GMA Comprehensive Practice Exam

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• In medical billing, what is the purpose of preauthorization?
• What is the normal fasting blood glucose range for adults?
• Three basic functional areas of mag springs?
• Which statement describes explicit versus implied consent in routine medical care?
• Which laboratory result would most strongly indicate a biliary obstruction?
• What color is an armor piercing round?
• Which term is the first stage in the cycle of operation?
• Which plane divides the body into front (anterior) and back (posterior) parts?
• Which elements are essential to obtain informed consent for a procedure?
• Beta-blockers primarily affect the cardiovascular system by
• Which initial clinical actions should a medical assistant perform while awaiting the clinician's assessment in a patient with fever, tachycardia, and confusion?
• Which statement differentiates acute versus chronic conditions, with an example and its documentation implications?
• How is an intramuscular injection administered in the deltoid?
• Which statement correctly defines anterior and posterior?
• In CPR with an AED, what is the correct rate and ratio for chest compressions?
• What is the duration of the temporary assignment involving arms to arms?
• Which stage occurs after Unlocking in the cycle?
• Which are the three primary body planes?
• Which stage is the seventh in the sequence?
• What color is a dummy round?
• What is a formulary and how does it influence prescribing in a managed care plan?
• Which option represents the correct sequence of the nursing process ADPIE?
• Which BMI range is considered obesity?
• Which stage is the fifth in the cycle?
• Where is the safety on the M500 shotgun?
• What component restricts flow to prevent pressure buildup?
• Which of the following is an example of an objective measurement?
• What does a blue stripe on a MK46 REXTORP torpedo mean?
• Which color combination identifies tracer rounds?
• Name two HIPAA safeguards for protecting electronic PHI in a clinic's information system.
• List the five rights of medication administration and provide an example of each.
• What is the max range of the M240B?
• Define systolic and diastolic pressures and indicate which phase each represents.
• What is the purpose of an air stabilizer?
• Which drug is commonly cited as having a relatively narrow therapeutic index?
• A low HDL cholesterol level implies what regarding cardiovascular risk?
• MACRA stands for which act, and what effect does it have on clinician payment?
• Which stage is directly after Extracting?
• Which statement best reflects the recommended sequence for adult CPR as per common guidelines?
• Which alarm rings at 105 degrees?
• In medical billing, which statement correctly differentiates a payer from a provider?
• What is the normal systolic and diastolic blood pressure range for adults?
• What does MRN stand for in patient identification?
• When using a barcode medication administration (BCMA) system, what is verified before administering a medication?
• Which stage is the sixth in the cycle?
• The nursing process ADPIE stands for
• What does medical necessity mean in billing and coding?
• What does NPO stand for, and what are the common fasting instructions prior to procedures?
• What is the general duty of GMs?
• Which stage is the fourth in the cycle?
• Which statement best describes the anatomical position?
• Which statement correctly defines superior and inferior?
• Which components does the HIPAA Privacy Rule require to protect patient information in routine clinic operations?
• Which element of informed consent refers to the patient’s capacity to decide?
• When you encounter an unresponsive patient with suspected cardiac arrest before EMS arrives, what is the recommended first action?
• What is the MK45's maximum firing rate?
• What color is a ball round?
• Which stage occurs immediately before Unlocking?
• Minimum PSI for all pumps unless otherwise specified?
• Which coding system is primarily used to document procedures and services for billing and reimbursement?
• Which weapon is fired from an open bolt position?
• Name two infection control indicators you should monitor in a clinic and why.
• Which color indicates a dummy round?
• Which statement about MACRA is true?
• Which statement correctly describes verbal orders and written orders in a clinical setting?
• Which weapon's safety is located on the top of the receiver?
• What does the launch sequence serve as?
• Which statement correctly describes the role of objective data in clinical notes?
• What does an audit trail refer to in protecting electronic PHI in a clinic's information system?
• Which stage follows Chambering in the cycle?
• Which statement correctly defines dorsal and ventral?
• Which is a true statement about the M2HB's cooling and operation?
• What is considered a normal human body temperature?
• What is a 'critical value' in laboratory results and what is the required workflow for reporting it?
• During a return visit, which item is commonly updated or collected?
• Which of the following is NOT typically reported in a complete blood count (CBC)?
• What do standard precautions require regarding PPE and exposure?
• An IV drip of 1000 mL over 8 hours using a microdrip set delivering 60 gtt/mL. What is the flow rate in drops per minute?
• Which of the following is NOT a valid M16A3 selector lever option?
• According to standard precautions, how should you treat all blood and body fluids?
• HIPAA regulates
• Which statement correctly defines proximal and distal in relation to limbs?
• What is the primary function of B-lymphocytes in the immune system?
• Range command 'Unload' moves from which conditions to Condition 4?
• A patient experiences syncope; what is the recommended positioning to minimize injury when there is no suspected trauma?
• If a patient weighs 70 kg and the prescribed dose is 0.5 mg/kg, what is the total dose in mg?
• Tracer round is what color?
• Which stage precedes Cocking?
• What does a high white blood cell count typically indicate?
• Which step is essential to ensure the right patient receives the correct medication?
• Which plane divides the body into left and right parts?
• Which body cavities house the brain, heart, and lungs?
• When is the M240B considered a hot gun?
• Which of the following is a commonly cited normal range for adult systolic/diastolic blood pressure?
• Define subjective vs objective data in patient intake and give an example of each.
• Which statement correctly characterizes Schedule I controlled substances?
• What is the key difference between fee-for-service and capitation?
• In a clinical laboratory, which statement best describes quality assurance (QA)?
• During headspace adjustment on the M2HB, which component is used?
• What practice helps protect patient privacy in a noisy reception area?
• Which statement best describes the most likely cause of not resetting related to release pressure?
• Which term is interchangeable with Installation Diagram?
• ICD-10-CM code I10 represents which diagnosis?
• Which term means above?
• During headspace adjustment on the M2HB the gauge is placed where?
• Which measure best protects privacy in an electronic health record?
• How should you respond to an adult with a suspected airway obstruction who cannot speak or cough?
• Which term describes the back side of the body?
• An elevated troponin level most strongly indicates injury to which tissue?
• Where is the ejector located?
• What restricts flow and prevents pressure build up in the system?
• Which of the following is a common CDSS alert example in prescribing?
• Range Command 'Make Ready' moves from which to Condition 1?
• On a MK46 REXTORP torpedo, what does a blue stripe indicate?
• Medication reconciliation is best described as what process?
• The MK38 gun system max effective range is what distance?
• How is BMI calculated and interpreted?
• Which statement best describes the MK45's firing rate?
• ICD-10-CM is used for
• What is the difference between ICD-10-CM coding and CPT coding in medical billing?
• The role of an actuator in a hydraulic or pneumatic system is to do what?
• What is the purpose of quality assurance and quality control in a clinical laboratory?
• What does eGFR stand for and what does it assess?
• M240B is fired from what position?
• Identify signs of anaphylaxis and the immediate steps a clinic MA should take (within scope of practice).
• Strike down module has how many cells?
• Which BMI range corresponds to obesity?
• Which stage comes directly after Firing?
• When misfire occurs with the M14 wait 10 seconds to ensure what doesn't occur?
• The M2HB (50 cal) is a what?
• In venipuncture, what is the standard order of draw to prevent additive carryover?
• What does ACE stand for in ACE inhibitors?
• Viscosity is best described as which property?
• Which color identifies a ball round?
• What does ALARA stand for, and how should it be applied in radiology-related tasks?
• Range Command 'Load' moves from which to Condition 3?
• Under HIPAA, which statement best reflects the standard for disclosures?
• Which stage ends the cycle and starts the next iteration?
• In an emergency assessment, what is the first component of a quick ABC assessment?
• Where is the correct place to measure a patient's blood pressure?
• How should sharps be disposed of after use?
• What does REXTORP stand for?
• Which item is commonly collected at the time of a new patient check-in but may not be collected at every return visit?
• List the five elements of informed consent and give a brief description of each.
• In the FAST stroke assessment, which symptom corresponds to the 'F' component?
• How is the therapeutic index defined and what does a high TI indicate clinically?
• What is the purpose of HIPAA's Privacy Rule in clinical practice?
• Which statement best describes the basic function of fluid power in mechanical systems?
• What steps should a medical assistant take if a patient presents with signs of stroke in a non-emergency clinic setting?
• In updating data in the EHR, which statement correctly differentiates validating from verifying?
• When is epinephrine indicated in an allergic reaction?
• What is used as an aid to ensure the bolt is completely forward on the M4?
• Which BMI range is considered normal weight?
• What is the primary purpose of CPT codes?
• A superbill is
• From Condition 4, issuing the 'Load' range command transitions to which condition?
• MK45 Mod 1 and Mod 2 rounds are divided into how many components?
• Which action is NOT a recommended strategy to improve medication adherence?
• During an anaphylactic reaction in a clinic, what is the most critical immediate action?
• In a fluid-powered system, which device transforms fluid power into motion?
• What is the adult tachycardia threshold and how should documentation occur?
• List three common adverse effects of beta-blockers and monitoring steps you would take in clinic.
• Which checks ensure a medication order is safe before administration?
• Which option lists the essential patient-labeling information that must accompany every specimen to prevent misidentification?
• Which statement correctly defines medial and lateral?
• Identify the valve type that can be closed rapidly and is hydraulically actuated.
• Three basic functional areas of mag springs?
• What is an appropriate first step when a patient arrives late for an appointment?
• Which of the following actions undermines privacy protections in an electronic health record?
• Which stage directly precedes Firing?
• Late entry documentation in the medical record should include which elements?
• What is the primary purpose of sharps containers in healthcare settings?
• Which item on a medical claim indicates where the service occurred?
• How does evidence-based practice differ from the traditional standard of care in clinical decision-making?
• The weapon system is categorized by the number of major equipment areas. How many areas are there?
• Which valve can be closed quickly and rapidly?
• What is the proper hand hygiene technique in clinical practice?
• Which term describes a fluid's resistance to flow?
• Which port gives indication of an O-ring failure or a damaged O-ring?
• Which strategy is explicitly recommended as a patient education approach to improve medication adherence?
• Which statement correctly describes Schedule V drugs?
• What is the purpose of barcode medication administration (BCMA) in a clinic?
• Which statement correctly describes ICD-10-CM and CPT codes?
• During adult CPR with an AED, what rate and ratio should chest compressions be delivered?
• What is a payer-provider contract?
• Ammunition on far side measurements
• Low pressure is defined as what PSI and below?
• Which color combination identifies incendiary rounds?
• How is a temperature read with a tympanic thermometer?
• To maintain privacy in an electronic health record, which practices should be used?
• How is a medication dose calculated using mg/kg?
• What is a common needle gauge and length for subcutaneous injections?
• What is the probable cause of hydraulically operated check valve fails to open?
• Which practice reduces needle-stick injuries in sharps disposal?
• What describes a clinical decision support system (CDSS) and provides an example of its use?
• Which category of codes includes 93000, used for an EKG?
• Under normal circumstances, how often must personnel be assigned?
• When should soap and water be used instead of an alcohol-based sanitizer in hand hygiene?
• A complete blood count (CBC) provides measurements of which components?
• Range command 'Load and Make Ready' moves from which condition to which?
• MK45 Mod 1 and 2 gun rounds are divided into how many components?
• What is the purpose of the Glasgow Coma Scale?
• What is the normal resting respiratory rate for adults?
• Minimum PSI for pumps unless indicated otherwise?
• Which statement best describes the information typically required on a medical claim to ensure clean submission?
• Personal assigned duties are?
• Which statement correctly reflects a guidance on abbreviations: U and IU should not be used?
• Which term describes the belly or front side of the body?
• Which stage is the second in the cycle?
• What is the normal resting heart rate range for a healthy adult?
• Which statement is true about Schedule II substances?
• If a sharps container is overfilled, what is the correct action?
• Incendiary rounds are what color?
• Which BMI range defines underweight?
• Name a commonly used renal function test and what its result indicates.
• What is the max effective range of the M2HB (50 cal)?
• In a patient with suspected sepsis, which action aligns with clinician-directed management?
• Lines and fittings in a fluid system are primarily used to do what?
• What is the purpose of including version dates on patient intake forms and privacy notices?
• Which BMI range is considered overweight?
• What is the probable cause of not resetting?
• What is the goal of Navy enlisted personnel?
• Which color identifies an armor piercing round?
• Which term corresponds to a diagram that pictorially represents components and connections?
• Differentiate CPT and ICD-10-CM with a brief example of each and explain their roles in coding.
• What does ACE stand for in ACE inhibitors?
• A weapon system is categorized by?
• In CPR, which statement best describes the recommended depth and rate of chest compressions for adults?
• What is the basic function of fluid power?
• What is the launching altitude for a MK31 MOD1 torpedo is ?
• Elevated bilirubin most commonly suggests which type of dysfunction?
• What selector lever options are on the M16A3?
• Which stage directly precedes Ejecting in the cycle?
• What is the purpose of documenting the reason for lateness in scheduling?
• Which statement best differentiates appointment lead time from a no-show policy?
• Which port is used to indicate an O-ring damage?