AMCA - MEDICAL ASSISTANT PRACTICE FINAL EXAM

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AMCA - MEDICAL ASSISTANT PRACTICE FINAL EXAM

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-Guarantee passing score -100 Questions and Answers -format set of multiple-choice -Expert-Verified Explanation Question 1: Which of the following types of gloves can be decontaminated and reused if they show no signs of deterioration after use?a Examination b Utility c Sterile d Disposable

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b Utility Question 2: A fluctuating fever that returns to or below baseline than increase again is: a Onset b Remittent c Intermittent d Continuous

Answer:

c Intermittent

Question 3: A female patient came into the emergency room due to vaginal bleeding. What is the name of the instrument used to hold open the wall of the vagina?a Speculum b Retactor c Forceps d Hemostat

Answer:

a Speculum

Question 4: What organs are considered accessory organs of digestion?

a Esophagus and pharynx b Cecum and rectum c Liver and gallbladder d Duodenum and bile duct

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c Liver and gallbladder Question 5: Mr. Matthews called the office to get the test results for his wife, Martha. What should the medical assistant do?

• Check the medical record to see if Mr.Matthews is authorized to have this information on Mrs.

Matthews HIPAA form. If so, release information.

• Tell Mr.Matthews the

test results

• Tell Mr.Matthews that you cannot release the information
• Check to see if Mr.Matthews is really Martha's husband - if so then release the information.

a Check the medical record to see if Mr.Matthews is authorized to have this information on Mrs.Matthews HIPAA form. If so, release information b Tell Mr.Matthews the test results c Tell Mr.Matthews that you cannot release the information d Check to see if Mr.Matthews is really Martha's husband - if so then release the information

Answer:

Check the medical record to see if Mr.Matthews is authorized to have this information on Mrs.Matthews HIPAA form. If so, release information.

• Tell Mr.Matthews the

test results

Question 6: When a medical assistant witnesses a patient signature, what information is being verified?a The patient's identity b The patient diagnosis c The patient's willingness to pay the balance due d The patient's identity and the patient's signature

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d The patient's identity and the patient's signature Question 7: All gestures do not mean the same thing to all cultures. What gesture would be considered acceptable by most people?a Direct eye contact b Not of the head c Warm simile d Pointing a finger

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c Warm simile Question 8: Coordination of benefits means that: a The physician and patient coordinate health-care costs and codes b The secondary insurance is always field before the primary insurance c Services are coordinated between the primary and secondary patient insurances d The codes used are coordinated between procedure and diagnostic codes

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c Services are coordinated between the primary and secondary patient insurances Question 9: You can contract ____ when coming in direct contact with body fluids, sexual contact, or sharing needles.a Varicella Zoster Virus b Influenza virus c Conjunctivitis d HIV

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d HIV Question 10: This unit in the hospital is run by the physicians and experts in the field of musculoskeletal disorders of the bones, joints, ligaments and tendons. Identify this department.a Obstetrics b Rheumatology c Oncology d Ophthalmology

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b Rheumatology Question 11: When a patient fails to show for their appointment, the event must be: a Monetarily charged to the patient b Documented in the patient's chart c Written on a no-show log d Erased from the schedule

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b Documented in the patient's chart Question 12: The primary function of the nervous system is: a To protect deep organs b To provide body support and levers for muscles action c To cleanse the blood of pathogens d To detect changes in the internal and external environment and respond appropriately

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d To detect changes in the internal and external environment and respond appropriately Question 13: Revealing information about patients without consent unless otherwise required to

by law is called:

a Bioethics b Breach of confidentiality c Conflict of interest d Genetic manipulation

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b Breach of confidentiality Question 14: The invoice for the monthly rent of the building where the medical office is located, is typically handled by which department?a Accounts receivable b Accounts payable c Human resource d Compliance

Answer:

b Accounts payable