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RMA PRACTICE EXAM 2 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
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1. The largest bone in the body is the
ANS Femur
2. An example of a "ball and socket" joint is the
ANS Hip
3. Muscles are attached to bones by
ANS Tendons
4. When a muscle contracts, it becomes
ANS Shorter and thicker
5. Growth hormone is produced in the
ANS pituitary
6. The function of insulin is to
ANS assist glucose into the cells
7. The cavity within the kidney that collects urine is the
ANS Renal pelvis
8. The kidneys are located behind the
ANS Peritoneum
9. The site of fertilization is usually the
ANS Fallopian tube
10. Sperm and egg cell maturity begin at
ANS Puberty
11. The three sections of the small intestines are
ANS Duodenum, jejunum, ileum
12. The internal folds of the stomach are known as
ANS Rugae
13. The vitamin produced by the normal flora of the colon in amounts suffi-
cient to meet a person's daily need, is vitamin ANS K
14. A nerve impulse is carried across a synapse by
ANS A neurotransmitter
15. The gray matter o the surface of the cerebral hemispheres is called
the ANS Cerebral cortex
16. During swallowing, the larynx is covered by the
ANS epiglottis
17. The part of the pharynx that is a passageway for air only is the
ANS Nasophar- ynx
18. The left ventricle of the heart sends blood out through which artery?
ANS Aor- ta
19. The outermost of the pericardial membrane is the
ANS fibrous pericardium
20. The protein in the epidermal cells that makes the skin relatively water-
proof is ANS Keratin
25. Normal oral temperature range (adults)
ANS 97.6-99.
26. Normal rectal temperature range (adults)
ANS 98.6-100.6 (0.5 to 1 degree high- er than oral temp)
27. Normal Axillary temperature (adults)
ANS 95.3- 98.4 (0.5 to 1 degree lower than oral temp)
28. Normal tympanic temperature (adults)
ANS 96.6-99.
29. A type of bone fracture producing many bone fragments
ANS A comminuted fracture
30. An abnormal scar formation is
ANS Keloid
31. Bilirubin specimens require what special preparation?
ANS Protection from light
32. A genetic disorder characterized by the inability of the blood to clot
properly is ANS Hemophilia
33. Night blindness may be caused by a deficiency of....
ANS Vitamin A
34. A deficiency of vitamin B12 leads to which type of anemia?
ANS Pernicious
35. Which of the following is the most common eye condition associated with
aging? ANS Presbyopia
36. The combining form that means "red" is
ANS Erythro
37. The combing form hist/o means
ANS Tissue
38. The suffix meaning "inflammation" is
ANS -itis
39. Encephalopathy is defined as
ANS any dysfunction of the brain
40. The medical term for inflammation of the liver is
ANS hepatitis
41. The term "myotomy" mean incision into
ANS a muscle
42. Which one of the following is a water-soluble vitamin?
ANS Vitamin C
43. The abbreviation "QID" means
ANS four times per day
44. The abbreviation for "prescription" is
ANS Rx
45. Which of the following is the correct spelling of the term meaning inflam-
mation of the tonsils? ANS Tonsillitis
48. The law required that which one of the following be reported to the
appropriate authorities? ANS suspected child abuse
49. The purpose of HIPPA security standards is to set national standards for
safeguarding the confidentiality of ANS electronic exchange of patient information
50. The purpose of the Good Samaritan Act is to protect healthcare providers
rendering First Aid from ANS civil and criminal liability
51. If a physician accepts payment from another physician solely for the
referral of a patient, both are guilty of ANS fee-splitting
52. Medical Practice Acts are laws enacted to
ANS define what is included in the practice of medicine
53. The technique used to let a patient know how you interpreted the mes-
sage he or she is communicating is ANS restating
54. Positioning or sitting behind a desk communicates the message of
ANS Au- thority
55. The term "total permanent impairment" means that the patient
ANS is unable to perform previous occupational duties
56. Which of the following is an insurance claim processing error?
ANS using "rule out" diagnosis
57. A "non-duplication of benefits" is also called
ANS coordination of benefits
58. Claims for Medicaid patients enrolled in a managed care plan are paid
according to what fee schedule? ANS Capitated
59. 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
60. Medicare patients treated by a non-participating physician
ANS Are responsi- ble for a portion of the fee
61. Medicare part B covers
ANS prescription medical equipment
62. Workers' compensation insurance provides benefits for
ANS occupational in- juries
63. Accepting assignment on a Medicare claim means that the physician is
compensated ANS 80% of the approved amount
64. An example of a Medicare HCPCS code number is
ANS J
65. A range of usual fees in the same community is the
ANS prevailing fee
ANS All transactions balance with the end of the day journal
75. The petty cash fund may be used
ANS for small incidental items
76. When reconciling a bank account the "outstanding checks" are those
ANS -
that have no cleared the bank
77. Which one of the following is an acceptable patient check?
ANS Certified
78. Which of the following entries are recorded in the adjustment column?
ANS -
Insurance write-offs
79. Summaries identifying which patient accounts are 30, 60, 90, & 120 days
overdue include ANS age analysis
80. Banking fees will appear on a monthly statement in the form of a
ANS service charge
81. 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,
82. To properly void a check write "VOID" across the front and
ANS retain it with canceled checks, in numericc order
83. "For deposit only" is an example of what type of endorsement?
ANS Restric- tive
84. When a bankruptcy notice is received in the office it is beneficial to
ANS Sub- mit a form to the court trustee
85. The name that follows the words "pay to the order of" on a check is
the ANS payee
86. What regulatory body is responsible for monitoring the observance of
Standard Precautions guidelines? ANS OSHA
87. When performing medical aseptic handwashing, the hands should be
positioned ANS below the elbows
88. Microorganisms may be transmitted by each of the following EXCEPT
ANS -
aspepsis
89. According to Standard Precautions guidelines, personal protective
equipment MUST be worn whenever there is contact with ANS blood
90. Sterilization is the
ANS destruction of all microbial life
91. The most effective method of sterilization is
ANS autoclaving
92. The autoclave chamber door is slightly opened at the end of the autoclave
ANS Sight
104. The instrument pictured below is
ANS a sphygmomanometer
105. The position pictured below is the
ANS Sim's
106. The angle for a subcutaneous injection is
ANS 45 degrees
107. The correct site for an adult IM injection is the
ANS gluteus medius
108. 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 2.0mL
109. A drug used to relieve pain is an
ANS Analgesic
110. instruments required by the physician for a basic suture set up include-
ANS needle holder and scissors
111. For minor surgical procedures, acceptable skin cleansing agents in-
clude all of the following EXCEPT ANS acetone
121. Excessive squeezing around a capillary puncture site will cause
ANS dilution of the sample with tissue fluid
122. Of the following, what is the most appropriate patient position for a
venipuncture? ANS Sitting in a chair
123. In electrocardiography, the electrode used as a ground is
ANS RL
124. Fire extingushers must be inspected and recharged, if necessary,
ANS once a year
125. A marked drop in blood pressure is found with
ANS shock
126. The first step in controlling bleeding is
ANS direct pressure
127. The appropriate first response to a syncope episode is to
ANS Place the patient supine with legs elevated
