American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) Board Practice Exam

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• What is the term for movement away from the midline of the body?
• What is the Latin word for pain?
• Which of the following pairs of words are synonymous?
• Which laboratory test can be used to measure the inflammatory response in the body?
• Which of the following can be detected in urine through microscopic examination?
• Which nutrient is primarily broken down by the enzyme amylase present in saliva?
• What type of bandage can be used for covering small wounds?
• What condition is most likely to result in unequal pupils?
• Which condition is characterized by chronic inflammation of the airways, resulting in difficulty breathing?
• What condition characterized by nighttime awakening due to shortness of breath is commonly associated with high BMI?
• What is defined as excess scar tissue formed after an injury?
• What is an example of a bandage that can be used in a medical setting?
• Which serum level is most likely to be increased in a patient with liver disease?
• Which part of the brain controls our body temperature, sleep, and appetite?
• Which of the following terms describes a surgical procedure to create an opening in the body?
• Which muscle is most appropriate for administering a 2.5 mL intramuscular injection in an adult?
• What closes and seals off the lower airway during swallowing?
• What does the term "corpus" mean?
• Which method of administering medications delivers the fastest absorption into the bloodstream?
• What instrument is typically used to grasp and hold tissues during surgery?
• Where is the AV node located?
• What is located beneath the diaphragm in the left upper quadrant of the abdominal cavity?
• What is another term for the pituitary gland?
• What does diaphoresis refer to in a medical context?
• What suffix refers to a cutting operational surgery?
• Which part of the small intestine is known as the ileum?
• What is a primary function of oxytocin in the human body?
• What is orthopnea?
• In the correct order of draw for blood collection, which color tube comes last?
• Which medication would generally NOT be ordered for an elderly patient with heart disease?
• Which of the following suffixes denotes destruction?
• Which organ is primarily responsible for detoxifying drugs and metabolizing substances in the body?
• What do polyuria and polydipsia commonly indicate?
• A patient may be having a heart attack if they experience pain in which areas?
• Which liquid is typically used for steam autoclaving?
• Which of the following describes a surgical procedure that connects the common bile duct with the middle portion of the small intestines?
• For which type of injection is a 25-gauge needle considered appropriate?
• Which position would be appropriate for a patient with severe emphysema who is waiting to be examined?
• What is another term for adipose tissue?
• Which syndrome may occur in children given aspirin for a viral infection?
• When checking sterile supplies, what should the Medical Assistant do?
• What does the prefix "cephal/o" refer to?
• What kind of disease is characterized by high cortisol levels?
• What is simvastatin used for?
• What is the most important consideration for disposable items in the clinic?
• Which of the following anatomical terms are in direct opposition to each other?
• Which anatomical area does the vastus lateralis muscle belong to?
• Which substances are produced by the liver that are essential for blood clotting?
• Which method of examination would be used to determine a patient's chest size increase?
• Which of the following foods should be eliminated from the diet of a patient on a sodium-restricted diet?
• Which procedure is performed to obtain fluid from a joint?
• Which color-coded tube should be used when collecting blood if serum is required?
• In which part of the body is the pituitary gland located?
• Which of the following indicates the appropriate time to send the initial report for a workers compensation case?
• What position requires the patient to lie on the left side with the left arm behind the body?
• What are Littauer scissors specifically used for in a clinical setting?
• What is potassium's primary function in the body?
• What is the primary role of the medical assistant in a healthcare setting?
• Where does bile enter the digestive tract?
• Where does fertilization typically occur in the female reproductive system?
• Which of the following substances would be used for cauterizing small oral lesions?
• A patient needing cataract surgery could be referred to which kind of provider?
• What is the primary function of platelets in the bloodstream?
• Calcium (Ca), potassium (K), and sodium (Na) are known as?
• To confirm a fracture of the distal forearm, the physician would view an x-ray study of which of the following body parts?
• Which symptom is NOT typically associated with a heart attack?
• What action should a physician take when a patient requests a refill for a Schedule II medication?
• Which medical specialist is most likely to manage a patient with basal cell carcinoma?
• Which test is primarily used to determine the most effective antibiotic for treating infections?
• A patient calls the office with questions following a diagnosis. What is the best response by the medical assistant?
• What is the main purpose of tympanoplasty?
• Which of the following is a common responsibility of medical assistants?
• What is the supine position?
• What term describes the condition where the intestine telescopes into itself?
• What does hematocrit measure?
• Bills are never submitted to a patient who is being treated under which type of insurance plan?
• Where is the SA node located?
• Which of the following medical specialties includes the study of the diseases and treatment of the male reproductive system?
• What is the plural term for bronchus?
• What would be used to check visual acuity in the medical office?
• What is the primary function of bile in the digestive system?
• What role does the liver play in metabolism?
• Which type of leukocyte is known to increase during allergic reactions?
• In which part of the body is the fibula found?
• What is the definition of Fowler's position?
• Which information would NOT be found in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR)?
• What is lisinopril used for?
• What is the Trendelenburg position?
• What is the primary use of a Kelly hemostatic forcep?
• What is the maximum time a collected blood sample can sit before being centrifuged?
• What is essential to check before using disposable supplies?
• Which of the following is found in the CPT book?
• What is the expected outcome for a patient experiencing unequal pupils?
• In a SOAP chart note, which of the following is most likely to be included in the subjective portion?
• Which of the following terms describes an abnormal lateral curvature of a patient's spine?
• Which of the following best describes the term "scope of practice" for medical assistants?
• What neurotransmitter is necessary for the transmission of the electrical impulse from a nerve to a muscle?
• In what position might a patient lie if they have been positioned for a rectal examination?
• What is the primary use of an antipruritic medication?
• Which of the following is connective tissue that is attached to bones at the joints?
• A popliteal area keloid describes which of the following conditions?
• Which situation can promote slow wound healing by causing constriction of small blood vessels?
• How long can a tourniquet remain applied?
• Which situation requires both physician action and documentation?
• Propranolol or metoprolol is known to cause what?
• What is a common side effect of some diuretics?
• What is the term for the inability to swallow?
• Which of the following WBC would most likely be increased above normal levels in a patient with an acute bacterial infection?
• What term is defined as the concentration at which a substance appears in the urine but is not normally excreted by the kidneys?
• The physician orders 75mg of medication to be given IM. The medication is only available in 50mg/mL vials. What is the correct dosage in mL?
• When should sterile technique be used?
• Saliva contains an enzyme that primarily acts upon which type of nutrient?
• Which of the following is a suture material that is absorbable?
• Which hormone is secreted by the adrenal cortex?
• To which medical specialty does the test for antibiotic sensitivity belong?
• Where is the femur bone located in the human body?
• What does flexion refer to in muscular actions?
• Before administering local anesthesia, what should the medical assistant check?
• Patients are most likely to remember instructions when the medical assistant uses which of the following educational methods?
• Which of the following would likely require a colostomy?
• Which disease is characterized by a deficiency of Vitamin B-12?
• Which hormone is produced by the beta cells in the islets of Langerhans?
• What body cavity contains the pituitary gland?
• Which bone is located superior to the patella and inferior to the ischium?
• An advance beneficiary notice is required in which of the following cases?
• Which procedure involves opening the colon to the abdominal surface?
• What is abduction?
• What is tympanoplasty?
• What classification do Morphine and Demerol fall into?
• What does the prefix "cysto" refer to in medical terminology?
• Which of the following terms describes the method that completely destroys microorganisms?
• What condition can diaphoresis indicate in a patient?
• Which instrument is used to ligate a small blood vessel?
• Which diagnostic test is typically used to assess kidney function?
• What is the vastus lateralis?
• What is the lithotomy position?
• What is the proper term for painful menstruation?
• In which setting are medical assistants most commonly employed?
• Which term describes the intrinsic ability of the heart to beat independently from nervous system inputs?
• What is the prefix for liver?
• A high Body Mass Index (BMI) can increase a patient's risk of which of the following conditions?
• What approach is critical when addressing a patient's concern about unequal pupils?
• What is the most appropriate reference source for locating the surgical code when filing an insurance claim for an appendectomy?
• Which of the following is the serous membrane that lines the abdomen and covers the viscera?
• What is the medical term for inflammation of the sweat glands?
• What is a hysteropexy?
• What is the cluster of capillaries found in the nephron of the kidney called?
• Which term describes a procedure involving a visual examination within the bladder?
• What is the term for lying face down?
• Which cells in the blood do not have a nucleus?
• Which electrolyte has an important influence on the muscle activity of the heart?
• Which glands are located on each side of the vaginal opening and produce mucus?
• In a patient with occult blood in the stool, which medication is most likely causing this?
• Oxygenated blood is carried from the lungs to the heart through which vessels?
• What is the term for dead myocardial tissue?
• Which billing system describes mailing statements at certain times of the month based on an alphabetic breakdown of accounts receivable?
• Which gauge needle is most commonly used for a subcutaneous injection?
• Which of the following situations would legally require an agent to consent to medical treatment on behalf of the patient?
• What is the name of the neurotransmitter that aids in the transmission of nerve impulses to the muscles?
• Which organ produces bile?
• What does the term "onych" pertain to?
• Which type of diabetes is often associated with insulin resistance?