Ncct Version 4

Front 1

The following medication is prescribed for a patient: Erythromycin 500 mg bid x7. The pharmacist has only the 250 mg dose in stock. How many 250 mg capsules will the pharmacist dispense to the patient?

Back 1

twenty-eight

Front 2

Which of the following is the most secure way to mail something through the U.S. Postal Service?

Back 2

registered mail

Front 3

Prostate cancer is diagnosed in a 58-year-old man by biopsy. The tissue specimen is sent to a second laboratory for tests, and the results confirm the initial diagnosis. After receiving these results, the patient decides to seek the opinion of another physician. Which of the following defense mechanisms is the patient exhibiting?

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denial

Front 4

Which of the following instruments is used to examine the vagina?

Back 4

speculum

Front 5

Which of the following indicates a positive result of a tuberculin test?

Back 5

induration

Front 6

The soleus muscle is located in which portion of the body?

Back 6

leg

Front 7

Vitamin D deficiency may cause __________________

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none of the above

Front 8

Which of the following conducts nerve impulses toward the spinal cord and brain?

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afferent neurons

Front 9

In which letter style are all lines flushed left except for the dateline, complimentary closing and signature?

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modified block

Front 10

Under the old mail classification system, manuscript copies and circulars were sent as __________________

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third class mail

Front 11

What should you do if the physician gets a call from another physician?

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transfer the call to the physician if you can

Front 12

Lack of circulation due to a stoppage of blood flow is called ______________

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blood stasis

Front 13

In pregnancy testing, which of the following substances may be found in the patient's urine?

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human chorionic gonadotropin

Front 14

A 9-year-old little girl is picked up at the medical office by her father. Her parents are divorced and her mother has legal custody. The father would like to see the girl's medical records. Can he see the medical records?

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no, not without the mother's written consent

Front 15

Which of the following techniques may prevent the extreme skin irritation and occasional discolorization caused by iron preparation?

Back 15

the z-track method injection

Front 16

Who keeps a running account of a patient's deductible and where you can find information on this deductible to charge the patient correctly?

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the insurance carrier keeps a running account on the explanation of benefits document

Front 17

Which of the following checks can be accepted without risk?

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a check predated twenty days

Front 18

Which of the following terms means the displacement of bones at a joint?

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dislocation

Front 19

On January 1, the petty cash account balance was $150. On January 18, the balance of the petty cash account is $85. How much should the petty cash vouchers total on January 18?

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$65

Front 20

Another name for a fee schedule is a(n) ___________________

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encounter form

Front 21

Which of the following is a part of the patient's bill of rights?

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all of the above

Front 22

Fasting specimens are preferred for which of the following tests?

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triglycerides

Front 23

Which of the following envelope sizes is the most commonly used in the medical office?

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number 10 and number 6 3/7

(both a and c)

Front 24

Who owns the medical records?

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the physician

Front 25

The plural of nucleus is _______________

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nuclei

Front 26

The destruction of pathogens by physical or chemical means is called _______________________

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disinfection

Front 27

Which of the following checks is available in foreign currency?

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traveler's check

Front 28

Mary Jones is a patient at your medical office. The physician has asked you to explain and upcoming procedure to Mary, but Mary cannot see very well. What should you do?

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all of the above

Front 29

Which of the following determinants can measure the effectiveness of the billing system?

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collection ratio

Front 30

What type of software is often used for accounting procedures?

Back 30

spreadsheet

Front 31

Serological tests are preformed on samples collected in evacuation tubes with which stopper color?

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red

Front 32

A time when signs and symptoms stop is known as ______________

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remission

Front 33

Major depression and bipolar disorders are most characteristic of which of the following?

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mood disorder

Front 34

Which of the following is included in the SOAP approach to documentation?

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plan of action

Front 35

In which of the following conditions may HCG levels be lower?

Back 35

ectopic (tubal) pregnancy

Front 36

What is the term for a group of people who are authorized by law to act as a single person?

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corporation

Front 37

The official record of the proceedings of a meeting is the _______________

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minutes

Front 38

According to the ICD-9-CM, which of the following codes are used to classify factors that influence the patient's health status and contact with health services?

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V codes

Front 39

Which of the following words is misspelled?

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puritus

Front 40

Speaking clearly and articulating carefully are known as __________________

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enunciation

Front 41

Which of the following organs is located in the right upper quadrant of the abdomen?

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gallbladder

Front 42

The unauthorized disclosure of client information is called ___________________

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invasion of privacy

Front 43

A five-year-old boy has a bone deformity of the thigh. The pediatrician should order an X-ray of the patient's __________________

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femur

Front 44

How can you communicate to a patient that his or her main idea was understood?

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by restating what the patient has said

Front 45

Which of the following sphygmomanometers used to measure blood pressure is the most effective?

Back 45

mercury

Front 46

Guidelines that dictate the day-to-day workings of an office are called _______________

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policies

Front 47

Carol Jones is a patient with Medicare at your medical office. She has come in for treatment for which the usual fee is $175; however, the MFS allows only $140 for such a service. Carol's copayment is 10% of any treatment. How much do you bill Carol for?

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$14

Front 48

Emergency pharmaceutical supplies should include which of the following basic drugs?

Back 48

epinephrine

Front 49

Which of the following steps should you take when you receive new supplies?

Back 49

place them all in the back of the supply area

Front 50

Which of the following notations indicates a V code that can only be used as a secondary diagnosis?

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SDx

Front 51

A dispensing record must be kept on file for two years for which of the following scheduled drugs?

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2

Front 52

When dealing with a child, you should _______________________

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work directly with the child, without always communicating through the parents and explain procedures in simple terms and allow the child to examine instruments

Front 53

Which special service ensures that mail is delivered only to a specific addressee or to someone authorized in writing to receive mail for the addressee?

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restricted delivery

Front 54

Which of the following substances in urine may indicate hyperglycemia

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glucose

Front 55

The most appropriate initial response to an incoming telephone call is _______________________

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"Dr. Brown's office, Melinda speaking"

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Organisms that cause disease are called ______________________

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pathogens

Front 57

Blaming one's problems on others is a form of _______________

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projection

Front 58

When dealing with an angry patient, you must _______________________

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remain calm

Front 59

On an envelope, the return address for the sender should always be placed in the ____________________

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upper left corner

Front 60

Which of the following is a scheduling method in which patients sign in and are seen on a first-come, first-serve basis?

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chronological

Front 61

Which of the following hormones prepare the uterus for pregnancy?

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progesterone

Front 62

As a good team worker, a medical assistant should ____________________

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not gossip, be ready to compromise, not adopt or perpetuate negative attitudes

Front 63

Which device is used to transfer information from one computer to another by means of telephone lines and servers?

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modem

Front 64

The best time to perform a breast self-examination is __________________

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one week after the menstrual period is completed

Front 65

Which of the following is a slow type of memory that uses the hard disk?

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virtual

Front 66

After opening mail, a medical assistant should __________________

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date-stamp the letter, check for enclosures, annotate mail if necessary by highlighting key information and making notes in the margins, organize the mail so that the most important letters are on top

Front 67

Which of the following statements about mail is true?

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forwarding is offered free of charge for Priority, First Class, and Standard Mail (A)

Front 68

Alpha-fetoprotein testing from amniotic fluid is used for early diagnosis of which of the following?

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fetal neural tube defect and fetal drug addiction

Front 69

When writing a memo, you should _____________________

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not use salutations or complimentary closings

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Costectomy means excision of a ___________________

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rib

Front 71

The combining form for the brain is

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encephal/o

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The abbreviation for reschedule is _____________________

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RS

Front 73

What body functions does the hypothalamus control?

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body temperature, water balance and sleep

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A letter to the insurance company should be signed by ______________________

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the physician

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The part of the prescription that contains the names and quantities of the ingredients is the ______________________

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inscription

Front 76

Which of the following structures of the eye contains the photoreceptors (rods and cones)?

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retina

Front 77

According to Kubler-Ross, dying patients go through all the following stages except___________________

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refusing treatment

Front 78

Which of the following forceps have sharp points that are useful in removing foreign objects?

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splinter

Front 79

When using a postage meter __________________

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remember to change the date daily and you still have to hand-stamp most envelopes

Front 80

Steps towards having a positive attitude include all of the following except _________________

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accepting tips from patients

Front 81

Which of the following is an example of vital supplies?

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prescription pads

Front 82

Which of the following mail items may need to be opened by the physician?

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letters from attorneys

Front 83

The complete destruction of all microorganisms is called ________________________

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sterilization

Front 84

Which of the following medical terms is misspelled?

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homestasis

Front 85

Which of the following suffixes means "surgical repair?"

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-plasty

Front 86

Sterilized instruments are considered to have a shelf life of _________________

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1 month

Front 87

A laboratory test for which of the following requires the use of serum or plasma?

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cholesterol

Front 88

A telephone inquiry about a bill should be handled ____________________

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by the medical assistant who answers the phone

Front 89

Immobility and consolidation of a joint due to disease, injury or surgical procedure is called ____________________

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ankylosis

Front 90

All of the following types of file cabinets are used in the medical office except ____________________

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circular

Front 91

Which of the following diagnosis categories are coded on insurance claim forms?

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established

Front 92

Which of the following is the correct way to write Mary Jack's title?

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Mary Jack, MD

Front 93

Which of the following types of injection is used to administer antibiotics in a patient with streptococcal pharyngitis?

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intramuscular

Front 94

An individual's style of walking is called his or her _________________

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gait

Front 95

Carriers of pathogenic organisms are called _____________________

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vectors

Front 96

A check written by a bank against its funds in another bank is called a _________________________

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bank draft

Front 97

In which of the following types of anemia might you find hemoglobin s?

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sickle cell

Front 98

Beginning at what age should children have annual check ups?

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two years

Front 99

Which type of record must be kept permanently?

Back 99

immunization records

Front 100

If you want an envelope to be processed electronically, how should you print the address?

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using single spacing, use all capital letters, do not use punctuation and put the company name first, followed by the attention line

Front 101

Which of the following positions is suitable for the examination of the rectum for male and female patient's?

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knee-chest

Front 102

Formation and excretion of sweat is called ___________________

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hydrosis

Front 103

In phlebotomy, at approximately what angle is the needle inserted into the vein?

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15 degrees

Front 104

The first step in responding to an emergency is to _____________________

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remain calm

Front 105

What is the Medicare fee schedule (MFS) based on?

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the Resource-Based Relative Value Scale

Front 106

Which of the following microorganisms is the most common cause of urinary tract infections?

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Escherichia coli

Front 107

Variation in the shape of erythrocytes is called ____________________

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pookolocytosis

Front 108

The DEA requires _______________________

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that records be kept when drugs are dispensed and that drugs be disposed of in the presence of a witness

Front 109

The site of maturation for T lymphocytes is the _____________________

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thymus

Front 110

Hospice programs were developed to provide care for patients who are ________________________

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terminally ill

Front 111

An independent practice association (IPA) is a type of _________________________

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HMO

Front 112

A one-sided relationship in which one member benefits and the other is unaffected is called ____________________

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commensalism

Front 113

Confidentiality may be waived when ________________________

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when a waiver has been signed by the patient or legal guardian

Front 114

Lithiasis refers to ____________________

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the formation or presence of stones

Front 115

Which of the following acts provides federal income tax advantages to individuals who buy certain long-term care insurance policies?

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The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act

Front 116

Which of the following is a slow crutch gait used by patients who can bear weight on both legs?

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four-point gait

Front 117

The procedure for obtaining specimens from infected wounds is similar to which of the following?

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throat culture

Front 118

As a medical assistant, what should your goals be regarding patient education?

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To promote patient health by teaching healthful habits and practices, such as proper diet and exercise, to help patients prevent injury, to help patients visualize upcoming procedures

Front 119

Abnormal black tarry stools that have a distinctive odor and contain digested blood are called ___________________

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melena

Front 120

Which of the following diseases can result from antidiuretic hormone deficiency?

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diabetes insipidus

Front 121

Which of the following ECG waves may indicate slow recovery of the Purkinje fibers?

Back 121

U

Front 122

Telephone triage means ______________________

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screening and sorting emergency situations

Front 123

The John Hopkins Medical Center calls to report that a patient that your office referred has undergone the needed surgery and is doing well. How should you handle this call?

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take the call yourself

Front 124

You should file business and organizational records based on the ________________

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subject or topic

Front 125

Chronic dilation and distention of the bronchial walls is called _________________________

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bronchiectasis

Front 126

Which of the following abbreviations means "both eyes?"

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OU

Front 127

How many limbs leads are recorded on electrocardiograms?

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six

Front 128

Which of the following federal agencies requires controlled substances to be stored in a locked cabinet?

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Drug Enforcement Administration

Front 129

Which of the following terms is misspelled?

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Disphagia

Front 130

Mark Winston's insurance carrier provides an 80:20 plan. When Mark goes to a physician for a service that costs $200, how much will Mark have to pay?

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$40

Front 131

Medical assistants should _______________________

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not have any visible tattoos or wear body-piercing jewelry other than earrings in the ears, wear perfume and cologne conservatively or not at all, polish their nails only with natural colors and cut them to an appropriate length, have clean, neat and fresh attire

Front 132

Which of the following types of fractures means that the bone is crushed and splintered?

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comminuted

Front 133

In which of the following ranges is the normal specific gravity of urine?

Back 133

1.010 and 1.030

Front 134

Which of the following types of agents do physicians use to prevent cell growth in a malignant tumor?

Back 134

antineoplastics

Front 135

When appointments are made weeks or months in advance, the medical office is using ____________________

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advance scheduling

Front 136

When using the high-power objective (45x), which of the following parts of the compound microscope is used to focus the image?

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course adjustment

Front 137

All of the following statements about preparation for mammography are true except __________________________

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the patient should not use perfume on the underarm area or breasts before the examination

Front 138

Which of the following is the most appropriate type of specimen for detecting the presence of Giardia Lamblia

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stool

Front 139

The position used to treat patients in shock is

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trendelenburg's

Front 140

When a person feels sad for another person, this is known as

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sympathy

Front 141

Which of the following tests for color blindness may be administered by medical assistants?

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ishihara

Front 142

A special container made of gelatin that is sized for a single dose is called a

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capsule

Front 143

The process of digestion begins in the

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mouth

Front 144

Bacteriostatic means

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inhibiting bacterial growth

Front 145

Susan, a new medical assistant, reported to work on her first day and made a mistake copying some files that her supervisor, John, asked for. When John learned of Susan's mistake, he angrily blurted out that women are always more trouble than they are worth. John was exhibiting

Back 145

gender bias

Front 146

Which of the following defines privilege?

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authority granted to a physician by a hospital governing board to provide patient care in the hospital

Front 147

The amount due from the patient for covered services from a nonparticipating provider is

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the difference between the allowed charge and the physician's fee plus any coinsurance or copayment

Front 148

According to the American Medical Association, how long should you keep patient records after the patient's final visit?

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ten years

Front 149

What information should be included in a patient's medical record?

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patient registration form, laboratory test results, copies of prescriptions and informed consent forms

Front 150

Which of the following documents explains that patients should receive respectful care?

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Patient's Bill of Rights

Front 151

Which of the following terms best describes the awareness and insight that one person has for another's feelings and emotions?

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empathy

Front 152

The treatment of terminally ill patients generally requires

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palliative care

Front 153

In which of the following positions does the patient lie face up with the knees flexed and the feet flat on the table?

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Dorsal recumbant

Front 154

The loss of the sense of smell is known as

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anosmia

Front 155

When a patient lies on his or her back with lower legs supported by the extended foot rest, which position is he or she in?

Back 155

supine

Front 156

Which of the following procedures requires surgical asepsis?

Back 156

aspiration of a bursa sac

Front 157

Which of the following methods of collecting urine is the most correct?

Back 157

random

Front 158

Herpes zoster is also called

Back 158

shingles

Front 159

Annual vaccination may be indicated in some adolescents for which of the following diseases?

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influenza

Front 160

hat is the earliest time a telephone call could be placed by a medical assistant in Miami, Florida to an office in Honolulu, Hawaii if both offices are open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.?

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2:00 pm

Front 161

Which of the following arteries of the body is seldom used to take the pulse?

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temporal

Front 162

Which of the following is a correct form for an inside street address of a business letter?

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one twelfth street

Front 163

Which act funds Social Security?

Back 163

The Federal Insurance Contribution Act

Front 164

In postal addresses, Junction is abbreviated as

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JCT

Front 165

Pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine is administered to children or adolescents in one dose of 0.5 mL by which of the following routes?

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either intramuscular or subcutaneous

Front 166

Cocaine is a

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schedule 2 drug

Front 167

Which of the following proofreader's symbols means "move text to the right?"

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]

Front 168

Tricare was formerly known as

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CHAMPVA

Front 169

Rapid movement of the eyeball is known as

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Nystagmus

Front 170

The abbreviation Tx means

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treatment

Front 171

Which of the following is a correct signature block?

Back 171

Brian Knight Group Health Physician

Front 172

What action can you take when you realize that you have mailed something you did not intend to?

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fill out a written application at the post office to recall the mail, and attach an identically addressed envelope

Front 173

The difference between systolic and diastolic blood pressure is called

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pulse pressure

Front 174

The term used for the authorization to an insurance company to make payment directly to the physician is

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assignment of benefits

Front 175

Which of the following is the most common route of transmission of trichomoniasis?

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genital secretion

Front 176

A patient who has tuberculosis should use the following types of personal protective equipment?

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mask

Front 177

Which of the following abbreviations should appear on a written prescription?

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Rx