Medical Clinical Practicum Exam Review
Course Introduction
The Medical Clinical Practicum is an immersive, hands-on course designed to provide students with direct clinical experience in a healthcare setting under the supervision of trained professionals. Through rotations in various medical departments, students will apply theoretical knowledge to real patient care, develop practical skills in diagnosis and treatment, and refine their interpersonal communication and professional ethics. Emphasis is placed on clinical reasoning, teamwork, and adapting to the dynamic environment of patient-centered care, preparing students for future roles in the medical field.
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Clinical Procedures for Medical Assistants 9th Edition by Kathy Bonewit
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Chapter 1: The Medical Record
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Q1) All of the following assist in the collection of data for a health history except
A)a quiet, comfortable room.
B)showing interest in the patient.
C)showing concern for the patient.
D)calling the patient "honey."
Answer: D
Q2) Which of the following reports consists of a macroscopic and microscopic description of tissue removed during surgery?
A)Laboratory report
B)Pathology report
C)Diagnostic imaging report
D)Operative report
Answer: B
Q3) How are paper documents entered into a patient's electronic medical record?
A)By scanning them into the computer
B)By retyping them on the computer
C)By photocopying them
D)By transmitting them through a modem
Answer: A
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Chapter 2: Medical Asepsis and the Osha Standard
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Q1) Which of the following represents an error in technique when preparing regulated medical waste for disposal by an infectious waste service?
A)Closing the lid of a full sharps container in the examining room
B)Double-bagging regulated medical waste
C)Placing a biohazard bag in a cardboard box and sealing it
D)Storing a biohazard box in the front office for pickup by the medical waste service
Answer: D
Q2) AIDS cannot be transmitted through A)casual contact.
B)blood splashes.
C)sexual intercourse.
D)needlestick injuries.
Answer: A
Q3) Which of the following used items is not an example of regulated medical waste?
A)Suture needle
B)Microbiologic collection device
C)Gauze saturated with blood
D)Urine testing strip
Answer: D
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Chapter 3: Sterilization and Disinfection
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Q1) High-level disinfection is a process that destroys all A)pathogenic microorganisms.
B)microorganisms and spores.
C)microorganisms except tubercle bacilli.
D)microorganisms but not spores.
Answer: D
Q2) Which of the following is true regarding an MSDS?
A)It provides information regarding hazardous chemicals.
B)It must be kept on file for each hazardous chemical stored in the workplace.
C)It must be readily available to employees.
D)It is available from the manufacturer of the hazardous chemical.
E)All of the above are true.
Answer: E
Q3) Removing a wet pack from the autoclave results in
A)rusting of metal instruments.
B)dulling of sharp instruments.
C)contamination of the pack.
D)invalid results on the sterilization indicator.
E)all of the above.
Answer: C
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Chapter 4: Vital Signs
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Q1) A vague sense of body discomfort,weakness,and fatigue that often marks the onset of a disease is known as
A)the blahs.
B)malaise.
C)crisis.
D)adventitious.
Q2) When the patient's forehead is sweating,which of the following ensures an accurate temporal artery temperature reading?
A)Cleaning the lens with an antiseptic wipe
B)Brushing the patient's hair to the side
C)Applying a probe cover
D)Taking the temperature behind the earlobe
Q3) During exhalation
A)oxygen is taken into the lungs.
B)the diaphragm descends.
C)the lungs expand.
D)carbon dioxide is removed from the lungs.
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Chapter 5: The Physical Examination
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Q1) Which of the following is an example of auscultation?
A)Measuring body temperature
B)Measuring blood pressure
C)Urine testing
D)Testing pupillary reaction
Q2) A risk factor means that
A)a patient will develop a certain disease.
B)a patient must avoid foods that trigger an allergic reaction.
C)a patient has a genetic disorder.
D)the chances are increased of a patient developing a certain disease.
Q3) What term describes an illness characterized by symptoms that have a rapid onset,are severe and intense,and subside after a short period?
A)Chronic illness
B)Self-limiting illness
C)Acute illness
D)Fatal illness
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Chapter 6: Eye and Ear Assessment and Procedures
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Q1) Which of the following can result in sensorineural hearing loss?
A)Impacted cerumen
B)Intense noise
C)Otitis media
D)Otosclerosis
E)All of the above
Q2) The eustachian tube connects the nasopharynx to the A)middle ear.
B)inner ear.
C)external auditory ear canal.
D)cochlea.
Q3) Visual acuity refers to
A)sharpness of vision.
B)the ability to distinguish colors.
C)an error of refraction.
D)a weakness in muscle tone of the eye.
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Chapter 7: Physical Agents to Promote Tissue Healing
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Q1) All of the following indicates that a cast is too tight or that an infection is developing except
A)itching.
B)chills or fever.
C)foul odor or drainage.
D)numbness or tingling of the fingers or toes.
E)fiberglass casts should not be signed.
Q2) Which of the following is an advantage of forearm crutches?
A)The patient can use his or her hands.
B)They make it easier to move around in a crowd.
C)They are inexpensive.
D)They fold up when not in use.
Q3) Which of the following individuals would have a more than usual sensitivity to the local application of heat?
A)Elderly individual
B)Preschool child
C)Patient with diabetes mellitus
D)Patient with an open wound
E)All of the above
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Chapter 8: The Gynecologic Examination and Prenatal Care
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Q1) All of the following are symptoms of trichomoniasis except A)profuse, frothy vaginal discharge.
B)red spots on the cervix.
C)itching of the vulva and vagina.
D)abdominal pain.
Q2) The Bethesda System for reporting the results of the Pap test includes all of the following except
A)whether or not the specimen is satisfactory for evaluation.
B)a general statement as to whether the specimen is normal or abnormal.
C)categorization of the results in classes I through V.
D)a detailed description of any abnormal findings.
Q3) The purpose of the past medical history is to obtain information from the patient on A)conditions that may affect the health of the mother and fetus.
B)drug allergies.
C)her menstrual cycle.
D)previous pregnancies.
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Chapter 9: The Pediatric Examination
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Q1) The newborn screening test typically screens for the presence of all of the following diseases except
A)congenital hypothyroidism.
B)phenylketonuria.
C)cystic fibrosis.
D)sickle cell anemia.
Q2) Which of the following is not included in a well-child visit?
A)Administration of immunizations
B)Physical examination
C)Collection of a throat specimen
D)Evaluation of growth and development
Q3) How is length measured?
A)The child lies in a supine position.
B)The child stands with his or her back to the measuring device.
C)The child sits in a chair with both feet flat on the floor.
D)The child lies in a prone position.
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Chapter 10: Minor Office Surgery
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Q1) Which of the following sutures has the smallest diameter?
A)Surgical silk, 2-0
B)Surgical silk, 4-0
C)Surgical silk, 1
D)Surgical silk, 4
Q2) What is another name for a furuncle?
A)Wart
B)Stye
C)Boil
D)Blister
Q3) The function of the healing process of a wound is to
A)restore the structure and function of damaged tissue.
B)prevent infection of the wound.
C)prevent inflammation of the wound.
D)control bleeding.
Q4) When not in use,an instrument with a ratchet should be stored
A)in an open position.
B)with the tips tightly approximated.
C)in a closed position.
D)with a protective cover over the ratchet.
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Chapter 11: Administration of Medication and Intravenous Therapy
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Q1) What is the abbreviation for three times per day?
A)q3h
B)qod
C)tid
D)bid
Q2) Which of the following needle lengths is used to administer a subcutaneous injection?
A)3/8 inch
B)5/8 inch
C)1 inch
D)1 1/2 inches
Q3) Which of the following is used to administer an intradermal injection?
A)Hypodermic syringe
B)Insulin syringe
C)Tuberculin syringe
D)Tubex injector
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Chapter 12: Cardiopulmonary Procedures
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Q1) What term is used to refer to an electrocardiogram result that is within normal limits?
A)Sinus arrhythmia
B)Baseline recording
C)Normal sinus rhythm
D)WNL
Q2) Leads 1,2,and 3 are the _____ leads.
A)bipolar
B)chest
C)augmented
D)precordial
Q3) How many leads are there on a standard electrocardiogram?
A)5
B)7
C)12
D)15
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Chapter 13: Colon Procedures and Male Reproductive Health
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Q1) All of the following are symptoms of prostate cancer except A)difficulty in urinating.
B)painful urination.
C)weak urinary flow.
D)thick, yellow discharge from the penis.
Q2) Which of the following is not a responsibility of the medical assistant during a sigmoidoscopy?
A)Lubricating the physician's gloved finger for the digital examination
B)Insufflating air into the colon
C)Placing lubricant on the sigmoidoscope
D)Assisting with suctioning equipment
Q3) Why must the patient consume a high-fiber diet before guaiac slide testing?
A)To prevent a false-negative test result
B)To prevent gastrointestinal irritation
C)To encourage bleeding from intestinal lesions
D)To prevent a false-positive test result
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Chapter 14: Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging
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Q1) Patient instructions for a mammogram include which of the following?
A)Do not wear lotions, powders, or deodorants.
B)Fast for 12 hours before the examination.
C)Schedule the examination several days before your menstrual period.
D)Take a mild sedative before the examination.
E)All of the above are accurate instructions.
Q2) Which of the following instructions should be relayed to the patient regarding an upper GI radiographic examination?
A)Perform a cleansing enema on the morning of the examination.
B)Take a laxative the evening before the examination.
C)Do not eat or drink after midnight on the day before the examination.
D)Take dye tablets with the evening meal.
E)All of the above are appropriate instructions.
Q3) During the CT scan,the patient must
A)remain still.
B)move into various positions.
C)recite the Pledge of Allegiance.
D)consume a concentrated glucose solution.
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Chapter 15: Introduction to the Clinical Laboratory
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Q1) What should be done if a control does not perform as expected?
A)Do not perform patient testing until the problem is resolved.
B)Perform patient testing as usual.
C)Perform calibration procedures.
D)Record results as invalid.
Q2) Which of the following assists the physician in making a diagnosis?
A)Health history
B)Physical examination
C)Laboratory tests
D)Diagnostic tests
E)All of the above
Q3) Detection of abnormal cells is known as
A)hematology.
B)immunology and blood banking.
C)clinical chemistry.
D)cytology.
E)histology.
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Chapter 16: Urinalysis
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Q1) A urine culture is used in the diagnosis of
A)an injury to the urinary system.
B)kidney stones.
C)a urinary tract infection.
D)diabetes mellitus.
Q2) What odor does a urine specimen have if it has been allowed to stand at room temperature for long time?
A)Ammonia
B)Slightly aromatic
C)Fruity
D)Foul-smelling
Q3) A urinalysis may be performed to
A)diagnose a pathological condition.
B)screen a patient for the presence of disease.
C)evaluate the effectiveness of therapy.
D)do all of the above.
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Chapter 17: Phlebotomy
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Q1) Which of the following sites can be used to make a skin puncture on an adult?
A)Earlobe
B)Lateral part of the index fingertip
C)Tip of the little finger
D)Lateral part of the third fingertip
Q2) Which of the following are characteristics of the brachial artery (located in the antecubital space)?
A)Pulsates when palpated
B)Has a more elastic and thicker wall than a vein
C)If punctured, blood is bright red in color
D)If punctured, patient feels more than usual amount of pain
E)All of the above
Q3) You need to collect a venous blood specimen from a patient to run an FBG.Which of the following would be an inappropriate statement to make to the patient during this procedure?
A)"Which arm was used in the past to draw blood from you?"
B)"Please do not move during this procedure."
C)"This procedure will not hurt."
D)"When did you last eat or drink?"
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Chapter 18: Hematology
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Q1) An increase in lymphocytes usually occurs
A)with an asthma attack.
B)with iron-deficiency anemia.
C)during an invasion by parasites.
D)with infectious mononucleosis.
Q2) How often should a patient on warfarin therapy have a PT/INR test performed?
A)Once each week
B)Every 2 to 4 weeks
C)Every 2 months
D)Every 6 months
Q3) An increase in eosinophils often occurs with A)an acute infection.
B)congestive heart failure.
C)allergic conditions.
D)chemotherapy.
Q4) Mr.Peterson has a hemoglobin reading of 16.This is considered to be A)within the reference range.
B)above the reference range.
C)below the reference range.
D)an invalid result.
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Chapter 19: Blood Chemistry and Immunology
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Q1) Patient preparation instructions for a triglyceride test include which of the following?
A)Follow a normal diet for 7 days before the test.
B)Do not consume alcohol for 24 hours before the test.
C)Do not eat or drink (except for water) for 12 hours before the test.
D)Do not consume lipid-lowering medications before the test.
E)All of the above are correct.
Q2) All of the following may result in elevated blood triglyceride levels except A)obesity.
B)hyperthyroidism.
C)type 2 diabetes.
D)smoking.
Q3) Which of the following is a serious side effect of an oral glucose tolerance test?
A)Headache
B)Irrational speech
C)Fainting
D)Profuse perspiration
E)All of the above
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Chapter 20: Medical Microbiology
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Q1) Which of the following represents a violation of technique when collecting a throat specimen?
A)Using a sterile swab to collect the specimen
B)Touching the inside of the mouth with the swab
C)Using a rotating motion to collect the specimen
D)Labeling the specimen container
Q2) Microorganisms that reside in the body but do not cause disease are known as A)transient flora.
B)normal flora.
C)extraneous microorganisms.
D)staphylococci.
Q3) The invasion of the body by a pathogenic microorganism is known as A)inflammation.
B)infection.
C)disease.
D)susceptibility.
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Chapter 21: Emergency Medical Procedures
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Q1) Which of the following is not a symptom of an asthmatic attack?
A)Wheezing
B)Hives
C)Coughing
D)Dyspnea
Q2) All of the following are symptoms of hyperventilation except
A)rapid and deep respirations.
B)palpitations.
C)abdominal pain.
D)tachycardia.
E)lightheadedness.
Q3) A specially equipped cart for holding and transporting medications,equipment,and supplies needed in an emergency is known as a _____ cart.
A)first-aid
B)go-
C)crash
D)code blue
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