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Certified Medical Assistant Practice Exam Reduction in cardiac output is known as - answercardiogenic shock. Hypotension is the pressure of the blood against the arteries and veins. Bioterrorism is specifically monitored by the - answerCDC. The Drug Enforcement Administration monitors controll...

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Certified Medical Assistant Practice Exam


Reduction in cardiac output is known as - answer✔cardiogenic shock.




Hypotension is the pressure of the blood against the arteries and

veins.


Bioterrorism is specifically monitored by the - answer✔CDC.




The Drug Enforcement Administration monitors controlled

substances.

A control sample is best described as a(n)




sample with a known value.

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This is the best description. In a controlled experiment, an experimental sample is compared

against a control sample, which is practically identical to - answer✔the experimental sample

except for the one aspect whose effect is being tested (the

independent variable). The controlled sample is known.


EDTA is an anticoagulant used in collection tubes with which color top? - answer✔lavender




A lavendertop

tube contains EDTA and is used for CBC, WBC

differential, and platelet counts.


The normal range for total cholesterol in adults is - answer✔less than 200.




These are the normal ranges for hemoglobin (hgb).


An ASO blood test is used to detect - answer✔Group A streptococci.




A blood urea nitrogen (BUN) test is used to detect kidney function.

The primary condition for which the patient is receiving care or treatment is




the diagnosis.

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The primary condition for which the patient is receiving care or

treatment is the diagnosis. Typically, a person with abnormal symptoms will consult a doctor,

who will then obtain a history of the patient's illness and examine him or her for signs of -

answer✔disease. The doctor will determine likely diagnoses. In many cases, he or she will

conduct

more testing to confirm or clarify the diagnosis before providing treatment.

Which of the following is NOT a term for the description of the illness given by the patient? -

answer✔prognosis




This is related to the reason(s) a patient gives for seeking medical

care.

When establishing scheduling guidelines, which of the following should be considered first? -

answer✔physician preferences

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The physician's preference is considered first in scheduling.

According to the rules of sourceoriented

record keeping, forms, notes, and memos should be


kept in which order? - answer✔. reverse chronological




Chronological order is the reverse of how the chart should be

arranged.


Checking a letter for errors prior to sending it is known as - answer✔proofreading.




The medical assistant must proofread any document for errors

prior to sending it.


Which of the following displays information that is currently active? - answer✔monitor




A monitor displays current data.


A small portable device used for backing up data is known as a - answer✔flash drive.

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