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The duodenum is part of the - correct answer ✔✔small Intestine The mucous membrane that lines the inner surface of the eyelid is called - correct answer ✔✔conjunctiva When gastric contents leaks into the abdominal cavity from perforation of the stomach it is called - correct answer ✔✔Peritonitis The internal folds of the stomach are known as - correct answer ✔✔rugae Select the term that refers to a severe allergic response - correct answer ✔✔anaphylactic shock Where do you find the pulse from the patient's dorsalis pedis artery? - correct answer ✔✔Top of foot The thin membrane that lines the eyelids and covers the white of the eye is the - correct answer ✔✔conjunctiva A medical assistant taking a pulse by listening to the heart is taking a - correct answer ✔✔apical pulse Where is chyme produced? - correct answer ✔✔stomach The largest bone of the body is the - correct answer ✔✔femur At what point does systolic pressure occur? - correct answer ✔✔During ventricular contraction

The three sections of the small intestine are the - correct answer ✔✔duodenum, jejunem, ileum During swallowing, the larynx is covered by the - correct answer ✔✔epiglottis The origin of a muscle is - correct answer ✔✔where the muscle begins The right lung is divided into how many sections? - correct answer ✔✔3 sections Approximately 60% of the plasma proteins are formed by - correct answer ✔✔albumins A patient diagnosed with farsightedness has - correct answer ✔✔hyperopia In what quadrant is the liver located? - correct answer ✔✔upper right A deficiency of vitamin B12 leads to which type of anemia? - correct answer ✔✔Pernicious The urinary system consists of - correct answer ✔✔two kidneys, two ureters, urinary bladder and the urethra Egg cells are produced where? - correct answer ✔✔ovarian follicles What organ is located in the lymphatic system? - correct answer ✔✔spleen Which of the following constitutes 2%-4% of the WBCs? - correct answer ✔✔Eosinophils Bilirubin specimens require what special preparation? - correct answer ✔✔Protection from light The urinary bladder is located in the - correct answer ✔✔pelvic cavity

Sperm and egg cell maturity begin at - correct answer ✔✔puberty Muscles are attached to bones by - correct answer ✔✔tendons Digestion that breaks food into tiny pieces is - correct answer ✔✔mechanical A type of bone fracture producing many bone fragments is - correct answer ✔✔comminuted fracture A nerve impulse is carried across a synapse by - correct answer ✔✔neurotransmitter Which one of the following is a water-soluble vitamin? - correct answer ✔✔C The abbreviation for "prescription" is - correct answer ✔✔Rx The medical term for inflammation of the liver is - correct answer ✔✔hepatitis What is the first portion of the small intestinal? - correct answer ✔✔Duodenum "Ostomy" is a - correct answer ✔✔suffix The medical term for indigestion is - correct answer ✔✔dyspepsia In a patient's progress note you see that the physician has used the term "necrosis" regarding a lesion. The physician is referring to - correct answer ✔✔dead tissue The term "myotomy" means incision into - correct answer ✔✔muscle Which of the following is the most common eye condition associated with aging? - correct answer ✔✔Presbyopia

Low blood pressure is - correct answer ✔✔hypotension Choose the abbreviation that means four times a day. - correct answer ✔✔QID Inflammation of the salivary gland is known as: - correct answer ✔✔sialadenitis An accumulation of serous fluid in the peritoneal cavity is - correct answer ✔✔ascites Which term is best described as "destruction by burning"? - correct answer ✔✔Electro cauterization A small mass of masticated food ready to be swallowed is - correct answer ✔✔bolus The inflammation of the pancreas is - correct answer ✔✔pancreatitis "Abnormal widening of the arterial wall that is weak and bulges", defines the term - correct answer ✔✔aneurysm The study of the stomach and the intestine is - correct answer ✔✔gastroenterology The abbreviation "QID" means - correct answer ✔✔four times per day What term is best associated with cancer that has spread to other organs of the body? - correct answer ✔✔Metastasis Which of the following is the correct spelling of the term meaning inflammation of the tonsils? - correct answer ✔✔Tonsillitis The prefix "ad" means - correct answer ✔✔to add to

Which of the following means pertaining to after meals? - correct answer ✔✔Postprandial The medical term for a toothache is - correct answer ✔✔dentalgia The combining form that means "red" is - correct answer ✔✔erythro The suffix meaning "inflammation" is - correct answer ✔✔-itis The patient puts out his or her arm to allow the medical assistant to draw blood. This type of consent is called - correct answer ✔✔implied In some states, a minor is legally unable to make treatment decisions with limited exceptions. Under what circumstances would a patient such as Jane Doe, a 16-year-old minor, suffering from cancer, be allowed to refuse continued chemotherapy treatments? - correct answer ✔✔Being an emancipated minor The law requires that which one of the following be reported to the appropriate authorities? - correct answer ✔✔Suspected child abuse Under this doctrine, physicians are legally responsible for the acts of their employees when they are acting within the scope of their duties or employment. - correct answer ✔✔Respondeat superior The purpose of the Good Samaritan Act is to protect healthcare providers rendering First Aid from - correct answer ✔✔civil and criminal liability. Which of the following is a legally binding request to provide records or documents to a court that is usually issued to the person considered the custodian of the records? - correct answer ✔✔Subpoena duces tecum A medical assistant makes a medication error while under the physician's direction. The patient is injured and files a medical malpractice lawsuit. The court determines that the physician is liable for the medical assistant's negligence. This is known as the doctrine of - correct answer ✔✔respondeat superior.

A patient's implied consent usually covers which one of the following procedures? - correct answer ✔✔Blood test The Controlled Substances Act is a United States law that regulates controlled drugs. The law is administered by the Drug Enforcement Administration. All of the following are responsibilities of medical assistants in the medical setting when dealing with controlled substances, EXCEPT - correct answer ✔✔prescribing controlled drugs Which of the following is an appropriate responsibility for the medical assistant when assisting the physician with a surgical procedure? - correct answer ✔✔Ensuring that there is a signed patient consent form on file In the absence of the employing physician, a medical assistant determines that a patient needs a prescription drug and dispenses the wrong drug from the physician's supply the performance of this totally wrongful and unlawful act is known as - correct answer ✔✔malfeasance HIPAA requires covered entities to submit Medicare claims - correct answer ✔✔through electronic data exchange Which of the following cases would best exemplify the concept of res ipsa loquitur? - correct answer ✔✔A surgeon leaves a sponge in a patient's abdominal cavity after abdominal surgery An example of a medical assistant illegally practicing medicine is - correct answer ✔✔giving advice on a patient condidtion The Committee on Medicolegal Problems of the American Medical Association (AMA) has determined that patients must present evidence of four elements before negligence has been proven. Which of the following is NOT one of the four elements of negligence? - correct answer ✔✔Defamation A physician performed plastic surgery on a patient and later published an article about the procedure in a medical journal. A photograph of the surgical site was included. Permission to publish the photograph had not been obtained. This act is an example of - correct answer ✔✔invasion of privacy

The provision of medical care to physician's colleagues, their families, or staff free of charge (or at a reduced fee) is called - correct answer ✔✔professional courtesy Mrs. Jones is diagnosed with a terminal illness. She has given permission for her husband, Mr. Jones, to have access to her medical information. Dr. Smith informs Mr. Jones that his wife is terminally ill. Mr. Jones does not want Dr. Smith to tell her patient that she is terminally ill. The physician would violate which of the following ethical principles if she does not inform her patient of the correct diagnosis? - correct answer ✔✔Veracity If a caring family member asks about a patient's treatment, the medical assistant should - correct answer ✔✔provide only information that has been authorized by the patient Substitution of another surgeon without the patient's consent when the patient has already received anesthesia and has no idea that a substitution has been made is called - correct answer ✔✔ghost surgery This type of listening is highly recommended for health care providers and patients in communicating needs. It involves participation in a conversation with another by means of repeating words and phrases or giving approving or disapproving nods. - correct answer ✔✔Active listening The justification of behavior with socially-acceptable reasons and the tendency to ignore the real reasons underlying the behavior is a defense mechanism. An example is, "I dieted strictly all day; therefore, it's okay to eat a couple of candy bars later in the evening after supper." This defense mechanism is known as - correct answer ✔✔rationalization Positioning or sitting behind a desk communicates the message of - correct answer ✔✔authority The technique used to let a patient know how you interpreted the message he or she is communicating is called - correct answer ✔✔restating With respect to educating patients on the functions of minerals in the body, which combination of mineral to sources is incorrect? - correct answer ✔✔Iron- nuts, whole grains, vegetables, coffee, tea, cocoa, egg yolks

Educating female patients on signs and symptoms of a myocardial infarction includes all of the following except - correct answer ✔✔feeling of lightness or feeling famished in the mediastinum. When explaining drug use terminology to the patient, prophylactic is best explained as - correct answer ✔✔preventing the occurrence of a condition (e.g. vaccines prevent the occurrence of specific infectious diseases) Instructing patients in the collection of a clean-catch, midstream urine specimen is especially important in order to avoid contamination. Which of the following is incorrect in patient education? - correct answer ✔✔On the second motion, cleanse directly across the meatus, back-to-front, using another antiseptic wipe When educating your patient, which of the following is not recommended for the prevention of deep vein thrombosis? - correct answer ✔✔avoid compression stockings Patient education for minor burn care involves all of the following EXCEPT - correct answer ✔✔Eating a low-calorie, low- protein diet to promote healing A letter for statement from the insurance carrier describing what was paid, denied, or reduced in payment. Also contains information about amounts applied to the deductible, the patient's co-insurance, and the allowed amounts. - correct answer ✔✔Explanation of benefits (EOB) This insurance covers health benefits program for the spouses and dependent children of veterans suffering total, permanent, service-connected disabilities and for surviving spouses and dependent children of veterans who died as a result of service-related disabilities. - correct answer ✔✔CHAMPVA Claims with a signed assignment of benefits are paid to the - correct answer ✔✔physician The specific amount specified by an insurance plan that the patient must pay toward the charges for professional services rendered is the - correct answer ✔✔copayment The routine waiving of co-payments - correct answer ✔✔is against federal guidelines

Workers' Compensation insurance provides benefits for - correct answer ✔✔occupational injuries A payment method used by many managed care organizations in which a fixed amount of money is reimbursed to the provider for patients enrolled during a specific period of time, no matter what services are received or how many visits are made. - correct answer ✔✔Capitation A written authorization by the patient giving the insurance company the right to pay the physician directly for billed services is known as the - correct answer ✔✔assigment of Benefits A person who holds a health benefit plan is a - correct answer ✔✔subscriber Medicare Part B pays physicians on a fee scale consisting of three parts: 1. Physician's work. 2. Charge- based professional liability expenses. 3. Charge-based overhead. This fee scale is known as - correct answer ✔✔Resource-based Relative Value Scale (RBRVS) A "non-duplication of benefits" is also called - correct answer ✔✔coordination of benefits Medicare Part B covers - correct answer ✔✔prescription medical equipment The notice sent to the patient showing the amount owed to the physician is called the - correct answer ✔✔itemized statement Medicare patients treated by a non-participating physician - correct answer ✔✔are responsible for a portion of the fee A military medical insurance plan that is administered by the government is - correct answer ✔✔TRICARE In 2006, drug and prescription benefits were added allowing Medicare recipients the option of choosing, at a reduced cost, a plan that pays for prescription drugs with just a small co-payment from the patient. Beneficiaries choose the drug plan and pay a monthly premium. This option is - correct answer ✔✔Medicare Part D

Medical sole proprietorship, partnerships, groups, and corporations are encouraged to purchase insurance policies that include benefits for medical expenses payable to individuals who are injured in the insured person's home, business, or car, without regards to the insured person's actual legal liability for the accident. This type of insurance is called - correct answer ✔✔liability insurance Claims for Medicaid patients enrolled in a managed care plan are paid according to what fee schedule? - correct answer ✔✔Capitated Consider the legal statement in which a person authorizes another person to act as his or her agent. The authority may be limited to the handling of specific procedures. The person to which authorization is granted is known as the - correct answer ✔✔power of attorney for healthcare Summaries identifying which patient accounts are 30, 60, 90, and 120 days overdue include - correct answer ✔✔age analysis The words "for deposit only" specify what type of endorsement? - correct answer ✔✔Restrictive This type of check is a bank's own check drawn on itself and signed by the bank cashier or other authorized official. This check is obtained by paying the bank the amount of the check. - correct answer ✔✔Cashier's check The final statement for services rendered to a deceased patient should be addressed to the - correct answer ✔✔estate of the deceased Employers are required by law to withhold certain amounts from employees' earnings. These amounts must be reported and forwarded to the IRS to be applied toward payment of income tax. The Income Tax Withholding is also known as - correct answer ✔✔W- Once a delinquent account has been turned over to a collection agency, the physician's office should - correct answer ✔✔refer all inquiries to the collection agency Which statement below is true with respect to an emancipated minor? - correct answer ✔✔An emancipated minor is responsible for his or her own medical bill

The name that follows the words "Pay to the order of" on a check is the - correct answer ✔✔payee An invoice for treatment of a patient who is now deceased should be mailed to the - correct answer ✔✔executor of estate The cost to a physician for the services of a collection agency is usually - correct answer ✔✔a percentage of each amount collected In a collection situation, when a statement is returned marked "Moved - no forwarding address", the account may be termed - correct answer ✔✔a skip To properly void a check write "VOID" across the front and - correct answer ✔✔retain it with canceled checks, in numeric order Employers are required by law to withhold certain amounts from employees' earnings. These amounts must be reported and forwarded to the IRS to be applied toward payment of income tax. The Income Tax Withholding is also known as - correct answer ✔✔W- In order to reconcile the bank account, the medical assistant must - correct answer ✔✔compare the opening balance of the new statement with the closing balance of the previous statement, compare cancelled checks with items on the statement, and subtract any bank fees from the checkbook balance It is recommended that a multipurpose ABC fire extinguisher be readily available and prominently mounted in a visible, convenient place in the medical office. All employees must be trained in the use of the fire extinguisher. The proper way to operate a fire extinguisher is to - correct answer ✔✔pull the pin, aim the hose, squeeze the handle, sweep the nozzle What information would you need in order to properly matrix the appointment book or electronic medical record? - correct answer ✔✔Days and hours the physician performs hospital rounds The signature of the treating physician, medical assistant, or other healthcare provider on the medical record indicates that the record is accurate. This is called - correct answer ✔✔authentication

Which of the following is the best method of interacting with an angry patient in the reception area? - correct answer ✔✔Invite the patient into a room out of the reception area When an order arrives from a supplier, the box should be inventoried. The list of the items included in a shipment is called the - correct answer ✔✔packing slip A medical assistant, made an incorrect entry into her patient's medical record. She understands that corrections in the medical record are made by - correct answer ✔✔drawing a line through the text to be corrected, writing the new information above the old, dating the new entry, and signing it Which of the following is the correct way to write the first line of an inside address in a letter to Susan Martin, a pediatrician? - correct answer ✔✔Susan Martin, MD When a patient cancels his or her appointment or merely does not show up, the correct course of action is to - correct answer ✔✔call the patient and try to reschedule for another time; document the missed appointment in the patient record and in the appointment book or database A method of prioritizing patients so that the most urgent receive care first is called - correct answer ✔✔triage The method used to accommodate appointments for minor emergencies in the physician's office is to - correct answer ✔✔leave unassigned slots in the appointment schedule When making travel arrangements for the physician to attend a medical seminar or convention, the medical assistant should provide the physician with details of the entire trip, including dates and times of arrival and departure, flight and hotel confirmation numbers, and other details all in one document. This detailed description is called - correct answer ✔✔an itinerary Who is the legal owner of the medical record (original hardcopy or electronic medical record)? - correct answer ✔✔The physician or medical facility which initiated and developed the record When a patient fails to keep an appointment the medical assistant should - correct answer ✔✔document the failed appointment in the patient's chart

Which of the following type of magazines or journals should not be in the reception area? - correct answer ✔✔Physician's professional journals The medical assistant develops a matrix or a template prior to creating the physician's schedule in order to - correct answer ✔✔block out time slots when the physician is not available to see patients To prevent backpain or a workplace injury when working with an object, ergonomically, which of the following ergonomic stance is not recommended? - correct answer ✔✔Keep feet together Medical records in this medical office are filed alphabetically. Arrange the following names in alphabetical order to prepare them for filing. Select the sequence of the numbers correctly that alphabetizes the names. (1) Smith, James (2) Smithson, Jane (3) Smithy, J. (4) Smithe, John - correct answer ✔✔(1), (4), (2), (3) Medical records in this medical office are filed via terminal digit order. Arrange the following medical record numbers in terminal digit order from the lowest to the highest. Select the correct terminal digit order sequence. (1) 06 14 06 (2) 06 06 06 (3) 06 05 06 (4) 05 01 06 - correct answer ✔✔(4), (3), (2), (1) What regulatory body is responsible for monitoring the observance of Standard Precautions guidelines? - correct answer ✔✔OSHA When performing skin preparation before a surgical procedure, the antiseptic solution or soap should be applied starting at the incision site and using a motion that is - correct answer ✔✔circular starting from the incision area to the outside edges of the area

The destruction of all microorganisms is essential for surgical asepsis. The method often used in the medical office that completely destroys microorganisms is - correct answer ✔✔sterilization Sterile field rules include all of the following EXCEPT - correct answer ✔✔sterile team members do not need to face each other Monica is responsible for sterilizing instruments. She places a biological sterilization indicator into the autoclave to test the effectiveness of the sterilization process. What information is provided by the biological sterilization indicator? - correct answer ✔✔The presence of spores in the autoclave Laura disinfects the exam tables in between each patient using a 1:10 bleach solution. In order for the process to be effective she must - correct answer ✔✔prepare the solution according to the recommended dilution, store the solution in a closed container to avoid evaporation, change after the recommended period of expiration The destruction of all microorganisms is known as - correct answer ✔✔sterilization Sterilization is the - correct answer ✔✔destruction of all microbial life Items should be removed from the autoclave - correct answer ✔✔after all items in the autoclave have dried completely The autoclave chamber door is slightly opened at the end of the autoclave cycle to - correct answer ✔✔allow the items to dry Instruments used to take blood pressure are the - correct answer ✔✔sphygmomanometer and stethoscope A stainless steel instrument with a handle at one end and two prongs at the other end used to test hearing is a - correct answer ✔✔tuning fork What instruments have sharp edges and are used to incise skin and tissue? - correct answer ✔✔Cutting and dissecting instruments

The tympanic thermometer is inserted into the - correct answer ✔✔ear What instrument is used to examine the interior structures of the eye? - correct answer ✔✔Ophthalmoscope Which of the following is a surgical instrument with slender jaws used for grasping blood vessels and establishing homeostasis? - correct answer ✔✔Hemostat clamp The instrument pictured below is - correct answer ✔✔sphygmomanometer What instrument holds open layers of tissue, exposing the areas beneath? - correct answer ✔✔Retractors The instrument used to view the urinary bladder is - correct answer ✔✔cystscope What blood pressure would be by a hypertensive patient? - correct answer ✔✔140/ Cardinal signs are also known as - correct answer ✔✔blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respirations A patient short of breath should be put into what position on the examination table? - correct answer ✔✔Fowlers You have just a venipuncture on your patient and the patient says she feels like she is going to faint. Into what position do you quickly place your patient in? - correct answer ✔✔Trendelenburg Which statement is considered to be closed-ended? - correct answer ✔✔Do you have a headache? The position pictured below is the - correct answer ✔✔Sims (one leg over the other)

What type of pulse is obtained using a stethoscope? - correct answer ✔✔Apical The knee-chest position is used for examination of the - correct answer ✔✔rectum The physician orders 1 Gram of a medication for injection. On hand is 0.5 Grams per mL. How many mL will be administered? a. 0.5 mL b. 1.0 mL c. 1.5 mL d. 2.0 mL - correct answer ✔✔2.0 mL Laura's patient has just been informed that she is pregnant. Laura explains to her patient that she should not take any medications without the knowledge of her physician. Medications considered relatively safe in pregnancy are classified in Food and Drug Administration (FDA) category - correct answer ✔✔A A drug used to relieve pain is an - correct answer ✔✔analgesic Michelle has an order to administer a TB test to her patient. She knows that the body sites used for an intradermal injection are the - correct answer ✔✔anterior forearm and the upper back Sarah is administering an influenza shot to her patient. She knows that when administering an injection into the deltoid muscle, caution must be taken to avoid the - correct answer ✔✔radial and ulnar nerves Samantha is administering an infant's first dose of the Diptheria, Tetanus, Pertussis vaccine. What is the safest site for an intramuscular injection on the infant? - correct answer ✔✔Vastus lateralis Two tablespoons of medication are equal to Select one: a. 15 cc. b. 1 mL. c. 20 cc.

d. 30 mL. - correct answer ✔✔1 tablespoon=15mL The correct answer is: 30 mL. Tim is newly diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus. Tim is receiving insulin. His medical assistant knows that Tim needs to be taught to be cautious about which of the following adverse effects? - correct answer ✔✔Hypoglycemic reaction Which of the following is a surgery that is used to treat an abscess? - correct answer ✔✔Incision and drainage Electrosurgery is used for - correct answer ✔✔removal of benign skin lesions Most instruments are classified according to their function, which instrument is classified as a dilating/probing instrument? - correct answer ✔✔specula For minor surgical procedures, acceptable skin cleansing agents include all of the following EXCEPT - correct answer ✔✔acetone What is a fenestrated sterile drape? - correct answer ✔✔A drape that is placed over the patient, with the opening over the area where the surgical procedure will be performed. Sensitivity testing in Microbiology is performed to - correct answer ✔✔check for antibiotic sensititvity to the bacteria found in the specimen Which of these statements is true regarding angioplasty? - correct answer ✔✔Angioplasty is used to restore blood flow to ischemic myocardial tissue Which one of the following is NOT a physical therapy modality? - correct answer ✔✔immobilization The preanalytical phase of laboratory procedures refers to - correct answer ✔✔the laboratory testing phase in which tests are ordered and specimens are collected and prepared for testing

A greenish-brown urine may be indicate of - correct answer ✔✔hepatitis Which type of bleeding is easiest to control? - correct answer ✔✔Capillary A normal color of urine is - correct answer ✔✔straw A urine pregnancy test checks for the presence of - correct answer ✔✔HCG The normal specific gravity of urine, which measures the ability of kidneys to concentrate urine, ranges from a. 1.000 to 1. b. 1.010 to 1. c. 1.005 to 1. d. 1.010 to 1.020 - correct answer ✔✔1.010 to 1. Excessive squeezing around a capillary puncture site will cause - correct answer ✔✔dilution of the sample with tissue fluid The most common blood type is - correct answer ✔✔O+ The "universal donor" has blood type - correct answer ✔✔O - What should be done if a patient reports intense pain after a needle is inserted into the patient's arm? - correct answer ✔✔Remove the needle the immediately and treat the patient appropriately A second degree burn would appear as - correct answer ✔✔red, edematous, wet, shiny or blistered What should be done if a person exhibits changing levels of consciousness? - correct answer ✔✔Have the patient lie down

Mrs. Smith suspects that her child has ingested a corrosive poison because the child had been playing in their shed and was complaining of feeling sick. She brought the child to the doctor's office quite concerned. What is the next step regarding treatment? - correct answer ✔✔Gather as much information as possible from the mother about the products in the shed. The first step in controlling bleeding is - correct answer ✔✔direct pressure When using a fire extinguisher, what does the acronym PASS mean? - correct answer ✔✔Pull, aim, squeeze, and sweep Fire extinguishers must be inspected and recharged, if necessary, - correct answer ✔✔once a year If it is necessary to move an unresponsive, adult victim quickly away from a scene unassisted, you should

• correct answer ✔✔drag the patient by the heels to safety What is the first thing you should do if you walk into a room and find a patient collapsed on the floor? - correct answer ✔✔Assess the scene before going any further What typically does not cause an artifact in the tracing of an electrocardiogram? - correct answer ✔✔Relaxed patient In electrocardiography, the electrode used as a ground is - correct answer ✔✔RL When preparing a patient for an EKG, leads should be placed - correct answer ✔✔on the intercostal spaces The basic EKG has how many leads? - correct answer ✔✔ 12 The signs and symptoms of IDDM (insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus) do not include - correct answer ✔✔weight gain

Which of the following is not associated with Insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus? - correct answer ✔✔Type II A sudden attack, such as that observed in epilepsy is known as - correct answer ✔✔a seizure To obtain the most accurate rate, respirations should be counted for - correct answer ✔✔60 seconds Normal bacteria that are found in the intestinal tract and are the most common cause of lower-tract urinary infections (due to improper hygiene after bowel movements), are - correct answer ✔✔E. coli. The average pulse for an adult at rest is in the range of - correct answer ✔✔60-80 beats per minute A marked drop in blood pressure is found with - correct answer ✔✔shock The most common arterial site for obtaining an adult pulse is - correct answer ✔✔radial The outer ear includes the - correct answer ✔✔ear canal Functional units of the lungs that are air sacs are called - correct answer ✔✔alveoli An example of a "ball and socket" joint is the - correct answer ✔✔hip When a muscle contracts, it becomes - correct answer ✔✔shorter and thicker The lining of the uterus is called the - correct answer ✔✔endometrium The internal folds of the stomach are known as - correct answer ✔✔rugae

Which one of the following is the most common blood disorder that may result from a variety of causes?

• correct answer ✔✔Anemia The part of the pharynx that is a passageway for air only is the - correct answer ✔✔nasopharynx The body part that matches with the popliteal artery is the - correct answer ✔✔leg The kidneys are located behind the - correct answer ✔✔peritoneum The ventral cavity refers to the - correct answer ✔✔anterior body cavities The hormone responsible for ovulation is - correct answer ✔✔LH The outermost of the pericardial membranes is the - correct answer ✔✔fibrous pericardium The receptors for hearing and equilibrium are located in the - correct answer ✔✔inner ear The major function of the circulatory system is - correct answer ✔✔transportation The site of fertilization is usually the - correct answer ✔✔fallopian tube The outer layer of the skin is the - correct answer ✔✔epidermis The vitamin produced by the normal flora of the colon in amounts sufficient to meet a person's daily need, is vitamin - correct answer ✔✔K Which of the following means a physician who specializes in the study of the anus and the rectum? - correct answer ✔✔Proctologist The surgical incision into the abdomen is - correct answer ✔✔laparotomy

The medical term for a toothache is - correct answer ✔✔dentalgia A hernia of part of the rectum into the vagina is called - correct answer ✔✔rectocele Which one of the following is a physician having a practice limited to the aging population? - correct answer ✔✔Gerontologist Encephalopathy is defined as - correct answer ✔✔any dysfunction of the brain The suffix meaning "inflammation" is Select one: a. osis b. ectomy c. itis d. desis - correct answer ✔✔-itis Translated as "the thing speaks for itself", which of the following is evidence showing that negligence by the accused person may be reasonably inferred from the nature of the injury occurring to the plaintiff? Select one: a. non compus mentis b. Quid quo pro c. Res ipsa loquitur d. Corpus jusis - correct answer ✔✔Res ipsa loquitur A discussion involving the physician providing the patient or the patient's legal representative with a deeper understanding of the patient's condition, a full explanation of the plan for treatment, and enough information to decide whether the patient will undergo the treatment or seek an alternative is called what type of consent? - correct answer ✔✔informed consent

Which of the following is a court order requiring a witness to produce records for a trial? - correct answer ✔✔Subpoena duces tecum The criteria of "duty owed, dereliction of duty, direct cause, and damages" are used in reference to which of the following situations? - correct answer ✔✔Assessing the possibility of negligence The physician informs the medical assistant that he or she will no longer treat a patient who refuses to follow his or her medical advice and treatment plan. The procedure that the medical assistant should follow is to - correct answer ✔✔send a letter of formal withdrawal to the patient by certified mail, return receipt requested If a physician accepts payment from another physician solely for referral of a patient, both are guilty of an unethical practice called - correct answer ✔✔fee splitting Psychologist Abraham Maslow created the "Hierarchy of Needs". Maslow believed that our human needs can be categorized into five levels and that the needs of each level must be satisfied before we can move on to the next. Which of the following is the correct order of Maslow's "Hierarchy of Needs" starting from the bottom to the top? - correct answer ✔✔Physiological needs, Safety and Security, Love and belonging, Esteem and recognition, Self-actualization The avoidance of confronting a personal problem or reality by acting as if the problem or reality never existed is a defense mechanism known as - correct answer ✔✔denial Dr. Elisabeth Kübler-Ross' stages of Death and Dying progress through five stages. Which of the following is the correct order of her Death and Dying stages? - correct answer ✔✔Denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance Diabetic patient education must be acknowledged and followed by the patient. Which of the following is not recommended for the diabetic patient? - correct answer ✔✔Maintain plasma glucose level between 120 and 200 mg/dL Question text Patient education for minor burn care involves all of the following EXCEPT - correct answer ✔✔Eating a low-calorie, low- protein diet to promote healing

A range of usual fees in the same community is the - correct answer ✔✔prevailing fee Accepting assignment on a Medicare claim means that the physician is compensated - correct answer ✔✔80% of approved amount Where are the diagnosis codes found that are descriptive of the disease or condition presented by the patient? - correct answer ✔✔ICD code An organization that contracts with the government to handle and mediate insurance claims from the medical facilities, home health agencies, or providers of medical services or supplies. - correct answer ✔✔Fiscal intermediary An example of a Medicare HCPCS code number is - correct answer ✔✔J0540 Nonsufficient funds or NSF refers to the situation in which the bank - correct answer ✔✔returns a deposited check from an account that does not have enough funds to cover the amount of the check If the total income for one month is $17,500 and the total expenses for the same month are $15,500, the profit and loss statement would show a - correct answer ✔✔net profit of $2,000. Banking fees will appear on a monthly statement in the form of a - correct answer ✔✔service charge This bookkeeping entry occurs when a patient has paid in advance or when an over payment or duplicate payment has been made. - correct answer ✔✔credit balance Which of the following entries are recorded in the adjustment column? - correct answer ✔✔Insurance write-offs An employer is required to make payments for which one of the following? Select one: a. FICA

b. FUTA c. Medicare d. Medicaid - correct answer ✔✔FUTA Which one of the following represents the statistical characteristics of human populations (as in date of birth, address, telephone number, occupation, place of employment) used especially to identify markets? - correct answer ✔✔Demographic What information would you need in order to properly matrix the appointment book or electronic medical record? - correct answer ✔✔Days and hours the physician performs hospital rounds When making travel arrangements for the physician to attend a medical seminar or convention, the medical assistant should provide the physician with details of the entire trip, including dates and times of arrival and departure, flight and hotel confirmation numbers, and other details all in one document. This detailed description is called - correct answer ✔✔an itinerary When patients arrive at the physician's office, medical records should not be found lying on the reception desk in view of patients signing in or approaching the desk. Avoiding this situation prevents violation of regulations established by the - correct answer ✔✔Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) An approach of sensitivity to the individual needs and reactions of patients begins from the initial contact with the medical receptionist to the conclusion of the patient's treatment. This approach is known as - correct answer ✔✔empathy According to Standard Precautions guidelines, personal protective equipment MUST be worn whenever there is contact with - correct answer ✔✔blood When performing medical aseptic handwashing, the hands should be positioned - correct answer ✔✔below the elbows While Susan is preparing a blood specimen for laboratory analysis, the container tips over and blood spills on the laboratory table. Which of the following is the most appropriate management of the spill? - correct answer ✔✔Don personal protective equipment such as gloves, use a cleanup kit, sprinkle