When referring to collections, "what is a skip"?

a patient who has moved purposely to avoid paying the bill

Complete the following analogy: the smaller the lumen of a needle

the larger the gauge of the needle

If a patient complains of dizziness and is about to faint, what steps should be taken?

sit the patient with the head lower than her heart

What is used in Clark's rule?

uses a child's wt and ht are in proportion

Liniments are used how?

used externally with massage to produce the feeling of heat

What does pulse oximtery evaluate?

it measures the o2 saturation in arterial blood

Your patient is experiencing hypoglycemia what do you do?

give juice,soda, or candy to her

used to pay for Social Security and Medicare

A patient with Bells Palsy would have which of the following complaints?

malfunction of a certain cranial nerve

Patients that are exhibiting signs of cyanosis will

will have blood levels of CO2 that are more than O2 levels

permanent surgrical connection between and artery and a vein

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1
When referring to collections, "what is a skip"?
a gesture of good will
a patient who omits or skips a payment
a patient who has moved purposely to avoid paying the bill
none of the above
2
Complete the following analogy: the smaller the lumen of a needle
the larger the gauge of the needle
the more medication that can be given at once
the larger the opening of the needle
the more pain that is produced from the injection
3
If a patient complains of dizziness and is about to faint, what steps should be taken?
sit the patient with the head lower than her heart
do chest compressions
give the patient a sugary drink
ask the patient to stand and exercise
4
which of the following organs would be described as being located retroperitoneally?
kidneys
spleen
thymus
small intestines
5
The anatomic structure located in the middle of the heart seperating the right& left ventricles
sputum
seperator
septum
none of these
6
What abbreviation means "drops"?
gt
gtt
dr
by
7
What is used in Clark's rule?
uses nomogram
uses a child's wt and ht are in proportion
is based on BSA
uses the child's weight and height
8
The nutrient that builds and repair body tissues
Vitamins
Minerals
Proteins
Glucose
9
When you do the Heimlch maneuver what couold happen if you have improper hand placement?
damage to the manubrium of the sterum
a broken xiphoid process
damage to the coccyx
None of the above
10
which of the following abbreviations means before meals
Qh
Ac
Prn
QID
11
To obtain collections through small claims court,
all of these
a judge will pass judgement but will not collect funds
judgement must be made on behalf of the plantiff
an attorney is not necessary
12
Which of the following is an insurance plan for military personnel and veterans?
EPO
TRICARE
PPO
HMO
13
The following are included in the rules on charting, EXCEPT:
check carefully the name on the chart
do not chart assumptions
chart in pencil
date each entry and sign with your complete name and title
14
Liniments are used how?
used externally with massage to produce the feeling of heat
used after surgrey
used internally on your gums
used on horses
15
Consequence of insufficient pressure applied after withdrawal of a needle
knot in the vein
clot
serum
thrombus
16
What part of a prescription has the name and quantities of ingredients in the medication?
Subscription
Superscription
Rx
Inscription
17
What does pulse oximtery evaluate?
it measures the o2 saturation in arterial blood
it measures the o2 saturation in venous blood
it measures the heart rhythm
it measures pulse and resp
18
Doctor ordered 50mg of a med. Available dose is 5mg/2mL, how much would the dose be?
10mL
5mL
20mg
20mL
19
Your patient is experiencing hypoglycemia what do you do?
perform an ECG
give juice,soda, or candy to her
tell her not to worry about it
giver her nitroglycerin
20
The keyboard key that enters and exits the full screen mode:
Esc
Enter
F11
F10
21
Which mail classification includes, letter and parcels that wt 13 oz or less?
periodical mail
Priority mail
first class mail
standard mail
22
If a patient is choking and can not speak what do you do?
give chest compressions
give the patient some water to push the obstruction
begin CPR
do the Hemilch maneuver
23
FICA is:
collected by the federal goverment
is voluntary
all of these
used to pay for Social Security and Medicare
24
which of the following sets of word parts mean
-ia and -ac
-pathy and -isis
a- and an-
-dynia and -algia
25
one of the three smallest bones in the body is the
Distal phalange of the small toe
stapes
coccyx
vomer
26
The purpose of ear instillation is to:
dilate the ear
clean the ear
enhance the hearing of the patient
treat otitis externa
27
What is the reading you can get from the RR intervals?
Respirations
Aterial pulse
O2 satration
Ventricular pulse
28
Amonuts that are owed to a business services render or good supplied and called:
Vendor
Accoun t receivable
disbursements
Liabilities
29
A patient with Bells Palsy would have which of the following complaints?
malfunction of a certain cranial nerve
paralysis of the right or left arm
A sub condition of cerebral palsy
A side effect of a stroke
30
The classification of drugs that prevent or stop the pt from further bleeding
antiarrhythmics
anticoagulants
diuretics
hemostatics
31
Which one of these is NOT used to treat depression?
citalopram
sertraline hydrochloride
paroxetine hydrochloride
nifedipine
32
What does t.i.d mean?
once
5x a day
3x a day
4x a day
33
The part of the prescription that gives the refill info:
D.A.W
Signature
Inscription
Repetatur
34
Accounts=Liabilities+Owern Equity, which accounting system uses this equation?
Acounts receivable
Equityu
Double-enrty
Daily log
35
What is the greeting we use at the beginning of a letter, email, or a memo?
Closing
Complimentary
Heading
Salutation
36
In emergency situations what are the ABCs?
Airway, breathing, compressions
alert, breathing, cardiac
application,Breathing, CPR
airway, breathing, circulation
37
A Pathological condition described as increased intraocular pressure of the eye is
Detached Retina
glaucoma
presbyopia
Fovea Centralis
38
Patients that are exhibiting signs of cyanosis will
will have blood levels of CO2 that are more than O2 levels
show signs of hyperoxia
will have increased o2 saturation
none of these are right
39
Number of le adult per leukocyctes for average adult per micrometer
5-10
70000-100000
1000-6500
5000-10000
40
What degree of burn would you get from being out in the sun for several hours?
fourth degree
first degree
second degree
third degree
41
When considering structural organization of the body which of these is the basic unit of life
molecules
chemicals
atoms
cells
42
A big piece of skin and soft tissues hanging like a flap what injury has accrued?
avulsion
lacteration
abrasion
contusion
43
Cash amounts that are paid out are called:
payables
Packing slaips
disbursements
Invoices
44
Which of the following is a prophylactic drug?
Compazine
Amoxicillin
Corticosteroids
Hepatitis B vaccine
45
The Duodenum:
section of the sm intestine where pancreas delivers insulin
section of the stomach where gull bladder delivers bile
third section of the small intestine leading to the colon
none of these
46
What type of drug do give a patient with am irregular heartbeat?
Antiseptic
Antipsychotic
Antiarrhythmic
Advil
47
A sphygmomanometer is used to
check for a pulse
check for vital signs
check for heart disease
check blood pressure
48
How often do you have to get you CPR cerification renewed?
every two years
twice a year
every five years
once a year
49
In a business letter, what margin is commonly used?
2 inch
1/2 inch
3 inch
1 inch
50
Fistula
permanent surgrical connection between and artery and a vein
removing a vein
hard rock
thrombus
51
Which of the following devices allow the user to manipulate the cursor?
bluetooth
backspace
tab key
mouse
52
A patient has poison ivy, what steps should be taken?
apply antibiotic cream right away
call poison control and ask for the antidote
rinse the affected area immediately with lots of water
Call 911
53
A patient is asked to abduct her arms which one acuratly describes her arm movement
she moves her arms toward her tunk
rotate arms at the wrist
she moves her arms away from her trunk
cross one arm over
54
A patient that has been diagnosed with alopecia would be described as having
indigestion
body lice
hair loss
lack of ear lopes
55
CC
cod cough
chief complaint
course cause
calicum citrate
56
Which of the following safety suggestions would apply when using an AED?
do not use it in the chest area
do not use it on a patient with a heart condition
all the above
do not use in water
57
A Patient presents with vesicles covering the upper torso. Which of these could cause this?
auto accident
sun burn
knife fight
fungal infection
58
What is it called when the insurance gives you documents that tell you what is covered?
certification of coverage
coordination of benefits
explanation of benefits
contingent beneficiary
59
If the patient ingested 10 grams of fat, how munch calories did he actually eat?
40
70
90
70
60
The body system that functions to maintain fluid balance and contains the spleen
urinary system
digestive system
reproductive system
lymphatic system
61
A medical assistant is going to give a SUBQ injection Which of the following are true?
the needle length should be greater than 1 inch
the angle of the needle should be at a 90dregee angle
no more than 2mL of meds should be injected using SUBQ route
the injection can be given in the antecubital space
62
This injection technique or route of administration is performed at an 90 degree angle?
SubQ
IM
IV
ID
63
Carries Hisamine
Neutrophils
Basophils
Monocytes
Cells
64
All of the following are components of the infection cycle, EXCEPT:
susceptible host
Reservoir
Means of transmission
means of termination
65
A doctor has updated his office by buying new furiture, what is the debt owed to the vendor?
owner's equity
asset
account payable
acount receivable
66
A procedure that examines a portion of the large intestines with an edoscope is called
bicuspid valve
sigmoidoscopy
colposcopy
tricuspid valve
67
Geographical area is important when:
none of the above
following office policy on bookkeeping
handling equipment orders
establishing fee schedules
68
Meds, when applied to a patch that is affixed to the pt skin's is called
mantoux test
transdermal
topical oinment
buccal
69
IRS Form W-2 refers to:
Social Security number application form
Federal unemployment tax return
request for Federal Tax ID number
wage and tax statement
70
What does first aid for frostbite include?
run warm water over the area to rewarm the affected area
running cold water over the affected area
cover with a blanket and use a heating pad
71
What is a non-parental route for medication administration?
Rectal suppository
IV drip
Intrcardiac
IM injection
72
The prescription signature: "ss tab TID x 14d" means:
1/2 every 6 hours for 14 days
forget what it says just give it all at once
1/2 tab three times a day for 14 days
1/2 tab every 3 hours for 14 days
73
What type of cash is used when the doctor sends you to the store for stickers for children?
accounts payable
accounts receivable
personal check
petty
74
this gland secretes a hormone that helps with the sleep/wake cycle
pineal
hypothalmus
pituitary
pancreas
75
What is another name for prefilled syringe?
Flange
Tuberculin syringe
Insulin syringe
Cartridge
76
Which of the following medications would be given to treat vomiting?
Acetaminophen
Lisinopril
Simvistan
Promethazine
77
3 skills of the phlebotomist
dosage cal, blind stick, invertory
billing,coding, hard skills
see vein get vein blow vein
social,clerical,technical
78
Segment
monoline
lines that cross each
just lines
line between two wave forms
79
DSL stands for?
dirct satellite link
Direct subscriber line
Dynamic simulation language
data set liabel
80
The debt oblingation of a business:
Asset
Liability
Account receivable
Equity
81
what do you find in capillaries
mixture of RBC and WBC
blood
a mxture of venous and arterial blood is found
vessels
82
One gigabyte is approximately how many bytes?
1 billion bytes
1 million bytes
1 trillion bytes
1024 bytes
83
what type of medicine is given to a patient with an irregular heartbeat?
antipsychotic
antiseptic
arrhythmic
cathartic
84
I-9 forms are:
filed within three business days of hire
all of these
required by federal govenment
require the employer to verify forms of identificant
85
Aging amounts are addressed
mainly when patients visit the office
only by the office manager
none of the above
typically every thirtyuntil payments is received
86
You find a patient laying on the ground what do you do first?
check the carotid pulse
give mouth to mouth resuscitation
check chest compression
confirm if the patient is unconscious
87
Red marked glass thermometers are used to take what temperature?
rectal
axillary
tympanic membrane
oral
88
which type of shock is related to low blood volume?
Psychogenic
Anaphylactic
Hermorrhagic
Cardiogenic
89
When would you chest thrusts be performed in an emergency situation?
None of these
when assessing the responsive patient
when assisting a pregnant woman who is choking
when performing CPR
90
inner endothelial layer of a blood vessel
inner ear
tunica adventitia
tunica intima
tunica media
91
what is an indication of a head injury from a car wreck?
vomiting
rapid pulse rate
bleeding from the rectum
extreme hunger
92
ID injections are used for which of the following procedures?
all of them
TB testing
drug sensitivity testing
allergy testing
93
The government agency that regulates Medicaid and Medicare:
ICD
HCFA
CPT
OSHA
94
which of the following medical terms is misspelled
diaphragm
cocycx
polycystic
gastropexy
95
This injection or route of administration is usually given during PPD:
IM
IV
SubQ
ID
96
Which of the following is not a basic step in filing records?
conditioning
coding
purging
indexing
97
When performing first aid on a patient that has a profusely bleeding injury above the wrist?
place pressure on her radial nerve
cover the area with a wet towel
place a tourniquet on her arm just above her wrist
place pressure on the brachial artery
98
Which of the following medications is used for anaphylaxis?
Lasix
Adenosine
Narcan
Epinephrine
99
What abbreviation means " at night"?
gtt
p.c.
s.c.
h.s.
100
The body plane that divides the body into right and left sides is the
medical plane
median plane
Transverse plane
frontal plane
101
All of the following are types of insurance plans, EXCEPT
PPO
EPO
HMO
WHO
102
How a drug is processed and cleared in the body referred to as
output
antagonism
synergism
metabolism
103
The medical term "basophilia" refers to:
an attachment of the epithelial cells of the skin
a representation of basophils on a blood smear
none f these
an overabundance of a particular white blood cell in blood
104
Which of the following formals would correctly solve a dosage cal problem?
(ordered dosage/ Dosage on hand)
(dosage hand/ dosage ordered)
None of them are right
amount of drug/ ordered dosage)
105
The rule of nines is used to assess what?
none of these are correct
determine the level of tissue damage from the burn
assesses the amount of O2 saturation of a burned body
to determine the amount of the body that has been burned
106
How many 1mm boxes are in a 6 second Rythum strip?
5 one millimeter boxes
30 one millmeter boxes
200 one millimeter boxes
15 one millimeter boxes
107
Which of the following is NOT part of the 6 rights of drug administration?
right dose
right drug
right doctor
right route
108
The abbreviation s.o.s means:
in the morning
at night
stat
if necessary
109
when a patient is standing in anatomical position where are his feet?
facing forward with the toes spread open
feet pointed inward
side by side and facing forward toes resting comfortably
facing out to the sides to open the hips
110
What is the study of poisons called?
toxicology
pharmacopoisonology
pharcodynamics
pharmcotherapeutics
111
If the med is supposed to be given q6 how many times in a day will u give it
12
2
4
10
112
Which of the following would be used to treat GERD?
Nuprin
Flexeril
Claritin
Nexium
113
The term Afferent nerve means
Carrying an impulse to the brain
none of these
carrying an impulse away from the brain
carrying impulses to the motor neurons
114
A 7 yr old child tripped and fell with an outstretch arm. What injury might have accrued?
Colles' fracture
Rickets
Greenstick fracture
Spiral fracture
115
The form a drug when a drug is sweetened and flavored but is thinner than a syrup:
spirits
elixir
tincture
liniment
116
The study of drug actions as it moves in the body
Cummulative effect
Pharmacology
Pharmacokinetics
Pharmacodynamics
117
The best way to handle petty cash:
noe of the above
is to assign one person to hadle it
is to keep it locked in the back office until needed
is tp replenish the supply as fast as you spend it
118
Abbreviation meaning "as needed"
AC
Prn
CHF
AN
119
What is the annual amount an insured must pay towards serivices before the insurance pays them?
copayment
fee for services
debuctible
coinsurance
120
where do you place the thermometer when taking the temperature at the axilla ?
in the rectum
in the armpit
on the temple
in the mouth
121
accurately describe anisocytosis
pt has a high level of fat cells and is obese
pts cells are indicative of necrosis
abnormal condition of skin cells
red blood cells vary in size
122
what does -oma mean?
old surgical site
frickle
pertaining to
tumor
123
A patient has cut himself. To control the patient's hemorrhage, the initial step is to:
immobilize the part
apply a tourniquet below the site
give topical antibiotic
apply direct pressure
124
SOMR means what?
state of the Media Record
standardized outpatient records
standard oriented medical records
source-oriented medical records
125
which of the following glands found in the skin secretes a liquid called sebum
apocrine glands
lacrimal glands
sweat glands
sebaceous glands
126
which medical term means surgical fixation of the stomach
abdominorrhaphy
gastropexy
abdominorrhexis
gastroplasty
127
The lateral malleolus is comprised of which of the following bones
Ilium
Malleolus
Tibia
Fibula
128
your drug ordered is 500mg of medication, how many grams should be given
5
50
0.5
500
129
This section of the lab uses serum to analze the presence
cytology
serology
hermology
microbiology
130
Which of the following agencies would be responsible for monitoring controlled drugs?
DEA
CDC
AMA
FDA
131
Which of the following is NOT considered an asset?
money
bank debts
medical and office equipment
land,buildings, furiture
132
The mitral valve is synonymous with the term
bicuspid valve
tricuspid valve
left ventricle
right atruim
133
What type of shock might a patient have if they have a high fever, tachyapena and hypotension?
Cardiogenic shock
Anaphylactic shock
Septic shock
Neurogenic shock
134
the word part at the beginning of a medical term is
combining vowel
prefix
suffix
combining constant
135
A diabetic has excessive amounts of ketones in his urine, what does this indicate?
diabetes insipidus
diabetic ketoacidosis
shock
hypoglycemia
136
The Atlas and the Axis:
are the first two bones that form the column for the spine
are found in the vertebrae
can be described as being cervical
all of these
137
What coding system is used to code for procedures& medical serices provided by the dr?
OSHA
CPT
ICD
ICD-10
138
Drug schedules
are scheduled into 5 categories
are based on the potential for abuse
relate to controlled substances
none of the above
139
The prefix "centi" means:
one tenth of a unit
one millionth of a unit
one thousandth of a unit
one hundredth of a unit
140
A child c/o scratches and small cuts on her skin, what injury might have happened?
abrasions
avulsion
lacerations
contusions
141
A procedure that examines a portion of the large intestines with an endoscope is called
Cardiac Catheterizaton
colposcopy
upper GI
sigmoidoscopy
142
Which of the following is a fat soluble vitamin
Niacin
Folic acids
Retinoic acid
Cyanocobalamin
143
A Dr. asks you to place the pt with his dorsal side facing the table. how is the pt positioned?
the patient is lying on his stomach
the pt is lying in supine
the pt is lying prone
the patient is lying in the recovery position
144
Where is a buccal drug administrated?
between the cheek and gum
applied to the skin
under the tongue
orally
145
The acronym FAST is used for what condition?
Heart attack
migraine
Stroke
Onset of labor in a pregnant patient
146
What do you do when a patient has a grand mal serizure?
restrain the patient
shake the patient until he becomes responsive
place a tongue depressor in their mouth
move the patient to an open area
147
The most common vowel used to combine word parts in medical terms is an
E
O
I
A
148
What does NPO stand for?
nothing needed by mouth
nothing by mouth
only by mouth on Tuesday
everything by mouth
149
How should a pt prepare for a colposcopy?
clear out the lower GI system
NPO for 8-12 hours before the procedure
d/c all HTN Rx for two days prior to the procedure
none of the above prep is necessary for this procedure
150
What does diaphorsis mean?
profuse vomiting
profuse sweating
excessive amounts of leg hair
gasping for air
151
A MA needs to check a 10 month old baby's pulse where should she check it?
carotid
fermoral
brachial
radial
152
What does HPI stand
all of these
history of patient's indications
history of patient illness
history of present illness
153
what boney landmark is described as large, blunt, and irregular shaped process
Trochanter
condyle
Tuberosity
Tubercle
154
Which drug type would be used to treat a mycotic condition
Diuretic
Antifungal
Antiemetic
Antiarrhythmic
155
Which of the following is accurate when calculating liabilities
Liabilities=Assets+Owner Equity
Liabilities= Owner Equity- Assets
Liabilities=Assets- Purchaser's Equity
Liabilities=Assets-Owner's Equity
156
In alphabetic filing which name should filed first
Schultz, Jerry
Schutlz, Vin
SChultz, Mary
Schultz, Dory
157
Which of the following is NOT recommended when assessing emergency cases?
call 911
move the patient and transfer to a chair or bed
use the ABC method to assess the patient
look for alert tags
158
the heat-regulating center of the brain is the
pituitary gland
hypothamus
pons
medulla oblongata
159
A child diagnosed with a green stick fracture which of these describes the break
colles fracture of the tibia
compound fracture of the fibula
fracture of the growth plate of the ulna near the wrist
a partial break in a long bone
160
What is a common fracture in children?
comminuted fracture
colles' fracture
compound fracture
greenstick fracture
161
the flap of tissue that covers the trachea upon swallowing is the
epidermis
epiglottis
endocardium
epistaxis
162
which of the following sets of word parts mean "pain"?
a- and an-
-dynia and -algia
-pathy and -osis
-ia and -ac
163
Which of the following is not considered a mineral?
Iodine
Zinc
Riboflavin
Magnesium

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