TG Mock Exam

a blood smear is

if a laboratory test requires serum, which vacutainer tube is the tube of choice

the term "distal" means

you're obtaining an ECG. pt accidently burps while strip is running, causing an artifact.

Mr. Smith suffering enlargement of bones in skull, hand, feet, and thickening of skin.Condition

which term refers to the total amount of air that is exhaled from fully inflated lungs?

legally a physician

when is the most appropriate time to discuss payment arrangements with a new patient?

for coding a diagnosis, the first place to go is

a failure of bone marrow to produce red blood cells results in which type of anemia?

oxygen that enters the circulatory system through which structures of the respiratory system?

lidocaine is a type of

while taking a pt med history for active tuberculosis, what type of PPE is required?

what is the correct way to calculate pulse pressure?

Accounts receivable is

what drug prevents the action of another drug or chemical?

which specialist diagnoses and treats disorders of the stomach and intestines?

lithium heparin is a suitable anticoagulant for which of the following tests?

which proc is appropriate for preparing blood and other pot infectious material for transport?

pathogen responsible for causing an infection is called the infectious

when a BP cuff is deflated, the first tapping sound is the _pressure

hepatitis means

which type of precautions would be used for a pt who has pulmonary tuberculosis?

PKU test diagnos defic of phenylalanine hydroxylase,clinic encounter inborn error metab perform

which reduces patient satisfaction with a medical practice?

If you suspect that the pt you are preparing for examination is a victim of abuse, you should

the primary pacemaker of the heart is called the

recording electrocardiogram, depress standard button moves stylus up how many small squares?

2types civil actions against Dr.s 4 injuries result from health care,lack of informed consent n

Using a stethoscope, the artery most commonly used for taking a patient’s pulse is

muscles that act on the knee joint exhibit two actions

the reason for removing jewelry from the hands and wrists before a surgical scrub is

one method to calculate heart rate from an EKG strip is to

how far above the site of draw is the tourniquet placed?

Coordination of benefits means that

Before you proceed with a patient interview, you should obtain

the surgical removal of the gallbladder is a

which laboratory values might indicate cardiac muscle injury?

which body plane divides the body into upper and lower portions?

using a venterogluteal approach for intramuscular inj in buttock area, which muscle for med?

pt has complained of nausea and vomiting for several days,physician will likely prescribe

new pt has not received services from physician or physician of specialty group practice for

F pt, foll up, r side mastectomy w/some removal lymphoid tissue,cond 4 blood draw r arm not rec

the patient's specimen is lipemic. this is usually an indicator that the patient is

which situation can a pt med record be released without a signed authorization?

best method for transmitting confidential info from one medical practice to another is

another name for chest leads is

One example of PPE includes

hematemesis should be recorded under which of the following systems?

The term meaning close to the point of attachment is

a structure that is composed of two or more tissue types is called an

types of gloves can be decontaminated n reused if show no signs of deterioration after use

normal sinus rhythm has a heart rate of _ beats per minute

which circumstances would waive the need for a written release of medical records?

recording a patient’s height, what is the conversion formula to go from centimeters to inches?

when creating an office policy manual, it should begin with

the primary function of the nervous system is

Which of the following job responsibilities has the highest risk exposure?

which specimens are best used to measure clotting factors?

which of the following nutrients provides the best source of energy for the body?

a pt had a left thyroid lobectomy performed. Preparing insur claim, coding which body system

Which of the following areas of the body is the site at which to detect the popliteal pulse?

45yr man come 4 stress test, bp is 120/80, during test 95/55, skin's cold/clammy, best action?

A crime punishable by a fine or imprisonment for less than one year is known as a

when using a terminal digit filing systems, which records should be filed first?

which of the following is the purpose of records management?

which is correct for ending a venipuncture procedure?

the normal volume of urine produced by an adult in a 24hr period generally does not exceed

An instrument used to clear a blockage is a

the tube of choice for glucose testing is

a flexible spending account is designed to

which of the following is correct regarding the flow of blood?

which of the following is an example of an indirect filing system?

which term best describes "destruction by burning"?

Which of the following practices is most important for maintaining medical asepsis?

choose the term that refers to protection from infectious disease

an example of a disease requiring droplet isolation is

which federal acts regulates the dispensing of a controlled substance?

which of the following telephone calls should be given immediately to the physician?

What is the function of hemoglobin?

which of the following letter styles has all lines beginning flush with the left margin?

when using a source-oriented medical records system, documents should be arranged

Professional negligence is also called

how often must employee payroll taxes be reported to the Internal Revenue Service?

which is most common means of transmitting pathogens?

this type of microorganism appears as grapelike clusters when stained an viewed microscopically

the ability to imagine taking the place of the pt and accepting the pt behavior is

Which most accurately states the purpose of coding?

phleb draw blood pt hosp 4 infected wound, wound/bandages cons which link in chain infection?

Which of the following is a common route for the administration of parenteral medications?

which of the following is correct regarding contact transmission?

correspondence that contains information about a pt should be marked

what organ's main function is to eliminate excess water and waste products from the body?

the P wave on the ECG strip should be

which of the following is the route of administration for parenteral medications?

a 24 hr specimen would be an example of a

Hyperpnea is

form that must be signed by pt, for a physician to send records to another physician is

which limb sensor is the reference or ground electrode?

your'e the only CMA on night shift, you get orders for tests within min of each other,priority?

Which of the following is a sedative?

on a pt's chart, the temp is noted as T:99.4 F (A), the "A" indicates

which doc contains info about hotel reservations and travel arrangements?

when adding info to the medical record, new notes are added

a fee schedule can also be known as

tingling in hands, numbness in arm, frequent episodes of blurred vision are characteristic of

in a letter, the letters "ENC", indicates which of the following

when you're facing someone in normal anatomical position, at which body plane are you looking?

according to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, which primary motivation for human behavior?

a type of drug that increases urinary output is an

pt has possible corneal abrasion, needs referral. specialty a phy deals w/eye injury n disease

what is the purpose of an antiglycolytic agent?

hypotension is defined as

unit in hospital run by experts field of musculoskeletal disorders of bones, joints,etc. Dept?

empathy is the ability to

the "right to know" law primarily deals with

MSDS information includes

which device digitizes and converts images into an electronic format?

the purpose of an agenda is to

which endocrine gland produces calcitonin?

which describes an agent that eases or alleviates a condition but does not cure the pt?

which of the following is a standard speed for an EKG machine?

a murmur is an abnormal sound that may indicate

What group of factors is likely to contribute to blood pressure?

narrowing of the valve between the left atrium and the left ventricles is called

which choice is a typical educational topic for elderly pt to prevent disease?

the correct way to indicate an enclosure notation is

a fluctuating fever that returns to or below baseline then increases again is

cellular respiration is a function of the

which of the following telephone calls require immediate transfer to the physician?

what is an example of protected health information?

to release medical information

During a snellen visual acuity test, the pt should stand how many feet from the chart?

which task are considered within the scope of practice for a medical assistant?

an adult blood pressure is measured at which of the following arteries

the use of arm gestures and facial expressions are examples of

in a med record that uses POMR method, where would management, workup, and therapy be located?

Medicare Part A covers

which of the following methods is used to listen to heart, lung, and bowel sounds?

the amount of blood pumped by the heart per minute is called

which of the following vacutainer tubes is routinely used for hematology testing?

blood that is low in oxygen exits the heart through the

which is not a characteristic desirable in a medical assistant?

how many chambers are there n the human heart?

abbreviation for virus that causes acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) is

Sterile materials used to cover an incision are

fixed-dollar amount subscriber must pay or meet each yr b4 the ins begins to cover expenses is

the suffix -iasis means

"Radial pulses are present bilaterally". When entering info in med record, which heading is it?

which should be included in the subjective information section of a SOAP note?

which agencies would be appropriate for referral of a pt with a multiple personality disorder?

the substances produced by the body to counteract viruses, bacteria, and toxins are

most specialists are paid by MCO's using which of the following methods?

a pt in med office has a nosebleed, which is appropriate to be taken first by MA?

Which suture size listed below is the thickest?

diagnostic tests, med and treatments ordered by provider are documented in SOAP format under

the heart is discharging electrical impulses during

identify the rhythm that will often produce an irregular rhythm

sinus_is a slow dysrhythmia

when performing a dermal puncture and lancet hits bone, what serious bone infection could occur

you take vitals of elderly pt, questions you about his med/possible side effects what you say?

which of the following results on a urinalysis is abnormal?

prevent infection transmission to patients

wasting or decrease in size of a muscle because of inactivity is called

MA paid biwkly $13hr, gets time and a half over 80 in 2wk period, what's gross pay for 85 hrs?

which body system has the liver, gallbladder, and pancreas as accessory organs?

which of the following are Evaluation and Management (E&M) descriptors?

a term used to describe a blood sample in which the red blood cells have ruptured is

Which muscle acts to abduct and extend the arm at the shoulder?

the first group of leads to be recorded on an electrocardiogram are the

the hormone tested for in pregnancy tests is

release of a pt medical records without proper authorization might result in charges of

you're asked to draw blood of pt, need to draw CBC w/diff using a lavender top tube, which lab?

what drug enhances the effects of another drug?

Which of the following is a government-sponsored health benefits plan?

which of the following suffixes means cutting into?

which of the following is not true regarding HIPAA laws?

professionalism may best be displayed by

what do you do to convey an open posture while communicating with a patient?

important for assistive personnel to keep in mind during their daily routine in med settings?

fem pt w/ breast cancer refuses care, upset when family talk about grandma who died, defense?

which of the following form indicates an employee's withholding allowance?

a lateral curvature of the spine is known as

a patient's weight should be listed in the patient's chart to the nearest

important information a patient should know about immunizations would be that

pt has been taking aspirin for arthritis. which is most likely to be affected by it?

which of the following procedures can be performed by a MA?

which of the following taxes are paid entirely by the employer?

an unintentional, harmful reaction to a correct dosage of a drug is called

anthropometric measurements

The total amount of blood pumped out of the heart in one minute is known as the

breast mass found in woman whose mother/sister died from breast cancer, cancels next 3 appt

Codeine of is an example of what kind drug?

blood sample is collected from pt and plasma is pink to red, which is most likely cause?

a tickler file is

which positions for the exam of rectum, does pt lie on left side with left leg slightly flexed?

which of the following procedures would require surigical asepsis?

"have you had this problem in the past?" is an example of which types of questions

Which of the following liquids is used in an autoclave to sterilize instruments and supplies?

aspirin and acetaminophen are examples of

which positions would be the most appropriate for a pt undergoing a pelvic examination?

process involves soaking/wiping process and inhibits the activity of disease-causing organisms

which of the blood pressure readings would be considered stage 1 hypertension?

which of the pantient's limbs serves as an electrical ground?

Demerol 75 mg, IM every 4 hrs, AS NEEDED for severe pain, is what type of medication order?

these tiny projections on surface of s intestines allow for greater absorption of nutrients

which requires all employees receive workplace hazard training?

One complete contraction and subsequent relaxation of the heart is called one cardiac

the smallest structural unit of the nervous system is the

reg of heart rate, speed electric, strength contraction r influenced by brain via _nervous sys

a postprandial blood glucose level is measured after

the patient information sheet contains

all pathogens are

which agency regulates the Controlled Substances Act?

an example of an expendable item is a

F pt came to ER w/shortness of breath, unable 2 take sufficient ox, color of skin n nail beds?

spermatozoa are produced in the

which situation would a MA's witness signature be required?

the four classic symptoms of inflammation are erythema, edema, pain, and:

whorls are related to capillary puncture are

a tympanic temperature means the body temperature is measured

the drug order "2 gtts AU q4h prn" is translated

2 premature ventricular complexes (PVC's) in a row are called an _of PVCs

if a finger is "excessively" milked during a skin puncture, the result will be

issues relating to medical advances come under the heading of

sanitization

collection devices used in skin punctures are called

b4 transferring a sterile solution from a bottle to a container on a sterile field

what is the appropriate test used for heparin therapy?

proventil (albuterol) is classified as an

which of the following is the most critical mistake a phlebotomist can make?

MA was sent to the ward to draw blood for coagulation studies. which is correct about draw?

which drug is used as an anticoagulant?

an ordered blood culture should be drawn in a

which lab tests is a screening test for kidney function?

which of the following is considered to be part of objective data?

the average normal heart rate is

a lipemic specimen is a clue that the patient was probably

hematopoiesis is

ICD-10-CM codes that refer to factors that may influence the pt health status are

the correct lead from the center of the heart to the positive pole of the left leg is

the serum or plasma of a lipemic specimen appears

res ipsa loquitur is best illustrated by which of the following?

civil actions involve

cystitis is a

most important procedure performed in med office to prevent the transmission of microorganisms

pt chart indicates a urine sample was collected at 1800, means sample was collected at

an example of a dorsal cavity is the

in an ICD-10-CM code, how many digits are contained in the code that's listed the highest level

the word root of the medical term thoracic is

the ICD-10-CM is a coding system for

the body organ targeted by HBV is the

how many min should urine specimen b centrifuged b4 preparing sediment for microscopic exam?

the material used to wrap instruments for autoclaving must be

the plantar surface of the foot is the

a pt arm is swollen. The term used to describe this condition is

marks n the ECG tracing caused by another source of activity are

which would most likely be the cause of the revocation of a physician's license

which body organ is primarily affected in a person with pulmonary disease?

which of the following precautions require special air handling and ventilation?

a baby's pulse and respirations are

an antipyretic agent works against

a pulse site used to measure blood pressure is

you're preparing a pt for exam when she begins to vomit bright, red blood. Which PPE to wear

The__codes are considered to be the most important of the CPT codes

the lab abbreviation PT stands for

the file folder label for Jennie Holmes-Mathis should be

which of the following cannot be handled by the MA?

the combining form for uterus is

this prefix means "outside"

the amount of federal tax withheld is based on the employee's exemptions, pay period, and

an EMR allows the MA to do all of the following except

which of the following abbreviations is not correct?

what happens 4th/5th digits of intern class of dis, 10th rev, clin mod(ICD-10-CM)code omitted?

which of the following is a clinical duty?

to set up for an examination of a pt with vaginitis, all would be used except

Horizontal flat line that separates the various waves on the ECG strip represents

which of the following is a fungal infection of the skin?

2 employees discussing a pt diagnosis on hospital elevator with ppl present is a violatoin of

the most appropriate site for an intramuacular injection in an infant is

which additives should be used when drawing a specimen for a differential smear?

as a MA you get a weekly paycheck, how many pay periods do you have

what is the purpose of the regular physical examination?

the heart muscle gets its blood supply from the

a solution used to clean the site before routine venipuncture is

gauze pads are used to

ischemia is

the layer of the heart that is responsible for contraction and relaxation is known as the

which of the following is known as swimmer's ear?

in an alphabetic filing system, which of the following records would be filed first?

a patient weighs 83.92 kg. How many pounds does he weigh?

Which term refers to the control of bleeding?

the physician prescribes a buccal med, the MA should instruct the patient to

a spreadsheet would be commonly used for which of the following?

you're taking vitals on a patient, they complain of dizziness once in a while, what symptom?

according to CPT, E&M codes begin with which of the following 2 digits?

without a clot activator, whole blood typically clots in _minutes

which of the following is a segment of the large intestine?

the best way to make sure that a pt insurance info is correct is to

which would be the first step in arranging plans for the physician's out-of-state conference?

phys orders 1,000 mg amoxicillin intramusc, vial reads 500 mg per 1 ml, milliliters admin 2 pt?

when a pt fails to show for their appointment, the event must be

to examine by touch or feel is to

to determine our ventricular pule, the EKG technician would

phlebotomist misidentifies the pt collecting specimen 4 transfusion prep, if injured, act is

the acronym used to remember the actions to take when using a fire extinguisher is

F pt came for physical, measuring pt vital signs, what part of brain is responsible 4 temp reg

which describes removal of infectious agents on surface or object using physical/chemical means

name of law that protects healthcare workers who gave aid during the time of an accident

obese pt was sent to lab for CBC, which veins can the phlebotomist palpate?

a normal testing heart rate for the average adult is

samples mislabeled and mixed on 2 pt, both have orders for blood n urine test, best action?

the functional unit of the kidney is the

no anticoagulants are found in which of the following tubes?

according to the Patient Care Partnership, which of the following is a patient right?

the alpha cells in the pancreas are responsible for the production of

You take a pt temp 96.9 F, physician asks you to convert this measurement to Celsius

the suffix that means deficiency is

phys orders intra inj Demerol50mg 4 pain relief. on hand30ml, multi-dose vial contains 50mg/mL

when using a No.10 envelope, where should the address be placed?

patient with a high degree of jaundice typically has

18 yr old woman comes in for an STD, next day her mother asks for results. which prevents disc

a 12 hour fast is normally required in testing for this analyte

process 4 supplies that come in contact w/internal body tissue open wound, involves autoclave.

a female pt cancer has spread. which term bet describes her condition?

what word is used to describe the breakdown of red blood cells?

most effective way of communicating with a pt who does not speak English?

heparin prevents blood from clotting by

this type of insur policy covers the med expenses for persons injured on physician's property.

Which heart valve is between the left atrium and the left ventricle?

hearts ability to create its own electrical impulse is known as

personality differences are due to

what is the best sample for the determination of blood pH and blood gases?

PHI stands for

questions 195-200

the ability to identify with someone else's feelings is called

the abbreviation for both ears is

optional health benefits program offered to persons signing up for Social Security benefits is

all of the following would require a CPT code except

which ECG lead is considered bipolar?

drawing a patient blood without his or her permission can result in a charge of

which mode of infection transmission occurs from touching contaminated linens?

you perform venipuncture on pt, needle appears in vein but no blood in tube, what do you do?

you're taking vitals patient complains right eye's throbbing.Their right eye's swollen/bruised.

which of the following abbreviations is correctly defined?

pt hematocrit spinning in centrifuge, perform automated hemoglobin test on sample, value 15g/dL

which of the following documents applies to donation of anatomical gifts?

co-insurance is calculated based on a

to cauterize a small lesion on the oral mucosa, the physician might use an applicator with

which is the first step in correcting a misspelled word in a patient's medical record?

select the proper method of urine specimen collection that will avoid contamination

the most appropriate first step when dealing with a pt who is distraught and angry

invoice for mthly rent of building where med office is located is handled by which dept

performing electrocardiogram, which chest leads r placed 5th intercostals space midclav line?

the three kinds of blood cells are

which instructions 2 be given to pt needs collect stool specimens for occult blood screening?

which is not a indexing rule?

75 yr old woman w/emphysema continues to smoke and miss appt against orders of physician, next?

a suffix is an element of a word that

which are also referred to as serum separator tubes (SST)?

the correct lead from the right arm to the left leg is

which of the following types of mail ensures immediate delivery?

the middle layer of the heart is called the

which medications may be used n the treatment of seasonal allergies?

correct term that describes fluid that drains from a wound is

what is the function of the large intestine (aka colon)?

an x-ray study of the spinal cord is known as an

Which test is used for inflammation, infectious disease, and malignant neoplasms?

the integumentary system produces

which injection techniques is most appropriate for the administration of an antibiotic?

which of the following is considered a parasitic infection?

pt has history of cardiovascular disease which tests would not be a screening procedure?

you should leave some time slots open during the schedule each day to

which may replace a medical record that has temporarily been removed from the filing cabinet?

an enforceable contract contains

what must happen for the practice to achieve reimbursement?

which of the following demonstrates proper grammar?

the practice of leaving two appointment times open in the daily schedule is known as

which substances in urine may indicate liver dysfunction?

every prescription for controlled substance requires the physician's signature and a _number?

standard precautions should be used when handling each of the following specimens except

a quantitative test is one that

insulin syringes are calibrated in

identify the tubes needed to collect a PT, STAT lytes, and C in the proper order

the heart is surrounded by a thin fluid-filled sac called the

the correct injection technique used tp lace a tuberculin (Mantoux) skin test is

which drug administration routes most appropriate for a patient who has nausea and vomiting?

a voluntary form of credentialing is

standard size paper and envelope for business correspondence is

the scheduling system based on scheduling similar appt or procedures together is called

the privacy rule gives patients the right to

a hemoglobin value of 10 g/dL is approximately equivalent to a hematocrit of

this type of agreement is designed to prevent excessive costs for equipment repairs

series of components that lead to infection are referred to as the

a tympanic thermometer measures temperature

which coding system is not associated with medical procedures?

who completes the patient's medical history form?

select the question that pertains to pt safety regarding blood collections

Which of the following muscles is commonly used for intramuscular injections in the infant?

a collection tube containing an anti-coagulant must be inverted how many times?

Medication applied in patch form is called

when selecting E&M code for CPT coding, which elements is required for all levels of history

produces a complete cessation of cardiac output

which would appear in past history section of a patient's medical history

administering a drug by placing it under the tongue and leaving it there until it is dissolved?

this computer component allows the computer to perform operations

The Q wave, if present, is always

foster child a medicaid pt, has proc the Dr. charges $125. State allows $75. for it. Dr.'s paid

which is the most effective method to clean a drop of blood from a countertop?

how many electrodes are used as part of a 12-lead EKG?

which of the following is considered to be capital equipment?

pt comes 2 office has chest pain and shortness of breath, which position help to breath better?

pt w/ chest pains, heart 132bpm. ECG mon, fast reg rhythm w/round upright Pw.QRS comp 0.10sec