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Question 1

Which term refers to refraining from harming or not to inflict harm on a patient?

Answer 1

Nonmaleficence

Question 2

Which of the following is a set of rules for good and bad behavior?

Answer 2

Code of Ethics

Question 3

A(n) _____ exists when there are two or more courses of action that can be taken in deciding what is best in that circumstance.

Answer 3

Ethical issue

Question 4

What document has written instructions about healthcare decisions should a person not be able to make them?

Answer 4

Advanced directive

Question 5

Which of the following is the first step in becoming a potential donor at death?

Answer 5

Register in your state of residence.

Question 6

CEJA defines laws and ethics regarding healthcare. What group is represented by the letters CEJA?

Answer 6

Council of Ethical Judicial Affairs

Question 7

Which of the following terms best describes the act of ‘sticking with something’?

Answer 7

Adherence

Question 8

Which of the following best describes nonverbal communication?

Answer 8

Behaviors

Question 9

Which of the following nonverbal behaviors describes arrogant?

Answer 9

The person has increased personal space; appears to bore easily and is a poor listener.

Question 10

The facial expression of grimacing may be interpreted as the patient:

Answer 10

is in pain.

Question 11

Which of the following spatial distance should be greater than 12 feet?

Answer 11

Public space

Question 12

Which of the following best describes feedback in the communication cycle?

Answer 12

Perception of message

Question 13

Which of the following best describes an aggressive communicator?

Answer 13

Try to dominate others.

Question 14

Which of the following terms best describes Erikson’s work?

Answer 14

Stages of development

Question 15

Which of the following terms best describes Maslow’s need for basic survival?

Answer 15

Physiologic

Question 16

Which of the following descriptions belongs in Maslow’s ‘love and belongingness’ needs?

Answer 16

Friendship, intimacy, acceptance into a group

Question 17

Which number envelope is frequently used and is standard for mailing documents in a medical office?

Answer 17

10

Question 18

The postal abbreviation for Wisconsin is?

Answer 18

WI

Question 19

Which of the following is a typical point size for writing communication?

Answer 19

10 to 12 point size

Question 20

Which of the following types of mail is used when terminating a patient from the practice?

Answer 20

Certified

Question 21

What is the least expensive way to mail books, media, or computer-recorded items?

Answer 21

Media

Question 22

Which of the following is the correct way to write out numbers?

Answer 22

Spell out all numbers at the beginning of the sentence.

Question 23

When creating a memo, which format should be used when entering the date?

Answer 23

June 6, 2016

Question 24

Which of the following is an example of a common noun?

Answer 24

Desk

Question 25

Which of the following types of punctuation is used when recording the patient's exact words?

Answer 25

Quotation marks ("")

Question 26

Which of the following amounts of envelopes to be mailed is considered bulk mail?

Answer 26

200 or more

Question 27

Which of the following terms describes a small incision made in the tympanic membrane and a tube is inserted to drain the fluid and balance the pressure between the outer and middle ear?

Answer 27

Myringotomy

Question 28

Skeletal growth is complete when the _____ of long bones are completely fused.

Answer 28

Epiphyseal plate

Question 29

Which organization revises the growth chart as necessary for tracking children's growth patterns?

Answer 29

CDC

Question 30

Which of the following psychologists developed the stage of trust versus mistrust?

Answer 30

Erikson

Question 31

Which of the following medical terms best describes inflammation of infection of the middle ear?

Answer 31

Otitis media

Question 32

Which of the following is the best treatment for diarrhea?

Answer 32

Sport drinks

Question 33

Which of the following amounts of bowel movements is defined as diarrhea?

Answer 33

More than six stools in the past 12 hours.

Question 34

Which of the following medical terms describes hives?

Answer 34

Urticaria

Question 35

Which of the following medical terms describes inflammation and irritation of the skin?

Answer 35

Excoriation

Question 36

When measuring a baby's head circumference, the measurement deviates and is much larger than normal indicating a possibility of water on the brain. What term describes this?

Answer 36

Hydrocephalic

Question 37

What is the medical name for a bedsore that has developed over a bony prominence?

Answer 37

Decubitus ulcer