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1
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when converting pounds to kg

A

divide by 2.2

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Which medication is mostly administered via the ID route?
A. dexamenthasone
B. insulin
C. PPD
D. VZV

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C. PPD

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which of the following is part of a managed care plan?
A. accept predetermined fees
B. charge fees based on community average
C. referrals needed for all specialties
D. limit the number of patients seen

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A. accept predetermined fees

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which patient group should be escorted to the examination room?
A. children
B. new patients
C. established patients
D. all patients

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D. all patients

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what is a condition diagnosed before an insurance policy is established?
A. special risk
B. exclusion
C. preexisting condition
D. prior authorization

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C. preexisting

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which appointment scheduling is best for urgent care centers?
A. time-specified
B. wave
C. modified wave
D. open hours

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D. open hours

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provider orders 50mg of Protonix. The bottle reads 10mg/3ml. How much do you administer?
A. 50ml
B. 10ml
C. 15ml
D. 20ml

A

C. 15ml
follow the formula [50mg/10mg] x 3ml=15

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which of the following cavaties are seperated by the diaphragm?
A. abdominal and pelvic
B. cranial and spinal
C. dorsal and ventral
D. thoracic and abdominal

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D. thoracic and abdominal

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8
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which of the following is a surgical procedure in which breast tissue is removed?
A. mastotomy
B. mastectomy
C. mastopexy
D. mesopexy

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B. mastectomy

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8
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which nerve transmits the signal of smell?
A. hypoglossal
B. olfactory
C. trochlear
D. vagus

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B. olfactory

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8
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which structure allows for gas exchange?
A. alveoli
B. capillaries
C. pulmonary vein
D. pulmonary artery

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B. capillaries

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8
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The calcaneus is ________ to the patella.
A. anterior
B. superior
C. distal
D. superficial

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C. distal

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8
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which organ is under examination during an echoencephalography?
A. heart
B. brain
C. kindey
D. lungs

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B. brain

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8
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which term describes bending the arm towards the body?
A. extension
B. flexion
C. eversion
D. pronation

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B. flexion

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deoxygenated blood flows through the __________ to reach the lungs for gas exchange.
A. pulmonary artery
B. pulmonary vein
C. aorta
D. superior and inferior vena cava

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B. pulmonary vein

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which term describes the thoracic curvature of the spine?
A. kyphosis
B. scoliosis
C. lordosis
D. stenosis

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A. kyphosis

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which of the following is a medical emergency?
A. CHF
B. ALS
C. CVA
D. LMP

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C. CVA

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which method is used to determine the size of an organ or structure?
A. palpation
B. mensuration
C. percussion
D. ausculiation

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B. mensuration

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13
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which reference would be used for coding pulmonary embolism for a CT scan?
A. DRGs
B. HCPCS
C. CPT
D. ICD-10-CM

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D. ICD-10-CM

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which blood vessels return blood to the heart from the lungs?
A. aorta
B. inferior vena cava
C. superior vena cava
D. pulmonary vein

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D. pulmonary vein

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15
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evaluated levels of creatinine and BUN indicate pathology in which system?
A. integumentary
B. cardiovascular
C. urinary
D. respiratory

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C. urinary

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16
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which word part means “pain”?
A. -itis
B. -algia
C. -penia
D. -osis

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B. -algia

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which of the following conditions is also known as nearsightedness?
A. hyperopia
B. glaucoma
C. myopia
D. presbyopia

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C. myopia

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a patient who is short of breath, dizzy, has dypnea, and has blood pressure that is dropping after ingesting medication is experencing which type of shock?
A. hypothermia
B. hypovolemic
C. septic
D. anaphylactic

A

D. anaphylactic

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Q

which equipment would be used during a rountine physical?
A. otoscope
B. vaginal speculum
C. surgical scissors
D. nasal speculum

A

A. otoscope

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20
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which of the following skin disorders appears silvery and scaly?
A. rosacea
B. psoriasis
C. herpes simplex
D. herpes zoster

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B. psoriasis

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21
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where is the gallbladder located?
A. LUQ
B. RLQ
C. LLQ
D. RUQ

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D. RUQ

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which of the following artifacts is formed due to poor contact with the skin?
A. AC interference
B. wandering baseline
C. 60-cycle
D. somatic tremor

A

B. wandering baseline

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23
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which of the following parts of medicare covers hospital visits?
A. Part A
B. Part B
C. Part C
D. Part D

A

A. Part A

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A patient that weighs 50kg weighs how much in pounds?
A. 95lbs
B. 100lbs
C. 110lbs
D. 115lbs

A

C. 110lbs

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A pulse oximeter can read errorneously due to which of the following?
A. cold fingers
B. fatigue
C. carbon monoxide poisioning
D. anemia

A

A. cold fingers

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Q

which organelle is responsible for cellular respiration?
A. nucleolus
B. ribosomes
C. nucleus
D. mitochondrion

A

D. mitochondrion

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which veins should be the last resort for performing venipuncture?
A. medial veins
B. basilic veins
C. cephalic veins
D. radial veins

A

B. basilic veins

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Q

which of the following BP reading is hypertension stage 2?
A. 130/88
B. 150/90
C. 120/80
D. 128/78

A

B. 150/90

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Q

which endocrine organ is directly affected by the CNS?
A. thyroid
B. pancreas
C. anterior pituitary
D. posterior pituitary

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D. posterior pituitary

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which of the following describes an injury to a muscle or tendon?
A. sprain
B. strain
C. tendonitis
D. ganglion cyst

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B. strain

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which of the following is the smallest bone in the body?
A. stapes
B. femur
C. distal phalange
D. patella

A

A. stapes

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32
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where in the EMR would you find the CC?
A. medications
B. radiology/laboratory
C. HPI
D. demographics

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C. HPI
( history of present illness)

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33
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which of the most common vein to use during venipuncture?
A. cephalic
B. median cubital
C. basilic
D. lateral cubital

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B. median cubital

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34
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which VS can help diagnose osteoporosis?
A. weight
B. height
C. blood pressure
D. pulse

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B. height

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35
Q

which site is best for an IM solution >3ml?
A. ventrogluteal
B. dorsogluteal
C. vastus lateralis
D. deltoid

A

B. dorsogluteal

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36
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which structure joins two bones together?
A. ligament
B. tendon
C. cartilage
D. yellow marrow

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A. ligament

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37
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which defense mechanism involves the patient adopting the feelings of someone else?
A. projection
B. displacement
C. denial
D. introjection

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D. introjection

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38
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in an emergency, which device is used for cardiac arrest?
A. EKG
B. AED
C. oxygen tank
D. epipen

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B. AED

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39
Q

which term means “lack of menstrual flow”?
A. oligoenorrhea
B. dysmenorrhea
C. amenorrhea
D. premenorrhea

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C. amenorrhea

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40
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what is the medical term for the ends of the bone?
A. epiphysis
B. diaphysis
C. medualla
D. yellow marrow

A

A. epiphysis

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41
Q

how many cranial nerves are there?
A. 8
B. 10
C. 12
D. 20

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C. 12

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42
Q

which test is done to rule out prostate cancer as preliminary?
A. sed rate
B. CBC
C. hCG
D. chemistry panel

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C. hCG

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43
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which structure connects bone to muscle?
A. ligament
B. tendon
C. cartilage
D. skin

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B. tendon

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44
Q

which structure is found on the posterior side of the body?
A. nose
B. heels
C. eyes
D. kneecaps

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B. heels

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45
Q

which structure allows for temperature regulation via prespiration?
A. muscle
B. nerve
C. blood vessels
D. skin

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D. skin

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46
Q

how many vertebrae are in the lumbar region of the spine?
A. 5
B. 7
C. 12
D. 10

A

A. 5

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47
Q

which organelle is responsible for breaking down molecules in the cell?
A. mitochondria
B. lysosome
C. rough endoplasmic reticulum
D. smooth endoplasmic reticulum

A

B. lysosome

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48
Q

which structure has cells that work for a common function?
A. organism
B. molecule
C. tissue
D. organ

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C. tissue

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49
Q

which plane divides the body into upper and lower portions?
A. coronal
B. frontal
C. sagittal
D. transverse

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D. transverse

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50
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which blood vessel is responsible for bringing oxygenated blood back to the heart?
A. pulmonary artery
B. vena cava
C. pulmonary vein
D. arota

A

C. pulmonary vein

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51
Q

which of the following would you triage first?
A. anaphylaxis
B. severe abdominal pain
C. vomiting
D. fever

A

A. anaphylaxis

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52
Q

which of the following describes normal flora?
A. human body cells
B. harmful bacteria
C. helpful bacteria
D. pathogens

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C. helpful bacteria

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53
Q

the shape of a microorganisms is also knowns as?
A. gram negative
B. multiform
C. mycology
D. morphology

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D. morphology

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54
Q

which part of the infection cycle is interrupted by using PPE?
A. reservoir host
B. portal of exit
C. formite
D. infectious agent

A

B. portal of exit

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55
Q

which term describes proper pronunciation?
A. clarity
B. pitch
C. tone
D. enunciation

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D. enunciation

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56
Q

which of the following is a condition of the renal system?
A. CKD
B. UTI
C. enlarged prostate
D. hemorrhoids

A

A. CKD (chronic kidney disease)

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57
Q

which learning style involves watching videos and demonstrations?
A. auditory
B. kinesthetic
C. tactile
D. visual

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D. visual

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58
Q

which condition would be followed up by orthopedics?
A. gout
B. bone marrow disease
C. scoliosis
D. tinea pedis

A

C. scoliosis

59
Q

which procedure is done as an outpatient?
A. lung transplant
B. skin tag removal
C. bariatric surgery
D. amputation

A

B. skin tag removal

60
Q

which of the following is performing an illegal act?
A. malpractice
B. malfeasance
C. misfeasance
D. nonfeasance

A

B. malfeasance

61
Q

which tissue is not part of the CNS?
A. ventral horn
B. brain
C. spinal cord
D. sensory neuron

A

D. sensory neuron

62
Q

where is the cervical spine located when compared to the lumbar spine?
A. distal
B. anterior
C. superior
D. posterior

A

C. superior

63
Q

which facility is most appropriate for patients that needs medical aid 24/7?
A. skilled nursing facility
B. hospice
C. rehabilitation center
D. urgent care

A

A. skilled nursing facility

64
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A
65
Q

which of the following interfers with proper communictation?
A. receiver
B. sender
C. message
D. noise

A

D. noise

66
Q

which condition describes a low level of platelets?
A. evans syndrome
B. thrombocytopenia
C. hemophilia
D. leukemia

A

B. thrombocytopenia

67
Q

which organ is responsible for bile production?
A. gallbladder
B. pancreas
C. Liver
D. appendix

A

C. Liver

68
Q

which law is concerned with the invasion of privacy?
A. civil
B. criminal
C. international
D. military

A

A. civil

69
Q

which type of fracture occurs during a twisting motion?
A. comminuted
B. spiral
C. transverse
D. greenstick

A

B. spiral

70
Q

what structure is formed when food and saliva mix?
A. bolus
B. chyme
C. pepsid
D. enzymes

A

A. bolus

71
Q

what is the region between the axon and dendritic known as?
A. myelin sheath
B. nucleus
C. nerve body
D. synapse

A

D. synapse

72
Q

which virus is the number one cause of diarrhea in children?
A. HepB
B. rotavirus
C. E. coli
D. HSV1

A

B. rotavirus

73
Q

which test would check for clotting disorders?
A. CBC
B. CMP
C. PT/PTT
D. lipid panel

A

C. PT/PTT

74
Q

which disorder is characterized by a butterfly rash on the face?
A. rosacea
B. goiter
C. lupus
D. hashimoto’s

A

C. lupus

75
Q

which muscle is located posteriorly near the sciatic nerve?
A. vastus lateralis
B. deltoid
C. ventrogluteal
D. dorsogluteal

A

D. dorsogluteal

76
Q

which gland produces sweat?
A. sudoriferous
B. sebaceous
C. ceruminous
D. mammary

A

A. sudoriferous

77
Q

which organ has the function of producing thymosin?
A. pancreas
B. thymus
C. thyroid
D. heart

A

B.thymus

78
Q

which of the following is found in the SDS?
A. first aid
B. identification
C. flammability
D. all of the above

A

D. all of the above

79
Q

which of the following terms means “rupture”?
A. -rrhaphy
B. -rrhea
C. -rrhexis
D. -tome

A

C. -rrhexis

80
Q

which of the following requires licensure?
A. medical assistant
B. physical therapist
C. unit clerk
D. authoriztion agent

A

B. physical therapist

81
Q

which term means “creating an opening”?
A. -plasty
B. -ostomy
C. -ectomy
D. -centesis

A

B. -ostomy

82
Q

which tube would be used for a glucose tolerance test (GTT)?
A. yellow top
B. light blue top
C. lavender top
D. gray top

A

D. gray top

83
Q

which of the following is classified as a long bone?
A. patella
B. femur
C. vertebrae
D. ribs

A

B. femur

84
Q

which of the following is an administrative duty?
A. performing venipuncture
B. obtaining vital signs
C. reviewing critical lab results
D. scheduling outpatient surgeries

A

D. scheduling outpatient surgeries

85
Q

which disorder is related to the cardiovascular system?
A. type 1 diabetes
B. myasthenia gravis
C. CHF
D. rhabdomyolysis

A

C. CHF (congestive heart failure)

86
Q

how many times is the medication checked before administration?
A. two times
B. three times
C. four times
D. six times

A

B. three times

87
Q

where is the V2 electrode placed on the body?
A. left 4th intercoastal space
B. right 4th intercostal space
C. left 5th intercostal space
D. right 5th intercostal space

A

A. left 4th intercoastal space

88
Q

which organism causes oral thrush?
A. trichophyton rubrum
B. salmonella typhi
C. candida albicans
D. escherichia coli

A

C. candida albicans

89
Q

which structure carries oxygenated blood back to the heart?
A. pulmonary vein
B. pulmonary artery
C. aorta
D. vena cava

A

A. pulmonary vein

90
Q

which is a condition of twisting or pulling a muscle?
A. sprain
B. strain
C. tendonitis
D. cramps

A

B. strain

91
Q

which procedure is done to destroy bacteria on the conjunctiva?
A. PERRLA
B. eye instillation
C. eye irrigation
D. eye accommodation

A

B. eye instillation

92
Q

what medication is most appropriate to treat diabetes?
A. losartan
B. lisinopril
C. metformin
D. atorvastatin

A

C. metformin

93
Q

which suture gauge size is appropriate for the eyelid?
A. 0
B. 000
C. 6-0
D. 10-0

A

D. 10-0

94
Q

which type of scheduling model best serves for procedures?
A. grouping
B. wave
C. modified wave
D. stream

A

A. grouping

95
Q

which term describes an assessment that a person takes to establish competency?
A. code of ethics
B. continuing education units
C. accreditation
D. certification

A

D. certification

96
Q

which test checks for an average level of blood glucose?
A. CMP
B. CBC
C. HgbA1c
D. FBS

A

C. HgbA1c

97
Q

which of the following is an artifact on an EKG?
A. somatic tremor
B. ventricular fibrillation
C. tachycardia
D. asystole

A

A. somatic tremor

98
Q

how many vertebrae are located in the cervical region?
A. 5
B. 6
C. 7
D. 12

A

C. 7

99
Q

subcutaneous injections are administered at a _______
angle.

A

45 degrees

100
Q

what is the equivalent amount of 1 tablespoon in cc/mL?
A. 1ml
B. 5ml
C. 10ml
D. 15ml

A

D. 15ml

101
Q

which term means paralysis of the same extremities on the same side?
A. monoplegia
B. hemiplegia
C. paraplegia
D. quadriplegia

A

B. hemiplegia

102
Q

what is the role of the medical assistant during pre-procedure?
A. discuss procedure alternatives
B. discuss risks and benefits of procedure
C. review patients current medications
D. draw up orders from provider

A

C. review patients current medications

103
Q

what is the percentage of water in plasma?
A. 90%
B. 10%
C. 45%
D. 55%

A

A. 90%

104
Q

which of the following is a connective tissue?
A. RBCs
B. subcutaneous tissue
C. vitreous fluid
D. aqueous humor

A

A. RBCs

105
Q

which structure is located between the right atrium and the right ventricle?
A. bicuspid valve
B. tricuspid valve
C. mitral valve
D. pulmonary valve

A

B. tricuspid valve

106
Q

which of the following is out of the scope for the medical assistant?
A. subcutaneous injection
B. intradermal injection
C. intravenous injection
D. intramuscular injection

A

C. intravenous injection

107
Q

which gland is responsible for the secretion of melatonin?
A. posterior pituitary
B. anterior pituitary
C. pineal
D. thymus

A

C. pineal

108
Q

which wave represents ventricular contraction?
A. QRS wave
B. P wave
C. T wave
D. P-T wave

A

A. QRS wave

109
Q

what section in the EMR is for storing diagnostic imaging results?
A. reports
B. diagnosis
C. assessment
D. demographic

A

A. reports

110
Q

the coronal plane seperates the body into what parts?
A. superior and inferior
B. lateral and medial
C. left and right
D. anterior and posterior

A

D. anterior and posterior

111
Q

effective communication can be established by all the following except?
A. empathy
B. active listening
C. nonverbal cues
D. sympathy

A

D. sympathy

112
Q

how many teeth does an adult have?
A. 24
B. 30
C. 36
D. 32

A

D. 32

113
Q

which process is used for a hemostat?
A. soak in bleach
B. sanitization
C. sterilization
D. disinfection

A

C. sterilization

114
Q

which code is an example of CPT?
A. 99021
B. M33.4
C. 0Z4566H56
D. E/M

A

A. 99021

115
Q

this structure holds urine until its ready to be discarded?
A. kidney
B. urethra
C. urinary bladder
D. ureter

A

C. urinary bladder

116
Q

which term means ruining someone’s reputation VIA written form?
A. negligence
B. libel
C. slander
D. invasion of privacy

A

B. libel

117
Q

which urinalysis level is abnormal?
A. negative urobilinogen
B. pH6
C. negative blood
D. SG 1.040

A

D. SG 1.040

118
Q

which laboratory test measure kidney and liver functions?
A. lipid
B. CMP
C. CBC
D. CRP

A

B. CMP (comprehensive metabolic panel)

119
Q

which muscle extends the thigh?
A. gluteus maximus
B. dorsogluteal
C. ventrogluteal
D. vastus lateralis

A

A. gluteus maximus

120
Q

which structure is the most distal?
A. femur
B. patella
C. metatarsals
D. metacarpals

A

C. metatarsals

121
Q

which organ is part of the endocrine and lympatic systems?
A. ovary
B. thymus
C. thyroid
D. pancreas

A

B. thymus

122
Q

which of the following is NOT a reason for license suspension?
A. lack of malpractice insurance
B. conviction of a misdermeanor
C. unprofessional conduct
D. personal incapacity

A

A. lack of malpractice insurance

123
Q

what is the function of the ossicles?
A. to trap and destroy pathogens
B. the site where tendons and muscles attach
C. trasmit the reflex arc
D. transmit vibrations from the outer ear to the inner ear

A

D. transmit vibrations from the outer ear to the inner ear

124
Q

which insurance has an age restriction as part of their eligibility?
A. CHAMPVA
B. Tricare
C. medicare
D. Medicaid

A

C. medicare

125
Q

which of the following diagnosis would be referred to a hematologist?
A. cirrhosis
B. polydipsia
C. anemia
D. hematuria

A

C. anemia

126
Q

what is an example of informed consent?
A. signed ABN
B. form signed for a skin biopsy
C. privacy notice form
D. HIPPA

A

B. form signed for a skin biopsy

127
Q

which is a function of the respiratory system?
A. capillary refill
B. nutrient absorption
C. blood pressure
D. sound production

A

D. sound production

128
Q

which schedule includes drugs like MDMA, cocaine, and LSD?
A. schedule I
B schedule II
C. schedule III
D. schedule V

A

A. schedule I

129
Q

which medical condition is excessive sweating?
A. diaphoresis
B. hidradentitis suppurativa
C. perspiration
D. hydronephrosis

A

A. diaphoresis

130
Q

which diagnostic exam would be used for a patient complaining of shortness of breath?
A. spirometry
B. colonoscopy
C. EKG
D. venipuncture

A

C. EKG

131
Q

which of the following could indicate a malignant nevus?
A. 3mm in diameter
B. irregular border
C. pink color
D. oval shape

A

B. irregular border

132
Q

how many mL are in 1 tsp?
A. 15mL
B. 10mL
C. 5mL
D.1mL

A

C. 5mL

133
Q

when converting pounds to kg you must _____________
by 2.2.

A

divide

134
Q

how much does a 156 pound patient weigh in kg?
A. 343.2kg
B. 72.2kg
C. 220.2kg
D. 70.91kg

A

D. 70.91kg

135
Q

which medication is mostly administered via ID route?
A. dexamethasone
B. insulin
C. PPD
D. VZV

A

C. PPD

136
Q

which of the following is demographic information?
A. primary care office
B. chief complaint
C. place of employment
D. patients anthropometric measurments

A

C. place of employment

137
Q

which of the following is part of a managed care plan?
A. accept predetermined fees
B. charge fees based on community average
C. referrals needed for all specialties
D. limit the number of patients seen

A

A. accept predetermined fees

138
Q

what is a condition diagnosed before an insurance policy is established?
A. special risk
B. exclusion
C. preexisiting condition
D. prior authorization

A

C. preexisiting condition

139
Q

which EKG lead is placed on the 4th intercostal space on the right of the sternum?
A. V1
B. V2
C. V4
D. V5

A

A. V1

140
Q

which division of the nervous system is responsible for homeostasis?
A. CNS
B. PNS
C. ANS
D. SNS

A

C. ANS

141
Q

which lobe is responsible for visual interpretation?
A. frontal
B. parietal
C. temporal
D. occipital

A

D. occipital

142
Q

which of the following structures helps with balance and equilibrium?
A. orbitals
B. semicircular canals
C. cochlea
D. gustatory sense

A

B. semicircular canals

143
Q

which structure in the eye helps accommodate light onto the retina?
A. aqueous humor
B. lens
C. cillary body
D. conjuctiva

A

B. lens

144
Q

which of the following disorders is related to the cardiovascular system?
A. TB
B. myopia
C. MS
D. CHF

A

D. CHF

145
Q

which of the following disorders is related to the skeletal system?
A. arthritis
B. atrophy
C. hemophilia
D. fibromyalgia

A

A. arthritis

146
Q

which of the following needle/gauge is appropriate for an adult IM injection who weighs over 200 pounds?
A. 25G x 1.5”
B. 21G x 2”
C. 27G x 1”
D. 17G x 0.5”

A

B. 21G x 2”

147
Q

which specialist would follow up a patient with multiple sclerosis?
A. orthopedics
B. rheumatology
C. cardiology
D. neurology

A

D. neurology

148
Q

which of the following is used to confirm the procedure code?
A. index
B. tabular list
C. appendices
D. HCPCS

A

B. tabular list

149
Q

which of the following is not a main component of the cardiovascular system?
A. heart
B. blood vessels
C. blood
D. lymph

A

D. lymph

150
Q

which of the following is a benefit of EMR systems?
A. multi-staff use
B. real time demographic updates
C. reduce phone calls to the office
D. increase office cycle time

A

A. multi-staff use

151
Q

which of the following structures is not part of the respiratory pathway?
A. trachea
B. esophagus
C. mouth
D. bronchioles

A

B. esophagus

152
Q

which type of scheduling consists of two patients being scheduled in the same time slot?
A. wave
B. modified wave
C. double-booking
D. open hours

A

C. double-booking

153
Q
A

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