AMCA CERTIFICATION Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

AMCA, physical therapy aide certification ( PTAC)The physical therapy aid - correct answer Assist the physical therapist in carrying out treatment plan Which professional would most likely be working outside of a healthcare facility - correct answer Paramedic What type of healthcare facility deals with patients who have terminal C or less than six months to live - correct answer Hospice care If a physical therapist is not confident in assisting the patient, this may lead to the patie...

AMCA CERTIFICATION TEST - MEDICAL ASSISTING STUDY GUIDE - SET A with Complete Solutions (2023) 1) Which of the following is considered a parasitic infection? A. Lyme disease B. Rabies C. Ringworm D. Malaria - ANSWER-D. Malaria 2) Aspirin and acetaminophen are examples of: A. Analgesics and antipyretics B. Antitussives and decongestants C. Antihistamines and antiemetics D. Antidotes and antibiotics - ANSWER-A. Analgesics and antipyretics 3) Demerol 75 mg, IM every 4 hours, as ne...

AMCA CERTIFICATION TEST - MEDICAL ASSISTING STUDY GUIDE 1) Which of the following is considered a parasitic infection? A. Lyme disease B. Rabies C. Ringworm D. Malaria - D. Malaria 2) Aspirin and acetaminophen are examples of: A. Analgesics and antipyretics B. Antitussives and decongestants C. Antihistamines and antiemetics D. Antidotes and antibiotics - A. Analgesics and antipyretics 3) Demerol 75 mg, IM every 4 hours, as needed for severe pain, is what type of medication order? ...

What is the best way to address an elderly patient? Mr. or Mrs. When calling a facility to schedule a patient, what is the most important factor to remember? To maintain patient confidentiality After how many minutes after a patient has missed an appointment, should the medical assistant call to reschedule? 15 Which of thee following schedules methods books several patients around the same time? Cluster booking Which temperature site would give the highest normal values? Rectal ...

Which of the following is considered a parasitic infection? - Malaria Aspirin and acetaminophen are examples of: - Analgesics and Antipyretics Demerol 75 mg, IM every 4 hours, as needed for severe pain, is what type of medication order? - PRN This unit in the hospital is run by physicians and experts in the field of musculoskeletal disorders of bones, joints, ligaments and tendons, identify this department. - Rheumatologist MSDS information includes: - is a document that contains inf...

Whole blood mostly consist of ____________. - water Rationale - whole blood is composed of water, solutes, and cells. Whole blood is 55-60% plasma and 40-45% cells. Plasma is about 92% wate Which type of blood cells are responsible for gas exchange in circulating blood? - Red blood cells Rationale - Red blood cells (erythrocytes) transport oxygen and help transport Carbon Dioxide. Professional negligence is also called: - malpractice Which of the following is the most important fo...

Ethics is... - Conforming to moral standards of the right behavior or rule of conduct. The main purpose of PPE is to: - Provide employees a barrier against infection. OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration): - the law that protects you from exposure to bloodborne pathogens and other bodily fluids in the workplace. Basal State: - When the body has had adequate rest and no food for at least 12 hours. Quantitative test is one that: - Tests for the presence and amount of sub...

1) Which of the following is considered a parasitic infection? A. Lyme disease B. Rabies C. Ringworm D. Malaria - D. Malaria 2) Aspirin and acetaminophen are examples of: A. Analgesics and antipyretics B. Antitussives and decongestants C. Antihistamines and antiemetics D. Antidotes and antibiotics - A. Analgesics and antipyretics 3) Demerol 75 mg, IM every 4 hours, as needed for severe pain, is what type of medication order? A. Single B. PRN C. Stat D. Routine - B. PRN 4) Th...

Empathy - Having an understanding and compassion for what the patient may be experiencing Established Patient - Has been seen by the physician within 3 years New Patient - Hasn't been to the physician in 3 years CMS - Center for Medicare and Medicaid services HIPAA Title I - Healthcare Access, Portability and Renewability HIPAA Title II - Preventing Health Care Fraud and Abuse HIPAA Title III - Tax Related Health Provisions HIPAA Title IV - Application and Enforcement of Gr...

AMCA CERTIFICATION TEST - MEDICAL ASSISTING STUDY GUIDE - SET A 1) Which of the following is considered a parasitic infection? A. Lyme disease B. Rabies C. Ringworm D. Malaria - 2) Aspirin and acetaminophen are examples of: A. Analgesics and antipyretics B. Antitussives and decongestants C. Antihistamines and antiemetics D. Antidotes and antibiotics - 3) Demerol 75 mg, IM every 4 hours, as needed for severe pain, is what type of medication order? A. Single B. PRN C. Stat ...

1) Which of the following is considered a parasitic infection? A. Lyme disease B. Rabies C. Ringworm D. Malaria - 2) Aspirin and acetaminophen are examples of: A. Analgesics and antipyretics B. Antitussives and decongestants C. Antihistamines and antiemetics D. Antidotes and antibiotics - 3) Demerol 75 mg, IM every 4 hours, as needed for severe pain, is what type of medication order? A. Single B. PRN C. Stat D. Routine - 4) This unit in the hospital is run by physicians and exp...