelope
• 10 lines down from the top and 2 inches from the left edge of the envelope
• 14 lines down from the top and 4 inches from the left edge of the envelope

Answer:

10 lines down from the top and 2 inches from the left of the edge of the envelope

Question 9: 28) Which agency regulates the Controlled Substances Act?

A. IRS

B. DEA

C. SWAT

D. OSHA

Answer:

DEA Question 10: 97) Without a clot activator, whole blood typically clots in____ minutes.

• 60 to 20
• 1 to 2
• 30 to 60
• 5 to 10

Answer:

C. 30-60

Question 11: 94) Normal sinus rhythm has a heart rate of ______ beats per minute:

• 80 to 120
• 50 to 75
• 60 to 100
• 40 to 60

Answer:

C. 60-100

Question 12: 66) Which mode of infection transmission occurs from touching contaminated linens?

• Droplet contact
• Direct contact