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1
Choose the part of the letter that briefly explains the reason or purpose of the letter.
Reference notation of the letter
Subject line of the letter
Body of the letter
Closing of the letter
2
Which female hormone promotes maturation of ovarian follicles?
Estrogen
Progesterone
Luteinizing hormone (LH)
Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
3
Which component of the computer serves as the permanent memory inside the computer?
ROM
RAM
MB
VDT
4
The range of fees charged by most physicians in a community is called the
Reasonable fee
Customary fee
Average fee
Usual fee
5
One of the most frequent reasons a claim is denied is that
the completed claim form is not accurate
the coding is appropriate for the services provided
the patient's services are not covered by the plan
the patient is identified as a covered person under the plan
6
Which term describes a temperature of 104.8°F?
Hyperpyrexia
Pyrexia
Hypothermia
Hyperthermia
7
The vaccine against hepatitis B provides immunity for at least
6 years
7 years
3 years
5 years
8
This stores the computer's programs and data.
Hard drive
CPU
Software
System software
9
In which position is the examination table raised in the middle with both ends pointing down?
Fowler’s
Knee-chest
Proctological
Sims’
10
Which of the following Medicare programs covers hospital charges?
Part A
Part C
Part B
Both Parts A and B
11
Which type of drug is appropriate for a patient who displays chronic anxieties?
Dilantin
Ritalin
Diazepam
Sinemet
12
How often will you inventory the narcotic drugs in your office?
Monthly
Weekly
Daily
Quarterly
13
When setting the appointment matrix or appointment guidelines, whose preferences come first?
The physician's
The office manager's
The patients'
The laboratory personnel
14
The inflammatory response is what kind of body defense?
Mechanical defense
Infectious defense
Chemical defense
Cellular defense
15
Which of the following is considered an intentional tort?
Misfeasance
Strict liability
Invasion of privacy
Negligence
16
Which of the following is the most appropriate needle gauge for subcutaneous injection?
25
20
21
17
17
How many spaces below the letterhead should the date of the letter appear?
1 to 2 spaces
4 to 6 spaces
3 to 4 spaces
2 to 4 spaces
18
Which organs are considered accessory organs of digestion?
Duodenum and bile duct
Esophagus and pharynx
Cecum and rectum
Liver and gallbladder
19
Which site is most appropriate for a subcutaneous injection administered by the patient?
center of the hip
upper portion of the arm
lower lateral leg
lateral side of the upper leg
20
Accounts payable or money paid out is known as
proof of posting.
liability.
reconciling.
disbursement.
21
Dysuria is
Painful or difficult urination
Decreased output of urine
Inability to retain urine
Increased output of urine
22
The ability of a medication to produce a desired effect is called
action.
systemic effect.
efficacy.
indication.
23
The type of communication where there is no consideration given to individual differences?
Demeanor
Bias
Stereotyping
Discrimination
24
Which of the following methods of obtaining body temperature utilizes infrared heat waves?
Aural
Axillary
Gallium
Temporal artery
25
Which of the following ICD-10-CM codes indicates cancer?
N00–N99
S00–T88
D50–D89
C00–D49
26
Which vaccine requires 1.0 mL intramuscular (IM) for an adult patient?
pneumococcal vaccine
influenza vaccine
hepatitis A vaccine
varicella vaccine
27
Which of the following could help the physician with a lawsuit?
Questioning the patient about his or her medical record
Using the medical record as a legal document
Documenting only information that could be used in a lawsuit
Correct, clear, legible entries in the medical record
28
The absence of respiration for periods lasting more than 15 seconds is called
Hyperpnea
Shock
Bradypnea
Apnea
29
A substance that inhibits the growth of bacteria is said to be
Sterile
Anaerobic
Symbiotic
Bacteriostatic
30
Your office uses 8 boxes of letterhead each month. How many boxes will you use in one year?
106
76
86
96
31
The art of handling people with tact and genuine concern is called
sympathy.
diplomacy.
empathy.
courtesy.
32
The heart is to the lungs.
Superior
Inferior
Lateral
Medial
33
Which statement deals with office ergonomics?
The office staff was crowded in the reception area.
The desk was too high for the user.
The glare on the computer was extreme.
The chair was the appropriate height for the user.
34
In which type of infection will patients experience alternating periods of being symptomatic?
Acute
Latent
Optimum
Chronic
35
Giving a patient free drug samples to take home is known as
administering
prescribing
dispensing
36
What is the primary advantage of using computers?
You can view medical reports quickly.
The costs are reasonable.
They are designed for multiple uses.
Tasks are performed with speed and accuracy.
37
Orthostatic hypotension can cause patients to experience
Hypokalemia
Macrotia
Diplopia
Vertigo
38
The functional units of the lungs are air sacs called:
Alveoli
Bronchioles
Visceral pleura
Parietal pleura
39
How many liters of blood does the average individual have?
2 to 4 liters
6 to 8 liters
4 to 6 liters
8 to 10 liters
40
Choose the term for the largest artery of the body.
Superior vena cava
Left subclavian artery
Right pulmonary artery
Aorta
41
Choose the body position in which the patient lies flat on the back with the arms by the sides.
Sims
Prone
trendleburg
Supine
42
Which type of resume emphasizes specific skill sets?
Lawyer drawn resume
Chronological resume
Targeted resume
Functional resume
43
To examine a child's ear with an otoscope the auricle is pulled
upward and backward.
backward.
downward and backward.
to the side and backward.
44
Which of the following structures carry blood from the heart to the capillaries?
Arterioles
Veins
Venules
Arteries
45
Choose the abdominal quadrant that houses the liver.
Left lower quadrant
Right upper quadrant
Left upper quadrant
Right lower quadrant
46
Which name is given to a drug first?
the generic name
the brand name
the trade name
the chemical name
47
Which tests are included in a lipid panel?
Sodium, potassium, carbon dioxide, and chloride
Albumin, bilirubin, calcium, and chloride
LDL, HDL, VLDL, and triglycerides
ALT, AST, bilirubin, and alkaline phosphatase
48
The main computer memory is referred to as the
ALU.
AMD.
CPU.
RAM.
49
An ordered blood culture should be drawn in a
yellow top tube.
lavender top tube.
green top tube.
red top tube.
50
The assessment part of SOAP is also referred to as
the patient's prognosis.
the patient's complaint.
the patient's diagnosis.
the patient's diagnostic testing.
51
Patients with minor outstanding debt that is 120 days old are generally
referred to the physician's lawyer.
taken to court to collect the debt.
sent to a collection agency.
sent a collection letter.
52
Which of the following arteries is most commonly used to monitor lower limb circulation?
Posterior tibial
Popliteal
Femoral
Dorsalis pedis
53
This feature protects a computer network from unauthorized access on its own network
secure password
antivirus software
audit control
firewall
54
Which type of law is most common in ambulatory care?
Constitutional law
Criminal law
Civil law
Administrative law
55
How is orthostatic blood pressure ideally measured?
With the patient lying, sitting, then standing
Only when the patient is lying down
When the patient is sitting, then lying down
Only when the patient is standing
56
The symbol "Rx" found on the prescription is the
inscription.
subscription.
pharmacy name.
superscription.
57
What might the patient question if the waiting area does not appear clean?
That the office staff is too busy to maintain asepsis
That the clinical areas are also dirty
That the medical office does not have a cleaning service
That the office staff does not get paid to clean the office
58
Which ECG limb lead does not record any electrical activity from the heart?
Left leg
Right arm
Right leg
Left arm
59
During phagocytosis, which type of cell engulfs and destroys microorganisms?
Erythrocyte
Platelet
Hemoglobin
Leukocyte
60
Which of the following sections of the CPT book refers to Evaluation and Management?
90701–99199
70010–79999
99201–99499
80000–89399
61
Which of the following measures the clarity of the images on the monitor screen?
Pixels
Resolution
Picture element
Dot pitch
62
A tonometer is used to detect
Breathing capacity
Nerve impairment of the ears
Heart rate
Glaucoma
63
The key factor that the receptionist should be aware of regarding standard precautions is
to collect patient specimens and then wash hands
to direct patients who are coughing & sneezing to go outside
to wash hands following all patient direct contact
to disinfect the reception area once a week
64
Which diagnostic tool can measure how much and how fast air is pushed out of the lungs?
Bronchodilator
Spirometer
Nebulizer
Oximeter
65
Which term would indicate that the examination room is clean and free from infection?
Surgical asepsis
Medical asepsis
Sanitization
Disinfection
66
The Snellen test measures the patient's
visual acuity.
olfaction.
color blindness.
auditory acuity.
67
How many chapters of disease descriptions and codes are included in the Tabular List?
23
19
21
12
68
How often must the physician renew or reregister for a DEA number?
Every 3 years
Every 6 years
Every 12 years
Every 9 years
69
Choose the item that represents a peripheral connection.
Scanner
Keyboard
Mouse
Printer
70
Which of the following proteins is relatively waterproof?
Elastin
Keratin
Melanocyte
Collagen
71
Which statement explains the type of negligence called misfeasance?
Treatment delayed or not attempted at all
Incorrect treatment
Incorrectly performed treatment
Right treatment but the wrong physician
72
"Surgical repair of the liver" is the definition of which term?
hepatorrhaphy
hepatectomy
hepatotomy
hepatopexy
73
When mail is received, the first action by the medical assistant is to
sort and prioritize.
open and sort.
prioritize and dispense.
open, sort, and prioritize.
74
Which drug action refers to the study of drugs as they move in the body?
pharmacokinetics
pharmacotherapeutics
pharmacology
pharmacodynamics
75
Pathophysiology is the study of
body structure.
disorders of functioning.
structure and function.
how the body functions.
76
The practice of pronouncing words is called
pronunciation.
enunciation.
clarity.
speed.
77
Cardinal signs are also called
height and weight.
anthropometric signs.
vitals.
baselines.
78
Giving your full attention to patients while they are speaking and using paralanguage describes
nonverbal communication.
interview technique.
passive listening.
active listening.
79
Which of the following conditions is also known as swayback?
spondylosis
lordosis
scoliosis
kyphosis
80
What is the recommended temperature setting when sterilizing items in the autoclave?
220°F to 240°F
200°F to 220°F
250°F to 270°F
270°F to 290°F
81
Which type of scheduling does not require patients to have an appointment?
Wave scheduling
Catch-up hours
Stream scheduling
Open hours
82
"The thing has been decided," is the doctrine of
stare decisis.
res ipsa loquitur.
res judicata
subpoena duces tecum.
83
Choose the word that depicts cognitive development.
Walking
Memory
Standing
Talking
84
Which condition is referred to as humpback and results in thoracic curvature of the spine?
lordosis
spondylosis
kyphosis
scoliosis
85
Which term and its suffix mean "condition of"?
Leukemia
Hemostasis
Leukocytosis
Hypoxia
86
The term contraindication refers to
a condition in which a drug should never be used.
the reason the physician prescribes the drug.
a situation in which the patient should monitor the drug.
the interaction between two drugs that work together.
87
Which cells play a vital role in internal respiration?
Basophils
Erythrocytes
Mast cells
Leukocytes
88
Choose the term that represents how words are spoken and enunciated.
Courtesy
Expression
Pronunciation
Diction
89
Choose the suffix that means "to crush."
-tresia
–tripsy
-tropic
-tomy
90
You must obtain a pulse on an infant. Which pulse site is the most reliable?
Radial
Femoral
Ulnar
Apical
91
Which terms describe the imaginary plane when the body is facing front and is vertical?
Frontal or coronal plane
Transverse or cross-sectional plane
Midsagittal or medial plane
Sagittal or lateral plane
92
A net salary is
the gross earnings.
net salary minus taxes and deductions.
net salary minus FICA deductions.
gross earnings minus taxes and deductions.
93
Which type of scheduling system is used when patients are scheduled every 30 minutes?
Stream scheduling
Wave scheduling
Cluster booking
Open hours
94
What is the first priority for the medical assistant who has encountered a biohazard spill?
Gather the appropriate supplies or the spill kit.
Cover the spill with paper towels.
Apply the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
Apply the spill kit solution or 10% bleach solution.
95
The patient has farsightedness. Which term will be documented?
Presbyopia
Myopia
Diplopia
Hyperopia
96
You obtain a pulse on the top of the patient's foot. What is this pulse site called?
Posterior tibialis
Apical
Dorsalis pedis
Popliteal
97
The patient complains of pain and tenderness in his leg muscles. Choose the correct condition.
Atrophy
Hypertrophy
Myopathy
Myalgia
98
Which layer of skin is considered the second layer?
Dermis
Hypodermis
Epidermis
Subcutaneous tissue
99
Choose the business letter format where all information starts at the left margin on the page.
Modified block
Full block
Semi-block
Simplified
100
Which term describes an outside influence that arouses a type of emotional response?
Stressor
Cynicism
Repression
Stress