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1
Which of the following is not a true statement of the alphabetical system?
Names are filed from left to right.
Documents are arranged in reverse chronological order.
Folder captions are restricted to two subjects.
All are true statements.
2
A(n) ______ identifies codes that are not to be used with modifier-51.
plus
circle with a slash
asterisk
horizontal triangles
3
Which of the following term(s) is/are spelled correctly?
None of these answers
Nosincomial
Conjunctivitis
Sternocleidamastoid
4
Which of the following term(s) is/are spelled correctly?
None of these are spelled correctly.
Adenosclerhosis
Adenosclerosis
Adinosclerosis
5
Which one of the following is not a main purpose of medical records?
Means of maintaining medical records statute of limitations
Provide a chronological record of a patient's medical care
Provide data for education and research
Provide legal protection to patients and documentation
6
The opposite of distal is
medial
proximal
anterior
lateral
7
Dimetapp is an example of what classification of drug?
decongestant
antiarrhythmic
antidepressant
antihistamine
8
Scheduling patients during an hour with a staggering approach describes the
modified wave system
time specified system
wave system
time management
9
80048 to 89399 in CPT refers to
medicine
anesthesia
pathology and laboratory
radiology
10
Annual reports are best filed using a(n)
alphabetical system
subject system
geographic system
numerical system
11
All of the following are steps for proper instrument care EXCEPT
Keep ratcheted instruments in a closed position.
Keep instruments with differing finishes separate.
Use the instrument only for why it was designed.
Do not stack instruments to avoid entangling them.
12
The _____ cavity houses the brain.
abdominopelvic
cranial
spinal
thoracic
13
Making a decision about the name, subject or which you file is what step in the filing process?
sorting
indexing
Coding
inspecting
14
Which of the following is the CPT modifier for decision for surgery?
-76
-57
-59
-27
15
The main function of medical office brochures is
provides physician profiles
describes the services the office provides
All of these answers
answers questions regarding office hours and location
16
A test that evaluates the oxygen saturation in the blood is
spirometry
PEFRs
vital capacity
pulse oximetry
17
Which of the following is required when recalling mail?
Duplicate envelope
Sender's Application for Recall of Mail form
Address
All of these answers
18
__an appointment book means marking out time that the physician is unavailable to see patients.
Juggling
Verifying
Matrixing
Annotating
19
Which describes the interrelationship between the nervous system and the immune system?
The movement of breathing helps maintain lymph flow.
Lymphocytes are produced in the red bone marrow
Undue stress can suppress the immune response.
The skin is the immune system's first line of defense.
20
All of the following are preventative health measures for infection control EXCEPT
rest
exercise
diet
All of these responses are preventive health measures
21
All of the following terms are spelled correctly EXCEPT
episiorrhaphy
ureterorrhagia
thyrotoxicosis
melanodermitis
22
Which of the following is considered an appendage of the skin?
Sudoriferous glands
Dermis
Epidermis
Subcutaneous
23
All of the following may be consulted for drug information EXCEPT
USP/NF
product insert
medical dictionary
PDR
24
Which of the following is considered the terminal portion of the small intestine?
None of these answers
Jejunum
Ilium
Duodenum
25
_____ may be used to index insurance documents.
None of the above
Databases
Scanners
Bar codes
26
_____ sterilization is when an agent may be used for heat-sensitive material.
Ultrasound
Gas
Pressure
Chemical
27
The means by which meaning is conveyed best describes
receiver
source
channel
message
28
The abnormal hemoglobin molecule responsible for sickle cell anemia is
hemoglobin S
hemoglobin F
hemoglobin C
hemoglobin A
29
Positive character traits are
duties
justice
ethics
virtues
30
Five percent formaldehyde is an effective disinfectant that requires
thoroughly rinsing with water
thoroughly rinsing with bleach
thoroughly rinsing with bleach and then water
thoroughly rinsing with soapy water
31
Which of the following is not performed in the handwashing procedure?
Scrub for at least 30 seconds
Remove all jewelry except perhaps wedding rings
Rinse so the water flows from the fingertips to the wrist
Allow the hands to become completely wet
32
Tx consists of diet control focused on slow weight gain and frequent small balanced meals
PKU
IDDM
Gestational diabetes
NIDDM
33
What type of history includes a complete review of systems?
Detailed
Problem focused
Expanded problem focused
Comprehensive
34
The instrument used to count blood cells is
hemocytometer
hemoglobinometer
hematometry
hematocrit
35
Defenses against negligence include which of the following?
Assumption of the risk
All of these answers
Tolling of the statute of limitations
Contributory negligence
36
In infant growth and development, the palmar grasp reflex occurs up to what age?
6 months
2 months
6 weeks
9 months
37
_____ is a privately owned communication network that covers a large, citywide operation.
WAN
SAN
LAN
MAN
38
Difficulty breathing in positions other than upright is called
orthopnea
dyspnea
rhonchi
apnea
39
As a team member, which one of the following are you responsible for?
Promoting competent patient care
Following through on assigned tasks
All of these answers
Working effectively in a group dynamic
40
Which is not a benefit to the medical office for performing follow-up phone call reminders?
The MA can answer patient questions prior to the appointment
The MA can give patient instructions prior to appointment
Patients less likely to show for their scheduled appointment
Less in-office administrative time.
41
A(n) _____ will be needed to prepare the fixed assets portion of the balance sheet.
None of these answers
warranty
service agreement
inventory
42
When classifying an incident, some loss potential is an example of a(n)
potential claim
investigative accident
None of these answers
incident
43
A location for temporary data storage during computer processing is called a
buffer
query
node
bus
44
Any use of drugs that cause physical, psychological, legal, economic, or social harm is termed
physical dependence
None of these answers
social dependence
psychological dependence
45
When centrifuging urine for microscopic analysis, the MA should use
10 to 12 mL
8 to 10 mL
6 to 8 mL
4 to 6 mL
46
Medical records should be maintained for a period of time consistent with _____ guidelines.
state
accrediting agencies
federal
All of these answers
47
Which of the following would be indexed first?
Glenda Browne
Bill Browne
Mary Ellen Bowden
Fred Brown
48
In a health history, marital status, occupation, and education represent which of the following
Family history
Social history
Personal habits
Demographics
49
Which coding systems is an MFS for services based on the level of resources to provide servces
RBRVS
CPT
RVS
DRG
50
Intramuscular injections are commonly administered in the
All of these answers
deltoid
vastus lateralis
gluteus medius
51
The normal transparency of freshly voided urine is
opaque
hazy
turbid
clear
52
What agar plate(s) are streaked for a wound culture?
EMB
BAP
MAC
Both BAP and MAC
53
A combination of keystrokes that, when entered, performs a specific function is known as
macro
merge
reveals
micro
54
All of the following are signs of decomposing urine EXCEPT
acetone evaporates
cellular structures disintegrate
bacterial growth
pH becomes acidic
55
How long should an instrument be boiled to ensure the destruction of most microbes?
15 minutes
10 minutes
30 minutes
20 minutes
56
Which of the following represents improper telephone technique?
Answering a call with “please hold”
Thanking the caller for holding
Checking periodically with callers who are on hold
Asking the caller if (s)he can hold and waiting for a reply
57
All of the following may be used in a routine physical exam EXCEPT
otoscope
stethoscope
All of these answers
reflex hammer
58
The Civil Rights Act of _____ prohibits discrimination in hiring new employees.
1943
1964
1985
1990
59
Reporting a colleague for sexual misconduct is called
disparagement
conflict of interest
jurisprudence
whistle-blowing
60
All of the following terms are spelled incorrectly EXCEPT
spygmomanometer
bradykinesia
leukocytopina
clidorhexis
61
A provider who specializes in diagnosing and treating conditions of the eye is a(n)
ophthalmopathy
ophthalmology
ophthalmological
ophthalmologist
62
Which of the following forms is an Employment Eligibility Verification Form?
W-4
SS-4
W-2
I-9
63
Which of the following term(s) is/are spelled correctly?
Hypoprotienemia
Hypopituitarism
None of these are spelled correctly.
Hypomenorrea
64
Asking the patient to complete a questionnaire would fall into which category of Pt. education?
Learning needs assessment
Implementation and evaluation
cultural considerations
Teaching plan
65
What is the proper method of correcting errors in a paper medical record?
Errors cannot be corrected.
Write the correct information in red ink over the error
Use Wite-Out® and reenter the information.
Draw a single line through the error, date, and initial.
66
An acute needs patient may facilitate the need to
provide the first appointment available
use buffer times
double-book
All of these answers
67
Which represents the correct information when instructing a patient in properly using a cane?
Hold the cane weak side; 6 inches to the side of the foot.
Hold cane strong side; 12 inches to the side of the foot.
Hold cane the strong side; 6 inches to the side of the foot.
Hold the cane on the weak side of the body
68
Determining the true balance of an account is a process known as
budgeting
reconciling
comparing
resolving
69
A basic word element that identifies the central meaning of a word is a
root
prefix
suffix
combining form
70
Carbonless copies of checks use a special paper known as
MICR paper
DOD paper
OCR paper
NCR paper
71
Ideally, urine should be analyzed within how many minutes of collection?
60 minutes
30 minutes
5 minutes
10 minutes
72
The aqueous humor is situated ________ to the lens.
lateral
medial
distal
anterior
73
Existing CPT codes are represented by HCPCS
Level II
Level IA
Level IIA
Level I
74
AOB means
assignment of benefits
average objective benefits
actual, observable behavior
archives of business records
75
A property or right owned by a business defines
asset
revenue
capital
liability
76
_____ exits the Bowman's capsule.
Efferent arteriole
Afferent arteriole
Glomerulus
Peritubular capillaries
77
Which of the following filing systems refers to filing according to date?
Chronologic
Numeric
Alphabetical
Subject
78
Diabetes insipidus is a disorder of what body system?
circulatory
endocrine
respiratory
immune
79
00100 to 01999 in CPT refers to
radiology
anesthesia
medicine
pathology and laboratory
80
Which one of the following is the most appropriate first step of post-exposure follow-up?
Report the incident to the authorities
Contact the CDC for instructions
Contact OSHA and report the incident
Report the incident to the person's supervisor
81
Which of the following is considered software?
Disk Drive
monitor
printer
Microsoft Word
82
The medical abbreviation meaning "by mouth" is
b.i.d.
ad lib
n.p.o.
p.o.
83
How long may an address change service remain in effect?
1 month
18 moth
12 month
2 month
84
An insurance company that sells or administers an insurance contract is also known as the
provider
carrier
beneficiary
policy
85
Muscles that can be controlled consciously best describes
involuntary muscle
smooth muscle
striated muscle
cardiac muscle
86
A device used to stimulate the heart in response to cardiac arrhythmias
CRP
CPR
ECG
AED
87
Negligence requires the following elements EXCEPT
inconvenience
causation
damage
duty
88
The initial amount of loss the insured suffers before the insurer indemnifies is
hazard
risk retention
accident
deductible
89
If a client does not respond to communication, the medical assistant should
ignore the situation
write a note in the client's chart
notify the provider
keep trying
90
All of the following hormones are produced by the anterior pituitary EXCEPT
somatotropic hormone
prolactin
thyroid-stimulating hormone
oxytocin
91
The medical assistant notices a patient who is blind attempting to locate the exit. He should
ignore her, she will manage
ask, “May I be of assistance?”
take the patient by the arm and direct her to the exit
yell out corrective directions as she proceeds to the exit
92
Which of the following terms relates to a respiratory disorder?
HBP
RIH
COPD
MI
93
A common liquid culture media is
BAP
PEA
MAC
TSB
94
Office brochures provide all of the following information EXCEPT
location
insurances accepted
how to reach the office in case of an emergency
All of these answers are included on a brochure
95
In a(n) _____, a beat is not transmitted out of the SA node.
sinus bradycardia
sinus arrest
sinus tachycardia
sinus block
96
The language of business is known as
bookkeeping
accounting and bookkeeping
banking
accounting
97
Heat gain is generated through a process known as
augmentation
puissance
torridity
metabolism
98
Blue Shield will handle Medicare _____ claims.
Parts A and B only
Part A
Part C
Part B
99
If an upset patient expresses frustration concerning a long wait, the MA should say
I'm sorry let me check to see when you may expect to be seen
We are very sorry; the doctor is way behind
This is a very busy clinic; please be patient
Yeah, I know, it’s a busy day
100
Which of the following may affect body temperature?
Activity
Environment
All of these answers
Age
101
Simple method to check accuracy of postal scale to see if 1 ounce is displayed when weighing
8 pennines
9 pennines
7 pennies
6 pennies
102
All should be taken into consideration when developing a medical practice brochure EXCEPT
font size and style
copy person
format
type of paper
103
All of the following are considered secondary storage devices EXCEPT
floppy disk
hard disk
hard disk
modem
104
Which of the following programs is available to active duty military dependents?
Tricare
Workers’ compensation
Medicaid
Medicare
105
Which describes the interrelationship between the reproductive system and the endocrine system?
Blood transports sex hormones to target organs
The hypothalamus triggers the onset of puberty
The pelvis encloses and protects the reproductive organs
Nutrients cross the placenta from mothers digestive system
106
Which risk management step is concerned with the severity of a loss?
Risk assessment
Risk control
Risk transfer
Risk identification
107
The medical abbreviation meaning "as desired" is
ad lib
q.o.d.
p.r.n.
stat
108
In a fetus, where are the most active sites of blood cell production?
bones and stomach
tissues and bones
liver and spleen
brain and intestines
109
When working with medical equipment which of the following statements is incorrect?
When handling blood, the use of gloves is optional
Safety inspections are performed by appropriate personnel
Routinely inspect all electrical equipment for damaged cords
Wear protective gear when using equipment that has radiation
110
The _____ reflects the electrical impulse of the heart emanating from the atria.
T wave
QRS complex
P wave
PR interval
111
Which does not need to be legally reported by the health care provider to the state?
Rape
Death from undetermined cause
All of these answers need to be reported
Drug abuse
112
Which of the following is the byproduct of incomplete fat metabolism?
Casts
Urobilinogen
Glucose
Ketones
113
The imaginary plane dividing the body into front and back parts is
midsagittal
transverse
coronal
sagittal
114
Which one of the following statements is most correct regarding surgical gloving?
Place the first surgical glove on the nondominant hand.
Pick up the second glove by only the outside of the glove.
Keep the gloves above waist level.
Open the outer and inner wrapper after a surgical scrub.
115
Which is a federal statute that promotes the adoption of patient medical information technology
HIPAA
HITECH
UAGA
ADA