NHA and NRCMA Practice Exam True/False

A patient with a rapid pulse has bradycardia.

False. Bradycardia is a slow heart rate, not a rapid pulse.

Water-soluble vitamins are A,D,E and K.

False. Water-soluble vitamins include the B vitamins and vitamin C, not A, D, E, and K.

Carbon Dioxide is a waste product of metabolism.

True. Carbon dioxide is produced as a waste product during cellular respiration.

Some states consider it legal for medical assistants to diagnose a condition and prescribe treatment.

False. Medical assistants are not legally allowed to diagnose or prescribe treatment.

It is illegal for a patient to be denied a copy of his chart if he is unable to pay the fee to obtain it.

True. It is illegal to deny a patient access to their medical records based on their ability to pay.

A physician cannot be held responsible for the actions of the employees.

False. A physician can be held responsible for the actions of their employees under certain circumstances.

A substance used to impart color to tissue or cells in order to study and identify microscopic organisms is called a stain.

True. Stains are used in microscopy to enhance the visibility of cells and tissues.

Another name for heart attack is myocardial infarction.

True. Myocardial infarction refers to the death of heart muscle tissue due to a lack of blood supply.

A properly collected sputum specimen should contain both mucus coughed up from the respiratory tract and saliva.

False. A sputum specimen should only contain mucus from the respiratory tract, not saliva.

The most reliable and timely method of transporting microbiological specimens is pickup by the laboratory.

True. Direct pickup by the laboratory ensures the timely and proper handling of microbiological specimens.

Hepat/o stands for the root word of kidney.

False. Hepat/o is the root word for liver, not kidney.

A medical assistant needs additional training to be able to perform microbiological tests, such as sensitivity tests, and to interpret culture specimens.

True. Microbiological tests and interpretation require specialized training beyond the scope of a medical assistant's general duties.

Viruses are found in soil.

True. Some viruses can be found in soil, particularly those that infect plants.

The process of blood cells clumping together to form a clot is called coagulation.

True. Coagulation is the process of blood clot formation.

Water contributes to about 60% of body weight.

True. Approximately 60% of the human body is composed of water.

The lowest level of organization for the human body begins at the chemical level.

True. The chemical level is the smallest and most basic level of organization in the human body.

The law requires all employers to withhold money from employees' net earnings to pay federal, state, and local income taxes.

False. Employers are required to withhold money from employees' net earnings for federal and state income taxes, but not necessarily local income taxes.

Carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins are examples of compounds.

True. Carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins are all types of organic compounds.

The optimal temperature to promote growth of bacteria in a culture medium is 37℃.

True. 37℃ is the optimal temperature for the growth of many bacteria.

Bacteria that stain purple are gram positive.

True. Gram-positive bacteria retain the purple stain in the Gram staining technique.

The dorsal cavity is located in the front of the body.

False. The dorsal cavity is located on the posterior side of the body.

Neoplasms are new growths and are cancerous or non-cancerous.

True. Neoplasms refer to abnormal new growths, which can be either cancerous or non-cancerous.

The ventricles have one-way valves at their entrances and exits so that blood goes in the proper direction as the heart pumps.

True. The ventricles of the heart have one-way valves to ensure the proper flow of blood.

A living will is intended to help families of terminally ill patients deal with the inevitable outcome and limit unnecessary medical costs.

True. A living will outlines a person's wishes regarding medical treatment in the event of a terminal illness.

A copayment is a fixed percentage of covered charges after the deductible has been met.

False. A copayment is a fixed amount paid by the patient at the time of service, not a percentage.

All medical practices have to cover worker's compensation cases.

False. Not all medical practices are required to cover worker's compensation cases.

The study of all factors that cause disease is known as Etiology.

True. Etiology is the study of the causes of diseases.

A check from an insurance company includes the payment for only one patient.

False. A check from an insurance company can include payments for multiple patients.

Calcium in milk can diminish the absorption of some antibiotics.

True. Calcium can interfere with the absorption of certain antibiotics.

Compounded interest is paid on the initial investment and on the interest earned in the investment.

True. Compounded interest is calculated based on both the initial investment and the accumulated interest.

An employer must pay FUTA tax if employees' wages total more than $1500 in any quarter.

True. Employers are required to pay FUTA tax if their employees' wages exceed $1500 in any quarter.

Vesting means that you have a legal right to all the money in your account.

True. Vesting refers to the ownership of funds or assets in an account.

Trichenella spiralis is a roundworm that enters the body in infected meat eaten raw or undercooked.

True. Trichinella spiralis is a parasitic roundworm that can be contracted by consuming raw or undercooked meat.

A medical practice, accounts receivable describes the money that is paid out to run the practice.

False. Accounts receivable refers to the money owed to a medical practice for services rendered.

A customary fee is the fee a doctor charges for a service or procedure.

False. A customary fee is the fee that is commonly charged by doctors for a particular service or procedure, not necessarily what an individual doctor charges.

The physician usually authorizes several people to handle the purchasing of supplies and other products.

False. The physician typically delegates the responsibility of purchasing supplies and products to specific individuals, not several people.

Infarction is an area of dead tissue caused by an invasion of bacteria or loss of blood supply.

False. Infarction refers to an area of dead tissue caused by a lack of blood supply, not necessarily due to bacterial invasion.

The percentage the employer pays for federal unemployment taxes decreases if the employer also pays state unemployment taxes.

True. The percentage of federal unemployment taxes paid by the employer decreases if the employer also pays state unemployment taxes.

Untreated strep throat is not serious and does not lead to complications.

False. Untreated strep throat can lead to serious complications, such as rheumatic fever and kidney inflammation.

Metabolism is the sum of all cellular processes that build, maintain and supply energy to living tissue.

True. Metabolism encompasses all the biochemical processes that occur in living organisms to maintain life.

The daily recommended allowance for fat in the adult diet is 50%-60%.

False. The daily recommended allowance for fat in the adult diet is around 20-35% of total daily calories.

The typical recommended american diet contains 2-5 grams of sodium daily.

True. The typical recommended American diet contains 2-5 grams of sodium per day.

Most fungi do not cause disease in humans.

True. While some fungi can cause diseases in humans, the majority of fungi do not.

Encephal means neck.

False. Encephal refers to the brain, not the neck.

Cyst means bladder.

True. Cyst refers to a sac or bladder-like structure.