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A Fordney 10
Question | Answer |
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condyle | knuckle-like projection |
fossa | shallow cavity in bone |
tubercle | rounded process on the bone |
trochanter | large process on femur for attachment of muscles |
foramen | opening for blood vessels and nerves |
fissure | narrow deep slit-like opening |
subluxation | partial or incomplete dislocation |
arthrodesis | binding of a joint |
podagra | sharp pain of big toe associated with gouty arthritis |
pyrexia | fever |
malleolus | rounded process at the ankle joint |
lamina | part of the vertebral arch |
olecranon | elbow bone |
pubic symphysis | anterior part of the hip bone |
osteoporosis | decrease in bone density, thinning and weakening of bone |
osteogenic sarcoma | malignant tumor of bone |
calcaneus | heel bone |
acetabulum | socket for femur in hip |
acromion | projection of scapula |
fibromyalgia | pain of fibrous tissue and muscle |
leiomyosarcoma | tumor (malignant) of smooth muscle |
muscular dystrophy | poor development of muscle, degenerative muscle disease |
polymyositis | chronic inflammation of many muscles |
fasciitis | inflammation of fascia |
False | If a patient REFUSES TO DIVULGE any needed information on the patient registration form, the policy should be to bill the patient using the information that has been given. |
False | A collection rate of 80% to 85% should be a goal for the practice administrator in charge of collections in the physician's office. |
False | Under regulations, a list of the most common services the physician offers, including procedure code numbers with a description of each service and its price, MUST BE POSTED IN THE OFFICE WAITING ROOM. |
False | Standard policy should be to reduce fees of any patient who dies after receiving medical care. |
False | In trying to collect and UNPAID BALANCE, a telephone interview is preferred to a personal interview |
False | A PERSONAL CHECK is a guarantee of payment. |
False | If a patient writes "paid in full" on sa check against an account that will not be paid in full with the check, the acceptance of the check indicates an acceptance of the "paid in full" remark. |
False | Refunds may be made by check on accounts in which payment was made by credit card. |
False | The Fair Credit Reporting Act states that a patient has 60 days from the date a statement is mailed to complain about an error. |
sciatica | Pain radiating down the leg |