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Studied by 4 peopleOfficial CMA
Question 1
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The abbreviation for three times a day:
Correct!
t.i.d.
t.m.m.
t.m.d.
t.t.d
Question 2
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Under what program may retired military or their dependents or active military personnel receive care?
workers compensation
HIC
Medicare
Correct!
TRICARE
Question 3
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An inflammation of the skin usually causing itching and sometimes accompanied by scaling or blisters is called:
pemphigus
impetigo
keratosis
Correct!
eczema
Question 4
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A patient with a rapid pulse has:
tachypnea
bradycardia
Correct!
tachycardia
bradypnea
Question 5
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An congenital anemia occurring primarily among Black or African Americans which an average of one in ten carry the abnormal gene, is called
trisomy 21
angina
Correct!
sickle cell anemia
ischemia
Question 6
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A condition of excessive intraocular pressure which results in atrophy of the optic nerve is:
amblyopia
strabismus
cataracts
Correct!
glaucoma
Question 7
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The approximate number of bones in the body is
Correct!
206
450
207
90
Question 8
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The abbreviation for every hour is
E.H.
Correct!
Q.H.
EHR
Question 9
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When preparing a patient for a vaginal examination you would position the patient in which position
Correct!
lithotomy
sims
fowlers
prone
Question 10
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A patient who is 68 years old is most likely covered by what type of insurance
HIC
Medicaid
Correct!
Medicare
TRICARE
Question 11
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Occult means:
benign
easily found
mysterious
Correct!
hidden
Question 12
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A listing of specific services rendered and fees charged is a/an
invoice
control sheet
Correct!
itemized statement
day sheet
Question 13
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The small sac attached to the underside of the liver and stores bile is called the
Correct!
gallbladder
pancreas
appendix
kidney
Question 14
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Relapse refers to a:
lessening of symptoms
remission
Correct!
recurrence of symptoms
recovery
Question 15
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The word part meaning white is
sarco
cyto
lyte
Correct!
leuko
Question 16
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One who studies disease is a:
Correct!
pathologist
patio
pathology
pathos
Question 17
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Atriomegaly refers to
incision into the chest wall
an injury to the atrium of the heart
Correct!
enlargement of the atria of the heart
underdevelopment of the atrium
Question 18
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The medical assistant may give an injection
only if the medical assistant knows exactly what the medication is given for
Correct!
only on the orders of the physician
if the pt. ask him/her to
if told to do so by the office nurse
Question 19
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Persons incapable of forming melanin are called
pale faced
leukoderma
Correct!
albino
caucasion
Question 20
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The longest bone in the body is the
humerus
tibia
fibula
Correct!
femur
Question 21
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The smallest blood vessel is the
venule
vena cava
pulmonary vein
Correct!
capillary
Question 22
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A metabolic bone disorder affecting primarily postmenopausal women and is characterized by the loss of calcium and phosphate from the bone
Correct!
osteoporosis
kyphosis
scoliosis
sprain
Question 23
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Normal oral temperature is 98.6°F. The equivalent in Celsius temperature is
Correct!
37.0°C
39.0°C
36.0°C
37.5°C
Question 24
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If a patient begins to faint during a venipuncture procedure you should:
go ask the doctor to come help the patient
tell the patient to relax because it is important that you complete the procedure
Correct Answer
have the patient put her head between her knees and hold smelling salts under her nose
You Answered
none of these choices
Question 25
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When focusing the microscope, one should always begin with which objective?
400X
Correct!
10X
40X
100X
Question 26
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Incorrect information given that may injure or hurt the reputation of another is called: 1. breach of contract, 2. battery, 3. tort, 4. slander
1,2,3
Correct!
4
1,3
2,4
Question 27
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A seizure disorder affecting 1-2 percent of the population and is associated with electrical impulses from the neurons of the brain is
meningitis
bell's palsy
Correct!
epilepsy
encephalitis
Question 28
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Persons who are unable to pay for medical care or who have dependent children may apply for:
Medicare
TRICARE
Disability
Correct!
Medicaid
Question 29
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The opposite of superficial is
Correct!
deep
efferent
distal
proximal
Question 30
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When applying a cast, the plaster
Correct!
is applied over the stockinette
may be applied before the swelling has gone down
applied directly over the skin
may be applied over an open wound
Question 31
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What is the medical term for inflammation of the cerebellum?
duritis
meningitis
Correct!
cerebellitis
encephalitis
Question 32
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Of the following who can not legally act an agent for another patient?
the parent of a child
a guardian
Correct!
a minor for their younger sister
all the choices
Question 33
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Variation in the shape of the red cells would be indicated as
anastomosis
Correct!
poikilocytosis
poikotosis
anisocytosis
Question 34
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Another name for myocardial infarction is:
ventricular fibrillation
Correct!
heart attack
aortic aneurysm
ischemia
Question 35
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How often is a physician's narcotic license renewed?
You Answered
every three years
Correct Answer
every year / annually
Every 5 years
every 6 months
Question 36
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Incision into the chest wall is referred to as
Correct!
thoracotomy
thorax
thoracic
thoracostomy
Question 37
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AN insurance contract written for a company for it's employees is called
free coverage
benefit coverage
individual coverage
Correct!
group coverage
Question 38
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Good sources of vitamin C are
bread and cereals
Correct!
citrus fruits
meats
milk and milk products
Question 39
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An unacceptable procedure for a fainting victim is
loosen tight clothing
leave the victim lying down
examine the victim for injuries
Correct!
pour water over the victims face
Question 40
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The abbreviation for every two hours is
EE2H
Correct!
Q2H
QTH
E2h
Question 41
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In order to inflate a blood pressure cuff the valve is turned
counter clockwise
Correct!
clockwise
not turned
none of these choice
Question 42
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A condition characterized by frequent liquid/loose stools
colitis
flatus
Correct!
diarrhea
constipation
Question 43
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Drug agents that neutralize the hydrochloric acid in the stomach are called
Correct!
antacid
tranquilizers
alcohol
analgesics
Question 44
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A goiter
is essential for life, secretes steroids
is the result of hypoparathyroidism
Correct!
is a visible swelling of the thyroid gland
controls the level of calcium
Question 45
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When venipuncture is performed using a lavender top vacutainer tube, the sample
C.) does not clot because an anticoagulant has been mixed with the whole blood
B.) is allowed to clot, and after centrifuge
Correct Answer
a and c
You Answered
A.) is commonly used for hematology testing
Question 46
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During an eye examination using Snellen's eye chart, the patient:
Correct!
keep both eyes open, but cover one eye
close one eye
keep both eyes open
hold one eye closed by pressing one hand against it
Question 47
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Hemostats are a type of
applicator
probe
Correct!
forceps
scope
Question 48
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A z-tract injection is an _________ injection given in the gluteal muscle of the buttocks.
Correct!
intramuscular
sucutaneous
intravenously
intradermal
Question 49
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The master gland of the human body is called
adrenal gland
Correct!
pituitary gland
exocrine gland
thyroid gland
Question 50
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High blood pressure is referred to as
hypotension
Correct!
hypertension
hyperthyroidism
hyperthermia
Question 51
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An instrument to view the inside of the nose is a
rinoscope
riascope
Correct!
rhinoscope
rhinoscopy
Question 52
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For the first 2 months the unborn child is referred to as a/an
Correct!
embryo
neonate
fetus
ovum
Question 53
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Osteo means:
cartilage
knee
Correct!
bone
joint
Question 54
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Facial bones that compose the massive upper jawbones are called
lacrimal
Correct!
maxillary
mandibular
vomer
Question 55
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Medicare pays:
on assignment only
90 percent
Correct!
80 percent
100 percent
Question 56
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What is the latest date an employer may give the employee the W2 form?
Correct!
January 31st
none of the choices
bi-weekly
April 15th
Question 57
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Under the Controlled Substances Act how many schedules are there?
Correct!
5
2
4
3
Question 58
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United States healthcare system relies heavily on
TRICARE
workers compensation
preferred provider organizations (PPO)
Correct!
private health insurance
Question 59
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A mild hypnotic drug that is relaxing but doesn't necessarily produce sleep is called
stimulant
purgative
Correct!
sedative
narcotic
Question 60
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The suffix meaning plastic repair is
opexy
ocentesis
orrhaphy
Correct!
oplasty
Question 61
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A critical illness resulting in the sudden cessation of kidney function is known as
polycystic kidney disease
Correct!
renal failure
pyelonephritis
spastic colon
Question 62
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Conducting away is referred to as:
efference
none of these choices
afferent
Correct!
efferent
Question 63
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Facial bones that compose the lower jaw are referred to as
lacrimal
maxilla
Correct!
mandible
vomer
Question 64
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The medical term for a nose bleed is
hemoptysis
exudate
Correct!
epistaxis
hematemesis
Question 65
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The purpose of aging accounts receivable is:
Correct!
is used to identify past due accounts for collection
is for the trial balance
is to list payments and charges for a given date
none of the choices
Question 66
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Intradermal injections are usually given for
Correct!
allergy testing
none of the choices
for skin problems
when medication irritates muscle tissue
Question 67
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When one encounters a baffling term you should:
baff·ling
/ˈbaf(ə)liNG/
adjective
impossible to understand; perplexing.
ask a co-worker
write it down several times
try to pronounce it
Correct!
consult a dictionary
Question 68
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The most common positions for the chest x-ray are
lateral
PA and AP
Correct!
PA and lateral
lateral and oblique
Question 69
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A governmental agency having the legal responsibility for enforcing proper drug manufacture and clinical use is called
Correct!
Food and Drug Adminsitration
The Department of Health
National Drug Abuse Administration
National Formulary
Question 70
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The outer most cellular layer of skin is called the
Correct!
epidermis
corium
subcutaneous
intradermal
Question 71
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Prognosis refers to
complete knowledge
Correct!
prediction of outcomes
after knowledge
before woman
Question 72
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A gradually developing cloudiness of the lens, occurring most frequently in persons over 70 years of age is
Correct!
cataracts
glaucoma
pink eye
blepharitis
Question 73
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Which of the following may precipitate individual attacks of asthma?
volatile irritants from organic solvents
inhalation of cold air
Correct!
all of the choices
exposure to mists and dusts in industrial plants
Question 74
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The most common combining form is
Correct!
O
E
U
A
Question 75
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An inflamed condition of the tendon and tendon muscles
torticollis
Correct!
tendonitis
strain
sprain
Question 76
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A patient in the prone position is lying:
on the right side
on the left side
Correct!
face down
flat on their back with palms face up
Question 77
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The three main groups of carbohydrates are
sucrose, cellulose, and glycogen
Correct!
monosaccharides, disaccharides, and polysaccharides
fats, proteins and minerals
glucose, fructose, and galactose
Question 78
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A substance provided by the stomach, necessary for the digestion of food is called
glucose
Correct!
hydrochloric acid
glycogen
insulin
Question 79
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A chronic disease of insulin deficiency or resistance
cretinism
cushings syndrome
insulin transfusion
Correct!
diabetes mellitus
Question 80
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Serum:
can be used for all chemistry tests
none of the above
Correct!
is the clear liquid that can be separated from clotted blood
can be used for most hematology tests
Question 81
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The branch of medicine which uses radionuclides in the diagnosis and treatment of disease is
computerized
occupational
manipulative
Correct!
nuclear
Question 82
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An inflammation of the meninges of the brain and spinal cord due usually to a bacterial infection from the ears, sinuses, lungs, or a brain abscess:
multiple sclerosis
encephalitis
herpes zoster
Correct!
meningitis
Question 83
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This bone forms the forehead and bony sockets which contain the eyes:
Correct!
frontal
parietal
mandible
temporal
Question 84
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Fats are sometimes called
Correct!
lipids
lacteals
lactose
lipoproteins
Question 85
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A counting chamber utilized in manual microscopic methods is called a
hyamestometer
hemacounter
Correct!
hemactyometer
centraometer
Question 86
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The combining form for woman is
geno
gyino
hetero
Correct!
gyneco
Question 87
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The substance used to prevent x-ray exposure is:
Correct!
lead
barium
copper
aluminum
Question 88
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The word part megalo means
small
below
Correct!
large
above
Question 89
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To establish eligibility for the Medicaid patient you must check their
current ID
Correct!
all of the choices
social security number
policy number
Question 90
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A prefix is the _________________ of a word.
ending
Correct!
beginning
meaning
root
Question 91
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The collar bone, a slender bone, one on each side of the body connecting the breastbone to each shoulder is called
acromion
scapula
Correct!
clavicle
none of these options
Question 92
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A patient in the supine position is
lying facedown
lying on the left side
lying on the right side
Correct!
lying flat on their back with palms face up
Question 93
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Which of the following are characteristics of infantile eczema?
You Answered
usually appears in the first year of life
Correct Answer
associated with red raised, pruritic, scaling areas on cheeks, scalp, and diaper area
in all cases it resolves permanently by 3 years of age
is associated with a great increase in sebaceous activity producing an excessively oily skin
Question 94
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A tray for pelvic examination normally includes
Correct!
lubricant, glove, and a vaginal speculum
otoscope, glove, lubricant
vaginal speculum, glove, hemostat forceps
glove, lubricant, vaginal speculum, tenaculum
Question 95
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The best way to check a patient's respiratory rate is by
place your hand on the patients chest
having someone distract the patient
telling the patient you are taking their pulse
Correct!
watching the patient's chest rise and fall while appearing to take the pulse
Question 96
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An agent given to counteract an unwanted effect of a drug is called
antibiotic
antacid
remedy
Correct!
antidote
Question 97
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A subdivision of the brain that consists of the medulla, pons, and mid-brain, located between the spinal cord and the cerebrum is called the
spinal cord
Correct!
brainstem
cortex
brainspan
Question 98
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The application of water in the treatment of disease is referred to as:
aquatherpay
Correct!
hydrotherapy
diathermy
ultrasound
Question 99
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Which of the following groups sponsor TRICARE formerly known as CHAMPUS
Correct!
U.S. Military
Equitable Life
Blue Shield/Blue Cross Shield
Accidental Life
Question 100
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A technique that employs high frequency inaudible sound waves which bounce off of the body tissues and then recorded, is called
nuclear medicine
Correct!
sonogram or echogram
thermography
xeroradiograhy
Question 1
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Size of the needle is expressed by:
units
percent
cubic centimeter
Correct!
gauge numbers
Question 2
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A Papanicolaou smear is used to:
detect abnormal menses
Correct!
detect cervical cancer
determine pregnancy
determine fertility
Question 3
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The word part nephr/o means
liver
glomerulus
Correct!
kidney
spleen
Question 4
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What kind of insurance provides medical care for job related accident or illness?
Medicaid
Medicare
Correct!
Worker's compensation
Blue Cross / Blue Shield
Question 5
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The word part (peri-) means:
Correct!
around
surface
inside
pair
Question 6
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A patient calls the office and states they have received a blunt injury to the eye. You should advise them to:
do nothing unless the eyes is swollen
rub the eye to make sure there is nothing inside it
apply heat
Correct!
come in as soon as possible to have the eye checked
Question 7
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When performing a routine phlebotomy, the most common gauge needle is
22
18
Correct!
20 or 21
25 or 26
Question 8
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The act of giving birth is called:
puberty
ovulation
Correct!
parturition
menstruation
Question 9
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Palpation is done by
looking at the area
listening with a stethoscope
Correct!
feeling with part of the hand
using a precussion hammer
Question 10
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What is a chronic inflammatory disease that attacks joints and surrounding tissues, and is an intermittent disease with periods of remission?
dysplagia
Correct!
rheumatoid arthritis
dislocation
bursitis
Question 11
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The term (self) refers to
endo
ana
iatro
Correct!
auto
Question 12
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If a carotid pulse is taken, it is taken at the:
Correct!
neck
wrist
back of the knee
elbow
Question 13
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A simple sugar to which all forms of carbohydrates are ultimately converted is:
galactose
maltrose
sucrose
Correct!
glucose
Question 14
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The word indicating the date medical insurance coverage begins is:
excusionary
Correct!
effective date
carrier
lapse
Question 15
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Insulin is secreted directly into the bloodstream by what organ?
liver
colon
gallbladder
Correct!
pancreas
Question 16
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An injection given at a 45∘ degree angle is an:
intramuscular
Correct!
subctaneous
intravenous
intradermal
Question 17
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If poor records are kept and a physician fails to report all of his income or deductions correctly to the IRS, he us open to a charge of:
Correct!
fraud
suspicion
negligence
dishonesty
Question 18
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Metastasis refers to:
form of sarcoma
form of carcinoma
benign tumor
Correct!
a growth of cancer cells from one tissue to another
Question 19
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A tumor that is non-progressive and not life threatening is considered:
sarcoma
Correct!
benign
malignant
none of the choices
Question 20
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The patient's financial account is referred to as:
Correct!
ledger
charge slip
income slip
monthly statement
Question 21
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For a patient to be entitled to "paid in full" benefits under the Blue Shield program, their physician must be:
Correct!
a participating physician/provider
listed by the social security administration
specialist
associate with multi-specialty clinics
Question 22
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The nerve to be concerned with when giving an injection into the buttocks is:
femoral
brachial
sacral
Correct!
sciatic
Question 23
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Which of the following needles has the widest lumen?
Correct!
#19 gauge
#21 gauge
#26 gauge
#22 gauge
Question 24
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The vitamin that is necessary for the proper clotting of the blood is
vitamin A
Correct!
vitamin K
Vitamin B
vitamin C
Question 25
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Hepatitis is the inflammation of the
spleen
Correct!
liver
pancreas
kidney
Question 26
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The first sound heard when taking the blood pressure is:
diastolic pressure
venous pressure
capillary pressure
Correct!
systolic pressure
Question 27
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The abbreviation for immediately is
IMT
IMM
Rx
Correct!
STAT
Question 28
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When you are asked to take a cervical x-ray, you should take the film of the:
lower back
central vertebrae
thoracic region
Correct!
neck region
Question 29
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The type of physician that would diagnose and treat diseases and malfunctions of the glands of internal secretion is a(n)
gynecologist
gastroenterologist
urologist
Correct!
endocrinologist
Question 30
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Hypertension is also referred to as:
hyperglycemia
low blood pressure
Correct!
high blood pressure
hypertrophy
Question 31
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The abbreviation for teaspoon is:
Correct!
tsp
tpn
tbs
tp
Question 32
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Drugs used to prevent clotting of blood are:
analgesics
Correct!
anticoagulants
tranquilizers
none of these choices
Question 33
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When performing a differential white blood cell count a basophil will be recognized by:
a segmented nucleus, but the granules have no specific choices
large red to bronze staining
none of these choices
Correct!
large blue to purple staining granules
Question 34
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The suffix which means pain is:
olgia
Correct!
algia
ilgia
ectomy
Question 35
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Tiny microscopic projections in the wall of the small intestine, which absorbs nutrients into the blood stream are called:
uvula
rugae
Correct!
villus;villi
pylorus
Question 36
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A.I.D.S. are the initials for:
none of these choices
active immune deficiency sickness
Correct!
acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)
acidity and alkalinity
Question 37
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The universal donor is blood type
Correct!
O
AB
A
B
Question 38
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Ultrasound should not be used for
sprains
Correct!
tumors
muscle strains
none of these choices
Question 39
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In the anatomical position the patient:
Correct!
stands erect with palms turned anterior
lies face down
lies flat on back
lies on the left side
Question 40
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The purpose of applying paste or jelly when running an EKG is to reduce:
Correct!
skin resistance
the chance of shocking the patient
the chance of shorting the machine
the chance of shocking the assistant
Question 41
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The pre-determined amount of money paid by the patient before an insurance company pays is:
coordinated benefits
Correct!
deductible
carrier
exclusion
Question 42
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The most important muscle to aid in breathing is:
deltoid
pectoralis major
trapezius
Correct!
diaphragm
Question 43
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The part of the syringe and the needle that may be touched is the:
Correct!
outside of the barrel
the tip of the syringe
the needle shaft
none of these choices
Question 44
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The doctor's office is more concerned with:
You Answered
tort law
Correct Answer
civil and criminal law
civil and military law
civil and international law
Question 45
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During galvanic electrical stimulation the patient:
can also receive hydrotherapy
can be left unattended
can also receive hot pack treatment
Correct!
must be attended at all times
Question 46
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Tissues are composed of
muscles
flesh
organs
Correct!
cells
Question 47
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The word part -itis means
malignant
soft
Correct!
inflammation
condition
Question 48
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When using a microscope with a 10X ocular and the 40X objective in place. The total magnification is:
Correct!
400X
40X
30X
50X
Question 49
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An agent which excites and promotes functional activity is called:
Correct!
stimulant
suppository
sedative
side effect
Question 50
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Galactose is a product of the digestion of:
meat
breads
vegetables
Correct!
milk
Question 51
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Physiology is the:
none of these choices
Correct!
the study of the functions of living organisms
study of physical signs
process of life
Question 52
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Pathology is the:
process of disease
remission of disease
study of paths
Correct!
study of disease
Question 53
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The lithotomy position is used when a patient is having:
Correct!
a vaginal examination
difficulty breathing
a sigmoidoscopy examination
a chest x-ray
Question 54
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The voice box is called the:
Correct!
larynx
pharynx
trachea
throat
Question 55
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When a small sample of tissue is taken from the body and sent to a clinical laboratory to be examined is called:
none of these choices
Correct!
biopsy
operation
examination
Question 56
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Of the following choose the words that are incorrectly spelled: 1. Keloid 2. lisense 3. doctrine 4. Euforia
1,2,3
Correct!
2,4
4
1,3
Question 57
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When performing a finger puncture, the first drop of blood should be:
used for making slides
Correct!
wiped away
used for a red blood cell count
used for filling capillary tubes
Question 58
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When collecting specimens for a white blood cell count, you would use a tube that contained:
Correct!
EDTA as an anticoagulant
substance to enhance coagulation
sterile water
serum
Question 59
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Intercostal refers to:
on top of the ribs
Correct!
between the ribs
under the cartilage
under the ribs
Question 60
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The digestion of fats occurs mainly in the:
Correct!
small intestine
mouth
stomach
large intestine
Question 61
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Liver enlargement is referred to as:
hyperliver
Correct!
hepatomegaly
hopomegaly
hyperhepat
Question 62
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Large amounts of injectable medication, at least 2ml or more are given:
intradermally
subcutaneously
Correct!
intramuscularly
hypodermically
Question 63
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If a patient who has complained of chest pain collapses in the office you should
immediately begin chest compression
Correct!
be sure the patient is breathless and pulseless before administering CPR
check the patient's chart to see what medication they are taking
call an ambulance
Question 64
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The word part phag/o means to
feed
Correct!
eat
breathe
examine
Question 65
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What should be avoided by the medical assistant? 1. giving medical advice 2. arguing with the patient 3. discussing the patient's condition 4. the medical assistant can and should do all of the above
3,4
You Answered
1,2,3,
2,3,4
Correct Answer
4
Question 66
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The pH of a urine is checked to determine
Correct!
acidity and alkalinity
specific gravity
the presence of dissolved substances
the concentration of the sample
Question 67
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A congenital defect consisting of the absence of a vertebral arch of the spinal column is called:
Correct!
spina bifida
tabes dorsalis
paresthesia
hydrocephalus
Question 68
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The first way to communicate courtesy to the telephone caller is to:
Correct!
answer promptly, identify yourself, and ask how you may help them
put them on hold
none of these choices
excuse yourself if you must put the person on hold
Question 69
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A patient bleeding heavily from a wound on the forearm, you should:
apply a tourniquet
Correct!
apply direct pressure
clean the wound so the doctor can suture as soon as possible
elevate the arm
Question 70
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The abbreviation for four times a day is
d.i.g.
Correct!
q.i.d.
qh4
q.d.d.
Question 71
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A suffix is the:
root of a word
meaning of a word
beginning of a word
Correct!
ending of a word
Question 72
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Auscultation is done by using a(n):
speculum
percussion hammer
otoscope
Correct!
stethoscope
Question 73
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The word part which mean joint is:
Correct!
arthro
jointo
costo
carpo
Question 74
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an electrocardiogram is:
an electrical shock to the heart
none of these choices
an audio recording of the heart muscle
Correct!
a device to monitor electrical activity of the heart
Question 75
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Bradycardia refers to:
slow breathing
low blood pressure
Correct!
slow heart beat
fast heart beat
Question 76
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Glucose tolerance test is a test for:
liver function
Correct!
sugar metabolism
kidney function
thyroid function
Question 77
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The abbreviation for blood pressure
BPR
BPP
Correct!
BP
BLP
Question 78
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The most common bacteriology stain is the:
gentian violet stain
Giemsa stain
Correct!
Gram stain
Wright's stain
Question 79
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A mysterious condition which kills apparently healthy infants between the ages of 4 weeks and 7 months is known as:
Correct!
sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)
pneumonia
tuberculosis
apnea
Question 80
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Gram staining is done to determine:
the species of the organism present
Correct!
whether a bacteria is gram positive or gram negative
cervical cancer
all of the choices
Question 81
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An agent which affects blood pressure by increasing the flow of urine and thus reducing the volume of fluid in the body is called
Correct!
diuretic
emetic
antibi
depressant
Question 82
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A fragile organism called gonococcus bacteria causes which of the following?
Correct!
gonorrhea
genital herpes
crabs
PMS
Question 83
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Hot packs are a form of physical therapy that provides:
superficial and deep heat
You Answered
moist heat
Correct Answer
superficial and moist heat
deep heat
Question 84
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A condition indicating that certain elements are lacking in the blood
Correct!
anemia
bulimia
ischemia
angina
Question 85
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One way to prevent patients from forgetting future appointments is: 1. call them the day before their appointment 2. not to book more than two weeks in advance 3. use appointment cards 4. call the patient one hour before the appointment
You Answered
1,3
Correct Answer
1,2,3
4
2,4
Question 86
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The premature termination of a pregnancy before the embryo or fetus is able to exist on its own is referred to as
ablation
aspiration
pap test
Correct!
abortion
Question 87
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The patient is more cooperative if they; 1. bring along a relative 2. have adequate insurance coverage 3. understand medical terminology 4. understand the procedure to be done
Correct!
4
1,2,3
1,3
3,4
Question 88
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The suffix which means discharge or flow is:
o/rrhexis
o/lysis
Correct!
o/rrhea
o/stomy
Question 89
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When a patient must cancel an appointment you should: 1. reprimand the patient 2. express regret 3. refuse to re-book another appointment 4. immediately schedule another appointment
1,3
1,2,3
You Answered
2,4
Correct Answer
4
Question 90
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IPPB (intermittent positive pressure breathing) is used in the treatment of:
pneumonia
emphysema
COPD
Correct!
all of the choices
Question 91
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Neoplasm refers to:
cancer of the kidney
absence of growth
Correct!
new growth
tissue of the kidney
Question 92
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The purpose of aging account receivable:
none of these choices
is for the trial balance
Correct!
is used to identify past due accounts for collection
is to list payments and charges for a given date
Question 93
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When autoclaving instruments, the timing period begins when:
when the instruments are placed inside the autoclave and door is sealed
none of these choices
proper temperature has been reached
Correct!
adequate pressure has built up and the temperature has been reached
Question 94
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The most common place to take a pulse is at the:
carotid artery
popliteal artery
Correct!
radial artery
brachial artery
Question 95
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The muscle walls of the heart are called the:
tricuspid
semilunar
septum
Correct!
myocardium
Question 96
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Hemostatic forceps
Correct!
clamp off small vessels and bleeders
a close lumen in order to allow for the insertion of instruments
is for tearing tissue for biopsy
us used to dilate the cervix
Question 97
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A lipid profile includes testing for:
protein
glucose
Correct!
cholesterol
chloride
Question 98
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Of the following choose the word or words that are incorrectly spelled. 1. Annorexia 2. Oititis, 3. Legder, 4. Metabolism
2,4
4
1,4
Correct!
1,2,3
Question 99
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On a normal EKG tracing, the first wave to show a downward deflection is the
Correct!
Q wave
T wave
R wave
P wave
Question 100
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One complete heart beat, combining the contraction and relaxation phases is known as the:
Correct!
cardiac cycle
electrode cycle
ECG cycle
base line cycle