Medical Assistant
Random medical assistant questions
- 1.
Cell division is called
- A.
Meiosis
- B.
Mitosis
- C.
Blastocyte
- D.
Morula
Correct Answer
B. Mitosis -
- 2.
The word part hist/o means
- A.
Hairy, rough
- B.
Tissue
- C.
Uterus
- D.
Breath
Correct Answer
B. Tissue -
- 3.
Medial means
- A.
Situated farthest from the midline
- B.
The direction toward, or nearer the midline
- C.
The direction toward or nearer the side and away from the midline
Correct Answer
B. The direction toward, or nearer the midline -
- 4.
Patients, when having blood drawn should either be sitting or lying down
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 5.
When more than one policy covers an individual, the policy lanuage provides for
- A.
Coinsurance
- B.
Co-payment
- C.
Exclusions
- D.
Coordination of benifits
Correct Answer
D. Coordination of benifits -
- 6.
Medical assistant programs accredited by the ___________ have within their Standards and Guidelines a new section requirement for sagety and emergency practices. Provider-level CPR and basic first aid are part of these requirements for graduation.
Correct Answer
CAAHEP - 7.
All calls should be answered by the
- A.
1st ring
- B.
2nd ring
- C.
3rd ring
- D.
Fourth ring
Correct Answer
C. 3rd ring -
- 8.
What are the microscopic living creatures capable of reproduction and transission in specific circumstances
- A.
Microorganisms
- B.
Pathogens
- C.
Normal flora
- D.
Infectious agent
Correct Answer
A. Microorganisms -
- 9.
What are the 6 steps in the CHAIN OF INFECTION?
- 10.
If the physician wishes to determine the amount of air present in an organ, which method of examination would he use
- A.
Auscultation
- B.
Mensuration
- C.
Papation
- D.
Percussion
Correct Answer
D. Percussion -
- 11.
Which structure is classified as part of the upper respiratory tract
- A.
Bronchi
- B.
Larynx
- C.
Lung
- D.
Trachea
Correct Answer
B. Larynx -
- 12.
As you are preparing a three year old child to be examined by the physician you note severe bruises on his chest and abdomen. What is the first action that you should take?
- A.
Contact the local child abuse authorities
- B.
Notify the pediatrician immediately
- C.
Ask the parent for an explanation
- D.
Ask the child what happened
Correct Answer
B. Notify the pediatrician immediately -
- 13.
How would you record the results of a Snellen test in which the patient read the 60 line at 20 feet with the right eye?
- A.
60/20 OD
- B.
60/20 OS
- C.
20/60 OD
- D.
20?60 OS
Correct Answer
C. 20/60 OD -
- 14.
If the ECG recording appears as a series of irregularly sized jagged peaks, you should
- A.
Check for nearby electrical appliances
- B.
Use disposable stick on electrodes
- C.
Help the patient relax and stay warm
- D.
Check the cable connections to the electrodes
Correct Answer
C. Help the patient relax and stay warm -
- 15.
Cancerous tumor
- A.
Hematoma
- B.
Neurotomy
- C.
Carcinoma
- D.
Carcinoenic
Correct Answer
C. Carcinoma -
- 16.
Rapidly boiling water is an effective means of
- A.
Disinfection
- B.
Sanitization
- C.
Sterilization
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
A. Disinfection -
- 17.
What is considered the least incasive and most accurate method of taking a patient temperature
- A.
Oral
- B.
Aural
- C.
Rectal
- D.
Axillary
Correct Answer
B. Aural -
- 18.
Which of the following symptoms reported by a patient is most common for a bone fracture
- A.
Discoloration
- B.
Lack of movement
- C.
Pain
- D.
Swelling
Correct Answer
C. Pain -
- 19.
The most approopriate tx for a pt with a recently healed broken leg who needs to resume his normal activities would be
- A.
Acceleration
- B.
Manipulation
- C.
Rehabilitation
- D.
Physical medicine
Correct Answer
C. Rehabilitation -
- 20.
By which age have most children lost their baby fat
- A.
Two
- B.
Five
- C.
Six
- D.
Three
Correct Answer
D. Three -
- 21.
Gastrotomy is
- A.
Gastric resection
- B.
Intestinal incision
- C.
Tumor of the stomach
- D.
Incision of the stomach
Correct Answer
D. Incision of the stomach -
- 22.
The purpose of Varivax vaccine is to provide protection against which of tehh following diseases?
- A.
Chickenpox
- B.
Influenza
- C.
Measles
- D.
Polio
Correct Answer
A. Chickenpox -
- 23.
Hematology is the study of blood cells and coagulation
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 24.
An increase in neutrophils is indicative of a bacterial infection
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 25.
When a provider collects a bone marrow sample in an adult, the site chosen is the iliac crest or the
- A.
Femur
- B.
Sternum
- C.
Tibia
- D.
Scalpula
Correct Answer
A. Femur -
- 26.
When a patient has iron deficiency anemia the erythrocytes will appear
- A.
Hyperchromic
- B.
Hypochromic
- C.
Polychromic
- D.
Bichromic
Correct Answer
B. Hypochromic -
- 27.
The central ion of each heme group is
- A.
Magnesium
- B.
Calcium
- C.
Potassium
- D.
Iron
Correct Answer
D. Iron -
- 28.
Thrombocytes assist with clotting
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 29.
RBC's are the least numerouis of all the body's blood cell components
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 30.
What is the most common method used to draw blood from an adult
- A.
Syringe
- B.
Vacuum tube
- C.
Butterfly
- D.
Intravenous needle
Correct Answer
B. Vacuum tube -
- 31.
What is an Aliquot
- A.
A tube used for insertion into a body cavity
- B.
Device that screw into an evacuated tube holder
- C.
A portion of a specimen that has been taken for storage
- D.
Thickness or stickiness, resistance to flow
Correct Answer
C. A portion of a specimen that has been taken for storage -
- 32.
The destruction of red blood cell membrane
- A.
Leukicytes
- B.
Phlebotomy
- C.
Hemolysis
- D.
Edamatous
Correct Answer
C. Hemolysis -
- 33.
Augumented voltage leads are
- A.
V2 and V6
- B.
Bi polar 2 limb leads that record simultaneously
- C.
Electonic leads that go on the ekg
- D.
Angio converting enzyme inhibitors
Correct Answer
B. Bi polar 2 limb leads that record simultaneously -
- 34.
A specialist
- A.
Knows alot about a little
- B.
Knows a little about alot
- C.
Specializes in everything a MA does
- D.
Is in one lab department only
Correct Answer
A. Knows alot about a little -
- 35.
Fluids make up what percentage of the adult body
- A.
50
- B.
80
- C.
60
- D.
20
Correct Answer
C. 60 -
- 36.
Kidneys are about
- A.
2 inches long and 4 inches wide
- B.
4 inches long and 2 inches wide
- C.
10 inches long and 4 inches wide
- D.
4 inches wide and 10 inches long
Correct Answer
B. 4 inches long and 2 inches wide -
- 37.
What is the organ of mastication.
- A.
The tounge
- B.
The mouth
- C.
The nose
- D.
The ears
Correct Answer
B. The mouth -
- 38.
Was the last question easy
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 39.
The most common type of tort liability is
- A.
Negligence
- B.
Breach of contract
- C.
Breach of confidence
- D.
Fraud
Correct Answer
A. Negligence -
- 40.
Which of the following are ACE inhibitors
- A.
Vasotec
- B.
Quindine
- C.
Lisonopril
- D.
Propanolol
- E.
Both A and C
- F.
Both A and B
Correct Answer
E. Both A and C -
- 41.
Vasoconstrictors are otherwise known as
- A.
Losonopriliums
- B.
Andregenics
- C.
Angio converting enzymes
- D.
Vasotec
Correct Answer
B. Andregenics -
- 42.
Frontal Plane
- A.
Verticle plane that divides the body into front and back parts
- B.
Otherwise known as the coronal plane
- C.
Part of the ventral cavity
- D.
A and B
Correct Answer
D. A and B -
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