Question 1

Which of the following statements is not true regarding the preparation of a patient for MRI?

Accepted Answer

The patient should avoid alcohol for four hours before the procedure.

Question 2

If the physician in your office needs to refer a patient to another physician, how many referral names should you give to the patient?

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You should give out at least two names.

Question 3

Which abbreviation (used verbally, but on the JCAHO Do Not Use list) refers to the left ear?

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AS

Question 4

Mr. Brown, who is thirty-nine years old, received second- and third-degree burns on his chest, abdomen, upper back, and genital area. Which of the following is an estimation of the extent of his burn?

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28

Question 5

A prescription reads: Ibuprofen 200 mg tabs 2 q 4–6 hr prn fever. Which of the following is indicated by the abbreviation prn?

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As needed

Question 6

Which of the following types of bacteria is arranged in clusters?

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Staphylococci

Question 7

Which of the following is true of the specific immune response?

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Controlled by T cells, it is highly changed after exposure to a pathogen

Question 8

Which of the following is the role of the umbilical vein in fetal circulation?

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The umbilical vein transports oxygen from the placenta to the fetus. The umbilical artery transports blood from the fetus to the placenta to get oxygen and to get rid of carbon dioxide.

Question 9

HCPCS is the abbreviation for the Health Care Procedural Coding System, mandated by Congress for

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Medicare

Question 10

A method of identifying and separating items to be filed into smaller subunits is called

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Indexing

Question 11

Which part of the brain is responsible for language comprehension?

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Wernicke's area

Question 12

Which of the following is also called a bipolar lead?

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Standard lead

Question 13

Which of the following medical instruments is used to examine the pressure of the eyes?

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Tonometer

Question 14

The prefix hypo- means

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below

Question 15

The place where transactions are first recorded is called the

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The general journal is also known as the daily log, daybook, daysheet, daily journal, and charge journal. This journal is where all transactions are first recorded.

Question 16

f a needlestick injury occurs, you should take all of the following actions except

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If an injury occurs, you must take the following actions: Wash your hands, cover the injury, report and document the injury, and get the injury treated. It is not necessary to send the report to the local health department.

Question 17

To ensure the continuous accuracy of accounts, a medical assistant can

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take a trial balance

Question 18

Bills and statements of account should be sent as

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First-class mail

Question 19

All of the following waves are part of one heartbeat on an ECG tracing except_______.

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V

Question 20

Amounts of money owed to a medical practice for professional services rendered are

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Accounts receivables

Question 21

A certain patient often comes to your office for cancer treatment. When this patient comes in with a sore throat caused by the flu, what is the primary diagnosis according to the ICD-9-CM?

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flu

Question 22

The combining form ren/o refers to the

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kidney

Question 23

The study of drugs and their actions in the body is called

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pharmacology

Question 24

To maximize communication with children, all of the following guidelines are good practices except

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to work directly with their parents

Question 25

When is it legal to release medical information about a patient?

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When release of the information is ordered by a subpoena

Question 26

Intentional torts

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Include assault, defamation, and invasion of privacy.

Question 27

Artificial surfactants are administered to which of the following individuals?

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Premature infants to prevent lung collapse

Question 28

When filing patient records, which of the following should be filed first?

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Paul Edward Jr.   (alphabetical order)

Question 29

According to Erikson’s stages of development, a four-year-old boy who is not allowed to initiate some tasks by himself will later show

Accepted Answer

Guilt when initiating tasks.  (Erikson believed that at ages three to six years, the conflict is initiative versus guilt.)

Question 30

Voucher checks are commonly used for

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payroll

Question 31

According to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, physicians are required to keep payroll data for how many years?

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3

Question 32

When sending a specimen for a throat culture to an outside laboratory, which of the following substances should be used?

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Transport medium

Question 33

The abbreviation for “sexually transmitted disease” is

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STD

Question 34

Any infection or inflammation of the membranes covering the brain or spinal cord is called

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meningitis.

Question 35

The prefix ab- means

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Away from

Question 36

Tetracyclines are

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Bacteriostatic antibiotics

Question 37

A forty-four-year-old woman comes to the emergency room complaining of nausea, vomiting, and pain in the upper abdomen. She also appears to have mild jaundice. These symptoms are most characteristic of

Accepted Answer

Choledocholithiasis

Question 38

Johnson goes to his HMO provider for checkup and flu shot. The allowed charge for checkup is $80, and the usual fee is $85. The allowed charge for flu shot is $50, and the physician’s usual fee  $40. How much is Mr. Johnson charged for the visit?

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nothing

Question 39

The most common site for cancer incidence in males is the

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Prostate

Question 40

Placing area rugs in the reception area of a medical office is an example of

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a safety hazard

Question 41

The primary purpose of a patient record-filing system is to

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facilitate efficient document retrival

Question 42

A type of trial in which the verdict is decided by the judge is called

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bench

Question 43

Carbohydrate is stored in the liver as

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Glycogen

Question 44

Bipolar disorder is characterized by

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Euphoric and depressed moods

Question 45

Res ipsa loquitur means

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The matter speaks for itself

Question 46

Which of the following radiological studies will show an occlusion of the coronary arteries?

Accepted Answer

Angiography

Question 47

Which of the following statements was true of Special Delivery?

Accepted Answer

Both when something was marked Special Delivery, it was delivered as soon as it reached the recipient’s post office AND it alerted postal workers that a package or letter contained unusual contents.

Question 48

Which of the following is the correct postal abbreviation for Circle?

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CIR

Question 49

The medical assistant’s most effective means of preventing the spread of infection from one patient to another is to

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wash one’s hands after each patient.

Question 50

Which of the following pieces of office equipment is necessary for electronic data interchange?

Accepted Answer

Modem

Question 51

Preventing duplicate payment for the same service is known as

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Coordination of benefits

Question 52

Infected pregnant women can pass all of the following microorganisms to their babies during pregnancy or delivery except

Accepted Answer

Malaria

Question 53

Tonsillectomy is related to which of the following body systems?

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respiratory

Question 54

Which of the following explanations is a reason to keep medical records?

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They are used in malpractice suits; they are used to provide continuity of care; they are used for audits; they are used to evaluate the quality of treatment in a physician's office

Question 55

The majority of accidental poisonings occur at home to children under the age of _______ years.

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5

Question 56

The suffix -ase means

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Enzyme.

Question 57

Which of the following drugs is an example of a Schedule V drug?

Accepted Answer

Lomotil® is a trademark for an antidiarrheal drug, classified as a Schedule V drug with low abuse potential and accepted medical use

Question 58

The prefix ambi – means

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both

Question 59

How can you protect your computerized medical office records against fires and computer viruses?

Accepted Answer

Make backup copies of all files nightly AND store backup files off the premises.

Question 60

Michelle Columbus is a patient at your medical facility. She has Medicare and a type of Medigap insurance. When you file her insurance claim, where should you send the claim?

Accepted Answer

The claim must be filed with Medicare first.

Question 61

What should you do when a bill is 30 days overdue?

Accepted Answer

Send a letter or a reminder statement to the patient.

Question 62

The suffix -penia means

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abnormal reduction

Question 63

Saturated fats

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are derived from animal sources and are usually solid at room temperature.

Question 64

The CMS-1500 is

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a commonly used insurance claim form.

Question	Answer
Which of the following statements is not true regarding the preparation of a patient for MRI?	The patient should avoid alcohol for four hours before the procedure.
If the physician in your office needs to refer a patient to another physician, how many referral names should you give to the patient?	You should give out at least two names.
Which abbreviation (used verbally, but on the JCAHO Do Not Use list) refers to the left ear?	AS
Mr. Brown, who is thirty-nine years old, received second- and third-degree burns on his chest, abdomen, upper back, and genital area. Which of the following is an estimation of the extent of his burn?	28
A prescription reads: Ibuprofen 200 mg tabs 2 q 4–6 hr prn fever. Which of the following is indicated by the abbreviation prn?	As needed
Which of the following types of bacteria is arranged in clusters?	Staphylococci
Which of the following is true of the specific immune response?	Controlled by T cells, it is highly changed after exposure to a pathogen
Which of the following is the role of the umbilical vein in fetal circulation?	The umbilical vein transports oxygen from the placenta to the fetus. The umbilical artery transports blood from the fetus to the placenta to get oxygen and to get rid of carbon dioxide.
HCPCS is the abbreviation for the Health Care Procedural Coding System, mandated by Congress for	Medicare
A method of identifying and separating items to be filed into smaller subunits is called	Indexing
Which part of the brain is responsible for language comprehension?	Wernicke's area
Which of the following is also called a bipolar lead?	Standard lead
Which of the following medical instruments is used to examine the pressure of the eyes?	Tonometer
The prefix hypo- means	below
The place where transactions are first recorded is called the	The general journal is also known as the daily log, daybook, daysheet, daily journal, and charge journal. This journal is where all transactions are first recorded.
f a needlestick injury occurs, you should take all of the following actions except	If an injury occurs, you must take the following actions: Wash your hands, cover the injury, report and document the injury, and get the injury treated. It is not necessary to send the report to the local health department.
To ensure the continuous accuracy of accounts, a medical assistant can	take a trial balance
Bills and statements of account should be sent as	First-class mail
All of the following waves are part of one heartbeat on an ECG tracing except_______.	V
Amounts of money owed to a medical practice for professional services rendered are	Accounts receivables
A certain patient often comes to your office for cancer treatment. When this patient comes in with a sore throat caused by the flu, what is the primary diagnosis according to the ICD-9-CM?	flu
The combining form ren/o refers to the	kidney
The study of drugs and their actions in the body is called	pharmacology
To maximize communication with children, all of the following guidelines are good practices except	to work directly with their parents
When is it legal to release medical information about a patient?	When release of the information is ordered by a subpoena
Intentional torts	Include assault, defamation, and invasion of privacy.
Artificial surfactants are administered to which of the following individuals?	Premature infants to prevent lung collapse
When filing patient records, which of the following should be filed first?	Paul Edward Jr. (alphabetical order)
According to Erikson’s stages of development, a four-year-old boy who is not allowed to initiate some tasks by himself will later show	Guilt when initiating tasks. (Erikson believed that at ages three to six years, the conflict is initiative versus guilt.)
Voucher checks are commonly used for	payroll
According to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, physicians are required to keep payroll data for how many years?	3
When sending a specimen for a throat culture to an outside laboratory, which of the following substances should be used?	Transport medium
The abbreviation for “sexually transmitted disease” is	STD
Any infection or inflammation of the membranes covering the brain or spinal cord is called	meningitis.
The prefix ab- means	Away from
Tetracyclines are	Bacteriostatic antibiotics
A forty-four-year-old woman comes to the emergency room complaining of nausea, vomiting, and pain in the upper abdomen. She also appears to have mild jaundice. These symptoms are most characteristic of	Choledocholithiasis
Johnson goes to his HMO provider for checkup and flu shot. The allowed charge for checkup is $80, and the usual fee is $85. The allowed charge for flu shot is $50, and the physician’s usual fee $40. How much is Mr. Johnson charged for the visit?	nothing
The most common site for cancer incidence in males is the	Prostate
Placing area rugs in the reception area of a medical office is an example of	a safety hazard
The primary purpose of a patient record-filing system is to	facilitate efficient document retrival
A type of trial in which the verdict is decided by the judge is called	bench
Carbohydrate is stored in the liver as	Glycogen
Bipolar disorder is characterized by	Euphoric and depressed moods
Res ipsa loquitur means	The matter speaks for itself
Which of the following radiological studies will show an occlusion of the coronary arteries?	Angiography
Which of the following statements was true of Special Delivery?	Both when something was marked Special Delivery, it was delivered as soon as it reached the recipient’s post office AND it alerted postal workers that a package or letter contained unusual contents.
Which of the following is the correct postal abbreviation for Circle?	CIR
The medical assistant’s most effective means of preventing the spread of infection from one patient to another is to	wash one’s hands after each patient.
Which of the following pieces of office equipment is necessary for electronic data interchange?	Modem
Preventing duplicate payment for the same service is known as	Coordination of benefits
Infected pregnant women can pass all of the following microorganisms to their babies during pregnancy or delivery except	Malaria
Tonsillectomy is related to which of the following body systems?	respiratory
Which of the following explanations is a reason to keep medical records?	They are used in malpractice suits; they are used to provide continuity of care; they are used for audits; they are used to evaluate the quality of treatment in a physician's office
The majority of accidental poisonings occur at home to children under the age of _______ years.	5
The suffix -ase means	Enzyme.
Which of the following drugs is an example of a Schedule V drug?	Lomotil® is a trademark for an antidiarrheal drug, classified as a Schedule V drug with low abuse potential and accepted medical use
The prefix ambi – means	both
How can you protect your computerized medical office records against fires and computer viruses?	Make backup copies of all files nightly AND store backup files off the premises.
Michelle Columbus is a patient at your medical facility. She has Medicare and a type of Medigap insurance. When you file her insurance claim, where should you send the claim?	The claim must be filed with Medicare first.
What should you do when a bill is 30 days overdue?	Send a letter or a reminder statement to the patient.
The suffix -penia means	abnormal reduction
Saturated fats	are derived from animal sources and are usually solid at room temperature.
The CMS-1500 is	a commonly used insurance claim form.
Which of the following crutch gaits can be used by patients who can bear full weight on one leg and no weight on the other?	Three-point
FICA taxes are paid	half by the employer and half by the employee.
The word articular means	pertaining to a joint.
A deceased patient’s chart should be transferred to which of the following files?	closed
Groups of procedures related directly to diagnosis are referred to as	DRGs
Which of the following studies does not use radiation to produce images?	MRI
Which of the following is considered the best type of filing system because it is designed to reduce the misfiling of patient files?	color coded
A deficiency of vitamin C may result in	scurvy
Privileged communication can include	information held confidential within a protected relationship, such as between patient and physician or between lawyer and client.
A supplier offers a 10% discount when ordering twelve or more items. Each item costs $40. How much will twelve items cost?	$432
Which of the following represents the highest level of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs?	self-actualization needs
The process of checking transcribed materials for accuracy and clarity is called	proofreading
Which of the following measures is equivalent to 500 mg?	0.5 g
Which of the following terms is in plural form?	Bacteria (Bacteria is the plural form of bacterium.)
A condition characterized by extra fingers or toes is called	polydactyly.
The early detection and treatment of a patient with Shigellosis prevents the spread of infectious disease by interrupting the chain of transmission at which of the following levels?	Reservoir host
When using a computer, a list of commands or options that can be selected is called a	menu
All of the following calls will require the physician’s personal attention except	call from insurance companies
In a facility that has several procedure rooms and adequate personnel to staff them, which type of scheduling can be used to build in flexibility?	wave
The amount charged for a medical insurance policy is the	premium
The abbreviation meaning “after meals” is	pc
An area of necrotic tissue that has been invaded by bacteria is known as	gangrene
The shin bone is also called the	tibia
Which of the following foods is an excellent source of potassium?	bananas
The flat surface of a microscope that holds the slide for viewing is called the	stage
Which of the following glands regulates the level of calcium in the blood?	parathyroid
The prefix retro- means	behind
Which accounting system uses the equation Assets = Liabilities + Owner Equity?	double-entry
The fee an individual physician most frequently charges for a service is called the	usual fee
The Blue Cross part of BCBS covers	The Blue Cross part of the BCBS covers hospital services, home care services, and other institutional care. Blue Shield covers physician services, dental, vision, and other outpatient benefits.
Which of the following techniques can show a detailed cross section of tissue structure?	CT
Which of the following microorganisms is the main bloodborne hazard for health care workers?	Hepatitis B virus
Apical pulses can be auscultated in the	Anterior thorax region
Which of the following terms is one of the six Cs of charting?	client's words
Which of the following terms describes the control of bleeding by using wet, cold applications?	cryotherapy
Total surgical scrub (hand washing) time should be approximately _______ minutes.	10
Medicaid is	a secondary carrier when the patient has Medicare.
When you have 300 flyers and circulars to mail out, which mail category should you use?	Standard Mail (A)
Destruction of all living microorganisms by specific means is called	sterilization
According to Elisabeth Kübler-Ross, when a loved one is dying, the family may experience the same stages as the dying person. These stages are	denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance.
Yeast infections may be caused by which of the following organisms?	Candida albicans
The degree to which a joint is able to move is called	Range of motion ROM
A Form W-2 lists	gross income AND taxes withheld.
Which of the following antibiotics can interact with foods containing calcium, mineral supplements, and antacids?	tetracyclines
An example of an emulsion is	Cod liver oil
Failure to comply with OSHA standards could result in penalties; the maximum penalty for the first violation is	$7,000
A patient states that she is getting married. You recognize this stressor as	personal stressor
Which of the following hormones matures the T-lymphocytes?	Thymosin
FUTA taxes are	FUTA is the Federal Unemployment Tax Act, which requires employers to pay a percentage of each employee’s gross income. This amount should not be deducted from the employee’s wages.
Professional negligence is also called	malpractice
In nephrotic syndrome, which of the following is in lower than normal quantities in the blood?	Proteins
How should a medical assistant communicate with an elderly patient?	encourage the patient to ask questions
Blue Shield makes direct payments to	physician members
What does an antihypertensive drug do?	it prevents and controls high blood pressure.
A drug that has no pharmacological activity because it contains no active ingredients is known as	a placebo
Cystalgia is pain in the	bladder
All of the following waves on the ECG curve upward except _______.	Q
Which of the following is true of DNA?	It is contained in the nucleus of a cell, and regulates the cell's activities.
When performing a venipuncture, it is not necessary to	place the patient in the Trendelenburg’s position.
Which of the following types of insurance covers loss of income that results from illness and should not be used to pay specific medical bills?	Disability protection
High levels of cholesterol in the serum may cause which of the following diseases or disorders?	Atherosclerosis
The medical assistant responsible for coding should attend at least one	ICD-9 and one CPT class each year.
Which of these combining forms means “the eye”?	both ocul/o and ophthalm/p
An inability to breathe is known as	apnea
Which of the following terms is used by OSHA to describe the use of physical or chemical means to remove, inactivate, or destroy bloodborne pathogens?	decontamination
Renal function is assessed by measuring which of the following serum levels?	Blood urea nitrogen
John Smith, a patient at your medical office, has been coming in for cancer treatment. After you send him a bill for the treatment, Mr. Smith’s wife calls wondering what kind of treatment her husband has been receiving. What can you tell Mrs. Smith?	You tell Mrs. Smith that you are not allowed to release medical information even to family members without the patient’s consent and advise her to talk to Mr. Smith.
A barium swallow is also called a(n)	upper GI series
Which of the following substances in serum is identified with prostate cancer?	Acid phosphatase
The balance	equals the difference between debits and credits.
Which of the following agents are used to relieve itching?	antipruritics
Spirometry tests measure the function of which of the following body systems?	respiratory
Which of the following statements is not true of echocardiography?	Echoes are obtained and heard by a stethoscope.
Medicare Part B covers	Outpatient services
In the metric system, 1000 micrograms equal	1 milligram
Which of the following malignancies is the most common HIV-related cancer?	Kaposi's Sarcoma
Which of the following positions is similar to the jackknife position in that the patient’s hips are flexed at a 90-degree angle?	Proctological
Which of the following ECG curves represents recovery of the ventricles?	T wave
In which of the following body systems are sebaceous glands located?	integumentary
Microscopic structures in urine that are composed of protein are called	casts
Radiation exposure badges are also called	dosimeter
Angioplasty is defined as	surgical repair of a blood vessel.
All of the following are the functions of the liver, except	manufacture of epinephrine
Protection against disease is called	prophylaxis
The midsagittal plane divides the body into	left and right halfs
Which of the following plans covers spouses of veterans with permanent, service-related disabilities?	CHAMPVA
Medical assistants are expected to answer the phone	by the second or third ring.
When you have to file an insurance claim for a procedure that is not listed in the Physicians’ Current Procedural Terminology, what should you do?	Read the guidelines for such procedures in each section, and file a special report that describes and explains the extent and reasons for service.
Which of the following is a type of cell division?	mitosis
Freud believed that the personality of the ego was characterized as	reality-based thinking
Which of the following yields the greatest calorie value per gram?	Fats
A cut with jagged edges is called a(n)	laceration
Trichopathy is any disease of the	hair
Which of the following infections may be transmitted in cat feces?	toxoplasmosis
A measurement of the actual absorbed dose of radiation is called	rad
Thyroxine hormone is classified as which of the following types of drugs?	replacement
Which of the following cells release histamine?	basophils
Which of the following is a sign of shock?	Tachycardia
In an emergency situation,	consent to allow touching, examination, or treatment by medically authorized personnel is implied if the patient is unconscious.
Which of the following is a test used for diabetes mellitus?	HgBA1c (also known as the Hemoglobin A1c test)
Which of the following statements is true of medical transcription?	have needed materials at hand; adjust the transcribing equipment’s speed, tone, and volume; listen entirely before starting to transcribe; write down time on the digital counter to find problems fast when requesting clarification; listen carefully.
A system of payment used by managed care plans in which physicians and hospitals are paid a fixed, per capita amount for each patient enrolled over a stated period of time, regardless of the type and number of services provided, is called	capitation
In proofreading, the mark “^” means	insert
Which of the following terms describes an agent that relieves symptoms without curing the disease?	palliative
The angle of insertion of a needle for intradermal injections is	15 degrees
Employers must submit a report of all taxes owed by a business at least	quarterly
Which of the following is a federation of nonprofit organizations offering private insurance plans?	Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association ( The Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association is a nationwide federation of local nonprofit service organizations that offer prepaid health care services to subscribers.)
Which of the following is a portion of the small intestine?	duodenum
Which of the following positions is also called the recumbent position?	supine
Which of the following types of information is often stored on a medical database?	Provider data; patient data; diagnosis codes; transactions.
Which of the following statements is true of nonparticipating Medicare providers?	The patient pays the provider
Which of the following becomes the ligamentum arteriosum?	ductus arteriosus
Which of the following terms is used to describe the medical records of patients who have not been in the office for several years?	inactive
The shoulder blade is known as the	scapula
Which of the following is the most appropriate method of sterilizing hemostat forceps?	Steam under pressure
Which of the following is included in a patient’s vital signs?	Respiration rate

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