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AMT REGISTERED MEDICAL ASSISTANT PRACTICE
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The vitamin produced by the normal flora of the colon in amounts sufficient to meet a person's daily need, is vitamin - ANS:->> k A nerve impulse is carried across a synapse by - ANS :->> a neurotransmitter The gray matter on the surface of the cerebral hemispheres is called the - ANS:->> cerebral cortex During swallowing the larynx is covered by the - ANS:->> Epiglottis The part of the pharynx that is a passageway for air only is the - ANS:->> nasopharynx The ventricle of the heart sends blood out through which artery? - ANS:->> aorta The outermost of the pericardial membranes is the - ANS:->> epicardium The protein in epidermal cells that makes the skin relatively waterproof is - **ANS:-
** keratin The outer layer of the skin is the - ANS:->> epidermis The receptors for hearing and equilibrium are located in the - ANS:->> inner ear
The thin membrane that lines the eyelids and covers the white of the eye is the - ANS:->> conjunctiva The abnormal lateral curvature of the spine that is often congenital in origin if - ANS:->> Scoliosis A type of bone fracture producing many bone fragments is - ANS:->> A comminuted fracture An abnormal scar formation is - ANS:->> keloid Bilirubin specimens require what special preparation? - ANS:->> protection from light A genetic disorder characterized by the inability of the blood to clot properly is - ANS:->> hemophilia Night blindness may be caused by a deficiency of - ANS :->> vitamin A A deficiency of vitamin B12 leads to which type of anemia? - ANS :->> pernicious Which of the following is the most common eye condition associated with aging? - ANS:->> presbyopia The combining form that means "red" is - ANS:->> erythro The combining form hist/o means - ANS:->> tissue The suffix meaning "inflammation" is - ANS:->> itis
If a physician accepts payment from another physician solely for the referral of a patient, both are guilty of - ANS:->> fee splitting The largest bone of the body is the - ANS:->> femur An example of a "ball and socket" joint is the - ANS:->> h ip Muscles are attached to bones by - ANS:->> tendons When a muscle contracts, it becomes - ANS:->> shorter and thicker Growth hormone is produced in the - ANS:->> pituitary The function of insulin is to - ANS:->> assist glucose into the cells. The cavity within the kidney that collects urine is - ANS:->> renal pelvis The kidneys are located behind the - ANS:->> peritoneum The site of fertilixation is usually the - ANS:->> fallopian tube Sperm and egg cell maturity begin at - ANS:->> puberty The three sections of the small intestine are - ANS:->> duodenum, jejunum, and ileum.
The internal folds of the stomach are known as - ANS:->> rugae Medical Practice acts are laws enacted to - ANS:->> Define what is included in the practice of Medicine. The technique used to let the patient know how you interpreted the message he or she is communicating is - ANS:->> restating Positioning or sitting behind a desk communicates the message of - ANS:->> Authority The term "total permanent impairment" means that the patient - ANS:->> is unable to perform previous Which one of the following is an insurance claim processing error? - ANS:->> using rule out diagnoses A "non-duplication of benefits" is also called - ANS:->> coordination of benefits. Claims for Medicaid patients enrolled in a managed care plan are paid according to what fee schedule? - ANS:->> capitated 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 patients treated by a non-participating physician - ANS:->> are responsible for a portion of the fee. Medicare Part B covers - ANS:->> prescription medical equipment
Once a delinquent account has been turned over to a collection agency, the physician's office should - ANS:->> refer all inquiries to the collection agency. The final statement for services rendered to a deceased patient should be addressed to the - ANS:->> estate of the deceased. When a patient fails to keep an appointment the medical assistant should - ANS:-
document the failed appointment in the patient's chart. The method used to accommodate appointments for minor emergencies in the physician's office is to - ANS:->> leave unassigned slots in the appointment schedule. which one of the following repeats a successful trial balance? - ANS:->> all transaction balance with the end of day Journal The petty cash fund may be used - ANS:->> for small incidental items When reconciling a bank account the outstanding checks are those - ANS:->> that have not cleared the bank. Which one of the following is an acceptable patient check? - ANS:->> certified
Which of the following entries are recorded in the adjustment column? - ANS:->> Insurance write-offs Summaries identifying which patient accounts are 30 60 90 and 120 days overdue include - ANS:->> age analysis Banking fees will appear on a monthly statement in the form of a - ANS:->>
service charge 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, To properly void a check write void across the front and - ANS:->> retain it with canceled checks in numeric order For deposit only is an example of what type of endorsement? - ANS:->> restrictive When a bankruptcy notice is received in the office it is beneficial to - ANS:->> submit a form to the court trustee The name of the name that follows the words "pay to the order of" on a check is the - ANS:->> payee What regulatory body is responsible for monitoring the observance of standard precautions guidelines? - ANS:->> OSHA When performing medical as septic hand washing the hand should be positioned - ANS:->> below the elbows Microorganisms may be transmitted by each of the following except - ANS:->> asepsis According to standard precautions guidelines personal protective equipment MUST be worn whenever there is contact with - ANS:->> blood sterilization is the - ANS:->> destruction of all microbial life
the Snellen chart is used to test - ANS:->> sight the instrument pictured below is - ANS:->> a sphygmomanometer the position pictured below the is the - ANS:->> knee chest the angle of a subcutaneous injection is - ANS:->> 45 degrees the correct site for an adult intramuscular injection is the - ANS:->> gluteus medius The physician orders one gram of medication for injection. On hand is 0.5 grams per ml how many ml will be administered - ANS:->> 0.5 ml a drug used to relieve pain is in - ANS:->> analgesic instruments required by The Physician for a basic suture setup include - ANS:-
needle holder and scissors for minor surgical procedures acceptable skin cleansing agents include all of the following except - ANS:->> acetone which one of the following is not a physical therapy modality - ANS:->> immobilization which one of the following test identifies the organism associated with a urinary tract infection - ANS:->> culture and sensitivity Staphylococci are the primary causative pathogens for which one of the following diseases - ANS:->> acne boils
A urine pregnancy test checks for the presence of - ANS:->> HCG The universal donor has blood type - ANS:->> O negative Which one of the following is a highly specific host defense mechanism? - ANS:-
immune response A urine specimen collected over a specific period of time for a quantitative analysis is - ANS:->> Timed 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 Excessive squeezing around a capillary puncture site will cause - ANS:->> Dilution of the sample with tissue fluid Of the following what is the most appropriate patient position for a venipuncture? - ANS:->> Sitting in a chair In electrocardiography, the electrode used as a ground is - ANS:->> Right leg (RL) Fire extinguishers must be inspected and recharged, if necessary - ANS:->> Once a year A marked drop in blood pressure is found with - ANS:->> Shock
touch someone without their permission the branch of ethics that deals with medical decisions regarding life is: - ANS:->> bioethics a tort is best defined as: - ANS:->> actions done by one person or group of persons that cause injury to another. which statement does not belong regarding a patient physician contract? - ANS:-
the patient's desire which element of negligence decreases liability when prevented? - ANS:->> damage statute of limitations on most medical malpractice suits is: - ANS:->> 2 years which element of communication does not apply - ANS:->> backup when ANS:->>ing the telephone it is most important to - ANS:->> obtain a phone number of the person to whom you are speaking which term is most important in healthcare - ANS:->> confidentiality which organization sets the guidelines for companies that deal with people with disabilities - ANS:->> ADA which statement about confidentiality of computers is accurate? - ANS:->> have limited access one statement below is false, which one? - ANS:->> no paper trail is needed if a
computer is used which one of the following words assures us that a message was received? - ANS:-
feedback a daily journal is used for: - ANS:->> logging daily charges and receipts the main focus behind managed care is: - ANS:->> capitation and prevention Medicare is a program of health insurance under the auspices of: - ANS:->> Social Security a HCFA 1500 form is for the purpose of: - ANS:->> billing insurance companies for services. a modifier, as it relates to Insurance / billing coding refers to: - ANS:->> an extra digit or two at the end of the diagnosis code to increase reimbursements. The diaphragm is: - ANS:->> a muscle the main purpose of the diaphragm is: - ANS:->> for breathing there are how many abdomen quadrants: - ANS:->> 4 meiosis is the division of: - ANS:->> sex cells Alzheimer's disease is associated with the: - ANS:->> brain
when centrifuging blood, how many minutes is the correct time. - ANS:->> 10 minutes Leukocytes are: - ANS:->> white blood cells the artery palpated during pulse assessment is: - ANS:->> the radial artery AAA is the medical abbreviation for a/an: - ANS:->> Aneurysm Angina is BEST described as: - ANS:->> a condition that causes chest pain on exertion Endocarditis is defined as: - ANS:->> inflammation of the inside lining of the heart. blood enters the right side of the heart via the - ANS:->> Superior / inferior vena cava An intermittent/temporary period of numberness on either your right side or left side is probably a/an: - ANS:->> Transient Ischemic Attack An embolism differs from a thrombus in that: - ANS:->> The embolism is movable clot. Leukemia is associated with: - ANS:->> The increase of white blood cells Any of the following symptoms lasting more than two minutes may signal the start of a heart attack. Which symptom DOES NOT? - ANS:->> Increase abdominal cramping causes extreme emesis.
A malignant neoplasm refers to: - ANS:->> CA Atoms, molecules, cells, , organs, systems. The correct word to complete this statement is: - ANS:->> Tissues B-cells are produced in the: - ANS:->> Bone An antigen when it enters the body causes the body to produce: - ANS:->> An antibody
It is common practice to count the pulse for: - ANS:->> 30 seconds times 2 PMI is important because: - ANS:->> It is the area of the heart for best auscultation. Normal respiratiins in adult are: - ANS:->> 12 - 20 OD is the abbreviation for: - ANS:->> Right eye Which term Does not appy? - ANS:->> Vein An otoscope is used to examine which body part? - ANS:->> Ear A percussion hammer is used to test: - ANS:->> reflexes When irrigating an infants or child's ear it is most appropriate to: - ANS:->> pull the auricle dow. and back. when instilling eye drops (gtts) it is proper technique to instill the medication into the: - ANS:->> conjunctiva You arr asked to place a patient in high fowler's position. What angpe woulf this be? - ANS:->> 90 The physician instructs you to place a patient in the left lateral sims position. How will the patient be placed on the table? - ANS:->> left lateral; knees slightly flexed and bent. A knee-chest position would be good for what procedure? - ANS:->> rectal
examination A patient tells you that he/she is feelinh dizzy and might faint. You would place the patient on the examination table and place in what position? - ANS:->> trendelenburg When doing a capillary stick on an infant, the appropriate place for puncture is: - ANS:->> heel the correct order of draw when doing a venipunture is: - ANS:->> Yellow, red, blue, green, lavender, gray. how many times may a needle be used before discarding it? - ANS:->> 2 The most common gauge for doing a venipunture is: - ANS:->> 23 Blood collection tubes containing an anticoagulant should be: - ANS:->> inverted gently and repeatedly after blood collection. the most common vein for doing venipuncture: - ANS:->> antecubital it is important to instruct the patient to hold pressure for how many minutes after a venipuncture? - ANS:->> 5 minutes at what angle should a vena puncture needle - ANS:->> 30 - 40 when doing a capillary stick it is most important to puncture - ANS:->> the lateral side of the tip of the finger the CBC consists of all the following except - ANS:->> Na+
