Which form of imaging has been most useful with evaluating and staging malignancies?

The positron emission tomography (PET) scan

When patients arrive at the office, the administrative medical assistant should:

explain all instructions thoroughly.

Which of the following would not be considered a way to help patient

Place a throw rug on the floor beside the bed.

receive blood for its own support and preservation from the portal vein.

When you recognize that a patient in the waiting room will be required to wait longer than originally expected:

notify the patient tactfully and offer the option to reschedule.

A _____ sets aside a portion of an employee’s pre-taxable income to pay for medical expenses or RX.

flexible/medical savings account

A form letter would not be appropriate for:

outlining an accident victim’s injuries.

An upper gastrointestinal (GI) series:

requires the patient to ingest barium.

Which of the following statements is true?

Office policies that pertain to pts should be outlined at the initial visit

If a patient engages in clearly inappropriate behavior, you should:

have a witness come in and instruct the patient to cease the behavior

Which of these is a disadvantage of using email?

It is not as secure, private, and confidential as people think.

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1
When typing a business letter, the sender’s name is entered ____ space(s) below the closing.
two
four
one
three
2
Which of the following is digested first?
Fiber
Fat
Carbohydrates
Protein
3
Which of the following is not a symptom of gastroenteritis?
vommiting
Constipation
fever
abdominal cramping
4
Posting a ____is one way to communicate not only the legal rights patients have while under the care of a practitioner o
Patient’s Bill of Rights
Treatment Equality for All
Provider’s Bill of Rights
Best legal practices
5
When the patient walks with a cane, the cane should swing forward:
after both extremities.
before either extremity.
with the uninjured extremity.
with the injured extremity.
6
Which form of imaging has been most useful with evaluating and staging malignancies?
The computed tomography (CT) scan
The positron emission tomography (PET) scan
Ultrasound imaging
The magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan
7
Identify advantages of using encoder software.
all of the above
medicare CCI edits
decrease in the rules set
noncompliance editing
8
When using practice management software, charge entries are typically done on the ____ screen.
file maintenance
Utility menu
transactions entry
patient demographics
9
There are three letter styles. Which of the following is not considered a letter style?
modified block
Full block
modified block with indented paragraphs
Partial block
10
It is mandatory in NJ to report: wounds of violence
False
True
11
Paralyses are divided into what two general groups?
chronic and incidental
spastic and flaccid
congenital and bacterial
progressive and regressive
12
Practicing good body mechanics starts with:
keeping your shoulders rounded.
good posture.
keeping your feet at a slight angle.
keeping your weight balanced on your left leg.
13
When patients arrive at the office, the administrative medical assistant should:
ask any necessary personal questions while they are in the reception area.
greet them as soon as it is convenient for the medical assistant to do so.
avoid eye contact while listening to their remarks.
explain all instructions thoroughly.
14
A(n) ___ is the space between the axon of 1 neuron and the dendrites of the next neuron across which an impulse travels.
syncope
ganglion
ALS reaction
synapse
15
Which of the following is not a form of meningitis?
viral
parasitic
bacterial
fungal
16
Which of these zip codes is written correctly?
748202772
74820:2772
74820+2772
74820-2772
17
Which of the following would not be considered a way to help patient
Avoid any bare floor-care product, such as floor wax,
Keep floors free of spills and clutter.
Appropriate footwear is worn; it should be well fitting and have a nonslip
Place a throw rug on the floor beside the bed.
18
The ____ is generally the first person to inspect reports.
insurance
Patient
Medical assistant
provider
19
The liver does not:
render many toxins harmless.
receive blood for its own support and preservation from the portal vein.
manufacture fibrinogen and prothrombin.
process proteins from amino acids.
20
A phone screening manual is sometimes called a(n) _____ manual.
Triage
priority
authorization
menu
21
When you recognize that a patient in the waiting room will be required to wait longer than originally expected:
say nothing to the patient.
notify the patient tactfully and offer the option to reschedule.
lie to the patient about how long the wait is likely to be.
tell the patient about the delay only if they ask.
22
Which part of the brain is the reflex center for chewing, tasting, and secreting saliva?
sulci
pons
corpus callosum
dura mater
23
When a neuron is stimulated, ions move across the membrane, changing the current to be more positive than the outside
active positron.
actively charged.
action potential.
none of the above
24
A _____ sets aside a portion of an employee’s pre-taxable income to pay for medical expenses or RX.
flexible/medical savings account
truth in Lending agreement
profit-sharing program
401(k)
25
A form letter would not be appropriate for:
outlining an accident victim’s injuries.
delinquent account reminders.
office visit verifications.
athletic participation approvals.
26
Why is careful monitoring of inventory vital in a medical practice, and what is considered best practice?
all of the above
You do not want to over-order items.
You do not want to run out of supplies.
Time-sensitive items should be stored in order of expiration
27
The _____ or cuspids are pointed to puncture and tear.
incisors
canines
molars
bicuspids
28
An upper gastrointestinal (GI) series:
requires the patient to ingest barium.
requires a two- to three-day diet of high-residue foods.
is painful
requires the patient to stop all intake 2 hours prior to the procedure.
29
Which of the following statements is true?
You should be apologetic when explaining office policies to patients.
Patients cannot refuse treatments recommended by the physician.
The Patient’s Bill of Rights thoroughly explains the state’s medical laws.
Office policies that pertain to pts should be outlined at the initial visit
30
Which of the following is an example of software?
monitor
application program
printer
keyboard
31
Lab reports should be filed in _____ in a separate section of the patient chart.
order of relevance
alphabetical order
order of importance
chronological order
32
Which filing system provides the most patient privacy?
subject
alphabetical
numerical
geographic
33
It is mandatory in NJ to report: Herpes
True
False
34
is the activity performed by the organs of the digestive system
none of the above
Stenosis
Mesentery
Digestion
35
When using the three-read system of proofreading, which of the following do you check for first?
errors in composition
errors in grammar
punctuation errors
spelling errors
36
It is mandatory in NJ to report: flu vaccines
True
False
37
Your provider has three time slots held for same day or urgent visits, 2 AM, 2 PM. When booking an ASAP visit you should
fill your afternoon appointment first.
fill your morning appointments first.
both a and b.
book same-day appointments for patients requiring more immediate attention.
38
Bulging pouches in the wall of the GI tract where the lining has pushed into the surrounding muscle is characteristic of
Hiatal hernia
esophageal varices.
diverticulosis.
gastroenteritis.
39
When you purge a file, you:
make a copy of it
Correct information on it
Update it
Clean it out
40
If a patient engages in clearly inappropriate behavior, you should:
isolate yourself with the patient and instruct them to cease the behavior.
have a witness come in and instruct the patient to cease the behavior
push the patient away and yell aggressively for them to stop.
try to ignore the behavior and continue with your work.
41
When moving patients, you should:
lift them under their armpits.
lift them by their arms.
have them put their arms around your neck or shoulders.
use a gait belt.
42
Which of these is a disadvantage of using email?
It makes tracing the history of a conversation very difficult.
It is not as secure, private, and confidential as people think.
Patients must be available to receive your message.
You can only communicate with one person at a time.
43
The primary benefit of a(n) _____ filing system is that it distributes files evenly over given spaces.
chronologic
numeric
alphabetic
geographic
44
It is recommended that filing dividers or guides be constructed of _____ material.
heavy, sturdy
light, flexible
transparent, flexible
sturdy, magnetic
45
Paralytic ileus usually occurs in the:
liver
small intestine.
stomach
esophagus
46
What do the two Ds in CHEDDAR stand for?
details and documents
dosages and documentation
drugs and details
drug to drug
47
A ____ sentence contains two or more independent clauses, separated by a comma.
simple
compound-complex
compound
complex
48
Which method of scheduling is designed to keep a continuous flow of patients coming through the office?
clustering
walk in/open hours
streaming
wave
49
Which of these conditions is the most common form of dementia?
Alzheimer’s disease
Parkinson’s disease
amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
Reye’s syndrome
50
In the (HPIP) system of recording medical information, which is considered an objective finding?
physical exam
plan
impression
history
51
The primary benefit of ____is that patients have an opportunity to present for complaints that have an unexpected onset.
walk in/open hours scheduling
streaming
double-booking
modified wave
52
When applying an arm sling, the patient’s fingers should:
extend as far beyond the edge of the sling as possible.
be positioned in any manner that is comfortable for the patient.
be completely covered by the sling.
extend slightly beyond the edge of the sling.
53
Which of these is not associated with essential tremor?
hands shaking when at rest
head movement in a no-no motion
hands shaking when trying to make movements
head movements in a yes-yes motion
54
It is mandatory in NJ to report: COVID
True
False
55
When using crutches, pts should place them approximately 4 to 5 inches in front and ____ inches to the side of heels.
three to four
four to five
five to six
one to two
56
The peripheral nervous system (PNS) includes _________of cranial nerves
12 pairs
2
2 single types
12 single types
57
Which part of the brain is the reflex center for chewing, tasting, and secreting saliva?
dura mater
pons
Sulci
corpus
58
What is the practice of using certain key muscle groups together with good body alignment to reduce the risk for
body mechanics
body principles
proper ergonomics
proper alignment
59
The _________ is a muscle that can alter its shape to reach all areas of the mouth. Its surface contains the taste buds
chyme
fistula
tongue
palate
60
People who have followed a regular exercise routine report that they:
feel depressed
tire easily
feel healthier
have less energy
61
Which of the following is not found in all nerve cells?
cytoplasm
mitochondrion
nucleus
cell membrane
62
When making a correction to the progress note in an electronic medical record, you should:
use the edit feature.
all of the above
delete the entry and start over.
use the correction tab.
63
Paraplegia is usually caused by:
a congenital condition.
extensive use of illicit drugs.
bacterial infection.
trauma.
64
.Scattered throughout the cytoplasm are little microscopic granular “dots”
fibrous bodies.
axon bodies.
foreign bodies.
Nissl bodies.
65
When using a computerized scheduling system, a(n) ___ refers to having specified time periods automatically blocked out.
cluster
matrix
boot
audit trail
66
It is mandatory in NJ to report: Gun ownership
False
True
67
Which of the following is not a commonly available feature of walkers?
hand brakes
seat
runners
wheels
68
When scheduling a hospital admission for a patient, you should not provide:
the name of the attending physician for the admission.
the type of service the patient is to be admitted for.
a guess of the diagnosis and plan of care for the utilization committee
the type of reservation requested.
69
The early symptoms of colorectal cancer with right side colon involvement may include:
anorexia
anemia
vomiting
dysnea
70
When responding to a nonemergency phone call and the person needs additional information, it is appropriate to respond:
All of the above
“May I call you back with that information?”
Confirm the patient’s phone number before hanging up
Excuse yourself from the phone call by saying, “May I put you on hold?"
71
When a colonoscopy is performed:
it is possible to obtain tissue samples through the scope.
saline is inserted to distend the intestine to facilitate passage.
the patient is awake and alert.
the patient is positioned on the right side.
72
It is mandatory in NJ to report: HIV
True
False
73
A disease called __ results from the effects of the bacterium Clostridium tetani on the nervous and muscular systems.
tetanus
desvenlafaxine
tinnitus
clostridium venlafaxine
74
Which of the following would be a subjective statement?
you blood sugar is 325
The patients temp is 100 degrees
you dont look well
your BP is 120/80
75
When supporting a pt, you should keep your back straight, bend from the knees, and use your __ muscles to handle the wt.
abdominal
thigh
arm
back
76
What are the two divisions of the autonomic nervous system?
sympathetic and parasympathetic
dorsal and ventral
central and peripheral
dendrite and axon
77
What equipment and supplies are needed to create medical records?
all of the above
patient records and privacy forms
computer and electronic health record (EHR) program
chart, folder, and tabs
78
It is mandatory in NJ to report: Number of sexual partners
False
True
79
Which of the following is an advantage of a paper scheduling system?
Looking up appts is easier than using an electronic scheduling system
allow for scheduling as far out as a year or more.
Canceling appointments is easier than using an electronic scheduling system
all of the above
80
How many sheets of paper are in a ream?
100
2000
500
1000

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