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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Jean Piaget is associated with? | cognitive development |
| The most common connecting vowel found in combining forms is? | O |
| A predefined computer setting that is automatically loaded with each new document unless changed by the user is the? | Default |
| The software program that permits rapid calculations applied to a table of numerical data is? | spreadsheet |
| Which of the following conditions has the highest emergency priority? Loss of Consciousness, Cessation of breathing, Shock, or Bleeding? | Cessation of breathing |
| If the patient is not getting any oxygen, death is likely to occur within? | 4 minutes |
| A facilitative communication technique that repeats what the patient has said to demonstrate understanding is? | Mirroring |
| Maternity leave can qualify as short term disability or FMLA? | Both |
| The purpose of records management includes which of the following tasks? Classifying, Arranging, Storage, or all of the previous? | All of the previous |
| All of the following are typically recorded on a telephone message EXCEPT? Date/time of call, person called, message, caller's demographic data. | Demographic data such as age, education, income, and the like are rarely recorded on a message slip. |
| When surgical instruments have been used and have gross contaminants remaining, which process would be the first step for cleaning them? (Antisepsis, Sanitization, Sterilization, Disinfection, Decontamination) | Sanitization |
| The first step utilized before disinfection or sterilizaton for surgical instruments is called what? | Sanitization |
| A purchase agreement provision that covers the cost of repair resulting from faulty design or manufacturing is a (Service agreement, garnishee, guarantee, contract, none of the previous)? | None of the previous. |
| What is a waranty? | A purchase agreement provision that covers the cost of repair resulting from faulty design or manufacturing. |
| In most states, there is no legal duty to rescue anyone who is in peril EXCEPT (family members, innocent bystanders, if you witness the accident, helpless young children? | Family members (and those you have imperiled. |
| Arguments supporting abortion include: Killing another is wrong, all living things have a right to life, A woman's rigth to self-determination, or The unborn fetus is helpless and therefore deserves protection. | A woman's right to self-determination. The rest are arguments against abortion. |
| To mitigate potential legal difficulties, appointments should be recorded in (Invisible ink, Erasable ink, Pencil, any of the previous, or none of the previous)? | None of the previous. |
| Indelible ink should be used to record appointments why? | To mitibate potential legal difficulties. |
| Disclosing unpleasant information to a patient is best supported by the ethical concept of (Duty, Right, Nonmaleficence, Justice, Veracity) | Veracity |
| Being truthful to the patient regardless of the unpleasantness involved is our duty and the patient's right and supports the concept of? | Veracity |
| The shelf life of a sterilized pack from the autoclave is generally (2 days, 10 days, 28 days, 60 days, 1 year)? | 28 Days |
| Although shelf life depends on the type of wrapping material used, what is a reference point for the contents to remain sterile. | Four weeks (28 days) |
| All of the following are elements of informed consent EXCEPT (the nature of the patient's condition, anticipated cost of the treatment/surgery, alternative treatments and an explanation of risks, consequences, and benefits)? | Cost |
| The normal height of standardization on an ECG is (5 mm, 25 mm, 10 mm, 50 mm) | 10 mm |
| What is the standardization mark that is a reference point that is included in the electrocardiograph tracing. | 10 mm |
| The proofreading mark ^ means? | Insert text here. |
| Earthquakes, tornadoes, and other weather-related events are considered what? | Natural disasters or ‘acts of God’ |
| Scheduling patients with similar diagnoses, treatments, or needs within a specified time frame describes what? | Grouping or Clustering |
| Protocol regarding who reports to whom within an organization's hierarchy is the? | Chain of authority |
| A legal document that identifies how evidence was handled is what? | Chain of custody |
| A chart that identifies the positions within an organization is called what | Organizational chart |
| The elements of the infectious process referrs to what? | Elements of the infectious process. |
| What numbers are expressed as a fraction? | ABA |
| Which CPT modifier indicates that multiple modifiers have been assigned? (-22, -47, -66, -99) | -99 |
| Axillary or aural temperatures are recommended for patients who (Are mouth breathers, have had oral surgery or trauma, are infants and young children, all of the previous)? | All of the previous |
| Any patient who cannot complete an oral temperature is a candidate for what type of temperature? | Axillary or aural |
| The means by which meaning is conveyed best describes (Source, Message, Receiver, Channel) | Channel |
| How is a message conveyed? | The source delivers a message through a channel to a receiver and gets feedback. |
| Red-Orange is the universally accepted color for what? | biohazardous waste |
| Elisabeth Kübler-Ross is credited with establishing the? | The five stages of dying |
| What is an effective method to reduce no show appointments? | Reminder calls |
| Which injection is administered into the adipose layer? | Subcutaneous |
| What subcutaneous layer of the skin anchors the skin to the muscle? | The adipose tissue |
| An organization's ability to pay its debts in a timely fashion is known as | Solvency |
| Confidentiality is legally supported by the _________ act. | Privacy Act |
| Blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration are considered what? | Vital signs |
| TPR/BP stands for what | Temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure |
| What is another name for the male gonad? | Testicle |
| What is the name of the male sex gland? | Testicle or Gonad |
| The amount of supplies used as a buffer while awaiting receipt of additional supplies is called? | Safety stock |
| What is the combining form meaning mouth? | or/o |
| What is the combining form meaning rib? | cost/o |
| What is the combining form meaning eye? | ocul/o |
| What is the combining form meaning eyelid? | blephar/o |
| Which of the following forms is the employer's Quarterly Federal Tax Return? (W-2, W-4, 940, 941, 1040) | 941 |
| Form 941 is what? | the Employer's Quarterly Federal Tax Return |
| Which part of the brain is the largest? (Cerebellum, Cerebrum, midbrain, brain stem, pons) | Cerebrum |
| What part of the brain is the center of the higher mental faculties that makes us individuals? | Cerebrum |
| Name the 4 parts of the cerebrum | Frontal, parietal, temporal, and occipital lobes. |
| The constructive process of building up new substances is called (metabolismm anabolism, catabolism, basal metabolism) | Anabolism |
| ______ is the sum of anabolism (building) minus catabolism (breaking down). | Metabolism |
| What is the minimum amoutn of energy required to maintain the body without expending energy? | Basal Metabolism |
| A fee a provider most frequently charges for a service is called? | Usual |
| Sigmund Freud is associated with? | Psychosexual development |
| Erick Erickson is associated with? | Psychosocial development |
| Jean Paiget is associated with | Cognitive development |
| Lawrence Kohlber is associated with? | Moral development |
| Confidentiality is ethically supported by the concept of (beneficence, nonmaleficence, fidelity, all of the previous) | All of the previous |
| Fear of reestablishing responsibility, financial gain such as Workers' Compensation, and to get attention are all reasons a patient may want to continue what? | The sick role |
| Which scientist is credited with the discovery of X-rays? | Wihelm Roentgen |
| What is another name for x-rays (in honor of the person who discovered them)? | roentgenograms |
| ____________ refers to the neck region? | Cervical |
| ________ refers to the armpit region? | Axilla |
| ________ refers to the kneecap region? | Patellar |
| ___________ refers to the cheek region? | Buccal |
| When scheduling an apt, what should be considered? | Patient need, available equipment, and provider preference. |
| Deficiency of which of the following trace minerals will result in goiter? | Iodine |
| ____________ is an overgrowth of thyroiid tissue. | Goiter |
| __________ is essential for proper function of the thyroid gland and is found in shellfish and table salt? | Iodine |
| The person most likely to handle equipment purchases is the? | Office Manager |
| ____ is used for handling sterile instruments and supplies? | Transfer forceps |
| Lou Gehrig's disease is also known as? | Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis |
| What is the eponym for ALS? | Lou Gehrig's disease |
| A percussion hammer is more commonly used for which medical specialties? | Family practice and Internal Medicine |
| True or False - A percussion hammer is used by an Ophthalmologist? | False |
| True or False - Guaiac testing identifies occult blood in the stool. | True |
| 99 % of what major mineral is found in the bones and teeth? | Calcium |
| What are the major components of the bones and teeth? | Calcium and Phosphorus |
| Osteoclastic activity happens when blood calcium levels become __________? | Low |
| When the body initiates osteoclastic activity ____________ is released from the bones into the bloodstream. | Calcium |
| All of the following are Gram-positive cocci EXCEPT (Streoticcys pyogenes, Staphylococcus aureus, Neisseria meningitidis, Microccus tetragenus)? | Neisseria meningitidis |
| True or False - Neisseria species of cocci are always gram-negative? | True |
| True or False - Streptoccus pyogenes are always gram-positive? | True |
| True or False - Microccus tetragenus are gram-negative. | False |
| ______ is the structure that is also known as the voice box. | Larynx |
| COBRA requires that government claim forms and attachments be maintained for at least (1 year, 2 years, 3 years, none of the previous)? | None of the previous |
| COBRA requires that government claim forms and attachments be maintained for at least ____. | 5 years |
| When the payee directs how the check is to be paid, such as "for deposit only", this is known as _______? | Restrictive endorsement |
| Which of the following is not a cause for breathing emergencies (choking, obstruction, strains, asthma, allergic reactions)? | Strains |
| Tachycardia means __________? | Rapid heart rate |
| Bradycardia means _________? | Slow heart rate |
| Which of the following does not require a CPT code (Myringotomy, laceration repair, herniorrhaphy, rhinoplasty, none of the previous) | None of the previous |
| A consent form may be required if the patient is (a minor, elderly, incompetent, critically injured, all of the previous) | All of the previous |
| __________ s required for all patients and medical procedures unless it is not feasible to obtain one. | Consent |
| If a patient refers to you as a "nurse" you should (ignor it, state that you are a medical assistant, smile and say thank you, tell the physician) | State that you are a MA. |
| What is the name of the "true skin?" | Dermis |
| _______ refers to programs that oversee the delivery of services to ensure that care is appropriate, necessary, and cost-effective. | Managed Care |
| _________ refers to care that is financed according to a fixed, prepaid payment for each enrolled patient during a fixed period, usually annually. | capitation |
| _________ efers to the health care provider who supervises and coordinates the care of enrollees. | Primary Care Provider |
| _______ refers to programs that ensure the quality of care is appropriate and likely to benefit the patient. | Quality Assurance |
| This process provides a richer base of nutrients for patients who have not been able to assimilate nutrients for various health reasons. | Enrichment |
| ________ is a computer application that allows multiple applications to operate simultaneously. | Windows |
| A document serving to appoint an individual, chosen by the patient, to represent the patient's interests is a(n) | Durable power of attorney |
| _______ are instruments that have a sharp cutting wire loop to excise polyps from soft tissue. | Snares |
| Polyphagia means | increased swallowing |
| Nausea, tachycardia, cool/moist skin, and unconsciousness are all symptoms of what? | Shock |
| ________ means to disconnect emotional significance from specific ideas or events. | Dissociation |
| ________ means to justify one's thoughts, feelings, or behavior. | Rationalization |
| ________ means to make up for an area of deficiency by concentrating on a more easily attainable goal. | Substitution |
| Mimicking the behavior of another to cope with feelings of inadequacy is called _____? | Identification |
| Adopting the view of other persons relative to their situation and experience is known as ___? | Empathy |
| To be protected by the Good Samaritan Act you must? | provide only care within your scope of practice and once you begin care you cannot cease that care until another health professional arrives on the scene. |
| A health care provider has been granted a license to practice in a particular state; however, the provider moves to another state to practice. Which of the following may be a way to obtain a license from the new state? | Reciprocity |
| ____________ is granting a license to a provider when the original license has been issued by another state. | Reciprocity |
| Which of the following charting situations may create liability? (Failing to properly document care, scribbling out errors, altering a medical document, all of the previous)? | All of the previous |
| When interviewing job applicants which of the following which is the least important and may be considered illegal. (social affiliations, education and training, experience, personality and temperment, or references. | Social affiliations |
| True or False - a patient is required to fast for at least 12 hours when having a blood chemistry profile test preformed. | True |
| Blood chemistry tests include what? | Glucose, cholesterol, and triglycerides |
| __________ arises when a patient has more insulin than glucose for metabolism | Insulin shock |
| ______ is a defect in phenylalanine metabolism | phenylketonuria |
| hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism are abnormal conditions of the _____ gland | thyroid |
| ________ is a metabolic disorder occurring primarily from a lack of insulin. | Diabetes mellitus |
| Which of the following vitamins is a potent antioxidant? (K, A, D, C, E)? | E |
| Vitamin E helps to control __________ from proliferation into mutations and is considered an antioxidant. | free radicals |
| __________ is a substance that will prevent or reduce the risk of infection rather than just disinfecting. | antiseptic |
| All of the following are methods of disinfection EXCEPT (alcohol, boiling, antiseptics, acids, dessication)? | Antiseptics |
| A check that a bank refuses to pay is ____? | Dishonored |
| The form completed when damaged or contaminated controlled substances are destroyed is (DEA-41, DEA-106, DEA-222, DEA-335) | DEA-41 |
| Form DEA -41 is completed when controlled substances are ____? | Destroyed |
| Nutritional elements containing the most calories per gram are _______? | Fats |
| Fats have ___ calories? | 9 |
| Carbohydrates and proteins have ___ calories? | 4 |
| Vitamins have ____ calories | 0 |
| If a patient is instructed to decrease carbohydrate intake, which of the following foods should be restricted? (Meat, bread, beans, cheese) | Bread |
| ___________ are composed of complex carbohydrates. | Breads |
| Meat, beans, cheese, and mild are primarily _____ based? | Protein |
| Name the digestive organs that food passes from proximal to distal. | Stomach, duodenum, jejunum, ileum, cecum |
| Name the digestive process from beginning to end? | Mouth, throat, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, anus. |
| IM injections are adminstered at what angle? | 90 degrees |
| Integrating the various resources to meet organizational objectives is known as? | Coordinating |
| True or False - a critically ill patient may not be an organ donor? | False |
| True or False - anyone under the age of 18 may not be an organd donor. | False |
| True or False - anyone under the age of 18 may be an organ donor only if a parent or guardian consents. | True |
| All of the following are part of the peripheral nervous system EXCEPT the (brain, spinal nerves, afferent nerves, autonomic nervous system) | Brain |
| The brain is part of the _______ nervous system. | Central |
| Vitamins A, D, and E are _________ soluble. | Fat |
| Vitamin C is a _______ soluble vitamin. | Water |
| All of the following are part of the management process EXCEPT (Planning, organizing, directing, reporting) | Reporting |
| _____ means a drooping eyelid. | Blepharoptosis |
| _____ means inflammation of the eyelid, | Blepharitis |
| _______ means a tumor of the eyelid. | Blepharoma |
| Swelling of the eyelids is known as? | blepharedema |
| Which class of drug has no clinical use (other than research) and may not be prescribed? (Schedule II, Schedule V, Schedule I, Schedule III) | Schedule I |
| _____ are illegal drugs that may not be prescirbed? | Schedule I |
| The first wave of the ECG is the (S wave, P wave, R wave, Q wave, T wave) | P Wave |
| In an EKG, the P wave is the __________ depolarization. | Atrial |
| The most serious type of burn is (first degree, second degree, third degree, fourth degree, chemical burn) | Third degree |
| ______ burns destroy all layers of skin and underlying structures such as fat, muscles, bones, and nerves. | Third-degree |
| Which of the following is the Employment Eligibility Verification form? (I-5, I-6, I-7, I-9) | I-9 |
| ______ is the thick, outer membrane of the bone that covers all of the surface except the epiphysis | Periosteum |
| The principle that the provider has a professional obligation to care for a patient is known as ____ | Duty |
| ____ means to breach one's duty. | Dereliction of duty |
| _______ means the carelessness was the direct cause of the patient's injuries. | Direct causation |
| ______ means the injuries suffered by the patient. | Damage |
| Sources of law may come from each of the following EXCEPT (Constitutional, administrative, contractural, common) | Contractural |
| Law is used to enforce ______ agreements between parties. | legal or contractural |
| A self-limiting disease caused by the Epstein-Barr virus characterized by fever, malaise, and lymphadenomegaly and diagnosed through immunological methods is _________? | Infectious mononucleosis |
| _______ may mimic other illnesses such as the flu or an upper respiratory tract infection. The patient complains of low grade fever, tiredness, weakness, sore throat, and swollen glands. Because it is a viral illness, treatment is palliative. | EBV or Epstein-Barr virus |
| The treatment for a viral infection is always __________. | Palliative |
| The following (respect for persons, confidentiality, work within one's scope of practice) are all general principals for ________? | The AMA Code of Ethics |
| ________ is a chronic, progressive neuromuscular disease thought to be caused by an autoimmune disorder, characterized by increasing muscle weakness, blepharoptosis, and dysphagia? (tendonitis, myasthenia gravis, polymyositis, muscular dystrophy | Myasthenia gravis |
| _______ is used for treatment of BPH (benign prostatic hypertrophy) | Proscar |
| ____ is a hypoglycemic agent used in the treatment of diabetes mellitus? | Glucophage |
| ____ is used for treatment of migraine headaches. | Imitrex |
| ____ is used for menopausal and postmenopausal symptoms. | Prempro |
| Viagra is used for the treatment of what? | Erectile dysfunction |
| The state mandated employment program that provides wage benefits due to work-related illnesses and injuries is? | Workers' Compensation Law |
| According to Joseph Fletcher, ______ for others is essential for ethical behavior. | Compassion |
| Who developed guidelines for determination of ethical behavior in 1966? | Joseph Fletcher |
| If a patient develops an anaphylactic reaction following a penicillin injection, which symptom is most likely to occur first? (urinary retention, decreasing levels of consciousness, projectile vomiting, difficulty breathing)? | Difficulty breathing |
| Which of the following word parts is not a suffix? (ac, al, ab, ary, ae) | ab |
| ab- is a prefix that means what? | away from |
| -ac, -al, -ary are ________ suffixes meaning "pertaining to". | Adjectival |
| -ae is the ______ form of the suffix -a. | plural |
| The purpose of medical coding includes (trackign diseases, classifying diseases, providing comparable data for research, all of the previous) | All of the previous |
| Touching another person without consent is ________ known as battery. | a tort |
| According to the food pyramid, which of the following nutrients should be consumed least? (grains, vegetables, oils, fruits) | Oils |
| A different color ink is commonly used when recording appointments to denote? | New patients |
| What color ink is commonly used to denote new patients? | Red |
| To sanitize a room the medical assistant must: (disinfect it, clean it thoroughly, sterilize it) | Disinfect it and clean it thoroughly. |
| A sanitized room is thoroughly cleaned and disinfected, but not ___________, | Sterilized |
| Cardiorrhexis means what | Rupture of the heart |
| An argument supporting not disclosing unpleasant information to a patient for the patient’s own good is (veracity, duty, deception, benevolent deception, justice) | Benevolent deception |
| Veracity mean? | Truthfulness |
| Duty means? | Obligation |
| Deception means? | To deceive |
| Justice menas? | Fairness |
| Microscopic structures found in the urine that are composed of precipitated protein are called (Blood cells, casts, crystals, bacteria)? | Casts |
| ________ is the primary constituent of casts found in urines; when renal function is impaired, this protein may precipitate within the tubules and be seen microscopically. | Tamm-Horsfall protein |
| Bacteria arranged in clusters is called? | Staphylococci |
| Bacteria arranged in chains is called? | Streptocci |
| Double bacteria is called? | Diplococci |
| Small bacteria is called? | Micrococci |
| An accounting document that records all daily transactions is a (Pegboard, Journal, Ledger, Charge slip, Superbill) | Journal |
| a check the bank prepares, signed by a bank official, that is directly drawn from a person's account is called a _______? | Cashier's Check |
| a check that the bank authenticates and guarantees by setting aside the funds until it is presented for payment is called a _____? | Certified Check |
| a check the bank prepares as a substitute for a regular check to permit the drawer to withdraw funds is called a ________? | Counter Check |
| a check that is restricted by amount and time of negotiability is called a _________? | Limited Check |
| Listening for the meaning of the communication is called __________? | Active listening |
| A patient's advocate can be (Appointed for the patient, a family member, a neighbor, a friend or all of the previous) | All of the previous. |
| Anyone who is going to look out for the interests of the patient can be ___________? | An advocate |
| Which of the following is Latin for "study of life"? (biology, vital sign, curriculum vitae, resume) | Biology |
| Accepting, Encouraging, and clarifying are all types of what? | Facilitative communication techniques |
| Give the proper plural form of bursae | Bursa |
| Give the proper plural form of Ovum | Ova |
| Another name for heart attack is? | Myocardial infarction |
| Diaphoresis, angina pectoris, dyspnea are all symptoms of? | Heart attack |
| Diaphoresis means? | Sweating |
| Angina pectoris means? | Chest pain |
| Dyspnea means? | Difficulty breathing |
| A check that has been honored and appropriately stamped to prevent if from being reissued is a(n) | Cancelled check |
| The process of eliminating or reducing financial loss to a practice is? | Risk Management |
| The phase of Korotkoff sounds where the systolic measurement of the blood pressure is taken is (Phase 1, Phase 2, Phase 3, Phase 4) | Phase 1 - the first clear, tapping noise of the pulse heard during auscultation of the blood pressure. |
| The CPT symbol indicating a code description has been revised is? | Triangle |
| _____ is a symbol located on the left side of a code number indicating a new procedure? | Bullet (.) |
| ____ is a symbol indicating a code description has been revised. | Triangle |
| _____ is a symbol that surrounds revised guidelines and notes. | Horizontal triangles (facing each other) |
| ______ is a symbol located after a code number indicating variable preoperative and postoperative services. | Asterisk (*) |
| The amount of supplies used as a buffer while awaiting receipt of additional supplies is ? | Safety stock |
| Depletion of stock is called? | Stock-out |
| Replacement of stock is called? | Replenishment |
| Amount of stock on hand is called? | Inventory |
| The data entered into a spreadsheet comprising alphanumeric characters primarily used as column and row headings is known as the? | Lable |
| Which of the following flight arrangements cannot be made by a travel agent? | Exit row |
| All of the following are endoscopes EXCEPT the (stethoscope, sigmoidoscope, bronchoscope, proctoscope, laparoscope) | Stethoscope |
| _____ is a lighted instrument for viewing inside the body | Endoscope |
| Which instrument is most likely to be used for draining an abscess? (tissue forceps, hemostat, suture scissors, scapel) | Scapel |
| The C-reactive test requires_______ preparation. | No |
| The function of hemoglobin is? | Transport oxygen in the body |
| n acute lymphatic infection caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is | Infectious mononucleosis |
| Albuterol is classified as which of the following? (Bronchodilator, cough suppressant, anticoagulant, anti-anginal agent, hypoglycemic) | Bronchodilator |
| A medium-size computer that can handle multiple users is a | Minicomputer |
| When weight is 20% or more greater than the standard weight for height, a patient can be said to be? | Obese |
| Special characters that simplify the sorting and routing of financial documents are? | MICR |
| Which of the following is inappropriate in caring for a snakebite victim? (do not apply ice, apply a tourniquet, do not cut the wound, do not apply electric shock). | Apply a tourniquet above the area. |
| Determining medical necessity before a hospital admission is approved is called? | Preadmission certification |
| ___________ determines whether a service will be reimbursed before its delivery. | Preauthorization |
| ________ determines medical necessity for services during a hospital admission. | Concurrent review |
| ____________ refers to arranging appropriate services following patient release. | discharge planning |
| Details regarding the health status of the patient's parents and siblings are known as the. | Family medical history |
| EPSDT stands for... | Early and periodic screening, diagnosis, and treatment. |
| There are _____ cervical vertebrae. | 7 |
| There are ______ thoracic vertebra. | 12 |
| There are ______ lumbar vertebrae. | 5 |
| Another name for the tailbone is the _____? | Coccyx |
| Another name for the structure that makes up the posterior pelvic wall is the ____? | Sacrum |
| The most common cause of convulsions is? | Epilepsy |
| A federally qualified health care program that ensures the quality of care is appropriate and likely to benefit the patient is called? | Quality assurance |
| Immunology and allergy specialties are often combined in to a single practice to provide? | Allergy testing/desensitization and laboratory testing. |
| Annual reports are best filed using a(n) | Subject and then chronologically (numerically) by date. |
| A gratuitous payment for professional services for which custom or propriety forbids a price to be set is a____? | Honorarium |
| Manipulating the genes of offspring through either breeding or alteration is known as? | Eugenics |
| Reference notation comes right after the? | Signature line |
| The generic name for Lopressor is? | Metoprolol |
| ________ is the generic name for Nitrostat or Nitroquick? | Nitroglycerin |
| Nifedipine is the generic name for? | Procardia |
| Alprazolam is generic for? | Xanax |
| Prozac is the _____, not a generic | brand name |
| Interacting with a health professional as one would interact with a parental figure is known as? | Transference |
| Which of the following is the universal claim form developed by CMS? (DD-214, COBRA-1990, CMS-1500, CMS-1450, none of the previous) | CMS-1500 |
| A health care provider usually ends a provider-patient relationship when? | The patient is cured. |
| Failing to act when one has the duty to act describes which tort? | Nonfeasance |
| _____ means performing an improper act. | Misfeasance |
| ________ means performing a bad act. | Malfeasance |
| ________ is performing a careless act. | Negligence |
| The structure that prevents material from entering the windpipe is? | Epiglottis |
| Another term for windpipe is? | Trachea |
| The branches of the windpipe that enter each lung are called? | Bronchus |
| The air sacs of the lungs are called? | Alveolus |
| The method by which gross contaminants are removed by washing and/or scrubbing is called what? | Sanitization |
| __________ means great muscle weakness; patients suffer from rapid loss of muscle function ultimately resulting in death. | Myasthenia gravis |
| All fo the following are included in a gram stain ExceptL Crystal Voilet, New Methylene Blue, Safarin, Iodine | New methylene blue |
| To prevent infection, antiseptic must be used before and after sutures or staples are: Packaged, Removed, chosen, all of the above. | Removed |
| Which part of the brain is the largest? Cerebellum, cerebrum, Midbrain, Brain stem | The cerebrum is the largest portion of the brain and is the center of the higher mental faculties that make us individuals. It is divided into the frontal, parietal, temporal, and occipital lobes |
| The cerebrum is dived into how many sections? | Four |
| What are the sections of the cerebrum? | Frontal, parietal, temporal, and occipital |
| The frontal, parietal, temporal and occipital are the four sections of what? | The cerebrum |
| Risk management is the process of what? | managing events, such as accidents and lawsuits, to prevent or minimize the loss of financial resources. |
| Billing segments of the patient population describes what? | Cycle Billing |
| What is an honorarium? | a gratuitous payment for professional services. |
| Duties relate to what? | Obligations |
| Virtues relate to what? | Positive character traits. |
| Justice relates to what? | Fairness |
| Rights relates to what? | Legal claims |
| Telling the truth best defines | Veracity |
| Beneficence means what? | To do good. |
| Nonmaleficence means what? | To do no harm. |
| Fidelity means what? | Loyalty |
| Which injection route is used for sensitivity testing? | The intradermal injection is intended to check for a reaction, not to administer medication. Tb is an intradermal injection. |
| Which of the following instruments is used for handling sterile instruments and supplies? Thumb forceps, sponge forceps, tissue forceps, transfer forceps | Transfer forceps |
| After centrifuging a urine specimen, the clear portion found above the sediment button is called the? | supernatant; the heavier particles settle to the bottom and the supernatant is poured off. The sediment button is then microscopically analyzed. |
| Respect for persons, confidentiality, and working within one's scope of practice are what? | Principles of the AMA code of ethics |
| programs that oversee the delivery of services to ensure that care is appropriate, necessary, and cost-effective describes what? | Managed care |
| Care that is financed according to a fixed, prepaid payment for each enrolled patient during a fixed period, usually annually is called? | Capitation |
| the health care provider who supervises and coordinates the care of enrollees is called the? | Primary care provider |
| ______ refers to programs that ensure the quality of care is appropriate and likely to benefit the patient. | Quality assurance |
| The state mandated employment program that provides wage benefits due to work-related illnesses and injuries is? | Workers' Compensation Law |
| The most common cause of convulsions is: fever, dehydration, diarrhea, epilepsy. | Epilepsy |
| The number of lines separating the inside address and the salutation is: 2, 4, 10, 15 | 2 |
| Which endocrine gland secretes calcitonin? Adrenal, ovary, thyroid, parathyroid | Thyroid |
| What is produced by the thyroid gland? | Calcitonin, tetraiodothyronine (T4), and triiodothyronine (T3). |
| The innermost layer of the uterus is the: epimetrium, fimbria, myometrium, endometrium | Endometrium |
| What it the outer most layer of the uterus? | Epimetrium |
| What is the fimbria? | Part of hte fallopian tubes |
| What is the muscular layer of the uterus | Myometrium |
| What does the body initiate when blood clacium levels are too low? | Osteoclastic activities to release calcium from the bones into the bloodstream. |
| Fat-soluble vitamins include all of the following EXCEPT: A, C, D, E | Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin |
| Adopting the view of other persons relative to their situation and experience is known as: empathy, sympathy, reinforcement, projection. | Empathy |
| Sympathy means to what? | Feel sorry for someone. |
| Reinforcement means to what? | Strengthen a behavior |
| Projection means to what? | Ascribe to another one's own thoughts and feelings. |
| The amount of supplies used as a buffer while awaiting receipt of additional supplies is? | Safety stock |
| What is the depletion of stock? | Stock-out |
| What is the replacement of stock called. | Replenishment |
| What does inventory refer to? | The amout of stock on hand. |
| _____ occurs when a patient has more insulin than glucose for metabolism. | Insulin Shock |
| ______ is a defect in phenylalanine metabolism. | phenylketonuria |
| Surgical removal of the iris is called an? | iridectomy |
| When indexing, the surname is indexed as? | Unit 1 |
| When indexing, apostrophes in as name are? | disregarded |
| How are numbers handled when indexing? | as if they are written out |
| When indexing, initials come before or after complete names? | Before |
| Which of the following is funded by both federal and state revenues? Medicare or Medicaid | Medicaid |
| Which chamber of the heart receives oxygenated blood after circulation through the pulmonary veins? Right atrium, Left atrium, right ventricle, sinoatrial node | Left atrium from the pulmonary vein |
| Which of the following acts protects unauthorized disclosure of patient information? Ptient's bill of rights act, Patients self-determination act, American w/ disabilities act, or Health Insurance Protability and accountability act (HIPAA) | HIPAA |
| An addition to an insurance policy is called a(n) | Addendum |
| Which of the following is a chronic, progressive neuromuscular disease thought to be caused by an autoimmune disorder, characterized by increasing muscle weakness, blepharoptosis, and dysphagia? Muscular dystrophy, myasthenia gravis, polymositis | Myasthenia gravis |
| What does myasthenia gravis mean | Great muscle weakness |
| A standard or principle that guides our behavior regarding what is right and what is wrong is a: norm, moral, morale, duty | Moral |
| Morale referrs to what? | Positive spirit of an individual or group |
| The blood urea nitrogen (BUN) test is a measurement of: Liver function, metabolism, kidney function, thyroid function | Kidney function |
| Elevated urea level in the blood is indicative of what? | kidney function is reduced and could indicate renal failure. |
| Which of the following ICD-9-CM codes refer to factors that influence health status? v-codes, volume I codes, e-codes, or volume II codes | V-codes |
| Which of the following should be assessed first when rendering first aid? pulse, pupillary reaction, pain or injury to limbs, emotional state. | Pulse |
| What is a warranty? | A purchase agreement provision that covers the cost of repair resulting from faulty design or manufacturing. |
| Anesthesiology is a section in which coding system? icd, cpt, cms, ucr | CPT |
| A decrease in size of an organ or tissue is known as | Atrophy |
| An abnormal development in the size of an organ or tissue is known as | Dystrophy |
| Myopathy is what? | Muscle disease |
| Examination of the back may be performed when the patient is in all of the following positions EXCEPT: Sitting, Trendelenburg, Prone, or Standing | Trendelenburg |
| Placing a patient on the back with the head and/or the feet slightly lowered for treatment of shock is called | Trendelenburg |
| The opening of a letter is called what? | Salutation |
| What is a guide or out folder used for? | controlling charts removed from the office |
| Which instrument is most likely to be used for draining an abscess? Tissue forceps, hemostat, suture scissors, scapel | Scapel |
| Which of the following vitamins is a potent antioxidant? K, A, D, E | E |
| What does Vitamin E do? | Helps to control free radicals from proliferation into mutations and is considered an antioxidant. |
| What is required to bring a case of negligence? | Stress, duty, causation, and damage. |
| The position of choice for a vaginal examination is the: | Lithotomy |
| The lithotomy position utilizes the stirrups and the patient moves to the end of the table for ease of examination by the provider for what procedure? | Vaginal exam |
| The fold of the peritoneum that functions to overlay the abdominal organs for protection in case of inflammation is the: mesentery, omentum, transverse mesocolon, villi | Omentum |
| The greater and lesser _______ is a serosal sheet with a primary function of protection of the abdominal organs. | Omentum |
| A health care provider leaves a sponge in a patient's body cavity during surgery. This is an example of what concept of negligence? | Res ipsa loquitur |
| Res ipsa loquitur means what? | "The thing speaks for itself" |
| What is solvency? | the ability to pay one's debts in a timely fashion. |
| Which scientist is credited with the discovery of X-rays? Pasteur, Marie Antoniette, Wilhelm Roentgen, Jonas Salk | Whilhelm Roentgen |
| What are roentgenograms? | x-rays |
| What is the term given to an instrument equipped with a light in order to visualize within a body cavity? | Scope |
| Patients suffering from osteoarthritis are frequently prescribed medications to help ease the disease process. Which of the following is most likely to be prescribed for a patient diagnosed with this? Celexa, Celebrex, Allegra, Viagra | Celebrex |
| Celebrex is a __________________ drug that helps to reduce the inflammation associated with osteoarthritis. | nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory |
| A syringe marked as U100 would be used to administer which of the following? Iron, vitamin B12, insulin, Chemotherapy | Insulin |
| U100 refers to what? | 100 units in 1 milliliter |
| electronically stored numbers that can be activated at the touch of a button or short code is called? | Speed dialing |
| incoming calls that can be automatically directed to another number is what? | Call forwarding |
| signals that when a call comes in while the phone is in use, a beep sounds is called what | Call waiting |
| ____________ disallows callers within the service area from reaching your telephone. | Call Block |
| Which of the following combining forms means "rib"? cost/o, or/o, ocul/o, blephar/o | Cost/o |
| The first wave of the ECG is the | P wave |
| In and ECG, atrial depolarization is represented by what? | The P wave |
| ___________ is consent communicated orally or in writing | Express consent |
| _______ is is consent that is documented before risky procedures | Informed consent |
| __________ is taking back one's consent. | Rescinded consent |
| Behavior or an action that can be reasonably presumed to be consensual is ____________? | Implied consent |
| Biaxin is ordered for a patient; the supply on hand is 1 gram/mL, and the order is for 250 mg. How much should be administered to the patient? 0.5mL, 1.0 mL, 0.25 mL, 5.0 mL | 0.25 mL (Convert the 1 gram to milligrams (1000) to make the units the same. Then, you can use the formula: Dosage desired (D) divided by Dosage on hand (H) times the quantity (Q) to work out the problem. (D / H) × Q = (250 / 1000) × 1 = 0.250 or 0.25 mL. |
| True or False: Very small amounts of protein may be normally present in urine specimens. | True |
| True or False: Protein in the urine of an infant indicates phenylketonuria. | False |
| True or False: Proteinuria can occur following strenuous exercise. | True |
| True or False: Proteinuria is uncommon in pregnancy. | False |
| Phenylketonuria is tested using what type of sample. | Capillary blood test drawn from the infant's heel. |
| A special check prepared when a personal check may not be accepted or where carrying cash is not prudent is a ____________? | Traveler's check |
| Which of the following conditions has the highest emergency priority? Shock, loss of consciousness, bleeding cessation of breathing. | Cessation of breathing |
| Lack of oxygen can lead to death within how many minutes. | Four |
| Scheduling patients with similar diagnoses, treatments, or needs within a specified time frame describes _____________? | Clustering or Grouping |
| At which angle should intramuscular injections be administered? | 90 degrees |
| A provider who guarantees the outcome of a course of treatment and that outcome does not materialize could be sued for ___________? | Breach of contract. |
| Cholelithiasis means | Gallstones |
| Colitis means | inflammation of the colon |
| Cholecystitis means | Inflammation of the gallbladder |
| Cystitis means | Inflammation of the urinary bladder |
| The ICD List of Three-Digit Categories is? | Appendix E |
| the Morphology of Neoplasms is? | Appendix A |
| The Glossary of Mental Disorders is? | Appedix B |
| Classification of Drugs by AHFS is? | Appendix C |
| The CPT symbol located after a code number indicating variable preoperative and postoperative services is bullet (•), triangle (▲), horizontal triangles (►...◄), asterisk (*) | asterisk (*) |
| bullet (•) | a symbol located on the left side of a code number indicating a new procedure |
| triangle (▲) | symbol indicating a code description has been revised |
| horizontal triangles (►...◄) | a symbol that surrounds revised guidelines and notes |
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