How is orthostatic blood pressure ideally measured?

With the patient lying, sitting, then standing

gross earnings minus taxes and deductions.

What is the best location to check the pulse of an adult who is unconscious and not breathing?

At the carotid artery of the neck

The most suitable type of patient education material is written using

language at a sixth-grade reading level.

a form of food poisoning often caused by poorly canned foods

The most important factor to consider in medical office design should be that it

promote comfort & safety for staff, patients & the physician

Which circumstance requires permission from the patient to release medical record information?

Reference to drug or alcohol abuse history

Hyperpnea is reported as

an increase in the rate and depth of breathing

In stream scheduling,

patients are scheduled at regular intervals.

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1
This term relates to guidelines that minimize the risk of disease transmission.
Standard precautions
Biohazardous waste precautions
Exposure control
Personal protective equipment
2
How is orthostatic blood pressure ideally measured?
With the patient lying, sitting, then standing
Only when the patient is standing
Only when the patient is lying down
When the patient is sitting, then lying down
3
Who has ownership of the information in the patient medical record?
The physician
The patient
The medical facility
The legal system
4
A deficiency of which of the following vitamins may result in pernicious anemia?
Vitamin B3
Vitamin B9
Vitamin B12
Vitamin B6
5
Which of the following will help you recognize a patient in insulin shock?
Normal or rapid respirations
Deep, labored respirations
Wheezing respirations
No respirations
6
Accounts payable or money paid out is known as
liability.
proof of posting.
reconciling.
disbursement.
7
A net salary is
net salary minus FICA deductions.
the gross earnings.
net salary minus taxes and deductions.
gross earnings minus taxes and deductions.
8
Cardinal signs are also called
height and weight.
baselines.
vitals.
anthropometric signs.
9
Choose the childhood vaccination that is administered at birth
DTaP
HepB
PCV
Rota
10
The difference between the apical pulse rate and the radial pulse rate is called
Pulse pressure
Pulse deficit
Pulse ratio
Pulse difference
11
Select the instrument used when testing hearing.
Tuning fork
Ear speculum
Percussion hammer
Otoscope
12
What is the best location to check the pulse of an adult who is unconscious and not breathing?
At the radial artery of the wrist
On the chest, directly over the heart
At the carotid artery of the neck
At the brachial artery of the arm
13
The most suitable type of patient education material is written using
Spanish and English words.
technical and specialized medical language.
only English words.
language at a sixth-grade reading level.
14
Which of the following is considered a closed wound?
Abrasion
Puncture
Hematoma
Laceration
15
An individual is considered morbidly obese if his or her body mass index (BMI) is
30 or greater.
20 or greater.
40 or greater.
10 or greater.
16
Which type of scheduling does not require patients to have an appointment?
Stream scheduling
Open hours
Catch-up hours
Wave scheduling
17
Which of the following is considered a prophylactic drug?
Advil
Compazine
Hepatitis B vaccine
Amoxicillin
18
Hydrogen peroxide is an example of a(n)
Antisepsis
Antiseptic
Bacteriostatic agent
Asepsis
19
What type of scheduling schedules similar appointments back to back, ex. prenatal ultrasounds?
Cluster booking
Double-booking
Stream scheduling
Wave scheduling
20
Agglutination testing is linked to
microbiology testing.
serology testing.
chemistry testing.
hematology testing.
21
The ability of a medication to produce a desired effect is called
action.
indication.
efficacy.
systemic effect.
22
Botulism is
caused by a roundworm.
treated with a restricted-potassium diet.
a form of food poisoning often caused by poorly canned foods
a food allergy.
23
Which term describes a temperature of 104.8°F?
Normal
Pyrexia
Hyperpyrexia
Hypothermia
24
Immunizations reported as part of the medical record are classified as
demographic information.
present history.
past medical history.
social history.
25
The most important factor to consider in medical office design should be that it
look modern and appeal to the patients and the staff
promote comfort & efficiency for staff, patients & physician
include a break room and a reception area.
promote comfort & safety for staff, patients & the physician
26
Removing microorganisms using chemicals, heat, or ionizing radiation is referred to as
disinfection.
sterilization.
sanitization.
cleaning.
27
Choose the body position in which the patient lies flat on the back with the arms by the sides.
Prone
Sitting
Supine
Sims
28
To examine a child's ear with an otoscope the auricle is pulled
upward and backward.
to the side and backward.
backward.
downward and backward.
29
The symbol "Rx" found on a prescription is the
pharmacy name.
subscription.
superscription.
inscription.
30
Which diagnostic tool can measure how much and how fast air is pushed out of the lungs?
Oximeter
Nebulizer
Bronchodilator
Spirometer
31
Which route of medication will allow the quickest absorption rate?
Intravenous
Intramuscular
Intradermal
Sublingual
32
Medicare Part B covers
dental, hearing, and visual services.
physicians' services.
both physicians' and hospital services.
hospital services.
33
Which circumstance requires permission from the patient to release medical record information?
An impending lawsuit
A plastic surgery cased.
Reference to drug or alcohol abuse history
A worker's compensation case
34
John is 42 years old and requires dialysis. Which government insurance does John qualify for?
Medicaid
Point-of-service HMO
Indemnity plan
Medicare
35
Certain medications are meant to be given topically. Which "right" does this refer to?
Right route
Right technique
Right patient
Right drug
36
The assessment part of SOAP is also referred to as
the patient's diagnostic testing.
the patient's diagnosis.
the patient's prognosis.
the patient's complaint.
37
Which ECG limb lead does not record any electrical activity from the heart?
Right leg
Left arm
Left leg
Right arm
38
Choose the fracture that is most common in children.
Spiral
Greenstick
Comminuted
Impacted
39
Red and white blood cells and platelets can be counted using a
reagent meter.
refractometer
hemocytometer.
chemistry analyzer.
40
Which of the following is called "good" cholesterol?
LDL
VLDL
Triglycerides
HDL
41
The absence of respiration for periods lasting more than 15 seconds is called
Shock
Bradypnea
Hyperpnea
Apnea
42
Which test is a common serological test that can be performed in the POL?
Cholesterol
Mononucleosis
Blood typing
Syphilis
43
Choose the classification of drug that will decrease pain and reduce fever.
Antiviral
Antibiotic
Analgesic
Antiemetic
44
Hyperpnea is reported as
an increase in the rate and depth of breathing
fast and deep breathing with anxiety.
a decrease in the rate and depth of breathing
normal breathing.
45
Which type of scheduling system is used when patients are scheduled every 30 minutes?
Open hours
Stream scheduling
Cluster booking
Wave scheduling
46
What is the recommended temperature setting when sterilizing items in the autoclave?
270°F to 290°F
220°F to 240°F
250°F to 270°F
200°F to 220°F
47
Choose the item that represents a peripheral connection.
Printer
Mouse
Keyboard
Scanner
48
Which term represents the physician's conclusion about the patient's condition?
Objective
Subjective
Assessment
Plan
49
The blood chemistry tests ALT and AST assess
thyroid function.
acid-base balance.
diabetes mellitus.
liver function.
50
In stream scheduling,
patients have the same procedures.
patients are scheduled at regular intervals.
patients are scheduled for the same appointment times.
patients are scheduled every 30 minutes.
51
The color code for an evacuation tube that does not contain an additive is
Red
Red and black
Gray
Lavender
52
An ordered blood culture should be drawn in a
green top tube.
yellow top tube.
red top tube.
lavender top tube.
53
Which of the following types of insurance is designed for families with low incomes?
Worker's Compensation
CHAMPVA
Medicare
Medicaid
54
The process of determining the patient's emergency & the level & timing of the care needed
importance
urgency
triage
immediacy
55
Obtaining the patient's age is considered
demographic information.
review of systems information.
social history.
family history.
56
Which instrument will assist the physician in viewing the patient's retina?
Otoscope
Endoscope
Ophthalmoscope
Retinoscope
57
Which of the following sections of the CPT book refers to Evaluation and Management?
99201–99499
70010–79999
90701–99199
80000–89399
58
Which of the following codes employs the use of a modifier?
524.3
V690
E0421
99214-21
59
A tonometer is used to detect
Breathing capacity
Heart rate
Glaucoma
Nerve impairment of the ears
60
When treating a second-degree burn, a medical assistant should
Immerse the burned area in cold water
Remove charred or adhered clothing
Apply a wet, sterile dressing
Break blisters to relieve the patient’s pain
61
Which name is given to a drug first?
The chemical name
The generic name
The trade name
The pharmacology name
62
The term contraindication refers to
the reason the physician prescribes the drug.
a situation in which the patient should monitor the drug.
a condition in which a drug should never be used.
the interaction between two drugs that work together.
63
Which patient education process lets you know that the teaching plan is working?
implementation
planning
evaluation
documentation
64
When scheduling appointments, what is the first and most important information to obtain?
The patient's name/phone number from where they are calling
The patient's phone number, address, & insurance information
The patient's reason for wanting to see the physician
The patient's name and personal data
65
A radiological study of the spinal cord is called a
Cholangiography
Thermography
Arthrography
Myelography
66
The Snellen test measures the patient’s
olfaction.
color blindness.
visual acuity.
auditory acuity.
67
During phagocytosis, which type of cell engulfs and destroys microorganisms?
Erythrocyte
Platelet
Leukocyte
Hemoglobin
68
A roundworm is a microorganism classified as a
virus.
protozoa.
bacteria.
metazoa.
69
In which type of infection will patients experience alternating periods of being symptomatic?
Latent
Optimum
Chronic
Acute
70
The standard medical record is generally organized
according to the physician's preferences.
according to the office manager's preference.
according to legal standards.
in the same manner in every health-care facility.
71
A charge is also known as a
credit.
asset.
payment.
debit.
72
Identify the accounting equation below.
Equity = liabilities + assets
Liabilities = assets – equity
Assets = liabilities - equity
Assets = liabilities + equity
73
This is used to indicate the location of the patient file when it is removed from the file room
Chart divider
Folder label
Sorter
Out guide
74
Choose the term that represents how words are spoken and enunciated.
Expression
Pronunciation
Courtesy
Diction
75
The patient is scheduled for a thoracentesis. Which body system will the CPT code be found in?
Lymphaticc.
Respiratory
Musculoskeletal
Cardiovascular
76
You are in charge of inventorying narcotic drugs. How often will you inventory the drugs?
monthly
weekly
monthly
daily
77
Which term would indicate that the examination room is clean and free from infection?
Medical asepsis
Sanitization
Disinfection
Surgical asepsis
78
Evaluation and management (E/M) code criteria are based on
Modifiers, history, examination, & medical decision-making.
history, examination, and medical decision-making
examination and medical decision-making.
history and examination.
79
Giving a patient free samples of drugs from the medical office to take home is known as
courtesy.
administering.
prescribing.
dispensing.
80
Irreversible brain damage can be caused by tissue anoxia lasting
More than 2 minutes
More than 3 minutes
More than 45 minutes
More than 4 to 6 minutes
81
The most important type of software is
system software.
Windows software.
program software.
operating software.
82
When setting the appointment matrix or appointment guidelines, whose preferences come first?
The office manager's
The physician's
The laboratory personnel
The patients'
83
What is the best way to protect health information on the computer?
Use antivirus software.
Make sure the firewall is on.
Cover the monitor so information is not visible to others
Make sure the automatic log-off response is activated.
84
Which term represents the patient's condition and recovery?
Prognosis
Assessment
Diagnosis
Rule out (R/O)
85
Which type of filing storage is most commonly used for color-coded files?
Electronic files
Open-shelf lateral files
Vertical files
Moveable files
86
Which type of check is stamped and signed by the bank to verify the amount of the check?
Traveler's check
Money order
Certified check
Cashier's check
87
An AED should be used when
the victim has a low pulse.
the victim is choking.
the victim is not breathing.
the victim is pulseless.
88
You obtain a pulse on the top of the patient's foot. What is this pulse site called?
Dorsalis pedis
Apical
Popliteal
Posterior tibialis
89
An image produced on film by a sweeping beam of radiation is known as
Isotopes
Scan
MRI
Radioactive
90
The medical record contains two main types of patient information. What are they?
Laboratory results and clinical information
Personal information and clinical information
Review of systems and personal information
Present illness and personal information
91
The number one consideration regarding emergency preparedness is
safety.
sensitivity.
simulation.
security.
92
What is the best reminder method to use when an appointment needs to be scheduled in a year?
Appointment scheduler
Manual appointment schedule
Tickler file
Physician's Outlook calendar
93
Choose the piece of equipment that will monitor the patient's oxygen saturation.
Oxygen tank
Nebulizer
Oximeter
PIT
94
An MMR vaccination should not be given to patients who are
children and have chronic coughs.
children and have never had the vaccine before.
older than the age of 3 years.
immunocompromised.
95
A medical record of a patient who is no longer seeking treatment is
an active record.
an inactive record.
a purged record.
a closed record.
96
The inflammatory response is what kind of body defense?
Mechanical defensed
Infection defense
Chemical defense
Cellular defense
97
Which tests are included in a lipid panel?
Sodium, potassium, carbon dioxide, and chloride
LDL, HDL, VLDL, and triglycerides
Albumin, bilirubin, calcium, and chloride
ALT, AST, bilirubin, and alkaline phosphatase
98
The space between each vertical line on the ECG paper represents
0.06 second.
0.04 second.
0.08 second.
0.02 second.
99
What type of pulse is obtained using a stethoscope?
Radial
Apical
Femoral
Brachial
100
What is the longest time a tourniquet should remain on a patient’s arm?
3 minutes
4 minutes
1 minute
2 minutes

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