Related Questions
Q6:
Which of the following best describes the defense mechanism used when a patient does not react by showing emotion after hearing bad news? A)Sublimation B)Displacement C)Repression D)Denial
Q7:
Which of the following best describes the major reason communication is of the utmost importance in the health care setting? A)Patients prefer a friendly office. B)Patients are more satisfied. C)Communication serves as the foundation for all patient care. D)The medical assistant obtains a better history.
Q8:
Which of the following is the type of question that is frequently asked by individuals seeking a new physician and clinic? A)Does the doctor see patients on time? B)Does the doctor give good injections? C)Will the doctor prescribe what I want? D)Will the doctor listen to what I have to say?
Q9:
Which of the following is NOT one of the Cs of communication? A)Complete B)Clear C)Current D)Concise E)Cohesive
Q10:
Which of the following is the highest level of the hierarchy of needs? A)Self-accomplishment B)Self-actualization C)Self-confidence D)Self-rewards
Q12:
Which of the following best describes how the medical assistant should be positioned when communicating with a patient? A)Stand directly over the patient so he can look up and see you clearly. B)Maintain a close, but comfortable, position to observe her verbal and nonverbal cues. C)Sit far away from the patient so you do not appear too friendly. D)Sit very close to the patient on the exam table so you can hear everything.
Q13:
Which of the following best describes what must be considered when formulating the message in the communication cycle? A)The four modes of communication must be taken into account. B)Only verbal communication should be taken into account. C)Only verbal communication and facial expression should be taken into account. D)Attentive listening is required.
Q14:
Mrs.Love has just seen the physician and, as you walk her from the examining room, she says, "Dr.Med sure was short with me today." You respond, "Did you get to spend all the time you needed? " Which of the following best describes the communication skill used in your response? A)Masking B)Congruency C)Clustering D)Feedback
Q15:
Which of the following is the founder of humanistic psychology and the creator of the hierarchy of needs? A)Abraham Martin B)Abraham Maslow C)Abraham Lincoln D)Abraham Masters
Q16:
Which of the following is NOT an example of bias or prejudice in today's society? A)Certified medical assistants are qualified to work in most ambulatory settings. B)Physicians of one gender may be better than the other. C)Hostile attitudes toward people with a different value system than one's own. D)People who cannot afford health care should receive less care than those who can pay for full services.
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An example of a "ball and socket" joint is the
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The kidneys are located behind the
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During swallowing, the larynx is covered by the
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The protein in epidermal cells that makes the skin relatively waterproof is
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Where is chyme produced?
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Digestion that breaks food into tiny pieces is
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The hormone responsible for ovulation is
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A patient diagnosed with farsightedness has
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The mucous membrane that lines the inner surface of the eyelid is called
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Which of the following constitutes 2%-4% of the WBCs?
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The thin membrane that lines the eyelids and covers the white of the eye is the
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A doughnut-shaped gland that encircles the urethra is the
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The urinary bladder is located in the
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When a muscle contracts, it becomes
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Where do you find the pulse from the patient’s dorsalis pedis artery?
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The outer layer of the skin is the
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In what quadrant is the liver located?
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What organ is located in the lymphatic system?
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A type of bone fracture producing many bone fragments is
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Egg cells are produced where?
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The major function of the circulatory system is
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The largest bone of the body is the
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Where do peristaltic waves occur?
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The cavity within the kidney that collects urine is the
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The function of insulin is to
assist glucose into the cells
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The internal folds of the stomach are known as
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The left ventricle of the heart sends blood out through which artery?
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The site of fertilization is usually the
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Muscles are attached to bones by
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The combining form "hist/o" means
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Which of the following is the most common eye condition associated with aging?
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The medical term for inflammation of the liver is
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what is the first portion of the small intestine
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Which term is best described as “destruction by burning”?
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The combining form that means "red" is
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An accumulation of serous fluid in the peritoneal cavity is
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In a patient’s progress note you see that the physician has used the term “necrosis” regarding a lesion. The physician is referring to
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The suffix meaning "inflammation" is
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The term "myotomy" means incision into
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Inflammation of the salivary gland is known as:
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Which of the following is the correct spelling of the term meaning inflammation of the tonsils?
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The surgical incision into the abdomen is
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The medical term for indigestion is
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“Abnormal widening of the arterial wall that is weak and bulges”, defines the term
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A small mass of masticated food ready to be swallowed is
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Which of the following means pertaining to after meals?
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The medical term for a toothache is
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Choose the abbreviation that means four times a day.
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The abbreviation "QID" means
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The inflammation of the pancreas is
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What term is best associated with cancer that has spread to other organs of the body?
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Which one of the following is a physician having a practice limited to the aging population?
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The law requires that which one of the following be reported to the appropriate authorities?
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The purpose of the Good Samaritan Act is to protect healthcare providers rendering First Aid from
civil and criminal liability
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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
prescribing controlled drugs
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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
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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?
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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?
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The purpose of HIPAA security standards is to set national standards for safeguarding the confidentiality of
electronic exchange of patient information
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Medical Practice Acts are laws enacted to
define what is included in the practice of medicine
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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?
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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
send a letter of formal withdrawal to the patient by certified mail, return receipt requested
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Which of the following is an appropriate responsibility for the medical assistant when assisting the physician with a surgical procedure?
Ensuring that there is a signed patient consent form on file
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Which of the following is a court order requiring a witness to produce records for a trial?
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The statute that defines what is included in the practice of medicine, establishes the requirements for licensure, and establishes the grounds for suspension or revocation of a license is called the
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An example of a medical assistant illegally practicing medicine is
giving advice on a patient condition.
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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
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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
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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?
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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
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Which statement best describes the practice known as “fee splitting”?
It is the unethical practice in which physicians are paid for referring patients.
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If a caring family member asks about a patient’s treatment, the medical assistant should
provide only information that has been authorized by the patient
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The technique used to let a patient know how you interpreted the message he or she is communicating is called
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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.
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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?
Physiological needs, Safety and Security, Love and belonging, Esteem and recognition, Self-actualization
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Positioning or sitting behind a desk communicates the message of
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When educating your patient, which of the following is not recommended for the prevention of deep vein thrombosis?
avoid compression stockings
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With respect to educating patients on the functions of minerals in the body, which combination of mineral to sources is incorrect?
Iron– nuts, whole grains, vegetables, coffee, tea, cocoa, egg yolks
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Patient education for minor burn care involves all of the following EXCEPT
Eating a low-calorie, low- protein diet to promote healing
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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?
On the second motion, cleanse directly across the meatus, back-to-front, using another antiseptic wipe
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Patient education for preventing Lyme disease includes all of the following except
Remove a tick by squeezing or crushing the tick with tweezers
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Diabetic patient education must be acknowledged and followed by the patient. Which of the following is not recommended for the diabetic patient?
Maintain plasma glucose level between 120 and 200 mg/dL
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A "non-duplication of benefits" is also called
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The policy describing a period of non-coverage for conditions diagnosed prior to the issuance of an insurance benefit plan is called
a pre-existing conditions waiver
prescription medical equipment
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Accepting assignment on a Medicare claim means that the physician is compensated
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The specific amount specified by an insurance plan that the patient must pay toward the charges for professional services rendered is the
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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
Resource-based Relative Value Scale (RBRVS
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Claims for Medicaid patients enrolled in a managed care plan are paid according to what fee schedule?
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A military medical insurance plan that is administered by the government is
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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.
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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
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A range of usual fees in the same community is the
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A written authorization by the patient giving the insurance company the right to pay the physician directly for billed services is known as the
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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
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The routine waiving of co-payments
is against federal guidelines
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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.
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Which one of the following is an insurance claim processing error?
Using "rule out" diagnosis
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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.
. Explanation of benefits (EOB)
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A person who holds a health benefit plan is a
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Once a delinquent account has been turned over to a collection agency, the physician's office should
refer all inquiries to the collection agency
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The petty cash fund may be used
for small incidental items
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Which of the following entries are recorded in the adjustment column?
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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
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The name that follows the words "Pay to the order of" on a check is the
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For deposit only" is an example of what type of endorsement?
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Which one of the following represents the total of all patient outstanding balances owed to the practice?
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A compilation or average of physician fees over a given period is know as
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The process of proving that a bank statement and checkbook balance and are in agreement is known as
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The words “for deposit only” specify what type of endorsement?
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The cost to a physician for the services of a collection agency is usually
a percentage of each amount collected
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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?
More than four installments
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Expenses that will most likely be included in the capital budget for a medical facility are
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The person who signs his or her name on the back of a check for the purpose of transferring title to another person is the
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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
. power of attorney for healthcare
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The method used to accommodate appointments for minor emergencies in the physician's office is to
leave unassigned slots in the appointment schedule.
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When an order arrives from a supplier, the box should be inventoried. The list of the items included in a shipment is called the
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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
pull the pin, aim the hose, squeeze the handle, sweep the nozzle
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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?
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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
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A method of prioritizing patients so that the most urgent receive care first is called
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What information would you need in order to properly matrix the appointment book or electronic medical record?
Days and hours the physician performs hospital rounds
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Which of the following is the best method of interacting with an angry patient in the reception area?
Invite the patient into a room out of the reception area
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When a patient cancels his or her appointment or merely does not show up, the correct course of action is to
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
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Which of the following dates is written correctly for inclusion in the heading of a business letter?
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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
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The medical assistant develops a matrix or a template prior to creating the physician’s schedule in order to
. block out time slots when the physician is not available to see patients
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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
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When a patient fails to keep an appointment the medical assistant should
document the failed appointment in the patient's chart
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Which of the following type of magazines or journals should not be in the reception area
Physician's professional journals
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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
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Who is the legal owner of the medical record (original hardcopy or electronic medical record)?
The physician or medical facility which initiated and developed the record
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To prevent back pain or a workplace injury when working with an object, ergonomically, which of the following ergonomic stance is not recommended?
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What are the two most important factors in performing an effective hand wash?
Friction and running warm water
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What regulatory body is responsible for monitoring the observance of Standard Precautions guidelines
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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?
Don personal protective equipment such as gloves, use a cleanup kit, sprinkle congealing powder over the spill, scoop up the spill, place contents in bag, wipe area with germicide, place all contaminated materials in biohazard container.
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Microorganisms may be transmitted by each of the following EXCEPT
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According to Standard Precautions guidelines, personal protective equipment MUST be worn whenever there is contact with
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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
circular starting from the incision area to the outside edges of the area.
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Cold sterilization is achieved through the use of
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The autoclave chamber door is slightly opened at the end of the autoclave cycle to
destruction of all microbial life
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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?
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The instrument used to view the urinary bladder is
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A stainless steel instrument with a handle at one end and two prongs at the other end used to test hearing is a
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What instruments have sharp edges and are used to incise skin and tissue?
Cutting and dissecting instruments
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What instrument holds open layers of tissue, exposing the areas beneath?
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The tympanic thermometer is inserted into the
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Instruments used to take blood pressure are the
sphygmomanometer and stethoscope.
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What kind of machines do electrocardiograph technicians operate?
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Which of the following is a surgical instrument with slender jaws used for grasping blood vessels and establishing homeostasis
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To obtain the most accurate rate, respirations should be counted for
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A marked drop in blood pressure is found with
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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
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The most common arterial site for obtaining an adult pulse is
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Which of the following is not associated with Insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus?
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The signs and symptoms of IDDM (insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus) do not include
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The average pulse for an adult at rest is in the range of
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A sudden attack, such as that observed in epilepsy is known as
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The knee-chest position is used for examination of the
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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?
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A patient short of breath should be put into what position on the examination table?
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Cheyne Stokes describes a
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What type of pulse is obtained using a stethoscope?
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What blood pressure would be by a hypertensive patient?
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Cardinal signs are also known as
blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respirations
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The "Snellen Chart" is used to test
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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
. anterior forearm and the upper back.
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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
edition date of the VIS, the date the VIS is provided (i.e., the date of the visit when the vaccine is administered).
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While administering an intramuscular injection, the medical assistant inadvertently aspirates blood into the syringe. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step?
. Withdraw the needle completely and start the procedure over
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A drug used to relieve pain is an
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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
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For a medication to be maintained at the proper blood level, it must be given
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The physician orders 1 Gram of a medication for injection. On hand is 0.5 Grams per mL. How many mL will be administered?
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Which of the following administration routes will result in the most rapid action of a drug?
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Electrosurgery is used for
. aspirating tissues or cells
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What is a fenestrated sterile drape?
A drape that is placed over the patient, with the opening over the area where the surgical procedure will be performed.
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For minor surgical procedures, acceptable skin cleansing agents include all of the following EXCEPT
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Which of the following is a surgery that is used to treat an abscess?
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Instruments required by the physician for a basic suture set-up include
needle holder and scissors
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Which one of the following is NOT a physical therapy modality
187
Sensitivity testing in Microbiology is performed to
check for antibiotic sensitivity to the bacteria found in the specimen
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Which of these statements is true regarding angioplasty
. Angioplasty is used to restore blood flow to ischemic myocardial tissue
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Excessive squeezing around a capillary puncture site will cause
dilution of the sample with tissue fluid
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Which type of bleeding is easiest to control?
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Which one of the following tests identifies the organism associated with a urinary tract infection?
192
The preanalytical phase of laboratory procedures refers to
the laboratory testing phase in which tests are ordered and specimens are collected and prepared for testing.
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Staphylococci are the primary causative pathogen for which one of the following diseases?
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A urine pregnancy test checks for the presence of
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A normal color of urine is
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The "universal donor" has blood type
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Which one of the following is a highly specific host defense mechanism?
198
Which of the following best represent the major areas of urinalysis?
. physical, chemical, microscopic
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In electrocardiography, the electrode used as a ground is
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The basic EKG has how many leads?
201
When preparing a patient for an EKG, leads should be placed
on the intercostal spaces
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What typically does not cause an artifact in the tracing of an electrocardiogram?
203
What should be done if a person exhibits changing levels of consciousness?
Have the patient lie down
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What is the first thing you should do if you walk into a room and find a patient collapsed on the floor
Assess the scene before going any further
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After putting gloves on, what should be done to assist a bleeding victim?
Apply direct pressure to the site
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When using a fire extinguisher, what does the acronym PASS mean?
Pull, aim, squeeze, and sweep
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What is the proper treatment for syncope?
. Place the patient in a supine position with the legs elevated
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A second degree burn would appear as
red, edematous, wet, shiny or blistered.
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Fire extinguishers must be inspected and recharged, if necessary,
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The first step in controlling bleeding is