AMCA Overview

What is considered a parasitic infection?

Malaria

Aspirin and Acetaminophen are examples of

Analgesics and antipyretics

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

PRN

What department is run by experts in the field of musculoskeletal disorders of the bones, joints, ligaments and tendons?

Rheumatology

MSDS includes

Product manufacturing conditions

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

Place the medication between the lower teeth and cheek

All pathogens are

microbes that can cause disease

Every prescription for a controlled substance requires the physician's signature and a

DEA number

When using a No. 10 envelope, where should the address be placed?

14 lines from the top and 2 inches from the left edge of the envelope

What drug prevents the action of another drug or chemical?

Antagonist

Co-insurance is calculated based on

A fixed charge for each visit

Muscle that acts on the knee joint exhibits two actions which are

Flexion and Extension

A structure that is composed of two or more tissues would be a(n) \________.

Organ

Cellular respiration is a function of the

Mitochondria

The smallest structural unit of the nervous system is

Neuron

A patient came in the doctor's office with chest pain and shortness of breath. What position is the best to help him breathe?

Fowlers

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 hands and feel, in addition to thickening of the skin. Which of the following conditions is Mr. Smith suffering from?

Acromegaly

The functional unit of the kidney is

Nephron

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

Utility

There are two types of civil actions against healthcare providers for injuries resulting from healthcare.

Lack of informed consent and violation of standard of care

Dr. Jones and Dr. Brown decide to share a practice together, they share patients, expenses, profit, and assets. which type of medical practice is this?

Partnership

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

Abandonment

Which agency regulates the Controlled Substances Act?

DEA

Defamation through spoken statements is known as

slander

insulin syringes are calibrated in

units

Which of the following is not true regarding HIPAA laws?

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

PHI stands for

Protected Health Information

Which situation would a medical assistant's witness signature be required?

On an informed consent document

The Privacy Rules gives patients the right to

Access their medical records

A patient has an oral temperature of 100.8F. The medical terms 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 soaps

Which of the following precautions require special air handling and ventilation?

Airborne precautions

Which of the following is correct regarding contact transmissions?

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

Important information a patient should know about immunizations would be that

They are prophylactics against deadly diseases

What is the process used to wash and remove blood and tissue from medical instruments called?

Sanitation

A patient weighs 83.92 kilograms. How many pounds does he weigh?

185 lb

While taking a patient's medical history for active tuberculosis, what type of PPE is required?

A mask

Most exposures to HIV in healthcare settings are the result of

accidental needlesticks

The four classic symptoms of inflammation are

erythema, edema, pain and heat

tympanic temperature

at the eardrum

A pulse site used to measure blood pressure is

brachial

What is the correct way to calculate pulse pressure?

The number found when subtracting systolic from diastolic

BID

twice a day

Which of the following can be performed by a medical assistant?

Intramuscular injection

post prandial

after a meal

A round, raised skin lesion with itching is a positive sign of a reaction to allergic testing is a

Wheal

The patient information sheet contains

The past medical history of the patient

Which of the following is an administration route for a patient who has nausea and vomiting

Rectal

The primary purpose of wearing gloves during phlebotomy procedures is to protect the

phlebotomist from exposure to the patient's blood

What is the best place to check the pulse of an adult who is unconscious and not breathing?

At the carotid artery at the neck

the act of listening to sounds within the body

auscultation

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

systolic pressure

The body organ targeted by HPV is

liver

What part of the brain is responsible for temperature regulation?

hypothalamus

Which mode of transmission occurs from touching contaminated linens?

direct contact

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

Touching

When a patient fails to show up 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

tests for presence and level of substance in sample

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

incubation period

complete destruction of all forms of microbial life

sterilization

A patient is having a seizure. What is the most appropriate step for the medical assistant to take to protect the patient?

Loosen the clothing around the neck

Most specialists are paid by MCOs using which of the following methods?

Copayment

Which of the following is classified as abnormally rapid, deep, labored breathing?

Tachypnea

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

Accounts payable

Which drug enhances the effect of another drug?

Synergic

When using a ventrogluteal approach to give an intramuscular injection in the buttock area, what is the muscle the injection goes into?

Gluteus maximus

A baby's pulse and respiration is

Faster than adults

When the 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 mumur is an abnormal sound that may indicate

Valvular heart disease

When a person stays in the same position all the time, pressure causes the skin to

Weaken and become necrotic

A patient's weight should be listed on the chart to the nearest

Quarter pound

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

148/96

A normal resting heart rate for an adult is

60-100 bpm

What is the function of the large intestine?

absorb water

The normal volume of urine produced by an adult in 24 -hour period generally does not exceed

2000 ml

A 24 hour specimen would be an example of a

timed specimen

The "Right to Know" law primarily deals with

exposure to pathogens

SOAP is an acronym for

subjective, objective, assessment, plan

The ability to identify with someone's else feelings is called

empathy

Which of the following is known as swimmer's ear?

otitis externa

The hormone tested in pregnancy tests is

HCG

A fluctuating fever that returns to or below the baseline and increases again is

intermittant

A patient is suffering from shortness of breath. What is the color of her skin and nail beds?

Blue

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

annual flu and pneumonia vaccination information

Two employees discussing a patient diagnosis on a hospital elevator with other people present is a violation of

Patient privacy

Husband needs information abut test results for his wife, what should the MA do?

Check the HIPPA form if he is authorized

The main purpose of PPE is to:

Provide the user a barrier against infection

Hypotension is defined as

Systolic pressure below 95mmHg and diastolic pressure below 60mmHg

The acronym used to remember the actions to take when firing a fire extinguisher is

RACE

A patient has a possible corneal abrasion and needs a referral. What doctor should he see?

opthmalogist

The site of a wound and any of its bandages are considered to be which link in the chain of infection

Mode of transmission

A pounding or racing of the heart such that the patient is aware of his heartbeat is a

Palpitation

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

Patient requesting emergency medical assistance

Issues relating to medical advances come under the heading of

Bioethics

What is the name of the instrument used to open the wall of the vagina?

speculum

How do you know if you have achieved adequate ventilation for a patient when doing CPR?

See the rise of the chest

What time is 1800?