AMCA PRACTICE TEST 3 EXAM QUESTIONS

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AMCA PRACTICE TEST #3 EXAM QUESTIONS

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-Guarantee passing score -25 Questions and Answers -format set of multiple-choice -Expert- Explanation Question 1: What is the scrubbing of instruments with special brushes and detergents to remove blood, mucous, etc. called?

Answer:

sanitization Question 2: Which of the following is one of the six C's of charting:

• clerical
• client's word
• consult
• counsel

Answer:

• clients word

Question 3: After how many minutes after a patient has missed an appointment, should the medical assistant call to reschedule?

Answer:

15

Question 4: It is acceptable for a blood clot to form in which color-topped tube

Answer:

red Question 5: Within a patients medical record in which way should the various reports and examination records be filed

Answer:

chronologically with the data on top of the information within

Question 6: What information is required on a laboratory requisition form?

Answer:

birth date and gender of pt

Question 7: What is the general term for a surgical suture?

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ligature Question 8: A procedure for filing insurance claims would be found under which policies section of the procedure manual

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administrative Question 9: What is a fever that comes and goes or fluctuates and returns into the average range?

Answer:

intermittent

Question 10: What is the average normal heart rate?

Answer:

72 beats per minute

Question 11: What do you call the family members covered by an insurance plan?

Answer:

dependents

Question 12: Which thermometers is considered the most accurate indicator of the body temperature?

Answer:

rectal Question 13: Respiration rates can vary if abnormalities are present, which type abnormality is a temporary complete absence of breathing

Answer:

apnea Question 14: When administering a drug you are not familiar with, what information should a medical assistant look up on?

Answer:

the route of administration

Question 15: Which item below could be a multi-dose dispenser?

• ampule
• vial
• tubes
• cartridge

Answer:

• vial

Question 16: When a hard copy of a computer file is needed, you must perform which one of the following actions?

Answer:

print the information

Question 17: EDTA is present in which color-topped vacuum tube?

Answer:

lavender

Question 18: What type of consent if given by a pt after all potential treatment risks have been discussed?

Answer:

informed consent Question 19: Which of the following items should be added to the label on a specimen container?

• the name of the lab
• the pts diagnosis
• the date
• pts address

Answer:

• the date

Question 20: Which of the following ensures test results accuracy by monitoring the test procedures performed in the medical office?

Answer:

quality control program Question 21: You are taking vitals on a patient, and they complain that they have dizziness every once in a while. What type of symptom is this?

Answer:

subjective Question 22: What kind of blood study includes examining the blood for its total number of formed elements and cell morphology?

Answer:

hematology

Question 23: What type of medication constricts blood vessels?

Answer:

vasoconstrictors