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| The prefix is the ____of a word. |
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Definition
| A meaning b ending c BEGINNING d root |
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Definition
a using a percussion b looking at the area
c FEELING WITH PART OF THE HAND d listing with a stethoscope |
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| An insurance contract written for a company for its employees is |
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Definition
| a individual coverage b GROUP COVRAGE c benefit coverage d free covarage |
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| The purpose of aging the accounts receivable |
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Definition
| a to list payments and charges for given date bis for a trial base C IS USED TO IDENTIFY PAST DUE ACCOUNTS FOR COLLECTION d none of the choice |
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| If a patient who has complained of chest pain collapses in the office, the medical assistant should: |
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Definition
| a call the ambulance b check the pt chart 2C what meds the pt is taking c immediately begin chest compressions D MAKE SURE THE PT IS BREATHLESS AND PULSELESS BEFORE ADMINISTERING CPR |
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| A critical illness resulting in the sudden cessation of kidney function is known as: |
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Definition
| a pyelonephritis b polycystic kidney disease c spastic colon D RENAL FAILURE |
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| For the first two months, the unborn child is referred to as a/an: |
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Definition
| a neonate b ovum C EMBRYO d fetus |
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| a congenital defect consisting of the absence of vertebral arch of the spinal column is called: |
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Definition
| a hydrocephalus B SPINA BRIFIDA c parasthesia d pedis dorsalis |
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Definition
| A NEW GROWTH b tissue of the kidney c absence of the growth d cancer in the kidney |
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| A subdivision of the brain that consists of medulla, pons, and mid - brain, located between the spinal cord and the cerebrum is called the: |
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Definition
| a temporal b parietal C BRAINSTEM d none of the above |
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| The word name nephron means: |
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Definition
| a liver b spleen C KIDNEY d glomerulus |
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| A medical assistant may give an injection: |
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Definition
| a if the patient asks him/her to b if told to do so by the head nurse C ONLY ON THE ORDERS OF THE PHYSICIAN d only if medical assistant knows exactly what the medicication is given for |
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| A patient calls the office and states they have received a blunt injury to the eye. you should advise them to: |
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Definition
| a do nothing unless the eye is very swollen b apply heat C COME IN AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO HAVE THE EYE d rub the eye to be sure theres nothing in it |
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| A condition characterized by frequent liquid stools is known as: |
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Definition
| a colitis b flatus C DIARRHEA d none of the choices |
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| Under what program do retired military or their dependents or active military personnel may receive medical care? |
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Definition
| a hic b worker's comp C TRICARE d medicare |
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| One complete heartbeat, combining the contraction and relaxation phase is known as the: |
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Definition
| a electrode cycle b base line cycle c egg cycle D CARDIAC CYCLE |
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| A seizure disorder affecting 1 or 2 percent of the population and is associated with electrical impulses from the nervous of the brain is known as: |
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Definition
| a bell's palsy b. meningitis C EPILEPSY d encephalitis |
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| Hypertension is also referred to as: |
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Definition
| a. low blood pressure B. HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE c. hyperglycemia d. hypertrophy |
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Definition
| a. is the result of high blood pressure controls blood calcium D.IS A VISIBLE SWELLING OF A THYROID GLAND |
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Term
| The most common bacteriologic strain is: |
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Definition
| a. wright's strain B. GRAM STRAIN c.pink strain d. violet strain |
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Term
| Person's incapable of forming melanin are called: |
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Definition
| a caucasian leukoderma c.pale face D.ALBINO |
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| The abbreviation for three times a day is: |
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Definition
| a. t.m.d. B.T.I.D. c.t.t.d.d.t.m.m. |
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| The small sac attached to the underside of the liver and stores bile is called the: |
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Definition
| a. colon B. GALL BLADDER c. pancreas d. appendix |
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Term
| The most common combining form is: |
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Definition
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Term
| The opposite of superficial is: |
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Definition
| a. proximal b. distal c. efferent D. DEEP |
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Term
| When performing a finger puncture, the first drop of blood should be: |
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Definition
| a. used for red blood cell count b.used for filling capillary tubes for the hematocrit c. used for making the slide for the differential white blood cell count D. WIPED AWAY |
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Term
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Definition
| A meaning of a word b. beginning of a word C. ENDING WORD d. root word |
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Term
| This bone forms the forehead and bony sockets which contain the eyes: |
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Definition
| a. parietal b. temporal C. FRONTAL d. mandible |
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Term
| A patient who is 68 yrs old is most likely covered by what type of insurance? |
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Definition
| a. medicaid b. tricare C.MEDICARE d. champa |
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Term
| The collar bone, a slender bone, one on each side of the body, connecting the breastbone to each shoulder is called the: |
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Definition
| a.scapula b.acromion C. CLAVICLE d.none of the above |
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Term
| The substance used to prevent x-ray exposure is: |
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Definition
| A. LEAD b.barium c. copper d. aluminum |
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Term
| Fats are sometimes called: |
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Definition
| a. hydrochloric b.adipose C.LIPIDS d. glucose |
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Term
| A substance provided by the stomach, necessary for the digestion of food, is also called: |
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Definition
| a. glycogen B. HYDROCHLORIC ACID c. insulin d. glucose |
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Term
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Definition
| a. lessening of symptoms b. worsening of symptoms C. RECURRENCE OF SYMPTOMS d. remission |
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Term
| The smallest blood vessel is the: |
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Definition
| a. vena cava b. pulmonary vein C. CAPILLARY d. venule |
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Term
| If poor records are kept and a physician fails to report all income or deductions correctly to the IRS, he is open to a charge of: |
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Definition
| a. theft b. negligence c. dishonesty D. FRAUD |
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Term
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Definition
| a. complete knowledge b. before woman c. after knowledge D. PREDICTION OF OUTCOMES |
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Term
| Drugs used to prevent the clotting of blood are: |
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Definition
| a. tranquilizers b. analgesics C. ANTICOAGULANTS d. none of the above |
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| A gradually developing cloudiness of the lens, occurring most frequently in persons over 70 yrs of age is: |
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Definition
| a. blepharitis b. pink eye C. CATARACTS d. amblyopia |
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| An electrocardiograph is: |
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Definition
| a. an audio recording of the heart muscles b. an electrical shock to the heart C. A DEVICE TO MONITOR ELECTRICAL HEART ACTIVITY d. none of the choices |
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Term
| An agent which excites and promotes functional activity is called: |
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Definition
| a. side effects b. suppository c. sedative D. STIMULANT |
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Term
| Intradermal injections are usually given: |
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Definition
| a. for skin problems B. FOR ALLERGY TESTING c. when medication irritates muscle tissue d. none of the above |
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Term
| The branch of medicine which uses radionuclides in the diagnose and treatment of a disease is: |
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Definition
| a. computerized b. manipulative c. occupational D. NUCLEAR |
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Term
| What is the latest date an employer may give the employees their W-2 form? |
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Definition
| a. bi-weekly B.BY JANUARY 31 ST c. by april 15th d. none of the above |
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Term
| When a small sample of tissue is taken from the body and sent to a clinical laboratory to be examined or studied, it is called: |
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Definition
| a. operation b. examination C. BIOPSY d. none of the above |
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| The patient is more cooperative if they: |
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Definition
| a. bring a relative b. have adequate ins coverage c. understand medical terminology D. UNDERSTAND THE PROCEDURE TO BE DONE |
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Term
| Good sources of vitamin C are: |
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Definition
| a. breads and cereals b. milk and milk products c. meats D, CITRUS FRUITS |
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Term
| Glucose tolerance test is a test for: |
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Definition
a. Thyroid function
b. SUGAR METABOLISM
c. Kidney function
d. Liver function |
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Term
| The digestion of fats occurs mainly in: |
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Definition
a. Stomach
b. Large intestine
c. SMALL INTESTINE
d. Mouth |
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Term
| Incorrect information given that may injure the reputation of another is called: |
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Definition
a. Breach of contract
b. Tort
c. SlANDER
d. battery |
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Term
| High blood pressure is referred to as: |
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Definition
e. HYPERTENSION
f.
Hypertrophy
g. Hyperemia
h. hyperthermia |
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Term
| The application of water in the treatment of disease is referred to as: |
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Definition
a. Ultrasound
b. Diathermy
c. Aqua therapy
d. HYDROTHERAPY |
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Term
| The “master” gland of the human body is called the: |
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Definition
a. Thyroid gland
b. PITUITARY GLAND
c. Adrenal gland
d. Exocrine gland |
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Term
| A tray for a pelvic examination normally includes: |
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Definition
a. Glove, lubricant, vaginal speculum, tenaculum
b. LUBRICANT, VAGINAL SPECULUM, GLOVES
c. Vaginal speculum, glove, hemostat forceps
d. Otoscope, gloves, lubricant |
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Term
| United States health care system relies heavily on: |
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Definition
a. Worker’s compensation
b. PRIVATE HEATLH INSURANCE
c. Medicare
d. Public health insurance |
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Term
| Which of the following are characteristics of infantile eczema? |
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Definition
a. In all cases, it resolves permanently by 3 years of age
b. Usually appears in the first year of life
c. ASSOCIATED WITH RED, RAISED PRURITIC SCALY AREAS IN THE CHEEK, SCALP, AND DIAPER AREA
d. Associated with a great increase in sebaceous activity producing an excessively oily skin |
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| The most important muscle to aid in breathing is: |
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Definition
a. Deltoid
b. Trapezius
c. Pectoralis major
d. DIAPHRAGM |
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Term
A mysterious condition which kills apparently healthy infants between the age of 4 weeks and 7
months is known as: |
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Definition
a. Apnea
b. Tuberculosis
c. Pneumonia
d. SUDDEN INFANT DEATH SYNDROME |
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Term
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Definition
. Process of life
b. Study of the physical signs
c. STUDY OF THE FUNCTION OF LIVING ORGANISMS
d. None of the above |
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Term
The type of physician that would diagnose and treat disease and malfunctions of the glands of
internal secretion is a(n). |
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Definition
a. ENDOCRINOLOGIST
b. Gynecologist
c. Urologist
d. gastroenterologist |
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Term
| Which of the following may precipitate individual attacks of asthma? |
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Definition
a. Volatile irritants from organic solvents
b. Inhalation of cold air
c. Exposure to mists and dusts
d. ALL OF THE CHOICES |
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Term
| A fragile organism called gonococcus bacteria causes which of the following? |
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Definition
a. Genital herpes
b. Crabs
c. PMS
d. GONORRHEA |
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Term
| A papanicolaou smear is used to: |
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Definition
a. Detect abnormal menses
b. Determine fertility
c. Determine cancer
d. DE3TECT CERVICAL CANCER |
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Term
| The abbreviation for immediately is: |
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Definition
a. imm
b. imt
c. STAT
d. rx |
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Term
| Hepatitis is inflammation of the: |
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Definition
a. Spleen
b. Thyroid
c. LIVER
d. Kidney |
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Term
| A tumor that is non-progressive and not life threatening is considered? |
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Definition
a. Sarcoma
b. Adenine
c. BENIGN
d. Malignant |
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Term
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Definition
a. Benign
b. Mysterious
c. HIDDEN
d. Easily found |
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Term
| The combining form for women is: |
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Definition
a. Gyino
b. GYNECO
c. Hetero
d. Geno |
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Term
| A Z-tract injection is an____injection given in the gluteal muscle to the buttocks. |
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Definition
a. INTRAMUSCULAR
b. Intravenous
c. Intradermal
d. Intra-arterial |
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Term
| The abbreviation for blood pressure is: |
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Definition
a. bpr
b. BP
c. blp
d. bpp |
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Term
| The suffix which means plastic repairs: |
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Definition
a. OPLASTY
b. Orrhaphy
c. Ocentesis
d. Opexy |
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Term
. Tiny microscopic projections in the wall of the small intestine, which absorbs nutrients into the
blood stream are called: |
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Definition
a. Pylorus
b. Uvula
c. Rugae
d. VILLUS, VILLI |
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Term
| Hot packs are a form of physical therapy that provides: |
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Definition
a. Deep heat
b. Moist heat
c. Superficial heat
d. B AND C |
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Term
| Facial bones that compose the massive upper jawbones are called: |
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Definition
a. Vomer bone
b. Lacrimal bone
c. Mandibular bone
d. MAXILLARY BONE |
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Term
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Definition
a. 100 percent
b. 90 percent
c. 80 PERCENT
d. On assignment only |
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Term
| A technique that employs high-frequency, inaudible sound waves which bounce off body tissues and then recorded, is called: |
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Definition
a. Thermography
b. SONOGRAM
c. Xeroradiography
d. None of the above |
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Term
Persons who are unable to pay for medical care or who have dependent children may apply
for: |
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Definition
a. MEDICAID
b. Medicare
c. Tricare
d. Disability |
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Term
| . To establish eligibility for the Medicaid patient you must check their: |
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Definition
a. Current ID
b. Policy number
c. Social security number
d. ALL OF THE CHOICES |
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Term
| A chronic disease of insulin deficiency of resistance: |
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Definition
a. Cretinism
b. Cushing Syndrome
c. DIABETES MILLITUS
d. Insulin transfusion |
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Term
| The part of the syringe and the needle that may be touched is: |
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Definition
a. The tip of the syringe
b. THE OUTSIDE OF THE BARREL
c. The needle shaft
d. None of the choices |
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Term
| A mild hypnotic drug that is relaxing but does not necessarily produce sleep is called? |
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Definition
a. SEDATIVE
b. Narcotic
c. Stimulant
d. Pugative |
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Term
| When performing a differential white blood cell count a basophil will be recognized by: |
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Definition
a. A segmented nucleus, but the granules have no specific color
b. LARGE, BLUE= PURPLE STRAUNING GRANULES
c. Large, red – bronze staining granules
d. None of the above |
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Term
| . When a patient must cancel an appointment, the medical assistant should: |
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Definition
1. Express regret
2. Reprimand the patient
3. Refuse to re-book another appointment unless they promise to make the appointment
4. IMMEDIATLEY SCHEDULE ANOTHER APPOINTMENT |
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Term
| The first way to communicate courtesy to the telephone caller is: |
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Definition
a. ANSWER PROMPLY, IDENTIFY YOURSELF, AND ASK HOW YOU MAY HELP THEM
b. Put them on hold
c. Excuse yourself
d. None of the choices |
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Term
| Another name for myocardial infarction is: |
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Definition
a. Aortic aneurysm
b. Ventricular fibrillation
c. HEART ATTACK
d. tachycardia |
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Term
| Galactose is a product of the digestion of: |
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Definition
a. Meats
b. Breads
c. Vegetables
d. MILK |
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Term
| If a patient begins to feel faint during a venipuncture procedure, the medical assistant should: |
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Definition
a. Go ask the doctor to come help the patient
b. Tell the patient to relax because it is very important that you complete the procedure
c. HAVE THE PATIENT PUT HER HEAD BETWEEN HER KNEES AND HOLD THE SMELLING SAUCE UNDER
d. None of the choices |
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Term
| Auscultation is done by using a (n) |
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Definition
a. Otoscope
b. STETHOSCOPE
c. Percussion hammer
d. Speculum |
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Term
| A.I.D.S. are the initials for: |
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Definition
a. Arthritic Immune Deficiency Syndrome
b. Active Immunity Deficiency Sickness
c. ACQUIRED IMMUNE DEFICIENCY SYNDROME
d. None of the choices |
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Term
| The lithotomy position is used when a patient is having: |
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Definition
a. A sigmoidoscopic examination
b. A VAGINAL EXAMINATION
c. Difficulty breathing
d. A chest x-ray |
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Term
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Definition
a. Joint
b. Cartilage
c. New
d. BONE |
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Term
| Variation in the shape of the red cell would be indicated as: |
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Definition
a. Poikotosis
b. POIKILOCYTOSIS
c. Anastosis
d. Anisocytosis |
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Term
| During galvanic electric stimulation the patient: |
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Definition
a. Can be left unattended
b. Can also receive hot pack treatments
c. Can also receive hydrotherapy
d. MUST BE ATTENDED TO AT ALL TIMES |
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Term
| Ultrasound should not be used for: |
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Definition
a. Muscle strains
b. Sprains
c. TUMORS
d. None of the choices |
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Term
| A diagnostic technique which affects regions of heat and cold in the body is called: |
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Definition
a. Tagging
b. Tracer
c. Scan
d. THERMOGRAPHY |
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Term
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Definition
a. Are used to dilate the cervix
b. Are for tearing tissue for biopsy
c. ARE USED TO CLAP OFF SMALL VESSELS AND BLEEDERS
d. Are used to close a lumen in order to allow for the insertion of instruments |
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Term
| The suffix that means pain is: |
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Definition
a. Ectomy
b. Iligia
c. ALGIA
d. Olgia |
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Term
| A patient bleeding heavily from a wound on the forearm, you should: |
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Definition
a. Apply a tourniquet
b. Elevate the arm
c. APPLY DIRECT PRESSURE
d. Clean the wound so the doctor can suture as soon as possible |
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Term
| What is the medical term for inflammation of the cerebellum? |
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Definition
a. Cerebellitis
b. Meningitis
c. Duritis
d. ENCEPHALITIS |
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Term
| What is the abbreviation for four times a day: |
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Definition
a. q.4h
b. d.i.g
c. q.d.d
d. Q. I. D. |
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