Clinical Patient Care Practice Test 2025 Medical Assistant Exam

Last Updated on November 17, 2024

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This Clinical Patient Care Practice Test consists of 100 sample multiple-choice questions. You can practice this test without any registration. Topics included Patient Intake and Vitals, General Patient Care, Infection Control and Safety, point-of-care testing and Laboratory Procedures, Phlebotomy and EKG and Cardiovascular Testing.

Clinical Patient Care Practice Test

1 / 100

1) Which of the following values is considered a desirable cholesterol level?

A) 0 mg/dl

B) 300 mg/dl

C) 230 mg/dl

D) 250 mg/dl

E) 180 mg/dl

2 / 100

2) To take the blood pressure correctly, the medical assistant should

A) pump up the cuff until the pulse is no longer audible

B) have the arm at or near the level of the heart

C) position the cuff so that the artery marker is at the level of the elbow

D) use any blood pressure cuff that is available as long as it fits the patient’s arm

E) release the air from the cuff rapidly in order to decrease patient discomfort

3 / 100

3) To screen for hearing acuity or bone conduction of sound, the medical assistant would use a/an

A) reflex hammer

B) Snellen test

C) tuning fork

D) ophthalmoscope

E) otoscope

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4) Factors that affect the action of drugs include all EXCEPT

A) use of generic medication

B) body weight

C) disease processes

D) sex

E) age

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5) An effective way to handle patient emergencies in a medical practice office is to take which of the following steps in advance?

A) Make sure that a doctor is consistently available.

B) Post the phone number for poison control.

C) Have a first aid kit in the office.

D) Identify the at-risk situations that are most likely to occur, given the patient population seen in the office, and prepare to provide care for these situations.

E) Ask very sick patients to go to the hospital emergency room.

6 / 100

6) Examples of a bandage include

A) Clear IV site

B) 4 × 4 gauze

C) Tubular gauze

D) Telfa

E) Steri-Strips

7 / 100

7) Which of the following instruments would NOT be needed when preparing for a cyst removal?

A) Dressing forceps

B) Scalpel

C) Speculum

D) Senn retractor

E) Needle holder

8 / 100

8) Using a tape measure to evaluate the head and chest circumference of an infant is called

A) auscultation

B) palpation

C) observation

D) mensuration

E) percussion

9 / 100

9) The process used to wash and remove tissue from medical instruments is called

A) asepsis

B) sanitization

C) boiling

D) disinfection

E) sterilization

10 / 100

10) When drawing multiple tubes of blood via venipuncture, what is the correct order of draw based on colored stoppers?

A) Gray, yellow, red, blue

B) Red, yellow, lavender, green

C) Green, yellow, lavender, red

D) Lavender, red, green, yellow

E) Yellow, red, lavender, green

11 / 100

11) If a medical assistant is giving a 75-pound child a dose of antibiotic using Clark’s Law, which of the following would be administered if the usual adult dose is 500 mg?

A) 125 mg

B) 250 mg

C) 200 mg

D) 500 mg

E) 375 mg

12 / 100

12) The knee-chest position is used for

A) patients who have difficulty breathing

B) procotological exams

C) exam of the chest and upper torso

D) vaginal exams

E) for treatment of hypotension

13 / 100

13) In a large-scale national disaster or disease outbreak, which of the following considerations should be taken into account by a medical practice office?

A) Some patients will come to the office for care due to overcrowded emergency rooms.

B) All of the above

C) None of the above

D) The practice should communicate with local public health officials and participate in a coordinated plan.

E) The practice may need to administer vaccinations or immunizations to their patients.

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14) Which of the following is the maximum amount of time a tourniquet should remain on the patient’s arm during the performance of a routine venipuncture?

A) 5 minutes

B) 3 minutes

C) 30 seconds

D) 60 seconds

E) 2 minutes

15 / 100

15) Which of the following reagent strip panels would show an abnormal finding if a person is suffering from a bacterial urinary tract infection?

A) (+) bilirubin

B) (+) protein

C) (+) nitrites

D) (+) ketones

E) (+) glucose

16 / 100

16) When performing an EKG on a patient, if the tracing is not what is expected, the FIRST thing that should be checked is

A) electrical interference

B) patient movement

C) placement of the electrodes

D) machine settings

E) the status of the patient

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17) The most important thing to do to prevent transfer of infectious material is

A) dispose of sharps in a rigid container

B) wear gloves when exposed to body fluids

C) use biohazard bags

D) disinfect patient care equipment between uses

E) wash your hands

18 / 100

18) The medical assistant’s role in obtaining informed consent is

A) explaining the benefits and risks of the procedure

B) answering all questions that the patient has about the procedure

C) making sure that the patient understands and has no questions

D) witnessing the signature of the patient

E) explaining alternative treatments to the patient

19 / 100

19) A scraping of the superficial layer of skin is called a/an

A) contusion

B) avulsion

C) abrasion

D) laceration

E) incision

20 / 100

20) Emergency treatment for a second-degree burn would include

A) applying a clean, cool, wet cloth to the area

B) bandaging tightly

C) applying an emollient cream

D) breaking any blisters seen

E) scrubbing the site with antiseptic soap

21 / 100

21) In the event of a large-scale act of bioterrorism, which of the following steps would NOT be an approach to be used by a medical office practice?

A) knowing the signs and symptoms related to a disease outbreak

B) providing vaccines and/or immunizations

C) sending patients to the emergency room for diagnosis

D) practicing proper infection control and waste disposal of contaminated material

E) coordination and communication with local public health officials

22 / 100

22) Which of the following is NOT a normal vein for phlebotomy?

A) Basilic vein

B) Hepatic vein

C) Cubital vein

D) Cephalic vein

E) Brachial vein

23 / 100

23) After drying and removing packs from the autoclave, the FIRST thing that you should do is

A) discard all outdated packs

B) seal in a plastic bag to ensure sterility

C) place the newly sterilized packs under the older ones in the storage area

D) mark packs with your initials and the date sterilized

E) check the indicators to confirm they have changed color

24 / 100

24) Sterile technique must be used when

A) placing sutures in a new laceration

B) removing sutures from a healed laceration

C) performing a Pap smear

D) cleaning the skin prior to placement of sutures

E) performing a rectal exam in order to do a hemoccult

25 / 100

25) Which of the following actions should the medical assistant take to ensure disposable thermometers are ready for an exam?

A) Place probe covers on them

B) Swab the tips with alcohol

C) Confirm that they have been autoclaved within 28 days

D) Ensure the expiration dates have not passed

E) Store them in a locked cabinet

26 / 100

26) In an infant, you should check the pulse in which of the following arteries in an emergency situation?

A) Femoral

B) Radial

C) Temporal

D) Carotid

E) Brachial

27 / 100

27) Using sterile instruments to perform a breast biopsy is an example of

A) sanitization

B) sterilization

C) surgical asepsis

D) personal protective equipment

E) medical asepsis

28 / 100

28) The patient is having occult blood in the stool caused by a medication that they are taking. Which of the following medications would you suspect?

A) Lisinopril

B) Prozac

C) Hydrochlorothiazide

D) Coumadin

E) Ativan

29 / 100

29) Normal respiratory rate for an adult is

A) 8–16 breaths per minute

B) 20–26 breaths per minute

C) 8–12 breaths per minute

D) 12–20 breaths per minute

E) 12–26 breaths per minute

30 / 100

30) When there is an unidentified clear liquid on the floor of the exam room after a patient has left the room, the medical assistant should

A) put on exam gloves, clean up with a paper towel, and put it in the biohazard container

B) put on sterile gloves, clean up the spill with a paper towel, and put it in the biohazard container

C) go and ask the patient if they are aware of what the liquid is

D) put up a wet floor sign and ask a housekeeper to clean up the area

E) clean up the spill with a disposable paper towel and place in the regular trash container

31 / 100

31) When removing paper that is soiled with biohazardous waste from the exam table, the medical assistant should do which of the following before cleaning the table with disinfectant and pulling down unused paper?

A) Using unsterile gloves, roll the paper down toward the body and discard.

B) Roll the paper inward and toward the body working from the end of the exam table.

C) Roll the paper inward and away from the body, discard, and change gloves.

D) Use sterile gloves.

E) Gather the soiled paper in gloved hands and discard.

32 / 100

32) Which of the following is NOT considered proper patient instruction for obtaining a clean-catch midstream urine specimen?

A) Clean the urinary meatus from back to front.

B) Continue to hold the labia apart and void a small amount into the toilet.

C) The specimen container should not touch any part of the body.

D) Have the patient remove undergarments.

E) Make sure not to touch the inside of the container.

33 / 100

33) What is the maximum time allotted for a collected blood sample to sit in a serum separator tube before being centrifuged?

A) 30 minutes

B) 1 minute

C) 60 minutes

D) 15 minutes

E) 5 minutes

34 / 100

34) A nonsterile item is accidentally added to a sterile field being prepared for the suture of a skin laceration. Once the medical assistant discovers this, they should

A) redo the sterile field and re-sterilize any instruments

B) leave it on the sterile field but cover it with a sterile towel

C) remove it at once

D) replace the item with a similar sterile one

E) report it to the physician

35 / 100

35) Which one of the following diseases is confirmed by a positive VDRL and RPR?

A) Systemic lupus erythematosus

B) Syphilis

C) Rheumatoid arthritis

D) Mononucleosis

E) Hepatitis

36 / 100

36) When moving a heavy object one should

A) bend from the waist to lift the object

B) lift heavy objects only if they are stored at waist level or higher

C) make sure that the object is at least 5 inches away from the body

D) assess the object prior to trying to lift it and ask for help if needed

E) ask for help if an attempt to lift the object shows that it is too heavy

37 / 100

37) Evaluation of the spinal column is accomplished easily from which of the following positions?

A) Lithotomy

B) Supine

C) Knee-chest

D) Prone

E) Trendelenburg

38 / 100

38) Which of the following statements is TRUE?

A) Hemoglobin measures the oxygen-carrying capacity of blood and is expressed in g/dl.

B) Hematocrit is expressed in mm/sec

C) The erythrocyte sedimentation rate is a means of identifying how fast blood clots.

D) The specific gravity of urine is part of the microscopic examination of urine.

E) A spirometer is used to measure the relative humidity of exhaled air.

39 / 100

39) The correct position to place a patient who has fainted is

A) Fowler’s

B) supine

C) prone

D) Trendelenburg

E) lithotomy

40 / 100

40) To encourage an elderly patient to give information while taking the patient history, the medical assistant should

A) ask open-ended questions

B) inform the patient in the beginning that there is only a short time to perform this history

C) interview a family member instead of the patient

D) speak loudly because the patient is likely to be hard of hearing

E) ask questions that can be answered with “yes” or “no” answers

41 / 100

41) In which of the following radiographic positions is the patient lying on their back?

A) Lateral

B) Prone

C) Posteroanterior

D) Oblique

E) Supine

42 / 100

42) Applying an elastic or ACE wrap to a sprained ankle is an example of

A) bandaging

B) splinting

C) treating a wound

D) casting

E) applying a dressing

43 / 100

43) Which of the following measures is a normal specific gravity of urine?

A) 1.125

B) 1.050

C) 1.025

D) 1.000

E) 1.275

44 / 100

44) Which one of the following is the correct angle for a needle to enter the vein for venipuncture?

A) 15 degrees

B) 5 degrees

C) 30 degrees

D) 90 degrees

E) 45 degrees

45 / 100

45) To correctly treat an adult with a foreign body airway obstruction, the medical assistant should first

A) with the left hand, check the pulse at the left carotid artery

B) lower the victim to the floor and start to perform abdominal thrusts

C) place your hands around the victim from behind palms against abdomen and thrust upward

D) open the patient’s mouth and attempt to remove any foreign body that can be seen

E) ask the patient “Can you speak?”

46 / 100

46) The generic name for Lipitor is

A) furosemide

B) atorvastatin calcium

C) amlodipine

D) clopidogrel bisulfate

E) atenolol

47 / 100

47) If the medical assistant notices a small tear in the sterile glove during a procedure, they should

A) step away from the procedure and replace the gloves with new ones

B) put a piece of sterile tape over the hole in the glove

C) continue the procedure but do not pick up sterile objects with that hand

D) ask a coworker to put on sterile gloves and take over

E) alert the physician that they are not able to assist any longer

48 / 100

48) Which of the following types of urine specimen contains the greatest concentration of dissolved substances?

A) 24-hour

B) First-voided morning

C) Second-voided

D) Random

E) Clean-catch midstream

49 / 100

49) A procedure that a medical assistant would not expect to take part in when doing minor surgeries in the office is

A) biopsy of a skin lesion

B) incision and drainage of a wound

C) cyst removal

D) suture of lacerations

E) biopsy of the lung

50 / 100

50) Which of the following situations would be of least concern when involved in a sterile procedure?

A) Talking over the sterile field

B) Adding nonsterile items to the sterile field

C) A tear in the glove of a member of the sterile team

D) A nonsterile person entering the room

E) Loose, uncovered hair on a member of the sterile team

51 / 100

51) Wearing a mask, gown, and gloves when working with a patient is an example of using

A) personal protective equipment

B) standard procedure

C) barrier method

D) surgical asepsis

E) body substance isolation

52 / 100

52) If the physician is going to do a Pap smear, the medical assistant should have which the following equipment available?

A) Hemocult card

B) Speculum and water soluble lubricant

C) Curette and dilator

D) Sterile gloves and a light source

E) Suture removal tray

53 / 100

53) The Ishihara test is used to diagnose

A) hyperopia

B) myopia

C) presbyopia

D) color blindness

E) need for reading glasses

54 / 100

54) Which route of temperature assessment is LEAST invasive?

A) Tympanic

B) Temporal

C) Oral

D) Rectal

E) Intranasal

55 / 100

55) A fomite is

A) a method of removing pathogens used on objects

B) a sexually transmitted disease

C) an animal or insect that can transmit disease

D) a method of sanitization used on objects that cannot be scrubbed

E) an inanimate object that can harbor pathogens

56 / 100

56) Which type of thermometer should NOT be used in the medical office?

A) Infrared

B) Disposable

C) Glass

D) Digital

E) Tympanic

57 / 100

57) To remove sutures, the medical assistant should have a tray with instruments that should include

A) bandage scissors

B) Kelly hemostat

C) Mayo scissors

D) Senn retractor

E) Littauer scissors

58 / 100

58) Initial treatment for a sprained ankle would include

A) application of ice in 20-minute intervals for the first 48 hours

B) application of a heating pad in 20-minute intervals for the first 48 hours

C) application of an air cast to the lower extremity

D) massage the ankle with pain relief ointment as needed

E) exercise the ankle in order to prevent stiffness

59 / 100

59) Which of the following emergency situations should receive the first priority?

A) Open fracture of the femur

B) Occluded airway

C) Bleeding from a laceration of the forearm

D) Mid-sternal chest pain

E) Grand mal seizure

60 / 100

60) When performing a surgical hand scrub, make sure to

A) hold fingers higher than the elbows

B) hold fingers lower than the wrists

C) wash for 60 seconds

D) dry hands before turning off the water faucet

E) dry hands with paper toweling

61 / 100

61) Which one of the following tests is used to determine the best antibiotic to treat a condition?

A) Blood agar

B) Sensitivity

C) Morphology

D) Liquid culture medium

E) Culturing

62 / 100

62) To have a method of checking to see if an autoclaved item is sterile, the medical assistant should

A) open the autoclave prior to the drying cycle to view the indicators and tape and confirm that the item is sterile

B) open one pack and check the indicator strip for sterilization after each autoclave batch is run

C) leave an open flap in the packs to view the indicator strip to ensure that it is sterile

D) place indicator strips in the packs and envelopes and use autoclave tape to secure the packs

E) set the timer on the autoclave to run for 30 minutes to ensure that the items are sterilized

63 / 100

63) The most appropriate position for a patient with respiratory problems is

A) prone

B) lithotomy

C) Trendelenburg

D) Fowler’s

E) dorsal recumbent

64 / 100

64) Symptoms of insulin shock include

A) diaphoresis and a fruity smell to the breath with an increased blood sugar reading

B) diaphoresis, tremulousness, confusion, and decreased blood sugar reading

C) fruity or acetone smell to the breath and a decreased blood sugar reading

D) tremulousness and an elevated blood sugar reading

E) confusion, tachycardia, and an elevated blood sugar reading

65 / 100

65) When checking supplies in the office, the medical assistant notices that the hemostats in the cupboard were autoclaved 28 days ago. The medical assistant would

A) unwrap and repackage items and run through the appropriate autoclave cycle to sterilize

B) confirm that each package is intact and without damage

C) place the packages back in the autoclave and run the appropriate cycle to re-sterilize

D) re-date the packages for an additional 28 days

E) count to see if there are enough available for the amount of expected procedures

66 / 100

66) The microscope condenser is responsible for

A) holding and moving the slide

B) coarse and fine adjustment for object focus

C) controlling the amount of light focused on an object

D) evaporating water from the slide

E) collecting and concentrating light rays

67 / 100

67) Which of the following medications would NOT be ordered for an elderly patient with cardiovascular disease?

A) Lasix

B) Lanoxin

C) Lisinopril

D) Prozac

E) Potassium chloride

68 / 100

68) Snellen testing results give information about

A) ability to hear vibratory sound

B) visual acuity

C) colorblindness

D) blood pressure

E) blood sugar results

69 / 100

69) To respect the patient’s privacy while obtaining information about their history, you should

A) take the patient to a quiet and private area to obtain the history

B) ask the patient to specify people who can give information about them

C) ask the patient to fill out a form rather than asking the questions in an interview

D) explain that if the patient does not want to answer any of the questions, it is not required

E) let the doctor ask any questions that you feel the patient may be sensitive about

70 / 100

70) Upon discovering a known diabetic patient who is disoriented and confused, which of the following should the medical assistant do FIRST?

A) Give a form of glucose to the patient

B) Check the vital signs

C) Check for spontaneous respirations

D) Draw a blood glucose

E) Ask what symptoms the patient is having

71 / 100

71) Prior to administration of a local anesthesia, the medical assistant should

A) look in the patient’s chart to see if the patient has had a minor surgery procedure done prior

B) carefully take an allergy history from the patient prior to the procedure

C) administer a test dose to make sure the patient does not have an allergic reaction

D) ask the patient what local anesthesia they have had in the past and use the same medication

E) confirm that the patient has brought someone along to drive them home after the procedure

72 / 100

72) If your patient is being treated for a severe upper respiratory infection, which of the following medications would you NOT expect to see ordered?

A) Cipro

B) Albuterol

C) Hydrochlorothiazide

D) Amoxicillin

E) Robitussin

73 / 100

73) A viral infection

A) causes tuberculosis

B) will always resolve in 7 to 10 days

C) cannot be transmitted by droplets

D) does not respond to antibiotic treatment

E) can always be prevented by vaccination

74 / 100

74) You should suspect that a patient may be having a heart attack if the patient is complaining of

A) pain in the shoulder or jaw

B) severe headache

C) blurred or double vision

D) weakness on one side of the body

E) difficulty understanding spoken words

75 / 100

75) Heart sounds that are heard when the blood pressure is being measured are called the

A) Rinne sounds

B) Korotkoff sounds

C) Jaeger sounds

D) Ishihara sounds

E) Snellen sounds

76 / 100

76) The popliteal pulse is located

A) at the inner aspect of the leg in the groin

B) on the dorsal surface of the foot

C) behind the knee

D) at the apex of the heart

E) on the thumb side of the wrist

77 / 100

77) Lyme disease, if untreated, can progress into a/an

A) nonpathogenic condition

B) chronic infection

C) contagious disease

D) viral infection

E) acute infection

78 / 100

78) A person who has difficulty breathing and experiences swelling of the respiratory tract following a bee sting may have

A) a myocardial infarction

B) an asthma attack

C) obstructive airway disease

D) anaphylactic shock

E) cardiogenic shock

79 / 100

79) Urine or serum pregnancy tests are utilized to detect the presence of which of the following?

A) Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)

B) Heterphile antibody

C) Human growth hormone (hGH)

D) Phenylketonuria

E) Human chorionic gonadotropin hormone (hCG)

80 / 100

80) Draping is done primarily for

A) patient privacy

B) convenience of the doctor

C) facilitating the specific exam

D) keeping the patient warm

E) convenience of the medical assistant

81 / 100

81) A “blind” weight is done on a patient by

A) not recording the weight in the patient’s chart

B) asking the patient to self-weigh at home and report it when at the office

C) weighing the patient in the wheelchair and then subtracting the weight of the chair

D) taking the weight at the appointment

E) shielding the readout so the patient is not aware of what the reading is

82 / 100

82) After a patient has had a grand mal seizure, one would expect the patient to be

A) hypotensive with a decreased pulse

B) confused and drowsy

C) in need of airway management

D) needing immediate transport to the hospital

E) excited and hyperactive

83 / 100

83) Which of the following steps helps ensure smooth operation in the medical office during a patient emergency?

A) Clearing the office out during a patient emergency

B) Arranging for close proximity to the local emergency room

C) Avoiding setting up appointments for seriously ill patients

D) Having an AED device on hand

E) Adhering to a pre-established plan and protocols for managing the emergency

84 / 100

84) To palpate the pulse in an adult, the usual procedure would be to

A) feel at the inner aspect of the thumb side of the wrist with the first two fingers

B) press deeply below the inguinal ligament in the groin

C) use the thumb of the dominant hand to feel the temple area of the skull

D) listen with a stethoscope at the apex of the heart

E) locate it between the larynx and the sternocleidomastoid muscle in the side of the neck

85 / 100

85) When checking the sterile supplies in the office, the medical assistant should

A) examine sterile packs and discard any that are damaged

B) discard sterile packs that have been taken into patient rooms but not used

C) unwrap and re-sterilize any sterile packs that are older than 21 days

D) seal sterile packs that are expired in plastic in order to extend the time they may be used

E) arrange sterile packs so that the ones that will expire last are used first

86 / 100

86) To be prepared for an office emergency, the medical assistant should

A) call 911 immediately

B) review the office policies and be aware of location of emergency supplies

C) make a list of emergency phone numbers to place close to the telephone

D) keep policies for emergencies nearby for reference

E) ask a more experienced person in the office to handle any emergency

87 / 100

87) Which of the following is a Gram-positive cocci that grows in clusters?

A) Staphylococcus aureus

B) Mycobacterium tuberculosis

C) Escherichia coli

D) Streptococcus pneumoniae

E) Neisseria meningitidis

88 / 100

88) The ratio for making a disinfectant from bleach and water is

A) 10:1

B) 1:20

C) 1:10

D) 1:100

E) 1:5

89 / 100

89) Which one of the following is NOT a proper procedure for performing the Multistix 10 reagent strip test?

A) Do not touch the strip with your fingers.

B) Discolored strips should be discarded.

C) Completely immerse the strip in the specimen.

D) Immediately recap the testing strip bottle.

E) Hold the strip in a vertical position.

90 / 100

90) Which of the following terms is defined as the concentration at which a substance in the blood, not normally excreted by the kidney, begins to appear in the urine?

A) Supernatant

B) Renal threshold

C) Micturition

D) Aliquot

E) Refractive index

91 / 100

91) When preparing the skin for a minor surgical procedure, the medical assistant should

A) wash the skin with antiseptic soap from the inner area to the outer in a circular motion

B) wash the skin with a disinfectant solution from the inner area to the outer in a circular motion

C) wash the skin with antiseptic soap in an up and down motion and using friction

D) wash the skin with antiseptic soap after applying sterile gloves and gown

E) wash the skin with alcohol and air dry

92 / 100

92) Which of the following positions should the patient be in for a vaginal exam?

A) Semi-Fowler’s

B) Lithotomy

C) Fowler’s

D) Prone

E) Sims’s

93 / 100

93) The FIRST thing a medical assistant should do when coming across an adult who is not responsive is

A) roll the person onto the left side, keeping the neck and body in alignment

B) look into the mouth to see if there is an object obstructing the airway

C) check for a carotid pulse on the side closest to the assistant

D) reposition the airway and check again for spontaneous respirations

E) give two rescue breaths and then start chest compressions

94 / 100

94) Which of the following is a disposable glass or plastic tube used for hematocrit determination?

A) Serum separator tube

B) Microcollection tube

C) Capillary tube

D) Evacuated glass tube

E) Reagent tube

95 / 100

95) A medical assistant is giving a DPT injection to a six-month-old infant. The assistant would give the injection at which of the following sites?

A) Gluteus medius

B) Upper outer quadrant of the gluteus muscle

C) Deltoid muscle

D) Vastus lateralis

E) Subcutaneous tissue of the thigh

96 / 100

96) Employment, use of tobacco and alcohol, and exercise habits are listed in which of the following sections of the patient’s chart?

A) Social history

B) Chief complaint

C) Family history

D) Review of systems

E) Medical history

97 / 100

97) Which of the following is NOT a true statement regarding tuberculin testing?

A) A small amount of tubercle bacillus is administered intradermally.

B) Induration is a positive indicator of disease.

C) The results are read in 48–72 hours.

D) Follow-up testing for a positive test includes chest x-ray.

E) A person who has been vaccinated with BCG will test positive.

98 / 100

98) What information will not be found in the medical record of a patient?

A) If the patient admits to any illegal drug use

B) Direct quotations from the patient

C) Medication history

D) Personal opinion of the medical staff

E) Legal history of the patient

99 / 100

99) Which of the following is a CLIA-waived (low complexity) test?

A) Blood chemistry

B) Pap smear

C) Gram stain

D) Pregnancy test

E) Microscopic examination of urine

100 / 100

100) Sterilization means that

A) the object has been placed in boiling water

B) all organisms have been removed from an object

C) debris has been removed from and object with soap and water

D) the object has been subjected to ultrasonic cleaning

E) all pathogenic organisms have been removed from an object

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