Week 9 Flashcards
(21 cards)
The energy that is necessary to keep the body functioning at a minimal level
Basal metabolism
Which endocrine gland releases glucagon?
Pancreas
Which hormone is produced in the hypothalamus, and then stored and released from the posterior pituitary?
Vasopressin
Which organ release erythropoietin?
Kidney
Which hormone stimulates uterine contractions?
Oxytocin
Which structures of the digestive system is most essential to sustain life?
Liver
Which gland is malfunctioning in patients with type 1 diabetes?
Pancreas
The longest part of the digestive system
Small intestine
What should not be done when a patient complains of abdominal pain
Apply heat to the patients abdomen
A list of all employees and their earnings, deductions, and other information
Payroll register
What is a collection ratio?
The total collections divided by net charges
The portion of salary held back from payroll checks for the purpose of paying government income taxes
Withholding
What may be used by a payer as a third-party check?
Payroll check
A patient ledger card should include
The patients name & address
Description of services
Balance due from the patient
Patients insurance policy number
Which form is filed with an employees state income tax return?
941
Which form is used to identify the number of withholding allowances chosen by an employee?
W-4
Accounts receivable age analysis
Is a tool to show the status of each account
Which term defines the collection ratio and the accounts receivable ratio?
Evaluation process
What is true regarding states requiring both employees and employers to make a payment to state unemployment tax?
A few states require both employees and employers to make a payment
The accounts receivable ratio shows
How fast outstanding accounts are being paid
The credit policies of a medical facility
Should include a specification of when the practice requires payment, which should be in writing
