CalRegional Medical Assistant Practice Exam

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• Which contraception method is typically the most effective?
• Lead I measures the potential difference between which two electrodes?
• Which organ is located directly below the adrenal glands?
• Which condition involves localized inflammation of a vein?
• Digoxin 0.5 mg by mouth four times daily. Available dosage is 250 mcg tablets. How many tablets should be given per dose?
• Identify two types of dialysis.
• Which specimen handling practice helps preserve specimen integrity for most laboratory tests?
• What is the purpose of the chain of custody in laboratory specimen handling?
• Which term matches the definition: Used to perform an examination to view the lower portion of the sigmoid and rectum through a 10- to 12-inch sigmoidoscope?
• Which hormone regulates exchange of calcium between bones and blood and increases blood calcium?
• At what age can an infant first roll from the back to the side?
• Which term describes the portion of medical costs paid by the patient after insurance pays, a form of cost sharing?
• Which blood pressure category is defined as systolic 120-129 and diastolic <80?
• Codeine (Schedule II) is prescribed as 120 mg. Available tablets contain 30 mg each. How many tablets are required?
• Hypertension is defined as blood pressure above which value?
• Which of the following is an example of an adrenergic agonist?
• Which prefix meaning 'slow' is used in medical terminology?
• Which body systems primarily regulate blood pressure through hormonal and nervous system mechanisms?
• Which term refers to gas in the digestive system?
• After eight weeks, an embryo is called what?
• Which term describes a substance that counteracts poisons by binding toxins and preventing absorption?
• What is the concentration of Haloperidol in mg per milliliter according to the vial specification?
• When documenting patient consent, which component is essential for legal validity?
• Which term matches the definition: The first of three sections of the colon; a C-shaped segment about nine inches long?
• Based on the preparation data for Amoxicillin, what is the concentration in mg per mL?
• Which term is defined as gastric (stomach) ulcer?
• Which term matches the definition: Has two layers of involuntary muscles; the inner layer forms circles around it, whereas the outer layer runs longitudinally along its approximately 10-inch length?
• The lead that records the heart’s voltage difference between the left leg electrode and a central point between the right arm and left arm is called which?
• Which procedure is invasive due to entering the body?
• What is the standard formula to calculate BMI from height and weight in metric units?
• Which heart valve prevents backflow into the left ventricle?
• What is the normal adult resting heart rate range?
• To release a patient's information to an external party, what must be obtained?
• Digoxin 0.75 mg by mouth four times daily. Available tablets are 250 mcg each. How many tablets are required per dose?
• Which statement best describes the purpose of the SOAP note in medical documentation?
• Overgrowth of cartilaginous and connective tissue is characteristic of which condition?
• Which statement best describes how to ensure specimen integrity during transport?
• An autoclave is used for what purpose?
• Which vitamin is essential for blood clotting?
• What is the normal range for adult body temperature in Celsius?
• Which symptom is commonly associated with hypoglycemia in a diabetic patient?
• Which term describes a referral in medical practice?
• The organ to which the pituitary gland is attached is the
• In congestive heart failure, which ventricle's myocardium is most commonly affected?
• If 150 mg of Robitussin is required and the concentration is 50 mg per 5 mL, how many milliliters are needed?
• Lead III is formed by the potential difference between which electrodes?
• Which injection site is commonly used for vaccines in infants?
• Which two body systems primarily regulate blood pressure through hormonal and nervous mechanisms?
• The risk factors for ovarian cancer peak in which decade?
• Which pharmacological class includes epinephrine and albuterol?
• Which laboratory value is used to assess kidney function?
• The epididymis is described as having what shape?
• Which term refers to the inflammatory condition of the colon?
• An order for Haloperidol 20 mg is to be given. The available concentration is 50 mg/mL. How many milliliters should you administer?
• Amoxicillin 2 mL corresponds to how many mg, given a 125 mg/5 mL concentration?
• What is the primary purpose of the HIPAA Privacy Rule?
• Which term matches the definition: The surgical removal of the gallbladder?
• Which vital sign measurement best indicates a patient’s oxygenation status?
• Which hormone develops the primary male sexual characteristics?
• Blood flows out from which heart chamber into the aorta?
• What does the suffix -itis indicate in medical terms?
• Seconal 35 mg is prescribed every 4 hours as needed for pain. The available concentration is 50 mg/mL. How many milliliters are required for a 35 mg dose?
• Which term matches the definition: The combination of mashed food substances and saliva?
• Which vein is most commonly used for routine venipuncture in adults?
• An abdominal aortic aneurysm can be palpated as a pulsating mass in which region?
• The major cell type in the islets of Langerhans is which?
• Which term is defined as 'The combination of mashed food substances and saliva'?
• Cervix must dilate to about blank centimeters before a baby can be delivered
• The majority of the islets of Langerhans cells are which type?
• In a practicum, the student replaces
• Which term is defined as 'The connecting channel of organs of the gastrointestinal tract'?
• What is the purpose of warming the finger before performing a capillary blood collection?
• A resume should not include information about your age.
• Which OSHA standard specifically protects workers from exposure to bloodborne pathogens?
• Which prefix meaning slow is used in terms like bradycardia?
• A proctoscope is defined as what?
• Which plane divides the body into front (anterior) and back (posterior) portions?
• Which needle gauge is typically used for adults for venipuncture?
• Which term describes the surgical opening of the ileum to the outside of the abdomen?
• Which document or method is typically used to record a patient’s symptoms, diagnosis, treatment plan, and follow-up?
• Sodium valproate 250 mg order. The available concentration is 100 mg/mL. How many milliliters should be given?
• Which of the following best describes the primary use of an autoclave in medical settings?
• Which statement best describes over-the-counter medications?
• Chyme is best described as?
• Which type of blood vessel has walls that are only one cell thick?
• Myxedema is associated with deficiency of which hormone?
• In a two-person adult CPR scenario, which ratio corresponds to the recommended compressions to ventilations?
• During two-person adult CPR, what is the recommended compression-to-ventilation ratio?
• During an interview, which posture is recommended?
• The best step for a medical assistant when a patient reports taking medications that may interact?
• For a professional reference list, how many non-family individuals should you include who can recommend you?
• What is a best practice when balancing the cash drawer at the end of the day?
• Which term means inflammation of the stomach lining?
• Which term describes chronic liver disease?
• Which of the following is a sign of abuse?
• In the donning sequence for PPE, which item is placed on last?
• Which factor is not typically known to affect insulin needs in diabetes?
• Amitriptyline 37.5 mg by mouth twice daily. Available tablets are 75 mg. How many tablets should be given per dose?
• When a patient declines recommended treatment, which element is advisable to include in the medical record?
• Which of the following is not an early sign of pregnancy?
• What is the most common gynecological malignancy?
• In clinical care, what does the abbreviation NPO stand for?
• In the clinic, what is a key component of an effective incident reporting process?
• Diverticulosis is described as?
• Which coding system is primarily used for billing diagnoses?
• The epididymis is shaped like what form?
• Bipolar leads are attached to which part of the body?
• Around 12 to 15 months, which motor ability is typically not yet developed?
• Sodium valproate 2.5 mL corresponds to how many mg, given a 100 mg/mL concentration?
• A patient presents with tachypnea and chest pain; which emergency condition must be promptly ruled out?
• In the EHR, what does PII stand for?
• Women who have had cystitis a few times can identify the characteristic symptoms and will start to drink water and:
• Which arrangement correctly represents the metric BMI formula?
• Robitussin 100 mg IM; the solution contains 50 mg per 5 mL. How many milliliters are needed to administer 100 mg?
• Which of the following is a symptom of neglect?
• What is the foremost contributing factor to stroke and kidney damage?
• Which hormone stimulates follicle development in ovaries?
• What is the correct sequence for donning PPE?
• Flatus refers to what?
• Which drug counteracts poisons by binding with the toxin to inhibit further absorption?
• What best defines aseptic technique in a clinical setting?
• What is an externship?
• Which kidney is displaced by the liver?
• Which two measurements are commonly used together to assess kidney function?
• It is customary to weigh infants
• Acromegaly is described by overgrowth of cartilage and connective tissue.
• Bulbourethral glands are commonly known as
• Lead II uses which electrode pair for the ECG?
• Which organ is primarily responsible for detoxification and metabolism?
• Which layer of skin contains sweat glands and hair follicles?
• Neomycin sulfate is prescribed 2.5 g per day for ten days. Each tablet is 500 mg. How many tablets are needed in total for the 10-day course?
• How should a medical assistant document a patient’s refusal of recommended treatment?
• The first part of the cardiac cycle is called:
• After beginning the immunization schedule, infants are typically examined how often for the first 18 months?
• What is the centimeter equivalent of the recommended two-inch chest compression depth for adult CPR?
• Which procedure is defined as invasive because it involves inserting instruments into the body?
• Which metric unit is used to measure length?
• Which immunization is typically given intramuscularly in adults?
• 0.7 mL of Seconal corresponds to how many mg, given a 50 mg/mL concentration?
• Which type of aneurysm can be palpated as a pulsating mass around the umbilical region?
• What condition occurs when the heart pumps too weakly to meet the body's blood flow needs?
• FSH stands for which hormone?
• What is the best practice to minimize no-shows in scheduling?
• When should a newborn's first pediatric appointment typically occur after birth?
• Infants typically begin their well-baby visits with a pediatrician at what age after birth?
• Diverticulosis is best described as?
• During venipuncture for a patient on anticoagulants, which practice helps reduce hematoma risk?
• In CPR for an adult, what is the required chest compression depth?
• What is the correct anatomical term for the kneecap?
• Which of the following is a gonadotropic hormone?
• Which term refers to a medical instrument used to examine the lower rectum and anal canal?
• Which feature is recommended for toys in the pediatric clinic's reception play area?
• 0.4 mL of Haloperidol corresponds to how many mg, given a 50 mg/mL concentration?
• The adrenal gland sits atop the
• Methyldopa 2.5 mL corresponds to how many mg, given a 50 mg/5 mL concentration?
• When preparing a cover letter, you should not do which of the following?
• Benzotropine 62.5 mcg by mouth every 4 hours. Available dosage is 0.25 mg tablets. How many tablets should be given per dose?
• Proctoscope is used to examine which area?
• Which term matches the definition: Gallstones?
• Amoxicillin 50 mg order. The vial concentration is 125 mg per 5 mL. How many milliliters should be drawn?
• Methyldopa 25 mg order. The available formulation is 50 mg per 5 mL. How many milliliters should be administered?
• Which instrument is used to listen to internal sounds in the body?
• By five months, a typical infant can perform which action?
• Which device measures the heart’s electrical activity?
• Which term matches the definition: The connecting chain of organs of the gastrointestinal tract?
• Which term matches the definition: Inflammation of the colon that causes tenderness and discomfort?
• Ileostomy is defined as what?
• Which service is not typically included in Medicaid comprehensive and preventative childhood programs?
• The fertilized egg is called what?
• The most common cause of adrenal insufficiency is
• Which approach is most effective when handling a difficult telephone triage call?
• A patient on anticoagulants presents for venipuncture. What precaution should the MA emphasize?
• During hypoglycemia, which organ releases stored glycogen into the bloodstream?
• A transcript is best described as
• Which term describes a body temperature above 100.4°F (38°C)?
• Capillaries are known for having walls that are how many cells thick?
• Which hormone stimulates liver glycogenolysis during low blood sugar?
• Myxedema is associated with deficiency of which hormone?
• Hepatitis is inflammation and infection of which organ?
• What best describes practicum?
• The pituitary gland is attached to which organ?
• Which action is required before releasing a patient’s information to a third party?
• Which body plane divides the body into anterior and posterior halves?
• Which instrument is used to listen to heart and lung sounds?
• Cirrhosis is chronic liver disease described as?
• In the doffing sequence for PPE, which item is removed first?
• Which option is NOT a sign of a vision deficiency in a child?
• Which pulse site is commonly used to measure a resting heart rate in adults?
• Which term matches the definition: The bile is absorbed into the bloodstream, producing the yellow discoloration of the sclera, mucosa, and skin?
• What is the difference between a prescription and an over-the-counter medication?
• Which organ is affected by cirrhosis?
• To obtain an accurate infant weight, clothing is typically removed.
• Which of the following is considered an invasive procedure?
• Which statement reflects a best practice for incident reporting in a clinic?
• Chyme is defined as what?
• What is the correct method to dispose of a needle after venipuncture?
• A patient weighs 125 pounds. Approximately how many kilograms is that?
• The kneecap is a small bone known medically as the patella. Which term describes this bone?
• Glycogen is primarily stored in which organ for energy release?
• Which statement describes ICD-10-CM?
• Benzotropine 62.5 mcg per dose every 4 hours for 24 hours. Tablet strength is 0.25 mg. How many tablets are required per day?
• Which insurance term describes the portion of medical costs paid by the patient after insurance pays?
• Which of the following best describes the typical number of non-family references to include on a job application?
• What is the correct technique to perform a basic capillary fingerstick on an adult?
• Which hormone is commonly referred to as PTH and regulates calcium?
• Following fertilization, the zygote arrives in the uterus approximately how many days after ovulation?
• Which vein is not commonly used for routine venipuncture in adults?
• Which organ releases stored glycogen into the bloodstream during hypoglycemia?
• What is the primary treatment for pyelonephritis?
• Which metric unit measures length?
• When taking a patient’s history, which component assesses onset, quality, and duration of symptoms?
• Which term is defined as gallstones?
• Synthroid is ordered as 250 mcg by mouth once daily. Available dosage is 0.125 mg tablets. How many tablets should be administered per dose?
• What is the total daily dose of Alprazolam if the order is 0.75 mg three times daily?
• Neomycin sulfate 2.5 g by mouth every day for ten days. Available dosage is 500 mg tablets. How many tablets should be given per day?
• A patient is considered hypertension if blood pressure is consistently elevated above
• A patient is prescribed Alprazolam 0.75 mg by mouth three times daily. Available tablets are 0.5 mg and scored. How many tablets should be given for each dose?
• When placing ECG leads on a patient’s lower legs, the connectors should point which direction?
• What is the normal resting heart rate range for an adult?
• Bulbourethral glands are sometimes called blank glands
• Which injection site is commonly used for vaccines in infants?
• Which route of administration provides the longest duration of action for a medication?
• Which term matches the definition: Also referred to a gastric (stomach) ulcer?