Certification Exam
"The form of listening that two-way and requites a response" is a definition of what? a. active listening b. passive listening c. evaluative listening d. all of the above e. none of the above
a
Difficult and/or painful menstruation is known as what? a. dysmenorrhea b. endometriosis c. salpingitis d. vaginitis e. hydrocele
a
Disease of the bone is known as: a. osteopathy b. osteophage c. osteonecrosis d. osteomalacia e. osteodynia
a
Fax machine must be kept where? a. in an area of the office not accessible to patients b. in the waiting room c. in the exam room d. in the hallway e. doesn't matter where they're kept
a
How many muscle makes eye movement possible? a. six b. five c. four d. three e. two
a
Libel is defined as: a. written defamation b. preforming an incorrect treatment c. contributing to the commission of a crime d. spoken defamation e. agreement to a procedure through actions only
a
Neoplasm of the connective tissue is known as what? a. sarcoma b. carcinoma c. hyperplasia d. metastasis e. carcinoma in-situ
a
Recognize the defense mechanism that is being displayed in the following example: A husband and wife are fighting, and the husband becomes so angry that he hits a door instead of his wife. a. displacement b. denial c. compensation d. minimization e. projection
a
The abbreviation that means "before meals" is: a. a.c. b. p.c. c. p.o. d. q.i.d e. gtt
a
The opposite of disto is: a. proximo b. ventro c. postero d. medio e. latero
a
The outer layer of the heart is known as the a. pericardium b. endocardium c. exocardium d. myocardium e. none of the above
a
The suffix -algia means "pain." What other suffix also means "pain"? a. -dynia b. -blast c. -malacia d. -pathy e. -phagia
a
The suffix meaning "to suture" is: a. -rrhaphy b. -rrhexis c. -rrhagia d. -rrega e. -rrhectomy
a
What common disease is known as lice? a. pediculosis b. cellulitis c. dermatitis d. petechiae e. none of the above
a
What is cirrhosis? a. chronic liver cell destruction b. protrusion of the stomach upward into the mediastinal cavity c. inflammation of the colon d. inflammation of the GI tract, usually the small intestine d. none of the above
a
What is the most commonly used channel of communication? a. face-to-face discussion b. written notes c. email d. telephone conversations e. all of the above
a
When communicating with a visually impaired patients, what do you not have to do? a. raise the volume of your voice b. face the patient c. explain in detail any procedures that patient many have performed d. have large-print patient education material available e. all are required
a
When hormone controls secretion of certain hormones from the adrenal cortex? a. adrenocorticotropic hormone b. prolactin c. follicle-stimulating hormone d. thyroid-stimulating hormone e. luteinizing hormone
a
Which of the following is not a muscle tissue? a. adipose b. smooth c. cardiac d. skeletal e. all are muscle tissues
a
Which of the following root words means "pus"? a. pyo b. pyro c. carcino d. crypto e. kerato
a
Which structure filters and traps bacteria, viruses, cancer cells, and other invaders? a. thymus b. tonsils c. spleen d. a and b e. none of the above
a
Which structure of skeletal muscles is described as "connective tissue that attaches muscle to bone?" a. tendons b. muscle fiber c. fascia d. aponeurosis e. none of the above
a
Which unit funnels urine from within the kidney into the ureter? a. renal pelvis b. glomerulus c. urethra d. urinary bladder e. none of the above
a
According to Elizabeth Kubler-Ross, which of he following best describes the order in which people grieve? a. depression, anger, bargaining, denial, acceptance b. denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance c. denial, acceptance, bargaining, depression, anger d. depression, anger, bargaining, denial, acceptance e. denial, depression, bargaining, anger, acceptance
b
Blood, adipose, and osseous tissues are examples of what type of tissue? a. epithelial b. connective c. muscle d. nervous e. none of the above
b
Colonoscopy is defined as which of the following? a. visual examination of the colon b. instrument use to view the colon c. visual examination of the vagina d. instrument use to view the vagina e. none of the above
b
Dysphagia is defined as: a. abnormality in the color of the skin b. difficulty swallowing c. disturbance of the normal sleep pattern d. difficulty urinating e. difficulty breathing
b
Enuresis is a form of what condition? a. hypospadias b. incontinence c. cystitis d. epispadia e. none of the above
b
If a person knowingly and in violation of HIPAA regulations uses a unique health identifier or causes it to be used, what is the punishment? a. a fine of not more than $250,000, imprisonment for not more than 10 years, or both b. a fine of not more than $50,000, imprisonment for no more than one year, or both c. a fine of not more than 100,000, imprisonment for no more than five years, or both d. a and b e. none of the above
b
Listening to the news is an example of what type of listening? a. evaluative listening b. passive listening c. active listening d. all of the above e. none of the above
b
Match the following legal terminology definition with its correct term: "Presenting testimony at a trial to prove either guilty or innocence." a. guardian and litem b. burden of proof c. locum tenens d. subpoena e. res judicata
b
Most communication in the United States occurs at this distance: a. intimate distance b. personal distance c. social distance d. public distance e. none of the above
b
The abbreviation that means "after meals" is: a. a.c. b. p.c. c. p.o. d. q.i.d e. gtt
b
The iliacus muscle is found where? a. foot b. leg c. arm d. hand e. none of the above
b
Thick, dry, sticky, mucus that clogs organs, mainly the lungs, is known as what? a. influenza b. cystic fibrosis c. pharyngitis d. diphtheria e. none of the above
b
What disease is characterized as " a contagious skin infection usually caused by Streptococcus or Staphylococcus"? a. measles b. impetigo c. herpes simplex d. pediculosis e. none of the above
b
What does the left atrium of the heart do? a. receives oxygen-poor blood from tissues b. receives oxygen-rich blood from the lungs c. pumps oxygen-poor blood to the pulmonary artery and then out to the lung d. pump oxygen-rich blood through the aorta and then out to the body e. none of the above
b
Which hormone works with calcitonin and increases blood calcium and decrease blood phosphate? a. aldosterone b. parathormone c. glucagon d. melatonin e. none of the above
b
Which layer of the skin secretes and produces sebum to keep the skin oiled and elastic? a. epidermis b. dermis c. subcutaneous d. a and b e. none of the above
b
Which of the following body plane definitions is incorrect? a. Frontal: divides the body into front and back b. Sagittal: divides the body into equal right and left sides c. Transverse: divides the body (at the waist) into superior and inferior d. Cornoal: divides the body into anterior and posterior e. Sagittarius: divides the body into equal right and left sides
b
Which of the following is correct root word meaning "heat"? a. pyo b. pyro c. carcino d. crypto e. kerato
b
Which of the following root words means "ureter"? a. urethra b. uretero c. reno d. nephro e. litho
b
Which organ is long, coiled tube located on the upper part of each testicle and running the length of each testicle? a. seminal vesicle b. epididymis c. bulbourethral glands d. vas deferens e. none of the above
b
Which root word means "plaque"? a. arterio b. athero c. cardio d. aorto e. thrombo
b
Which skeletal system disease is characterized by softening of the bone? a. osteoperosis b. osteomalacia c. ankylosing spondylitis d. gout e. carpal tunnel syndrome
b
The basic meaning of a medical term is contained in the: a. prefix b. suffix c. root word d. combining form e. none of the above
c
The root word xantho means: a. black b. gray c. yellow d. white e. blue
c
The skeletal system is made up of different types of bones and two divisions, the axial skeleton and the appendicular skeleton. These two divisions combined consist of how many bones? a. 189 b. 201 c. 206 d. 176 e. none of the above
c
The word part that usually provides information about a body part is the: a. prefix b. suffix c. root word d. combining form e. none of the above
c
What is the narrow lower portion of the uterus that extends to the vagina? a. endometrium b. perineum c. cervix d. corpus luteum e. none of the above
c
What major organ of the digestive system is also shared with the respiratory system? a. esophagus b. stomach c. pharynx d. a and c e. none of the above
c
Which legislation provided protection for the patient and the physician and also provided guidance for the patient's caregiver to make decisions based on the wishes of the patient? a. health insurance portability and accountability act of 1996 (hipaa) b. patients' bill of rights c. patient self-determination act d. good samaritan act e. controlled substance act of 1970
c
Which lobe of the brain controls eyesight? a. frontal b. parietal c. occipital d. temporal e. none of the above
c
Which of the following hormone influences metabolism, protein synthesis, and maturation of the nervous system? a. calcitonin b. oxycontin c. triiodothyronine d. antidiuretic hormone e. none of the above
c
Which of the following is not an example of positive communication? a. smiling b. empathy c. mumbling d. listening carefully e. being friendly
c
Which of the following medical terms means "dry skin"? a. onychocryptosis b. mycosis c. xeroderma d. onychomycosis e. rhytidosis
c
Which of the following root words mean "ovaries"? a. colp b. orcho c. oophoro d. metro c. hysteron
c
Which of the following statements is an example of aggressive behavior? a. this medication works best when it is taken on a daily basis. b. let me find someone who can answer that question for you. c. why did you do that? that was stupid d. your behavior is inappropriate e. knocking on the door and then coming into an exam room to say, "excuse me, dr. thompson. you are needed on the telephone."
c
Which paranasal sinus is located just above the eyebrows in the frontal bone? a. maxillary sinus b. ethmoid sinus c. frontal sinus d. sphenoid sinus e. none of the above
c
Which term correctly describes the process of recording a hearing test? a. audiogram b. tympanogram c. audiography d. audiograph e. none of the above
c
Who was the individual responsible for devolving the theory based on the following experiment? While conducting a study on the digestive process of dogs, he discovered that the malnourished dogs salivated when his assistants entered the room to feed them. He began to precede the feeding of the dog with the ringing of a bell. Eventually, the dogs salivated at the sound of the bell. a. b. f. skinner b. carl jung c. ivan pavlov d. jean paiget e. sigmund freud
c
A severe life-threatening form of adult hypothyroidism is known as what? a. tetany b. acromegaly c. gigantism d. myxedema e. dwarfism
d
Abnormal electrical impulses within the brain that causes burst if excitement and may result in seizures are known as what? a. hydrocephalus b. encephalitis c. neuralgia d. epilepsy e. sciatica
d
An accumulation of fluid in the legs and ankles due to improper drainage is known as what? a. mononucleosis b. hypertension c. bradycardia d. lymphedema e. tachycardia
d
Another term for "interior" is: a. cephalic b. ventral c. dorsal d. caudal e. proximal
d
Cyanosis is used to describe what skin color? a. yellow b. redness c. splotchy d. blue e. none of the above
d
The developmental stage of the life cycle that includes the following characteristics is what? "Linguistic, physical, and cognitive skills develop. The concept of self begins to develop." a. early adolescence b. infancy c. middle adulthood d. early childhood e. early adulthood
d
The root word albino means: a. black b. gray c. yellow d. white e. blue
d
The root word karyo means: a. gland b. tissue c. cell d. nucleus e. mucous
d
The root word leuko means: a. black b. gray c. yellow d. white e. blue
d
The zygomaticus muscle is found where? a. hand b. wrist c. arm d. face e. chest
d
Veno means "vein" what other root word also means "vein"? a. arterio b. cardio c. thrombo d. phlebo e. hemo
d
Which of the following Latin terms means "performing the correct treatment with errors"? a. malfeasance b. locum tenens c. qui tam d. misfeasance e. nonfeasance
d
Which of the following is an example of an open-ended question? a. are you in pain? b. can you please describe your pain? c. where is the pain coming from? d. b and c e. all of the above
d
Which of the following is not a true statement? a. the suffix usually provides information about a disease b. the suffix usually provides information about a disorder c. the suffix usually provides information about a condition d. the suffix usually provides information about a location e. the suffix usually provides information about a procedure
d
Which of the following is the most common combining vowel? a. a b. e c. i d. o e. u
d
Which of the following medical terms means "nail fungus"? a. onychocryptosis b. mycosis c. xeroderma d. onychomycosis e. rhytidosis
d
Which skeletal system disease is caused by crystals forming in the joints? a. bursitis b. osteomalacia c. ankylosing spondylitis d. gout e. carpal tunnel syndrome
d
Who can authorize the release of a patient's medical record? a. patient b. legal guardian c. significant other d. a and b e. a and c
d
A kneecap is what type of bone? a. long b. short c. flat d. irregular e. seasmoid
e
All of the following are part of the five Cs of better communication except: a. content b. check c. clarity d. conciseness e. all are examples of the five Cs of better communication
e
Benign neoplasia is best described by which word(s)? a. not progressive b. invasive c. noncancerous d. cancerous e. a and c
e
Examples of professional appearance are: a. careful grooming and good hygiene b. excessive makeup c. facial piercings and tattoos d. appropriate dress e. a and d
e
For the following question, choose the best answer. When communicating with non-English-speaking patients in a culturally diverse area, it is important to do what? a. have an interpreter at your office b. have a list of interpreters available to call when needed c. use nonverbal communication initially d. a and sometimes c e. b and sometimes c
e
How many pairs of cranial nerves are there? a. 8 b. 11 c. 31 d. 15 e. 12
e
Malignant neoplasia is best described by which word(s)? a. not progressive b. invasive c. noncancerous d. cancerous e. b and d
e
Paralysis of all four extremities is known as what? a. torticollis b. myasthenia gravis c. paraplegia d. fibromyalgia e. quadriplegia
e
The correct word part for "vein" is? a. veno b. hemo c. phlebo d. a and b e. a and c
e
The large intestine is how long? a. 1 foot b. 2 feet c. 3 feet d. 4 feet e. 5 feet
e
The prefix -ecto means "within." Which prefix(es) below means the opposite? a. -endo b. -intra c. -inter d. both a and b e. both a and c
e
What is the intention of HIPAA when it was created? a. improve portability and continuity withing group and individual insurance b. simplify health insurance information c. promote the use of medical saving account (HSAs) d. improve access to long-term care services and coverage e. all of the above
e
What is the proper medical term for dropping of the eyelid? a. cephalgia b. presbyopia c. diplopia d. dysphagia e. blepharoptosis
e
When communicating with a hearing-impaired patient who has an interpreter, it is important to do what? a. maintain eye contact and speak directly to the patient b. dont have anything in your mouth, such as gum or candy c. have paper and pen available so that the patient can communicate in writing if desired d. make sure that you are in a quiet, well-lit room e. all of the above
e
Which hormone stimulates ovulation in females? a. adrenocorticotropic hormone b. prolactin c. follicle-stimulating hormone d. thyroid-stimulating hormone e. luteinizing hormone
e
Which of the following is an example of nonverbal communication? a. facial expression b. eye contact c. posture d. gestures e. all of the above
e
Which of the following is not considered protected health information (PHI)? a. address b. telephone number c. e-mail address d. photos e. all are PHI
e
Which of the following is not one of the four Ds of negligence? a. dereliction or neglect of duty b. damage c. duty d. direct cause e. dysfunction
e
Which of the following is not part of communication cycle? a. source b. message c. channel d. receiver e. all are part of communication cycle
e
Which of the following persons developed the theories of personal unconscious, collective unconscious, extroversion, and introversion, which are based on the human unconscious and personality types? a. b. f. skinner b. sigmund freud c. abraham maslow d. eric erickson e. carl jung
e
Which of the following statements about professionalism is not true? a. it is exhibited by treating everyone, including patients, co-works, supervisors, and those from outside the office, in a courteous, conscientious and businesslike manner b. all forms of communications should be delivered with a positive attitude c.all forms of communication should be delivered in a respectful manner and should be appropriated for intended receiver d. maintaining professionalism is of the utmost importance, whether communication verbally, nonverbally, or by written means e. none of the above
e