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NRCMA Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant Questions and Answers

Questions 4

The abbreviation for teaspoon is:

Options:

A.

tsp

B.

tp

C.

tbs

D.

tpn

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Questions 5

A condition characterized by frequent liquid stools:

Options:

A.

colitis

B.

diarrhea

C.

flatus

D.

none of the choices

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Questions 6

Incorrect information given that may injure the reputation of another

is called: 1. breach of contract 2. battery 3. tort 4.Slander

Options:

A.

1.2.3

B.

1.3

C.

:2.4

D.

:4

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Questions 7

Persons who are unable to pay for medical care or who have dependent children may apply for:

Options:

A.

Medicare

B.

TRICARE

C.

Disability

D.

Medicaid

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Questions 8

The suffix which means plastic repair is:

Options:

A.

orrhaphy

B.

ocentesis

C.

Coplasty

D.

opexy

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Questions 9

The outer layer of the skin is known as the:

Options:

A.

Dermis

B.

Epidermis

C.

Hypodermis

D.

Subcutaneous layer

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Questions 10

Serum:

Options:

A.

can be used for all blood chemistry tests

B.

can be used for most hematology tests

C.

is the clear liquid that can be separated from clotted blood

D.

none of the above

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Questions 11

A subdivision of the brain that consists of medulla, pons, and midbrain, located between the spinal cord and the cerebrum is called the:

Options:

A.

brainspan

B.

brainstorm

C.

brainstem

D.

cortex

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Questions 12

The 'master' gland of the human body is called the:

Options:

A.

thyroid gland

B.

adrenal gland

C.

pituitary gland

D.

exocrine gland

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Questions 13

The hormone insulin is produced by which organ?

Options:

A.

Liver

B.

Kidney

C.

Pancreas

D.

Thyroid

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Questions 14

The medical term for high blood sugar is:

Options:

A.

Hypoglycemia

B.

Hyperglycemia

C.

Hypertension

D.

Hyperlipidemia

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Questions 15

Glucose tolerance test is a test for:

Options:

A.

liver function

B.

sugar metabolism

C.

thyroid function

D.

kidney function

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Questions 16

A patient’s financial account Is referred to as:

Options:

A.

charge slip

B.

Bimonthly statement

C.

income slip

D.

ledger or ledger card

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Questions 17

Which of the following may precipitate individual attacks of asthma?

Options:

A.

volatile irritants from organic solvents

B.

inhalation of cold air

C.

exposure to mists and dusts in industrial plants

D.

all of tire choices

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Questions 18

The branch of medicine which uses radionuclides in the diagnosis and treatment of disease is:

Options:

A.

computerized

B.

manipulative

C.

listening with a stethoscope

D.

feeling a part with the hand

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Questions 19

This bone forms the forehead and bony sockets which contain the eyes:

Options:

A.

parietal

B.

temporal

C.

frontal

D.

mandible

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Questions 20

The medical term for nose bleed is:

Options:

A.

exudate

B.

epistaxis

C.

hemoptysis

D.

hematemesis

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Questions 21

Which of the following needles has the widest lumen?

Options:

A.

19 gauge

B.

421 gauge

C.

#22 gauge

D.

#26 gauge

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Questions 22

Atriomegaly refers to:

Options:

A.

injury to the atrium of the heart

B.

underdeveloped atrium of the heart

C.

enlargement of the atrium of the heart

D.

incision into the atrium of the heart

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Questions 23

During galvanic electrical stimulation the patient

Options:

A.

can be left unattended

B.

must be attended at all times

C.

can also receive hot pack treatments

D.

can also receive hydrotherapy

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Questions 24

The best respiratory rate can be taken by:

Options:

A.

watching the patient's chest rise and fall while appearing to take the. Pulse

B.

placing your hand on the patient's chest

C.

having someone else distract the patient while you check the respiration

D.

telling the patient that you are taking their respiration

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Questions 25

Occult means

Options:

A.

mysterious

B.

easily found

C.

benign

D.

hidden

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Questions 26

The word part meaning white is

Options:

A.

lyle

B.

leuko

C.

sarco

D.

cyto

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Questions 27

The most common combining form is:

Options:

A.

a

B.

e

C.

u

D.

o

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Questions 28

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

1. Annorcxla 2. Oitltls 3. Legdcr 4. Metabolism

Options:

A.

1.Z3

B.

1.4

C.

2.4

D.

4

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Questions 29

A prefix is the of a word.

Options:

A.

ending

B.

beginning

C.

meaning

D.

rool

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Questions 30

The patient is more cooperative if they: 1. bring along a relative 2. have adequate insurance coverage 3. understand medical terminology 4. understand the procedure to be done

Options:

A.

1.2.3

B.

2.4

C.

1.3

D.

4

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Questions 31

One who studies disease is a:

Options:

A.

pathology

B.

pathologist

C.

pathos

D.

patio

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Questions 32

Relapse refers to a:

Options:

A.

remission

B.

lessening of symptoms

C.

systolic pressure

D.

capillary pressure

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Questions 33

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

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Questions 34

Galactose is a product of the digestion of:

Options:

A.

milk

B.

meal

C.

breads

D.

vegetables

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Questions 35

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

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Questions 36

A lipid profile includes testing for:

Options:

A.

serum

B.

a substance to enhance coagulation

C.

EDI A asan anticoagulant

D.

sterile water

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Questions 37

The first way to communicate courtesy to the telephone caller is to:

Options:

A.

put them on hold

B.

answer promptly, identify

C.

yourself, and ask how you may help them

D.

excuse yourself if you must put the person on hold

E.

none of the choices

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Questions 38

A patient in the supine position is

Options:

A.

lying face down

B.

Belying on the left side with the right leg flexed

C.

dying on the right side with the left leg flexed

D.

lying flat on their back with palms and face up

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Questions 39

When one encounters a baffling term you should:

Options:

A.

try to pronouiKe it

B.

ask a co-worker

C.

consult a dictionary

D.

write it down several times

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Questions 40

Normal oral temperature is 98.6°F. The equivalent Celsius temperature is:

Options:

A.

3/.f>°C

B.

39.(FC

C.

37.osc

D.

36.0°C

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Questions 41

Liver enlargement is referred to as:

Options:

A.

Ixjpomegaly

B.

hyper hcpat

C.

hyperliver

D.

hepatomegaly

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Questions 42

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

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Questions 43

If a patient who has complained of chest pain collapses in the office

you should:

Options:

A.

immediately begin chest compressions

B.

be sure the patient is breath less and pu Iseless before administer ingCPR

C.

call an ambulance

D.

check the patient's chart to see what medication they are taking

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Questions 44

The voice box is called the:

Options:

A.

larynx

B.

pharynx

C.

glottis

D.

trachea

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Questions 45

The term self refers to:

Options:

A.

iatro

B.

auto

C.

ana

D.

endo

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Questions 46

High blood pressure is referred to as

Options:

A.

Iwpertension

B.

hyperemia

C.

hypertrophy

D.

hyperthermia

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Questions 47

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

Options:

A.

AilOX

B.

40X

C.

100X

D.

high power

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Questions 48

Pathology is the:

Options:

A.

study of paths

B.

study of disease

C.

process of disease

D.

remission of disease

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Questions 49

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

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Questions 50

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

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Questions 51

Which blood type is considered the universal donor?

Options:

A.

A

B.

B

C.

AB

D.

O-

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Questions 52

The word part which means joint is

Options:

A.

Azcarpo

B.

costo

C.

Gar thro

D.

join to

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Questions 53

The abbreviation for three times a day is:

Options:

A.

Att.i.d.

B.

C:t.m.d.

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Questions 54

Hepatitis is inflammation of the:

Options:

A.

liver

B.

spleen

C.

kidney

D.

 thyroid

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Questions 55

Intercostal refers to

Options:

A.

under the cartilage

B.

under the ribs

C.

on the cartilage

D.

between the ribs

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Questions 56

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

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Questions 57

Prognosis refers to:

Options:

A.

complete knowledge

B.

prediction of outcome

C.

before woman

D.

after knowledge

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Questions 58

A mild hypnotic drug that is relaxing but doesn't necessarily produce sleep is called:

Options:

A.

stimulant

B.

sedative

C.

narcotic

D.

purgative

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Questions 59

An inflammation of the skin usually causing itching and sometimes accompanied by scaling or blisters Is called:

Options:

A.

pemphigus

B.

keratosis

C.

impetigo

D.

eczema

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Questions 60

Incision into the chest wall is referred to as:

Options:

A.

thoracotomy

B.

thoracic

C.

thorax

D.

thoracostomy

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Exam Code: NRCMA
Exam Name: Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant
Last Update: Dec 4, 2024
Questions: 201

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