AMCA PRACTICE EXAM 1

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AMCA PRACTICE EXAM #1

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Question 1: An RN asks you to start an IV. Which is true?

Answer:

Assistive personnel do not start IV's

Question 2: Which temperature site would give the highest normal values?

Answer:

Rectal Question 3: Respiration rates can vary if abnormalities are present. Which type of abnormality is a temporary complete absence of breathing?

Answer:

Apnea

Question 4: Which of the following is one of the sic C's of charting?

Answer:

Client's words

Question 5: Which route is involved in administering a drug by placing it under the patient's tongue and leaving it there until it dissolves?

Answer:

Sublingual route

Question 6: The immune system protects the body from which of the following?

Answer:

Disease and infection

Question 7: Which of the following instruments is used to drain an abscess?

Answer:

Scalpel Question 8: When scheduling an appointment for a new patient, which of the following is the most important information to consider?

Answer:

Chief complaint

Question 9: Medication administered under the tongue follows which route?

Answer:

Sublingual route Question 10: What type of insurance coverage is provided for employees who are injured while working?

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Worker's compensation Question 11: The selection of one of the three available blood pressure cuff sized depends on which of the following criteria?

Answer:

Weight of the patient/size of the arm Question 12: The medical assistant should do which of the following when a patient does not show up for an appointment?

Answer:

Document to the failed appointment in the patient's chart

Question 13: What is the proper sequence for CPR?

Answer:

Circulation, airway, breathing

Question 14: How is a patient's general medical history preferably obtained?

Answer:

Before admission to the hospital

Question 15: Which of the following is not considered a vital sign?

Answer:

Weight Question 16: Which of the following items should be added to the label on a specimen container?

Answer:

The date

Question 17: Patient safety is protected by ensuring which of the following ?

Answer:

You are administering the right drug to the right person Question 18: Which procedure that requires intervention should be documented for patient reference?

Answer:

Clinical Procedure

Question 19: What has HIPAA enabled patients to do?

Answer:

Have more control over their medical records

Question 20: What is the general term for a surgical suture?

Answer:

Ligature

Question 21: What information is requires on a laboratory requisition form?

Answer:

Birth date and gender of patient Question 22: What should a medical assistant do before removing a patient's sutures?

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Advise the patient that he/she should feel a pulling sensation but not pain Question 23: When calling a facility to schedule a patient, what is the most important factor to remember?

Answer:

To maintain patient confidentiality

Question 24: What is the best way to prepare a patient for surgery?

Answer:

Send the patient home with written instructions on what to do Question 25: What is the term describing the process of sharing data by linking two or more computers?

Answer:

Networking

Question 26: Which of the following best defines a demographic?

Answer:

The statistical date of a population, such as age, gender, etc.Question 27: After how many minutes after a patient has missed an appointment, should the medical assistant call to reschedule?

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15 Question 28: In which Stage of Infection is known as the time where the pathogen has had time to grow and establish itself in the body?

Answer:

Incubation