RMA Exam 3

Question 1

The term “cranial” refers to the:

Answer 1

Skull

Question 2

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

Answer 2

Fallopian tube

Question 3

The term “bone cell” refers to:

Answer 3

An osteocyte

Question 4

Where are the receptors for hearing and equilibrium found?

Answer 4

Inner ear

Question 5

What services is covered under Medicare Part A?

Answer 5

Hospitalization

Question 6

The secondary party in an insurance plan is the?

Answer 6

Physician

Question 7

Asepsis is:

Answer 7

Control of microorganisms

Question 8

Promotional information sent through the mail is classified as:

Answer 8

Standard mail

Question 9

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

Answer 9

Fowler’s

Question 10

The horizontal line on the ECG paper represents:

Answer 10

Time

Question 11

What statement is true of appointment scheduling guidelines?

Answer 11

New patients are usually allotted more time than established patients

Question 12

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

Answer 12

Fibula

Question 13

The medical term meaning hemorrhage from the rectum is:

Answer 13

Proctorrhagia

Question 14

The term “gastromegaly” means:

Answer 14

Enlargement of the stomach

Question 15

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

Answer 15

HDL

Question 16

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

Answer 16

Major medical insurance

Question 17

A common example of an antipyretic is:

Answer 17

Tylenol

Question 18

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

Answer 18

Voided

Question 19

The medical term meaning surgical removal of a testicle is:

Answer 19

Orchidectomy

Question 20

Putting the patient education plan into action is called:

Answer 20

Implementation

Question 21

A pulse is generally not taken at the:

Answer 21

Ulnar artery

Question 22

A congenital deformity that exposes the spinal column is:

Answer 22

Spina bifida

Question 23

The appropriate reading for urine glucose test is:

Answer 23

Negative

Question 24

The term “cholecystogram” means:

Answer 24

X-ray of the gall bladder

Question 25

The medical term meaning disease of joints and bones is:

Answer 25

Osteoarthropathy

Question 26

The cognitive domain of learning involves:

Answer 26

Knowledge

Question 27

The first seven vertebrae of the spinal column are the:

Answer 27

Cervical

Question 28

What is true of the red-tope evacuated tube?

Answer 28

It does not contain any additive

Question 29

CLIA-waived test does not inlcude:

Answer 29

Automated hemoglobin

Question 30

What type of shock is caused by severe allergic reaction?

Answer 30

Anaphylactic shock is

Question 31

Patient education should be:

Answer 31

Documented in the patients chart

Question 32

What is the best describes a bayonet forceps?

Answer 32

It is a tweezer-like forceps

Question 33

The male endocrine gland is the:

Answer 33

Testes

Question 34

When using heating pads, it is necessary to:

Answer 34

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

Question 34

The term "leukorrhea" means:

Answer 34

White-colored discharge

Question 34

The term "dorsal" means:

Answer 34

On the back side of the

Question 35

The medical term meaning tumor of a gland is:

Answer 35

Adenoma

Question 35

The third party of an insurance plan is the:

Answer 35

Insurance company

Question 36

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

Answer 36

FUTA

Question 37

Improperly altering a diagnosis on a medical claim is:

Answer 37

Fraud

Question 38

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

Answer 38

Misfeasance

Question 39

The sublingual route for medication administration is:

Answer 39

Under the tongue

Question 40

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

Answer 40

Cochlea

Question 41

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

Answer 41

Insured

Question 42

The average adult respiration rate is:

Answer 42

12 to 20 per minute

Question 43

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

Answer 43

Temporal

Question 44

Ventricles are located in the:

Answer 44

Heart and brain

Question 45

Anterior refers to the:

Answer 45

Front

Question 46

The organ that accommodates the developing fetus is the:

Answer 46

Uterus

Question 47

The Family Medical Leave Act allows up to:

Answer 47

12 weeks without pay

Question 48

Melatonin is produced in the:

Answer 48

Pineal gland

Question 49

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

Answer 49

Radius

Question 50

The blood pressure reading is considered part of the:

Answer 50

Objective data

Question 51

The gland often referred to as the "master gland" is the:

Answer 51

Pituitary gland

Question 52

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

Answer 52

Age analysis

Question 53

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

Answer 53

Abdominocentesis

Question 54

The word root tympan/o means:

Answer 54

Eardrum

Question 55

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

Answer 55

Rationalization

Question 56

What represents an example of a properly keyed signature?

Answer 56

James Jones, MD

Question 57

One measure of lung capacity is:

Answer 57

Spirometry

Question 58

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

Answer 58

Invoice

Question 59

When administering drugs, the following are the "rights "except:

Answer 59

Right physician

Question 60

The prefix circum- means:

Answer 60

Around

Question 61

Normal sinus rhythm begins in the:

Answer 61

SA node

Question 62

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

Answer 62

Journaling

Question 63

Wave scheduling us utilized when:

Answer 63

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

Question 64

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

Answer 64

Risk management

Question 65

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

Answer 65

Gynecopathy

Question 66

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

Answer 66

Liver

Question 67

The term "tenosynovitis" means:

Answer 67

Inflammation of the tendons and synovial lining

Question 68

An example of a contusion is a(n):

Answer 68

Bruise

Question 69

The term "duodenostomy" means

Answer 69

Creation of a new opening into the duodenum

Question 70

A displaced fracture of the wrist is a:

Answer 70

Colles fracture

Question 71

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

Answer 71

Somatic nervous system

Question 72

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

Answer 72

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

Question 73

Vitamin C is AKA

Answer 73

Ascorbic acid

Question 74

The term "tympanogram" means?

Answer 74

Record of the function of the eardrum

Question 75

The abbreviation MTBI is used when describing a

Answer 75

Brain injury

Question 76

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

Answer 76

Semi block

Question 77

The medical term "dactyl/o" refers to which part of the body.

Answer 77

Finger

Question 78

Therapeutic communication includes all the following characteristics except:

Answer 78

Judgmental

Question 79

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

Answer 79

Cluster

Question 80

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

Answer 80

Spartphone

Question 81

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

Answer 81

Axial skeleton

Question 82

Sign language is a form of:

Answer 82

Nonverbal communcation

Question 83

The term "bone cell" refers to:

Answer 83

An osteocyte

Question 84

The term "gastrectasia" means:

Answer 84

Stretching of the stomach

Question 85

What is not an indexing rule when filing alphabetically.

Answer 85

Treat treat hyphenated names as two units

Question 86

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

Answer 86

Escherichia coli

Question 87

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

Answer 87

Problem severity

Question 88

The disorder involving incompetence of the esophageal sphincter is?

Answer 88

Gastroesophageal reflux disease

Question 89

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

Answer 89

HMO

Question 90

The primary intent of the Good Samaritan Act is to:

Answer 90

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

Question 91

The glands that lubricate the vagina are called:

Answer 91

Bartholin glands

Question 92

The best way to implement patient education materials is to:

Answer 92

Discuss the materials with the patient

Question 93

Lead III is determined by the placement of which electrodes?

Answer 93

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

Question 94

Saltwater fish and crustaceans provide a good source of:

Answer 94

Iodine

Question 95

What services is covered under Medicare Part A?

Answer 95

Hospitalization

Question 96

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

Answer 96

Pyeloplasty

Question 97

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

Answer 97

Serum