NAHP Review Study Set of Questions &
Correct Answers 2024-2025
A patient with a rapid pulse has bradycardia. t/f - CORRECT ANSWER-False
Water soluble
... [Show More] vitamins are A,D,E and K. t/f - CORRECT ANSWER-False (ADEK are fat
soluble)
Carbon dioxide is a waste product of - CORRECT ANSWER-Metabolism
Some states consider it legal for medical assistant to diagnose a condition and
prescribe treatment. t/f - CORRECT ANSWER-False
It is illegal for a patient to be denied a copy of his chart if he is unable to pay the fee to
obtain it. t/f - CORRECT ANSWER-True
Aphysician cannot be held responsible for the actions of employees. t/f - CORRECT
ANSWER-False
A substance used to impart color to tissue or cells in order to study and identify
microscopic organisms is called - CORRECT ANSWER-A stain
Another name for a heart attack is myocardial infarction. t/f - CORRECT ANSWER-True
A properly collected sputum specimen should contain both mucus coughed up from the
respiratory tract and saliva. t/f - CORRECT ANSWER-False it shld contain...
The most reliable and timely method of transporting microbiologic specimens is pickup
by the laboratory. t/f - CORRECT ANSWER-True
Hepat stands for root of kidney t/f - CORRECT ANSWER-False
A medical assistant needs additional training to be able to perform microbiologic tests,
such as sensitivity tests, and to interpret cultures of specimens. t/f - CORRECT
ANSWER-True
Viruses are found in soil. t/f - CORRECT ANSWER-True
The process of blood cells clumping together to form a clot is called - CORRECT
ANSWER-coagulation
Water contributes about 60% of body weight. t/f - CORRECT ANSWER-True
The lowest level of organization for the human body begins at - CORRECT ANSWERThe chemical level
The law requires all employers to withhold money from employees net earnings to pay
federal, state,and local income taxes. - CORRECT ANSWER-False
Carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins are examples of compounds. t/f - CORRECT
ANSWER-True
The optimal temperature to promote growth of bacteria in a culture medium is 37
degrees Celsius. t/f - CORRECT ANSWER-True
Bacteria that stain purple are gram positive or gram negative - CORRECT ANSWERGram positive
The dorsal cavity is located in front of the body. - CORRECT ANSWER-False (dorsal is
posterior or back of body and contains brain and spinal cord)
Neoplasms are new growths and are cancerous , non-cancerous. t/f - CORRECT
ANSWER-True
The ventricles have one-way values at their entrances and exits so that blood goes in
the proper direction as the heart pumps. t/f - CORRECT ANSWER-True
A living will is intended to help families of terminally ill patients deal with the inevitable
outcome and limit unnecessary medical costs. t/f - CORRECT ANSWER-True
A co-payment is a fixed percentage of covered charges after the deductible is met. t/f -
CORRECT ANSWER-False
All medical practices have to cover workers compensation cases. - CORRECT
ANSWER-False
The study of all factors that cause disease is known as - CORRECT ANSWER-Etiology
A check from an insurance company includes payment for only one patient. t/f -
CORRECT ANSWER-False
Calcium in milk can diminish the absorption of some antibiotics. t/f - CORRECT
ANSWER-True
Compounded interest is paid on the initial investment and on the [Show Less]