senior final mib

what is the minimum number of employees a company must have to meet the criteria of the cobra for continued medical benefits if an employee is laid off from a company

20

elisa is a test for

HIV

cancer identified by the presence of reed Sternberg cells is called

Hodgkin lymphoma

Deciding which tasks are most important is called

Prioritizing

When does the physician/patient contract begin?

When the physician accepts the patient and agrees to treat the patient

an emancipated minor is

a person younger than the age of 18 who lives independently

Talk or widely disseminated opinion with no discernible source, or a statement that is not known to be true, is called:

a rumor

a person with type o blood can donate to individuals with type o and type____ blood?

a, b, ab

a person with type a blood can donate blood to individuals with type a blood and type____ blood?

ab

an individual with which type of blood is considered a universal recipient?

ab

removal of the pharyngeal tonsils is?

adenoidectomy

the disease caused by the human immunodeficiency virus and transmitted through body fluids via sexual contract or intravenous exposure is?

aids

an rma credential is awarded by which of the following

amt

a substance that produces an immune reaction because it is perceived as foreign is an?

antigen

intravenous transfer of blood from a donor to a recipient, either of whole blood or components, is?

blood transfusion

a reliable way to improve professional behavior is by showing a willingness to respond to constructive criticism. learn to honestly evaluate your own behavior and he willing to use criticism as a means to excel in your profession

both statements are true.

an obstruction to professionalism could be

bringing personal problems to the office

the prime concern of all employees of the physician's office should be

caring for the patient

most legal issues of private health insurance claims fall under

civil law

the process of blood clotting, or changing a liquid to a solid, is?

coagulation

a daily record sheet used to record daily business transactions is called an

daysheet

a task that is noted as an e priority is probably an?

errand

red blood cells are?

erythrocytes

the production of rbcs is called?

erythropoiesis

the formation of red blood cells in the bone marrow is stimulated by a hormone from the kidneys called?

erythropoietin

An attachment to an insurance policy that excludes certain illnesses or disabilities that would otherwise be covered is referred to as a/an

exclusion

syncope

fainting

An insurance billing specialist can escape liability by pleading ignorance.

false

Personal insurance is usually less expensive than other health insurance

false

a coordination of benefits statement in an insurance policy refers to the waiting period

false

checking personal e-mail several times a day in the medical office is always acceptable

false

long nails and colored polish are always acceptable in the medical profession

false

patients are not concerned about the medical assistants grooming & wardrobe

false

the medical assistant is not at fault if he or she displays a poor attitude after a reprimand from a supervisor

false

the act created to protect workers and their families so that they can get and maintain health insurance if they change or lose their jobs is called the

health insurance portability and accountability

cardi/o

heart

a substance in blood that transport oxygen and carbon dioxide is?

hemoglobin

an inherited deficiency of coagulation factor is called?

hemophilia

the term for the continual balancing act of the body system to provide an internal environment that is compatible with life is?

homeostasis

Under HIPAA guidelines, physicians must send all claims electronically if they have _____ full-time employees.

if they have more than 10 full time employees

Most physician/patient contracts are

implied

endocardi/o

inner lining of chambers of the heart

which of the following statements about professionalism is true?

it must be practiced at all times in the workplace it can lead to wage increases and promotions unacceptable behavior is detrimental to the medical assistant's career

aort/o

largest artery

which term means " removal of white blood cells"?

leukapheresis

white blood cells are?

leukocytes

a deficiency of wbcs is called?

leukopenia

which of the following personal hygiene attributes can be considered infection control problems

long polished nails

ventricul/o

lower chamber of the heart

pulmon/o

lung

cutting out a lymph node is called?

lymphadenectomy

a state and federal program for children who are younger than 21 years of age and have special health care needs is

maternal and child health programs

antiretrovirals

minimize the replication of HIV

the mental and emotional condition, enthusiasm, loyalty, or confidence of an individual or group with regard to the function or tasks at hand is called?

morale

myocardi/o

muscle layer of the heart

tasks that correspond in order with the a, b, and c designation are

must, should, and could

Which cells specialize in phagocytosis?

neutrophils

a policy in which the insurer cannot increase premium rates and must renew the policy until the insured reaches the age specified in the contract is a

noncancelable policy

an individual with which type of blood is considered a universal donor?

o

pericardi/o

outer sac surrounding the heart

the first document obtained in the initial patient visit is an

patient information form

a patient intake sheet is also called a

patient registration form

An encounter form may also be known as a

patient service slip

the liquid portion of blood is termed?

plasma

what is the correct term used to determine if a procedure is covered and medically necessary

preauthorization

conditions that existed and were treated before the health insurance policy was issued are called

preexisting

if meredith makes a list of the tasks taht need be done today, she is practicing

prioritization

diaphoresis

profuse sweating

hemorrhage into the tissues is called?

purpura

tachycardia

rapid heart rate

a mismatch of which factor between mother and fetus causes hdn?

rh

the combining form for plasma minus the clotting proteins is

ser/o

a task that is noted as a b priority

should be done today

the best way to earn a favorable evaluation on your externship is to

show integrity and practice high ethical standards

an inherited form of anemia characterized by a crescent-shaped rbc is

sickle cell anemia

which quality in a medical assistant is most likely to promote positive relations in the medical office

sincere interest in patient's welfare

bradycardia

slow heartbeat

cutting out the spleen is?

splenectomy

which statement is true regarding the status of students during the externship compared with that of regular employees

students are expected to perform under the same professional standrads as regular employees

the source document for insurance claim data is the

superbill

the insured is always

the individual enrollee or organization protected

the contract in a worker's compensation case exists between

the physician and the insurance company

when a patient carries private medical insurance, the contract for treatment exists between

the physician and the patient

apic/o

the pointed extremity of a conical structure

in health insurance, the insured is also known as

the subscriber the member the policyholder

assignment of benefits is

the transfer of one's legal right to collect an amount payable under an insurance contract

Most tasks can be prioritized into three general categories, which of the following is NOT one of the three?

those that are essential to complete that day

another term for platelets is

thrombocytes

the reason for a coordination of benefits statement in a health insurance policy is

to prevent duplication or overlapping of payments for the same medical expense

Habits formed during a medical assistant's training program will continue into the externship and employment:

true

a subscriber of an insurance policy may also be known as a policyholder

true

an insurance claims representative also may be known as the claims adjudicator

true

employees should be aware of the attendance policies in their facility's and procedures manual

true

jewerly should be conservative at work, and large earrings should never be worn

true

the insured may not necessarily be the patient seen for the medical service

true

the medical assisting student should treat the externship experience as a probationary period on an actual job

true

atri/o

upper chamber of the heart

valv/o

valve

arteri/o

vessel that carries blood away from the heart

sept/o

wall between the chambers