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1
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What is the space inside the skull that houses the brain?

A. Nasal cavity.
B. Thoracic cavity.
C. Cranial cavity
D. Orbital cavity.

A

C

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What is a crime punishable by a fine or imprisonment for less than one year, known as?

A. Misdemeanor
B. Felony.
C. Migration
D. Arbitration.

A

A

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What is a professional negligence also called?

A. Malpractice
B. Malfunction
C. Malice
D. Arbitration.

A

A

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Which of the following items is the most important assessive personnel to keep in mind during their daily routine in a medical setting?

A. Burglary
B. Confidentiality
C. Privilege granted to a physician
D. Consent.
E. Answer. B.

A

B. Confidentiality

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In which of the following situation is it permissible to release information from a patient’s record?

A. When an attorney requests it
B. When the patients employer work quests it
C. When the patient’s best friend requests it
D. When a court requests it by means of a subpoena.

A

D

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Which of the following circumstances is it permissible to release information from a patient’s records?

A. When the patient signs a release
B. When the physician calls to request it
C. When the insurance company signs a release
D. When the patient has signed a living will.

A

A

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What cavity contains the heart and lungs among other organs?

A. Orbital
B. Nasal
C. Thoracic
D. Cranial

A

C

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What body cavity is located near the back of the body and is continuously internal opening that includes the cranial and spinal cavities?

A. Posterial dorsal cavity.
B. Abdominal cavity.
C. Transverse plane
D. pelvic cavity.

A

A

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What is the term for scrubbing of instruments with special brushes and detergents to remove blood, mucus, etcetera?

A. Sterilization
B. Disinfection
C. Sanitation
D. Distillation.

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C

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What is the process that involves A soaking or wiping process and inhibits the activities of disease causing organisms?

A. Sanitizing
B. Disinfection
C. Sterilization
D. Treated with antiseptics.

A

B

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What is the process used for supplies that would come in contact with internal body tissues or an open wound involving the use of heat, steam and an autoclave?

A. Sterilization
B. Disinfection
C. Sanitation
D. Surgical asepsis.

A

A. Sterilization

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When measuring a patient’s vital signs, they complain that they have occasional dizziness. What would the symptom be classified as?

A. Familiarity.
B. Social
C. Subjective
D. Objective.

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C. Subjective

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When measuring. A patient’s vital signs. They complain. Their right eye is throbbing. The patient’s right eye is swollen and bruised. What would the symptom be classified as?

A. Objective
B. Subjective
C. Social
D. Familiarity.

A

B. Subjective

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If recording the patients height in centimeters, what is the conversion formula to convert the Conversion formula to convert the measurements to inches?

A. Multiply by 2.5.
B. Add 2.5 to the number.
C. Subtract 2.5 from the number.
D. Divide by 2.5.

A

D

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You are taking the vitals of a patient with pneumonia. The patient coughs near your face. What would you Have done to minimize the risk of contracting the disease.?

A. Ask the patient to look the other way while coughing.
B. Put on goggles before entering the room
C. Sterilizing the examination room
D. Washing your face as soon as the incident occurs

A

Ask the patient to look the other way while coughing.

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Which of the following liquids is used in an autoclave to sterilize instruments and supplies?
A. Tap water
B. Distilled water
C. Sterile water
D. Alcohol.

A

B. Distilled water

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Which of the following is one of the six C’s of charting?

A. Clerical
B. Clients Words
C. Consult
D. Counsel

A

Clients words.

The 6C ‘s of charting includes client’s words, clarity, completeness., conciseness, chronological order and confidentiality

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What suture size? Listed below is the thickest?

A. 0-0.
B. 5-0
C. 7-0
D. 1-0

A

0-0.

Materials come in thickness ranging from sizes 11-0, (smallest) to size seven (largest).

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The patient has a history of cardiovascular disease. Which of the following tests would not be used as a screening procedure?

A. Blood work
B. Chest X-ray
C. Colonoscopy
D. ECG

A

C. Colonoscopy

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Which plane divides the body into right and left portions?

A. Sagittal.
B. Transverse.
C. Lateral
D. Frontal

A

Sagittal.

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What is the term meaning close to the point of Attachment?

A. Distal
B. Proximal
C. Superior
D. Medial.

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b

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What is Professional Negligence also called?

A. Malpractice.
B. Malfunction.
C. Malice.
D. Arbitration.

A

malpractice.

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You were taking vitals of an elderly patient he begins to question you about his medication and possible side effects period what is the best action to take?

A. Listen and advise the patient on what to take.
B. Ignore the patient and pretend to listen.
C. Listen and explain that the Doctor is the best person to have this discussion with.
D. Listen and tell the patient you will call the pharmacy to see if there’s any other options.

A

C. Listen and explain that the Doctor is the best person to have this discussion with.

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In which of the following positions used for examination of the rectum does the patient lie on the left side with the left leg slightly flexed?

A. Sims.
B. Prone.
C. Lithotomy.
D. Dorsal recumbent.

A

SIMS

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Which of the following practices is most important for maintaining medical asepsis?

A. Allowing the exam room to air out after each patient.
B. Wearing gloves and googles during examinations.
C. Washing your hands before and after each patients contact.
D. Making sure your vaccinations are up to date.

A

Answer C.

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A patient’s heart rate is commonly recorded using a Stethoscope. From which of the following pulse point sites?

A. Carotid.
B. Apical.
C. Radial.
D. Temporal.

A

Apical.

The apical pulse, the heartbeat of the apex of the heart can be heard with a stethoscope.

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Which of the following involves A soaking or wiping process that inhibits the activity of disease causing organisms?

A. Sanitizing.
B. Sterilization.
C. Disinfection.
D. Treated with antiseptics.

A

Disinfection.

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Which of the following is not considered a vital sign?

A. Blood pressure
B. Pulse rate.
C. Respiration.
D. WEIGHT.

A

D.

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Which muscle acts to abduct and extend the arm at the shoulder?

A. Bicep
B. Gluteus maximus.
C. Deltoid.
D. Triceps.

A

deltoid.

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The pointing the toes downward is known as.?

A. Abduction.
B. Dorsiflexion
C. Plantar flexion
D. Pronation.

A

C.

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Which heart valve is between the left atrium and the left ventricle?

A. Tricuspid
B. Aortic semi lunar.
C. Right atrial ventricle.
D. Bicuspid

A

D.

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32
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Which of the following areas of the body is the site at which to detect the POPLITEAL pulse?.

A. Knee.
B. Ankle.
C. Forearm.
D. Foot.

A

Knee.

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33
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Which of the following job responsibilities has the highest risk exposure?

A. Drawing blood for a lab analysis.
B. Collecting a urine specimen.
C. Taking a patients vital.
D. Assisting in future removals.

A

Drawing blood for a lab analysis.

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34
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What is the total amount of blood pumped out of the heart in one minute, known as?

A. Systolic pressure
B. Cardiac output
C. The systolic pressure
D. Systemic circulation.

A

cardiac output.

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Which route is involved in administering a drug by placing it under the patient’s tongue and leaving it there until dissolved?

A. BUCCAL ROUTE
B. Sublingual route.
C. Subcutaneous route.
D. Transdermal route.

A

Sublingual.

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36
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Which of the following is a government sponsored health benefit plan?

A. HSA.
B. PHO.
C. SSI.
D. Tricare.

A

Tricare.

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37
Q

Which of the following is a sedative?

A. PHENOTHIAZINE
B. Barbiturate
C. Lithium.
D. Levodopa

A

Barbiturate.

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38
Q

Codeine is an example of what kind of drug?

A. Antidepressant
B. Narcotic ANALGESIC.
C. Sedative
D. ANTIEPILEPTIC.

A

B.

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39
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Which of the following is not a common route for the administration for parenteral medications?

A. Topical
B. Transdermal
C. Oral
D. Injection

A

C

PARENTERAL is any route that is not oral.

40
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What is a prefilled syringe, also known as?

A. Tuberculin syringe.
B. Hypodermic syringe.
C. Insulin syringe.
D. Cartridge.

A

D.

41
Q

Which of the following muscles is commonly used for intramuscular injections in the infant?

A. Deltoid.
B. Internal oblique.
C. External oblique.
D. Vastus LateraLIS

A

D

42
Q

What is the function of hemoglobin?

A. Simulate red bone marrow.
B. Fight off infection.
C. Carry oxygen from the lungs and to carry carbon dioxide from the tissues to the lungs.
D. Help destroy bacteria, toxins and viruses.

A

C.

43
Q

A medication applied in a patch is called.

A. Buccal
B. Transdermal.
C. Topical ointment.
D. Time test.

A

B

44
Q

Which term refers to the control of bleeding?

A. Hemoglobin.
B. Hemostasis.
C. Platelets.
D. Hemocrit.

A

Hemostasis.

This is the process of forming blood clot to stop the leakage of blood.

45
Q

Which of the following is one example of PPE?

A. ID tag.
B. A stethoscope.
C. Scrub shirt.
D. Face shield.

A

Face Shield. Also includes gloves, masks, eye face, shield, gowns.

46
Q

Which of the following is an instrument used to clear a blockage?

A. Scalpel.
B. Retractor.
C. Probe.
D. Syringe.

A

Probe.

Are used to explore wounds and body cavities to locate and clear blockages.

47
Q

In the bookkeeping system, what are the things of value related to the practice called?

A. Debts.
B. Credits.
C. Assets.
D. Liabilities.

A

assets.

48
Q

What is Accounts Receivable?

A. A record of all monies due to the practice.
B. The people the practice owes money to.
C. The amount of money a practice makes each month.
D. Outstanding inventory bills.

A

A.

49
Q

What is a jagged, open wound of the skin called?

A. Incision.
B. Laceration.
C. Puncture.
D. Abrasion.

A

laceration

50
Q

While preparing a patient for an examination, the patient states that she is nauseous. She begins to vomit bright red blood. Which PPE would the most appropriate to wear in this situation?

A. Gown gloves and booties.
B. Goggles, gown, and uniform.
C. Gloves, face, shield, and gown.
D. Face, shield, gown, and booties.

A

C.

51
Q

What are the sterile materials used to cover an incision called?

A. Bandages.
B. Sterile strips.
C. Drapes.
D. Dressings.

A

dressings.

52
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A very busy phlebotomist misidentifies the patient when collecting A specimen for transfusion preparation. The possible misdiagnosis of blood type could cause a patients death. If the Phlebotomists. actions result in an injury, which of the following could the phlebotomist be charged with?

A. Assault.
B. Battery.
C. Fraud.
D. Negligence

A

Negligence.

Negligence charged. When a health care provisioner fails to exercise ordinary care and the patient is injured.

53
Q

Which of the following is a Fibonacci QA procedure?

A. Checking needles for blunt tips and small barbs.
B. Keeping a record of employees paid sick leave.
C. Recording chemistry instrument maintenance.
D. Tracking all the laboratory OSHA violations.

A

A.

QA refers to the overall process guaranteeing quality patient care.

54
Q

Which of the following tests is the most likely use to task for inflammation, infectious disease, and malignant Neoplasms.?

A. Amylase.
B. RBC count.
C. ESR.
D. AST.

A

ESR

55
Q

Which is the unauthorized release of confidential patient information called.?

A. A type of negligence.
B. Failure to do due care.
C. Invasion of privacy.
D. Violation of discovery.

A

Invasion of privacy.

56
Q

Which of the following is the best example of negligence on behalf of a phlebotomist?

A. Failed to report significant changes in a patient’s condition.
B. Forgets to sign out at the nurses station when drawls are complete.
C. Is unable to obtain a specimen from a very combative patient.
D. Myth the vein and has to redirect twice to complete the draw.

A

A.

57
Q

What do most civil actions involve?

A. Legal proceedings between private parties.
B. Offences that can lead to imprisonment.
C. Regulations established by governments.
D. Violent crimes against the state or nation.

A

A.

58
Q

Drawing a patient’s blood without his or her permission may result in being charged with which of the following?

A. Assault and battery.
B. Breach of confidentiality.
C. Malpractice.
D. Negligence.

A

A.

Battery is an action that causes bodily harm to another. Battery may be charged for any unauthorized action touching of a patient.

59
Q

What is a series of components that lead to infection referred to?

A. Chain of infection.
B. Immune response.
C. Infection cycle.
D. Pathogenic series.

A

A

60
Q

Which of the following infectious pathogens is responsible for causing an infection?

A. Agent.
B. Host.
C. Vector.
D. Vehicle.

A

Agent.

The infection cycle begins when the pathogen invades the reservoir host.

61
Q

Which of the following E regularities on an ECG would be considered the most severe?

A. Premature ventricle contraction.
B. Ventricle fibrillation.
C. Atrial fibrillation.
D. Tachycardia

A

B.

This is the most common cause of cardiac arrest.

62
Q

What is the heart’s ability to generate its own electricity impulse, known as?

A. Conductivity.
B. Contractibility.
C. Automaticity.
D. Excitability.

A

C.

This is the ability of the heart to initiate. An electronic impulse without being stimulated by an independent source.

63
Q

Which term refers to protection from infectious disease?

A. Immunity.
B. Antigen.
C. Antibody.
D. Asepsis.

A

immunity.

64
Q

Which type of precautions would be used for a patient who has pulmonary tuberculosis?

A. Airborne.
B. Droplet.
C. Contact.
D. Reverse.

A

airborne.

65
Q

Which is the abbreviation for the virus that causes Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome

A. HAV.
B. HBV
C. HCV
D. HIV

A

HIV.

66
Q

If a person has recovered from a particular virus and has developed antibodies against that virus, that person is said to be what?

A. A carrier.
B. Immune.
C. Infectious.
D. Susceptible.

A

immune

67
Q

Which of the following would appear in the past history Section of a patient’s medical history.

A. Chief complaint.
B. Hospitalization.
C. Insurance carrier.
D. Review systems.

A

hospitalization.

67
Q

Which of the following is an example of a disease requiring droplet isolation?

A. Pertussis.
B. Rubeola
C. Scabies.
D. Varicella.

A

A.

68
Q

A suffix is an element of a word that does what?

A. Establish its basic meaning.
B. Follow the root of the word.
C. Makes pronunciation easier.
D. Proceed to the root of the word.

A

B.

69
Q

What word is used to describe the breakdown of red blood cells?

A. Erythema
B. Erythrocytosis
C. Hemostasis
D. Hemolysis

A

D

70
Q

When applying chest leads, where is the two placed?

A. Midway between V3 and V5.
B. At the 4th ICS left sternal border.
C. At the 5th ICS. Left mid clavicle line.
D. At the 4th ICS. Right sternal border.

A

B.

71
Q

The prefix means outside.

A. Anti-
B. EXO-
C. DYS-
D. Mal-

A

B.

72
Q

Which body organ is primarily affected in a person with pulmonary disease?

A. Brain.
B. Kidney.
C. Lungs.
D. Stomach.

A

Lungs.

73
Q

What is hepatitis?

A. A blood cell disorder.
B. Kidney infection.
C. Liver inflammation.
D. Muscle weakness.

A

Liver inflammation.

Hepatitis is a viral infection of the liver that can lead to cirrhosis or death.

74
Q

What does the lamp obviation PT stand for?

A. Partial thromboplastin.
B. Patient temperature.
C. Prothrombin time.
D. Prenatal therapy.

A

Prothrombin time.

Coagulation studies include PT and PTT.

75
Q

What does the word Root of the term oncologist mean.?

A. Cancer.
B. Tumor.
C. Study of.
D. Without.

A

Tumor.

ONC-Tumor.

76
Q

Which of the following word parts mean cold?

A. Cry-
B. Cyan-
C. Hypo-
D. Sub-

A

A.

76
Q

What is the root word for the medical term thoracic?

A. ACIC
B. ORACI
C. Racic
D. Thora

A

D.
horac- meaning chest ic pertaining to

77
Q

As a clinical medical assistant, you receive a weekly paycheck. Based on this information, How many paychecks do you have?

A. 13.
B. 26
C. 48.
D. 52.

A

D.

If paid by weekly. Pay periods = 26.

78
Q

Which plane divides the body into upper and lower portions?

A. Frontal.
B. Mid sagittal.
C. Transverse.
D. Sagittal.

A

c

79
Q

What does the term distal mean?

A. Higher or above, or towards the head.
B. Farthest from the point of attachment.
C. Nearest the center portion of the body.
D. To the back of the body or body part.

A

B.

80
Q

Which of the following is not included in the plantar surface?

A. Arch of the foot.
B. Heel portion.
C. Top of the foot.
D. Soul or bottom

A

C

81
Q

Which of the following is an example of dorsal cavity?

A. Abdominal cavity.
B. Pelvic cavity.
C. Spinal cavity.
D. Thoracic cavity.

A

C

82
Q

What is the term meaning close to the point of attachment?

A. Distal.
B. Superior.
C. Proximal.
D. Medial.

A

C

83
Q

What should you do if you suspect that the patient you were preparing for examination is a victim of abuse?

A. Call the police right away
B. Talk to the patient
C. Record the suspicions in their chart
D. Record the signs and notify the physician of your suspicions

A

D.

84
Q

What is the wasting or decrease in size of muscle because of inactivity called?

A. Atrophy.
B. Myalgia
C. Rickets
D. Uremia

A

A.

85
Q

What does the Integumentary system produce.?

A. Melatonin.
B. Surfactant
C. Melanin.
D. Trypsin.

A

E. C

86
Q

Which of the following best describes anthropometric measurements?

A. Are only taken in infants.
B. Include vital signs
C. Include height and weight
D. Are not taken in adults.

A

c

87
Q

What is the middle layer of the heart called?

A. Myocardium.
B. Endocardium.
C. Epicardium.
D. Pericardium.

A

A.

88
Q

What is the thin fluid filled SAC surrounding the heart called?

A. Endocardium.
B. Epicardium.
C. Myocardium.
D. Pericardium.

A

D.

89
Q

How many chambers are there in the human heart?

A. 1.
B. Two
C. Three
D. 4

A

D.

90
Q

What is Hyperpnea?

A. Inability to breathe during an MRI.
B. Shallow, gasping breaths.
C. Deep, gasping breaths.
D. A low respiratory rate.

A

C.

91
Q

What does the coordination of benefits mean?

A. The physician and the patients coordination, health care costs and codes.
B. Services are coordinated between the primary and secondary patient insurance
C. The secondary insurance is always filed before the primary insurance
D. The codes use are coordinated between procedure and diagnostic code

A

B.

Coordination of benefits COB is only applicable when the patient has multiple insurance policies.

92
Q

Where does the heart muscle get its blood supply from?

A. Carotid arteries
B. Coronary arteries
C. Pulmonary arteries
D. Pulmonary veins.

A

B.

93
Q

What are the marks on the ECG tracing caused by another source of activity called?

A. A systolic
B. Conduction marks
C. Wandering baseline
D. Artifacts

A

D.

94
Q

What is one complete contraction and sequential relaxation of the heart is called?

A. Cardiac cycle
B. Cardiac diastole
C. Cardiac output
D. Cardiac systole

A

A.

95
Q

What is the average normal heart rate?

A. Less than 60 beats per minute.
B. About 72 beats per minute
C. Greater than 81 beats per minute
D. Greater than 100 beats per minute

A

B.

Abnormal heart rates are identified as either bradycardia less than 60 beats or tachycardia greater than 100 beats.

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