RMA Practice Test from AMT site Questions With
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A drug used to relieve pain is an: Correct Answer analgesic.
A genetic disorder characterized by the inability of the blood to
clot properly is:
a. galactosemia.
b. hemophilia.
c. thalassemia.
d. thrombocythemia. Correct Answer b.hemophilia.
A hernia of part of the rectum into the vagina is called: Correct
Answer rectocele
A letter for statement from the insurance carrier describing what
was paid, denied, or reduced in payment. Also contains
information about amounts applied to the deductible, the
patient's co-insurance, and the allowed amounts. Correct
Answer Explanation of benefits (EOB)
A marked drop in blood pressure is found with:
a. shock.
b. fright.
,c. hysteria.
d. hypertension. Correct Answer a. shock.
A medical assistant made an incorrect entry into her patient's
medical record. She understands that corrections in the medical
record are made by: Correct Answer Drawing a line through
the text to be corrected, writing the new information above the
old, dating the new entry, and signing it.
A medical assistant wants to order boxes of 21-gauge, 1/2-inch
needles. If the clinic uses four boxes weekly and supplies are
ordered once every four weeks, how many boxes should she
order? Correct Answer 16
A method of prioritizing patients so that the most urgent receive
care first is called: Correct Answer triage.
A normal color of urine is:
a. turbid.
b. straw.
c. orange.
d. clear. Correct Answer b. straw.
A patient short of breath should be put into what position on the
examination table? Correct Answer Fowler's
A payment method used by many managed care organizations in
which a fixed amount of money is reimbursed to the provider for
patients enrolled during a specific period of time, no matter what
,services are received or how many visits are made. Correct
Answer Capitation
A person who holds a health insurance plan is a: Correct
Answer subscriber
A scheduling method in which patients sign in and are seen on a
first-come, first-served basis is known as which of the
following? Correct Answer Open hours
A second-degree burn would appear as:
a. red, edematous, wet, shiny, or blistered.
b. leathery tissue, white, no blisters.
c. red and dry with no blisters.
d. deeply charred tissue damage. Correct Answer a. red,
edematous, wet, shiny, or blistered.
A stainless-steel instrument with a handle at one end and two
prongs at the other end used to test hearing is a: Correct Answer
tuning fork.
A sudden attack, such as that observed in epilepsy is known as:
Correct Answer a seizure.
A syringe marked with U-100 would be used for administering
which of the following? Correct Answer Insulin
, According to OSHA, what information must be included in the
exposure control plan?
a. A list of potential hazards and decontamination processes
b. Records of exposure incidents in the last 7 years and follow
up procedures
c. Exposure determination, method of compliance, post-
exposure evaluation and follow up procedures
d. Safety information for medical equipment and maintenance
records for the equipment Correct Answer c. Exposure
determination, method of compliance, post-exposure evaluation
and follow up procedures
According to Standard Precautions guidelines, personal
protective equipment MUST be worn whenever there is contact
with: Correct Answer blood.
According to the Patient Care Partnership (formerly the Patient's
Bill of Rights), which of the following is a patient right?
Correct Answer To expect continuity of care
After putting gloves on, what should be done to assist a bleeding
victim? Correct Answer Apply direct pressure to the site
All of the following help ensure an accurate blood pressure
reading EXCEPT:
a. the patient should empty their bladder first.
b. the blood pressure cuff is placed over the patient's sleeve.
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