Question 1

Which of the following is the most common massage modality used in the medical office?

Accepted Answer

A)  Kneading 
B)  Tapping 
C)  Rubbing 
D)  Stroking 
E)  All of these 
A)  Kneading 
B)  Tapping 
C)  Rubbing 
D)  Stroking 
E)  All of these

Question 2

Which of the following microbes lives only in the absence of oxygen?

Accepted Answer

A)  Obligate anaerobe 
B)  Facultative anaerobe 
C)  Heterotroph 
D)  Facultative aerobe 
E)  Pathogens 
A)  Obligate anaerobe 
B)  Facultative anaerobe 
C)  Heterotroph 
D)  Facultative aerobe 
E)  Pathogens

Question 3

When a tuberculin test is performed, at which of the following angles is the needle inserted?

Accepted Answer

A)  5 degrees 
B)  15 degrees 
C)  30 degrees 
D)  45 degrees 
E)  90 degrees 
A)  5 degrees 
B)  15 degrees 
C)  30 degrees 
D)  45 degrees 
E)  90 degrees

Question 4

Thrombolysis is

Accepted Answer

A)  the surgical reconstruction of blood vessels. 
B)  the blockage of blood vessels. 
C)  the destruction of a clot. 
D)  the surgical removal of a clot. 
E)  an abnormal condition of blood. 
A)  the surgical reconstruction of blood vessels. 
B)  the blockage of blood vessels. 
C)  the destruction of a clot. 
D)  the surgical removal of a clot. 
E)  an abnormal condition of blood.

Question 5

A six-year-old child who starts sucking his thumb when his new brother is born is exhibiting which type of defense mechanism?

Accepted Answer

A)  Repression 
B)  Projection 
C)  Regression 
D)  Denial 
E)  Displacement 
A)  Repression 
B)  Projection 
C)  Regression 
D)  Denial 
E)  Displacement

Question 6

A colposcopy is used for which of the following systems?

Accepted Answer

A)  Reproductive 
B)  Respiratory 
C)  Digestive 
D)  Urinary 
E)  Nervous 
A)  Reproductive 
B)  Respiratory 
C)  Digestive 
D)  Urinary 
E)  Nervous

Question 7

The term malleolus refers to a type of bone that is

Accepted Answer

A)  straight. 
B)  broken. 
C)  rounded. 
D)  long. 
E)  fractured. 
A)  straight. 
B)  broken. 
C)  rounded. 
D)  long. 
E)  fractured.

Question 8

Hemoptysis should be recorded under which of the following body systems?

Accepted Answer

A)  Integumentary 
B)  Circulatory 
C)  Respiratory 
D)  Lymphatic 
E)  Gastrointestinal 
A)  Integumentary 
B)  Circulatory 
C)  Respiratory 
D)  Lymphatic 
E)  Gastrointestinal

Question 9

Which of the following statements is true of workers' compensation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Records of a workers' compensation case should be kept with the patient's regular medical records. 
B)  The medical office bills the patient, who then is responsible for submitting claims to the insurance carrier. 
C)  It covers only specific medical bills, such as physician's fees. 
D)  The insurance carrier gets only a claim but no other records. 
E)  The injured person pays the medical bills and can file claims with the insurance company later. 
A)  Records of a workers' compensation case should be kept with the patient's regular medical records. 
B)  The medical office bills the patient, who then is responsible for submitting claims to the insurance carrier. 
C)  It covers only specific medical bills, such as physician's fees. 
D)  The insurance carrier gets only a claim but no other records. 
E)  The injured person pays the medical bills and can file claims with the insurance company later.

Question 10

Which of the following is true about the scope of education and training for medical assistants?

Accepted Answer

A)  Medical assistants are allowed to diagnose patients when the physician is absent and the case needs urgent medical attention. 
B)  Medical assistants can give out diagnostic opinions when performing emergency triage. 
C)  In some states, medical assistants are not allowed to draw blood. 
D)  Medical assistants should not be responsible for keeping controlled substances secure. 
E)  Medical assistants should not be responsible for treating terminally ill patients, especially patients diagnosed with AIDS. 
A)  Medical assistants are allowed to diagnose patients when the physician is absent and the case needs urgent medical attention. 
B)  Medical assistants can give out diagnostic opinions when performing emergency triage. 
C)  In some states, medical assistants are not allowed to draw blood. 
D)  Medical assistants should not be responsible for keeping controlled substances secure. 
E)  Medical assistants should not be responsible for treating terminally ill patients, especially patients diagnosed with AIDS.

Question 11

Which of the following conditions may cause plasma outside the body to be pink or red in color?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hemotomes 
B)  Hemoptysis 
C)  Hemolysis 
D)  Hematoma 
E)  Icterus 
A)  Hemotomes 
B)  Hemoptysis 
C)  Hemolysis 
D)  Hematoma 
E)  Icterus

Question 12

Dermatitis is

Accepted Answer

A)  inflammation of the skin. 
B)  chronic itching and swelling of the skin. 
C)  chronic pain under the skin. 
D)  inflammation of the hair follicles. 
E)  inflammation of the kidneys. 
A)  inflammation of the skin. 
B)  chronic itching and swelling of the skin. 
C)  chronic pain under the skin. 
D)  inflammation of the hair follicles. 
E)  inflammation of the kidneys.

Question 13

Which of the following tools is useful in showing the status of each account at a glance?

Accepted Answer

A)  Single-entry account list 
B)  Collection ratio 
C)  Accounts receivable ratio 
D)  Age analysis 
E)  Open-book account list 
A)  Single-entry account list 
B)  Collection ratio 
C)  Accounts receivable ratio 
D)  Age analysis 
E)  Open-book account list

Question 14

Wounds in which the outer layers of the skin are rubbed off are called

Accepted Answer

A)  lacerations. 
B)  abrasions. 
C)  incisions. 
D)  contusions. 
E)  punctures. 
A)  lacerations. 
B)  abrasions. 
C)  incisions. 
D)  contusions. 
E)  punctures.

Question 15

Which of the following positions is not suitable for patients who are pregnant (late stage), elderly, or obese?

Accepted Answer

A)  Standing 
B)  Trendelenburg's 
C)  Sims' 
D)  Lithotomy 
E)  Prone 
A)  Standing 
B)  Trendelenburg's 
C)  Sims' 
D)  Lithotomy 
E)  Prone

Question 16

Abnormal spots in the mouth are a sign of

Accepted Answer

A)  Chickenpox. 
B)  Measles. 
C)  German measles 
D)  Warts. 
E)  Diphtheria. 
A)  Chickenpox. 
B)  Measles. 
C)  German measles 
D)  Warts. 
E)  Diphtheria.

Question 17

Which of the following instruments is used to measure pressure of the intraocular region?

Accepted Answer

A)  Tuning fork 
B)  Tonometer 
C)  Ophthalmoscope 
D)  Snellen chart 
E)  Goniometer 
A)  Tuning fork 
B)  Tonometer 
C)  Ophthalmoscope 
D)  Snellen chart 
E)  Goniometer

Question 18

Which part of the ear detects motion and governs balance?

Accepted Answer

A)  Tympanic membrane 
B)  Semicircular canal 
C)  Cochlea 
D)  Cerumen 
E)  Auditory ossicles 
A)  Tympanic membrane 
B)  Semicircular canal 
C)  Cochlea 
D)  Cerumen 
E)  Auditory ossicles

Question 19

What is the plural of atrium?

Accepted Answer

A)  Atrius 
B)  Atrium 
C)  Atriae 
D)  Atriums 
E)  Atria 
A)  Atrius 
B)  Atrium 
C)  Atriae 
D)  Atriums 
E)  Atria

Question 20

Which of the following medications is most appropriate for a patient with depression?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pioglitazone (Actos) 
B)  Sertraline (Zoloft) 
C)  Orlistat (Xenical) 
D)  Simvastatin (Zocor) 
E)  Streptokinase (Streptase) 
A)  Pioglitazone (Actos) 
B)  Sertraline (Zoloft) 
C)  Orlistat (Xenical) 
D)  Simvastatin (Zocor) 
E)  Streptokinase (Streptase)

Which of the following is the most common massage modality used in the medical office?

Which of the following microbes lives only in the absence of oxygen?

When a tuberculin test is performed, at which of the following angles is the needle inserted?

Thrombolysis is

A six-year-old child who starts sucking his thumb when his new brother is born is exhibiting which type of defense mechanism?

A colposcopy is used for which of the following systems?

The term malleolus refers to a type of bone that is

Hemoptysis should be recorded under which of the following body systems?

Which of the following statements is true of workers' compensation?

Which of the following is true about the scope of education and training for medical assistants?

Which of the following conditions may cause plasma outside the body to be pink or red in color?

Dermatitis is

Which of the following tools is useful in showing the status of each account at a glance?

Wounds in which the outer layers of the skin are rubbed off are called

Which of the following positions is not suitable for patients who are pregnant (late stage), elderly, or obese?

Abnormal spots in the mouth are a sign of

Which of the following instruments is used to measure pressure of the intraocular region?

Which part of the ear detects motion and governs balance?

What is the plural of atrium?

Which of the following medications is most appropriate for a patient with depression?

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Exam 5: Microbiology

Which of the following is the most common massage modality used in the medical office?

Which of the following microbes lives only in the absence of oxygen?

When a tuberculin test is performed, at which of the following angles is the needle inserted?

Thrombolysis is

A six-year-old child who starts sucking his thumb when his new brother is born is exhibiting which type of defense mechanism?

A colposcopy is used for which of the following systems?

The term malleolus refers to a type of bone that is

Hemoptysis should be recorded under which of the following body systems?

Which of the following statements is true of workers' compensation?

Which of the following is true about the scope of education and training for medical assistants?

Which of the following conditions may cause plasma outside the body to be pink or red in color?

Dermatitis is

Which of the following tools is useful in showing the status of each account at a glance?

Wounds in which the outer layers of the skin are rubbed off are called

Which of the following positions is not suitable for patients who are pregnant (late stage), elderly, or obese?

Abnormal spots in the mouth are a sign of

Which of the following instruments is used to measure pressure of the intraocular region?

Which part of the ear detects motion and governs balance?

What is the plural of atrium?

Which of the following medications is most appropriate for a patient with depression?

The Profession of Medical Assisting

Medical Terminology

Anatomy and Physiology

Pathophysiology

General Psychology

Nutrition and Health Promotion

Medical Law and Ethics

Reception, Correspondence, Mail, Telephone Techniques, and Supplies

Appointments, Scheduling, Medical Records, Filing, Policies, and Procedures

Communication in the Medical Office

Keyboarding and Computer Applications

Filters