RMA exam Flashcards
The position for gynecology (laying on your back with heels over the waist)
Lithotomy Position
When the patient lies face up with the back supporting all the weight
Dorsal Recumbent
When the patient lies on their back on the examining table with the head elevated at a 45 degree angle in order for the doctor to examine the head, neck, and chest areas
Fowler’s Position
When the patient is laying face down, flat on the examining table. Patient’s head is turned to one side and arms are placed at sides or bent at elbows
Prone Position
When the patient lies flat on their back with their hands to the side for the doctor to examine the head, neck, chest, heart, abdomen, arms, and legs A. Supine (recumbent) Position B. Dorsal C. Fowler's D. Prone
Supine (Recumbent) Position
When the patient lies on the left side with the left leg bent and the left arm placed behind their back so the left wrist is resting on the chest and right arm is resting palm upwards behind the patient’s back
Sims’ Position
In the knee-chest position, lying on the examining table face down, supporting the body with the knees and chest
Knee-Chest or Knee-Elbow Position
“The jackknife” position that may be used as an alternative for Sims’
Proctologic Position
What financial record in a clinic is typically most active? A. Accounts payable B. Employee payroll C. Accounts receivable D. Malpractice liability
C. Accounts receivable
If a patient's bill has been unpaid for more than 90 days, who would call the patient? A. Collection agency B. MA C. Physycian D. Attorney
A. Collection agency
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs includes: A. Money B. Direction C. Self-loathing D. Self-esteem
D. Self-esteem
Which of the following is the center of the brain that controls fear, anger, aggression, and anxiety? A. Amygdala B. Cortex C. Thalamus D. Hippocampus
A. Amygdala
Which of the following in the brain controls pain? A. Amygdala B. Cortex C. Thalamus D. Hippocampus
C. Thalamus
Which of the following in the brain controls consciousness? A. Amygdala B. Cortex C. Thalamus D. Hippocampus
B. Cortex
Which of the following in the brain controls the automonic nervous system and memory? A. Amygdala B. Cortex C. Thalamus D. Hippocampus
D. Hippocampus
Which would not be considered to be a part of effective communication? A. Message B. Noise C. Sender D. Feedback
B. Noise
A pregnant patient's medical chart states EHR 150 BPM. This means: A. Electronic Health Record B. Embryonic Hereditary Range C. Embryonic Heart Rate D. Mother's Heart Rate
C. Embryonic Heart Rate
A \_\_\_\_ must typically be paid by the patient at each visit when services are referred at a doctor's office. A. Co-pay B. Premium C. Deductible D. Fee schedule
A. Co-pay
When billing for ambulatory care, it would indicate: A. Use of an ambulance emergency service B. Assignment of benefits C. Outpatient classification structure D. Outpatient services provided
D. Outpatient services provided
SOAP stands for?
Subjective, Objective, Assignment, Plan
POMR stands for?
Problem Oriented Medical Record
In order for healthcare facility to comply with the HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), each patient is given:
A. A list of the employees and their credentials
B. The staff works schedule
C. Office policies
D. Patient rights and privacy practices
D. Patient rights and privacy practices
In an outpatient situation, what is the main reason for the visit shown in the admission for the visit shown in the admission record sheet? A. The first listed diagnosis B. The principal diagnosis C. The secondary diagnosis D. The primary symptom
A. The first listed diagnosis
When would Korotkoff sounds be evaluated? A. Determining blood pressure B. Counting respirations C. Evaluating pulse D. performing ultrasonography
A. Determining blood pressure
For a MA, which aspect of an exam room practice precedes the other listed techniques? A. Treating B. Listening C. Problem-solving D. Procedure
B. Listening
What is important for the MA to do before and after contact with a patient?
Disinfect or wash hands
If a patient is tested to determine antibiotics that a pathogen is susceptible to what type of test is being conducted? A. Sensitivity B. Biopsy C. Culture D. Cytology
A. Sensitivity
If an infection is nosocomial, it means?
A. Contracted within the hospital
B. Originates outside the body
C. Contracted by touch
D. That originates from within our own body
A. Contracted within the hospital
A female patient comes into the clinic presenting with pain in the abdomen. The doctor notes that this could be dysmenorrhea, what does this mean? A. Painful mensuration B. Fluid filled sac on the ovary C. A tear or split in the abdominal wall D. Kidney stone
A. Painful mensuration
How many veins bring blood to the left atrium? A. Four B. Two C. Three D. One
A. Four
When a clinic writes a statement which sets the level of care that is provided, it would be: A. Mission B. Standard C. Objective D. Requirement
B. Standard
When washing hands, the three most important factors include:
A. Antibacterial soap, length of time spent, and hot water
B. Friction, soap, and warm running water
C. Position of hands, friction, and warm running water
D. Length of tine spent, type of soap, and running water
B. Friction, soap, and warm running water
Which of the following would be a certified MA typically be able to perform when assisting the physician in the exam room?
A. Assist with minor procedures
B. Start an IV for therapy
C. Administer medications by the intravenous route
D. All of the above
A. Assist with minor procedures
The prefix "Brady" (as in bradycardia) means: A. Fast B. Irregular C. Slow D. Without
C. Slow
Adipose tissue is made up of: A. Fat cells B. Lymph nodes C. Muscles D. Skin
A. Fat cells
