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If a patient is unresponsive, which should be assessed first? Circulation, airway, and breathing
Which organism commonly causes toxic shock syndrome? Staphylococcus aureus
What do the pulmonary arteries do? Transfer low
What is the most effective way to educate new patients about office policies? Distribute patient information booklets
What does the term cryptorchidism mean? Undescended testicle
When collecting a specimen for a throat culture, which structure should be swabbed? Pharynx
Which study is most appropriate for detecting breast abscesses? Thermography
What is a disadvantage of single entry bookkeeping?
Which condition would give plasma or serum a milky appearance? Hyperlipidemia
Which type of mail guarantees delivery by 3:00 p.m. the following day? Express mail
Which device converts printed material into a form that can be read by a computer? Scanner
Depakene is what type of medication? Antiepileptic
What is the first cervical vertebra called? Atlas
When one rescuer performs CPR on a very small 3 year
Records must be maintained for drugs dispensed in the medical office that fall under which schedules? Schedule II, Schedule III, Schedule IV, and Schedule V
Who should correct an error in a patient's chart? The person who originally charted the entry
Which type of mail provides proof that a letter has been received? Certified mail
According to the AAMA, how often is recertification of the CMA credential required? Every 5 years
What type of listening occurs when a medical assistant does not offer advice or assistance? Passive listening
An ICD 10
What substance is released from an injured cell? Histamine
To comply with Medicare guidelines, which charges must a physician write off? Disallowed charges
Which is the recommended screening test for tuberculosis? Mantoux test
Distention of the renal pelvis and calyces by urine is called what? Hydronephrosis
For a multipage letter, what should the medical assistant use? Letterhead for the first page and blank paper for all subsequent pages
Which of the following is the primary benefit of aerobic fitness? Improved cardiovascular endurance
What is the appropriate response when opening the medical office and finding signs of forced entry? Call the police
What is the appropriate response when opening the medical office and finding signs of forced entry? Call the police
Which organism is associated with toxic shock syndrome? Staphylococcus aureus
What do the pulmonary arteries carry? Deoxygenated blood to the lungs
What is an effective method for educating new patients about office policies? Provide patient information booklets
Which statement describes cryptorchidism? An undescended testicle
When collecting a throat culture, where should the specimen be obtained? Pharynx
Which diagnostic study may be used to detect breast abscesses? Thermography
What is one disadvantage of a single entry bookkeeping system?
Which condition can cause serum or plasma to appear milky? Hyperlipidemia
Which mail service provides proof that a letter was received? Certified mail
Which piece of equipment converts printed information into a form a computer can read? Scanner
Depakene is classified as which type of medication? Antiepileptic
What is the first cervical vertebra called? Atlas
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Which drug schedules require records to be maintained when medications are dispensed from a medical office? Schedules II, III, IV, and V
How should a medical assistant correct a charting error? Correct the entry while preserving the original information
Which type of listening occurs when the medical assistant listens without offering advice or assistance? Passive
An ICD 10
Which substance is released from an injured cell? Histamine
To comply with Medicare guidelines, which charges must the physician write off? Disallowed charges
Which test is used to screen for tuberculosis? Mantoux test
Distention of the renal pelvis and calyces by urine is called what? Hydronephrosis
For a multipage business letter, which paper should be used? Letterhead on the first page and blank paper on subsequent pages
A patient's privacy regarding medical information is primarily protected by which federal law? HIPAA
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