Med Term
A progressive neurological disorder that causes memory loss and severe cognitive decline.
A. Bipolar Disorder
B. Alzheimer's
C. Arthritis
D. Forgetfulness
B. Alzheimer's Disorder
This blood type is commonly considered to be the "universal recipient" (ABO type and Rh Factor required)
AB+
Subcutaneous medication injections are done into this tissue.
A. Muscle
B. Adipose
C. Nervous
D. Dermis
B. Adipose
Hemoptysis means this.
A. Vomiting blood
B. Coughing blood
C. Having blood in one's tears
D. Having blood in one's bile
B. Coughing blood
A provider is discussing treatment options with a patient. The assistant should identify that this piece of legislation ensures respect for the patient's autonomy to make their own medical decisions.
A. HIPAA
B. Patient's Bill of Rights
C. The ADA
D. Medical Practice Acts
B. Patient's Bill of Rights
HPV
The transverse plane divides the body into these portions.
A. Front and Back half
B. Central and Peripheral
C. Superior and Inferior half
D. Left and Right half
C. Superior and Inferior half
This statement accurately describes electronic prescribing.
A. Increased likelihood of prescription errors
B. Improved protection against alteration
C. Takes longer for the provider to complete
D. Less expensive than paper prescribing
B. Improved protection against alteration
This is known as the restriction of the flow of oxygen-rich blood to a part of the body.
A. Hypertrophy
B. Depression
C. Ischemia
D. Necrosis
C. Ischemia
A medical assistant is performing a diagnostic test on an emancipated minor. This individual is responsible for the payment of this test.
A. The pt's parents
B. The pt's spouse
C. The office performing the test
D. The pt
D. The pt
The abbreviation for urinalysis.
A. UA
B. URA
C. UX
D. UR
A. UA
Correctly identify and spell the medical condition characterized by red, scaly patches on the skin due to an overactive immune response.
Psoriasis
A medical assistant is conducting an intake exam on a nine-month-old infant. They should take the following measurement(s) for the growth chart.
A. Head circumference
B. BMI
C. Leg length
D. Arm/Leg circumference
A. Head circumference
An MA is preparing for the excision of a wart. The MA should take this action.
A. Prep the site using aseptic techniques
B. Discuss alternative treatment options
C. Apply local anaesthetic
D. Prepare liquid nitrogen for cryosurgery
A. Prep the site using aseptic techniques
An MA is working in emergency care. A patient who was in a severe car accident states that he will not accept blood transfusions on the basis of religious beliefs. The MA should do this.
A. Ask the patient to sign an AMA form
B. Notify the pt that the transfusion is necessary
C. Write down the pt's statement in their chart
D. Assess the pt for competence to make this decision
C. Write down the pt's statement in their chart
The root word "encephal-" stands for...
A. Skull
B. Brain
C. Head
D. Cerebrum
B. Brain
This medication is an antihypertensive agent.
A. Lisinopril
B. Metformin
C. Ozempic
D. Furosemide
A. Lisinopril
Intramuscular injections are most commonly administered into this muscle at this angle with this gauge of needle (anywhere within range is acceptable for needle gauge).
Deltoid, 90o, 22-25 gauge.
This is the abbreviation for "differential diagnosis".
A. dx
B. ttx
C. qd
D. ddx
D. ddx
A medical facility must offer care options for patients needing emergency treatment after regular hours. This is an example of what type of obligation.
A. Transition of care
B. Duty of care
C. Cultural competence
D. Patient confidentiality
B. Duty of care
The acronym "OPIM" means...
A. Office protocol for internal medicine
B. Operational procedure for invasive measures
C. Other potentially infectious materials
D. Oh phooey, I'm married
C. Other potentially infectious materials
A provider has ordered tests to evaluate a patient's liver function. This pharmacokinetic process is primarily affected by liver dysfunction.
A. Excretion
B. Distribution
C. Absorption
D. Metabolism
D. Metabolism
A medical assistant is preparing to perform a venipuncture on an eighteen-month-old child. This is the preferred site for this procedure.
A. Cephalic vein
B. Medial veins
C. Basilic vein
D. Dorsal hand vein
D. Dorsal hand vein
Offices should train their staff on bloodborne pathogen exposure guidelines this often.
Annually
An MA is printing a written copy of a treatment plan and goals for a patient. The MA must verify this in order to protect the pt's protected health information (PHI).
A. The pt's provider
B. The pt's return visit appointment date
C. The pt's emergency contact information
D. The pt's mailing address
D. The pt's mailing address