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Medical Assistant Certification Review Questions and Answers
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Medical Assistant Certification ReviewQuestions and Answers
(CBC) - ANSWER-is a blood test done in a lavender tube which has an additive called
EDTA.
0.005ml - ANSWER-the dosage for children for tuberculin injection
0.04 seconds - ANSWER-each 1mm (small) box on the ECG strip represents
0.1ml - ANSWER-the dosage for adults for tuberculin injection
20-23 gauge - ANSWER-the needle most frequently used for venipuncture
23 to 25 gauge - ANSWER-the needle most frequently used for butterfly is the
37.0 - ANSWER-average temperature in celsius is
3rd degree heart block - ANSWER-when the atrium & the ventricles are beating
independently
97.6 - ANSWER-normal axillary temperature
98.6 - ANSWER-normal oral temperature
a durable power of attorney - ANSWER-DO NOT RESUSCITATE in the medical
records of a patient.
a visual activity of 20/50 - ANSWER-the 20 represents the distance between the chart &
the patient
abdominal - ANSWER-stomach
abduction - ANSWER-a lateral movement away from the body
abrasion - ANSWER-a wound in which the outer layers of the skin are scraped off
account payable - ANSWER-the amount purchased on credit that is used to the creditor
accounts receivable - ANSWER-money owed to the physician
activate safety device for disposal - ANSWER-in phlebotomy, the next step after
withdrawing the needle from the vein
, adjuster - ANSWER-one who acts for the insurance in a regular claim
admissions review - ANSWER-under peer review improvement act of 1982, peer review
organization is responsible for the review of the appropriateness & necessity of
hospitalizing patients also known as
allergy testing & tuberculosis - ANSWER-two purposes for intradermal injection
american medical association - ANSWER-ICD-9 code book is a numerical system for
identifying procedure developed by the
amniocentesis - ANSWER-allows the physician to perform genetic testing before the
baby is born
ampule - ANSWER-a glass container containing medication in either liquid or powder
form
an ECG to baseline - ANSWER-patient condition like fever or chills typically would not
cause
analgesics - ANSWER-acetaminophen & ibuprofen
antidote - ANSWER-antidote is any substance that neutralizes the effect of poison
antihistamines - ANSWER-relieves allergic symptoms.
antipsychotic drugs - ANSWER-drugs that relieves complications of emotional tension
antipyretic drug - ANSWER-a drug used to control temperature
antiseptic drug - ANSWER-a drug that inhibits the growth of microorganisms
antitoxin - ANSWER-a serum used to lessen the effects of poisons produced by
bacteria is an
antitussive - ANSWER-is a drug used to suppress coughing.
aphrodisiac - ANSWER-drugs that increase sexual desire
apical pulse - ANSWER-pulse located below the chest or breast & is the method of
choice for infants & young children
apical pulse - ANSWER-the method of choice for determining the heart rate on infants &
young children
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