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1. Which of the following means a person is sweating?
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Megalohidria
Diaphoresis
Hyperhydria
Hidrohyposis
2. The most widely accepted CPR certification provider required for healthcare workers is
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American Red Cross ARC
American Heart Association AHA
National CPR Association NCA
College of Cardiac Physicians CCP
3. OTC is an abbreviation for
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Other Than Cardiac
Over The Counter (medication)
Over Time Count
Open Trauma Contusion
4. A body lying face up is considered
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Prone
Supine
Anatomical
Anticular
5. Which abbreviation means a patient can not have anything orally?
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PRN
AC
NAS
NPO
6. Melatonin is secreted by the
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Pineal gland
Testicles
Liver
Spleen
7. What does a pegboard system provide control over?
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Collections, payments and charges.
Third party payments.
Chrage slips.
Copayments.
8. According to Kohlberg, many people
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are afraid of intimacy.
are criminally inclined.
are afraid of their peers.
do not have a fully developed moral sense of right and wrong.
9. Which organ is considered retroperitoneal?
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kidneys
liver
heart
lungs
10. Which body system protects against infection from foreign bodies?
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Circulatory
Renal
Digestive
Lymphatic
11. A patient who suffers from low blood sugar is
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Hyperglycemic
Hypoglycemic
Androglycemic
Dehydrated
12. The heart is superior to the
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Nasopharynx
Cranuim
Appendix
Cervical spine
13. Which of the following is not found on the ventral aspect of the body (in anatomical position)?
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Palm
Nose
Patella
Knuckles of the hand
14. The opposite of Tachycardia is
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Hypercardia
Bradycardia
Rapidcardia
Monocardia
15. The appropriate treatment for epistaxis is
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Insert cotton into nostrils
Tilt head back
Tilt head forward and pinch nostrils
Lie down and cover nostrils with gauze
16. Consent to provide emergency medical treatment to an unconscious patient is called
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Implied consent
Mandated consent
Good Samaritan Act
Refusal of treatment
17. ________ is when two patients are scheduled at the same time.
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Cluster
Double booking
Time-specified
Wave
18. A policy and procedures manual is written jointly by
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All employees
Physician(s) and staff
Nurses
Senior Staff
19. The next action after introducing yourself to a patient
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Explain what is about to transpire
Confirm their identity
Take their vital signs
Have them stand up
20. According to current AHA guidelines for Healthcare Professionals, what action follows check the patient for responsiveness and breathing
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Check Pulse
Call 911, get AED
Shake and shout
Begin CPR
21. Normal respiration rate for a healthy adult is
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12-20
40-60
50-100
12-40
22. The appropriate artery to measure pulse of infants and small children is
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Carotid
Brachial
Radial
Femoral
23. Typical respiratory rate for a healthy 6 month old infant is
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12-20
30-45
80-100
10-30
24. Normal speed for an EKG machine is
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50mm/minute
25mm/second
25mm/minute
5mm/second
25. Capillary refill is a measure of
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Blood pressure
Fever
Perfusion
Frost bite
26. The abbreviation for saturation of peripheral oxygen is
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SO2
SpO2
H2O
Ox02
27. Which instrument is used to view the pupils of the eye?
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Otoscope
Tuning fork
Speculum
Ophthalmoscope
28. A patient with orthopnea should be placed in this position.
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Fowler's
Supine
Sim's
Trendlenburg
29. Agency that sets standards for disposal of infectious waste.
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OSHA
CDC
FBI
DCD
30. It is appropriate to check the carotid pulse if the patient
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is dizzy.
has fainted.
is lethargic.
is combative.
31. Which section of a patient's chart would list their smoking habits and employment?
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Review of systems
Family history
Social history
Plan of care
32. Which of the following is within normal urine pH range?
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0-1
1-3
6.5-8
9-11
33. Which of the following are a bi-product of fat metabolism?
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Ketones
Protein
Carbohydrates
Glucose
34. The heel of the foot is used as a puncture site for infants because this area will avoid injury to bones.
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True
False
35. A fruity smell from urine may indicate the pathology of diabetes mellitus.
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True
False
36. Sharps can be placed in regular trash if they have been unused.
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True
False
37. Which cells settle to the bottom of a test tube after being centrifuged.
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Red blood cells
Platelets
Plasma
Antibodies
38. The typical gauge-range for venipuncture needles is
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13-15
15-19
19-21
20-22
39. Which category of medications provides pain relief without sedation?
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Hypontics
Analgesics
Antiemetics
Anesthetics
40. Most generic medication names are not capitalized.
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True
False
41. A parenteral medication is administered via injection.
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True
False
42. A patient using worker's compensation with a qualifying injury can go to the doctor they choose.
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True
False
43. A procedure often used to remove skin cancers.
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Electrosurgery
Cryosurgery
Laser surgery
Microscopy
44. The order for preparing a patient's skin for surgery is; Cleanse, rinse, apply antiseptic, shave, drape.
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True
False
45. The ideal method of opening the airway of a patient discovered lying on the ground is the
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Head tilt - chin lift.
Jaw thrust
Tongue thrust
Raise the head with both hands
46. The most common cause of sudden cardiac death is cardiac arrhythmia.
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True
False
47. According to current AHA guidelines, a single rescuer should use which compression to ventillation ratio for all patients?
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2:15
20:1
30:2
1:10
48. A patient complains of dizziness after having blood drawn. The appropriate immediate action would be:
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Assist the patient into a supine position and elevate the legs.
Retrieve an emesis container.
Give them a cookie.
Draw more blood.
49. A patient is bleeding heavily from his right arm. The most appropriate immediate action would be:
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apply direct pressure using a sterile gauze pad.
put on your protective gloves.
Call 911
Reassure the patient that the bleeding will stop.
50. The combining form "hepat/o" refers to the
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Liver
Spleen
Heart
Stomach
51. Cycle billing is a billing system in which
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accounts are divided alphabetically.
billing is completed every month.
Billing is constant.
Billing is done by computer.
52. "Upcoding" is the unethical practice of deliberately coding a patient encounter incorrectly.
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True
False
53. A superbill is also called a claim form.
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True
False
54. Which is the appropriate site to give a DTP injection to a six month old infant?
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Deltiod
Gluteus medius
Vastus Lateralis
Heel
55. Which of the following medications would not be appropriate for an elderly patient with cardiovascular disease?
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Prozac
Lanoxin
Lisinopril
Lasix
56. Which of the following situations should receive first priority?
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Bleeding from the forearm.
Grand mal seizure
Occluded airway
Open femur fracture
57. The medical assistant's role in receiving informed consent is
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to explain the benefits and risks of a procedure.
to make sure the patient understands and has no unanswered questions.
to witness the signature of the patient.
to explain alternative treatments.
58. Snellen testing results give information about visual acuity.
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True
False
59. Tubular gauze is an example of a bandage.
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True
False
60. Sharps should always be deposited in a sharps container.
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True
False
61. A stethoscope is an example of a fomite.
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True
False
62. Ratio for mixing bleach to water for use as a disinfectant.
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10:1
5:1
100:1
1:10
63. Factors that effect the action of drugs include the following except:
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body weight
sex
age
use of generic medication
64. You discover a known diabetic patient who is disoriented. Your first action shoud be:
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Give them oral glucose.
Check their vital signs.
Assist them with their epi-pen.
Check for pulse.
65. To ensure correct measurement of blood pressure
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Have the arm at or near the level of the heart.
Do not inflate the cuff so much that it causes discomfort to the patient.
Quickly release the air to relieve patient discomfort.
Make sure the cuff completely covers the head of the stethoscope.
66. Which urine specimen contains the greatest concentration of dissolved substances?
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Random
First-void (morning)
Clean-catch
Second void of the day.
67. A patient with difficulty breathing and swelling of the respiratory tract following a bee sting may be experiencing;
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Mycocardial infarction
Anaphylactic shock
Asthma attack
Flu
68. The popliteal pulse is located on the dorsal surface of the foot.
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True
False
69. The most effective way YOU can prevent transfer of infectious material is:
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Wash your hands.
Dispose of sharps in a designated rigid container.
Wear gloves during patient interaction.
Disinfect medical equipment between uses.
70. Which set of values represents a desirable total cholesterol level?
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300 mg/dl
180 mg/dl
230 mg/dl
250 mg/dl
71. Which is an example of personal protective equipment?
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Gloves
Gauze
Sharps container
Antiseptic gel
72. When monitoring an EKG reading, if the tracing on the paper is not as expected, what should you check first?
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The status of the patient
Electrical interference
Machine settings
Patient movement
73. Which instrument would not be necessary for removal of a cyst?
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Scalpel
Needle Holder
Senn Retractor
Speculum
74. Which is the proper order of emergency patient assessment?
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Breathing, Airway, Circulation
Airway, Breathing, Circulation
Circulation, Breathing, Airway
Compressions, Breathing, Airway
75. The rights of administering medication include the following EXCEPT
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Right route
Right dose
Right color
Right time
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