quantitative test is one that

test for presence and amount of the substance sample

what type of unprofessional conduct could result in a revocation of a physicians license

inappropriate contact with a patient

what is the best time to run a control on a POC test ?

the performing the test on the PT

which of the following is the most appropriate action when changing a patients dressing ?

loosen the dressing stuck to the wound with sterile water

what does SOAP stand for

subjective, objective, assessment and plan

which of the following is a closed ended question ?

does the pain leave and return through the day

hypotension is defined as

systolic pressure below 90 and diastolic pressure below 60

coordination of benefits means that

services are coordinated between the primary an secondary patient insurance

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1
mr. smith suffers from a condition that causes an enlargement of the bones in his hands, skull, feet and thickening of s
cretinism
acromegaly
Addisons
cushings
2
quantitative test is one that
does not require a trained tech
tests for all substances in the sample
tests for the presence of the substance only
test for presence and amount of the substance sample
3
structure that is composed of two or more tissue types ?
organism
system
cell
organ
4
what type of unprofessional conduct could result in a revocation of a physicians license
failture to dictate PT notes
incorrect charting
failure to be on time
inappropriate contact with a patient
5
which of the following tests is conducted in a clinical laboratory
allergy
visual acuity
CBC
hearing
6
what type of urine specimen is cultured and examined for bacterial growth ?
catheterized
24 hour
random
first morning
7
when performing basic life support on a adult PT, what is the compression to breath ratio ?
15 to 1
20 to 1
30 to 2
15 to 2
8
the physician prescribed penicillin for a PT with a known allergy, what type of negligence is this
misfeasance
abandonment
malpractice
9
what type of communication involves listening to the PT responses, observing non verbal cues, and restating what you hea
empathic
reflective
assertive
active
10
what is the best time to run a control on a POC test ?
the performing the test on the PT
when abnormal test results have been obtained
when opening a new box of tests
11
the PT account has been turned over to a collection agency, and the PT calls about the bill. what should the PT be told?
find another physician
remit payment to the physicians office
speak to the office manager
contact the collection agency
12
which of the following medical tests is included in a lipid panel ?
potassium
triglycerides
glucose
Ablumin
13
the number of vertebra within the thoracic region is
12
10
5
7
14
which of the following is the most appropriate action when changing a patients dressing ?
loosen the dressing stuck to the wound with sterile water
pull off the dressing stuck to wound very quickly
loosen the dressing stuck to the wound with an antibacterial ointment
cleanse the wound site with an antiseptic solution
15
the knee chest position is used for which examination ?
rectal
abdominal
lumbar spine
16
you are working as a medical intake at an urgent care, three PTs walk in at 9 AM with various illness what process will
rescheduling
triage
phone screening
patient registration
17
an optional health benefit offered to people who are signing up for social security benefits
medicare part b
medicare part a
medicaid
champus
18
during a PT interview, your PT tells you that she drinks alcohol four or five times a week, this information should be
social history
chief complaint
past history
present illness
19
what section of the medical history form states the PTs reason for visiting a practitioner ?
personal information
chiefs complaint
history of present illness
past medical records
20
a female PT needs to provide clean catch urine specimen. At what point during urination should the specimen be collected
during mid stream
at any point during urination
during the first stream
towards the end of urination
21
MSDS info includes
product manufacturing conditions
table of chemical elements
information on computer products
general emergency information
22
how long has the pain been going on and on a scale from 1-10 with 10 being the worst pain of your life. is ex of
using a leading question
a closed ended question
an open ended question
23
when collecting a chain of custody line specimen, how soon should the urine temperature be measured ?
within 1 minute
within 9 minutes
within 14 mins
within 4 minutes
24
revealing information about a PT without consent unless otherwise required by law is called
genetic manipulation
bioethics
conflict of interest
breach of contract
25
what does SOAP stand for
subjective, opinion, assessment, and plan
subjective, objective, assessment and plan
subjective, objective, assessment and prognosis
26
in which part of SOAP notes should allergies be documented ?
plan
subjective
objective
assessment
27
a murmur is abnormal sounds that may indicate
intentional obstruction
stroke
valvular heart disease
28
what is the Max number of days for non absorbable natures to stay on a PT face
15-20
9-12
1-3
5-7
29
in which stage of infection would a PT be present with complaint of malaise
convalescent
incubation
acute
prodromal
30
what can produce an artifact that mimics the baseline seen is atrial fibrillation?
use of an electronic device
machine malfunction
poor skin contact
muscle tremors
31
equipment that separates liquid into their different part is an
autoclave
incubator
analyzer
centrifuge
32
where is a tympanic temperature taken
the rectum
ear
armpit
under tongue
33
What does PHI stand for ?
private health instructions
Protected health instructions
private health information
protected health information
34
which of the following is a closed ended question ?
what makes the pain worse
does the pain leave and return through the day
how would you describe the pain you are experiencing
what is the reason for your appoint today
35
hypotension is defined as
systolic pressure about 150 and diastolic pressure above 90
no measurement systolic pressure
systolic pressure below 90 and diastolic pressure below 60
36
what is there maximum amount of medication allowed when administered subcutaneously ?
1.5 ML
2.0 ML
1.0 ML
0.5 ML
37
according to OSHA what is the leading cause of accidents in the medical office
medication error
slips and falls
workplace violence
38
how often should a PT medical records be reviewed to ensure its accuracy and completeness ?
annually
on a continuing basis
quarterly
bi-annually
39
what term is used to describe an intermediate diagnosis through the evaluation of the pt history and physical examinatio
physical diagnosis
differential diagnosis
clinical diagnosis
final diagnosis
40
in a pediatric PT, which of the following urine specimens contains the highest solute concentration ?
first morning
postprandial
fasting
clean catch midstream
41
a babys pulse and reparation rate are
same as adult
slower than adult
faster than adult
42
what following documents is prepared when a PT decides to grant another person the legal authority to act on behalf
living will
power of attorney
self determination
informed consent
43
muscles that act on knee joint exhibit 2 actions
flexion and extension
flexion and extension
medial rotation and extension
adduction and abduction
44
female PT came in to the emergency room due to vaginal bleeding what name of the instrument hold open the wall of vagina
hemostat
retractor
speculum
forceps
45
coordination of benefits means that
services are coordinated between the primary an secondary patient insurance
secondary insurance is always filed before the primary
the physician and PT coordinate health care cost and codes
46
best position to place a PT who is experiencing chest pain and shortness of breath
supine
fowlers
lithotomy
prone
47
A fluctuating fever that returns to or below normal baseline then increases again Is
remittent
intermittent
continuous
onset
48
part of the heart that pumps oxygenated blood out of the heart to the body
left ventricle
right atria
right ventricle
left atria
49
when is the postprandial serum level measured ?
after sleeping
after excerice
after eating
after drinking
50
co insurance is calculated based on
capitation rate
number of policy holders
fixed charge
% of charge
51
what is the function of the large intestine aka colon
absorb vitamins
absorb water
absorb fat
52
all pathogens are
communicable microorganisms
microbes that cause diease
normal bacterial found in skin
microorganisms living in soil
53
what position is used for pelvic exam
lithotomy
sims
knee-chest
Fowlers
54
what portion of a surgical tray is considered non sterile ?
half an inch of the outer border
five inches of the outer border
one inch of the other border
55
as instructed by the physician a MA is preparing a PT for a medical procedure. they explained procedure, risks side effe
obtained a signed informed consent form
proceed with the procedure
obtain verbal consent
56
the common name for a medication known as
generic name
trade name
brand name
chemical name
57
which of the following is the first step in choosing an evaluation and management code?
identify the place of service
verify pt DOB
verify insurance eligibility
check the physician credentials
58
what test tube is appropriate for a CBC test
red
lavender
light blue
green
59
which blood test requires fasting
PTT
HCG
CBC
cholesterol
60
the hormone tested for in pgrenacy test is
TSH
HCG
progesterone
Estrogen
61
when collecting a sterile blood specimen, which blood tube could be used ?
yellow top tube
gray top tube
lavender top tube
green top tube
62
in which of the following conditions should foods with high levels of triglyceride be avoided ?
chronic obstruction pulmonary disease
Crohns disease
arrhythmia
atherosclerosis
63
what organs main function is to elimination water and excess waste products
kidneys
gallbladder
inestines
liver
64
a clinical MA is taking a PT pulse for 30 sec and notice some irregularity. what must they do ?
record the pulse they measured in the PT chart
take the PT blood pressure
take PT temperature
count the PT pulse for a minute
65
res ipsa liqueur means the thing speaks for itself. what is this referring to
malpractice
disobedience
negligence
malfeasance
66
if a medicare PT sees a non participating provider, who will receive the insurance payment ?
Patient
physician
medicare
67
the hormone that triggers the body reaction in flight or fight is
thyroxin
cortisol
epinephrine
ACTH
68
defamation through spoken statements
slander
sympathy
empathy
liable
69
A PT is having a seizure. Which of the following is the most appropriate step for the MA to take to protect the PT ?
call for help
administer small amounts of liquid
loosen clothing around the pT neck
raise the PT feet
70
what is another name for the dity to meet reasonable expectations of our PT
loyalty
fidelity
benficence
confidentiality
71
a blood culture and sensitivity (c&s) test is most likely performed in which division of the clinical laboratory ?
chemistry
microbiology
hematology
urinalysis
72
the body organ targeted by HBV is the
lungs
brain
liver
hearts
73
a PT has received a PT balance notification. when should an outstanding payment collection process start ?
after 90 days
after 30 days
after 10 days
after 60 days
74
what manual is used to assign codes for procedures that are rendered in the physicians office
CPT
ICD-10-CM
CMS
ICE-10PCS
75
which is the first tapping sound when a BP cuff is deflated
pulse
systolic
diastolic
76
what department performs a CBC
cytology
Hematology
serology
pathology
77
which of these laws protects you from exposure to blood borne pathogens and other body fluids in the work place ?
HIPAA
occupational safety act
OSHA
CLIA
78
what info is included in the PT registration record section of the electronic health record
current list od medication
demographic and billing data
results of previous physical examinations
list of current diagnosis
79
which body position is commonly used for examining the head and neck ?
sims
lithomoy
prone
semi fowlers
80
a follow up note from a previous visit is a
progress note
lab report
prescription note
81
blank contains all the most current written documents related to a PT healthcare
consultation report
consent forms
medical records
pathology report
82
hand asepsis uses
scrub brushes
medicated towels for drying clean hands
doil based creams after the routine hand washefamtio
anti microbial soap
83
which of the following terms means the act of articulating and speaking clearly ?
enunciation
conversation
pronunciation
communication
84
A MA is checking in a new PT , when suddenly the PT begins to have facial drooping and is slurring their speech what con
anxiety attack
cerebrovascular accident
myocardial infarction
syncope
85
a MA has received lab results from an outside provider what Is the next step?
send the results to the PT
send the results back to outside provider
send the PT a bill for lab results
place the results on the physicians desk for signature ?
86
what class of medications will require a prolonged pressure applied to the site following venipuncture ?
anticoagulants
antihypertension
antipsychotic
antibiotics
87
which of the following blood tests requires that a PT fast prior to the collection of a specimen ?
GTT
H&H
HCG
CBC
88
which of the following is a common route for administration of parenteral medication ?
injection
transdermal
topical
oral
89
when looking on the imprinted numbers on a check the second series o numbers is the
bank identifier number
account number
routing number
check number
90
which of the following adult vital sign reading should be reported to a physician ?
pulse of 88 bpm
temperature of 99.9F
respiration of 16 breaths per minute
blood pressure of 220/180 mm/HG

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