AMCA-MAC Exam Study Guide With
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What drug enhances the effect of another drug: - Answer synergistic
The normal volume of urine produced by an adult in 24 hour period generally does
not exceed: - Answer 2000mL
A 24 hour specimen would be an example of a: - Answer Time Specimen
What is the name of the law that protects health care workers who give aid during
the time of an accident: - Answer Good Samaritan Law
All pathogens are - Answer microbes that can cause disease
Two employees discussing a patient diagnosis on a hospital elevator with other
people present is a violation of - Answer Patient Confidentiality
When using a No.10 envelop, where should the address be placed - Answer 10 lines
down from the top and 2 inches from the left edge of the envelope
cellular respiration - Answer mitochondria
Somatic tremor is the result of - Answer muscle movement
There are two types of civil actions against healthcare providers for injuries resulting
from health care. The first one is lack of informed and the second one is - Answer
Violation of continued care plan
A patients weight should be listed in the patients chart nearest - Answer 1/4 pound
Co insurance is calculated based on - Answer percentage of a charge
Collection devices used in skin punctures are called - Answer Capillary tubes
Which of the following is correct regarding contact transmission - Answer It involves
contaminated instruments,needles, or contaminated hands that are not washed
Which of the following blood pressure reading would be considered stage 1 - Answer
148/96
Which of the following procedures can be performed by a medical assistant - Answer
Intramuscular injection
MSDS information includes - Answer a table of the chemical elements
A baby's pulse and respirations are - Answer faster than an adults
A patient is having a seizure. Which of the following is most appropriate step for the
medical assistant to take to protect the patient - Answer Loosen clothing around the
patients neck
, AMCA-MAC Exam Study Guide With
Correct Answers….
What is the best location to check the pulse of an adult who is unconscious and not
breathing? - Answer At the carotid artery of the neck
Asprin and acetaminophen are examples of - Answer Analgesics and antipyretics
Mr.Matthews called the office to get the test results for his wife Martha. What should
the medical assistant do - Answer Check the medical record to see if Mr.Matthews is
authorized to have this information on Mrs.Matthews HIPPA form, if so then release
the information.
A round, raised skin lesion with itching is a positive sign of a reaction to allergic
testing is a - Answer Wheal
When a person stays in the same position all the time,pressure causes the skin to -
Answer Weaken and become necrotic
SOAP is an acronym for - Answer subjective, objective, assessment, plan
What is the process used to wash and remove blood and tissue from medical
instruments called - Answer Sanitization
Dr.Jones and Dr.Brown decide to share a practice together, they share
patients,expenses,profit and assests. which type of medical practice is this? -
Answer Group Practice
Every prescription for a controlled substance requires the physicians signature and a
__________ number - Answer DEA
Which of the following drug administration routes is the most appropriate for a patient
who has nausea and vomiting - Answer Rectal
A normal resting heart rate for a average adult is - Answer 60-100 bpm
The national health insurance plan for americans age 65 and older is - Answer
Medicare
A patient came into the doctors office with chest pain and shortness of breath. Which
position is the best to help him/her breath better - Answer Fowlers
A structure that is composed of two or more tissue types is called a/an - Answer
organ
Which mode of infection transmission occurs from touching contaminated bed
linens? - Answer indirect contact
A monitor that a patient wears for 24 hours is called a(n): - Answer holter
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