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NAHP NRCMA Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant Exam Practice Test

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Question 1

A mysterious condition which kills apparently healthy infants between the ages of 4 weeks and 7 months is known as:

Options:

A.

apnea

B.

tuberculosis

C.

sudden infant death syndrome

D.

pneumonia

Question 2

A condition indicating that certain elements are lacking in the blood:

Options:

A.

angina

B.

anemia

C.

ischemia

D.

all of the choices

Question 3

Which Of the following choose the word or words that are incorrectly spelled:

1. keloid 2. lisense 3. doctrine 4. Euforia

Options:

A.

1,2.3

B.

1,3

C.

2.4

D.

4

Question 4

When using a microscope with a 10X ocular and the 40X objective in place, the total magnification is

Options:

A.

50X

B.

40X

C.

30X

D.

400X

Question 5

A simples sugar to which all forms of carbohydrates arc ultimately converted is:

Options:

A.

sucrose

B.

glucose

C.

galactose

D.

maltose

Question 6

Size of the needle is expressed by:

Options:

A.

units

B.

gauge numbers

C.

cubic centimeters

D.

percent

Question 7

The outer layer of the skin is known as the:

Options:

A.

Dermis

B.

Epidermis

C.

Hypodermis

D.

Subcutaneous layer

Question 8

The lithotomy position is used when a patient is having:

Options:

A.

difficulty breathing

B.

a sigmoidoscopic examination

C.

a vaginal examination

D.

a chest x-ray

Question 9

If poor records are kept and a physician fails to report all of his incc or deductions correctly to the IRS. he is open to a charge of:

Options:

A.

negligence

B.

fraud

C.

dishonesty

D.

suspicion

Question 10

The voice box is called the:

Options:

A.

larynx

B.

pharynx

C.

glottis

D.

trachea

Question 11

Variation in the shape of the red cell Is would be indicated as:

Options:

A.

poikilocytosis

B.

anisocytosis

C.

Canasotosis

D.

poikoto$is

Question 12

What is the latest date an employer may give the employee the W-2 form?

Options:

A.

bi-weekly

B.

by April 15th

C.

by January 31st

D.

none of the choices

Question 13

When using a microscope with a 10X ocular and the 40X objective in place, the total magnification is

Options:

A.

50X

B.

40X

C.

30X

D.

400X

Question 14

United States health care system relies heavily on:

Options:

A.

Workers Compensation

B.

Preferred provider organizations

C.

Private Health Insurance

D.

IRICARE

Question 15

Facial bones that compose the massive upper jawbones are called:

Options:

A.

maxillary bones

B.

lacrimal bones

C.

vomer bones

D.

mandibular bones

Question 16

Drugs used to prevent the clotting of blood are:

Options:

A.

analgesics

B.

tranquilizers

C.

anticoagulants

D.

none of the choices

Question 17

Under what program may retired military or their dependents or active military personnel receive care?

Options:

A.

HIC

B.

TRICARC

C.

workers' compensation

D.

Medicare

Question 18

The most common place to take a pulse is at the:

Options:

A.

carotid artery

B.

brachial artery

C.

radial artery

D.

popliteal artery

Question 19

If a carotid pulse is taken, it is taken at the:

Options:

A.

neck

B.

wrist

C.

back of the knee

D.

temporal region

Question 20

The combining form for woman is:

Options:

A.

tgyino

B.

geno

C.

hetero

D.

gyneco

Question 21

Medicare pays:

Options:

A.

80 percent

B.

90 percent

C.

100 percent

D.

on assignment only

Question 22

Prognosis refers to:

Options:

A.

complete knowledge

B.

prediction of outcome

C.

before woman

D.

after knowledge

Question 23

Tissues are composed of

Options:

A.

muscles

B.

flesh

C.

cells

D.

organs

Question 24

When performing a differential white blood cell count a basophil will be recognized by

Options:

A.

large blue to purple staining granules

B.

a segmented nucleus, but the granu les have no specific color__________________________

C.

large red to bronze staining granules

D.

none of the above

Question 25

Which of the following cells are part of the body's immune system and help fight infections?

Options:

A.

Erythrocytes

B.

Leukocytes

C.

Thrombocytes

D.

Osteocytes

Question 26

The abbreviation for every hour is

Options:

A.

Q.H.

B.

E.hr.

C.

E.H.

D.

E.er.

Question 27

A technique that employs high-frequency, inaudible sound waves which bounce off body tissues and then recorded, is called:

Options:

A.

xeroradiography

B.

sonogram or echogram

C.

thermography

D.

none of tire choices

Question 28

The most common bacteriology stain is:

Options:

A.

Wright's stain

B.

Gram stain

C.

Giemsa stain

D.

gentian violet stain

Question 29

Bradycardia refers to:

Options:

A.

slow heart beat

B.

sinus rhythm

C.

last heart beat

D.

enlarged heart

Question 30

Of the following choose the word or words that are incorrectly spelled:

1. Annorexia 2. Oititis 3. Legder 4. Metabolism

Options:

A.

1.2.3

B.

1.4

C.

2.4

D.

:4

Question 31

A counting chamber utilized in manual microscopic methods is called a

Options:

A.

hemacytometer

B.

hyamestometer

C.

ccntraomctcr

D.

hcmacountcr

Question 32

An insurance contract written for a company for Its employees Is called:

Options:

A.

free coverage

B.

group coverage

C.

individual coverage

D.

benefit coverage

Question 33

A congenital anemia occurring primarily among Black or African Americans which an average of one in ten carry the abnormal gene, is called:

Options:

A.

ischemia

B.

angina

C.

sickle cell

D.

trisomy 21

Question 34

The abbreviation for immediately is

Options:

A.

Rx

B.

IMM

C.

IMI

D.

SIAI

Question 35

The word indicating the date medical insurance coverage begins is:

Options:

A.

exclusionary

B.

lapse

C.

effective

D.

carrier

Question 36

In order to inflate the blood pressure cuff the valve is turned:

Options:

A.

counter-clockwise

B.

not turned

C.

active immunity deficiency sickness

D.

none of the choices

Question 37

The type of physician that would diagnose and treat diseases and malfunctions of the glands of internal secretion is a(n).

Options:

A.

Gynecologist

B.

Gastroenterologist

C.

Endocrinologist

D.

Urologist

Question 38

The pre-determined amount of money paid by the patient before insurance company pays is:

Options:

A.

exclusion

B.

carrier

C.

coordination of benefits

D.

deductible

Question 39

The medical term for high blood sugar is:

Options:

A.

Hypoglycemia

B.

Hyperglycemia

C.

Hypertension

D.

Hyperlipidemia

Question 40

High blood pressure is referred to as

Options:

A.

Iwpertension

B.

hyperemia

C.

hypertrophy

D.

hyperthermia

Question 41

When focusing the microscope, one should begin with which objective?

Options:

A.

AilOX

B.

40X

C.

100X

D.

high power

Question 42

Physiology is the:

Options:

A.

study of physical signs

B.

process of life

C.

study of the functions of living organisms

D.

none of the choices

Question 43

An agent which excites and promotes functional activity is called:

Options:

A.

side effect

B.

suppository

C.

stimulant

D.

sedative

Question 44

Which blood type is considered the universal donor?

Options:

A.

A

B.

B

C.

AB

D.

O-

Question 45

The most common combining form is:

Options:

A.

a

B.

e

C.

u

D.

o

Question 46

One who studies disease is a:

Options:

A.

pathology

B.

pathologist

C.

pathos

D.

patio

Question 47

Insulin is secreted directly into the bloodstream by what organ?

Options:

A.

gallbladder

B.

colon

C.

pancreas

D.

liver

Question 48

The process by which cells divide to form two identical daughter cells is called:

Options:

A.

Meiosis

B.

Mitosis

C.

Cytokinesis

D.

Apoptosis

Question 49

A papanlcolaou smear is used to:

Options:

A.

detect abnormal menses

B.

detect cervical cancer

C.

determine fertility

D.

determine pregnancy

Question 50

Hemostats are a type of:

Options:

A.

probe

B.

scope

C.

forceps

D.

applicator

Question 51

The term "myocardial infarction" is commonly known as:

Options:

A.

Stroke

B.

Heart attack

C.

High blood pressure

D.

Angina

Question 52

For a patient to be entitled to 'paid in full' benefits under the Blue Shield program, their physician must be:

Options:

A.

a participating physician

B.

a specialist

C.

associated with multi

D.

listed by the social securityspecialty clinics administration

Question 53

Which vitamin is essential for calcium absorption in the body?

Options:

A.

Vitamin A

B.

Vitamin B12

C.

Vitamin C

D.

Vitamin D

Question 54

Hepatitis is inflammation of the:

Options:

A.

liver

B.

spleen

C.

kidney

D.

 thyroid

Question 55

A prefix is the of a word.

Options:

A.

ending

B.

beginning

C.

meaning

D.

rool

Question 56

The smallest blood vessel is the:

Options:

A.

capillary

B.

pulmonary vein

C.

vena cava

D.

venule

Question 57

Another name for myocardial infarction is:

Options:

A.

tachycardia

B.

aortic aneurysm

C.

ventricular fibr illation

D.

heart attack

Question 58

The word part megalo means:

Options:

A.

above

B.

below

C.

large

D.

small

Question 59

The word part which means joint is

Options:

A.

Azcarpo

B.

costo

C.

Gar thro

D.

join to

Question 60

When a patient must cancel an appointment you should: 1. reprimand the patient 2. express regret 3. refuse to re-book another appointment unless they promise to make the appointment 4. immediately schedule another appointment

Options:

A.

1.2.3

B.

2.4

C.

1.3

D.

4

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