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RMA Exam 3 Flashcards

1
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The term “cranial” refers to the:

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Skull

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2
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Fertilization of the female ovum by the male sperm takes place in the?

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Fallopian tube

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3
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The term “bone cell” refers to:

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An osteocyte

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4
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Where are the receptors for hearing and equilibrium found?

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Inner ear

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5
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What services is covered under Medicare Part A?

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Hospitalization

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6
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The secondary party in an insurance plan is the?

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Physician

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7
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Asepsis is:

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Control of microorganisms

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8
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Promotional information sent through the mail is classified as:

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Standard mail

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9
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The position generally used if a patient is having difficulty breathing is:

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Fowler’s

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10
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The horizontal line on the ECG paper represents:

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Time

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11
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What statement is true of appointment scheduling guidelines?

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New patients are usually allotted more time than established patients

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What bone would be visualized on an X-ray examination of the lower leg?

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Fibula

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The medical term meaning hemorrhage from the rectum is:

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Proctorrhagia

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14
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The term “gastromegaly” means:

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Enlargement of the stomach

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15
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The lipoprotein that is considered the “good cholesterol” is:

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HDL

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16
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A type of insurance that does not cover primary care except those costs associated with significant illness or injury is:

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Major medical insurance

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17
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A common example of an antipyretic is:

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Tylenol

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18
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If a check is written but not used, it should be:

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Voided

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19
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The medical term meaning surgical removal of a testicle is:

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Orchidectomy

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20
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Putting the patient education plan into action is called:

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Implementation

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21
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A pulse is generally not taken at the:

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Ulnar artery

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22
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A congenital deformity that exposes the spinal column is:

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Spina bifida

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23
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The appropriate reading for urine glucose test is:

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Negative

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24
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The term “cholecystogram” means:

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X-ray of the gall bladder

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25
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The medical term meaning disease of joints and bones is:

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Osteoarthropathy

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26
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The cognitive domain of learning involves:

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Knowledge

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27
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The first seven vertebrae of the spinal column are the:

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Cervical

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28
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What is true of the red-tope evacuated tube?

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It does not contain any additive

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29
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CLIA-waived test does not inlcude:

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Automated hemoglobin

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30
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What type of shock is caused by severe allergic reaction?

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Anaphylactic shock is

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31
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Patient education should be:

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Documented in the patients chart

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32
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What is the best describes a bayonet forceps?

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It is a tweezer-like forceps

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33
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The male endocrine gland is the:

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Testes

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34
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When using heating pads, it is necessary to:

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Ensure the pad is covered with fabric before placing on the skin

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34
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The term “leukorrhea” means:

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White-colored discharge

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34
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The term “dorsal” means:

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On the back side of the

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35
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The medical term meaning tumor of a gland is:

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Adenoma

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35
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The third party of an insurance plan is the:

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Insurance company

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36
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A percentage of each employee’s income paid by the employer for an unemployment fund is referred to as:

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FUTA

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37
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Improperly altering a diagnosis on a medical claim is:

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Fraud

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38
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Improper performance of an act, resulting in or causing harm, is referred to as:

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Misfeasance

39
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The sublingual route for medication administration is:

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Under the tongue

40
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The snail-shaped tube that contains the receptors for hearing is the:

A

Cochlea

41
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The person who is covered by a benefits plan is called the:

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Insured

42
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The average adult respiration rate is:

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12 to 20 per minute

43
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The lobe of the brain that contains the area that interprets smell is the:

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Temporal

44
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Ventricles are located in the:

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Heart and brain

45
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Anterior refers to the:

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Front

46
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The organ that accommodates the developing fetus is the:

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Uterus

47
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The Family Medical Leave Act allows up to:

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12 weeks without pay

48
Q

Melatonin is produced in the:

A

Pineal gland

49
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The bone located on the thumb side of the forearm is the:

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Radius

50
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The blood pressure reading is considered part of the:

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Objective data

51
Q

The gland often referred to as the “master gland” is the:

A

Pituitary gland

52
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The process to determine the period between when the service is rendered and the bill is paid is referred to as:

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Age analysis

53
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The medical term meaning surgical puncture of the abdomen to remove fluid is:

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Abdominocentesis

54
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The word root tympan/o means:

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Eardrum

55
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The defense mechanism used when a person justifies his or her actions whether right or wrong is:

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Rationalization

56
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What represents an example of a properly keyed signature?

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James Jones, MD

57
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One measure of lung capacity is:

A

Spirometry

58
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A bill sent form the vendor stating what was purchased and the charges is called:

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Invoice

59
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When administering drugs, the following are the “rights “except:

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Right physician

60
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The prefix circum- means:

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Around

61
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Normal sinus rhythm begins in the:

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SA node

62
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When a patient who is attempting to lose weight and tracks his total food intake in a written format, this process is called:

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Journaling

63
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Wave scheduling us utilized when:

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Several patients, usually four, are scheduled at the beginning of each hour

64
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What mechanism by which a practice manager will discover a problem within the practice?

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Risk management

65
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The medical term meaning any disease of the female reproductive system is:

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Gynecopathy

66
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The organ located in the right upper quadrant of the abdominal cavity below the diaphragm is the:

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Liver

67
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The term “tenosynovitis” means:

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Inflammation of the tendons and synovial lining

68
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An example of a contusion is a(n):

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Bruise

69
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The term “duodenostomy” means

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Creation of a new opening into the duodenum

70
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A displaced fracture of the wrist is a:

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Colles fracture

71
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The portion of the nervous system that is considered the voluntary nervous system is the?

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Somatic nervous system

72
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When collecting an overdue payment on an account, the medical assistant should:

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Contact the client about the overdue bill through a mailed letter or notice attached to the bill

73
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Vitamin C is AKA

A

Ascorbic acid

74
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The term “tympanogram” means?

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Record of the function of the eardrum

75
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The abbreviation MTBI is used when describing a

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Brain injury

76
Q

Represents a professional letter formatted with the first sentence of each paragraph indented five spaces?

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Semi block

77
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The medical term “dactyl/o” refers to which part of the body.

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Finger

78
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Therapeutic communication includes all the following characteristics except:

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Judgmental

79
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What type of scheduling would be used when several school physicals need to be scheduled?

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Cluster

80
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A type of verbal communication device with an operating system that is capable of running general-purpose applications is a/an:

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Spartphone

81
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The bones of the skull, spine, and chest make up the:

A

Axial skeleton

82
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Sign language is a form of:

A

Nonverbal communcation

83
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The term “bone cell” refers to:

A

An osteocyte

84
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The term “gastrectasia” means:

A

Stretching of the stomach

85
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What is not an indexing rule when filing alphabetically.

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Treat treat hyphenated names as two units

86
Q

Bacteria normally found in the intestinal tract but can cause a urinary tract infection if introduced through contamination is:

A

Escherichia coli

87
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Coding for an Evaluation and Management (E&M) office visit involves five components; one of the components is:

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Problem severity

88
Q

The disorder involving incompetence of the esophageal sphincter is?

A

Gastroesophageal reflux disease

89
Q

An association that provides all health care to the insured person for a fixed fee is a(n):

A

HMO

90
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The primary intent of the Good Samaritan Act is to:

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Encourage health-care providers to render aid at accidents without fear of liability.

91
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The glands that lubricate the vagina are called:

A

Bartholin glands

92
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The best way to implement patient education materials is to:

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Discuss the materials with the patient

93
Q

Lead III is determined by the placement of which electrodes?

A

left arm (LA) and the left leg (LL)

94
Q

Saltwater fish and crustaceans provide a good source of:

A

Iodine

95
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What services is covered under Medicare Part A?

A

Hospitalization

96
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The medical term meaning surgical repair of the renal pelvis is:

A

Pyeloplasty

97
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The clear portion of the blood after clotting and centrifuging is:

A

Serum

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