amca practice test 3

revealing information about patients without consent unless otherwise require to by law is called

breach of confidentiality

the federal government sponsors a healthcare insurance for those specifically over the age of 65 called

medicare

demerol 75 mg, IM every 4 hours, as needed for severe pain, is what type of medication order

PRN

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

rheumatology

MSDS information includes

general and emergency information

the physician prescribes a buccal medication. the medical assistant should instruct the patient to

place the medication between the lower teeth and check

all pathogens are

microbes that can cause disease

choose the most appropriate way for all employees to understand their role regarding emergencies

the office should have a written plan of response for all employees to follow

you are working as the medical intake at an urgent care center. at 9am, 3 individuals arrive as walk-ins with various illnesses; you need to decide who will be seen first. what process will you use to determine the order in which the patients will be seen

triage

you must schedule a patient for a mammogram. what special instructions will you provide to the patient for this radiographic examination

inform the patient to not wear deodorant, lotion or powder

co-insurance is calculated based on a

percentage of charge

muscles that act on the knee join exhibit two actions

flexion and extension

a structure that composed of two or more tissue types is called a/an

organ

the part of the heart that pumps oxygenated blood out of the heart to the body is called

left ventricle

the smallest structural unit of the nervous system is the

neuron

a patient came into the doctor;s office with chest pain and shortness of breath. which position is best to help him breathe better?

fowler’s

the primary function of the nervous system is

to detect changes in the internal and external environment and respond appropriately

mr. smith is suffering from an enlargement of the bones in the entire skull as well as in the hands and feet, in addition to thickening of the site. which of the following conditions is mr. smith suffering from

acromegaly

the functional unit of the kidney is the

nephron

which of the following types of gloves can be decontaminated and reused if they show no signs of deterioration after use

utility

the latin term ‘res ipsa loquitur’ means the thing speaks for itself. what is this in reference to

negligence

dr. jones and dr. brown decided to share a practice. together, they share patients, expenses, profits, and assets. which type of medical practice is this

partnership

a provider withdraws from the care of a patient without reasonable notice of discharge. this is considered

abandonment

which agency regulates the controlled substances act

DEA

defamation though spoken statements is known as

slander

an optional health benefits program offered to person’s signing up for social security benefits is

medicare part B

which of the following is not true regarding HIPAA laws

few boundaries are set on the use and release of health records

PHI stands for

protected health information

when a medical assistant witnesses a patient signature, what information is being verified

the patients identity and the patient’s signature

the privacy rule gives patients the right to

access their medical record

a patient has an oral temperature of 104 degrees Fahrenheit. the medical term for this is

pyrexia

a routine hand wash procedure uses plain soap to remove soil and transient bacteria. hand antisepsis requires the use of

antimicrobial soap

you can contract ____ when coming in direct contact with body fluids, sexual contact, or sharing needles

HIV

important information a patient should know about immunization would be that

they are prophylactics against deadly disease

which of the following is correct regarding contact transmissions

it involves contaminated instruments, needles, or contaminated hands that are not washed

what organs are considered accessory organs of digestion

liver and gallbladder

a patient weight 83.92kg. how many pounds does he weight

185 lbs

while taking a patient’s medical history for active tuberculosis, what type of PPE is required

mask

most exposures to HIV in healthcare settings are the result of

accidental needlesticks

which type of unprofessional conduct could result in a revocation of a physician’s license

inappropriate patient contact

a tympanic temperature means the body temperature is measured

in the ear

a pulse site used to measure blood pressure is

brachial

which family member would not be included in the family medical history

cousins

many medical facilities go through a process of accreditation. why would this process be important to both a facility and for the patient’s served

helps the community know that the facility has met or even exceeded standards

the person specifically trained to process and evaluate tissue samples, such as biopsies is a

histologist

a round, raised skin lesion with itching that is a positive sign of reaction to allergy testing is a

wheal

the patient information sheet contains

patient’s personal and insurance information

In which form are you likely to see a diagnosis code, a procedural code and a charge?

a reconciliation form

A patient arrives at the urgent care complaining of nausea. As you begin to assess her, she vomits bright, red blood. What PPE would be most appropriate in the circumstances?

Gloves, face shield and gown

Coordination of benefits means that:

Services are coordinated between the primary and secondary patient insurances

Which of the following terms describes the act of listening for sounds made by internal organs to aid in the diagnosis of certain disorders?

Auscultation

When a blood pressure cuff is deflated, the first tapping sound is the       pressure.

systolic

The body organ targeted by HBV is the: 

liver

The hormone that triggers the body’s reaction in fight or flight is called:

epinephrine

Which mode of infection transmission occurs from touching contaminated linens?

vehicle contact

Which of the following is the most common means of transmitting pathogens?

touching

When a patient fails to show for their appointment, the event must be:

documented in the patient’s chart

Notifiable infections must be reported to: 

center for disease control

A quantitative test is one that:

test for the presence and amount of substance in a sample

The interval between exposure to infection and the appearance of the first symptom is called: 

incubation period

Complete destruction of all forms of microbial life:

sterilization

How long has the pain been going on and on a scale of 1-10, with 10 being the worst pain of your life, how would you describe the pain?” This is an example of:

an open ended question

Scheduling structure where no appointment is needed and patient’s are seen in the order of arrival is called:

open hour scheduling

When looking at the imprinted numbers on a check, the second number is the:

account number

The invoice for the monthly rent of the building where the medical office is located, is typically handled by which department?

accounts payable

The equipment that separates liquids into their different parts is a/an:

centrifuge

A follow-up note from a previous visit is a:

progress note

A baby’s pulse and respiration rate are:

faster than an adults

When a body has had adequate rest and no food for at least 12 hours, it is said to be in:

basal state

What organ’s main function is to eliminate excess water and waste products from the body?

kidneys

A murmur is an abnormal sound that may indicate:

valvular heart disease

The physician prescribed penicillin for a patient with a known allergy, and the patient died as a result of this action. What type of negligence is this?

malpractice

The number of the vertebrae within the thoracic region is:

12

Which of the following blood pressure readings would be considered Stage 1 Hypertension?

148/96

Which of the following refers to the process of determining how long a patient balance has been outstanding?

account aging

What is the function of the large intestine (aka colon)?

absorb water

Patient appointments are scheduled together by the type in what scheduling method?

cluster scheduling

A 24 hour specimen would be an example of a         .

timed specimen

Ethics is:

a structured examination of how we should behave

SOAP is acronym that stands for:

subjective, objective, assessment and plan

The ability to identify with someone else’s feelings is called:

empathy

What is another name for the duty to meet reasonable expectations of our patients?

benefience

the hormone tested for in pregnancy test is

HCG

a fluctuating fever that returns to or below baseline than increase again is

intermittent

All gestures do not mean the same thing to all cultures. What gesture would be considered acceptable by most people?

warm smile

What choice is a typical educational topic for elderly patients to prevent disease?

annual flu and pneumonia vaccination information

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

Entrance ramps, widened restrooms and Braille signs are just a few of the requirements of this act.

american with disabilities act (ADA)

The main purpose of PPE is to:

provide the employee a barrier against infection

Hypotension is defined as:

systolic pressure below 90 and diastolic pressure below 60

In which stage of infection would a patient be presenting with a complaint of malaise?

prodromal

A patient has a possible corneal abrasion and needs a referral. Which specialty is a physician that deals with eye injury and disease?

ophthalmologist

There are many diseases that are harmful and even fatal to children. Which condition below is most closely associated with the mortality of children?

meningitis

An order issued by the court to obtain evidence is called a/an:

subpoena

Which of the following cannot be handled by the medical assistant?

patient requesting emergency medical care

When a patient presents with a temperature of 100 degrees fahrenheit, this would be classified as:

low grade fever

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?

speculum

Any time an employee in a medical office is injured, a/an         must be completed as soon as possible.

incident report

Which of these laws protects you from exposure to bloodborne pathogens and other body fluids in the workplace?

occupational safety and health act

In which of the following situations is it permissible to release information from a patient’s records?

when a court requests it by means of a subpoena