Which of the following best defines communication?

Process of sharing meaning and understanding

What information must drug inventory records include?

DEA registration number of the provider.

Which blood test measures the rate at which anticoagulated RBCs will fall when allowed to settle in a thin columnar tube?

ESR-(erythrocyte sedimentation rate)

What instruments are used in a routine physical exam?

Stethoscope,Ophthalmoscope, Otoscope

When completing the check register, which of the following information does not get recorded?

The date the check is expected to clear

Which of the following is an E&M code descriptor?

Comprehensive physical examination

OPIM is the abbreviation for which of the following?

Other potentially infectious material

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Question	Answer
Which of the following is a mineral?	Sodium
Existing CPT codes are represented by what level of HCPCS?	Level I
The medical abbreviation meaning "as desired" is which of the following?	Ab lib
What is a decrease in size of an organ or tissue known as?	Dystrophy
Which of the following best defines communication?	Process of sharing meaning and understanding
What is word means joint disease?	Arthropathy
What is an inflammation of the mininges?	Meningitis
Which risk management step is concerned with the severity of a loss?	Risk assessment
The meeting chairperson is responsible for which of the following?	Developing the meeting agenda
Which of the following is an instrument used to test hearing?	Tuning fork
Which of the following drugs should be included in a crash cart?	Aspirin
Funds legally removed from a practice for personal use are often classified as which of the following?	Drawing
What information must drug inventory records include?	DEA registration number of the provider.
When credit is denied, how many days does a patient have to request, in writing, the reason for denial?	60 days, in writing
Which of the following would be needed for a laceration repair?	Tissue forceps
Which is a common tool in the medical office or clinic that assists the physician in the evaluation of signs and symptoms of pulmonary disease by measuring the air capacity of the lungs?	Spirometry
How should the lenses of a compound microscope be cleaned?	With lens paper
Which blood test measures the rate at which anticoagulated RBCs will fall when allowed to settle in a thin columnar tube?	ESR-(erythrocyte sedimentation rate)
Which of the following is a document serving to appoint an individual, chosen by the patient, to represent the patient’s interests?	Advance directive
Which blood test measures the amount of red blood cells in the blood	Hct
Which blood test measures the amount of hemoglobin in the blood which is essential for carrying oxygen throughout the body?	Hgb
Which of the following information would be included on an ECG report?	Patient's age
When measuring for axillary crutches, the patient is to stand erect with the crutch tips how many inches in front of and how many inches to the side of each foot?	2, 6
Which of the following are fees owed by patients for services rendered?	Accounts receivable
When administering CPR, how often should you check for a pulse in an infant victim?	Every two seconds
What level should the mayo stand be placed at when prepping for a surgical procedure?	Waist level of the provider
Which one of the following materials is appropriate for wrapping instruments to be autoclaved?	Muslin
A subcutaneous injection typically employs which of the following?	5/8-inch needle
Which of the following is the most common and effective means of sterilization?	Autoclave
The root vesic/o means ?	Bladder
The root acr/o means?	Extremity
The root cholangi/o means	Bile duct
What instruments are used in a routine physical exam?	Stethoscope,Ophthalmoscope, Otoscope
Manipulating the genes of offspring through either breeding or alteration is known as which of the following?	Eugenics
What is the commonly abbreviated term for glycosylated hemoglobin testing?	A1c
What is the typical pulse range for adults?	60-100 bpm
When completing the check register, which of the following information does not get recorded?	The date the check is expected to clear
Which of the following conditions would not result in a physical therapy referral?	Reproductive disorders
Which of the following is an E&M code descriptor?	Comprehensive physical examination
Which of the following are fees owed by patients for services rendered?	Accounts receivable
Which of the following is considered a precautionary health measure utilized for infection control?	Handwashing
The suffix -dynia means?	Pain
HBV can survive for how long in dried blood?	1 week
What color of urine suggests a concentrated urine often seen in dehydration and fever?	Dark yellow
color of urine suggests a concentrated urine often seen in patients taking Pyridium?	Bright orange
OPIM is the abbreviation for which of the following?	Other potentially infectious material
While handwashing, how long should fingers be rubbed with friction?	15 seconds
Which of the following is a federal statute that promotes the adoption of patient medical information technology?	HITECH-
Which of the following is the structure that prevents material from entering the windpipe?	Epiglottis
"To do no harm” best describes which of the following?	nonmaleficence
Which of the following best describes an increased rate of breathing?	Tachypnea
Which of the following function indicates an employee’s willingness to perform a task?	Confidence
Which of the following types of pneumoconiosis is often seen in ceramics workers?	Berylliosis
The CRP test can be completed by quantitative measurement on a 6-test card within which of the following?	Two minutes
The Romberg test is associated with which of the following examinations?	Otorhinolaryngological
Which of the following is a federal agency that deals with the illegal diversion of controlled substances?	DEA
Which of the following is considered a dissecting instrument?	Surgical scissors
Which of the following waste would be placed in a biohazard trash bag?	Soiled bandages
Which of the following represents a duty when adopting the sick role?	Make every effort to get well
Which of the following instruments is used to remove splinters during a minor surgery?	Plain splinter forceps
Which of the following instruments is used to close skin after a minor surgery?	Cushing tissue forceps
Which of the following instruments is used to pick up dressings?	Semken dressing forceps
Which of the following instruments is used to cut tissue and suture?	Sistrunk operating scissors
Meeting the patient's reasonable expectations is referred as?	Fidelity
What is used to verify Tricare eligibility?	DEERS
According to Freud, the nature of the conflicts among the id, ego, and superego change over time as a person grows from child to adult. He maintained that these conflicts progress through a series of how many levels?	5
What agar plate is streaked for a wound culture?	BAP
The most common temperature setting for the autoclave is which of the following?	250 to 270°F
In massage therapy, kneading soft tissues is called which of the following?	Compression
Which of the following modalities consists of using targeted injections to stimulate the healing of ligaments and tendons?	Prolotherapy
A coagulation test commonly used to monitor Coumadin therapy is which of the following?	PT-prothrombin time
Which form of sterilization is used for materials that are considered to be heat-sensitive?	Chemical
Which one of the following tasks should be expected during the time of early childhood development ages 5 years and older but not before?	Can catch a large playground ball four to five times out of five
Instruments that cannot be cleansed immediately should be placed in a solution containing which of the following?	Blood solvent
What upholds the fiduciary responsibility of a special and privileged relationship?	Virtues argument
Existing CPT codes are represented by what level of HCPCS?	Level I
When developing a patient education program, which of the following are parts of the learning needs assessment?	Side effects of medication, Current knowledge of the disorder Benefits of the treatment regimen
What is the normal range for an HbA1c test?	4% to 5.6%
Which are the 10 steps in setting up a surgical tray?	wash hands, reference surgery card, manual or computer, gather equipment and supplies, sanitize and disinfect mayo tray, wash hands, set up sterile filed, place sterile instruments on the sterile field, and apply sterile gloves.
Which of the following instruments is used to clamp large vessels or grasp tissue during a surgical procedure?	Kelly hemostat
What is a desktop personal computer called?	Microcomputer
How long do unwrapped instruments and supplies usually require in the autoclave at 250°F to achieve sterilization?	30 minutes
Which of the following is an inexpensive marketing tool that may be used to announce new staff, promote a new service, or publicize a series of seminars?	News release
What information must drug inventory records include?	DEA registration number
Which of the following instruments is used to clamp small blood vessels and in fine tissue dissection during a surgical procedure?	Hartman Mosquito forceps
^ is the proofreading symbol for which of the following?	Delete
The normal adult hemoglobin is approximately which of the following?	14-16 g/dL
The structure known as the voice box is which of the following?	Larynx
In hostile conditions, some bacteria develop a protective coating called which of the following?	Endospore
Which of the following is a proper aseptic technique?	Transfer forceps are held facing down
Why are uncooperative patients frustrating to work with?	The health professional is denied experiencing the satisfaction associated with helping the patient
Which of the following instruments is used to grip heavy tissue during a surgical procedure?	Allis tissue forceps
Which of the following surgical procedures is used to remove abscesses?	Incision and drainage
Which of the following best defines communication?	Process of sharing meaning
Which of the following can be used for indexing insurance documents?	Scanners
Which one of the following is a defense against a breach of contract?	Impossibility of performance
Which is the medical term for a condition of extremely dry skin?	Xeroderma
What is a drug that is used to prevent disease called?	Prophylactic
Which of the following is the act of adopting the view of other persons relative to their situation and experience?	Empathy
Which one of the following statements describes the interrelationship between the immune system and the digestive system?	Acids in the digestive system destroy most pathogens.
The sterile cover placed over a wound to prevent contamination is which of the following?	Dressing
Freeing a surgical site of all microbes and their spores is called which of the following?	Surgical asepsis
Normally, the hematocrit is approximately which of the following?	Three times the hemoglobin
In medical transcription, subheadings are indented by how many spaces?	Three to five indented spaces under the main headings
Treating all body fluids as if they are infectious regardless of their true pathogenicity is called which of the following?	Universal Precautions
What is an idiopathic skin inflammation characterized by severe pruritus called?	Eczematous dermatitis
Which of the following modalities is used to reduce muscle tightness?	Myofascial release
Which of the following would be needed for a laceration repair?	Tissue forceps
Who must be notified if a Schedule II drug has been lost or stolen?	DEA
Funds legally removed from a practice for personal use are often classified as which of the following?	Drawing
Which of the following is considered a moderately complex test?	CBC- test usually includes: White blood cell (WBC, leukocyte) count.
Which of the following is considered a waived tests?	Glucose tests, monospot, hemoglobin
Which of the following terms relates to a gynecological disorder?	Salpingitis-inflammation of the fallopian tube
Which of the following is a statistical system of classifying any inpatient stay into groups for the purposes of payment?	DRG
Which of the following is a document serving to appoint an individual, chosen by the patient, to represent the patient’s interests?	Durable power of attorney
In ICD-10-CM formatting, the first character is which of the following?	Alpha
The media of choice for culturing Neisseria gonorrhoeae is which of the following?	Thayer-Martin agar
Which of the following initials needs to be included when sending correspondence to a military base?	APO -initials followed by the city and zip code when sending mail to selected military bases.
When administering CPR, how often should you check for a pulse in an infant victim?	Every two minutes
00100 to 01999 in CPT refers to?	Anesthesia
70010-79999 in CPT refers to?	Radiology
80047-89398 in CPT refers to?	Pathology & Lab codes
90281-99199 in CPT refers to?	Medicine
Which of the following is considered a normal urinary crystal?	Struvite
Which of the following is the universal claim form developed by CMS?	CMS-1500
What are structural or mechanical devices that are designed to minimize exposure to bloodborne pathogens?	Engineering controls
When measuring a cane for a patient, the cane handle should be level with the greater trochanter with an elbow flexion of what degrees?	25,30 seconds
Which one of the development stages best identifies behaviors ages 65 years to death?	Integrity vs. despair
Which process cleans and frees materials, especially instruments, from dirt?	Sanitization
What is the document prepared by the manufacturer to describes a substance’s physical and chemical characteristics called?	Safety Data Sheet
An Employment Eligibility Verification Form must be filed with the INS within how many business days?	3 business days
Finger is the definition for which of the following?	Dactyl/o
Which symbol identifies codes that are not to be used with modifier-51?	Circle with a slash
What is a decrease in size of an organ or tissue known as?	Dystrophy
Which of the following is a method of disinfection?	Acids
If serum is to be analyzed, and an SST tube is used, the blood must be allowed to clot for how long before centrifugation?	30 minutes
Which of the following is not typically on a job description?	Payroll guidelines
When credit is denied, how many days does a patient have to request, in writing, the reason for denial?	60 days
Which one of the following statements describes the interrelationship between the muscular system and the digestive system?	Contraction of smooth muscles moves food through the intestines
What immunizations will be recorded on a child's immunization record at age 15 months?	DTaP(4), OPV(3), HIB(3), MMR(1)
How long should an instrument be boiled to ensure the destruction of most microbes?	20 minutes
Which of the following is considered an appendage of the skin?	Sudoriferous glands-sweat glands
Exhibiting immature behavior as a result of stress or anxiety describes which of the following?	Regression
Which of the following would require a CPT code?	Herniorrhaphy
Which of the following are diagnoses?	Asthma, Arthritis, Atherosclerosis,
Which one of the following is the recommended order of draw for evacuated blood tubes?	Light blue, red, red/gray, gold (SST), green, lavender, gray
Which risk management step is concerned with the severity of a loss?	Risk assessment
Under HIPAA guidelines, the use of electronic transactions are required by Medicare and which of the following?	Medicaid
Which of the following is a process by which disease-producing microorganisms, or pathogens, are killed on surfaces after cleaning?	Disinfection
Which of the following is a true statement of administrative spaces?	Soft-color or pastel paints or wallpaper minimize eyestrain.
Ringworm of the groin or “jock itch” is classified as which of the following?	Tinea cruris
Which of the following tax is designed to provide economic security during periods of temporary unemployment?	FUTA-(Federal Unemployment Tax Act)
What is a fracture that creates bone fragments called?	Comminuted fracture
What is a fracture that creates broken ends of the bone are jammed together by the force of the injury called?	Impacted fracture
What is a fracture that causes young, soft gone in which the bone bends and break?	Greenstick fracture
What is a fracture that causes a break at a right angle to the long plane of the bone.	Transverse fracture
Which of the following is an accounting document that records all daily transactions?	Journal
Which of the following instruments is used to grasp dense tissue during a surgical procedure?	Allis tissue forceps
In a double entry system, which of the following accounts would be recorded in the left-hand column?	Incurred in expenses
What part of the heart is known as the pacemaker of the heart?	SA node
Close supervision of an employee is most required when the employee is which of the following?	Unable and unwilling
Which CPT modifier indicates that multiple modifiers have been assigned?	-99
Ventricular depolarization is represented by which of the following?	QRS complex
Which of the following instruments is used to pick up dressings during a minor surgery?	Semken dressing forceps
Which of the following waves represents depolarization of the ventricles?	QRS
Which of the following information must be included on a sterilization log?	Exposure time
Which of the following diastolic blood pressures would be considered abnormal?	94 mmHg
The physician is legally obligated to report which of the following circumstances?	Communicable diseases
Which of the following is the most common skeletal tumor?	Osteochondroma
Which of the following can be caused by a deficiency in vitamin C?	Loose teeth
When measuring for axillary crutches, the patient is to stand erect with the crutch tips how many inches in front of and how many inches to the side of each foot?	2 inches in front of, and 6 inches to the side of each foot.
What is the amount the insurance company remits to the patient for claimed services called?	Reimbursed fee
In physical therapy, active resistance is called which of the following?	Voluntary mobility with counterpressure
The medical assistant’s responsibilities in surgical care and treatment include which of the following?	Preparing the patient
The most common bloodborne pathogen is which of the following?	HBV
Placement at the fourth intercostal space to the left of the sternum is known as which of the following?	V2
Which examination method requires the use of a stethoscope?	Auscultation
Which the following is not a common cause of breathing emergencies?	Asthma, drugs and poisonings, electrocution
What is the instrument used to guide the direction and depth of a surgical incision called?	Scalpel
“Let the master answer” describes which legal doctrine?	Respondeat superior
"the thing speaks for itself"	Res ipsa loquitur
How long must equipment cleaning and maintenance records be kept on file?	2 years
What test is designed to detect the heterophil antibody associated with infectious mononucleosis?	Monospot
An organizational arrangement that provides medical services for a fixed, prepaid fee best describes which of the following?	HMO
Which of the following is a physical disinfection agent?	Boiling Water
Which of the following is a chemical disinfection agents?	Alcohol, Betadine, Iodine
The language of business is known as which of the following?	Accounting
Which of the following is a contractual clause that identifies additional coverage beyond what is standard?	Riders
Which of the following medications would be found packaged as a pre-filled syringe in a crash cart?	Diazepam
Which of the following medications would be found packaged as a ampule or vial in a crash cart?	Vasopressin, diphenhydramine, procainamide
Radiation is an example of which of the following?	Harmful physical agent
When coding for hypertension, which of the following refers to orthostatic, benign, or simple?	Nonessential modifier
The difference in concentration between solutions on either side of a cell membrane is which of the following?	Osmotic pressure
The Good Samaritan Act protects which of the following?	Medical assistant performs CPR at the grocery store

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