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AAMA Study Guide – Complete With SolutionsAccording to the guidelines established by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which of the following is the most appropriate agent
for disinfecting the counter in the hematology laboratory?
A. 10% Bleach solution
B. Hot, soapy water
C. Cidex
D. 70% Alcohol
E. 0.9% Normal saline ✔ Ans - A.10% Bleach solution
A 10% bleach solution is an effective and noncaustic disinfectant that can be used for laboratory countertops.
Which of the following describes a billing system where statements are mailed at a certain time during the month based on alphabetic breakdown of accounts receivable?
A. Reconciliation
B. Collection ratio
C. Cycle
D. Superbill
E. Age analysis ✔ Ans - C. Cycle
This bills each patient once per month, but spreads the work of billing over the month.
An operation to correct pyloric stenosis would be performed on which of the following systems? A. Musculoskeletal
B. Urinary
C. Digestive
D. Reproductive E. Cardiovascular ✔ Ans - C. Digestive
The pyloric sphincter is located between the stomach and the duodenum.
Which of the following best describes the care of instruments when performing chemical disinfection?
A. Rinse instruments in hot water for cleansing prior to chemical disinfection.
B. Place the chemical solution and instruments in an open container.
C. Immerse only the tips of the instruments in the solution.
D. Dry instruments prior to placing in the chemical solution.
E. Line the container with sterile gauze before adding instruments. ✔ Ans - D. Dry instruments prior to placing in the chemical solution.
Excessive moisture dilutes the disinfectant.
Which of the following legal terms means "the thing speaks for itself"?
A. Subpoena duces tecum
B. Medical negligence
C. Res ipsa loquitur
D. Nonfeasance E. Tort ✔ Ans - C. Res ipsa loquitur
This is a Latin term meaning "the thing speaks for itself." In medical malpractice cases the doctrine is applied when the physician's treatment is so far below what is recognized as the appropriate standard of care that negligence is presumed to have occurred.
Which of the following is an electrolyte that has an important influence on the muscle activity of the heart?
A. Phosphorus
B. Amylase
C. Potassium
D. Chloride
E. Acid phosphatase ✔ Ans - C. Potassium
This is the major element of intracellular fluid. Elevated or decreased blood
potassium levels can result in cardiac dysrhythmia.
For an examination and inspection of the spine, which of the following positions best describes how the medical assistant will place the patient on
the examination table?
A. Prone
B. Dorsal recumbent
C. Lithotomy
D. Knee-chest
E. Trendelenburg ✔ Ans - A. Prone
The patient would be face down, flat for spine exam. Which of the following is an insurance program funded by both federal and state governments that provides for health care services based on income guidelines?
A. Medicare
B. TriCare
C. Medicaid
D. Blue Shield
E. Health Maintenance Organization ✔ Ans - C. Medicaid
Medicaid programs are income-based and are funded by both the federal and state governments.
A physician informs the medical assistant that the practice will no longer treat a patient who refuses to be compliant with the prescribed medical advice or treatment plan. Of the following, which is the next step in this process?
A. Send the medical record to the patient by registered mail.
B. Change the patient's medical records to reflect inactive status and have no further contact with the patient.
C. Schedule the patient with a partner the next time an appointment is requested.
D. Send a letter of formal withdrawal to the patient by certified mail. ✔ Ans - D. Send a letter of formal withdrawal to the patient by certified mail.
This is the legally acceptable way to notify the patient of dismissal.
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