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Download AMCA CERTIFICATION TEST -with 100 verified solutions.docx and more Exams Advanced Education in PDF only on Docsity! AMCA CERTIFICATION TEST -with 100% verified solutions 1) Which of the following is considered a parasitic infection? A. Lyme disease B. Rabies C. Ringworm D. Malaria D. Malaria 2) Aspirin and acetaminophen are examples of: A. Analgesics and antipyretics B. Antitussives and decongestants C. Antihistamines and antiemetics D. Antidotes and antibiotics A. Analgesics and antipyretics 3) Demerol 75 mg, IM every 4 hours, as needed for severe pain, is what type of medication order? A. Single B. PRN C. Stat D. Routine B. PRN 4) This unit in the hospital is run by physicians and experts in the field of musculoskeletal disorders of bones, joints, ligaments and tendons, identify this department. A. Rheumatology B. Obstetrics C. Ophthalmology D. Oncology A. Rheumatology 5) MSDS information includes: A. Table of chemical elements B. Product manufacturing conditions C. General and emergency information D. Information on competitor products C. General and emergency information 6) The physician prescribes a buccal medication. The medical assistant should instruct the patient to: A. Place the medication between the lower teeth and cheek B. Chew the medication and swallow it C. Place the medication under the tongue D. Dissolve the medication in water and drink it A. Place the medication between the lower teeth and cheek 7) Which of the following is the best specimen to test for levels of iron in the blood? A. The one collected in a tube that contains sodium citrate B. The one collected in a microcuvette C. The one collected in the tube that contains EDTA D. The one collected in a tube with no additive C. The one collected in the tube that contains EDTA 8) All pathogens are: A. Microorganisms that live in soil B. Microbes that can cause disease C. Communicable microorganisms D. Normal bacteria found on skin B. Microbes that can cause disease C. Neuron 18) A patient came into the doctor's office with chest pain and shortness of breath. which position is the best to help him breathe better? A. Lithotomy B. Prone C. Fowler's D. Supine C. Fowler's 19) The primary function of the nervous system is: A. To protect deep organs B. To cleanse the blood of pathogens C. To detect changes in the internal and external environment and respond appropriately D. To provide body support and levers for muscle action C. To detect changes in the internal and external environment and respond appropriately 20) 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 skin. Which of the following conditions is Mr. Smith suffering from? A. Addison's B. Cushing's C. Acromegaly D. Cretinism C. Acromegaly 21) The functional unit of the kidney is the: A. Nephron B. Ureter C. Urethra D. Bladder A. Nephron We have an expert-written solution to this problem! 22) Which of the following types of gloves can be decontaminated and reused if they show no signs of deterioration after use? A. Disposable B. Utility C. Sterile D. Examination B. Utility 23) After obtaining an ECG tracing, a Medical Assistant would be expected to? A. Check the patient with a pulse oximeter to verify accuracy of the ECG tracing B. Evaluate the patient's medication list for cardiac altering drugs C. Instruct the patient on the tracing results and cardiac prognosis D. Observe the tracing for quality and decide if another tracing may be required D. Observe the tracing for quality and decide if another tracing may be required 24) There are two types of civil actions healthcare providers for injuries resulting from health care, The first one is lack of informed consent and the second one is: A. Violation of standard of care B. Trial and Post trial C. Violation of confidentiality D. Violation of continued care plan A. Violation of standard care 25) Dr. Jones and Dr. Brown decide to share a practice. Together, they share patients, expenses, profits and assets. Which type of medical practice is this? A. Group practice B. Clinic C. Partnership D. Sole proprietorship A. Group practice 26)What is the appropriate test used for heparin therapy? A. POCT B. APPT C. H&H D. SST B. APPT 27) A provider withdraws from the care of a patient without reasonable notice of discharge is considered: A. Abandonment B. Malpractice C. Negligence D. Slander A. Abandonment 28) Which agency regulates the Controlled Substances Act? A. IRS B. DEA C. SWAT D. OSHA B. DEA 29) Defamation through spoken statements is known as: A. Libel B. Sympathy C. Empathy D. Slander C. Gel- based creams after the routine hand wash D. Medicated towels for drying clean hands. B. antimicrobial soap 38) Which of the following precautions require special air handling and ventilation? A. Contact precautions B. Standard precautions C. Airborne precautions D. Droplet precautions C. Airborne precautions 39) Which of the following is correct regarding contact transmissions> A. It involves the transfer of pathogens by food and water. B. It involves contaminated instruments, needles, or contaminated hands that are not washed. C. It involves transmission of pathogens that remain suspended in air for a long period of time. D. It refers to the transfer of pathogens by mosquitoes, flies, and rats B. It involves contaminated instruments, needles, or contaminated hands that are not washed 40) Important information a patient should know about immunizations would be that: A. They are not necessary if quality infection is maintained B. They are prophylactics against deadly diseases C. They are known to cause autism D. They can unintentionally give the recipient a disease B. They are prophylactics against deadly diseases 41) What is the process used to wash and remove blood and tissue from medical instruments called? A. Asepsis B. Sanitization C. Disinfection D. Sterilization B. Sanitation 42) A patient weights 83.92 kg. How many pounds does he weigh? A. 185 lb. B. 210 lb. C. 200 lb. D. 195 lb. A. 185 lb 43) While taking a patient's medical history for active tuberculosis, what type of PPE is required? A. Goggles B. Lab coat C. Gloves D. Mask D. Mask 44) Most exposures to HIV in healthcare settings are the result of: A. Contact with AIDS patients B. Splashes during surgery C. Accidental needle sticks D. Tainted blood transfusions C. Accidental needle sticks 45) The four symptoms of inflammation are erythema, edema, pain, and: A. Irritation B. Vomiting C. Heat D. Headache C. Heat 46) A tympanic temperature means the body temperature is measured: A. Under the armpit B. Under the tongue C. At the eardrum D. In the rectum C. At the eardrum 47) A pulse site used to measure blood pressure is: A. Brachial B. Popliteal C. Radial D. Temporal A. Brachial 48) What is the correct way to calculate pulse pressure? A. The number found when subtracting the diastolic from the systolic B. The sum of the diastolic and the systolic C. The pulse taken at the carotid location D. The pulse taken at the apical location A. The number found when subtracting the diastolic from the systolic B. Light-blue (PT), Lavender (CBC), Grey (FBS) C. Lavender (FBS), Red (CBC), Green (PT) D. Grey (FBS), Lavender (CBC), Light-blue (PT) B. Light-blue (PT), Lavender (CBC), Grey (FBS) 57) The information of blood cells is defined as: A. Hematopoiesis B. Erythropoietin C. Mean corpuscular volume D. Hemoglobinopathy A. Hematopoiesis 58) The primary purpose of wearing gloves during phlebotomy procedures is to protect the: A. Venipuncture site from contamination by the phlebotomist's hands B. Specimen from contamination by the phlebotomist C. Patient from contamination by the phlebotomist D. Phlebotomist from exposure to the patient's blood D. Phlebotomist from exposure to the patients blood 59) While Mr. Dillon's hematocrit is spinning in the centrifuge, you perform an automated hemoglobin test on a sample of his blood and record the value as 15g/dL. You do a quick mental calculation and expect that the hematocrit value will be approximately: A. 5g/dL B. 45% C. 5% D. 45g/dL C. 45% 60) What is the best location to check the pulse of an adult who is unconscious and not breathing? A. At the carotid artery of the neck B. On the chest, directly over the heart C. At the radial artery of the wrist D. At the brachial artery of the arm A. Carotid artery 61) The act of listening for sounds made by internal organs to aid in the diagnosis of certain disorders is called: A. Menstruation B. Percussion C. Auscultation D. Palpation C. Auscultation 62) When a blood pressure cuff is deflated, the first tapping sound is the pressure. A. Pulse B. Systolic C. Mean arterial D. Diastolic B. Systolic 63) The body organ targeted by HBV is the: A. Brain B. Liver C. Heart D. Lungs B. Liver 64) A female patient came into the office for her scheduled routine physical. You are measuring the patient's vital signs. Which part of the brain is responsible for the temperature regulation? A. Hypothalamus B. Thalamus C. Medulla oblongata D. Pons A. Hypothalamus 65) What position should the patient be placed in when performing an ECG? A. Dorsal recumbent B. Supine C. Trendelenburg D. Prone B. Supine 66) Which mode of infection transmission occurs from touching contaminated linens? A. Droplet contact B. Direct contact C. Vehicle contact D. Indirect contact D. Indirect contact 67) Which of the following is the most common means of transmitting pathogens? A. Ingesting food B. Blood transfusions C. Coughing A. Hypertension B. Tachypnea C. Hyperpnea D. Hyperpyrexia B. Tachypnea 76) The invoice for the monthly rent of the building where the medical office is located, is typically handled by which department? A. Compliance B. Human Resources C. Accounts payable D. Accounts receivable C. Accounts payable 77) What drug enhances the effects of another drug? A. Narcotic B. Antagonist C. Trade D. Synergistic D. Synergistic 78) When using a venterogluteal approach to give an intramuscular injection in the buttock area, what is the muscle the medication goes in? A. Gluteus maximus B. Gluteus medius C. Right upper and outer quadrant D. Gluteus minimus B. Gluteus medius 79) A baby's pulse and respirations are: A. The same as adults B. Not significantly different than an adult C. Faster than an adults D. Slower than an adults C. Faster than an adults 80) Which of the patient's limbs serves as an electrical ground? A. Right arm B. Left leg C. Left arm D. Right leg D. Right leg We have an expert-written solution to this problem! 81) Another name for chest leads is: A. Standard B. Precordial C. Limb D. Augmented B. Precordial 82) When the body has had adequate rest and no food for at least 12 hours, it is said to be in: A. Hemostasis B. Basal state C. Homeostasis D. Steady state B. Basal state 83) What organ's main function is to eliminate excess water and waste products from the body? A. Liver B. Intestines C. Gall Bladder D. Kidneys D. Kidneys 84) A murmur is an abnormal sound that may indicate: A. Intestinal obstruction B. Valvular heart disease C. Stroke D. Bronchial asthma B. Valvular heart disease 85) How many electrodes are used as part of a 12-Lead EKG? A. 10 B. 6 C. 12 D. 8 A. 10 86) The amount of blood pumped by the heart per minute is called: A. Ejection fraction B. Cardiac output C. Contractility A. 80 to 120 B. 50 to 75 C. 60 to 100 D. 40 to 60 C. 60-100 95) What is the function of the large intestine (aka colon)? A. Absorb water B. Absorb sugar C. Absorb fat D. Absorb vitamins A. Absorb water 96) No anticoagulants are found in which of the following tubes? A. Green-topped B. Yellow-topped C. Lavender-topped D. Red-topped D. Red-topped 97) Without a clot activator, whole blood typically clots in minutes. A. 60 to 20 B. 1 to 2 C. 30 to 60 D. 5 to 10 C. 30-60 98) Thixotropic gel, found in the SST red gray marbled- topped Vacutainer tube: A. Is more dense than red blood cells and less dense than white blood cells B. Is more dense than red blood cells and less dense than serum C. Is less dense than red blood cells but more dense than serum D. Has the same density as red blood cells C. is less dense than red blood cells but more dense than serum 99) Which of the following procedures is appropriate for preparing blood and other potentially infectious materials for transport? A. Freezing the materials before transport B. Placing the materials in a leak-proof container during collection C. Decontaminating the hazardous waste container D. Relabeling containers provided for waste B. Placing the materials in a leak-proof container during collection 100) The normal volume of urine produced by an adult in a 24-hour period generally does not exceed: A. 2000 L B. 2000 mL C. 400 mL D. 750 ml