MA Practice Questions

The structure that separates the oral cavity from the nasal cavity is the:

• Tongue

• Palate

• Pharynx

• Uvula

A patient becomes angry with you because he feels you did not take his blood pressure correctly. You should handle the situation by:

• acting professionally, no matter the situation

• informing the patient to take a deep breath and remain calm

• asking another Medical Assistant to recheck the patient's blood pressure

• informing the patient that he will be asked to leave if he continues to yell

Which of the following is the powerhouse of the cell contains all the cell's genetic material?

• Mitochondria

• Nucleus

• Centrioles

• Flagella

For a new employee, what form should be sent to the IRS?

• W2

• W4

• I9

• DEA12

How often should emergency equipment and oxygen tanks within the medical office be checked?

• As needed

• Weekly

• Monthly

• Twice per year

Medical records cannot be withheld for non-payment of a bill.

• True

• False

Where is the apical pulse located?

• on the wrist

• on the underarm

• on the apex of the heart

• on the foot

What does NPO mean?

• No food or fluids by mouth.

• No food by mouth

• No fluids by mouth

• No fluids before surgery

The body's first line of defense against disease is

• the nose

• white blood cells

• lymph nodes

• intact skin

When preparing a blood smear from a dermal puncture, you should always

• Collect every drop of blood

• Wipe away the first drop of blood

• Wipe away the second drop of blood