MEDICAL ASSISTANT PRE ASSESSMENT
EXAM PART 1 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH SOLUTIONS 2024
The abbreviation for blood pressure is? - ANSWER BP
The abbreviation for three times a day is? - ANSWER T.I.D
To establish eligibility for the medicaid patient you must check their ... - ANSWER a.) social security
b.) ID
c.) Policy Number
d.) all of the above
answer ( all of the above)
The type of physician that would diagnose and treat disease and malfunctions of the glands of internal
secretion is a(n - ANSWER Endocrinologist
Palpation is done by? - ANSWER Feeling with part of the hand
The lithotomy position is used when a patient is having - ANSWER Vaginal examination
A patient bleeding heavily from a wound on the forearm, you should - ANSWER Apply direct pressure
A tray for a pelvic examination normally includes - ANSWER Lubricant, vaginal speculum, gloves
Incorrect information given that may injure the reputation of another is called - ANSWER Slander
Physiology is the - ANSWER Study of the function of living organisms
, When a patient must cancel an appointment, the medical assistant should - ANSWER Immediately
schedule another appointment
A tumor that is non-progressive and not life threatening is considered - ANSWER Benign
Which of the following may precipitate individual attacks of asthma? - ANSWER A. All of the choices
B. Inhalation of cold air
C. Volatile irritants from organic solvents
D. Exposure to mists and dusts
Answer (all of the choices)
Relapse refers to: - ANSWER Recurrence of symptoms
A patient calls the office and states they have received a blunt injury to the eye. You should advise them
to - ANSWER Come in as soon as possible to have the eye checked
Hypertension is also referred to as - ANSWER . High blood pressure
The abbreviation for immediately is: - ANSWER STAT
"Osteo" means? - ANSWER Bone
The "master" gland of the human body is called the - ANSWER Pituitary gland
High blood pressure is referred to as - ANSWER Hypertension
Tiny microscopic projections in the wall of the small intestine, which absorbs nutrients into the blood
stream are called: - ANSWER Villus, villi
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