Medical Assistant Practice Exam questions 4 Flashcards
According to Maslow’s theory o human behavior, what is considered the second-highest level?
- Physiological
- esteem
- safety
- Social
Esteem
Which of the following is not a violation of health insurance portability and accountability act (HIPPA) ?
- Releasing patient information to a third party without a patient signature
- Talking about a patients condition at the nursing desk
- Throwing a medical chart in the trash can.
Talking about a patients condition at the nursing desk
When a medical provider ask a patient a question that requires a detailed response, what type of question is her or she asking?
- Open
- Investigative
- Direct
- Informative
Open
A person who denies the presence of a negative behavior and blames it on someone else is using what type of defense mechanism?
- Regression
- Denial
- Projection
- Displacement
Projection
Which level of Maslow’s theory of human behavior entails the basic needs for food, water, and sleep?
- Self-actualization
- Esteem
- Physiological
- Safety
Physiological
When speaking to someone whose native language is not English, which of the following would NOT be helpful in communication with the patient?
- Having a translator present
- Speaking slowly
- Writing the instructions
- Using hand gestures
Writing the instructions
A child who is first starting to roll over onto thier abdomen is likely what age?
- 4 to 6 months
- 8 to 10 months
- 12 months
- 18 months
4 to 6 months
What is the most common first sign o puberty in males?
- enlargement o the testes
- growth spurt
- deepening of the voice
- development of body odor
Enlargement of the testes
Which of the following would NOT facilitate communication with a geriatric patient?
- using clear terminology
- repeating important phrases
-speaking slowly
- keeping the voice low
keeping the voice low
which of the following is NOT beyond medical assitants’ scope of practice?
- Prescribing medications
- taking a patients vital signs
-interpreting lab results
- suturing a laceration
taking a patients vital signs
what is the most important piece of information to obtain from a patient when taking a message for a physician
- name
-birth date
- time o the call
- diagnosis
Name
Typically a male physician examining a female patient should bring which of the following into the examination room?
Chaperone
According to mallow’s theory of human behavior, which of the following levels needs to be fulfilled before progressing to social needs
- Self actualization and esteem
- safety and esteem
- physiological and self actualization
- safety and physiological
Safety and physiological
when is it most appropriate to wash one’s hands when examining a patient?
Before and after examining the patient.
A patient is in the office for a routine well visit. A medical assistant who is pro-life notices a history of an elective abortion on a patients chart. which of the following is the most appropriate action?
Inquire if the patient had any post procedure complications.
A medical assistant comes into the office in the morning. He notices that an urgent message let by a patient last night needs to be returned, paperwork needs to be filed, a patient is at the desk with a question, and a lab tray needs to be set up for an appointment in an hour. which of the following task should be completed first?
Addressing the telephone message.
A woman comes into the office for a routine well vist. She is devoutly religious and request that she not be examined by a medical assistant or a physician of the opposite sex. Which of the following is the most appropriate response.
Have a Female medical assistant and physician see the patient
According to Maslow’s theory of human behavior, which of the following should be fulfilled before progression to safety needs.
- achievement
- shelter
- Friendship
- personal growth
Shelter
Which of the following mannerisms would least likely to be considered hostile or aggressive?
- low voice
- close proximity
- expressionless face
- sudden movements and gestures.
Low voice
Which of the following would NOT aid a visually impaired patient?
- providing a brightly lit room
- Using large block lettering
- Speaking in a loud voice
- Holding his or her arm when ambulation
Speaking in a loud voice
A child who id starting to walk without assistance is most likely what age?
12 months
A patient has just been diagnosed with stage IV breast cancer. Her son offers the physician money and orders the doctor to save her life. What stage of grief is the son in according to Kubler-Ross
Bargaining
Which o the following is TRUE regarding the genetic information nondiscrimination act of 2008?
- it prevents insurers from discriminating against people based on genetic infromation
- in ensurse schools provide necessary accommadations to those with preexisting conditions
- it prevents employers from discriminating against people based on genetic information
It prevents insures from discrimination against people based on genetic information.
When a medical provider ask a patient a question that requires a one-word response, what type o question is her or she asking?
- open
- direct
- investigative
- infomrative
direct
According to Maslows Theory of Human behavior, which of the following does NOT describe someone who has achieved actualization?
- creative
- spontaneous
- self centered
- open to new experiences
Self-centered
Four patients arrive in the emergency room at the same time: a patient with gunshot wound to the arm, a patient who is seizing, a patient with an asthma exacerbation, and a patient with a dislocated shoulder. Which patient should be adressed last?
Shoulder dislocation
Which of the following is FALSE regarding occupational safety and health administration (OSHA)
- employers must inform work hazards through training
- empolyers must protect empolyees from discriminations if they repot work
- employers must provide eomplyees with free personal protective gear
- employers must provide employees with job benefits and vacation time.
Employers must provide employees with job benefits and vacation time.
Which of the following practices is prohibited by the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.
- Calling a consumer at 4 am
- contacting a consumers attorney
- calling a consumer after a consumer verbally request the calls to cease
-contacting the consumer’s spouse regarding the debt owed.
Calling a consumer at 4am
A 5-year old patient is brought to the emergency room with a broken wrist and bruising clusters on both arms. What is the Most appropriate initial response
Call child protective services
What is the medical term for a woman’s first period
Menarche
A patient is a suspected victim of domestic abuse. Which of the following questions is the most inappropriate?
- How do you and your partner relate to each other
- have you ever been concerned about your safety of that of your children
- is everything alright at home?
- why do you allow yourself to be abused?
Why do you allow yourself to be abused?
Which of the following is not communicated by respiratory droplets
- Tuberculosis
- Hepatitis B
- Influenza
- Croup
Hepatitis B
Which of the following is a violation of health insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA)
- Discussing the patients prognosis with his or her power of attorney
- Sending a patients records to his or her designated primary care doctor
- Keeping yourself logged into the hospital computer to allow quicker documentation
keeping yourself logged into the hospital computer to allow quicker documentation
Which of the following best describes universal precautions?
- Treating human body fluids as if they contained infectious diseases
-Medical precautions taken when traveling abroad
- Ensuring the vaccination of all children
- The use of prophylactic medications
Treating body fluids as if they contained infectious diseases
Which of the following is the Least important piece of information when taking an urgent message?
- Time of call
- Telephone number
- Adress
-Name
Adress
Which of the following is NOT a venereal disease
- HIV
-Varicella
-Chlamydia
Syphillis
Varicella
Which of the following statements regarding the Truth In Lending Act (TILA) of 1968 is Most accurate?
- TILA limits the amount of interest that may be charged
- it mandates that the annual precentage rate (APR) must be disclosed to the consumer
- TILA regulates that amount of fees that consumers can be chagred for late payments
- it mandates business to work with consumers who have poor credit
It mandates that the annual percentage rate must be disclosed to the consumer
Which of the following statements regarding the Truth In Lending Act (TILA) of 1968 is Most accurate?
- TILA limits the amount of interest that may be charged
- it mandates that the annual precentage rate must be disclosed to the consumer
- TILA regulates that amount of fees that consumers can be charged for late payments
- it mandates businesses to wrk with consumers who have poor credit
It mandates that the annual percentage rate must be disclosed to the consumer
Which medication is the Least likely to be investigated by the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)
- Oxycodone
- Pseudoephedrine
- Morphine sulfate
- Amoxicillin
Amoxicillin
Which of following conditions is the most dangerous?
- Croup
- Ankle fracture
- Third degree burn
- Conjunctivitis
Third-degree burn
Which of the following classes of medication would not be controlled by the drug enforcement agency
- antibiotics
- antipsychotics
- benzodiazepines
- narcotics
Antibiotics
Which of the following is not a function of the center for disease control (CDC)
- identifies national and international health threats
- regulates and supervises vaccines
- develops laboratory guidelines
- promotes healthy behaviors and practices
Regulates and supervises vaccines
What bodily fluid has the highest risk for transmitting HIV/AIDS
- saliva
-feces
-urine
-semen
Semen
Which situation is the best example of implied consent
- Rolling up a sleeve for a blood pressure check
- signing paperwork agreeing to a surgery
-nodding in the affirmative prior to a procedure
-verbalizing one’s comprehension of the risk and benefits of treatment
Rolling up a sleeve for a blood pressure check
All of the following are within a medical assistants scope of practice except:
- scheduling patient appointments
- performing laceration repair
-documenting vital signs
-administering electrocardiograms
Performing laceration repair
Which of the following describes the ability to make one’s own medical decisions
- tort
- capacity
-living will
- deposition
Capacity
Which of the following is a function of the food and drug administration (FDA)
- sets a drug prices
- regulates dietary supplements
- creates vaccines for emerging illnesses
- develops new prescription drugs
Regulates dietary supplements
What is the legal term requiring a patient to appear in court to provide certain documentation
Subpoena duces tecum
A physician prescribed a medication to a patient who develops an anaphylactic reaction and subsequently dies it is documented in the patient’s chart that he or she was allergic to this medication. What type of crime did the physician commit
Negligence
According to Ericksons stages of development which of the following conflicts would not take place during school age years
- initiative versus guilt
- Industry versus inferiority
- identity versus confusion
- generativity versus stagnation
Generativity versus stagnation
Which of the following would be the LEAST Helpful when trying to communicate with someone who speaks little english
- Having a staff member translate
- ensuring that an english-speaking family member or friend is present.
- speaking slowly in a loud voice
- having consent forms that are in the patient’s native language.
Speaking in a loud voice
A patient calls the office demanding to speak to the physician immediately regarding an urgent issue. What is the MOST important initial question to ask the patient?
- what is the issue regarding?
When did you last come to the office to visit?
- can you call back later when the physician isn’t busy?
- What is your insurance plan?
What is the issue regarding?
A physician is accused of molesting a patient while she was under anesthesia. What crime did the physician allegedly commit?
Assault
A women is diagnosed with chlamydia. What should she be advised to do next?
Call previous partners, and inform them of her diagnosis
A child is brought to the hospital by his father with a concussion and fractures arm. This is the second episode. What is the MOST appropriate action?
Call Child protective services
A patient has a history of verbally abusing the office staff and the physician. The patient has a complicated medical history that requires frequent office visits. What can be done about this patient?
Terminate that patient-physician relationship
Which of the following measures may help prevent workplace accidents?
- Dim lighting
- Carpeting
- Non-adjustable equipment
- Tile floors
Carpeting
What is the latin phrase that mens “without negligence the accident would not have happened?
Res ispa loquitur
A patient’s sister states she is a physician and requests to see her sister’s medical records regarding her condition. What is the MOST appropriate action?
Tell the patient consent must be signed authorizing her sister to view the records
A medical assistant witnesses a nurse administer the incorrect medication to a patient. There are no negative sequelae from this event. What should the medical assistant do?
Report the incident to administration.
What is the medical term for surgically rerouting the large intestine through an opening in the abdominal cavity.
Colostomy
What does the suffix -itis mean
inflammation
What is the medical term for ankle
malleolus
Which of the following is NOT superior to the acetabulum?
Patella
What does the suffix -acusis mean
Hearing
A medical assistant is caring for a patient who has suffered a stoke. He overhears the physician say the patient is aphasic. What type of deficit does the patient have?
Difficulty with speech
Which of the following represents structures in the arm?
- Ulna, radius, olecranon
- Ulna, tibia, phalange
- femur, tibia, fibula
- fibula, humerus, sternum
Ulna, radius, olecranon
A patient with cervical cancer should be referred to which specialist
Gynecologist
Which of the following should b worn at all times when doing procedures?
Gloves
A patient has a torn meniscus. Which type of procedure is needed?
Arthroscopy
What is the term for the method of keeping track of supplies?
Inventory
What is the medical term for breastplate
Sternum
when would it be MOST appropriate to first send an unpaid bill to a collection agency?
Three months
A patient with Crohn’s disease should be referred to which speacialist?
Gastroenterologist
Which of the following represents structures in the abdominal cavity?
- kidneys, duodenum, bladder, stomach
- pancreas, meniscus, spleen, kidneys
- Liver, adrenals, stomach, acetabulum
- Ureter, gallbladder, liver, duodenum
Kidneys, duodenum, bladder, stomach
Which of the following is the MOST appropriate use of petty cash
Manilla folders
A patient with psoriasis should be referred to which specialist?
Dermatologist
Which of the following people would not be eligible for the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (CHAMPVA)
- An unmarried ex-spouse of a permanently disabled veteran
- a spouse who died of a veteran-related disability
- A child of a permanently disabled veteran
- A child of a disabled veteran released from service for misconduct .
A child of a disabled veteran released from service for misconduct.
Which of the following patients is MOST appropriate for Tricare?
- A mentally disabled child.
- A patient with a very low income
- An elderly patient.
- A marine
A marine
Which of the following structures are not inside the thoracic cavity.
- Lungs
- Trachea
- Heart
- Duodenum
Duodenum
what structure is lateral to the liver?
- Bladder
- Kidneys
- Spleen
- Gallbladder
Spleen
Which of the following pairs is separated by a transverse plane
- right and left arms
- Sternum and the spine
- head and feet
- right and left legs
Head and feet
Where is the malleolus in relation to the femur?
Inferior
what structure is not inferior to the kidney
- adrenal gland
- sigmoid colon
- appendix
- cervix
adrenal gland
Which system provides support and movement to the body?
Musculoskeletal
How many stages are in the chain of infection?
six
Which of the following would be considered the best type of susceptible host infection to spread?
- a patient with a fractured humerus
- a patient with dementia
- A patient with hodgkin’s lymphoma.
- A patient with glaucoma
A patient with hodgkin’s lymphoma.
Which system would be MOST affected by pyelonephritis?
- Reproductive
- Gastrointestinal
- Nervous
- Urinary
Urinary
What organism needs a host to survive?
- Bacteria
- Mitochondria
- Nucleus
- Parasite
Parasite
Which of the following is NOT a shared characteristic between viruses and bacteria
The contain cell walls
A mistake is made while writing a progress note. what is the MOST appropriate course of action?
cross out the error once and initial it
Where are the mammary glands in relation to the spine
Ventral
Which represents a normal heart rate in an adult human?
60 beats per minute
Where is the appendix located in a non pregnant person with typical anatomy?
right lower quadrant
Which represents a normal pulse oximetry reading on a room air?
100%
Which system would be most affected by leukemia?
Hematologic
In regard to the chain of infection, which would NOT be a portal of entry?
Perspiration
What is NOT a likely location for pulse oximeter placement?
- Fingertip
- Sublingual
- Earlobe
- Toe
Sublingual
What is a common spot to palpate a pulse during a routine office visit?
- popliteal artery
- dorsalis pedis artery
- radial artery
- femoral artery
Radial artery
Which system would be MOST affected by celiac disease
- integumentary
- Gastrointestinal
- Reproductive
- endocrine
Gastrointestinal
Which of the following statements belongs in the chief complaint section of a progress note?
- Abdominal pain for five days
- employed as a lawyer
- Tylenol helping to alleviate pain
- history of alcohol abuse.
Abdominal pain for five days.
Fungi would commonly be found in which location?
- Water
- Semen
- Blood
- Mold
Mold
In regard to the chain of infection, which best represents a reservoir?
- Virus
- Soil
- Quarantine
- Hand-washing
Soil
Which of the following items should be sterilized in an autoclave?
- Colonoscope
- Holter monitor
- Syringe
- Sphygnonanometer
Colonoscope
Which system would be MOST affected endometriosis
Reproductive
What position is a patient in when he or she is lying facedown
Prone
At what age should MOST patients get their first colonoscopy
50 years old
How often should a woman perform a breast exam?
Monthly
what position is a patient in when her or she is lying flat on his or her back with his or her head tilted downward.
Trendelenberg
A patient with hypertension should limit which of the following
- chloride
- glucose
- magnesium
- sodium
Sodium
Which of the following laboratory values evaluates blood viscosity?
International normalized ratio
Which of the following lab values monitors kidney function?
- Creatine
- low density lipoprotein
- hemoglobin A1C
creatine
A Patient with celiac disease should avoid which of the following?
- Peanuts
- Crackers
- milk
- candy
Crackers
H. pylori is responsible for which of the following
- endometriosis
- cervical cancer
- gastritis
- otitis media
Gastritis
Which of the following should be limited or avoided in a patient with lactose intolerance
- spinach
- cheese
- strawberries
- red meat
Cheese
A patients occupation should be in which section of the progress note?
- Physical exam
- Chief complaint
- Social history
- History of present illness
Social history
when is the best time for a patients blood pressure to be taken during an office visit?
After sitting in a chair for several minutes
Which of the following is NOT needed for suture removal
- Scissors
- Skin glue
- Band-Aid
- Gloves
Skin glue
Which of the following is the best technique for prepping the skin prior to a procedure.
- making gradually enlarging circles around the future incision site
- make a criss-cross pattern
shake the prep onto the body, making a splatter pattern
- make a zigzag pattern
Making gradually enlarging circles around the future incision site
Which of the following is the best technique for prepping the skin prior to a procedure.
- making gradually enlarging circles around the future incision site
- make a criss-cross pattern
shake the prep onto the body, making a splatter pattern
- make a zigzag pattern
Making gradually enlarging circles around the future incision site
Through which route insulin administered
Subcutaneous
A poorly controlled diabetic patient should be advised to check his or her sugars at what intervals during the day?
Before meals and at bedtime?
Which of the following is NOT a direct cause of tobacco use.
- myocardial infraction
- diabetes
- chronic bronchitis
- malignancy
Diabetes
Through which route is the influenza vaccine usually administered?
Intramuscular
Which of the following should receive the pneumococcal vaccination?
- A patient status post kidney transplant
- An AIDS patient
- A patient with multiple myeloma
- A patient with diabetes
A patient with diabetes
What type of fracture involves a bend and crack of the bone?
Greenstick
What is the MOST common type of stroke?
Ischemic
Which of the following is NOT a treatment for poisoning?
- Gastric lavage
- whole bowel irrigation
- anti-venom
- antibiotics
Antibiotics
Which of the following best describes and absence seizure
- blank staring
- generalized tremors
- syncope
- hemiparesis
blank staring
Which of the following best describes and absence seizure
- blank staring
- generalized tremors
- syncope
- hemiparesis
blank staring
What is the treatment for diabetic ketoacidosis?
Insulin
Which best defines an oblique fracture?
- a diagonal fracture
- separation from a joint
- a horizontal fracture
- splintering into several pieces
A diagonal fracture
A right-sided stoke will MOST likely affect which part of the body
- left arm
- vision
- right arm
- digestion
Left arm
What radiological study is the best choice to evaluate a joint dislocation
- X-ray
- PET scan
- MRI
- CAT scan
X-ray
What is the medical term for passing out?
Syncope
What is the medical term for gait dysfunction?
Ataxia
What is the medical term for an abnormal, high-pitched rattling or whistling sound made while breathing?
Wheezing
Which of the following would be treated by an automated external defibrillator?
Ventricular fibrillation
Which of the following best describes a grand mal seizure
generalized tremors
Which of the following best describes a simple partial seizure?
Focal tremors
which of the following is not part of the six rights of medication administration?
- Right patient
- Right consent
- right dose
- right route
right consent
which of the following is NOT a severe complication hemorrhage?
- Hypoxia
- Heart attack
- Syncope
- Diabetes insipidus
Diabetes insipidus
What is the medical term for a respiratory rate of 32 breaths per minute?
tachypnea
A medication needs to betaken under the tongue. what is the medical term for this type of administration
Sublingual
All of the following items are typically found in a crash cart except
- a stethoscope
- a laryngoscope
- syringes
- alcohol swabs
A stethoscope
Which of the following is the MOST severe type of drug reaction?
- hives
- pruritus
- nausea
- anaphylaxis
Anaphylaxis
Which of the following is the best way to assess responsiveness of a patient?
tap on his or her chest and ask is her or she is awake
What is the MOST common concern with feral animal bites?
- Diphtheria
- rabies
- polio
- AIDS
Rabies
According to advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) protocol, how many chest compression should be performed in a minute?
100
Where is the best location to asses a pulse in an unresponsive patient?
-Dorsalis pedis
- carotid
- radial
- popliteal
Carotid
Which of the following is not a symptoms of vertigo?
- Vomiting
- nausea
- Seizure
- Dizziness
Seizure
When should a person stop administering the Heimlich maneuver
When a patient becomes unconscious
Which of the following medication can be safely used during pregnancy?
Pregnancy category A
Who can d cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
Anyone who has passed a certification course
A woman’s serum HCG is 52 mIU/ml three days after her expected menses. Two days later it is rechecked, and the result is 85 mIU/ml. what can be said about the status of this pregnancy?
Unknown
Which of the following labs helps monitor inflammation?
Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)
An Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) causes which of the following disease?
Mononucleosis
Spontaneous bleeding is caused by which of the following conditions
Thrombocytopenia
Which of the following means to adjust a measuring device?
Calibration
Where would the corpus callosum be located
- liver
-heart
-brain
-lung
Brain
Which test used to identify hearing threshold levels
pure tone audiometry
In a 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) how many pericardial chest leads are there?
Six
A heart of 125 beats per minute with absent or irregular p-waves best describes which of the following arrhythmias
- supra-ventricular tachycardia
- a-systole
- atrial fibrillation
- first- degree heart attack
Atrial fibrillation
What part of the heart acts as a “back-up pacemaker”
Atrioventricular node
Which of the following reflects a normal QRS complex
0.08 seconds
Which of the following cannot be detected by a 12-lead EKG
- rhythm
- ischemia
- vegetation
- rate
Vegetation
Which of the following reflects a PR interval seen with first degree heart block
- 0.12
- 0.16
- 0.20
-0.24
0.24
A jaeger card is used to assess which of the following?
Vision
Increased ocular pressure is seen with which of the following pathologies?
Glaucoma
Which of the following best describes first degree heart block?
A constant prolonged PR interval
Which of the following means to preserve or stabilize something
fixative
Which of the following means to preserve or stabilize something
fixative
Of the choices given, what is the most common method for evaluation potential dermal allergic reactions
Intradermal
Which of the following evaluates for potential dermal allergic reactions?
- Rinne test
- pulmonary function test
- scratch test
- weber test
Scratch test
If there is a question regarding a vaccine’s expiration date, what would be the MOST appropriate action?
Throw it away
How often should women have Pap smears?
Yearly
Which of the following is a normal respiratory rate in a healthy adult
16 breaths per minute
Which of the following lab values evaluates blood viscosity?
International normalized ratio
What is the average body temperature in a human?
98.6 degrees
What structure is ventral to the lungs
Sternum
what position is a patient lying in if they are laying horizontally with the face and torso facing up
Supine
what position is a patient lying in if they are laying on their right side
right lateral recumbent
sitting position with the back f the exam table raised to a 90 degree angle (examining the eyes, nose, throat, and chest
fowlers
when the patient assumes a posture halfway between the lateral and the prone position ( rectal examinations, enemas examine women for vaginal wall prolapse)
Sim’s
