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A Q&A series on anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology, covering topics like kidneys, eyes, membranes, blood cells, gastric issues, nosebleeds, larynx, dentition, liver location, scar formation, skin, nerve impulses, vision, allergic reactions, muscles, pharynx, ears, small intestine, bones, fractures, insulin, lungs, glands, vitamins, lymphatic system, digestion, stomach, prescriptions, specialists, arterial walls, prefixes, meals, burning, lesions, blood pressure, liver, pancreas, vitamins, incisions, abbreviations, toothaches, brain, indigestion, small intestine, salivary glands, suffixes, food masses, tissues, rectum, peritoneal cavity, tonsils, muscles, requests, negligence, controlled drugs, medical practice, patient information, consent, and ethical principles. It tests and reinforces understanding of medical concepts and legal aspects, useful for medical students and professionals.
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is the:: Conjunctiva
the stomach it is called:: Peritonitis
is:: Keratin
ynx
fracture
mation of the tonsils?: Tonsillitis
documents to a court that is usually issued to the person considered the custodian of the records?: Subpoena duces tecum
records for a trial?: Subpoena duces tecum
evidence showing that negligence by the accused person may be reasonably inferred from the nature of the injury occurring to the plaintiff?: Res ipsa loquitur
controlled drugs. The law is administered by the Drug Enforcement Admin- istration. All of the following are responsibilities of medical assistants in the medical setting when dealing with controlled substances, except:: Prescrib- ing controlled drugs
practice of medicine
Jane Doe, a 16-year-old minor, suffering from cancer, be allowed to refuse continued chemotherapy treatments?: Being an emancipated minor
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
blood. This type of consent is called:: Implied
establishes the requirements for licensure, and establishes the grounds for suspension or revocation of a license is called the:: Medical Practice Act
appropriate authorities?: Suspected child abuse
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?: Informed
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 appendectomy. The practice of substituting another surgeon without the patient's consent is the unethical situation known as:: Ghost surgery
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?: Veracity
the unethical practice in which physicians are paid for referring patients.
staff free of charge (or at a reduced fee) is called:: Professional courtesy
referral of a patient, both are guilty of: Fee splitting
directly across the meatus, back-to-front, using another antiseptic wipe
for the prevention of deep vein thrombosis?: Avoid compression stockings
tion includes all of the following except:: Feeling of lightness or feeling famished in the mediastinum
body, which combination of mineral to sources is incorrect?: Iron-nuts, whole grains, vegetables, coffee, tea, cocoa, egg yolks
toward the charges for professional services rendered is the:: Copayment
paid, denied, or reduced payment. Also contains information about amounts applied to the deductible, the patient's co-insurance, and the allowed amounts: Explanation of benefits (EOB)
ate insurance claims from the medical facilities, home health agencies, or providers of medical services or supplies: Fiscal intermediary
compensated: 80% of approved amount
is called the:: Itemized statement
condition presented by the patient?: ICD code
according to what fee schedule?: Capitated
"rule out" diagnosis
the physician's office should:: Refer all inquiries to the collection agency
at the end of the year?: W-2 form
charge
when an overpayment or duplicate payment has been made.: Credit balance
purpose of transferring title to another person is the:: Endorser
the:: Payee
as:: Fee profile
balances owed to the practice?: Accounts receivable
strictive
no forwarding address", the account may be termed: A skip
ing?: FUTA
ployees' 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: W-
tive
ly: a percentage of each amount collected
ical 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
the following names in alphabetical order to prepare them for filling. Select the sequence of the number correctly that alphabetizes the names: 1. Smith, James, 2. Smithson , Jane, 3. Smithy, J, 4. Smithe, John: 1,4,2,
the reception area?: Physician's professional journals
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
electronic medical record)?: The physician or medical facility which initiated and developed the record
patient in the reception area?: Invite the patient into a room out of the reception area
heading of a business letter?: July 27, 2011
man populations (as in date of birth, address, telephone number, occupation, place of employment) used especially to identify markets?: Demographic
Arrange the following medical record numbers in terminal digit order from the lowest to the highest. Select the correct terminal digit order sequence. 1. 06,14,06 2. 06,06,06 3. 06,05,06 4. 05,01,06: 4.3.2.1.
record. She understand that corrections in the medical record are made by:: Drawing a line through the text to be corrected, writing the new information above the old, dating the new entry, and signing it
not be found lying on the reception desk in view of patients signing in or ap- proaching the desk. Avoiding this situation prevents violation of regulations established by the: Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
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
equipment MUST be worn whenever there is contact with: blood
bleach solution. In order for the process to be effective she must: prepare the solution according to recommended dilution, store the solution in a closed container to avoid evaporation, change after the recommended period of expiration
and equipment?: Autoclave
tissue?: Cutting and dissecting instruments
and stethoscope
be: at the level of the heart
the other end used to test hearing is a: turning fork
: Ophthalmoscope