Medical Assistant Exam Quiz!

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1.

In a human, urine flows through the urinary system in which order?
- A.
  
  Bladder, urethra, kidney, urethral meatus, ureter
- B.
  
  Bladder, kidney, ureter, urethra, urethral meatus
- C.
  
  Kidney, ureter, bladder, urethra, urethral meatus
- D.
  
  Urethra, bladder, ureter, kidney, urethral meatus
2.

The prefix brady (as in bradycardia) means:
- A.
  
  Fast
- B.
  
  Irregular
- C.
  
  Slow
- D.
  
  Without
3.

Of the following, which would a certified medical assistant typically be able to perform when assisting the physician in the exam room?
- A.
  
  Assist with minor procedures
- B.
  
  Start an IV for therapy
- C.
  
  Administer medications by intravenous route
- D.
  
  All of the above
4.

When washing hands, the three most important factors include:
- A.
  
  Antibacterial soap, length of time spent and hot water
- B.
  
  Friction, soap and warm running water
- C.
  
  Position of the hands, friction and water temperature
- D.
  
  Length of time spent, type of soap, and running water
5.

If a paper medical record needs to be corrected, which of the following would be an acceptable way to make the correction?
- A.
  
  Erase the portion of note that needs to be corrected.
- B.
  
  Draw one line through the portion of the note that needs to be corrected and initial it
- C.
  
  Use white out on the incorrect entry.
- D.
  
  Shred that page of the chart.
6.

Which of the following would EMR refer to?
- A.
  
  Emergency magnetic resonance
- B.
  
  Emergency medical records
- C.
  
  European medical research
- D.
  
  Electronic medical records
7.

Before referring a patient to another facility, a medical assistant should be sure to verify the patient's:
- A.
  
  Address
- B.
  
  Income
- C.
  
  Insurance
- D.
  
  Transportation
8.

A pregnant patient's medical chart states EHR 150 BPM. What does this indicate?
- A.
  
  Electronic Health Record
- B.
  
  Embryonic Hereditary Range
- C.
  
  Embryonic heart rate
- D.
  
  Mother's heart rate
9.

Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs includes which of the following?
- A.
  
  Money
- B.
  
  Direction
- C.
  
  Self-loathing
- D.
  
  Self-esteem
10.

When a medical assistant is able to listen to a speaker's problem and understand the speaker's personal point of view, it is called:
- A.
  
  Nonverbal Communication
- B.
  
  Critical Listening
- C.
  
  Appreciative Listening
- D.
  
  Empathic Listening
11.

A medical procedure cannot be performed on a patient until the doctor obtains __________________.
- A.
  
  Confidentiality
- B.
  
  Informed consent
- C.
  
  Insurance authorization
- D.
  
  Vital statistics
12.

If a clinic charges a patient's insurance for treatments that were not done, it would be considered which of the following?
- A.
  
  Malpractice
- B.
  
  Fraud
- C.
  
  Assault
- D.
  
  Embezzlement
13.

If a patient's bill has been unpaid for more than 90 days, which of the following would call the patient?
- A.
  
  Attorney
- B.
  
  Medical Assistant
- C.
  
  Collection Agency
- D.
  
  Physician
14.

What financial record in a clinic is typically the most active?
- A.
  
  Accounts Payable
- B.
  
  Employee Payroll
- C.
  
  Accounts Receivable
- D.
  
  Malpractice Liability
15.

When checking the identity of a patient, most health care facilities require that the patient present __ forms of identification.
- A.
  
  3
- B.
  
  1
- C.
  
  0
- D.
  
  2
16.

What type of booking or scheduling is used if a medical assistant brings multiple patients into the office at the top of an hour to see their health care professional and they are seen on a first-come, first-served basis?
- A.
  
  Double booking
- B.
  
  Wave scheduling
- C.
  
  Standard procedure
- D.
  
  Time-specific scheduling
17.

Which is the term for an abnormally low white blood cell count?
- A.
  
  Anemia
- B.
  
  Leukemia
- C.
  
  Leukocytosis
- D.
  
  Leukopenia
18.

Which blood type would be considered the "Universal Donor?"
- A.
  
  AB
- B.
  
  O+
- C.
  
  O-
- D.
  
  B-
19.

Of the following, which would be considered the first step in treating a patient with a chemical burn of the skin?
- A.
  
  Wash with soap and water
- B.
  
  Apply an antiseptic ointment
- C.
  
  Apply ice
- D.
  
  Flush area with water
20.

A paramedic informs the medical assistant that a patient has had a cardiac arrest. What does this mean?
- A.
  
  Irregular heartbeat
- B.
  
  Blood flow interference to the heart
- C.
  
  Variation in the rhythm of the heartbeat
- D.
  
  Sudden stoppage of the heartbeat
21.

The pharmaceutical abbreviation "qid" means ____________________.
- A.
  
  Every hour
- B.
  
  Every day
- C.
  
  Four times a day
- D.
  
  Every week
22.

If medication of a patient or resident is indicated as PRN, it is given:
- A.
  
  Once a day
- B.
  
  When necessary
- C.
  
  By mouth only
- D.
  
  To discontinue use
23.

If the physician prescribes a low-fat diet for a patient, which of the following should they be able to eat?
- A.
  
  Whole milk
- B.
  
  Chicken with skin attached
- C.
  
  Cake with icing
- D.
  
  Boneless, skinless chicken breast
24.

Of the following, which would be considered the correct percentage of nutrient intake by the Dietetic Association for a person's protein intake every 24 hours?
- A.
  
  15%
- B.
  
  65%
- C.
  
  25%
- D.
  
  None of the above