Medical Assisting Orientation Entrance Exam

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1. 45. Divide: 8,877.9 / 6.25=

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The given division problem is 8,877.9 divided by 6.25. When we divide 8,877.9 by 6.25, we get the quotient as 1,420.464.

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2. 33. Find the sum: 1,265 + 3,465 + 993 + 911 =

Explanation

The correct answer is obtained by adding the given numbers together. The sum of 1,265, 3,465, 993, and 911 is 6,634.

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3. 36. Find the product: 345 x 298 =

Explanation

The product of 345 multiplied by 298 is 102,810.

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4. 34. Find the difference: 989,987 - 232,432 =

Explanation

The difference between 989,987 and 232,432 is calculated by subtracting the smaller number from the larger number. In this case, when we subtract 232,432 from 989,987, we get 757,555.

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5. 32. Find the sum: 9,808 + 3,431 =

Explanation

The correct answer is 13,239 because when you add 9,808 and 3,431 together, you get the sum of 13,239.

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6. 39. If a doctor asked you to administer an injection using milliliters, what unit of measurement is that?

Explanation

Milliliters is a unit of measurement used to measure volume. In this context, administering an injection using milliliters means that the doctor is referring to the volume of the medication that needs to be injected. Volume refers to the amount of space occupied by an object or substance, and milliliters specifically measure small volumes. Therefore, the correct unit of measurement for administering an injection is volume.

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7. 41. Indicate whether the term is used to measure volume, weight or length:Hectometer

Explanation

The term "hectometer" is used to measure distance. It is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to 100 meters.

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8. 44. Multiply. Round to the nearest hundredth: 12.8 x 1.3 =

Explanation

The given problem asks us to multiply 12.8 by 1.3. When we multiply these two numbers, we get a product of 16.64. To round this product to the nearest hundredth, we look at the digit in the thousandth place, which is 4. Since 4 is less than 5, we do not round up. Therefore, the rounded answer is 16.64.

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9. 41. Indicate whether the term is used to measure volume, weight or length:Deciliter

Explanation

The term "deciliter" is used to measure volume. It is a metric unit of measurement equal to one-tenth of a liter.

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10. 40. Your offices new electronic health records system has a glitch. It is listing patient information using kilograms. What unit of measurement is that?

Explanation

The correct answer is A. weight. Kilograms is a unit of measurement used to measure weight. In the context of the glitch in the electronic health records system, it is listing patient information using kilograms, indicating that it is referring to the weight of the patients.

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11. 31. Match the number 5 to it's place value:
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12. 35. Find the difference: 7,342,343 - 56,433 =

Explanation

The correct answer is obtained by subtracting 56,433 from 7,342,343. When subtracting the numbers, we start from the rightmost digit and work our way to the left. Subtracting 3 from 3 gives 0, subtracting 3 from 4 gives 1, subtracting 4 from 2 gives 8, subtracting 5 from 3 gives 8, subtracting 6 from 4 gives 8, and subtracting 5 from 7 gives 2. Therefore, the difference between 7,342,343 and 56,433 is 7,285,910.

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13. 37. Find the product: 25,767 x 900,012 =

Explanation

The product of 25,767 and 900,012 is 23,190,609,204.

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14. 41. Indicate whether the term is used to measure volume, weight or length:Mililiter

Explanation

The term "mililiter" is used to measure volume. It is a unit of measurement in the metric system that is commonly used to measure the volume of liquids or small amounts of substances.

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15. 41. Indicate whether the term is used to measure volume, weight or length:Milimeter

Explanation

The term "millimeter" is used to measure distance. It is a unit of length in the metric system, specifically one thousandth of a meter. It is commonly used to measure small lengths or dimensions, such as the thickness of a sheet of paper or the size of small objects. It is not used to measure weight or volume.

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16. 41. Indicate whether the term is used to measure volume, weight or length:Miligram

Explanation

The term "miligram" is used to measure weight. It is a unit of measurement in the metric system that is equal to one thousandth of a gram.

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17. 24. Being abandoned by our friends is the cause of great sorrow for us.

Explanation

The correct answer is E because it directly states that we feel great sorrow when our friends abandon us. The other options either rearrange the sentence structure or use different wording, which doesn't accurately convey the cause and effect relationship between being abandoned by our friends and feeling great sorrow.

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18. 43. Subtract. Round to the nearest hundredth: 8,774.885 - 784.44 = 

Explanation

The given question asks to subtract 784.44 from 8,774.885 and round the result to the nearest hundredth. When we subtract 784.44 from 8,774.885, we get 7,990.445. Rounding this to the nearest hundredth gives us 7,990.45.

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19. 18. Shipwrecked on a desert island, coconuts and other fruits formed the basis of the sailor's diet. 

Explanation

The word "shipwrecked" is the correct answer because it is the only word in the sentence that is not grammatically incorrect or in need of correction. It is used as an adjective to describe the state of the sailor being stranded on a desert island after a shipwreck. The other words in the sentence are grammatically correct and do not need to be changed.

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20. 15. Television viewers claim that the number of scenes depicting alcohol consumption have increased dramatically over the last decade. 

Explanation

The given sentence is in the present perfect tense, which is used to talk about actions that started in the past and continue into the present. The verb "have increased" is the correct form to use with the subject "the number of scenes." It correctly shows that the increase in the number of scenes depicting alcohol consumption started in the past and is still ongoing. Therefore, option C) "have increased" is the correct answer.

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21. 11. Illiteracy is an enormous problem, it affects millions of people worldwide, and is an impediment to social progress.  

Explanation

The given sentence states that illiteracy is a problem that affects millions of people worldwide and is an impediment to social progress. The word "problem" accurately describes the issue of illiteracy and its negative impact on society. Therefore, option A) problem is the correct answer.

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22. 23. The impostor eluded detection for so long because she conducted herself as though she were a licensed practitioner.

Explanation

The correct answer is A. "as though she were a licensed practitioner." This answer choice is grammatically correct and conveys the idea that the impostor conducted herself in a manner that made others believe she was a licensed practitioner. The use of "were" instead of "was" in this context is appropriate because it indicates a hypothetical or contrary-to-fact condition.

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23. 19. Fifty percent of the people alive today have never made a phone call, but thirty percent still have no electricity connections to their homes. 

Explanation

The given sentence is comparing two percentages - fifty percent of the people alive today who have never made a phone call and thirty percent who still have no electricity connections to their homes. The word "but" is used to contrast these two percentages, indicating that even though fifty percent have never made a phone call, there is still a significant percentage of thirty percent who do not have electricity connections. Therefore, the correct answer is B) but thirty.

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24. 20. The rhododendron, which ornaments so many English gardens, is not native to Europe. 

Explanation

The given sentence is grammatically correct and does not contain any errors.

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25. 13. If you are sure that you are in the right, you would not mind an independent examination of the case. 

Explanation

The correct answer is C) would not. This is because the sentence is in the conditional tense, indicating a hypothetical situation. The phrase "would not" is used to convey that in this hypothetical scenario, the person being referred to would not mind an independent examination of the case.

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26. 29. The best way to encourage innovative thinking is not to promise financial rewards for ideas, but to ensure that the person making the suggestion receives recognition for his contribution.

Explanation

The best way to encourage innovative thinking is not to promise financial rewards for ideas, but to ensure that the person making the suggestion receives recognition for his contribution. This answer choice accurately reflects the original statement and maintains the same meaning. It emphasizes that recognition, rather than financial rewards, is the key factor in encouraging innovative thinking.

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27. 30. It ought to be her with whom you share your secrets, not me.

Explanation

The correct answer is A. "her with whom you share your secrets, not me." This is the correct answer because the pronoun "whom" is used to refer to the object of the verb "share." Since "her" is the object of the verb, it is the correct pronoun to use. Additionally, "me" is the correct pronoun to use after the preposition "not."

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28. 17. The three richest men in America have assets worth more than the combined assets of the sixty poorest countries of the world. 

Explanation

The given sentence is grammatically correct. It states that the three richest men in America have assets worth more than the combined assets of the sixty poorest countries in the world. There are no errors in terms of subject-verb agreement, comparison, or preposition usage.

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29. 12. The company president has taken steps to ensure that she can handle the pressure and anxiety associated with the job, including joining a yoga class and enlisting the support of a network of friends. 

Explanation

The correct answer is D) including. This word is used to show that the president has taken multiple steps to ensure that she can handle the pressure and anxiety associated with the job. The word "including" indicates that joining a yoga class and enlisting the support of a network of friends are just two examples of the steps she has taken.

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30. 22. The temperature dropped suddenly last night, which will mean that the shoots emerging from the soil will be killed by the frost.

Explanation

The correct answer is D because it accurately conveys the cause-and-effect relationship between the sudden drop in temperature and the resulting frost, which will kill the shoots emerging from the soil. The use of "resulting frost" effectively links the cause and effect in a clear and concise manner.

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31. 26. More and more holidaymakers are choosing to fly to remote islands in search of the perfect beach; seeking sand, sun and palm trees, rather than centers of entertainment.

Explanation

The given correct answer is E. "; they seek sand, sun and palm trees, rather than centers of entertainment." This answer is correct because it maintains the parallel structure of the original sentence and correctly uses the semicolon to separate the two independent clauses. Additionally, it accurately conveys the meaning that holidaymakers are choosing to fly to remote islands in search of specific elements such as sand, sun, and palm trees, rather than seeking centers of entertainment.

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32. 27. The government requires that these forms should be submittedbefore the end of the financial year.

Explanation

The correct answer is B. that these forms be submitted. This is because the sentence is in the subjunctive mood, indicating a requirement or demand. In the subjunctive mood, the verb "should" is not necessary. Instead, the verb "be" is used after the word "that." Therefore, the correct form is "that these forms be submitted."

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33. 21. Trying to keep her balance on the icy surface, the last competitor's ski-tip caught the pole and somersaulted into the soft snow.

Explanation

The correct answer is C because it correctly identifies that it was the last competitor who caught the pole with the tip of her ski and somersaulted into the soft snow. The other options either incorrectly place the emphasis on the ski-tip or do not accurately describe the sequence of events.

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34. 16. Employees with less personal problems are likely to be more productive. 

Explanation

This sentence is discussing the correlation between employees' personal problems and their productivity. The word "less" is used to compare the level of personal problems among employees. It suggests that employees with fewer personal problems are more likely to be productive.

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35. 28. After arduous months of fighting, the sight of the white flag being raised generated as much relief on the victor's side than it did on the vanquished.

Explanation

The correct answer is B because it correctly compares the amount of relief experienced by the victors and the vanquished. The phrase "as much relief among the victors as among the vanquished" indicates that both sides felt the same level of relief when they saw the white flag being raised. The other options either use incorrect prepositions or do not properly compare the level of relief between the two sides.

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36. 25. Among the many reasons for his defeat in the election was his arrogant assumption that his constituents were incapable of understanding economic conditions, and his unwarranted attack on his chief opponent.

Explanation

The correct answer is B. were his arrogant assumption that his constituents were incapable of understanding economic conditions. This answer correctly identifies the subject-verb agreement in the sentence. The subject "his arrogant assumption" is singular, so it should be followed by the singular verb "was." Additionally, the adjective "arrogant" should be used in its singular form to agree with the singular noun "assumption."

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37. 14. The union insisted on an increase in their members' starting pay, and threatened to call a strike if the company refused to meet the demand. 

Explanation

The pronoun "their" is used correctly in this sentence to refer to the possessive form of "members." It shows that the increase in starting pay is being demanded for the members of the union.

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38. 42. Add. Round to the nearest hundredth: 584.9 + 784.99 =

Explanation

The given question asks to add the numbers 584.9 and 784.99 and round the result to the nearest hundredth. When we add these two numbers, we get 1369.89. Rounding this to the nearest hundredth gives us the answer 1,369.89.

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39. 38. Find the quotient. Indicate the remainder: 783,343 / 938 =

Explanation

The quotient is the result of dividing the dividend (783,343) by the divisor (938). In this case, the quotient is 835. The remainder is the amount left over after dividing as much as possible. In this case, the remainder is 113.

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45. Divide: 8,877.9 / 6.25=
33. Find the sum: 1,265 + 3,465 + 993 + 911 =
36. Find the product: 345 x 298 =
34. Find the difference: 989,987 - 232,432 =
32. Find the sum: 9,808 + 3,431 =
39. If a doctor asked you to administer an injection using...
41. Indicate whether the term is used to measure volume, weight or...
44. Multiply. Round to the nearest hundredth: 12.8 x 1.3 =
41. Indicate whether the term is used to measure volume, weight or...
40. Your offices new electronic health records system has a glitch. It...
31. Match the number 5 to it's place value:
35. Find the difference: 7,342,343 - 56,433 =
37. Find the product: 25,767 x 900,012 =
41. Indicate whether the term is used to measure volume, weight or...
41. Indicate whether the term is used to measure volume, weight or...
41. Indicate whether the term is used to measure volume, weight or...
24. Being abandoned by our friends is the cause of great sorrow...
43. Subtract. Round to the nearest hundredth: 8,774.885 - 784.44...
18. Shipwrecked on a desert island, coconuts...
15. Television viewers claim that the number of...
11. Illiteracy is an...
23. The impostor eluded detection for so long because she...
19. Fifty percent of the people alive today have never...
20. The rhododendron, which ornaments so...
13. If you are sure that you are in...
29. The best way to encourage innovative thinking is not to...
30. It ought to be her with whom you share your secrets, not...
17. The three richest men in America have assets worth...
12. The company president has taken steps to ensure...
22. The temperature dropped suddenly last night, which will...
26. More and more holidaymakers are choosing to fly to remote...
27. The government requires that these forms should be...
21. Trying to keep her balance on the icy surface, the last...
16. Employees with less personal...
28. After arduous months of fighting, the sight of the white flag...
25. Among the many reasons for his defeat in the...
14. The union insisted on an increase in their...
42. Add. Round to the nearest hundredth: 584.9 + 784.99 =
38. Find the quotient. Indicate the remainder: 783,343 / 938 =
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