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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Questions asked during the ROS about palpitations, pain, blood pressure, edema, and arrhythmias would be part of which body system? | Cardiovascular system |
| RBCs that are normal in shape are called which of the following? | Discocytes |
| Which of the following is the first step in developing a teaching plan for patient education? | Assess learning needs |
| Which of the following is considered a mandatory credential? | Licensure |
| How long do unwrapped instruments and supplies usually require in the autoclave at 250°F to achieve sterilization? | 30 minutes |
| An Employment Eligibility Verification Form must be filed with the INS within how many business days? | 3 |
| The IRS has created which of the following forms that is also known as the Employee's Withholding Allowance Certificate? | W-4 |
| Which examination method requires the use of a stethoscope? | Auscultation |
| When credit is denied, how many days does a patient have to request, in writing, the reason for denial? | 60 days |
| Which blood test measures the rate at which anticoagulated RBCs will fall when allowed to settle in a thin columnar tube? | ESR |
| The process of loading the software instructions onto the hard disk is called which of the following? | Installing |
| The Romberg test is associated with which of the following examinations? | Otorhinolaryngological |
| What are composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen and are mostly plant products? | Carbohydrates |
| the treatment for which blood glucose disorder consists of diet control focusing on slow but steady weight gain, avoidance of concentrated sugar sources, and frequent small balanced meals? | Gestational diabetes |
| Which one of the following statements applies to paper medical record entries? | Must be written in permanent ink |
| Testicles that have failed to descend into the scrotum indicate which of the following conditions? | Cryptorchidism |
| Which of the following should be assessed first when rendering first aid? | Pulse |
| How long does HIPAA require medical records be kept? | 6 years from the date of its creation or last use whichever is longer |
| How often should the autoclave be thoroughly cleaned? | Once a week |
| What injection is given into the adipose tissue under the skin? | Subcutaneous |
| Which one of the following materials is appropriate for wrapping instruments to be autoclaved? | Muslin |
| The process of converting meaning into understandable symbols is known as which of the following? | Encoding |
| Microscopic structures found in the urine that are composed of precipitated protein are called which of the following? | Casts |
| A collection of organs working concertedly to carry out a bodily function is which of the following? | Systems |
| What are AEDs used for? | Ventricular fibrillation |
| The meeting chairperson is responsible for which of the following? | Developing the meeting agenda |
| Which of the following develops if a patient is allergic to a substance after allergens have been administered? | Wheal |
| Which of the following may affect body temperature? | Environment |
| Which of the following is not true? | Females generally have higher blood pressures than males. |
| A referral is required for which of the following community resources? | Specialty care |
| When a medical assistant is required to wear a surgical gown for a procedure, which one of the following statements is most correct? | Put on the gown prior to donning surgical gloves. |
| Which one of the following circumstances does not require the contract to be in writing? | Sale of goods under $50.00 |
| Which one of the following is a typical sequence for a physical examination? | Health history, specimen collection, vital signs, physical examination, other diagnostic procedures, post-exam discussion |
| Which group of people naturally have a lower at-rest heart rate? | Athletes of any age |
| What is the main concern for a victim who has been in a motorcycle accident? | Head and neck injuries |
| The Ishihara test is associated with which of the following examinations? | Ophthalmological |
| Vital signs are also known as which of the following? | Cardinal signs |
| Mimicking the behavior of another to cope with feelings of inadequacy is called which of the following? | Identification |
| The communication process includes which of the following? | Channel |
| Placement at the fourth intercostal space to the left of the sternum is known as which of the following? | V2 |
| Which of the following should be recorded in a patient's medical record? | Patient statements |
| When classifying an incident, some loss potential is an example of which of the following? | Investigative accident |
| In which specialty exam will a patient be asked to identify common odors? | Neurological |
| What is a standard or principle that guides behavior regarding what is right and what is wrong is called? | Moral |
| What color does gram-negative bacteria stain? | Pink |
| Which vacutainer is used for most hematology procedures? | Lavender top |
| Under HIPAA guidelines, the use of electronic transactions are required by Medicare and which of the following? | Medicaid |