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1. The cavity within the kidney that collects urine is the: Renal pelvic
2. The thin membrane that lines the eyelids and covers the white of the eye
is the:: Conjunctiva
3. The thoracic cavity is lined by the: Pleural membrane
4. Which of the following constitutes 2%-4% of the WBCs?: Eosinophils
5. When gastric contents leaks into the abdominal cavity from perforation of
the stomach it is called:: Peritonitis
6. A patient diagnosed with epistaxis has:: A bloody nose
7. During swallowing, the larynx is covered by the: epiglottis
8. Permanent adult dentition consists of teeth.: 32
9. In what quadrant is the liver located?: Upper right quadrant
10. An abnormal scar formation is:: Keloid
11. The protein in epidermal cells that makes the skin relatively waterproof
is:: Keratin
12. A nerve impulse is carried across a synapse by:: Neurotransmitter
13. :A patient diagnosed with farsightedness has:: Hyperopia
14. The terms that refer to a severe allergic response:: Anaphylactic shock
15. The origin of a muscle is:: Where the muscle begins
16. Where do peristaltic waves occur?: Esophagus
17. The part of the pharynx that is a passageway for air only is the:: Nasophar-
ynx
18. The receptors for hearing and equilibrium are located in the:: Inner ear
19. The outer ear includes the:: Ear canal
20. The duodenum is part of the:: Small intestine
21. The largest bone of the body is the:: Femur
22. A type of bone fracture producing many bone fragment is:: Comminuted
fracture
23. The function of insulin is to:: Assist glucose into the cells
24. Functional units of the lungs that are air sacs are called:: Alveoli
25. The kidneys are located behind the:: Peritoneum
26. Where are the sublingual glands located?: Beneath mucous membrane
41. Which of the following is a water-soluble vitamin?: C
42. The surgical incision into the abdomen is:: Laparotomy
43. The abbreviation "QID" means:: Four times per day
44. The medical term for a toothache is:: Dentalgia
45. Encephalopathy is defined as:: Any dysfunction of the brain
46. The medical term for indigestion is:: Dyspepsia
47. What is the first portion of the small intestinal?: Duodenum
48. Inflammation of the salivary gland is known as:: Sialadenitis
49. "Ostomy" is the:: Suffix
50. A small mass of masticated food ready to be swallowed is:: Bolus
51. The combining form "hist/o" means:: Tissue
52. A hernia of part of the rectum into the vagina is called:: Rectocele
53. An accumulation of serous fluid in the peritoneal cavity is:: Ascites
54. Which of the following is the correct spelling of the term meaning inflam-
mation of the tonsils?: Tonsillitis
55. The term "myotomy" means incision into: A muscle
56. Choose the abbreviation that means four times a day: QID
57. 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?: Subpoena duces tecum
58. Which of the following is a court order requiring a witness to produce
records for a trial?: Subpoena duces tecum
59. 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?: Res ipsa loquitur
60. The Controlled Substances Act is a United States law that regulates
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
61. Medical Practice Acts are laws enacted to:: Define what is included in the
practice of medicine
Jane Doe, a 16-year-old minor, suffering from cancer, be allowed to refuse continued chemotherapy treatments?: Being an emancipated minor
67. 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
68. The patient puts out his or her arm to allow the medical assistant to draw
blood. This type of consent is called:: Implied
69. 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:: Medical Practice Act
70. The law requires that which one of the following be reported to the
appropriate authorities?: Suspected child abuse
71. 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?: Informed
72. 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 appendectomy. The practice of substituting another surgeon without the patient's consent is the unethical situation known as:: Ghost surgery
73. 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?: Veracity
74. Which statement best describes the practice known as "fee splitting": It is
the unethical practice in which physicians are paid for referring patients.
75. The provision of medical care to physician's colleagues, their families, or
staff free of charge (or at a reduced fee) is called:: Professional courtesy
76. If a physician accepts payment from another physician solely for the
referral of a patient, both are guilty of: Fee splitting
directly across the meatus, back-to-front, using another antiseptic wipe
84. When educating your patient, which of the following is not recommended
for the prevention of deep vein thrombosis?: Avoid compression stockings
85. Educating female patients on signs and symptoms of a myocardial infarc-
tion includes all of the following except:: Feeling of lightness or feeling famished in the mediastinum
86. 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
87. The specific amount specified by insurance plan that the patient must pay
toward the charges for professional services rendered is the:: Copayment
88. A letter for statement from the insurance carrier describing what was
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)
89. An organization that contracts with the government to handle and medi-
ate insurance claims from the medical facilities, home health agencies, or providers of medical services or supplies: Fiscal intermediary
90. Accepting assignment on a Medicare claim means that the physician is
compensated: 80% of approved amount
91. Claims with a signed assignment of benefits are paid to the: Physician
92. The notice sent to the patient showing the amount owed to the physician
is called the:: Itemized statement
93. A range of usual fees in the same community is the:: Prevailing fee
94. Medicare part B pays physicians on a fee scale consisting on three parts:
- Physician's work, 2. Charged-base professional liability expenses, 3. Charged-base overhead. This fee scale is known as:: Resource-based Relative Value Scale (RBRVS)
95. Where are the diagnosis codes found that are descriptive of the disease or
condition presented by the patient?: ICD code
96. Claims for Medicaid patients enrolled in a managed care plan are paid
according to what fee schedule?: Capitated
97. A written authorization by the patient giving the insurance company the
104. Which of the following is an insurance claim processing error?: Using
"rule out" diagnosis
105. Once a delinquent account has been turned over to a collection agency,
the physician's office should:: Refer all inquiries to the collection agency
106. What income tax form is mandated, by law, to be given to every employee
at the end of the year?: W-2 form
107. Banking fees will appear on a monthly statement in the form of a: service
charge
108. This bookkeeping entry occurs when a patient has paid in advance or
when an overpayment or duplicate payment has been made.: Credit balance
109. 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:: Endorser
110. The name that follows the words "Pay to the order of" on a check is
the:: Payee
111. A compilation or average of physician fees over a given period is know
as:: Fee profile
112. Which of the following represents the total of all patients outstanding
balances owed to the practice?: Accounts receivable
113. The words "for deposit only" specify what type of endorsement?: Re-
strictive
114. In a collection situation, when a statement is returned marked "Moved -
no forwarding address", the account may be termed: A skip
115. A employer is required to make payments for which one of the follow-
ing?: FUTA
116. Employers are required by law to withhold certain amounts from em-
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-
117. "For deposit only" is an example of what type of endorsement?: Restric-
tive
118. The cost to a physician for the services of a collection agency is usual-
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
127. Medical records in this medical office are filled alphabetically. Arrange
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,
128. Which of the following type of magazines or journals should not be in
the reception area?: Physician's professional journals
129. 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
130. 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
131. 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
132. Which of the following dates is written correctly for inclusion in the
heading of a business letter?: July 27, 2011
133. Which of the following represents the statistical characteristics of hu-
man populations (as in date of birth, address, telephone number, occupation, place of employment) used especially to identify markets?: Demographic
134. Medical records in this medical office are filled via terminal digit order.
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.
135. A medical assistant, made an incorrect entry into her patient's medical
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
136. 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 ap- proaching the desk. Avoiding this situation prevents violation of regulations established by the: Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
141. 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
142. According to Standard Precautions guidelines, personal protective
equipment MUST be worn whenever there is contact with: blood
143. Laura disinfects the exam tables in between each patient using a 1:
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
144. The most effective method of sterilization is:: Autoclaving
145. Which of the following is the primary method for sterilizing instruments
and equipment?: Autoclave
146. The destruction of all microorganisms is known as:: Sterilization
147. Cold sterilization is achieved through the use of: chemicals
148. The instrument pictured below is: sphygmomanometer
149. What instruments have sharp edges and are used to incise skin and
tissue?: Cutting and dissecting instruments
150. Instruments used to take blood pressure are the: sphygmomanometer
and stethoscope
151. Forceps are used to: hold tissue
152. When obtaining the patient's blood pressure, the patient's arm should
be: at the level of the heart
153. A hemostat is used to: control bleeding
154. A stainless steel instrument with a handle at one end and two prongs at
the other end used to test hearing is a: turning fork
155. What instrument is used to examine the interior structures of the eye?-
: Ophthalmoscope
156. The instrument used to view the urinary bladder is: cystscope
157. The position pictured below is the: Sim's
158. What type of pulse is obtained using a stethoscope?: Apical
159. The "Snellen Chart" is used to test: sight
160. What blood pressure would be by a hypertensive patient?: 140/
