Medical Terminology and Concepts, Exams of Medicine

Download Medical Terminology and Concepts and more Exams Medicine in PDF only on Docsity! CERTIFIED CLINICAL MEDICAL ASSISTANT PRACTICE EXAM 1 1. An effective method of charting progress notes is using the SOAP approach. What is the subjective data? a. Provider's exam and diagnostic testing b. Describes the provider's impression and ultimate diagnosis after reviewing all data c. Plan of action d. Patient's view of his signs and symptoms - ANSWER-Patient's view of his signs and symptoms 1. Spirometry is a type of test used in the medical office for: a. The percentage of oxygen in the blood b. The evaluate lung capacity c. To measure the patient's response to tones for evaluation of hearing d. To measure blood pressure - ANSWER-The evaluate lung capacity 1. What is the fourth phase of blood pressure sound? a. Crisp sounds that increase in volume b. Sounds develop into a squeaking quality c. Sounds become muffled d. Sounds disappear - ANSWER-Sounds become muffled A large muscle that forms the buttocks region is the: a. Rectus abdominis b. Vastus lateralis c. Gluteus maximus d. Latissimus dorsi - ANSWER-Gluteus maximus A microcomputer is BEST described as what? a. Large computer that can handle hundreds of users b. Medium-sized computer that can handle several users c. Desktop PC d. Large, complex computer system that can perform rapid and complex functions - ANSWER-Desktop PC A patient is requesting a copy of his own medical records. What does the office need in order to release the information? a. A phone call from the patient b. A written request and a patient signature c. A request by fax or mail d. A request in person - ANSWER-A written request and a patient signature A patient tells you she needs after care instructions from the surgeon you work for. The Medical Assistant knows that this is: a. Detailed instructions b. Comfort care instructions c. Preoperative instructions d. Postoperative instructions - ANSWER-Postoperative instructions A patient's pulse is taken using the femoral artery. Where is it located? a. In the groove of the neck between the trachea and sternocleidomastoid b. On the medial arm at the fold of the elbow c. In the groin region d. At the wrist on the thumb side - ANSWER-In the groin region A Treponema pallidum antibodies blood test is positive. What condition does this indicate? a. Obesity b. Prostate cancer c. Muscular dystrophies d. Syphilis - ANSWER-Syphilis All of the following are prefixes with their correct meanings EXCEPT: a. dis- ( apart, separate) b. ec- (out) c. en- (in) d. psych- (body) - ANSWER-psych- (body) Crisp sounds increase at this phase of BP sound. What is it? a. Phase 4 b. Phase 1 c. Phase 2 d. Phase 3 - ANSWER-Phase 3 Evaluating bronchoconstriction requires how many tests at a time? a. 3 a. Spirochete b. Antibiotic c. Dirty needles d. Bacillus - ANSWER-Bacillus Of the following, which defines the calculation for pediatric medicine dosage? a. Child's age divided by and multiplied by the average adult dose b. Infant's age in months divided by 150 and multiplied by the average adult dose c. Child's weight in pounds divided by 150 and multiplied by the average adult dose d. Infant's weight in kilograms multiplied by the average adult dose - ANSWER-Child's weight in pounds divided by 150 and multiplied by the average adult dose Of the following, which describes how typhoid fever is spread? a. Person-to-person. Through respiratory tract secretions b. Fecal oral c. Oral and genital contact d. Contact with respiratory droplets - ANSWER-Fecal oral Overnight delivery of mail to the majority of metropolitan areas is what? a. Mixed class b. Special fourth class c. Express mail d. Special delivery - ANSWER-Express mail Part of the Medical Assistant's job is to assess for advanced directives. Advanced directives include: a. Notarized wills b. Driver's licenses c. Medical power of attorney d. Living memorials - ANSWER-Medical power of attorney Periodicals are mailed using which classification? a. First class b. Second class c. Third class d. Fourth class - ANSWER-Second class Quality control testing for GC gram stain may be required more often than one a week if who recommends? a. The state b. The local regulator c. The manufacturer d. The lab director - ANSWER-The manufacturer The diastolic reading of one's blood pressure takes place at which phase of blood pressure sound? a. Phase 2 b. Phase 4 c. Phase 5 d. Phase 1 - ANSWER-Phase 5 The FIRST thing the Medical Assistant will do to set up a sterile field for minor surgery in a medical facility is: a. Wash hands b. Don sterile gloves c. Cleanse the surgical site d. Open sterile package - ANSWER-Wash hands The instrument examines the external ear canal and tympanic membrane. What is it? a. Tuning fork b. Ophthalmoscope c. Percussion hammer d. Otoscope - ANSWER-Otoscope The Medical Assistant is asked by a patient about the condition BPH. What is that? a. Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia b. Benign Phimosis of the Hymen c. Bronchial Pulmonary Hyperairiation d. Bell's Palsy Hearing syndrome - ANSWER-Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia The Medical Assistant knows that a protein in the blood associated with antibodies is: a. Globulin b. Immunoglobulin c. Antiglobulin d. None of the above - ANSWER-Globulin The Medical Assistant knows that when counting a patients respirations, you should: a. Count them for 5 seconds and record that number b. Patients should be quiet and rested a few minutes before respirations are counted c. Two rises of the chest equals one respiration d. Keeping the arm off the abdomen will make it easier to count the respirations - ANSWER-Patients should be quiet and rested a few minutes before respirations are counted The metric prefix mega- is equal to what? a. One million b. One thousand c. One hundred d. Ten - ANSWER-One million The physician is talking about giving the patient an "analgesic." What is this? a. A pain medication b. A procedure to relieve swelling c. A work release d. An enema - ANSWER-A pain medication The physician orders Lipitor for a patient. The Medical Assistant knows that the generic name for Lipitor is: a. Atenolol b. Atorvastatin calcium c. Furosemide d. Copidogrel bisulfate - ANSWER-Atorvastatin calcium The physician you work for is ordering a cholangiogram on a 48-year-old woman. The Medical Assistant knows that the purpose of this test is: a. To visualize the size of a growth or tumor b. To view movement of barium through the digestive tract c. To visualize the bile ducts d. To assess the location and size of the kidneys - ANSWER-To visualize the bile ducts The process of listening to the body via the use of a stethoscope is what? a. Auscultation b. Mensuration c. Percussion d. Palpation - ANSWER-Auscultation To treat major depression, a commonly prescribed medication is: a. Ativan b. Zoloft c. Serax a. Triceps b. Arrector pilli c. Biceps d. Pectoralis - ANSWER-Arrector pilli What is diuresis? a. The inability to urinate b. A kidney infection c. Artificial filtering of the bloody by a machine d. Increased formation of urine by the kidney - ANSWER-Increased formation of urine by the kidney What is indicated when the control value runs constantly above or below the mean? a. Trend b. Gaussian distribution c. Shift d. Standard deviation - ANSWER-Shift What is meant by "coordination of benefits?" a. The patient pays a specific amount of money for medical services before the insurance pays b. One insurance plan will work with other insurance plans to determine how much each plan pays c. Each insurance company will pay an equal amount of the patient's bill d. There is a deductible required by the patient before payment from the insurance is made - ANSWER-One insurance plan will work with other insurance plans to determine how much each plan pays What is the acceptable range of fasting blood sugar in glucose testing? a. 60-80 mg/dL b. 150-180 mg/dL c. 200-240 mg/dL d. 70-100 mg/dL - ANSWER-70-100 mg/dL What is the amount of money an employee earns before taxes or deductions are taken out? a. The prior earnings b. The net income c. The gross income d. The total earnings - ANSWER-The gross income What is the dispersion around the mean? a. Standard deviation b. Mean c. Trend d. Shift - ANSWER-Standard deviation What is the medical term that means to shed skin? a. Debride b. Ablate c. Exfonate d. Desquamate - ANSWER-Desquamate What is the medical term used to mean empty or remove of impurities? a. Prolapse b. Purge c. Pons d. Permeable - ANSWER-Purge What is the method of giving an intravenous infusion where a secondary IV line is coupled to the primary infusion line through an injection part? a. An extravasation b. A piggybacked infusion c. A Z-track infusion d. A transdermal infusion - ANSWER-A piggybacked infusion What is the process for testing multiple machines that perform the same test? a. Rotate testing according to guidelines b. Test a different machine each day c. Test half of the machines each day d. Test them all according to the guidelines - ANSWER-Test them all according to the guidelines What is the range of volume for blood collection tubes? a. 2 to 15 mL b. 10 to 20 mL c. 15 to 25 mL d. 2 to 6 mL - ANSWER-2 to 15 mL What is the temperature setting and timing for proper autoclaving? a. 250 F for 30 minutes b. 150 F for 30 minutes c. 200 F for 15 minutes d. 300 F for 10 minutes - ANSWER-250 F for 30 minutes What is the term for a motor neuron and muscle fibers that it controls? a. Motor unit b. Motor group c. Motor nerve d. Motor function - ANSWER-Motor unit What is used to assign a medical diagnosis? a. CPT b. CLIA c. ICD d. AMA - ANSWER-ICD What legally determines how test results are communicated? a. Local law b. HIPAA c. State law d. Federal law - ANSWER-HIPAA What lumbar nerve branches are the longest in the human body? a. Sural b. Sciatic c. Ulnar d. Medial - ANSWER-Sciatic What medical term means a digit such as a finger or toe? a. cyan/o b. ven/o c. hist/o d. dactyl/o - ANSWER-dactyl/o What method of injecting medications intramuscularly prevents leakage of the medication out of the muscle? a. T-track method b. Z-track method Which of the following accounting elements focuses on the money, machinery/equipment or securities owned or controlled by the company? a. Assets b. Liabilities c. Owner's equity d. Accounting equation - ANSWER-Assets Which of the following blood specimens is from a tube with an anticoagulant that does not need to be centrifuged? a. Serum b. Whole blood c. Plasma d. Clotted blood - ANSWER-Whole blood Which of the following figures represents -centi? a. 0.001 b. 0.01 c. 0.000001 d. 0.1 - ANSWER-0.01 Which of the following insurance sources was established by Title 18 of the Social Security Act and is available to individuals 65 and older and the disabled? a. Medicare b. Medicaid c. Tricare d. Worker's Compensation - ANSWER-Medicare Which of the following is a reason the physician would perform electrosurgery? a. Dilate openings in the body b. Freeze tissue c. Destroy and coagulate tissue d. Retract tissue - ANSWER-Destroy and coagulate tissue Which of the following is an accurate statement about plasma? a. Plasma is clear and colorless cells that contain a nucleus to protect the body from infections b. Plasma is small clear cells that help with clotting c. Plasma is cells that transport oxygen from the lungs to the body tissues d. Plasma is a straw-colored liquid that makes up 55 percent of the total blood volume - ANSWER-Plasma is a straw-colored liquid that makes up 55 percent of the total blood volume Which of the following is an accurate statement concerning palliative medications? a. They are used to diagnose a health problem b. They are used to treat and cure c. They provide prevention of illness or disease d. They provide relief from symptoms - ANSWER-They provide relief from symptoms Which of the following is an appropriate measure in the collection of a 24 hour urine specimen? a. Keep this container to room temperature at all times for accurate results b. Keep this specimen in the freezer for accurate results c. Keep this specimen refrigerated for accurate results d. Keep this specimen in warm water in the sink for accurate results - ANSWER-Keep this specimen refrigerated for accurate results Which of the following is NOT a common strategy for preventing exposure to bloodborne pathogens? a. Engineering controls b. Integrated software c. Work practice controls d. Personal protective equipment - ANSWER-Integrated software Which of the following is the body system through which a microorganism enters if it enters the blood supply? a. Respiratory b. Gastrointestinal c. Integumentary d. Vascular - ANSWER-Vascular Which of the following is the modifier for discontinued procedures? a. 32 b. 50 c. 53 d. 23 - ANSWER-53 Which of the following is the purpose for laboratory testing? a. To overcome lack of confidence b. To increase revenue for the laboratory c. To practice the skills learned in school d. To assist in the diagnosis of patient's conditions - ANSWER-To assist in the diagnosis of patient's conditions Which of the following shows an incorrect singular form and plural form? a. Thorax (thoraxes) b. Carcinoma (carcinomata) c. Pelvis (pelvi) d. Amoeba (amoebas) - ANSWER-Pelvis (pelvi) Which of the following would be used to abbreviate milliequivalent? a. mg b. ml c. mEq d. m/min - ANSWER-mEq Which of these helps reduce anxiety? a. Anticonvulsant b. Sedative c. Tranquilizer d. Antipyretic - ANSWER-Tranquilizer Which type of specimen MOST likely needs to be stored in an anaerobic environment? a. Indwelling catheter b. First void c. Clean catch d. Suprapubic aspiration - ANSWER-Suprapubic aspiration