AMCA PRACTICE EXAM 3 questions with appropriate answers.docx

AMCA PRACTICE EXAM 3 questions with appropriate answers. Exposure to sunlight is considered adequate for adults as a source of: a. vitamin A b. vitamin C c. vitamin D d. vitamin E e. vitamin K vitamin D Vitamin D is fat-soluble, is needed for calcium absorption, and lowers the risk of rickets and osteomalacia. Vitamin D is produced by the action of sunlight on the skin. Adults could benefit from 10 minutes of sun exposure without sunscreen twice daily. It is the best way to increase vitamin D levels. Which statement is TRUE about the border of a sterile field? a. The 1-inch border is considered nonsterile. b. The entire border is sterile. c. You may touch the border if you wear sterile gloves. d. You may touch the border with a sterile instrument. e. Sterile instrument parts within the 1-inch border remain sterile. The 1-inch border is considered nonsterile The border (edge) of a sterile field is contaminated because it is touching a nonsterile area, so anything coming in contact with the border is considered contaminated. Which therapy is used in the treatment of acne, psoriasis, pressure sores, and wound infections? a. diathermy b. ultrasound c. electromyography d. ultraviolet light e. cryotherapy ultraviolet light Ultraviolet (UV) light exposure is used to target affected areas and works to slow the cell production and lessen the inflammation caused by these conditions. _______ uses high-frequency sound waves to penetrate deep tissue layers. a. cryotherapy b. diathermy c. ultrasound d. electromyography e. electric heating pad ultrasound The sound waves are created by a transducer that can penetrate an internal organ and then be transformed into an image of that organ in question. This test assists in diagnosing organ conditions. Which of the following measures the specific electrical activity in a muscle as a result of nerve conduction? a. electromyography b. diathermy c. ultrasound d. cryography e. ultraviolet light electromyography An electromyogram is commonly referred to as an EMG. Electrical activity of the muscle tissue in question is measured by inserting a needle into it. This is a diagnostic tool commonly used to detect myasthenia gravis. Which type of shock is the result of extracellular fluid loss, as seen in extensive contusions or loss of plasma from large burned areas? a. hemorrhagic b. hypovolemic c. traumatic d. septic e. neurogenic traumatic Traumatic shock is depressed body function resulting from an injury that causes extracellular fluid loss, plasma loss, blood loss, or lack of oxygen. Which of the following is NOT a sign or symptom of shock? a. perspiration b. lowered BP c. higher respiratory rate d. strong, slow pulse e. agitation strong, slow pulse A weak rapid pulse; cool, pale, moist skin; a low BP; agitation; restlessness; dyspnea; and weakness are all signs and symptoms of shock. The 1st method used to control severe bleeding is: a. elevation b. direct pressure c. pressure point method d. tourniquet application e. lowering affected body part direct pressure You would use direct pressure with a sterile compress and add more as needed. Be sure not to replace the used compresses because you do not want to disturb the clotting process. Which degree of burn is usually painless at 1st? a. 1st degree b. 2nd degree c. 3rd degree d. 4th degree e. 2nd and 3rd degree 3rd degree A 3rd degree burn is a full-thickness burn that involves nerves, among other skin components. The patient feels no pain at 1st because the nerve endings are destroyed. Which type of fat increases the risk of heart disease? a. polyunsaturated b. saturated c. monounsaturated d. fat from olives e. avocado fat saturated Saturated fats are animal fat, which is dense and solid at room temperature. These fats raise cholesterol levels. Which of the following vitamins are fat-soluble? a. A and B b. B and C c. D and B d. A, D, E, and K e. A, C, D, and E A, D, E, and K The body uses vitamins A, D, E, and K for development and metabolizing our daily intake of foods. Food sources for vitamin A are dairy products, green leafy vegetables, and liver; for vitamin D they are butter, eggs, fish, milk, and sunlight; for vitamin E they are green leafy vegetables, multigrain breads and cereals, nuts, and wheat germ; for vitamin K they are dairy, fruit, green leafy vegetables, and grain products. This type of mail requires your signature when delivered to you. a. Priority b. Express c. Certified d. First-class e. bulk Certified The signature on a piece of Certified mail shows that the person the mail was intended for did receive it. Upon receiving the postal mail delivery at the office, the medical assistant sorts it. The type of mail that receives top priority is the: a. physician's personal mail b. insurance payments (RAs) c. patient personal payments d. patient laboratory test results e. medical periodicals patient laboratory test results Your patient's health is your office's 1st priority. Test results that arrive in the mail may 115cted upon immediately. If the provider of medical services wishes to discontinue care to a noncompliant patient, which U.S. postal classification should be used to notify the patient? a. Priority b. First-class c. Registered d. Certified, with return receipt e. Express Certified, with return receipt Certified, with return receipt, mail service guarantees that delivery is made to the patient because the patient must sign for it at the time of delivery.