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Nursing /RMA Practice Exam Part 1

RMA Practice Exam Part 1

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This deck covers key concepts and questions from a Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) practice exam, focusing on body systems, medical terminology, and legal aspects of healthcare.

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Body activities such as breathing, circulation, and heartbeat are regulated by the

B. Autonomic nervous system

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Key Terms

Term

Definition

Body activities such as breathing, circulation, and heartbeat are regulated by the

B. Autonomic nervous system

Which gas is brought into the body, and which is eliminated by the respiratory system?

D. Oxygen, carbon dioxide

The muscular tissue of the heart is called the

C. Myocardium

Blood enters the right atrium of the heart from the

B. Vena cava

The disorder characterized by degeneration of the myelin sheath is

A. Multiple sclerosis

The functional, microscopic filtration unit of the kidney is the

B. Nephron

The testes produce

D. Both A and B. A - Sperm; B - Testosterone

The amount of circulating blood in the body of an average adult is about

D. 6 liters

The main function of white blood cells is to

B. Defend the body against invading bacteria and viruses

The process that stops bleeding is called

B. Hemostasis

The spinal cavity contains the

C. Spinal cord

Air is brought into the lungs by way of the

C. Trachea

The longest and strongest bone of the skeleton is the

A. Femur

The dome-shaped muscle that separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity is the

C. Diaphragm

Which of the following organs serves as a reservoir for blood?

D. Spleen

The skin performs all of the following functions EXCEPT

A. Nitrogen-containing waste excretion

The vocal cords are located in the

B. Larynx

Otitis media is an inflammatory condition of the

A. Ear

Insulin is produced in the

C. Pancreas

If a patient is diagnosed with enteritis, which part of the digestive tract is inflamed?

D. Intestines

Which portion of the external ear is shaped to catch sound waves?

B. Pinna

The peripheral nervous system is made up of

B. Peripheral nerves

Another name for the eardrum is the

D. Tympanic membrane

Legally, a physician

D. None of the above (A - May not refuse to accept a patient if he or she chooses; B - May refuse to provide follow-up care after treatment; C - Must ...

In order to release medical information to another source

B. The patient must sign a release form

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RMA Practice Exam Part 1

Term	Definition
Body activities such as breathing, circulation, and heartbeat are regulated by the	B. Autonomic nervous system
Which gas is brought into the body, and which is eliminated by the respiratory system?	D. Oxygen, carbon dioxide
The muscular tissue of the heart is called the	C. Myocardium
Blood enters the right atrium of the heart from the	B. Vena cava
The disorder characterized by degeneration of the myelin sheath is	A. Multiple sclerosis
The functional, microscopic filtration unit of the kidney is the	B. Nephron
The testes produce	D. Both A and B. A - Sperm; B - Testosterone
The amount of circulating blood in the body of an average adult is about	D. 6 liters
The main function of white blood cells is to	B. Defend the body against invading bacteria and viruses
The process that stops bleeding is called	B. Hemostasis
The spinal cavity contains the	C. Spinal cord
Air is brought into the lungs by way of the	C. Trachea
The longest and strongest bone of the skeleton is the	A. Femur
The dome-shaped muscle that separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity is the	C. Diaphragm
Which of the following organs serves as a reservoir for blood?	D. Spleen
The skin performs all of the following functions EXCEPT	A. Nitrogen-containing waste excretion
The vocal cords are located in the	B. Larynx
Otitis media is an inflammatory condition of the	A. Ear
Insulin is produced in the	C. Pancreas
If a patient is diagnosed with enteritis, which part of the digestive tract is inflamed?	D. Intestines
Which portion of the external ear is shaped to catch sound waves?	B. Pinna
The peripheral nervous system is made up of	B. Peripheral nerves
Another name for the eardrum is the	D. Tympanic membrane
Legally, a physician	D. None of the above (A - May not refuse to accept a patient if he or she chooses; B - May refuse to provide follow-up care after treatment; C - Must provide a medical history to the patient's insurance company if the insurance company so requests
In order to release medical information to another source	B. The patient must sign a release form