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AMT Registered Medical Assistant Practice Exam 2026
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The largest bone of the body is the
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femur
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An example of a "ball and socket" joint is the
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hip
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Muscles are attached to bones by
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tendons
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When a muscle contracts it becomes
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shorter and thicker
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Growth hormone is produced in the
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pituitary
The function of insulin is to
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assist glucose into the cells
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the cavity within the kidney that collects urine is the
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renal pelvis
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the kidneys are located behind the
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peritoneum
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the site of fertilization is usually the
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fallopian tube
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sperm and egg cell maturity begin at
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puberty
during swallowing, the larynx is covered by the
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epioglottis
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the part of the pharynx that is a passageway for air only is the
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nasopharynx
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the left ventricle of the heart sends blood out through which artery?
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aorta
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the outermost of the pericardial membranes is the
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fibrous pericardium the protein in epidermal cells that makes the skin relatively waterproof is - keratin
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the outer layer of the skin is the
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epidermis
the receptors for hearing and equilibrium are located in the
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inner ear
the thin membrane that lines the eyelids and covers the white of the eye is the - conjunctiva the abnormal lateral curvature of the spine that is often congential in orgin is - scoliosis
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a type of bone fracture producing many bone fragments is a
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communited fracture
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an abnormal scar formation is
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keloid
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bilirubin specimes require what special preparation?
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protecting from light a genetic disorder characterized by the inability of the blood to clot properly is
hemophilia
the suffix meaning "inflammation" is
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itis
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encephalopathy is defined as any dysfunction of the
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brain
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the medical term for inflammation of the liver is
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hepatitis
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the term myotomy means incision into
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a muscle
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what vitamin is a water-soluble vitamin?
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C
the abbreviation QID means
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four times a day
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the abbreviation for "prescription" is
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Rx
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a blood test is usually required by a
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pts consent
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HIPPA requires covered entities to submit medicare claims through
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electronic data exchange
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the law requires that what should be reported to the appropriate authorities? -
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suspected child abuse the purpose of HIPPA security standards is to set national standards for safeguarding
positioning or sitting behind a desk communicates the message of
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authority the term "total permanent impairment" means that the pt is unable to perform - previous occupational duties
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using the "rule out" diagnoses is an insurance
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claim processing error
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a "non-duplication of benefits" is also called
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coordination of benefits claims of medicaid pts enrolled in a managed care plan are paid according to what
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fee schedule?
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capitated the policy describing a period of non-coverage for conditions diagnosed prior to
issuance of an insurance benefit plan is called
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pre-exisiting conditions waiver
medicare pts treated by a non-participating physician are responsible for a - portion of the fee
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medicare part B covers
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prescription medical equipment
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workers compensation insurance provides benefits for
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occupational injuries accepting assignment on a medicare claim means that the physician is compensated
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to
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80% of the approved amount j0540 is an example of a
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code
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HCPCS
when a pt fails to keep an appt the MA should
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document the missed appt the method used to accomodate appts for minor emergencies in the physicians office
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is to
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leave unassigned slots in schedule
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which one of the following represents a successful "trial balance"
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all transactions with end of daily journal
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the petty cash fund may be used for
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small incidental items
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when reconciling a bank accunt the "outstanding checks" are those that have -
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not cleared the bank
what is an acceptable pt check?
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certified
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what entries are recorded in the adjustment column?
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insurance write-offs summaries identifying which pts accounts are 30, 60, 90 and 120 days overdue
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include
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age analysis
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banking fees will appear on a monthly statement in the form of a
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service charge
if the total income for one month is $17,500 and the total expenses for the same month are $15,500, the profit and loss statement would show a net profit of - $2,
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to properly void a check write "VOID" across the fron and
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retain it with canceled checks in order
microorganisms cannot be transmitted by
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asepsis
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according to the standard precautions guidelines, PPE must be worn whenever there is contact with
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blood
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sterilization is the
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destruction of all microbial life
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the most effective method of sterilization is
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autoclaving the autoclave chamber door is slightly opened at the end of the autoclave cycle to
allow the items to dry
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cold sterilization is achieved through the use of
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chemicals
a hemostat is used to
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control bleeding
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forceps are used to
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hold tissue
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when obtaining a pts bp the pts arm should be at the
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level of the heart
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the tympanic thermometer is inserted into the
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ear
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the average pulse for an adult at rest is in the range of
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60-80 beats per min
the angle for a subcutaneous injection is
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45 degrees
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the correct site for an adult IM injection is the
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gluteus medius the physician orders 1 gram of a medication for an injection, on hand is 0.5 grams
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per mL. how many mL will be administered?
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2.0 mL
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a drug that is used to relieve pain is an
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analgesic
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instruments required by the physician for a basic suture set-up include
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needle holder and scissors for minor surgical procedures, non-acceptable skin cleansing agents include - acetone
what is not a physical therapy modality?
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immobilization
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what test identifies the organism associated with a UTI?
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culture and sensitivity
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staphylococci are the primary causative pathogen for
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acne/boils
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a urine pregnancy test checks for the presence of
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HCG
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the "universal donor" has blood type
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O neg
