question

cysto-

answer

bladder

question

what is the term for narrowing?

answer

stenosis

question

Gastrectomy is the term for excision of the

answer

stomach

question

the abbreviation meaning two times a day is?

answer

bid

question

which is the correct spelling? pharengytis, pharengitis, pharyngytis, or pharyngitis

answer

pharyngitis

question

a trained medical assistant is able to - function as a nurse, interpret lab results, administer IV therapy or assist with minor procedures

answer

assist with minor procedures

question

a patients photo was made public without her permission. This is called - invasion of privacy, defamation, fraud, or slander

answer

invasion of privacy

question

patient instruction sheets are used to

answer

prevent misunderstanding

question

the best time to perform a breast exam

answer

monthly

question

communication with patients can be improved by

answer

providing privacy

question

hyper-

answer

increased

question

nephro-

answer

kidney

question

auto-

answer

self

question

osteo-

answer

bone

question

dys-

answer

painful

question

litho-

answer

stone

question

brady-

answer

slow

question

chole-

answer

gallbladder

question

macro-

answer

large

question

gastro-

answer

stomach

question

arthro-

answer

joint

question

tachy-

answer

fast

question

thoraco-

answer

chest

question

hypo-

answer

decrease

question

mammo-

answer

breast

question

veno-

answer

vein

question

hepato-

answer

liver

question

hemo-

answer

blood

question

ophthalmo-

answer

eye

question

trans-

answer

through/across

question

-oma

answer

tumor

question

-algia

answer

pain

question

-ectomy

answer

surgical removal

question

-itis

answer

inflammation

question

-ology

answer

study

question

-emia

answer

blood condition

question

-tomy

answer

incision

question

-osis

answer

abnormal condition

question

-megaly

answer

enlargement

question

-graphy

answer

xray exam

question

-phasia

answer

speech

question

-scopy

answer

examination

question

-gram

answer

record

question

-ptosis

answer

falling, dropping

question

-stasis

answer

stopping

question

-plegia

answer

paralysis

question

-desis

answer

bind or tie

question

-phagia

answer

swallowing

question

-ostomy

answer

surgical opening

question

-pathy

answer

disease

question

hs

answer

at bedtime

question

IM

answer

intramuscular

question

Hx

answer

history

question

q.i.d.

answer

four times a day

question

gtt

answer

drop

question

q.d.

answer

once daily

question

p.c.

answer

after meals

question

OD

answer

right

question

CC

answer

chief complaint

question

CHF

answer

congestive heart failure

question

RLQ

answer

right lower quadrant

question

Dx

answer

diagnosis

question

LMP

answer

last menstrual period

question

I & D

answer

incision and drainage

question

Tx

answer

treatment

question

hct

answer

hematocrit

question

LUQ

answer

left upper quadrant

question

SOB

answer

shortness of breath

question

po

answer

by mouth

question

hypotension

answer

low blood pressure

question

cicatrix

answer

scar tissue

question

nephromegaly

answer

enlargement of the kidney

question

cholelithiasis

answer

gallbladder stones

question

subcutaneous

answer

beneath the skin

question

maxilla

answer

upper jaw

question

goiter

answer

endocrine system disease

question

hematemesis

answer

vomiting blood

question

capillary

answer

smallest blood vessel

question

patella

answer

kneecap

question

neuritis

answer

inflammation of the nerve

question

myocardial infarction

answer

heart attack

question

hematuria

answer

blood in the urine

question

large tongue

answer

macroglossia

question

syncope

answer

fainting

question

cystogram

answer

xray study of the bladder

question

bradycardia

answer

slow heart beat

question

pleura

answer

membrane covering the lungs

question

osteoporosis

answer

loss of calcium in the bones

question

pruritits

answer

severe itching

question

situated in front or in the forward part

question

distal

answer

remote, farther from the point of origin

question

proximal

answer

nearest, closer to the point of origin

question

peripheral

answer

situated toward the outer part

question

inferior

answer

situated below or directed downward

question

extension

answer

straightening motion that increases the angle between adjoining bones

question

adduction

answer

movement toward the midline

question

superficial

answer

situated near the surface

question

ventral

answer

pertaining to the belly

question

lateral

answer

away from the midline, pertaining to a side

question

dorsal

answer

pertaining to the back

question

medial

answer

pertaining to the middle

question

superior

answer

situated above or directed upward

question

plantar

answer

referring to the sole of the foot

question

flexion

answer

bending motion that decreases the angle between adjoining bones

question

prone

answer

lying flat on the back

question

where are the lungs found?

answer

thoracic cavity

question

supine

answer

lying flat on the back

question

caudal

answer

toward the tail

question

where is the liver found?

answer

abdominal cavity

question

a physician retires without notifying his patients. The physician could be charged with

answer

abandonment

question

the disposal of medical infectious waste is controlled by

answer

CAL/OSHA regulation

question

a physician describes a procedure, risks and alternative treatment to a patient. this is called a

answer

informed consent

question

a medical assistant who performs a procedure ordered by the physician employer is protected under what principle?

answer

respondeat superior

question

a medical assistant can be required to appear in court with this document

answer

subpoena

question

narcotic prescriptions are regulated by witch agency?

answer

drug enforcement administration

question

a medical assistant discusses a patient by name at lunch with others in the building. The M.A. could be charged with

answer

invasion of privacy

question

a patient agrees to receive a flu shot. this is an example of

answer

consent

question

a method of mediating disputes between a patient and physician is called

answer

arbitration

question

patient rights include this principle

answer

confidentiality

question

a false statement harmful to another persons character is called

answer

slander

question

a person under legal age who is self supporting and living apart from parents is called a

answer

emancipated minor

question

this document is required in order to provide medical records

answer

records release

question

failure to perform professional care is called

answer

negligence

question

state law requires that physicians always report this condition

answer

abuse

question

billing an insurance company for false charges is considered

answer

fraud

question

the patients medical records belong to the

answer

physician

question

the best method of preventing transmission of disease is

answer

hand washing

question

the artery normally used for taking a pulse reading is

answer

radial

question

an instrument used to examine the ears

answer

otoscope

question

social history includes the

answer

marital status

question

which of the following occurs as a urine specimen remains on the counter for a long time?

answer

bacteria multiply

question

a holter monitor measures heart

answer

rhythm

question

the nerve most apt to be affected during an injection in the buttock is the

answer

sciatic

question

an injection into fatty tissue lying immediately under the skin is called

answer

subcutaneous

question

the first and most important rule to remember in an emergency is to

answer

stay calm

question

medical assistants are expected to make decisions in medical office emergencies based on their

answer

medical knowledge

question

a surface free of contaminated instruments

answer

sterile field

question

gloves masks and gowns are known as

answer

person protective equipment

question

washing instruments to remove debris

answer

sanitization

question

absence of bacteria

answer

asepsis

question

bacteria that thrive in oxygen

answer

aerobes

question

an organism that produces disease

answer

pathogen

question

molds and yeasts are types of

answer

fungi

question

instruments touched by ungloved hands are

answer

contaminated

question

destruction of all microorgansisms

answer

sterilization

question

how should hinged instuments be when sterilized?

answer

open

question

a sterile pack containing scissors, thumb forceps and gauze squares is called a

answer

suture removal pack

question

the term for removal of contaminated materials from a wound is

answer

debridement

question

scrubbing the surgical site in a circular motion from the center of the edge is

answer

surgical prep

question

removing fluids or gasses by suction is called

answer

aspiration

question

flushing out a wound or cavity with a solution is called

answer

irrigation

question

a sterile surface containing sterile items is a

answer

surgical tray

question

S/s, s/b and b/b describe surgical

answer

scissors

question

instruments used to clamp off blood vessels are called

answer

hemostats

question

a sterile covering placed over a wound is called a

answer

dressing

question

instruments such as fiberoptic scopes are soaked in chemicals in a procedure called

answer

cold sterilization

question

pulse located at the elbow

answer

brachial

question

pulse located on the knee

answer

popliteal

question

pulse located at the thumb site of the wrist

answer

radial

question

pulse located at the side of the neck

answer

carotid

question

pulse located in the middle of the groin

answer

femoral

question

the highest reading of blood pressure is called

answer

systolic

question

blood pressure measured while patient is lying, sitting or standing

answer

orthostatic

question

an instrument used to test reflexes is

answer

percussion hammer

question

an instrument used to open a body orifice for viewing is

answer

speculum

question

an instrument used to examine the eye is

answer

ophthalmoscope

question

an instrument used to examine the ear is

answer

otoscope

question

an instrument used to examine the rectum and colon is

answer

sigmoidoscope

question

irregular heart rhythm

answer

arrhythmia

question

rapid pulse

answer

tachycardia

question

having no symptoms

answer

asymptomatic

question

slow pulse

answer

bradycardia

question

material status is considered

answer

social history

question

the patients own words determine the

answer

chief complaint

question

family history is considered

answer

subjective

question

the physicians physical examination is considered

answer

objective

question

physical, chemical and microscopic examinations are

answer

urinalysis

question

a chemical substance that prevents clotting of blood in a blood specimen

answer

heparin

question

a vacutainer that contains no anticoagulant has a stopper colored

answer

red

question

material that presents a risk of possible infection

answer

biological hazard

question

the first step in preparing a laboratory specimen

answer

patient identification

question

the usual site for capillary testing is

answer

fingertips

question

urine specimen obtained by the patient simply urinating in a cup is called

answer

random catch

question

patient is instructed to cleanse the urethra with an antiseptic towelette is a

answer

clean catch

question

legal method of documenting lab testing process security

answer

chain of custody

question

a sterile swab would be used for a

answer

wound culture

question

the intensity of color in a urine specimen indicates

answer

concentration

question

improper handling of lab specimens can result in

answer

contamination

question

instrument used to prepare urine or microscopic examination is

answer

centrifuge

question

the standard EKG consist of how many leads?

answer

12

question

simple laboratory test with a high degree of accuracy

answer

waived test

question

quality control in the laboratory ensures what kind of results?

answer

accuracy

question

stool specimens are tested for

answer

occult blood

question

a machine used for testing lung capacity

answer

spirometer

question

tuberculosis can be diagnosed from a

answer

sputum specimen

question

patient begins urinating in the toilet and catches the remainder in the cup is a

answer

midstream catch

question

a physician orders 1500 mcg of vitamin b12. you have 1000 mcg/ml on hand how many milliliters will you give?

answer

1.50

question

a physician orders 10 mg of compazine. you have 5 mg/ml on hand. how many milliletes will you give

answer

2 ml

question

a subcutaneous injection is given at an angle of

answer

45 to 90

question

the most used deep (adult) intramuscular injection site is the

answer

dorsogluteal

question

when administering a subcutaneous injection, the amount of the dose should no exceed

answer

2cc

question

when choosing a needle/syringe unit, you should keep in mind the patients

answer

age and size

question

the gauge of a needle is determined by the diameter of its

answer

lumen

question

a physician orders 0.250 mg of lanoxin. you have 0.125 mg tablets on hand. how many tablets will be given?

answer

2

question

what is the preferred site for a tuberculin skin test?

answer

anterior forearm

question

the proper way to express 1/2 cc is

answer

0.5 cc

question

an injection into fatty tissue lying immediately under the skin is called

answer

subcutaneous

question

medication given p.o. is administered

answer

orally

question

an ampule contains how many doses?

answer

1

question

antitussive medications are used to control

answer

coughing

question

all procedures during a medical emergency must be

answer

documented

question

the first technique to use to control bleeding is

answer

direct pressure

question

poorly reacting pupils might indicate a severe

answer

head injury

question

a piece of emergency equipmentused to reestablish normal heart rhythm

answer

defibrillator / AED

question

the first thing a medical assistant should do in an emergency situation is

answer

assess the situation

question

equipment prepared in advance for emergency use is called a

answer

crash cart

question

a basic CPR is to clear the

answer

airway

question

the lack of a pulse is one way to identify

answer

cardiac arrest

question

a straight fracture across the bone shaft is called a

answer

transverse

question

a weak and rapid pulse is a sign of

answer

shock

question

a severe involuntary contraction of muscles is called a

answer

seizure

question

an overdose of insulin would cause the patient to go into

answer

diabetic shock

question

nitroglycerin is ordered for chest pain. it will be administered

answer

under the tongue

question

formation of blisters following a burn can be treated with

answer

cool water

question

an emergency tray would include

answer

epinephrine

question

to establish an airway, the patient would be places

answer

on the back

question

symptoms of heart attack including pain in the chest

answer

jaw or arm

question

the procedure used for a choking person is

answer

Heimlich maneuver

question

a broken bone wedged into another bone is called an

answer

impacted fracture

question

a patient who is having a seizure should never be

answer

restrained

question

what are the ABC's of emergency care?

answer

airway, breathing, and circulation

question

you should first establish a patients responsiveness by asking

answer

are you okay

question

if the patient is unresponsive the medical assistant must determine if the patient is

answer

conscious

question

the next step would be to activate the

answer

emergency response system by calling 911

question

check the carotid pulse and if present

answer

continue rescue breathing 10 to 12 breaths per minute

question

to open the airway, the patient should be places on the

answer

back the head tilted and the chin lifted

question

PPE supplies for CPR include

answer

disposable gloves and CPR ventilator mask

question

during CPR, fingers are placed at the point where the

answer

sternum and the ribs join

question

adult compression ratio

answer

30:2 both one and two man hands with two hands

question

children compression ratio

answer

30:2 both one and two man hands with one hand

question

infants compression ratio

answer

15:2 two man hands with 2 fingers

question

in CPR the depth of a compression should be for adults

answer

1 1/2 to 2 inches

question

in CPR the depth of a compression should be for children

answer

1 to 1 1/2 inches

question

in CPR the depth of a compression should be for infants

answer

1/2 to 1 inch

question

when preparing envelopes, one should use

answer

capital letters in block format

question

telephone calls should be answered no later than the

answer

third ring

question

a patients fails to keep an appointment. the medical assistant should make a note on the

answer

patients chart

question

a backup tape for a computer is used to

answer

copy hard drive information

question

which name would be filed first in an alphabetic filing system?

answer

Wilson Babcock

question

CPT codes are used to identify a

answer

medical procedure

question

ICD-9 codes are used to identify a

answer

medical diagnosis

question

patient insurance cards should be reviewed

answer

at each visit

question

an HMO is an example of what kind of healthcare?

answer

managed

question

a good tool for reminding staff when certain things need to be done is called a

answer

tickler file

question

information may be sent rapidly by using a

answer

fax machine

question

the process of arranging a series of printed pages is called

answer

collating

question

the most important part of preparing correspondence

answer

proofreading

question

a daily log should be kept of all

answer

incoming telephone calls

question

incoming mail should be sorted and

answer

date stamped

question

the preferred way to send valuable items by mail

answer

registered mail

question

termination of care letters should be sent by

answer

certified mail/ return receipt

question

system for leaving messages which can be retrieved later is

answer

voice mail

question

cancelled appointments should be noted in the

answer

patients chart

question

a method of maximizing appointment time is

answer

wave scheduling

question

the appointments schedule can be used as a

answer

legal record

question

a useful telephone service for a physician with 2 office

answer

call forwarding

question

on a multi-line telephone, the line in use will be indicated by

answer

steady light

question

to best utilize the appointment schedule, set aside time for

answer

call backs

question

an important way to make the patient feel comfortable

answer

warm greeting

question

missed appointments can be reduced by

answer

calls to confirm appointments

question

patients should be notified of any

answer

unusual delays

question

having the patients chart at hand is necessary when

answer

scheduling procedures

question

"first come first served" method of appointment scheduling

answer

open hours

question

stating names within another patients hearing could be

answer

breach of confidentiality

question

the physical equipment of a computer is called

answer

hardware

question

computer hardware with permanent memory

answer

hard disk

question

a portable memory storage device is called a

answer

floppy disk

question

important procedure for protecting hard disk information

answer

backing up

question

the term used for starting the computer

answer

boot

question

flashing line showing where data can be entered

answer

cursor

question

the most common device for data imput

answer

keyboard

question

word processing allows the user to quickly move or delete blocks of

answer

text

question

a convenient feature used when proofreading a document

answer

spell check

question

large group of files used for information retrieval is

answer

data base

question

all medical office should have a security policy to protect

answer

patient information

question

computerized patient accounts simply monthly statements and

answer

insurance billing

question

computer scheduling allows quick access to

answer

open appointments

question

this list can be easily prepared with computer scheduling

answer

daily appointments

question

a computer field contains a piece of

answer

information

question

software program that quickly calculates numbers

answer

spreadsheet

question

rearrangement of information in a database is called

answer

sorting

question

setting margins and tabs for a letter is called

answer

formatting

question

no office should download information from the internet without a

answer

anti-virus program

question

a method of controlling access to confidential patient information

answer

passwords

question

progress notes are usually filed in what order?

answer

chronological

question

the medical record belongs to the

answer

physician

question

the document stating patient agrees to a procedure

answer

consent

question

a method which speeds the filing process

answer

color coding

question

the term for removing inactive records from the files

answer

purging

question

chart notations require the date,

answer

information and initials

question

material which should never be used to correct medical records

answer

white out

question

person who can legally sign a release of medical records

answer

patient or guardian

question

a system of organizing information in a medical record

answer

SOAP

question

medical charts are usually filed in which order

answer

alphabetical

question

each page of the medical record should include

answer

patients name and date

question

information in the medical record is

answer

private and confidential

question

records for patients currently receiving treatment are in the

answer

active files

question

chart notes should be complete

answer

daily

question

each patient is assigned a number in this system

answer

numerical filing

question

a patient must sign this document to obtain past records

answer

records release form

question

which of the following names would be filed first: Pittman, Phillips, Pham, or Phipps

answer

pham

question

which of the following names would be filed last: Larsen, Lamar, Lai, or Larson

answer

Larson

question

which of the following numbers would be filed first: 073291, 036689, 157623, or 064942

answer

036689

question

a fund used for small office purchases is called

answer

petty cash

question

a term for overpayment on an account is a

answer

credit

question

monthly fee for bank account is a

answer

service charge

question

what is an encounter form?

answer

preprinted statement listing codes for basic office charges

question

what is a post?

answer

entering charges and payments to a patients account

question

what is aging schedule?

answer

list of unpaid accounts by date of service

question

what is debit?

answer

another term for charge

question

what are adjustments?

answer

correction to a patients account

question

what is endorsing?

answer

placing the practice name and account number on the back of the check

question

what are accounts payable?

answer

total of bills owed by the practice

question

what are accounts receivable?

answer

total of all patients accounts

question

who can you never accept a payment from?

answer

a patient who has been turned over to a collection agency

question

what is a deductible?

answer

portion of bill patient is required to pay each year

question

what is a write off?

answer

cancellation of an unpaid debt

question

what is a copayment?

answer

amount patient must pay for each office visit

question

what is medicare?

answer

federal insurance program for elderly persons or persons with permanent disabilities

question

what is a crossover?

answer

term for an insurance claim for a medicare and MediCal patient

question

what is workers compensation?

answer

type of insurance for work related injuries

question

what is a paper claim?

answer

insurance claims which have greater chance for rejection

question

what is a modifier?

answer

addition to a procedure code which indicates special circumstances

question

what is medi-gap?

answer

a policy which supplements medicare coverage

question

what is tricare/CHAMPUS?

answer

insurance coverage for military dependents

question

what is CMS-1500?

answer

the universal claim form

question

an insurance claim with incomplete information will be

answer

rejected

question

what is capitation?

answer

monthly fee a provider is paid for each covered patient

question

what is explanation of benefits?

answer

insurance company statement of how a claim is settled

question

what is fraud?

answer

billing services the physician did not perform

question

a procedure code followed by the modifier -99 indicates

answer

multiple modifiers

question

what are electronic claims?

answer

insurance claims which shorten the payment cycle

question

what is a clean claim?

answer

term for an insurance form that has been filled out correctly

question

when should a patients addresses and billing information be updated?

answer

each visit

question

insurance claims require a patient to sign what to release information?

answer

authorization

question

an assignment of benefits form allows the insurance company to

answer

pay the provider

question

What is HIPAA

answer

federal law protecting privacy of health insurance information

question

what are HCPCS codes

answer

medicare supplement to the CPT procedure codes

Medical Assistant State Test Study Guide – Flashcards

Unlock all answers in this set

Haven't found what you were looking for?

Search for samples, answers to your questions and flashcards