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Which of the following terms means movement of a body part anteriorly? Protraction means movement of a body part anteriorly.
Which of the following means the contraction of smooth muscle of the wall of the digestive tract that forwards the food? Peristalsis
Which of the following is an example of monounsaturated fats? Olive oil
Which of the following requires a witness to appear at a trial or deposition and to bring special records? Subpoena duces tecum
Which of the following combining forms means “yellow”? Xantho-
A license to practice medicine that is obtained in one state may be accepted in other state by prior agreement and is called: reciprocity.
The gallbladder is part of which of the following body systems? Digestive
A women has been instructed to exercise her leg for four minutes, three times per day. She tells the medical assistant that she could not do the exercises because she had to go to work. Which of the following defense mechanisms is she using? Rationalization
Diffuse cortical atrophy of the brain is characteristic of which of the following disorders? Alzheimer’s disease
Goblet cells produce mucus in all of the following systems, except: endocrine.
The prefix ambi- means: both. A medical term with this prefix is ambidextrous which means a person who is able to use both left and right hands equally.
When a medical assistant has been certified, how often is recertification required? Every 5 years
Pott’s fracture involves which of the following structures of the body? Distal end of tibia or fibula
Which of the following terminology is used for inflammation of the lacrimal gland? Dacryoadenitis
Which of the following is the most appropriate information to include on a resume? Certification awarded relating to the position
Which of the following terms refers to the back surface of the body? Posterior
The process in which fluid moves through a membrane in response to hydrostatic pressure is known as: filtration.
Elisabeth Kubler-Ross defined five stages of responses in dying patients. Which of the following is stage three? Bargaining and guilt
Which of the following types of body tissues acts as a support for other tissues and organs? Connective tissue acts as a support for other tissues and organs.
The position of the patella in relation to the hip is: distal.
Which of the following terms is defined as “a decreased pH balance caused by uncontrolled diabetes mellitus”? Metabolic acidosis
Which of the following terms means enlargement of the liver? Hepatomegaly
A patient who has been advised to maintain a 1000-calorie diet on a long-term basis should eliminate which of the following foods? Whole milk
Wilson’s disease is a hereditary disease caused by accumulation of which mineral in the liver? Copper
Which of the following terms means “fear of being confined in any space”? Claustrophobia
A 3y. girl of divorced parents was brought by her father to the emergency department. The mother has legal custody. Information from the patient’s record can be released to the medical insurance company by obtaining permission from which of the following? The mother
The term that means farsightedness is: hyperopia.
Which of the following describes cryptorchidism? Undescended testicle
Which of the following suffixes means “incision”? -tomy.
A 25-year-old athlete is unable to extend his knee after a football injury. Which of the following tendons is most likely injured? Rectus femoris
Which of the following is an example of a hinge joint? Elbow
The abbreviation that means “right eye” is: od.
Which of the following hormones enhances the proliferation and function of T lymphocutes? Thymosin
How many vertebrae comprise the spinal column in the lumbar region? 5
Which of the following is the symbol for potassium? K
According to tort law, the performance of an act that is wholly wrongful and unlawful is classified as which of the following? Malfeasance
Which of the following portions of the brain controls body temperature, water balance, sleep, and appetite? Thalamus
If the time is currently 9:00 AM in the Pacific time zone, what is the time in the Eastern time zone? 12:00 PM
Which of the following muscles is located in the upper back? Trapezius
Which of the following abbreviations means “every other day”? qod
Which of the following legal terms represents an alternative to litigation? Mediation
Which of the following bones is located in the axial skeleton? Sternum
The abbreviation “pCO2” refers to which of the following? Partial pressure of carbon dioxide
A medical assistant removes sutures from a male patient, as instructed by the physician. The patient does not like the resulting scar and sues the medical assistant as well as the physician. Which of the following doctrines applies in this situation? Respondeat superior
Which of the following syndromes is also known as trisomy 21? Down
Which of the following terms best describes the unprivileged touching of one person by another? Battery
Which of the following valves is located between the left atrium and left ventricle of the heart? Mitral
Which of the following actions by a physician is most likely to lead to revocation or suspension of his or her license to practice medicine? Falsifying records
Which of the following muscles occupies the most superior position in the body? Temporalis
A physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating conditions of the integumentary system is known as which of the following? Dermatologist
The stomach is located in which of the following anatomic regions? Epigastric
Which of the following words is misspelled? Desication
Which of the following is a clause of the Uniform Anatomical Gift Act? A donor may not be paid for a body part.
Which of the following is the definition of postprandial? After a meal
All of the following should be included in a patient’s written informed consent to participate in a research study group, except: a disclaimer that the patient cannot withdraw from the study.
Which of the following is the most common cyanotic cardiac defect? Tetralogy of Fallot
The suffix -phagia means: swallowing.
Which of the following terms describes part of the external female genitalia? Labia majora
Which of the following directional positions refers to the side of a structure? Lateral
Which of the following documents is prepared when a patient decides to grant his daughter the legal authority to act on his behalf? Durable power of attorney
Which of the following bones is located in the lower portion of the leg? Patella
Which of the following combining forms means “vagina”? Colp/o
Which of the following fractures refers to a broken bone that pierces the skin? Compound
Which of the following is spelled correctly? Pruritus
When inserting a urinary catheter, the tube is first introduced into which of the following structures? Urethra
Which of the following term means “heart attack”? Myocardial infarction
Which of the following planes divides the body into left and right portions? Sagittal
During digestion, the principal function of bile is emulsification of fats.
Which of the following terms means “nosebleed”? Epistaxis
Gustatory sensors detect which of the following? Taste
Which of the following hormones is released by the hypothalamus? Vasopressin
Which of the following are the basic structural and functional units within humans? Cells
The release of medical information without prior written consent from a patient is an example of which of the following torts? Invasion of privacy
According to Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, which of the following is a physical need? Shelter
Which of the following hormones causes dwarfism? Growth hormone
“Inferior” is most closely associated with which of the following terms? Caudal
Aphasia is a condition that affects which of the following body systems? Nervous
Which of the following microorganisms require a vector to spread disease? Rickettsia
Lack of intrinsic factor and a vitamin B12 deficiency causes which of the following? Pernicious anemia
A patient with Addison’s disease should be examined by which of the following types of specialists? Endocrinologist
An abnormal outward curvature of the spine is known as: kyphosis.
Which of the following suffixes means “deficiency”? -penia.
Which of the following means “periosteum”? Outermost covering of the bones
Which of the following terms is spelled correctly? Tonsillectomy
Which of the following is specifically designed to protect the rights of patients with terminal illnesses? Living will
All of the following are parts of the ear, except: The iris stapes. iris. auricle. malleus. incus.
Which of the following phrases describes eversion? Turning outward
The abbreviation “RMA,” listed after a medical assistant’s name, indicates which of the following? Credential
Which of the following terms means “destruction of red blood cells”? Hemolysis
A 52-year-old woman has pain in the right upper abdomen, mild jaundice, nausea, and vomiting. These symptoms are most characteristic of which of the following? Cholelithiasis
A doctor advises a pt w/ MI to stop smoking cigarettes. After leaving the office, the pt goes to a store & buys a vaping device. In his mind, he has followed his doctor’s instructions. This pt is displaying which of the following defense mechanisms? Sublimation
Which of the following is the reproductive organ that produces sperm? Testis
According to Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, which of the following is the most basic human need? Survival
Which of the following trace elements increases resistance to tooth decay? Fluoride
Which of the following terms describes the type of skin lesion that is most characteristic of hives? Wheal
The stomach is distal to which of the following body parts? Rectum
“Na” is the symbol for which of the following chemical elements? Sodium
Which of the following describes attributing your own unacceptable thoughts, feelings, and motives to another person? Projection
Which of the following is a plane that divides the body into superior and inferior portions? Transverse
All of the following joints allow range of motion, except: fibrous.
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