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An example of a "ball and socket" joint is the? - ANS Hip The kidneys are located behind is the? - ANS Peritoneum During swallowing, the larynx is covered by the? - ANS Epiglottis The protein in epidermal cells that makes the skin relatively waterproof is? - ANS Keratin Where do you find the pulse from the patient's dorsalis pedis artery? - ANS Top of foot The gray matter on the surface of the cerebral hemispheres is called the? - ANS cerebral cortex Where is the stomach located? - ANS Under the diaphragm The site of fertilization is usually the? - ANS Fallopian tube Egg cells are produced where? - ANS ovarian follicles The outer layer of the skin is the? - ANS Epidermis the largest glandular organ in the body is the? - ANS liver The mucous membrane that lines the inner surface of the eyelid is called? - ANS Conjunctiva

What is the medical term for "baby" teeth? - ANS Deciduous Where is chyme produced? - ANS stomach When a muscle contracts, it becomes? - ANS shorter and thicker Where do peristaltic waves occur? - ANS Esophagus The most important digestive enzyme in the gastric juice is? - ANS Pepsin The axial skeleton consists of ____ bones? - ANS 80 Approximately 60% of the plasma proteins are formed by? - ANS Albumins Urine is formed in the? - ANS Nephron The outer ear includes the? - ANS Ear canal The lining of the uterus is called the? - ANS Endometrium The major function of the circulatory system is? - ANS Transportation The right lung is divided into how many sections? - ANS 3

The cavity within the kidney that collects urine is the? - ANS Renal pelvis The hormone responsible for ovulation is? - ANS LH The internal folds of the stomach are known as? - ANS Rugae The left ventricle of the heart sends blood out through which artery? - ANS Aorta Sperm & Egg cell maturity begin at? - ANS Puberty The body part that matches with the popliteal artery is the? - ANS Leg The combining form "hist/o" means? - ANS Tissue Which of the following is the most common eye condition associated with aging? - ANS Presbyopia The medical term for inflammation of the liver is? - ANS Hepatitis Encephalopathy is defined as? - ANS Any dysfunction of the brain The medical term for a toothache is? - ANS Dentalagia The suffix meaning "inflammation" is? - ANS Itis "Abnormal widening of the arterial wall that is weak and bulges", defines the term? - ANS Aneurysm

In a patient's progress note you see that the physician has used the term "necrosis" regarding a lesion. The physician is referring to? - ANS Dead tissue A hernia of part of the rectum into the vagina is called? - ANS Rectocele A small mass of masticated food ready to be swallowed is? - ANS Bolus Which of the following me ANS pertaining to after meals? - ANS Postprandial An accumulation of serous fluid in the peritoneal cavity is? - ANS Ascites Choose the abbreviation that me ANS four times a day. - ANS QID What term is best associated with cancer that has spread to other org ANS of the body? - ANS Metastasis Which one of the following is a physician having a practice limited to the aging population? - ANS Gerontologist "Ostomy" is a? - ANS Suffix The term "myotomy" me ANS incision into? - ANS A muscle Inflammation of the salivary gland is known as? - ANS Sialadenitis The medical term for indigestion is? - ANS Dyspepsia

Which term is best described as "destruction by burning"? - ANS Electro cauterization The combining form that me ANS "red" is? - ANS Erythro The abbreviation "QID" means? - ANS four times per day Low blood pressure is? - ANS Hypotension The prefix "ad" menas - ANS to add to Which of the following me ANS a physician who specializes in the study of the anus and the rectum? - ANS Proctologist The abbreviation for "prescription" is? - ANS Rx The law requires that which one of the following be reported to the appropriate authorities? - ANS Suspected child abuse The purpose of the Good Samaritan Act is to protect healthcare providers rendering First Aid from? - ANS Civil and criminal liability Which of the following terms indicates consent in which there is an understanding of the treatment that will be performed, why it should be performed, any alternative methods of treatment, and the risks and benefits of the treatments discussed? - ANS Informed 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 - ANS Prescribing controlled drugs A patient's implied consent usually covers which one of the following procedures? - ANS Blood test Which of the following is an appropriate responsibility for the medical assistant when assisting the physician with a surgical procedure? - ANS Ensuring that there is a signed patient consent form on file 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? - ANS Res ipsa loquitur 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? - ANS Subpoena duces tecum HIPAA requires covered entities to submit medicare clams - ANS through electronic data exchange 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? - ANS Informed consent 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? - ANS Being an emancipated minor Which of the following cases would best exemplify the concept of res ipsa loquitur? - ANS A surgeon leaves a sponge in a patient's abdominal cavity after abdominal surgery

The criteria of "duty owed, dereliction of duty, direct cause, and damages" are used in reference to which of the following situations? - ANS Assessing the possibility of negligence The purpose of HIPAA security standards is to set national standards for safeguarding the confidentiality of - ANS electronic exchange of patient information. Which of the following is a court order requiring a witness to produce records for a trial? - ANS Subpeona duces tecum 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 - ANS Ghost surgery 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 - ANS Invasion of privacy Which statement best describes the practice known as "fee splitting"? - ANS It is the unethical practice in which physici ANS are paid for referring patients. Dr. Martin agrees to perform an appendectomy on Mrs. O'Hara. Mrs. O'Hara has received anesthesia and is prepped for surgery. Dr. Martin is double-booked so he allows the Chief Resident, Dr. Thompson, to perform Mrs. O'Hara's appendectomy. The practice of substituting another surgeon without the patient's consent is the unethical situation known as - ANS Ghost surgery If a physician accepts payment from another physician solely for the referral of a patient, both are guilty of? - ANS 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? - ANS Physiological needs, Safety and Security, Love and belonging, Esteem and recognition, Self-actualization 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? - ANS Denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance The technique used to let a patient know how you interpreted the message he or she is communicating is called - ANS Restating 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 me ANS of repeating words and phrases or giving approving or disapproving nods. - ANS Active listening Diabetic patient education must be acknowledged and followed by the patient. Which of the following is not recommended for the diabetic patient? - ANS Maintain plasma glucose level between 120 and 200 mg/dL When educating your patient, which of the following is not recommended for the prevention of deep vein thrombosis? - ANS avoid compression stockings Patient education for preventing Lyme disease includes all of the following except - ANS Remove a tick by squeezing or crushing the tick with tweezers When explaining drug use terminology to the patient, prophylactic is best explained as - ANS 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? - ANS On the second motion, cleanse directly across the meatus, back-to-front, using another antiseptic wipe

With respect to educating patients on the functions of minerals in the body, which combination of mineral to sources is incorrect? - ANS Iron- nuts, whole grains, vegetables, coffee, tea, cocoa, egg yolks A "non-duplication of benefits" is also called - ANS coordination of benefits. The policy describing a period of non-coverage for conditions diagnosed prior to the issuance of an insurance benefit plan is called - ANS a pre-existing conditions waiver. Medicare Part B covers - ANS Prescription medical equipment Accepting assignment on a Medicare claim me ANS that the physician is compensated - ANS 80% of approved amount 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 - ANS Liability insurance The notice sent to the patient showing the amount owed to the physician is called the - ANS Itemized statement Workers' Compensation insurance provides benefits for - ANS Occupational injuries 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 - ANS Medicare Part D Claims for Medicaid patients enrolled in a managed care plan are paid according to what fee schedule? - ANS Capitated

Traditional health insurance pl ANS that pay for all or a share of the cost of covered services, regardless of which physician, hospital, or other licensed healthcare provider is used. Policyholders and their dependents choose when and where to get healthcare services. - ANS Indemnity Plan A range of usual fees in the same community is the? - ANS Prevailing fee Claims with a signed assignment of benefits are paid to the - ANS Physician 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. - ANS Fiscal intermediary Types of health insurance and plan benefits: This type of benefit covers catastrophic or prolonged illness or injury. This insurance takes over when basic medical, hospitalization, and surgical benefits end. - ANS Major medical Where are the diagnosis codes found that are descriptive of the disease or condition presented by the patient? - ANS ICD code 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. - ANS Capitaiton A person who holds a health benefit plan is a? - ANS Subscriber A specific amount specified by an insurance plan that the patient must pay toward the charge for professional services rendered is the? - ANS Copayment

Once a delinquent account has been turned over to a collection agency, the physician's office should - ANS Refer all inquires to the collection agency The petty cash fund may be used? - ANS For small incidental items Which of the following entries are recorded in the adjustment column? - ANS Insurance write-offs 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 - ANS net profit of $2, The name that follows the words "Pay to the order of" on a check is the? - ANS Payee An employer is required to make payments for which one of the following? - ANS FUTA Regulation Z of the Truth in Lending Act is enforced by the Federal Trade Commission and is a part of the Consumer Credit Protection Act. When a physician agrees and accepts payment in installments, the physician must provide a disclosure statement about finance charges even if no finance charges are involved. What is the minimum number of installments in this Regulation? - ANS More than four installments 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? - ANS W- Which statement below is true with respect to an emancipated minor? - ANS An emancipated minor is responsible for his or her own medical bill This bookkeeping entry occurs when a patient has paid in advance or when an overpayment or duplicate payment has been made. - ANS Credit balance

When a bankruptcy notice is received in the office it is beneficial to? - ANS Submit a form to the court trustee Things that are owed or debt are called? - ANS Liabilities When reconciling a bank account the "outstanding checks" are those? - ANS That have not cleared the bank The words "for deposit only" specify what type of endorsement? - ANS Restricitve Summaries identifying which patient accounts are 30, 60, 90, and 120 days overdue include? - ANS Age Analysis 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? - ANS Susan Martin, MD 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? - ANS Empathy To prevent backpain or a workplace injury when working with an object, ergonomically, which of the following ergonomic stance is not recommended? - ANS Keep feet together 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? - ANS Demographic

Which of the following dates is written correctly for inclusion in the heading of a business letter? - ANS July 27, 2011 A method of prioritizing patients so that the most urgent receive care first is called - ANS Triage Which of the following is the best method of interacting with an angry patient in the reception area? - ANS Invite the patient into a room out of the reception area When a patient cancels his or her appointment or merely does not show up, the correct course of action is to? - ANS 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 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? - ANS 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? - ANS Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act The method used to accommodate appointments for minor emergencies in the physician's office is to? - ANS Leave unassigned slots in the appointment schedule It is recommneded 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? - ANS pull the pin, aim the hose, squeeze the handle, sweep the nozzle.

Medical records in this medical office are filed via terminal digit order. Arrange the follwoing 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 - ANS (4), (3), (2), (1) A medical assistant, made an incorrect entry into her patient's medical record. She understands that corrections in the medical record are made by? - ANS drawing a line through the text to be corrected, writing the new information above the old, dating the new entry, and signing it. 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 - ANS (1), (4), (2), (3)

Who is the legal owner of the medical record (original hardcopy or electronic medical record)? - ANS The physician or medical facility which initiated and developed the record When a patient fails to keep an appointment the medical assistant should? - ANS Document the failed appointment in the patient's chart 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? - ANS Authentication The cleansing process used to remove debris such as blood, tissue, and other body fluids from medical instruments or equipment is called? - ANS Sanitation 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? - ANS The presence of spores in the auto clave Sterile field rules include all of the following EXCEPT? - ANS sterile team members do not need to face each other. Microorganisms may be transmitted by each of the following EXCEPT? - ANS Asepsis When performing medical aseptic handwashing, the hands should be positioned? - ANS Below the elbows The destruction of all microorganisms is essential for surgical asepsis. The method often used in the medical office that completely destroys microorganisms is? - ANS Sterilization Which one of the following processes is required for surgical instruments and equipment that will come into contact with internal body tissues or cavities that are considered sterile? - ANS Sterilization

The autoclave chamber door is slightly opened at the end of the autoclave cycle to? - ANS Allow the items to dry The most effective method of sterilization is? - ANS Autoclaving Which of the following are applied to the outside of the material used to wrap instruments or supplies for the autoclave that lets you know when an item or items have been sterilized? - ANS Sterilization indicators Which of the following is a surgical instrument with slender jaws used for grasping blood vessels and establishing homeostasis? - ANS Hemostat clamp The tympanic thermometer is inserted into the - ANS Ear What instrument holds open layers of tissue, exposing the areas beneath? - ANS Retractors What instrument is used to examine the interior structures of the eye? - ANS Ophthalmoscope What instruments have sharp edges and are used to incise skin and tissue? - ANS Cutting and dissecting instruments The instrument used to view the urinary bladder is? - ANS A cystscope When obtaining a patient's blood pressure, the patient's arm should be? - ANS At the level of the heart The instrument pictured below is?? - ANS A sphygomomanometer

Instruments used to take blood pressure are the? - ANS Sphygmomanometer and stethoscope The most common arterial site for obtaining an adult pulse is? - ANS Radial To obtain the most accurate rate, respirations should be counted for? - ANS 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? - ANS E. coili Which of the following is not associated with Insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus? - ANS Type II A sudden attack, such as that observed in epilepsy is known as? - ANS A seizure The average pulse for an adult at rest is in the range of? - ANS 60-80 beats per minute The signs and symptoms of IDDM (insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus) do not include? - ANS Weight gain A marked drop in blood pressure is found with? - ANS Shock The knee-chest position is used for examination of the? - ANS Rectum 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? - ANS Trendelenburg Cheyne Strokes describes a - ANS Type of respiration

The correct site for an adult IM injection is the? - ANS Gluteus medius Which statement is considered to be closed-ended? - ANS Do you have a headache? Cardinal signs are also known as? - ANS Blood pressure, temperature, pulse respirations The method used to perform a breast examination is? - ANS Palpation The angle for a subcutaneous injection is? - ANS 45 degrees Dr. Thompson has ordered penicillin for her patient. Sarah has prepared the injection and is instructing the patient to remain in the medical office for 30 minutes post injection so that she can monitor the patient. Sarah warns the patient that the most common adverse reaction to penicillin is? - ANS An allergic reaction Which of the following administration routes will result in the most rapid action of a drug? - ANS Intavenous Sarah knows that legally, all vaccine providers must give patients, their parents, or their legal representatives, the appropriate Vaccine Information Statement (VIS) whenever a vaccination is administered. The required information that must be recorded on the patient's medical record includes the? - ANS edition date of the VIS, the date the VIS is provided (i.e., the date of the visit when the vaccine is administered). 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? - ANS Radial and ulnar nerves

While administering an intramuscular injection, the medical assistant inadvertently aspirates blood into the syringe. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step? - ANS Withdraw the needle completely and start the procedure over 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? - ANS Anterior forearm and the upper back The physician orders 1 Gram of a medication for injection. On hand is 0.5 Grams per mL. How many mL will be administered? - ANS 2.0 mL For a medication to be maintained at the proper blood level, it must be given? - ANS At the right time Most instruments are classified according to their function, which instrument is classified as a dilating/probing instrument? - ANS Specula Which of the following sutures does not require removal from the body? - ANS Catgut Electrosurgery is used for? - ANS Removal of benign skin lesions Which of the following is a surgery that is used to treat an abscess? - ANS Incision and drainage Instruments required by the physician for a basic suture set-up include? - ANS Needle holder and scissors Which of these statements is true regarding angioplasty? - ANS Angioplasty is used to restore blood flow to ischemic myocardial tissue Which one of the following is NOT a physical therapy modality? - ANS Immobilization

When preparing a pamphlet for the gastroenterologist's office regarding IBS you would want to include information regarding the treatment of? - ANS Chronic constipation and diarrhea The major components of a routine urinalysis are? - ANS Physical, chemical and microscopic When performing a sedimentation rate, the Wintrobe or Westergren tube is filled to the level marked? - ANS 0mm Palpating the venipuncture site? - ANS contributes to the assessment of the size and the depth of the vein The normal specific gravity of urine, which measures the ability of kidneys to concentrate urine, ranges from? - ANS 1.010 to 1. Which one of the following tests identifies the organism associated with a urinary tract infection? - ANS Culture ad sensitivity Staphylococci are the primary causative pathogen for which one of the following diseases? - ANS Acne/boils Which type of bleeding is easiest to control? - ANS Capillary Which one of the following is a highly specific host defense mechanism? - ANS Immune response What should be done if a patient reports intense pain after a needle is inserted into the patient's arm? - ANS Remove the needle the immediately and treat the patient appropriately

Excessive squeezing around a capillary puncture site will cause? - ANS Dilution of the sample with tissue fluid When preparing a patient for an EKG, leads should be placed? - ANS On the intercostal spaces In electrocardiography, the electrode used as a ground is? - ANS RL What typically does not cause an artifact in the tracing of an electrocardiogram? - ANS Relaxed patient The basic EKG has how many leads? - ANS 12 Fire extinguishers must be inspected and recharged, if necessary? - ANS Once a year When using a fire extinguisher, what does the acronym PASS mean? - ANS Pull, aim, squeeze, and sweep If it is necessary to move an unresponsive, adult victim quickly away from a scene unassisted, you should? - ANS Drag the patient by the heels to safety What should be done if a person exhibits changing levels of consciousness? - ANS Have the patient lie down The appropriate first response to a syncope episode is to? - ANS Place the patient supine with legs elevated A second degree burn would appear as? - ANS Red, edematous , wet, shiny or blistered

What is the first thing you should do if you walk into a room and find a patient collapsed on the floor? - ANS Assess the scene before going any further The first step in controlling bleeding is? - ANS Direct pressure