Which of the following is an appropriate step before applying sterile surgical gloves?

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Question	Answer
Which of the following requires the patient’s written consent before reporting to proper authorities?	Rape
The notation “WL:CM” appears at the bottom of a letter written to a patient. The initials “CM” represent which of the following individuals?	The Typist
Which of the following leads of the electrocardiograph are bipolar?	Standard
When a medication irritates subcutaneous tissue, which of the following types of injections should be administered?	Z-Track
Which of the following hormones increases blood glucose?	Glucagon
Which of the following waves on the electrocardiograph represents the recovery of the ventricles?	T
Which of the following is an appropriate step before applying sterile surgical gloves?	Removing jewelry from hands and wrists
Which of the following is the functional unit of the kidney that forms urine by the process of filtration, reabsorption, and secretion?	Nephron
To comply with Medicare guidelines, the physician must write off which of the following?	Disallowed charges
Which of the following elements in urine sediments are counted and reported as range/hpf?	Erthrocyetes
Which of the following is the most common mode of transmission of Chlamydia trachomatis?	Direct contact
Which of the following abbreviations is written in the appointment book to indicate that a patient did not show up?	NS
Which of the following methods of examination is used to assess organ location and size?	Palpation
A standard tab key on a computer will move the cursor how many spaces?	1
Which of the following is used to send and receive messages through a computer network?	E-mail
Which of the following methods of measuring a patient’s body temperature is the most accurate?	Rectal
Which of the following microscopic objectives should be used first to examine a Gram-stained specimen?	10x
Which of the following abbreviations is used for treatment of a disease?	Tx
Which of the following best describe “liabilities” in the double-entry accounting system?	Amounts owed by the medical practice to creditors
When coding an insurance claim for a thoracentesis, according to Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), the code should be listed under which of the following body systems?	Respiratory
Which of the following combining forms refers to a portion of the elbow?	olecran/o
Allergen extracts are administered by which of the following routes?	Intradermal
Which of the following is a fungal infection of the skin?	Ringworm
Which of the following is the symbol for potassium?	K
Which of the following checks is drawn by the bank, payable form the bank’s account, and signed by an authorized bank official?	Cashier's
Accounts of patients who are poor, uninsured, or underinsured are called	Hardship cases
Which of the following terms describes hearing loss because of the aging process?	Presbycusis
Which of the following types of urine specimen collection contains greater concentrations of substances?	First-voided morning
Which of the following types of incoming mail require immediate attention?	Physician's personal letters
Which of the following is caused by an excess of growth hormone in an adult?	Acromegaly
Heparin is produced naturally in the blood circulation by which of the following cells?	Mastcells
Which of the following terms describes a forward curvature of the lumbar spine (swayback)?	Lordosis
Hematemesis should be recorded under which of the following body systems?	Gastrointestinal
OSHA standards require which of the following?	A written schedule for cleaning
Which of the following is the most common cause of burning during urination in men?	Urethritis
The Occupational Safety and Health Act is primarily designed to protect which of the following individuals who enters the medical office?	Employee
Which of the following instruments is used to perform the Weber test for hearing assessment?	Tuning Fork
Which of the following fractures most commonly occur in children?	Greenstick
Which of the following is classified as the universal donor blood type?	O negative
Which of the following terms means “take-home pay”?	Net income
In which of the following situations should surgical asepsis be used?	Inserting a urinary catheter
Which of the following suffixes means “digestion”?	-pepsia
Which of the following should be inventoried as capital equipment?	Photocopier
Which of the following postal services provides insurance coverage for valuable items?	Registered mail
Which of the following is also called “tic douloureux”?	Trigeminal neuralgia
Which of the following terms means a legal proceeding by which a case is transferred from a lower to a higher court for rehearing?	Appeal
Which of the following filing systems is most appropriate for a practice with more than 15,000 active patient records?	Numeric
In capillary puncture, which of the following blood values is higher?	Glucose
The thoracic cavity is separated from the abdominopelvic cavity by the	Diaphragm
The basic building blocks of the body are	cells
The American Cancer Society recommends annual mammograms for women at low risk after what age?	40 years
With an angry patient, you should always	Remain calm
Which of the following arteries is most commonly used to monitor lower limb circulation?	Dorsalis pedis
Which of the following abbreviations means “before meals”?	ac
Which of the following reagents should be used to prepare a blood smear for identification of white blood cells?	Methylene blue
A symbol on the computer monitor that shows the location where the next character will appear when typed or inserted is called the	Cursor
Which of the following schedules of controlled substances is considered to have a moderate potential for abuse?	III
Which of the following drugs is an example of diuretics?	Furosemide (Lasix)
Which of the following vaccines can be given at birth?	Hep B
Which of the following laboratory studies is specifically ordered to diagnose a condition associated with the male reproductive system?	PSA
Which of the following medical record filing systems best provides confidentiality of patient information?	Numeric
Which of the following suffixes means “attraction”?	-philia
Which of the following is used for measuring tension or pressure of the intraocular region?	Tonometer
Which of the following terms describes a record of all outstanding accounts and the amounts that are due?	Accounts receivable
Which of the following infestations is transmitted by eating raw or undercooked pork from infected pigs?	Trichinosis
Which of the following cranial nerves is called “abducens”?	VI
Which of the following word processing functions is used to align the right margin of a document?	Justification
Which of the following hereditary diseases or conditions may result in brain damage?	Phenylketonuria
Which of the following is a flat, blade-like bone that forms the mid-anterior portion of the upper trunk?	Sternum
The goal of a medical assistant to treat patients so that they become comfortable and at ease is achieved by	therapeutic communication
Which of the following medical terms is misspelled?	Exhileration
Which of the following is the act of releasing or transferring information so that the information is outside the party that holds it?	Disclosure
In patients with liver disease, which of the following serum levels is most likely to be increased?	Alanine aminotransferase (ALT)
Which of the following is the primary organ responsible for absorption of nutrients?	Small intestine
Which of the following is used to screen for occult blood in the stool?	Guaiac test
Drugs classified in which of the following schedules under the Controlled Substances Act have the LEAST potential for abuse?	V
Which of the following positions is used for treatment of patients who are in shock?	Trendelenburg’s
Which of the following bookkeeping terms refers to a chronologic history of the financial transactions of a patient’s account?	Daysheet
The chemical known as deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) is stored in which of the following parts of a cell?	Nucleus
An immature erythrocyte is known as	a reticulocyte.
According to standard precautions, medical assistants should first wash which of the following after handling body fluids?	Hands
Round bacteria that grow in chains are called	streptococci.
Which of the following is the most secure service offered by the U.S. Postal Service?	Registered mail
Chemical substances that are broken down by fatty acids in the liver, called	ketosis.
Which of the following is also called shingles?	Herpes zoster
When processing a specimen for detection of Streptococcus, which of the following culture mediums should be used?	Blood agar
Which of the following terms refers to an order to appear in court with a patient’s medical records?	Subpoena duces tecum
Before reading the prescription to the patient, the medical assistant should ask the physician to do which of the following?	Verify the number of refills
According to the National Fire Protection Association, which of the following colored labels indicates “unstable, may react if mixed with water”?	Yellow
A urine sample that cannot be processed immediately should be placed in which of the following?	Refrigerator
Which of the following bones is most likely to be fractured in a patient who sustained a wrist injury?	Radius
Atomic weight is determined by the number of	protons and neutrons.
Which of the following sterilization methods is most effective for surgical instruments?	Steam
Which of the following is caused by a deficiency of vitamin C?	Scurvy
A medical assistant who releases a patient’s medical record without authorization from the patient can be charged with which of the following?	Invasion of privacy
Surgical hand washing is performed	for 10 minutes with a sterile hand brush.
Volume 2 of the ICD-CM coding system contains which of the following?	Alphabetic index to diseases
Which of the following drugs may cause birth defects?	Teratogens
Cystoscopy is used to examine which of the following body structures?	Bladder
Scheduling patients so that two come in at the beginning of each hour, and the others are scheduled every 10 to 20 minutes is called	modified wave scheduling.
Which of the following is used for inpatient hospital care?	Uniform Hospital Discharge Data Set
Low power, high power, and oil immersion describe which of the following parts of a compound microscope?	Objective lenses
The patient lies on the left side with the left leg slightly bent, and the left arm placed behind the back so that the patient’s weight is resting primarily on the chest. This is an example of which of the following positions?	Sims
Which of the following terms describes the organs and tissues separating the lungs?	Mediastinum
A participating provider in a managed health care program must write off	disallowed charges.
Which of the following is also called “grinder’s disease”?	Silicosis
How long are employee health records required to be kept?	3 years
Which of the following is an example of sublimation?	An aggressive person becomes a boxer.
Which of the following terms is the plural of lumen?	Lumina
An aggressive person who becomes a boxer is utilizing the Freudian defense mechanism known as	sublimation.
Which of the following products is used to absorb poison after vomiting has stopped?	Activated charcoal
Which of the following types of membranes line the joints?	Synovial
The patient’s first impression of the medical office is most often determined by the	receptionist, on the phone.
Which of the following is the hardest substance in the body, covering the crowns of the teeth?	Enamel
Rapport involves	a positive and harmonious relationship.
Gustatory sensors detect which of the following senses?	Taste
Which of the following must be on file in a medical office that uses hazardous materials?	Material safety data sheets
Toxic shock syndrome is an acute infection commonly caused by which of the following bacteria?	Staphylococcus aureus
The prefix epi- means	upon.
Which of the following vitamins aids in blood clotting?	K
Which of the following is a unicellular exocrine gland?	Goblet cell
Which of the following terms means “surgical removal of the colon”?	Colectomy
Which of the following classes of drugs may be used to treat vomiting?	Antiemetic
Which of the following terms describes an agent that inhibits or prevents perspiration?	Anhidrotic
When a patient is deceased, which of the following is the most appropriate medical record classification?	Closed
How often should the medical assistant inventory the supplies that are stored in examination rooms?	Once a month
Which of the following terms describes the process that reduces the number of microorganisms to a safe level?	Sanitization
Which of the following proofreaders’ marks means “insert a space”?	#
Which of the following endocrine glands secretes glucagon?	Pancreas
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 agencies regulates the disposal of infectious waste outside the workplace?	Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Which of the following items is part of a single entry bookkeeping system?	Pegboard
The coronal plane is also called the	frontal plane.
The positive electrodes of an ECG lead are called	anodes.
Which of the following terms means “preparing items for filing by removing loose pieces of tape or paper clips”?	Sorting
Which of the following equipment is used to stop the heart from quivering by delivering an electric shock?	Defibrillator
Which of the following routes of administration allows a drug to enter the bloodstream immediately?	Sublingual
Which of the following computer terms describes a collection of related files that serves as a foundation for retrieval?	Database
Which of the following chambers of the heart is the largest and most powerful?	Left ventricle
Which of the following legal documents applies to anatomical gifts?	Uniform donor card
Which of the following suffixes means “drooping, prolapse, falling”?	-ptosis
The number of organisms required to cause a disease in a susceptible host is known as	an infective dose.
Which of the following examinations is used for the lower rectum and anal canal?	Proctoscopy
Which of the following abbreviations means “instructions to the patient”?	Sig:
The violation of narcotics laws by a health care provider is classified as which of the following?	Felony
Which of the following medications is most appropriate for patients who have osteoarthritis?	Celecoxib (Celebrex®)
Which of the following parts of a business letter is keyed on the second line below the salutation?	Subject line
Which of the following terms describes a diagnosis based on a comparison of signs and symptoms of similar disease?	Differential
Which of the following antibiotics are bactericidal?	Penicillins
The MRI report states, “The patient has a tear of the medial meniscus.” The patient has a tear of the	fibrocartilage of the knee.
Which of the following terms means “surgical removal of an ovary”?	Oophorectomy
The chain of infection starts at which of the following levels?	Reservoir host
The left common carotid artery is a branch of which area of the aorta?	Arch
Which of the following used items is classified as contaminated waste?	Disposable suture removal kit
Which of the following conditions is caused by the lack of melanin pigment in the skin, hair, and eyes?	Albinism
Which of the following diseases or conditions is transmitted by eating raw or undercooked pork from infected pigs?	Trichinosis
When using a terminal digit filing system, which of the following records should be filed first?	022232
Two patients are schedules for an appointment at the same time on the same day. This is an example of which of the following scheduling systems?	Double booking
After the death of a patient, the patient’s medical record legally belongs to which of the following entities?	Patient’s physician
Which of the following drugs may cause the urine to become orange-red in color?	Rifampin
Artificial surfactants are administered to premature infants to help prevent their lungs from	collapsing.
The living together of two microorganisms of different species is called	symbiosis.
The doctor has ordered 120 mg of a drug that comes only in 30 mg tablets. How many tablets constitute a dose?	4
A drug combined with an oil base, resulting in a semi-solid preparation is a(n)	ointment.
Which of the following letter formats is the most common type used in medical practices?	Full block
Which of the following abbreviations means “after meals”?	pc
Which of the following diagnostic procedures is used to visually examine the stomach?	Gastroscopy
Which of the following organisms is a type of protozoan?	Trichomonas vaginalis
Which of the following is a computer output device?	Printer
Listening to sounds with a stethoscope is referred to as	auscultation.
Biohazardous materials must be disposed of in containers labeled with a symbol of which color?	Orange-red
Which of the following basic food groups contains the greatest amount of ascorbic acid?	Fruits
A medical record is most defensible in a court of law if it includes which of the following?	Accurate documentation of care
The gastrocnemius muscle is located in which of the following parts of the body?	Lower leg
Which of the following is the most appropriate position for examination of a patient with dyspnea?	Fowler’s
Which of the following information included in a patient’s medical record is subjective information?	Patient’s family history
Which of the following is a hereditary disease that causes copper accumulation in the brain?	Wilson’s disease
Which of the easiest filing system for locating a misfiled record?	Color-coding
Which of the following describes the conscious awareness of one’s own feelings and the feelings of others?	Projection
Which of the following refers to a combination of activities designed to ensure reliable and valid test results?	Quality control
Which of the following is the correct route of administration for measles, mumps, and Rubella (MMR)?	Subcutaneous
Which of the following documents is most appropriate for verifying a supply order when supplies are received?	Packing slip
Which of the following is the definition of the term “encephalitis”?	Inflammation of the brain
Which of the following is the most important aspect of infection control procedures?	Handwashing
Which of the following are the most commonly used suture sizes?	2-0 through 6-0
Which of the following vitamin deficiencies may cause rickets?	D
When direct pressure does not effectively control bleeding from a wrist wound, pressure should be applied at which of the following arteries?	Brachial
Which of the following best describes respirations that are increased in rate and depth?	Hyperpnea
Inflammation of the joints between the vertebrae in the spine is known as	spondylitis.
Consent is unnecessary	in an emergency situation.
Which of the following waves represents the slow recovery of Purkinje fibers?	U
Which of the following pieces of incoming mail should be delivered directly to the physician?	A meeting notice from a medical society
Weight gain during pregnancy	is recommended to be anywhere between 24 and 35 pounds.
Which of the following terms describes erythrocytes that have decreased hemoglobin?	Hypochromic
Which of the following infectious microorganisms can be seen only with an electron microscope?	Viruses
The scheduling process of screening and treating patients with the most serious problems first is known as which of the following?	Triage
Which of the following suffixes means “abnormal fear”?	-phobia
Which of the following microorganisms may cause syphilis?	Treponema pallidum
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
Which of the following is a salicylate?	Anacin®
Which of the following types of viral hepatitis is transmitted via the fecal-oral route?	Hepatitis A
Which of the following types of epithelial cells form a protective cover on the skin?	Squamous
Which of the following types of information is most likely to be dictated in an ambulatory care facility?	Progress note
A colposcopy is an examination that is performed to visualize tissue in which of the following body systems?	Reproductive
Which of the following microorganisms appear as grape-like clusters when stained and viewed through a microscope?	Staphylococci
Which of the following ICD-9-CM codes indicates the cause of an accident?	800-999
Which of the following types of medications are most likely to be stored on a crash cart?	Narcotics
A patient who has a legal will dies. Which of the following persons may authorize release of medical records?	The patient’s attorney
Which of the following abbreviations is used for diagnosis of a disease?	Dx
Amantadine is classified as an	antiviral.

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