AMCA PRACTICE TEST 2 MAC

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AMCA PRACTICE TEST #2 (MAC)

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-Guarantee passing score -100 Questions and Answers -format set of multiple-choice -Expert-Verified Explanation Question 1: Which envelope address is typed according to the U.S. Postal Service preferred format?

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TOLLAND CT 06084

Question 2: What is the universal standard speed for recording an ECG?

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25 mm/second

Question 3: Which of the following demonstrates positive communication skill?

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responding to the patient's stated problem by saying "let's discuss it" Question 4: What angle should your needle position be in to perform venipuncture?

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15 angle with the bevel up

Question 5: To prevent a urine specimen from becoming an unreliable pH sample, the specimen should be handled in which manner?

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tested within 1 hour of collection Question 6: What is the purpose for anchoring a vein in performing a venipuncture?

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to prevent it from rolling Question 7: A patient's unreasonable conduct resulted in injury to himself, and he has filed a claim of medical malpractice against his physician. What is the term for the finding for when/if the court determine the patient to be fully or partially at fault

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contributory negligence Question 8: Responsibility for the actions of a medical assistant falls first to whom?

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employer/physician Question 9: Which of the following commonly used disinfectants is used in the medical field and found to be effective against blood borne pathogens?

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bleach Question 10: If you are mailing information that is meant to be "CONFIDENTIAL," where should the notation be typed on the envelope?

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three lines below the return address Question 11: A medical assistant suspects a young patient is the victim of child abuse; signs of abuse are also the finding of the examining physician. What should the medical assistant and physician do?

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document findings in the medical record and report it to the proper authorities

Question 12: What is the purpose of performing a specific gravity on a urine sample?

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it measure its density when compared with distilled water Question 13: Which of the following actions is a roadblock to therapeutic communication?

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taking notes

Question 14: Where is the most common micro-puncture site on an adult?

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ring finger Question 15: One complete heartbeat, known as full cardiac cycle, last approximately how long?

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0.8 seconds Question 16: A routine analysis of urine is made up which of the following sets of examinations?

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microscopic, chemical, physical Question 17: Which color on a vacuum tube top indicates that the blood specimen will be used for cultures?

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yellow Question 18: The occurrence of malpractice lawsuits is directly related to which factor?

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the level of trust in the physician-patient relationship Question 19: The physician-patient relationship is considered which type of legal relationship?

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a contract

Question 20: When questioned about a patient's appointment at your office by that patient's aunt, the medical assistant's most appropriate response would be which of the following?

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tell her it is your duty to protect the privacy of your office's patients and you hope she understands

Question 21: What is the principal purpose of living wall?

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let caregivers know the patient's wants with regard to lifesaving measures Question 22: Which of the following on an ECG reflects ventricular heart depolarization?

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QRS wave Question 23: When a reagent strip is used to test a urine specimen and the result is positive for ketones, this may be an indication of which condition?

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diabetes mellitus Question 24: A medical office's policy regarding the length of time for retaining patient files should be based on which of the following laws?

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statute of limitations Question 25: If a patient were to sue a physician for dereliction of duty, what would the patient have to prove regarding the actions of the physician?

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did not conform to the acceptable standard of care Question 26: In the examination room, the patient tells you the reason for the office visit. Which of the following terms defines the best response from you that will promote positive communication?

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