RMA exam Flashcards
The position for gynecology (laying on your back with heels over the waist)
Lithotomy Position
When the patient lies face up with the back supporting all the weight
Dorsal Recumbent
When the patient lies on their back on the examining table with the head elevated at a 45 degree angle in order for the doctor to examine the head, neck, and chest areas
Fowler’s Position
When the patient is laying face down, flat on the examining table. Patient’s head is turned to one side and arms are placed at sides or bent at elbows
Prone Position
When the patient lies flat on their back with their hands to the side for the doctor to examine the head, neck, chest, heart, abdomen, arms, and legs A. Supine (recumbent) Position B. Dorsal C. Fowler's D. Prone
Supine (Recumbent) Position
When the patient lies on the left side with the left leg bent and the left arm placed behind their back so the left wrist is resting on the chest and right arm is resting palm upwards behind the patient’s back
Sims’ Position
In the knee-chest position, lying on the examining table face down, supporting the body with the knees and chest
Knee-Chest or Knee-Elbow Position
“The jackknife” position that may be used as an alternative for Sims’
Proctologic Position
What financial record in a clinic is typically most active? A. Accounts payable B. Employee payroll C. Accounts receivable D. Malpractice liability
C. Accounts receivable
If a patient's bill has been unpaid for more than 90 days, who would call the patient? A. Collection agency B. MA C. Physycian D. Attorney
A. Collection agency
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs includes: A. Money B. Direction C. Self-loathing D. Self-esteem
D. Self-esteem
Which of the following is the center of the brain that controls fear, anger, aggression, and anxiety? A. Amygdala B. Cortex C. Thalamus D. Hippocampus
A. Amygdala
Which of the following in the brain controls pain? A. Amygdala B. Cortex C. Thalamus D. Hippocampus
C. Thalamus
Which of the following in the brain controls consciousness? A. Amygdala B. Cortex C. Thalamus D. Hippocampus
B. Cortex
Which of the following in the brain controls the automonic nervous system and memory? A. Amygdala B. Cortex C. Thalamus D. Hippocampus
D. Hippocampus
Which would not be considered to be a part of effective communication? A. Message B. Noise C. Sender D. Feedback
B. Noise
A pregnant patient's medical chart states EHR 150 BPM. This means: A. Electronic Health Record B. Embryonic Hereditary Range C. Embryonic Heart Rate D. Mother's Heart Rate
C. Embryonic Heart Rate
A \_\_\_\_ must typically be paid by the patient at each visit when services are referred at a doctor's office. A. Co-pay B. Premium C. Deductible D. Fee schedule
A. Co-pay
When billing for ambulatory care, it would indicate: A. Use of an ambulance emergency service B. Assignment of benefits C. Outpatient classification structure D. Outpatient services provided
D. Outpatient services provided
SOAP stands for?
Subjective, Objective, Assignment, Plan
POMR stands for?
Problem Oriented Medical Record
In order for healthcare facility to comply with the HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), each patient is given:
A. A list of the employees and their credentials
B. The staff works schedule
C. Office policies
D. Patient rights and privacy practices
D. Patient rights and privacy practices
In an outpatient situation, what is the main reason for the visit shown in the admission for the visit shown in the admission record sheet? A. The first listed diagnosis B. The principal diagnosis C. The secondary diagnosis D. The primary symptom
A. The first listed diagnosis
When would Korotkoff sounds be evaluated? A. Determining blood pressure B. Counting respirations C. Evaluating pulse D. performing ultrasonography
A. Determining blood pressure
For a MA, which aspect of an exam room practice precedes the other listed techniques? A. Treating B. Listening C. Problem-solving D. Procedure
B. Listening
What is important for the MA to do before and after contact with a patient?
Disinfect or wash hands
If a patient is tested to determine antibiotics that a pathogen is susceptible to what type of test is being conducted? A. Sensitivity B. Biopsy C. Culture D. Cytology
A. Sensitivity
If an infection is nosocomial, it means?
A. Contracted within the hospital
B. Originates outside the body
C. Contracted by touch
D. That originates from within our own body
A. Contracted within the hospital
A female patient comes into the clinic presenting with pain in the abdomen. The doctor notes that this could be dysmenorrhea, what does this mean? A. Painful mensuration B. Fluid filled sac on the ovary C. A tear or split in the abdominal wall D. Kidney stone
A. Painful mensuration
How many veins bring blood to the left atrium? A. Four B. Two C. Three D. One
A. Four
When a clinic writes a statement which sets the level of care that is provided, it would be: A. Mission B. Standard C. Objective D. Requirement
B. Standard
When washing hands, the three most important factors include:
A. Antibacterial soap, length of time spent, and hot water
B. Friction, soap, and warm running water
C. Position of hands, friction, and warm running water
D. Length of tine spent, type of soap, and running water
B. Friction, soap, and warm running water
Which of the following would be a certified MA typically be able to perform when assisting the physician in the exam room?
A. Assist with minor procedures
B. Start an IV for therapy
C. Administer medications by the intravenous route
D. All of the above
A. Assist with minor procedures
The prefix "Brady" (as in bradycardia) means: A. Fast B. Irregular C. Slow D. Without
C. Slow
Adipose tissue is made up of: A. Fat cells B. Lymph nodes C. Muscles D. Skin
A. Fat cells
Which of the following would be considered a part of the large intestine? A. Ileum B. Transverse Colon C. Duodenum D. Jejunum
B. Transverse Colon
which of the following would be indicated if a patient came in with arthralgia? A. Trouble swallowing B. Joint pain C. Inflammation to a sweat gland D. A headache
B. Joint pain
If a patient has rhinorrhea as a symptom, this means: A. Mucus discharge from the nose B. Excessive tearing from the eyes C. Excessive drooling D. Excessive fluid in the ear
A. Music discharge from the nose
Gas exchange in the lungs occurs in one celled air sacs called: A. Alveoli B. Bronchi C. Capillaries D. Pleurae
A. Alveoli
Blood flows from the hearts right ventricle into the: A. Left ventricle B. Right atrium C. Pulmonary artery D. Pulmonary vein
C. Pulmonary artery
Which bone is found superior to the patella and inferior to the ischium? A. Calcaneus B. Femur C. Ulna D. Tibia
B. Femur
Which abdominal region lies just distal to the sternum? A. Epigastric B. Umbilical C. Lumbar D. Hypogastric
A. Epigastric
Which of the following structures are located in the mediastinum? A. Occipital lobe B. Aorta C. Left carotid artery D. Pancreas
B. Aorta
The point at which an impulse is transmitted from one neuron to another is: A. Nerve center B. Synapse C. Dendrite D. Terminal plate
B. Synapse
In a human, urine flows through the urinary system in which order?
A. Bladder, urethra, kidney, urethral meatus, ureter
B. Bladder, kidney, ureter, urethra, urethral meatus
C. Kidney, ureter, bladder, urethra, urethral meatus
D. urethral meatus, urethra, bladder, kidney, ureter
C. Kidney, ureter, bladder, urethra, urethral meatus
Which of the following positions is used for examinations of the rectal, sigmoid, or vaginal areas? A. Prone B. Supine C. Fowler's D. Knee-chest
D. Knee-chest
Which of the following hormones are produced by the adrenal medulla? A. Androgens and progesterone B. Cortisol and epinephrine C. Cortisol and cortisone D. Epinephrine and norepinephrine E. Corticosterone and Testosterone
D. Epinephrine and norepinephrine
Which of the following describes the justification of unacceptable feelings, thoughts, and behaviors into tolerable behaviors? A. Rationalization B. Sublimation C. Regression D. Perception
A. Rationalization
A low cholesterol diet is often recommended for patients with the following conditions EXCEPT: A. High HDL-cholesterol B. Low HDL-cholesterol C. Atherosclerosis D. Elevated triglycerides
A. High HDL-cholesterol
Which of the following urine specimens should be used for microscopic examination? A. Twenty-four hour B. Random C. Fasting D. First voided E. Postprandial
D. First voided
The hormone secretin is released by which of the following? A. Liver B. Duodenum C. Salivary glands D. Spleen
B. Duodenum
The provision of medical care to the families of physician colleagues free of charge is: A. Beneficence B. Fee splitting C. Etiquette D. Profesional courtesy
D. Professional courtesy
In a patient with diabetes, which of the following tests is used to retrieve information about the blood glucose control over 2-4 months? A. Hemoglobin A1C B. Complete blood cell count C. Urine glucose level D. Glucose tolerance test
A. Hemoglobin A1C
Which of the following is the smallest white blood cells, and produces antibodies? A. Eosinophils B. Lymphocytes C. Monocytes D. Neutrophils
B. Lymphocytes
Which of the following is included in the "objective" section of a SOAP note? A. Remedies patients use B. Splinting of the abdomen C. High blood pressure D. X-ray reports
C. High blood pressure
Inquiries about which of the following are legal when interviewing a MA for a position? A. Religious benefits B. Age C. Nationality D. Medical history E. Previous employers
E. Previous employers
Which of the following cells produce mucus? A. Parietal B. Hepatocyte C. Eosinophil D. Goblet
D. Goblet
In a patient undergoing colonoscopy, which of the following areas in visualized immediately after the colonoscope passes beyond the sigmoid portion? A. Transverse colon B. Descending colon C. Hepatic flexure D. Ascending colon
D. Ascending colon
When preparing a 55 year old for irrigation of the right ear, what is the most appropriate?
A. Standing with the head tilted forward
B. Sitting with the head tilted back
C. Lying on the right side
D. Pulling the earlobe upward and outward
D. Pulling the earlobe upward and outward
Which of the following is the purpose of the primary survey during an emergency situation?
A. To examine the patient from head to toe
B. To obtain info about patient history
C. To obtain the patient’s vital signs
D. To identify life-threatening problems
D. To identify life-threatening problems
Which of the following is a "write it once" bookkeeping system? A. Journal B. Pegboard C. Single-entry D. Double entry
B. Pegboard
Which of the following needle gauges is most appropriate for intradermal injection? A. 18 B. 22 C. 16 D. 26
D. 26
When performing a Rinne Test, the vibrating tuning fork should be placed on which of the following bones to assess bone conduction? A. Mandible B. Maxillary C. Temporal D. Mastoid
D. Mastoid
Which of the following terms refers to assets? A. Notes payable B. Supplier inventory C. Accounts receivable D. Bank debts
C. Accounts receivable
A record of certified mail is kept at the post office at delivery for how long? A. Six months B. One month C. Ten years D. One year E. Two years
E. Two years
Why would a person's eligibility for Medicaid vary from month to month? A. If the patient is a veteran B. Because of age C. If the patient is blind D. Because of income E. Because of gender
D. Because of income
The external iliac artery provides blood to which part of the body? A. Traverse colon B. Cecum C. Lower extremities D. Rectum
C. Lower extremities
Which of the following is a scheduling system wherein patients with similar problems are booked consecutively? A. Stream B. Clustering C. Wave D. Double booking
B. Clustering
A medical procedure can't be performed on a patient until the doctor obtains \_\_\_: A. Confidentiality B. Informed consent C. Insurance authorization D. vital statistics
B. Informed consent
Which cranial nerve is related to the sense of smell? A. Hypoglossal B. Olfactory C. Trochlear D. Vagus
B. Olfactory
When a MA is able to listen to a speakers problem and understand the speakers personal point of view is called: A. Nonverbal communication B. Critical listening C. Appreciative listening D. Empathetic listening
D. Empathetic listening
If a patient acts extremely rude to a MA because their insurance does not cover their visit to the clinic, it would be considered: A. Displacement B. Denial C. Compensation D. Sublimation
A. Displacement
A 17 year old woman who is married arrives at the ER with an injured arm, who must consent to any treatment since the patient is a minor? A. Spouse and minor B. Parent C. Patient D. The patient and the parent
C. Patient
The diencephalon of the brain is located between the cerebral hemispheres and is superior to the: A. Brain stem B. Cerebellum C. Pons D. Medulla Oblongata
A. Brainstem
Which of the following abbreviations means "before meals"? A. a.c. B. amt C. qod D. qid
A. a.c.
Which cells contain a membrane bound nucleus with chromosomes? A. Monocyte B. Erythrocyte C. None of these D. Eukaryote E. Reticulocyte
D. Eukaryote
An action that causes bodily harm to another is referred to as: A. Tort B. Defamation C. Battery D. Slander
C. Battery
A file folder labeled "Miscellaneous Correspondence 2007" would be found in which filling system? A. Alphabetic B. Chronological C. Subject D. Numeric
B. Chronological
The pyloric sphincter functions primarily during which process? A. Digestion B. Respiration C. Salvation D. Secretion
A. Digestion
A client would not be billed in which of the following situations?
A. Where workers compensation covers injury and care
B. Where the patient has Blue Cross
C. Where the patient has no insurance
D. Where there’s an indemnity insurance plan
A. Where workers compensation covers injury and care
Before referring a patient to another facility, a MA should be surety verify the patient's: A. Address B. Income C. Insurance D. Transportation
C. Insurance
A cystoscope is most commonly used by a specialist in: A. Endocrinology B. Urology C. Gynecology D. Gastroenterology
Urology
Word processing software may be used by a MA to create ___:
A. Superbills
B. Record of all patients and their addresses
C. Inventory of office supplies
D. Transcriptions
D. Transcriptions
Which of the following would describe a medical record that is categorized by date and time? A. Alphabetical B. Numerical C. Chronological D. Terminal digital
C. Chronological
If a medical record is problem oriented (POMR) this means that each medical condition is assigned: A. Letters B. Numbers C. Time D. Date
B. Numbers
Computer \_\_\_ is considered the computer's physical equipment. A. Hardware B. Boot C. Software D. Application
A. Hardware
Which of the following should a MA do while the patient is explaining their symptoms? A. Make eye contact and listen B. Avoid eye contact and listen C. Prepare for the next patient D. Multitask
A. Make eye contact and listen
Making a not in 1 file that a paper is in another file is called \_\_\_: A. Cross-filing B. Indexing C. Conditioning D. Cross referencing
D. Cross reference
