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Bank=
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Drawee
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A purchase agreement provision that covers the cost of repair resulting from faulty design or manufacturing is the
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Warranty
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Number of lines separating the inside address and the salutation
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2
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gratuitous payment for professional services for which custom or propriety forbids a price to be set
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Honorarium
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In a double entry system, which of the following accounts would be recorded in the right-hand column?
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Safety stock
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According to the Americans with disabilities act (ADA), outpatient facilities should provide how many accessible parking spaces
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10% of available spaces
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What number of lines of text represent 1 inch
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6
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Assuming a clinic has five entrances, how many must be accessible according to federal law
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1
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Scheduling the number of patients who can be seen in 1 hour based on the average appointment time describes the
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Wave system
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Respondeat superior=
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"Let the master answer"
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A behavioral aspect that is characterized by an increase in the complexity of function and skill.
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Development
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In Abraham Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, the need to be respected describes the
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Self-esteem need
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A consent form is not required if the patient is
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unconscious and critically injured
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A standard or principle that guides our behavior regarding what is right and what is wrong is a(n)
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Moral
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Proximodistal growth and development progresses from
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the center outward
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Exhibiting immature behavior as a result of stress or anxiety describes
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Regression
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If a patient refuses consent to treatment, the MA should
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Delay tx and consult the health care provider
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Telling the truth best defines
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Veracity
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The wristbones are collectively known as
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Carpals
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According to Sigmund Freud, which of the following is NOT a personality level
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Libido
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An unconscious defense mechanism characterized by behavior that is the opposite of ones true feelings describes
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Reaction formation (compensation)
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Failing to act when one has the duty to act describes the tort
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Nonfeasance
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Balanitis refers to which body system
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Reproductive system
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Erik Erikson is credited with formulating which of the following theories
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Psychosocial development
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Elisabeth Kubler-Ross is credited with establishing the
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Five stages of dying
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Defamation of character employing the written word describes
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Libel
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Disclosing unpleasant information to a patient is best supported by the ethical concept of
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Veracity
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Behavior or action that can be reasonably presumed to be consensual
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Implied Consent
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Telling the truth
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Veracity
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Positive character traits
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Virtues
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Phenylketonuria
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Diagnosis of requires notification to appropriate health agencies
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An unconsious denfense mechanism/Behaving opposite of actual feelings: A.Introjection B.Projection C.Reaction Formation D.Sublimination E.Denial
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C. Reaction Formation
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Behavioral response resulting from conflicts of inner responses and the anxiety they create: A.Defense mechanism B.Personality C.Libido D.Ego E.Superego
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A. Defense mechanism
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All of the following are facilitative communication techniques except A.Exploring B.Clarifying C.Focusing D.Advising E.Accepting
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D. Advising
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The source of energy for satisfying the sexual urges that influence the three levels of personality: A.Personality B.Libido C.Id D.Ego E.Superego
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B. Libido
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A bony projection is best described as what?
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A process
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Sigmund Freud's development stage where sexual impulses are repressed (6-12 years): A.Oral B.Anal C.Phallic D.Latency E.Genital
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D. Latency
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All of the following are reasons for revocation or suspension of a health care provider's license EXCEPT; A.Conviction of a crime B.Unprofessional conduct C.Administering atypical treatments D.Physical incapacity E.Mental incapacity
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C. Administering atypical treatments
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Which of the following may require notifcation of the appropriate health agencies; A.Auto accident B.Roseola C.Staph infection D.Strep throat E.Phenylketonuria
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E. Phenylketonuria
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The psychosexual stage where the Oedipus or Electra complex will most likely occur; A.Oral B.Anal C.Phallic D.Latency E.Genital
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C. Phallic
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Psychosexual stage that focuses on attaining a mature sexual relationship; A.Oral B.Anal C.Phallic D.Latency E.Genital
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E. Genital
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Confidentiality is ethically supported by the concept of; A.Beneficence B.Nonmalefience C.Fidelity D.All of the above E.None of the above
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D. All of the above
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An argument supporting NOT disclosing unpleasant information to a patient for his own good is; A.Veracity B.Duty C.Deception D.Benevolent deception E.Justice
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D. Benevolent deception
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The psychosexual stage where toilet training provides pleasure and control; A.Oral B.Anal C.Phallic D.Latency E.Genital
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B. Anal
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A health-care provider who guarantees the outcome of a course or treatment may be in jepardy of commiting; A.A tort B.A breach of contract C.Negligence D.Malpractice E.Assualt and battery
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B. A breach of contract
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The structure that houses the glomerulus is the; A.Loop of Henle B.Promximal convoluted tubule C.Bowman's capsule D.Distal convoluted tubule E.Collecting duct
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C. Bowman's capsule
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A malingerer or hypochondriac may be inappropriately labeled a; A.Crock B.Gork C.GOMER D.Vegtable E.Gimp
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A. Crock
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Unclear vision caused by hardening of the crystal-lined lens common among the elderly is known as; A.Dislopia B.Presbyopia C.Amblyopia D.Myopia E.Hyperopia
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B. Presbyopia Presby=Aging/elderly
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Erik Erickson's Theory of Psychosocial Development consists of how many stages? A.Four B.Five C.Six D.Seven E.Eight
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B. 5
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The least serious degree of negligence is; A.Minor B.Ordinary C.Inconsequencial D.Gross E.Misdomeanor
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B. Ordinary
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Neuronal Structures that receive and conduct impulses TOWARD the cell body are; A.Axons B.Dendrites C.Synapes D.Neurilemmas E.Nodes of Ranvier
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B. Dendrites
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James Fowler's Theory of Spiritual Development consists of how many stages; A.Four B.Five C.Six D.Seven E.Eight
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D. Seven
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The process of converting meaning into understandable symbols is known as; A.Communication B.Deciphering C.Decoding D.Encoding E.Feedback
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D. Encoding
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An argument supporting euthanasia is; A.Fidelity B.Self-determination C.Justice D.Duty E.Right
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B. Self-determination
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Jean Piaget's Theory of Cognitive Development consists of how many stages; A.Four B.Five C.Six D.Seven E.Eight
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A. Four
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In most states there is no LEGAL duty to rescue victims EXCEPT; A.Family members B.Innocent bystanders C.If you witness the accident D.Close friends E.Helpless young children
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A. Family members
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The smallest piece of information processed by a computer is the; A.DAta B.Bit C.Byte D.ASCIL E.Output
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B. Bit
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A signature card must be completed in order to; A.File medical practice income taxes B.Authorize reconciliation of bank statements C.Pay medical practice professional dues D.Open a checking account E.Deposit funds in a bank
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D. Open a checking account
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A direction to consider additional codes is; A.See condition B.NEC C.See category D.NOS E.See also
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E. See also
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The person most likely to handle equipment purchases is the ; A.Receptionist B.Medical Assistant C.Office manager D.Nurse E.Health care provider
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C. Office manager
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Integrating the various resources to meet organizational objectives is known as; A.Planning B.Organizing C.Coordinating D.Directing E.Controlling
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C. Coordinating
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Which of the following would be indexed first? A.Allison A. Wilson B.Alice A. Wilson C.Mrs.Anthony (Alma) Wilson D.Alice B. Wilson E.Alicia A. Wilsonn
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B. Alice A. Wilson
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Ideally, the phone should be answered by the; A.First ring B.Second ring C.Third ring D.Fourth ring E.Fifth ring
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C. Third ring
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Special characters that simplify the sorting and routing of financial documents are; A.FONT B.PITCH C.MICR D.OCR E.MICRO
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C. MICR
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An organizational arrangement that provides medical services for a fixed, prepaid fee best describes; A.PPO B.SEc C.HMO D.HRM E.IPA
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C. HMO
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Which of the following statues requires public facilities to be made accessible? A.ADA B.ADEA C.FLSA D.FMLA E.OSHA
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A. ADA
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An employee's ability to perform a task is a function of all of the following EXCEPT; A.Knowledge B.Skill C.Experience D.Commitment E.Past performance
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D. Commitment
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The process of activating the input of the operating system into the main memory is known as; A.Start up B.Shutdown C.Booting D.Program administration E.Disk formatting
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C. Booting
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Which of the following most characterizes an ABA number? A.1012-231678-55 B.17-7000/2910 C.504.10 D.1052 E.27
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B. 17-7000/2910 ABA numbers are presented as fractions
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The underlined portion of: Hypertension (orthostatic, benign, simple) identifies a(n); A.Main term B.Subterm modifier C.Essential modifier D.Nonessential modifier E.Fourth digit modifier
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D. Nonessential modifier
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According to ADA regulations, private businesses are required to make their facilities accesible to the public except when; A.It is time consuming B.It financially harms the business C.It is inconvienient D.It concerns an already existing structure E.It is expensive
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B. It financially harms the building
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An employee's willingness to perform a task is a function of all of the following EXCEPT; A.Confidence B.Performance C.Commitment D.Desire E.Motivation
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B. Performance
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Which of the following would be indexted last? A. John P. St. John B.John Q. St. George C.Paul M. St. Paul D.Alfred O. San Luis E.Arthur R. San Jose
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D; Alfred O. San Luis
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The process of organizing a blank disk into sectors so that it can store data is known as; A.Booting B.Configuration C.WYSIWYG D.Formatting E.Icon
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D. Formatting
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All of the following are typically recorded on a telephone message EXCEPT; A.Date and time of call B.Person called C.Message D.Person taking message E.Caller's demographic info
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E. Caller's demographic info
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A check that a bank refuses to pay is; A.Postdated B.Debited C.Honored D.Credited E.Dishonored
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E. Dishonored
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An insurance policy designated to pay fees not covered by conventional plans is a ; A.Commercial plan B.Government plan C.Private plan D.medigap plan E.Companion plan
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E. Companion plan
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A business that serves thepublic most remove physical "barriers". Which of the following statements governing this provision is true? A.It is an absolute requirement B.It is based on the size and resources of the buisness C.It is based on the relative profitability of the business D.It is based on existing economic conditions E.It is based on the type of business
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B. It is based on the sixe and resources of the business
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Close supervision of an employee is most required when the employee is; A.Unable and unwilling B.Unable but willing C.Able but unwilling D.Able and willing E.None of the above
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A. Unable and unwilling
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The MA's telephone voice should convey all of the following EXCEPT; A.Confidence B.Warmth C.Disinterest D.Concern E.Courteousness
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C. Disinterest
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A personal record of relevant information regarding a check and checking account balance is a; A.Deposit ticket B.Debit memo C.Check register D.Credit memo E.Bank statement
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C. Check register
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A term AFTER the (brace) } indicates; A.Completion of the main statement before the brace B.A required modifier of the statement before the brace C.That a fifth digit modifier is required DThat the conditions listed do not qualify E.The clarification of a code description
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B. A required modifier of the statement before the brace
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The highest priority for barrier removal to improve accessibility to a facility refers to which of the following? A.Sidewalks B.Toilet rooms C.Telephones D.Drinking fountains E.Service areas
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A. Sidewalks
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Which of the following would be indexed first? A.Karen A. Lane B.Karin B. Lone C.Karen Lane D.Kristen F. Line E. Kristy G. Lin
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c. Karen Lane
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Carbonless copies of checks use a special paper known as; A.NCR paper B.OCR paper C.MICR paper D.DOD paper E.DOE paper
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A. NCR paper
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Accessible parking spaces for cars must have an accesible aisle that is at least how wide? A.Four feet B.Five feet C.Six feet D.Seven feet E.Eight feet
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B. Five feet
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The slope of an access ramp to a facility must be no more than; A.1:10 B.1:12 C.1:14 D.1:16 E.1:18
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B.1:12
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WATS stands for; A.Washinton Tax service B.Western Area Transit System C.World Arena Telephone Systems D.Whirlpool and Therapeutic Sauna E.Wide Area Telephone Service
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E. Wide area Telephone Service
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Generally there should be at least _____ cubic feet of outside air per minute/per person for an office environment: A.10 B.20 C.30 D.40 E.50
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B. 20
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Doors must be wide enough to be accesible, usually at least: A.30 inches B.32 inches C.34 inches D.36 inches E. 38 inches
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D. 36 inches
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The number of characters contained within an inch is the: A.Macro B.Font C.Window D.Default E.Pitch
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E. Pitch
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An organization's ability to pay it's debts is known as: A.Solvency B.Profitability C.Effectiveness D.Efficiency E.Liability
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A. Solvency
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According to ICD-9 CM coding conventions, malignant hypertension is; A.Mild and in control B.A systole greater than 140 mmHg C.A diastole greater than 90 mmHg D.A severe form with vascular damage E.Coded the same as simple hypertension
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D. A severe form with vascular damage
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The appoitment scheduling system should reflect the needs of; A.The healthcare provider B.The staff C.Patients D.A & C E.B & C
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D. A & C
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The property of value owned or controlled by an organization is known as; A.Capital B.Liability C.Asset D.Revenue E.Expense
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D. Revenue
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The person or party designated by the policy-holder to receive the value of the policy is the; A,Carrier B.Beneficiary C.Provider D.Insured E.Insurer
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B. Beneficiary
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An effective answering service is necessary to avoid; A.Liability B.Malpractice C.Negligence D.Abandonment charges E.Carelessness
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D. Abandonment charges
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Which of the following is most in line with assigning a new employee a preceptor? A.To report positive and negative employee characteristics B.To make recommendations regarding employee's "fit" with the job C.To help the new employy navigate through the system D.To carry out a background check to protect the organization E.To make recommendations regarding the employee's likelihood of remaining with the organization
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C. To help the new employee navigate through the system
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Which of the following interview questions are illegal? A."Where did you recieve your training?" B."Do you have any hobbies?" C."May I contact your references?" D."Are you aware of anything that may interfere with your ability to perform the/job?" E."Do you have any children?"
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E. "Do you have any children?"
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A fixed, prepaid fee per person enrolled in a managed health care program describes; A.Copayment B.Premium C.Balance billing D.Capitation E.Exclusion
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D.Capitation
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After locating a code in ICD-9-CM Volume II, the MA should; A.Record the code B.Include the term "rule out" as indicated C.Locate the appropriate E-code D.Verify the code in volume 1 E. Cross-check the code in Volume III
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D. Verify the code in Volume I
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Upon receiving checks in the mail, the MA should; A.Deposit them immediately B.Place them in the safe until deposited C.Restrictively endorse them D.Endorse them with the MA's signature E.Temporarily store them in the cash drawer
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C. Restrictively endorse them
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The bank statement shows a balance of $4250, deposits in transit total $1200, and outstanding checks that equal $300. The check registar balance should be; A.2750? B.$3350 C.$4550 D.$5150 E.$5750
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D. $5150
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The time zone difference between California and New Jerseyis; A. 1 hour B. 2 hours C. 3 hours D. 4 hours E. 5 hours
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C. 3 hours
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Annual reports are best filed using a(n); A. Alphabetical system B.Subject system C.Geographic system D.Numerical system E.Terminal digit system
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B. Subject system
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Brackets ( [ ] ) in ICD-9-CM are used to enclose; A.Synonyms, alternative words, or explanatory phrases B.Essential modifiers C.Ill-defined or ambiguous terms D.Directions to seek an alternative code E.Instructions on fourth and fifth digit modifiers
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A. Synonyms, alternative words, or explanatory phrases
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A van accessible parking space must have an access aisle that is at least how wide? A. Four feet B.Five feet C.Six feet D. Seven feet E.Eight feet
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E. Eight feet
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A blinking dash or small rectangle that identifies where onthe computer screen data will be entered is the; A.Pause/break B.Icon C.Cursor D.Page-up E.End
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C. Cursor
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All of the following are devices used to manage one's time EXCEPT a; A.Day planner B.To do list C.Directory D.Pocket calander E.White-, chalk-, or corkboard
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C. Directory
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When interviewing job applicants, all of the following should be considered EXCEPT; A.Social affiliations B.Education and training C.Experience D.Personality and temperament E.References
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A. Social affiliations
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The best method of controlling charts removed from the office is with a(n); A.Outguide B.Subpoena duces tecum C.Borrowed charts log D.Archival record E.Chart retention device
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A. Outguide
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Which of the following is considered an appenage of the skin; A.Dermis B.Epidermis C.Subcutaneous D.Sudoriferous glands E.Hypodermis
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D. Sudoriferous glands
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Confidentiality is legally supported by the; A.Self-Determination Act B.Health Care Quality Improvement Act C.Americans with Disabilities Act D.Standards of Care Act E.Privacy Act
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E. Privacy Act
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Which of the following terms is spelled incorrectly; A.Sinusitis B.Hysterctomy C.Arteriosclerosis D.Lymphaenopathy E.Rabdomyoma
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E. Rabdomyoma The correct spelling is; RHABDOMYOMA
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Radiographic study involving the urinary system is called; A.Intravenous pylogram B.Intravenous infusion C.Intravenous cardiogram D.Intravenous injection E.Intravenous feeding
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A. Intravenous pylogram
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The structure known as the voice box is the; A.Pharynx B.Larynx C.Epiglottis D.Oropharynx E.Nasopharynx
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B. Larynx
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Interacting with a health professional as one would interact with a parental figure is known as: A.Inference B.Dependence C.Transference D.Countertransference E.Overidentification
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C. Transference
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The innermost layer of the uterus is the; A.Epimetrium B.Fimbria C.Myometrium D.Oviduct E.Endometrium
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E. Endometrium
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A document serving to appoint an individual, chosen by the patient, to represent the patient's interests is a(n); A.Advance directive B.Living will C.Durable power of attorney D.Subpoena duces tecum E.Guardium ad litem
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C. Durable power of attorney
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Goals developed and documented by employees themselves are; A.Strategic plans B.MBOs C.Day planners D.To do lists E.Work plans
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B. MBOs (Managment by objectives)
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A key that moves the cursor to the left, right, top or bottom margins when pressed is the; A.Backspce key B.Tab key C.Delete key D.Escape key E.Home key
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E. Home key
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The long distance directory assistance number is; A.0 + area code + 411 B.1 + area code + 411 C.0 + area code + 555 + 1212 D.1 + area code + 555-1212 or 411 E.1 + 800 + 555-1212
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D. 1 + area code + 555-1212 or 411
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A check that has been honored and appropriately stamped to prevent it from being reissued is a(n); A. NSF check B.Postdated check C.Dishonored check D. Unpaid check E.Cancelled check
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E. Cancelled check
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When dialing direct, the caller dials; A.0 + area code + seven-digit number B.1 + area code + seven-digit number C.1+ 800 + seven-digit number D.Caller id number + seven-digit number E.Caller id number + area code + seven-digit number
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B. 1 + area code + seven-digit number
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