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MEDICAL ASSISTANT STUDY GUIDE BASIC ANATOMY & MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY 1)

Which of the following suffixes means “lack of strength”? A.

B. C. D. E. 2)

The body cavity that contains the intestines is the A.

B. C. D. E. 3)

Thoracic Spinal Abdominal Pleural Peritoneal

The abbreviation q.o.d. as used in prescriptions, means A.

B. C. D. E. 4)

–algia –tomy –asthenia –trophy –phasia

Every hour Every two hours Twice a day Four times a day Every other day

The pacemaker of the heart is the A.

Septum

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B. C. D. E. 5)

Which of the following suffixes refers to pain? A. B. C. D. E.

6)

Larynx Pharynx Trachea Bronchi Thoracic duct

Which of the following terms means “cell eating”? A. B. C. D. E.

8)

–phagea –desis –pnea –algia –lysis

The organs of the respiratory system include all of the following except A. B. C. D. E.

7)

SA node AV node Left atrium Mitral valve

Pinocytosis Phagocytosis Exocytosis Endocytosis Cytokinesis

Which of the following is not a body plane? A. B. C. D. E.

Dorsal Frontal Sagittal Transverse They are all body planes


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The suffix –kinesia means A. B. C. D. E.

Mind Muscle Pain Touch Movement

10) The abbreviation meaning “immediately” is A. B. C. D. E.

prn stat qod ad lib dc

11) Which of the following is not a type of muscle tissue? A. B. C. D. E.

Striated Visceral Skeletal Smooth Patella

12) The prefix milli- means A. B. C. D. E.

One-thousandth Many One One-hundredth One-tenth

LAW & ETHICS 1)

Professional negligence is also called


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A. B. C. D. E.

2)

Legally, a physician A. B. C. D. E.

3)

May not refuse treatment in an emergency situation May refuse to provide follow-up care after initial treatment Must provide a diagnosis to a patient’s employer if requested Must provide a medical history to the patient’s insurance company if the insurance company requests it May choose to accept a patient if he or she chooses

Good Samaritan laws A. B. C. D. E.

4)

Malpractice Malfunction Malice Arbitration Felony

Encourage physicians to render emergency first aid Exist in all 50 states Protect physicians against liability for negligence in certain circumstances Deal with the treatment of accident victims All of the above

A crime punishable by a fine or imprisonment for less than one year is known as a A. B. C. D.

Misdemeanor Felony Mitigation Mutual assent


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E.

5)

All of the following are reasons for revoking a physician’s license except A. B. C. D. E.

6)

Burglary Confidentiality Privilege granted to a physician Consent Good Samaritan laws

The patient’s medical record belongs to A. B. C. D. E.

8)

Mental incapacity Physical incapacity Conviction of a crime Unprofessional conduct Providing atypical care

Which of the following items is the most important for medical assistants to keep in mind during their daily work routine in medical offices? A. B. C. D. E.

7)

Arbitration

The The The The The

patient’s spouse physician patient patient’s attorney state medical board

In cases of malpractice involving res ipsa loquitur, A. B. C.

The patient has the burden of proving the physician’s negligence The physician has the burden of proving his or her innocence The physician is not bound by physician-patient confidentiality


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D. E.

9)

All of the above None of the above

If a patient refuses to consent to treatment, the medical assistant should A. B. C. D. E.

Schedule the patient for another appointment Force treatment on the patient Force the patient to consent Delay treatment and inform/consult the physician Terminate the patient

10) The Uniform Anatomical Gift Act includes the provision that

A. B. C. D. E.

Physicians who accept organs and tissue in good faith, relying on apparently valid documents, are protected from lawsuits The time of death must be determined by a physician Any person over 18 years of age may give all or any part of his or her body up after death for research or transplantation Both A and C All of the above

PHARMACOLOGY 1)

Which route is involved in administering a drug by placing it under the patient’s tongue and leaving it there until it is dissolved? A. Buccal route B. Sublingual route C. Subcutaneous route


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D. Lozenge route E. Transdermal route 2)

The angle for the insertion of the needle for an ID injection is A. B. C. D. E.

3)

Which of the following drug types is used to reduce cholesterol? A. B. C. D. E.

4)

Hypolipidemic Anticoagulant Antiarrhythmic Cholinergic Antisecretory

The amount of time required for 50% of a drug to be eliminated from the body is called A. B. C. D. E.

5)

10 – 15 degrees 20 – 30 degrees 45 degrees 90 degrees Not important

Half-life Effective dose 50 (ED50) Lethal dose 50 (LD50) Dosage Half dosage

The main body part involved in the metabolism of drugs is the A. B. C. D. E.

Stomach Kidney Small intestine Large intestine Liver


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6)

To administer an intramuscular injection, which needle would you use? A. B. C. D. E.

7)

A chemical substance that interferes with the development of bacterial organisms is A. B. C. D. E.

8)

Antiinflammatory Antiviral Antisecretory Antiepileptic Antibiotic

In the Physicians’ Desk Reference, the index of brand names and generic names for drugs is found in which section? A. B. C. D. E.

9)

1 inch, 25 gauge 1 ½ inch, 21 gauge 1 inch, 18 gauge ½ inch, 22 gauge 2 inch, 20 gauge

White Blue Pink All of the above None of the above

Drugs that increase urine secretion are A. B. C. D. E.

Laxatives Diuretics Hypolipidemics Cromolyns Uremics

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A. B. C. D. E.

Pharmacology Toxicology Posology Pharmacognosy Pharmacokinetics

EXAMINATION ROOM 1)

Which of the following thermometers is considered the most accurate indicator of body temperature? A. B. C. D. E.

2)

Disposable single-use gloves should be worn A. B. C. D. E.

3)

When taking a blood pressure When handling specimens When performing venipuncture All of the above B and C

Which of the following is not considered a vital sign? A. B. C. D. E.

4)

Oral Aural or tympanic Axillary Rectal Both A and B

Blood pressure Pulse rate Body temperature Respiration rate Weight

The pulse pressure is


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A. B. C. D. E. 5)

In which of the following positions, used for the examination of the rectum, does the patient lie on the left side with the left leg slightly flexed? A. B. C. D. E.

6)

Chief complaint Past history History of present illness Social history Family history

The artery most commonly used for taking a patient’s pulse is A. B. C. D. E.

8)

Sims’ Prone Lithotomy Dorsal recumbent Trendelenburg’s

A patient’s reaction to stress, use of defense mechanisms, and resources for support would be recorded under A. B. C. D. E.

7)

The difference between the systolic and diastolic blood pressure An occasional missed beat Absence of a carotid pulse Alternating week and strong beats The difference between apical and radial pulses

Carotid Apical Temporal Celiac Radial

A patient in the Sims’ position is lying on the


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A. B. C. D. E. 9)

Right side, with left leg flexed Left side and chest, with right leg flexed Back with both legs bent Right side, with right leg flexed Left side, with left leg flexed

Which of the following respiratory terms means “difficult breathing”? A. B. C. D. E.

Bradypnea Orthopnea Dyspnea Apnea Eupnea

10) All of the following are responsibilities of the medical assistant in the physical preparation of the patient except A. B. C. D. E.

Dressing the patient in a full gown Asking the patient to empty his or her bladder and bowel Obtaining and prescribing medications that are not expired Obtaining and recording the patient’s weight and height Obtaining the vital signs

11) A type of instrument that is used to grasp or hold tissues or objects is a A. B. C. D. E.

Probe Scalpel Scissors Forceps Retractor


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12) You’ve taken a patient’s temperature and recorded it as 96.9o F. Later, the physician asks you to convert this measurement to Celsius. What is the patient’s temperature in Celsius? A. B. C. D. E.

21.8 116.8 36.1 37.9 25.8

13) The pulse rate is A. B. C. D. E.

Usually higher in adults than children Usually higher in children than adults The same for both Lower at birth than at one year Higher in adults over 60 than in a child under 7

14) A patient lying flat on the abdomen is in the A. B. C. D. E.

Dorsal position Lithotomy position Supine position Prone position Fowler’s position

15) Needle holders are also called A. B. C. D. E.

Staples Thumb forceps Suture forceps Hemostatic forceps Dressing forceps

16) The absence of respiration for periods lasting more than 15 seconds is called


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A. B. C. D. E.

Bradypnea Hyperpnea Shock Cheyne-Stokes Apnea

17) Subjective findings include A. B. C. D. E.

How the patient feels Information about the patient’s family Previous pregnancies All of the above A and B

18) Sterile wrapped items can be safely stored, and considered sterile, for up to A. B. C. D. E.

7 – 14 days 14 – 21 days 21 – 28 days 28 – 35 days Indefinitely

19) Which of the following positions requires the examination table to be raised in the middle with both ends pointing down? A. B. C. D. E.

Fowler’s Proctologic Knee-chest Sims’ None of the above

20) A Holter monitor is also called A. B. C.

Phonocardiograph Echocardiograph Cardiac stress testing


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D. E.

Cardiogram Ambulatory electrocardiograph

21) The finest suture material of the following list is A. B. C. D. E.

0 00 000 4–0 8–0

22) A tonometer is used to detect A. B. C. D. E.

Nerve impairment of the ears Breathing capacity Contact dermatitis Glaucoma Heart rate

23) Wound drainage that contains pus is charted as A. B. C. D. E.

Serous Normal Serosanguinous Sanguinous Purulent

24) The position in which the patient is lying flat on the back is known as A. B. C. D. E.

Prone Sims’ Supine Fowler’s Lithotomy

25) A high fever occurs when the body temperature, in degrees, is Copyright © 2012 American Association Of Medical Personnel

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A. B. C. D. E.

98 – 99 F 99 – 101 F 101 – 103 F 103 – 105 F 38.3 – 39.5 C

26) The best and most accepted method of sterilization is A. B. C. D. E.

Dry heat sterilization Zephrin chloride Bactericidal solution Moist heat sterilization Ultrasound sterilization

27) The physician uses which of the following to examine the patient’s eyes? A. B. C. D. E.

Ophthalmoscope Percussion hammer Tonometer Otoscope Speculum

28) The general term for a surgical suture is A. B. C. D. E.

Staple Ligature Needle biopsy Pointed needle Gauge

29) The purpose of a proctoscopy is to examine the A. B. C. D.

Prostrate gland Uterus Rectum Sigmoid colon


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E.

Esophagus

30) The scalpel blade size often used to perform minor surgeries is number A. B. C. D. E.

5 10 15 25 30

DEALING WITH EMERGENCIES 1)

When you suspect neck injury, what action should you take to open the patient’s airway before administering rescue breathing? A. B. C. D. E.

2)

Place your mouth over the patient’s nose and blow air into it until the patient’s chest rises Put your fingers behind the jawbone just below the ear and push the jaw forward Wait for EMS personnel, and do not administer rescue breathing Hold the patient’s neck rigidly while you lift the patient’s chin up and push back on the forehead Open an airway in the patient’s neck with a sterile instrument

What percentage of the body is involved in a burn that covers one arm and the head of an adult? A. B. C. D. E.

1% 9% 18% 36% 40%


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3)

Which of the following is a correct way to treat a snakebite? A. B. C. D. E.

4)

Symptoms of head injury may include all of the following EXCEPT A. B. C. D. E.

5)

Skull deformity and/or unconsciousness Unequal pupils of the eye Extreme thirst Bleeding from nose, mouth, or ears Vomiting and convulsions

A patient with hives most likely will report that he or she has A. B. C. D. E.

6)

Administer activated charcoal Walk the patient to a hospital Suction the wound and apply ice Immobilize the bitten area and wash it with soap and water Cut out the affected area

Urticaria Verruca A nevus Shingles Alopecia

Chest pain might indicate A. B. C. D. E.

Cocaine use Myocardial infarction Epistaxis Both B and C Both A and B


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7)

Irreversible brain damage can be caused by tissue anoxia lasting A. B. C. D. E.

8)

than than than than than

2 minutes 3 minutes 6 minutes 45 minutes 3 hours

Closed wounds are called A. B. C. D. E.

9)

More More More More More

Bruises or contusions Lacerations Abrasions Scrapes None of the above

Heat application A. B. C. D. E.

Dilates blood vessels Constricts blood vessels Elevates blood pressure Decreases respiration Produces weight loss

10) The Rule of Nines classifies third-degree burns by assigning a percentage value to different body surfaces. In the case of a small child, which of the following is given a value of 18%? A. B. C. D. E.

Head Each lower limb Each arm Genitalia Both palms

11) Which of the following are symptoms of heatstroke?


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A. B. C. D. E.

The body tingles, and the patient feels pain There is a white, waxy, or grayish yellow buildup on the skin, and the patient has a high body temperature The skin feels moist and hot, and the patient feels dizzy with a possibly altered mental state The pulse is rapid, the skin is hot and dry, and the patient feels weak The patient has a strange metallic taste in his or her mouth and feels hot

12) According to Good Samaritan laws, A. B. C. D. E.

Emergency care is required of all medical personnel in all situations Emergency care is permitted only with the verbal consent of the patient Emergency care is permitted when it is within the scope of competence of the person Possible negligence is never a factor in providing emergency care Both B and D

13) Which of the following is a possible treatment of syncope? A. B. C. D. E.

Having the patient lower his or her head between the legs Laying the patient flat on the patient’s back with the feet slightly elevated Loosening tight clothing and applying a cold cloth to the patient’s face Both B and C All of the above

14) Skin contact with poisonous plants is characterized by all of the following EXCEPT


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A. B. C. D. E.

Itching Nausea Redness Rash Headache and fever

15) To treat frostbite, a medical assistant can A. B. C. D. E.

Massage the affected area gently Rub the affected area with a warmed towel Keep the patient’s head and shoulders slightly elevated Wash the area with soap and water Place warm clothing and blankets around the affected area

16) When administering CPR, how many compressions should you do? A. B. C. D. E.

15 20 25 60 30

in in in in in

1 1 2 1 2

minute minute minutes minute minutes

17) One possible cause of stroke is A. B. C. D. E.

Occlusion in the brain by a thrombus Decreased cerebral blood flow Ingested poisons Hypocalcemia Hyperthermia

18) The Heimlich maneuver is used for which of the following? A. B.

Convulsion Epistaxis


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C. D. E.

Hematemesis Shock Choking

19) In emergency childbirth, at what point should the umbilical cord be tied and cut? A. B. C. D. E.

When the Within 10 When the When the When the

infant is fully out minutes of birth infant starts breathing mother and baby get to the hospital baby is ready to nurse

20) A characteristic of second-degree but not first-degree burns is A. B. C. D. E.

Redness Discoloration Development of blisters Swelling Pain

21) When a patient scraped his skin, he most likely got a(n) A. B. C. D. E.

Incision Laceration Abrasion Puncture Bruise

22) Which of the following should not be done when a patient complains of abdominal pain? A. B. C. D.

Have the patient lie on the back Apply heat to the patient’s abdomen Have the patient flex the knees Monitor the patient’s pulse


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E.

Check for signs of shock

23) Treat hypoglycemia by A. B. C. D. E.

Administering glucose Giving the patient plain orange juice Loosening the patient’s restrictive clothing and elevating the patient’s head Administering immunization as soon as possible None of the above

24) If a patient describes an aura before the onset of a severe headache, this is often a sign of A. B. C. D. E.

CVA Migraine Hay fever Brain tumor Seizure

25) Anaphylactic shock occurs following A. B. C. D. E.

Hemorrhage Allergic reaction Toxemia of pregnancy Cardiac arrest None of the above

26) A patient is obviously suffering with epistaxis, and the physician is unavailable. A medical assistant should A. B. C. D. E.

Refer the patient to a specialist Send the patient to the nearest hospital Apply cold packs or cotton moistened with cold water Have patient place the head between the knees Apply artificial respiration


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27) When treating a second-degree burn, a medical assistant should A. B. C. D. E.

Break blisters to relieve the patient’s pain Immerse the burned area in cold water Remove charred or adhered clothing Apply medical ointments to the affected area Apply a wet, sterile dressing

28) White, waxy, or grayish yellow skin that also feels crusty and softness in tissue beneath the skin could indicate A. B. C. D. E.

Heatstroke Frostbite Contusion Hypothermia Shock

29) The most severe and major complication for burn victims is A. B. C. D. E.

Pain Anemia Infection Malignant fever Both B and C

30) In poisoning emergencies, the medical assistant should, in order to gather information for the Poison Center and treatment of the victim, determine A. B. C. D. E.

What type of poison was taken When the poison was taken How much of the poison was taken Under what circumstances the poison was taken All of the above


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31) Which is not a common symptom of a myocardial infarction? A. B. C. D. E.

Nausea Angina Dyspnea Diaphoresis Polyuria

32) Which of the following should not be done by a patient with a concussion? A. B. C. D. E.

Eat Take aspirin Take acetaminophen Rest Gradually resume normal activities

33) Symptoms of insulin shock include A. B. C. D. E.

Restless and confusion Cold, clammy skin Profuse sweating Rapid, weak pulse All of the above

34) The Good Samaritan law explicitly allows medical assistants A. B. C. D.

To administer first aid within the scope of their competence To call the EMS system and stay with the victim until EMS personnel arrive To act feely in an emergency situation to save the victim’s life To diagnose the patient at the scene of an accident or emergency


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E.

Only to call the EMS system and wait for authorized personnel but not to touch or communicate with an accident victim

35) An antihistamine that may be used to treat an allergic reaction is A. B. C. D. E.

Bactrim Motrin Benadryl Inderal Indorin

36) A temporary absence of respiration is A. B. C. D. E.

Infiltration Apnea Dyspnea Hyperpnea Atelectasis

37) A wound that barely penetrates the skin is charted as being A. B. C. D. E.

Superior Superficial Proximal Distal Deep

38) An antipyretic agent works against A. B. C. D. E.

Fever Rash Toothaches Poison Acne


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39) If a patient is bleeding from the lower arm and direct pressure and elevation do not stop the bleeding, where should pressure be applied? A. B. C. D. E.

Radial-ulnar artery Brachial artery Subclavian artery Carotid artery Phrenic artery

40) The first thing that should be done in an emergent situation involving an unconscious person is to A. B. C. D. E.

Assess victim’s airway Control any bleeding Apply a tourniquet Call for help Give breaths


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