The main purpose of PPE is to:

provide employee a barrier against infection

Mr. Smith called the office to get the test results for his wife. What should the medical assistant do

Check medical record if Mr. Smith is authorized in hippa form, if so yes

Under HIPAA who may access the patient medical record?

only health care providers directly involved with the patientscare

When a patient fails to show for an appointment the event must be

documented in the patient's chart

Quantitative test is one that

tests for the presence and amount of the substance sample

Hypotension is defined as

Systolic pressure below 90 and diastolic pressure below 60mmHg

Which of the following is not true regarding HIPAA laws

few boundaries are set on the use and release of health records

What choice is a typical educational topic for elderly patients to prevent disease

annual flu and pneumonia vaccination information

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1
A follow-up note from a previous visit is a
prescription note
lab report
progress note
chief complaint
2
Patient has possible corneal abrasion and needs referral.Which specialty is a physician that deals w/ eye injury&disease
oncologist
ophthalmologist
optician
optometrist
3
Which term means the act of listening for sound made by internal organs
palpation
mensuration
percussion
auscultation
4
complete destruction of all forms of microbial life
sanitization
disinfection
sterilization
germicide
5
Scheduling structure where no appointment is needed and patients are seen in order of arrival is called
clustering
modified wave
wave
open hours
6
The main purpose of PPE is to:
provide employee a barrier against infection
prevent infection transmissions to the patient
help protect a professional appearance
protect clothes
7
Co-insurance is calculated based on
% of charge
fixed charge
number of policy holders
capitation rate
8
When a provider withdraws from the care of a patient without reasonable discharge this is Known as
Malpractice
abandonment
negligence
slander
9
The medical term for a temperature of a 104 F
Pyrexia
Hyperpyrexia
Pyuria
Purulent
10
Privacy rule gives the patient the right to:
access their ex-pouse's medical record
access their medical record
refuse treatment
sue a doctor
11
Mr. Smith called the office to get the test results for his wife. What should the medical assistant do
Check to see if Mr. Smith is really Mrs. Smiths's husband
Tell Mr. Smith that you cannot release the information
Check medical record if Mr. Smith is authorized in hippa form, if so yes
Give him the results
12
Under HIPAA who may access the patient medical record?
only the primary care physician
those with the same last name
only health care providers directly involved with the patientscare
any health care provider
13
The body organ targeted by HBV is
heart
liver
kidney
brains
14
You are working as a medical intake at an urgent care center. Three patients walk in at 9:00 am with various illnesses,
phone screening
appointment scheduling
triage
patient registration
15
The hormone tested for in pregnancy tests is
Estrogen
progesterone
TSH
HCG
16
What is another name for the duty to meet reasonable expectations of our patients
fidelity
loyalty
beneficience
confidentially
17
A murmur is abnormal sound that may indicate
stroke
intestinal obstruction
Valvular heart disease
Bronchial asthma
18
Person who is trained to examine tissue samples and perform biopsies
phlebotomist
cytologist
Medical Technologist
histologist
19
In which stage of infection would a patient be present with complaint of malaise
acute
prodromal
incubation
convalescent
20
Part of the heart that pumps oxygenated blood out of the heart to the body
left ventricle
left atria
right atria
right ventricle
21
A baby's pulse and respiration rate are;
faster than adult
slower than an adult
same as adult
not significantly different that an adult
22
The hormone that triggers the body's reaction in fight or flight is called
ACTH
thyroxin
epinephrine
cortisol
23
A female patient came into the ER due to vaginal bleeding, what is the name of the instrument used to hold open the wall
forceps
hemostat
speculum
retractor
24
Physician prescribed penicillin for a patient with known allergy, and the patient died, What type of negligence is this?
malpractice
Magnificence
misfeasance
abandonment
25
When a patient fails to show for an appointment the event must be
documented in the patient's chart
erased from the schedule
written on a no show log
Monitarily charged to the patient
26
What information is included in the patient's registration record section of the electronic health record
lists of current diagnosis
demographic and billing data
results of previous phusical examinations
current list of medications
27
Quantitative test is one that
tests for the presence of the substance only
does not require a trained tech
tests for all substances in the sample
tests for the presence and amount of the substance sample
28
All gestures do not mean the same thing in all cultures. what gesture would be considered acceptable by most people?
direct eye contact
not of the head
pointing a finger
warm smile
29
Which of the following refers to the process of determining how long a patient balance has been outstanding
accounts payable
account aging
account receivable ratio
balance due
30
what term is used to describe an intermediate diagnoses through the evaluation of the patient's health history and physi
final diagnosis
clinical diagnosis
differential diagnosis
physical diagnosis
31
Demerol 75mg IM every 4 hours as needed for sever pain is what type of medication order?
prn
single
stat
routine
32
Revealing information about a patient without consent unless otherwise required by law is called
breach of contract
conflict of interest
genetic manipulation
bio-ethics
33
Which of the following blood pressure readings would be considered stage 1 hypertension
126/84
116/72
178/104
148/96
34
How long has the pain been going on & a scale from 1-10,10 being the worst pain.How would you describe it? is example of
a closed ended question
using a leading question
an open ended question
demanding an explanation
35
Unit in a hospital run by physicians and experts in musculoskeletal diseases n bones, muscles, joints and tendons. Ident
oncology
opthalmology
rheumatology
obstetrics
36
Hand asepis uses
oil based creams
scrub brushes
ant-microbial soap
medicated towels for drying clean hands
37
Patient appointments are scheduled together by type by what scheduling method?
modified wave scheduling
unstructured scheduling
Single booking scheduling
cluster scheduling
38
Which of the following is the most common means o transmitting pathogens
touching
blood transfusions
ingesting food
coughing
39
Best position to place a patient who is experiencing chest pain and shortness of breath
supine
prone
Lithotomy
Fowler's
40
A patientt arrives at an urgent care complaining of nausea. As you begin the assessment she vomits bright red blood. Wha
gown, booties and gloves
face shield and gloves
gown and gloves
gloves and face shield and gown
41
Which agency regulates the controlled substances act
IRS
CLIA
DEA
OSHA
42
The best place to interview a patient
at the patient's home
In the exam room
over the phone
in the reception area
43
Most HIV Exposures in an health care setting is usually due to
contact with patients
accidental needle sticks
splashes during surgery
droplet transmission
44
Where is a tympanic Temperature taken
the rectum
under tongue
armpit
ear
45
________ contains all the most current written documentation related to a patient's healthcare
consent form
pathology report
medical record
consultation report
46
Hypotension is defined as
No measurable systolic pressure
Systolic pressure below 90 and diastolic pressure below 60mmHg
Systolic pressure above 150 mmHg and diastolic pressure above 90mmHg
Systolic pressure of 129mHg and diastolic pressure of 80mmHg
47
During a patient interview, your patient tells you that she drinks alcohol for or five times per week, this information
chief complaint
past history
Present illness
Social History
48
When a patient presents with a temperature of 100 degrees F this would be classified as:
hyperpyrexia
low grade fever
sub normal
normal
49
The number of vertebrae within the thoracic region is
10
7
12
5
50
Which of the following is not true regarding HIPAA laws
violators are held accountable of patient privacy right become compromised
patients have more control over their medical records
few boundaries are set on the use and release of health records
Patients informed choices regarding how their personal health info used
51
What choice is a typical educational topic for elderly patients to prevent disease
sterile technique used in the medical practice
the location of the patient's public health resources
annual flu and pneumonia vaccination information
health anti-aging skin care techniques
52
Which mode of infection transmission occurs from touching contaminated lines
direct
vehicle
droplet
airborne
53
A fluctuating fever that returns to or below normal baseline then increases again is
intermittent
onset
continuous
remittent
54
When looking on the imprinted numbers on a check, the second series of numbers is the
routing number
check number
account number
bank identifier number
55
24 hour specimen would be an example of a
postprandial specimen
timed specimen
clean catch specimen
morning specimen
56
What is the combing form of the liver
Hidr/o
Hepat/o
Hect/o
Hem/o
57
When a body has had adequate rest for at least 12 hours it is said to be in
Basal state
resting state
physical state
steady state
58
When taking a medical history of patient with active TB what type of PPE is required
googles
gloves
mask
lab coat
59
The ability to identify with someone else's feelings is called
respect
feedback
empathy
sympathy
60
What type of gloves could be reused if properly washed?
sterile
utility
examination
disposable
61
Muscles that act on knee joint exhibit 2 actions
medial rotation and extention
flexion and extension
flexion and medial rotation
adduction and abduction
62
All pathogens are
communicable microoganisms
microbes that cause disease
microogaanisms living in soil
normal bacteria found in skin
63
An invoice for monthly rent of the building where the medical office is located, typically handled by which department
compliance
human resources
Accounts payable
accounts receivable
64
Res Ipsa Liqutur means the thing speaks for itself, what is this referring to
negligence
Malfeasance
Disobedience
malpractic
65
An optional health benefit program offered to people who are signing up for social security
medicaid
Medicare part B
Champus
Medicare part A
66
The common name for a medication known as
brand name
trade name
generic name
chemical name
67
What does SOAP stand for
Subjective, objective, assessment, prognosis
Scheduling, objective, assessment and predict
Subjective, objective, assessment, plan
subjective, opinion, assessment, plan
68
Defamation through spoken statements
slander
empathy
liable
sympathy
69
What department performs a CBC
patology
serology
hematology
cytology
70
What type of unprofessional conduct could result in a revocation of a physician's license?
failure to be on time
inappropriate contact with a patient
incorrect charting
failure to dictate patient notes
71
Pulse site used to measure BP
temporal
radial
brachial
popliteal
72
federal government sponsored healthcare insurance for those who are over 65 this is known as
aetna
medicare
medicaid
tricare
73
Which of the following is a closed ended question
What is the reason for your appointment today
Does the pain leave and return throughout the day
How would you describe the pain you are experiencing
What makes the pain worse
74
Coordination of benefits means that
services are coordinated between the primary and secondary patient insuranc
The physician and patient coordinate health care costs and codes
The codes used are coordinated between procedure and diagnostic codes
secondary insurance is always filed before the pimary
75
The patient information sheet contains
personal and insurance information
past family history
chief complaints
Past Medical history
76
An order issued by the court to obtain evidence is called a/an
subpoena
interrogation
remand
deposition
77
There are many diseases that are harmful even fatal to children> Which condition is the most associated with the mortali
cough
meningitis
fever
chicken pos
78
Choose the most appropriate way for all employees to understand their role in regarding emergencies
professional company should provide instruction on how to handle office eme
office should havea writtenplan of response for all employees to follow
office staff attends acommunity college
physician explains everthing
79
Ethics is:
abstinence from any harm
Conforming to moral standards of right behavior or a rule of conduct
A structure examination of how should behave
Viewpoint of a system of values, general beliefs and attitudes
80
Hypertension is defined as
No Measurable systolic pressure
systolic pressure below 90 and diastolic pressure below 60 mmHg
Systolic pressure above 150mmHg and diastolic pressure above 90 mmHg
Systolicpressure of 129mHg and diastolic pressure of 80mmHg
81
Which of the following is correct regarding contact transmission
transmission of pathogens that remain suspended in the air for long time
involves contaminated instruments, needles, and contaminated hands.
pathogens transferred by mosquitos, flies, rats
involves the transferr of pathogens by food
82
When a medical assistant witnesses a patient signature what information is being verified
patient's willingness to pay the balance
patient diagnosis
the patients identity and signature
the patient's identity
83
Smallest structural unit of the nervous system
neuron
brain
spinal cord
neuro fibrils
84
Equipment that separates liquids into their different parts is a/an
centrifuge
analyzer
autoclave
incubator
85
What manual is used to assign codes for procedures that are rendered in the physicians office
ICD-10-CM
ICE-10PCS
CPT
CMS
86
PHI stands for
private health instructions
protected health information
personal health information
private health information
87
What is the function of the large intestine aka colon?
absorb water
absorb fat
absorb sugar
absorb vitamins
88
notifiable infections must be reported to
Center for disease control
your supervisor
World health organization
The patient's physician
89
The interval between the exposure to infection and the appearance of the first symptom is called
active period
incineration period
incubation period
means of transmission period
90
which are the accessory organs of transmission
esophagus and pharynx
duodenum and bile duct
cecum and rectum
liver and gallbladder
91
Any time an employee in a medical office is injured a/an__________ must be completed as soon as possible
HIPAA fom
patient history sheet
call the the ER
incident report
92
structure that is composed of two or more tissue types?
organism
organ
system
cell
93
A patient weighs 83.9 kg how many pounds does the patient weigh?
250 lbs
185 lbs
200 lbs
175.8 lbs
94
Entrance, ramps widened restrooms and braille signs are just a few of the requirements of this act
American with disabilitites act
equal employment opportunities commission
clinical laboratory improvement act
cival rights act
95
Which of the following cannot be handled by the medical assistant
directions to the facilty
patient requesting emergency medical advice
new patient and return appointment
whether or not the physicianis in a certain health plan
96
What organ's main function is to eliminate water and excess waste products
gall bladder
intestines
kidneys
liver
97
MSDS information includes:
General emergency information
information on competitor products
table of chemical elements
product manufactureing conditions
98
A round raised skin lesion with itching that is a positive sin of reaction if allergy testing
vesicle
pustule
wheal
papule
99
Why is it important for medical facilities to go through an accreditation process
allows a facility to charge more
lets commuity know that facilities to go through an accreditation process
provides better marketing of services
Its required in order for the facility to bill it's patients
100
Which of these laws protects you from exposure to blood borne pathogens and other body fluids in the work place?
CLIA
OSHA
HIPAA
Occupational Safety Act

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